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Leah J.
Uhrig

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOROffice of Representative Ted Lieu

Works forDTed Lieu · Democratic · California 36th District

Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) since October 2022, leading the office's policy portfolio. Previously served as Legislative Assistant to Rep. Lieu. Worked as a former employee in the office of Senator Sherrod Brown. Policy strategist with nearly seven years of Capitol Hill experience, skilled in legislative strategy and stakeholder engagement. Shaped provisions in major bills including the CHIPS and Science Act and annual appropriations bills. Focuses on appropriations, education, labor, housing, small business, and tribal affairs.

Last year's salary

$112,749

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

6.3y

6 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

3

$2,085 total

Career earnings

$503,567

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Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Ted Lieu
forDTed Lieu · Democratic · California 36th District
House
Oct 1, 2022 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ted Lieu
forDTed Lieu · Democratic · California 33rd District
House
Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative Ted Lieu
forDTed Lieu · Democratic · California 33rd District
House
Aug 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2021
STAFF ASSISTANT & LEGISLATIVE
Office of Representative Ted Lieu
forDTed Lieu · Democratic · California 33rd District
House
Feb 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021
STAFF ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ted Lieu
forDTed Lieu · Democratic · California 33rd District
House
Jan 22, 2020 to Jan 30, 2021
INTERN
Senate
Sep 1, 2019 to Jan 17, 2020

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Legislative Assistant
Office of Rep. Ted Lieu
Office of Senator Sherrod Brown

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

3 trips · $2,085 combined disclosed value.

Los Angeles, CA
House gift travel filing
Feb 18, 2026 to Feb 20, 2026
$525
Lewiston, ID
House gift travel filing
Aug 18, 2025 to Aug 20, 2025
$480
New York, NY
House gift travel filing
Jul 25, 2024 to Jul 26, 2024
$1,080