Cathy McMorris Rodgers Net Worth

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a renowned American politician who serves in the US House of Representatives in Washington District 5 since January 3, 2005. She became the first female to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee in 2023 after Republicans took back the House.

Known for her hard work and dedication, Cathy McMorris’ net worth has grown significantly over the years. As of now, she is one of the richest female politicians in the United States. In this write-up, we will discuss everything you need to know about the financial background of Cathy McMorris Rodger, including her net worth, income source, and salary. We will also shed light on her early life, education, personal life, and more.

Cathy McMorris’ Net Worth

How much is Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ wealth? How much does she earn as her salary? Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a very successful politician who has generated a tremendous amount of money from her career through her hard work and dedication. As of this writing, the net worth of Cathy McMorris Rodgers is unknown, since she has not disclosed such information to the public. But according to a reliable source, her net worth is between $1 to $5 million.

Cathy McMorris stands out among the richest female politicians in the United States. Her salary is estimated to be $85,000 a year.

Net Worth	$1 to $5 million
Salary	N/A
Profession	Politician

Cathy McMorris’ Biography

Cathy McMorris was born on May 22, 1969, to Corrine and Wayne McMorris in Salem, Oregon, United States. Per her birthday, she was born under the Gemini zodiac sign. She holds American nationality and is of white ancestry. As pioneers along the Oregon Trail, her family moved to the American West in the mid-19th century. At age five in 1974, her family relocated to Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada, where the family lived in a cabin while building their home on their farm.

In 1984, the McMorris family settled in Kettle Falls, Washington, and launched the Peachcrest Fruit Basket Orchard and Fruit Stand. Cathy McMorris worked there for 13 years. Although the early stage of Cathy McMorris’s education is unknown, she earned a bachelor’s degree in pre-law from Pensacola Christian College in 1990. Later, in 2002, she earned an Executive MBA from the University of Washington.

Quick Biography

Full Name	Cathy Rodgers
Nickname	Cathy McMorris
Geder	Female
Age	55 years old
Date of Birth	May 22, 1969
Birthplace	Salem, Oregon, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
High School	N/A
College/ University	Pensacola Christian College University of Washington
Credential	Bachelor’s degree in pre-law Executive MBA

Career

Washington House of Representatives

Cathy McMorris was hired by Bob Morton, a state representative, in 1991 as his campaign manager after she completed her undergraduate education. She was later appointed to the Washington House of Representatives in 1994 and became a member of the state legislature. Cathy McMorris was sworn into office, becoming the 7th Legislative District, and retained the seat in a special election conducted in 1994.

In 1997, she co-sponsored the legislation ban to same-sex marriage in Washington State. McMorris served as House Majority Leader from 2002 to 2003 and chaired the House Commerce and Labour Committee, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, and the State Government Committee. McMorris stepped down as a minority leader in 2003 after she announced her candidature for Congress. 

U.S. House of Representatives

In 2004, Cathy McMorris ran for the United States House of Representatives in the 5th District. She won the election, receiving 59.7% of the vote cast, by defeating the Democratic nominee, hotel magnate Don Barbieri. In 2009, McMorris became the highest-ranking female Republican in Congress after she ascended to leadership as vice chair of the House Republican Conference.

Later, she chaired the House and gained international attention in 2014 after she delivered the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address. From 2013 to 2019, McMorris chaired the House Republican Conference. Since 2023, McMorris has chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Cathy McMorris’ Personal Life

Out of the political life of Cathy McMorris, she spent time and had a luxury life with her husband and children. McMorris is married to Brian Rodgers, a retired Navy commander and a Spokane native. On August 5, 2006, Cathy McMorris and Brain tied the knot at a private ceremony. Brian is the son of David H. Rodgers, the mayor of Spokane from 1967 to 1977 and a U.S. Naval Academy graduate.

In April 2007, the two lovebirds gave birth to their first son. McMorris became the first member of Congress in a decade to give birth while in office. A few months later, the couple announced that their son had been diagnosed with Down syndrome. In 2010, they welcomed their second child, a daughter, and a second daughter in November 2013. In February 2007, McMorris changed her name to Cathy McMorris Rodgers.

Height, Weight, Body Measurements, and More

Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Body Measurement	N/A
Hair Color	Dark Brwon
Eye Color	Brown

Social Media Handles

Instagram	@cathymcmorris
Twitter (X)	(@TeamCMR
TikTok	N/A
Facebook	Cathy McMorris Rodgers
YouTube	Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

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