Lori Chavez-DeRemer

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/lori-chavez-deremer

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1. When was Lori Chavez-DeRemer born?April 7, 1968
2. Where was Lori Chavez-DeRemer born?Born in California, later established residency in Oregon
3. What is the previous public office?Mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon (2011-2019)
4. Who is Lori Chavez-DeRemer?She is a U.S. politician who now leads the Department of Labor. She used to be a mayor and a congresswoman. She helps make rules that keep jobs fair.
5. What jobs has she had before becoming Secretary of Labor?She was the Mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon, for two terms from 2011 to 2019. Then she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Oregon’s 5th district from 2023 to 2025.

U.S. Secretary of Labor: The cabinet-level head of the Department of Labor, responsible for federal labor laws, worker protections, and economic opportunity.
U.S. House of Representatives: One of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, where representatives are elected based on state population.
Hispanic: A term denoting people, cultures, or languages originating from Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America and Spain.
Bipartisan Support: Agreement or cooperation between two major political parties, such as Democrats and Republicans.