Current Role:
U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district (January 3, 2023 – present)
Previous roles:
Republican National Committeewoman for Wyoming (2020–2021)
Candidate for Governor of Wyoming (2018)
Trial attorney and law clerk for Judge James E. Barrett, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Wyoming
Juris Doctor, University of Wyoming College of Law
Background:
Born October 18, 1962, near Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Fourth-generation Wyomingite
Daughter of longtime Wyoming legislator James Hageman
Grew up on a ranch; attended Lingle/Fort Laramie High School
Career:
34-year career as a trial attorney specializing in water and property rights and federal regulatory litigation
Litigated Nebraska v. Wyoming (1997)
Nationally recognized for challenging federal overreach and defending landowners
Political positions:
Republican Party
Describes herself as an "unyielding conservative"
Advocates for energy independence, regulatory reform, reduced federal government, and strong state rights
Vocal supporter of the fossil fuel industry
Opposes federal land management overreach
Legislative achievements:
Chair, House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs (Natural Resources Committee)
Co-Chair, Congressional Coal Caucus
Sponsored legislation to limit federal regulatory power and support American energy production
Supported Social Security Fairness Act and efforts to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria
Controversies:
Defeated Rep. Liz Cheney with Donald Trump’s endorsement in a high-profile 2022 primary
Faced criticism for supporting federal land sale proposals, drawing bipartisan opposition
Received negative attention for comments about Vice President Kamala Harris and for contentious town hall appearances
Biography (exactly 100 words):
Harriet Maxine Hageman, born October 18, 1962, near Fort Laramie, Wyoming, is the U.S. Representative for Wyoming’s at-large district since 2023. A fourth-generation Wyomingite and daughter of state lawmaker James Hageman, she earned business and law degrees from the University of Wyoming. Before Congress, Hageman was a trial attorney known for litigating water and property rights cases. She served as Wyoming’s Republican National Committeewoman and ran for governor in 2018. Backed by Donald Trump, she defeated Liz Cheney in a landslide 2022 primary. Hageman champions conservative values, energy independence, and limiting federal power, and serves as Chair of the Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee.
