The State of American Democracy with Adam Kinzinger

The former Illinois congressman was one of two Republicans to serve on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kinzinger will draw from his six terms in the House of Representatives, expanding on his feelings of dissent as he stood against his party and detailing his perspective on a democracy under siege.

He will discuss his book, "Renegade," a New York Times best-selling memoir reflecting on his life in public service. His campus visit is part of the Future of American Democracy lecture series hosted by the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center at the Hobby School of Public Affairs.

About the Speaker

From 2011-2022, Adam Kinzinger served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 16th congressional district of Illinois. Kinzinger was a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he served as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment in the 116th Congress. He also served on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

His top priorities were strengthening U.S. energy policy and bolstering national security. From getting veterans back to work to combatting the opioid epidemic, Kinzinger worked tirelessly for his constituents. Prior to being elected to Congress, Kinzinger served in the Air Force in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He continues to serve his country as a pilot in the Air National Guard, where he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

About the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center

The Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership at the Hobby School of Public Affairs was established in 2020 through an endowment by Elizabeth D. Rockwell to enhance ethics and leadership scholarship and programming at the University of Houston. The Center sponsors lectures, conferences, research, scholarships and fellowship opportunities and fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue about the ethical dimensions of policy issues and leadership challenges.

Directions

Off-campus guests can park in the Welcome Center Garage (4434 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204). Enter the garage on Martin Luther King Blvd. The M.D. Anderson Library is near Cullen Performance Hall. The Rockwell Pavilion is on the second floor of the M.D. Anderson Library.

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