Vindman, Eugene Simon

Eugene Vindman represents Virginia's 7th Congressional District, having first entered the House of Representatives in January 2025. Born in Soviet Ukraine, he immigrated to the United States as a refugee at age four and later served a 25-year career in the U.S. Army. His military service included roles as an infantry officer, paratrooper, and judge advocate, with a deployment to Iraq. He gained national prominence as a senior ethics attorney on the National Security Council, where he and his twin brother reported concerns regarding the Trump-Ukraine phone call that led to the first impeachment of Donald Trump.

In the House, Vindman serves on the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Armed Services. His subcommittee assignments include work on cyber technologies, innovation, and seapower, as well as rural development and biotechnology. His legislative priorities reflect his background in the military and law, focusing on national security, veterans' affairs, and government ethics. He has sponsored legislation such as the Military Family GI Bill Promise Act and the Blue Envelope Awareness Act, while advocating for increased oversight of international conflicts and the protection of democratic institutions.