Conaway, Herbert C.
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1022 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3003
Campaign Finance (2026)
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Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Herbert Clark Conaway Jr. is a Democratic representative serving New Jersey's 3rd congressional district since 2025. A physician and former Air Force officer, Conaway spent 27 years in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 7th legislative district before his election to Congress. His extensive background in both medicine and military service informs his legislative priorities.
In the House, Conaway serves on the Committee on Armed Services, where he participates in the Tactical Air and Land Forces and Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation subcommittees. He also sits on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, serving on the Health and Oversight and Investigations subcommittees. These assignments reflect his commitment to supporting military personnel and veterans.
During his time in the state legislature, Conaway held significant leadership positions, including Deputy Speaker from 2002 to 2005 and again starting in 2022, as well as Majority Whip from 2014 to 2017. His sponsored legislation has focused on veterans services, healthcare access, and public health issues including tobacco regulation and illicit vaping prevention. His combination of medical expertise, military experience, and legislative background positions him to advocate for his constituents on defense and veterans policy matters.
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Recent Votes (10)
On Agreeing to the Resolution - H.Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question - H.Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.