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James
Langenderfer
STAFF DIRECTOR — House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Staff Director of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (as of January 2025). Army Ranger veteran who served in Iraq as a scout sniper. Previously served as Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) from 2017-2025. Career on Capitol Hill since 2007, with prior positions in the offices of Representatives Joe Heck and Jean Schmidt, and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Native of Toledo, Ohio.
Policy focus
Last year's salary
Calendar year 2025
Career tenure
3 roles tracked
Sponsored trips
$1,092 total
Career earnings
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Employment History
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Earlier career
Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.
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Sponsored Travel
1 trip · $1,092 combined disclosed value.