Jeffrey Lane Fortenberry is an American politician and economist currently serving as the U.S. representative for Nebraska’s 1st congressional district. He has held that office since 2005.
He was convicted on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign from a foreign billionaire. The incident is purported to have occurred at a 2016 Los Angeles fundraiser.
Born December 27, 1960, Fortenberry has an impressive educational background. Firstly, graduated from Catholic High in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Louisiana State University, a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University, and a master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville
He represents the Republican Party and his district is based in Lincoln and includes most of the eastern third of the state outside the immediate Omaha area.
Who is Jeff Fortenberry’s mother?
The name of Jeff’s mother is not known. The only public information about his mother is a picture on Jeff Fortenberry’s official Twitter page, standing together with Jeff.
So nice to see my mother on Capitol Hill. pic.twitter.com/U4TXZ6pQP3
— Jeff Fortenberry (@JeffFortenberry) December 14, 2019
Who was Jeff Fortenberry’s father?
Luther Sexton Frotenberry Jr. was the father of Jeff Fortenberry. He was born on July 26, 1936, in Louisiana, United States.
Unfortunately, Luther tragically lost his life in a car accident at the age of 36.