Work : New Job 1976 (Elected a Senator from Utah)
Work : Lose social status 2001 (Appeared in profane movie)
American politician who was elected a Senator from Utah in 1976. He held office for 12 years, during which time he served in both the Budget and Judiciary Committees. Before his election in 1976, he had been practicing law for 13 years. He is married, a Mormon, and resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2001, Hatch played a cameo role in the movie "Traffic," as he supported the films portrayal of the drug culture as degrading; however, when the film was released he was appalled at the amount of vulgarity and violence. As he is known for writing religious hymns and berating Hollywoods gratuitous violence, his involvement was an embarrassment. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: March 22, 1934, Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: April 23, 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Orrin Hatch was a prominent American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Utah for 42 years, from 1977 to 2019. He was the longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history. Throughout his long career, he held key positions on influential committees, including Judiciary, Finance, and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Hatch was known for his conservative stance on many issues, including fiscal policy, judicial appointments, and social issues. He played a significant role in shaping legislation related to taxes, healthcare, and intellectual property. He also played a key role in the confirmation of numerous federal judges, including Supreme Court justices.
He served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2003 to 2005. He also chaired the Senate Finance Committee from 2015 to 2019.
After retiring from the Senate in 2019, Hatch founded the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting civility and bipartisanship in American politics. He also continued to be involved in public affairs through writing and commentary.
Some of the key legislative achievements associated with Orrin Hatch include the Hatch-Waxman Act (Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984), which streamlined the process for generic drugs to enter the market, and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993.
He was also a strong advocate for the balanced budget amendment and played a significant role in tax reform efforts during his time in the Senate.
For more detailed information about Orrin Hatch's life and career, please consult credible sources such as the official websites of the U.S. Senate, the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, reputable news organizations, and biographical resources.
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