A member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1992, Representative Xavier Becerra serves as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and the Committee on Ways and Means.
His official bio states, "[Becerra] has dedicated himself to promoting issues affecting industries critical to the economic vitality of the Southern California region such as health care, high technology, entertainment, and stimulating free, yet fair, trade."
Becerra represents the 31st Congressional District, which includes Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, Echo Park, Garvanza, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Hollywood, Jefferson Park, Koreatown, Lincoln Heights, Mid City, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, New Chinatown, Pico Union, Silverlake, South Los Angeles, Vernon and Westlake.