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'''Xavier Becerra''' (born January 26, 1958 in Sacramento, California) has served as the [[Democrat]]ic U.S. Representative [[California]]'s 31st congressional district since 1993, representing [[Los Angeles]]. Previously he served one-term in the California State Assembly. Becerra is a staunch [[liberal]], and was appointed to the new position of "assistant to the Speaker" by [[Nancy Pelosi]], where he helped set priorities for the Democratic Party's agenda. He is also a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.  

'''Xavier Becerra''' (born January 26, 1958 in Sacramento, California), a [[Democrat]], is the [[United States Representative]] for [[California]]'s 34th congressional district, representing [[Los Angeles]]. Previously he served one-term in the California State Assembly. Becerra is a staunch [[liberal]], and was appointed to the new position of "assistant to the Speaker" by [[Nancy Pelosi]], where he helped set priorities for the Democratic Party's agenda. He is also a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.  

In 2001, Becerra unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Los Angeles, but finished fifth behind former Assembly Speaker [[Antonio Villaraigosa]].

In 2001, Becerra unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Los Angeles, but finished fifth behind former Assembly Speaker [[Antonio Villaraigosa]].