Patrick J. Kennedy
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Patrick Joseph Kennedy (b. July 14, 1967) is the son of Edward Kennedy, and serves as U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, representing the first district.
Patrick J. Kennedy became the youngest member of his family to hold elected office in 1988, when he won election to the Rhode Island State Assembly. Kennedy is the youngest member of his family to be elected to public office, at age 21.
Kennedy won his seat on the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1994, and continues to hold this office. Kennedy currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittees on Labor/HHS and on Commerce, Justice and State.
External links
- Patrick Joseph Kennedy's official House of Representatives webpage
- Patrick Joseph Kennedy's 2004 election website
Patrick Joseph Kennedy was also the name of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.'s father.