Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
Samuel Robert "Sam" Johnsonis the U.S. Representative for Texas's 3rd congressional district serving in Congress since 1991. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes much of Collin County, including Plano, where he lives. In October–November 2015, he was the acting Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, where he also serves as chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth11 October 1930
CitySan Antonio, TX
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