Xavier Becerra

He was initially a lawyer, working on cases involving individuals with mental impairment. He was also a staff member for California State Senator Art Torres and the Deputy Attorney-General of California.Becerra was a one-term member of the California State Assembly before entering the House.
Congressional Career
He is the only member of Congress from Southern California on the Committee on Ways and Means. Becerra is also a prominent member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, of which he served as chairman during the 105th Congress.
Rep.He was featured on The Colbert Report's Better Know a District on August 17, 2006.
On September 29, 2008 Becerra voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 because he “wanted to see direct protections for responsible homeowners” in the bill.
Democratic House Leadership
Becerra considered running for Democratic Caucus Vice Chair for the 110th congress, however, he deferred to John Larson when DCCC chairman Rahm Emanuel decided to run for Caucus Chair, the position Larson had been running for. Instead, Becerra was assistant to the Speaker for that congressional session.
However, for the 111th congress, Emanuel has accepted a position as Chief of Staff in the Obama Administration, Larson succeeded Emanuel as caucus chair, and Becerra won his bid to succeed Larson as Vice Chair.Involvement in Other Races
2001 LA Mayor Bid
Becerra ran for mayor of Los Angeles in 2001. Becerra is considering whether he should give up his new leadership post in the House and the seniority he has garnered over the past sixteen years.Other party officials have said that Becerra has already accepted the post.