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Legislative Record

112th Congress (2011-12)*

  • Bills Sponsored: 33 (7 of which are Resolutions)
    • Amended: 29
  • Bills Co-Sponsored: 120 (28 of which are Resolutions)
    • Amended: 16

* as of 12/21/2011

Life and Education

Personal
  • Birth date: March 22, 1934
  • Parents: Jesse and Helen Hatch
  • Wife: Elaine Hansen Hatch
  • Children: Six (Brent, Marcia, Scott, Kimberly, Alysa, Jess)
  • Grandchildren: Twenty-three
  • Great-grandchildren: Ten
  • Place of residence: Salt Lake City
  • Favorite sports team: Utah Jazz 

    Education

    • University of Pittsburgh , J.D., 1962
    • Brigham Young University , B.A. (history), 1959                 
    • Baldwin Public High School , 1952

    Professional

    • Attorney, Pringle, Bredin, and Martin (Pittsburgh) 1962-1969
    • Attorney, various firms (Salt Lake City) 1969-1976
    • U.S. Senator from Utah, 1977-present

    Committee Assignments

    Finance Committee

    Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

    Judiciary Committee

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