Victoria Spartz

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Victoria Spartz born?October 6, 1978
2. Where was Victoria Spartz born?Ukraine
3. What is the political party?Republican Party
4. What is the notable decision?Declined receiving any Republican committee assignments
5. Who is Victoria Spartz?Victoria Spartz is a U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district. She was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States, where she became a citizen and a businesswoman before entering politics.
6. Where did Victoria Spartz grow up?She was born in Ukraine on October 6, 1978, and later moved to the United States where she lived and worked before starting her political career.

U.S. Representative: An elected member of the United States House of Representatives, responsible for legislating and representing a specific geographic district.
Indiana Senate: The upper chamber of the Indiana General Assembly, responsible for state-level legislation and oversight.
Committee Assignments: Specific groups within a legislative body that focus on particular areas of policy, such as finance or foreign affairs.
Constituent Services: Assistance provided by elected officials to individuals or groups within their district who are facing issues with government agencies or policies.