United States Representative Directory

James Joseph Florio

James Joseph Florio served as a representative for New Jersey (1975-1990).

Democratic
New Jersey
District 1
Former

New Jersey

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New Jersey

Representing constituents across the New Jersey delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1975-1990

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

James Joseph Florio served as a Representative from New Jersey in the United States Congress from 1975 to 1990. A member of the Democratic Party, James Joseph Florio contributed to the legislative process during 8 terms in office.

James Joseph Florio’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Joseph Florio participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Joseph Florio (August 29, 1937 – September 25, 2022) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994. He was previously the U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 1st congressional district from 1975 to 1990 and served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1970 to 1975. He was a member of the Democratic Party.