Dan Lipinski is a proud native of Illinois’ Third Congressional District, which includes parts of the southwest side of Chicago, southwest Cook County, and northeastern Will County.  Now in his seventh term, Rep. Lipinski has distinguished himself as a champion of the middle class.  He is a leader on transportation issues, the promotion of American manufacturing, job creation through research and technological innovation, strengthening Buy American laws, restoring fiscal responsibility, and honoring America’s veterans and seniors.  He has earned a reputation as a legislator who brings people together to solve problems, even during historic congressional gridlock.

Lipinski is the most senior member from Illinois on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, serving on three subcommittees: Aviation; Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; and Highways and Transit.

On the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, he is the third most senior Democrat and serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology, and also sits on the Subcommittee on Energy.  His district includes Argonne National Laboratory.

Lipinski is known throughout the district for his top-notch constituent services and his work on behalf of veterans and senior citizens.

Prior to serving in Congress, he taught American Government at the college level, including at the University of Notre Dame.  In the current Congress, he is one of just a dozen trained engineers in Congress.

Rep. Lipinski and his wife, Judy, reside in Western Springs.  In their free time, they are avid runners, participating in numerous races each year, ranging from two-mile sprints to half-marathons.