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Eric J.
Henshall

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Sam T. Liccardo

Works forDSam T. Liccardo · Democratic · California 16th District

Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Sam T. Liccardo (D-CA16) as of January 2025. Previously served as Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA18), where he advised on domestic policy issues including energy, transportation, gun control, and crime. Started his Capitol Hill career as an intern in Rep. Eshoo's office in summer 2015, then worked as a legislative correspondent and legislative assistant before advancing to Legislative Director. Harker School alumnus (class of 2012) from the San Jose area.

Last year's salary

$122,860

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

9.5y

6 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$701,884

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Sam T. Liccardo
forDSam T. Liccardo · Democratic · California 16th District
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Present
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Anna G. Eshoo
forDAnna G. Eshoo · Democratic · California 16th District
House
Jun 1, 2022 to Jan 2, 2025
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Anna G. Eshoo
forDAnna G. Eshoo · Democratic · California 18th District
House
Aug 1, 2019 to May 31, 2022
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Anna G. Eshoo
forDAnna G. Eshoo · Democratic · California 18th District
House
May 1, 2018 to Jul 31, 2019
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative Anna G. Eshoo
forDAnna G. Eshoo · Democratic · California 18th District
House
Dec 1, 2016 to Apr 30, 2018
STAFF ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Anna G. Eshoo
forDAnna G. Eshoo · Democratic · California 18th District
House
Jun 24, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Legislative Director
Office of Rep. Anna Eshoo
Legislative Assistant
Office of Rep. Anna Eshoo
Legislative Correspondent
Office of Rep. Anna Eshoo

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Sponsored Travel

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