Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is proof that what we were taught as children is true today. In America, with a positive attitude, hard work, and dedication, we can rise from simple beginnings to important positions of influence. Cathy was born to a farming family with deep roots in Eastern Washington. The early members of the McMorris family settled as pio... neers in Walla Walla in 1853. Growing up, Cathy worked on the family orchard side by side with her parents and younger brother. Cathy was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. She worked her way through Pensacola Christian College in Florida and later earned her Executive MBA from the University of Washington. She served five terms as a citizen legislator in Olympia eventually being elected to minority leader. When the legislature was not in session Cathy worked in her parents' small business, Peachcrest Fruit Basket, near Kettle Falls, Washington. In 2004 Cathy was elected to Congress where she now serves in her third term representing Eastern Washington's Fifth Congressional District. Cathy's responsibilities have changed significantly over the years but she has remained true to her roots. She believes in the promise of America. In Congress, Cathy promotes policies to give wider opportunities to families and small businesses. She works to keep taxes down, strongly supports our troops and veterans, and works to improve access to quality, affordable health care. Her committee assignments position her to further this agenda. Cathy currently serves on:Read More