Bobby was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 10, 1971.
Bobby graduated from Baton Rouge High School at the age of 16. He later attended Brown University where he graduated with honors in both biology and public policy.
He then attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and received his graduate degree in 1994
Bobby Jindal currently serves as a U.S. congressman for the First District of Louisiana. Bobby was elected to Congress in 2004, and re-elected to a second term in November 2006. Since being elected to Congress, Bobby has achieved many legislative accomplishments, but none more notable than the successful passage of legislation to bring significant offshore energy revenues to Louisiana for the first time. During Bobby’s first term in Congress, he also:
Authored and led the passage of legislation to protect the second amendment rights of law abiding citizens during times of disaster.
Secured the passage of legislation to ease financial commitments for state and local school districts recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Ensured the passage of legislation to prevent discrimination against churches and faith based groups in disaster relief efforts.
Worked to secure $1.6 billion for education along the Gulf Coast after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Jindal is the only member of the Louisiana delegation serving on the House Committee on Homeland Security and is also a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources.
As a candidate for governor, Bobby is working to provide a fresh start for Louisiana to move the state in a different direction and demand real results from government. Bobby believes the thirst for change in Louisiana is massive, and he is committed to improving the state’s education system, economic infrastructure, health care system, and instilling real reforms in government.
Bobby is married and the father of three young children; he lives in the first district of Louisiana.
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