Congressman Joe Barton is a distinguished public servant with over three decades of experience representing the 6th District of Texas in the United States House of Representatives (1985–2019). Renowned for his visionary legislative leadership, Congressman Barton is recognized for fostering bipartisan collaboration and guiding impactful public policy throughout his career.

He most notably served on the influential Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he played a key role in shaping national policy on energy, healthcare, the environment, and telecommunications. Congressman Barton led efforts to pass significant legislation, including the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the COPE Act of 2006, the Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005, and the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. He also spearheaded reforms for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006 and was instrumental in advancing the ACE Kids Act into law.

Congressman Barton held additional leadership roles such as Deputy Whip under Speaker Newt Gingrich and Chairman of the Texas GOPAC, a grassroots Republican organization dedicated to recruiting and supporting candidates at the local and congressional levels. He also contributed his expertise as a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and was actively involved in various Department of Energy initiatives.

His commitment to public service has been recognized through multiple honors, including being named Outstanding Alumni by the Texas A&M College of Engineering in 2005. Congressman Barton’s career reflects a deep dedication to legislative excellence and positive change for both his constituents and the nation.