Joe Barton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 15, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 |
| Birthplace | Waco, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Joe Barton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Longtime U.S. Representative for Texas, former chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. |
Intro
Joe Barton is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 6th congressional district from 1985 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Barton was a senior figure in the House, notably chairing the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Early Life & Background
Joe Barton was born in Waco, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science degree in industrial administration from Purdue University.
Career Highlights
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1984 and served until 2019.
- Served as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee from 2004 to 2007.
- Notable for his work on energy policy and for promoting deregulation in the energy industry, as well as his involvement in health care and environmental legislation.
Trivia
- Barton apologized to BP in 2010 during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill hearings, a statement that attracted significant controversy.
- He is one of the longest-serving members to have represented Texas's 6th congressional district.
FAQs
People also ask
Joe Barton is 76 years old.
Joe Barton was born the 15 September 1949.
Waco, Texas, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 15th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: WJAC-TV, Channel 6, began broadcasting in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on September 15, 1949. It was originally owned by the Johnstown Automotive Company and was the third-smallest television station in the country market-wise to be granted a commercial license at that time.
- Day of the week: September 15th, 1949 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Ragtime Cowboy Joe by Jo Stafford
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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