Newly elected to U.S. Congress representing the 12th District of California and Former Senator Speier's legacy as a policy maker and public servant in California, began more than 25 years ago. In that span of time, Jackie set an unprecedented record of over 300 pieces of legislation signed into law by both Democratic and Republican Governors. She has authored groundbreaking legislation in health care, privacy, consumer protection, child welfare, education, and prison reform, much of which has been used as templates for national legislation. Jackie has a legacy as a superb policy maker and public servant in California.  During her tenure in the Legislature, Senator Speier held key leadership positions, including Assistant Pro Tem of the Senate, Chair of the Senate Finance, Banking and Insurance Committee, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Government Oversight, Chair of the California Legislative Women's Caucus, and Chair of the Assembly Consumer Protection, Government Efficiency and Economic Development Committee.  Jackie's story, and her commitment to public service, began in Guyana in 1978 when, as a young legal counsel to Congressman Leo Ryan, she was shot five times while trying to rescue members of the People's Temple seeking to flee the cult. This extraordinary event has shaped her legislative agenda, her commitment to giving a voice to those who typically are not heard, and her tenacious ability to fight for her constituents. Speier has recently coauthored a book entitled, This Is Not the Life I Ordered, published by Conari Press.