U.S. Representative (D-Michigan) (December 13, 1955-January 3, 2015).
Chairman, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Commission (January 5, 2007-January 5, 2009).
Son of Rep. John Dingell Sr.
On 7 June 2013, he set the record for the longest service in Congress: 57 years, five months and 26 days. The record had been held by Robert Byrd.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, on 24 November 2014.
John Dingell, longest-serving member of Congress. Dingell played a key role in landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and the Endangered Species Act.