Peter Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands, which makes him one of the few Congressmen that was not born in the United States. He worked for 15 years at office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc., where he was vice president of marketing. He was elected to Congress in 1993. Hoekstra has had a key role in the development of the Republican's Contract With America, and is now serving as one of the top Republicans. Official Biography
Birthday: October 30, 1953
Committees: Select Committee on Intelligence; Education and Labor Committee
The Issues: Find out where Rep. Hoekstra stands on the issues.
Other: Married, has three children.