Arena Profile: Ex-St. Rep. Bart Stupak

Former U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak is a partner in Venable’s Legislative and Government Affairs group. As Congressman to Michigan’s First Congressional District for 18 years, Mr. Stupak developed a deep understanding of issues that directly affected his constituents, including matters related to energy, healthcare, telecommunications and international trade. As an attorney at Venable, he is in a unique position to provide clients with well-informed, extensive counsel that is based on a thorough knowledge of these industries and related legislation.

While in Congress, Mr. Stupak served on the Energy and Commerce Committee and as Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. In this role, Mr. Stupak helped lead investigations into key issues, such as physical and cyber security breaches at US nuclear labs, food and drug safety, and insurance company rescissions of insurance policies. He also played an important role in the passage of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

In spring 2011, Mr. Stupak was a Fellow at the Institute of Politics, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Mr. Stupak began his career in public service as a police officer in Escanaba, Mich.. He continued his career in law enforcement as a Michigan State Police Trooper until he was medically retired due to an injury sustained in the line of duty.

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