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Congressman Jason Chaffetz is currently a contributor on Fox News Networks, appearing regularly on Fox News and Fox Business channels, including frequent guest host appearances for Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Sunday Morning Futures, and Fox & Friends. He also hosts the Jason In The House podcast distributed by Fox News.
The Congressman is the author of three books published by HarperCollins’ Broadside Books. The Deep State was a New York Times Best Seller and Amazon Best Seller. Power Grab was also a New York Times and Amazon Bestseller. Most recently They Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste was an Amazon Bestseller. A fourth book is slated to be released in 2023.
Jason Chaffetz was elected to the United States Congress in 2008 from the Third District of Utah and served until 2017. Chaffetz was selected by his peers to be Chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee after three terms, only the fifth time in 100 years a three-term representative has ascended to such a position. As chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee, he oversaw the second largest committee in the House and spearheaded some of nation’s highest profile government investigations.
Congressman Chaffetz also served on the House Judiciary, Budget, Natural Resources, and Homeland Security Committees.
In 2017, Chaffetz joined Harvard University as a Resident Fellow at the Kennedy School, Institute of Politics. In 2021, Chaffetz joined the Government Accountability Institute as a Distinguished Fellow. At the Heritage Foundation, the Congressman is the Honorary Chairman of the Oversight Project. He also currently serves on the National Board of Advisors for the Freedom Festival based in Provo, Utah.
Prior to his congressional service, from 2003 - 2005 he was campaign manager and then Chief of Staff to Utah Governor Jon Huntsman.
In 2006, Governor Huntsman appointed Chaffetz to serve on the Board of Trustees for Utah Valley State College which transitioned to Utah Valley University during his tenure.
A former placekicker on the Brigham Young University football team, Chaffetz set five new school records, earned his BA in Communications in 1989, and then joined the local business community for 16 years. For the first ten years he worked in a variety of roles at Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS), including serving as General Manager in Australia and New Zealand, before forming his own marketing and consulting company prior to his public service.
He and his wife Julie have been married since 1991 and have three adult children and four grandchildren.
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Now What?
President Trump’s impact on the Republican Party is undeniable. He turned out record crowds – both at rallies and on Election Day. But his unorthodox methods and fiery personality have led to schisms within the GOP. So, where do conservatives go from here? Who will lead post-Trump Republicans? Will he continue to call the shots from outside of Washington? What coalition comes together in his wake? On the other side of the aisle, what do the Biden Administration’s policies – along with Democrat majorities in the House and Senate – mean for Americans from Wall Street to Main Street? Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who is still very much connected to the inner workings of Washington, assesses where the conservative movement goes in 2021 and beyond.
The American Spirit
The United States of America is the greatest country on the face of the planet. The generations before us made the sacrifices, did the work, overcame adversity, and beat the odds to build the USA into the superpower it is today. But its time for a new generation to step up and take the mantle of responsibility, face challenges unlike any before, and make the American Dream a possibility for everyone, no matter your background or station in life. Congressman Chaffetz shares the stories of inspiration and lays out the challenges ahead for our times.
The 3 Things You Need to Know (In the next 12 Months)
Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz shares insights from his experiences as Chairman of Oversight & Government Reform Committee. Deep conversations with non-partisan tech leaders, healthcare insiders, privacy experts and industry leaders have given Jason high-level knowledge on coming trends and changes.
Tomorrow's challenges will serve as catalysts for new opportunities in a wide range of areas. And, while politics inform DC's decision-making, Rep. Chaffetz shares his data and insights from a unique perspective above the political fray.
- How will the US government's aging tech infrastructure impact tech trends?
- What can we learn from drone implementation around the country?
- Can privacy exist in the digital age?
- Can a small pivot in government focus help eliminate cancer?
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IT & DC: The Government’s Role in Tech
I.T. does not understand D.C. and D.C. does not understand I.T.
Congressman Chaffetz delivers a unique perspective on the state of I.T. in today's marketplace and how the federal government will play a much bigger role in your future than you ever thought possible.
The federal government spends nearly $90 billion annually on I.T. and it does not work. Congress and the administration will restructure this segment of the greater I.T. industry. But government, as it often does, will also likely implement legislation, executive orders, and governing practices via regulations that will dramatically effect the overall industry, opening new markets and closing the doors on others. It is happening now and you better understand it.
Congressman Chaffetz, as Chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee created the first I.T. subcommittee in Congress and had prime jurisdiction for I.T. throughout government. He will address procurement, regulations, privacy, emerging technologies, personnel/immigration, cyber security, and what is happening behind closed doors.
Oversight – What Really Happened
Benghazi, IRS, Fast & Furious, the Hillary Clinton email scandal, etc. Former Congressman Chaffetz, as the Chairman of the Oversight & Government Reform Committee in the House of Representatives gives the details, tells what happened behind the scenes, and lays out the case on the biggest cases you’ve heard of from Washington D.C. over the past eight years. He shares the rest of the story that needs to be told.
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