Jason Chaffetz

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jason Chaffetz born?March 26, 1967
2. What is the u.s. representative for?Utah's 3rd congressional district (2009-2017)
3. What is the chairman of?House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2015-2017)
4. Who is Jason Chaffetz?Jason Chaffetz is a former U.S. Representative from Utah who served in Congress from 2009 to 2017.
5. What was Jason Chaffetz's job in Congress?He was the chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which looks at how well government programs work and checks for waste or abuse.

U.S. Representative: A member of the House of Representatives, one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, elected to represent a specific district.
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: A standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for overseeing government operations and investigating potential misconduct.
Endorsement: Public support or approval given to a candidate, policy, or idea.
Conflict of Interest: A situation in which a person or organization has multiple interests, potentially compromising their judgment or actions.