Representative David Wu

David Wu served as a Representative from Oregon in the United States Congress from 1999 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, David Wu contributed to the legislative process during seven terms in office, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of his constituents during a significant period in American history. Over the course of his congressional career, he took part in debates and votes on domestic and foreign policy issues that shaped the early twenty-first century, including matters of national security, economic policy, and technology, as well as issues of particular concern to Oregon.

During his tenure in the House of Representatives, David Wu worked within the committee and caucus structure of the chamber to advance legislation and advocate for district and state priorities. As a member of the House, he was responsible for introducing and co-sponsoring bills, serving on committees, and engaging in oversight of the executive branch. His service from 1999 to 2011 spanned multiple presidential administrations and Congresses, requiring collaboration with colleagues across the aisle and engagement with a wide range of policy areas. Throughout these seven terms, he sought to represent the needs and perspectives of his Oregon constituents in the federal legislative process.

The name David Wu is distinct from several other public figures named David Chu who have held notable positions in business, government, and public service. David Chu, a designer, is the founder of Nautica, a men’s designer outerwear company that grew into a prominent American lifestyle brand. Another individual, David S. C. Chu (born 1944), served as U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, a senior position in the Department of Defense responsible for policies related to military and civilian personnel, readiness, and health affairs. In addition, David Chu, a Hong Kong politician (born 1944), has been a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. These individuals, though sharing similar names, pursued separate careers in design, defense policy, and Hong Kong and Chinese politics, respectively, and are distinct from David Wu, the Representative from Oregon.