Daniel Edward Lungren, commonly known as Dan Lungren, is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and former Republican politician born on September 22, 1946, in Long Beach, California. He began his political career representing California's 42nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1989, focusing on defense, education, and social policy. After leaving Congress, he served as Attorney General of California from 1991 to 1999 under Governor Pete Wilson, handling high-profile cases involving crime and environmental law enforcement. In 1998, he ran unsuccessfully for Governor of California, losing to Democrat Gray Davis. Lungren returned to national politics in 2004, winning election to represent California's 3rd congressional district (later redistricted to the 6th) from 2005 to 2013. During this period, as a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, he chaired the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, and also served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, emphasizing national security, counterterrorism, and immigration reform. After losing re-election in 2012 to Democrat Ami Bera, he transitioned to lobbying with firms such as Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, advocating for clients in energy, defense, and healthcare. Throughout his career, Lungren has been a conservative voice supporting traditional Republican positions on fiscal policy, gun rights, and pro-life issues, influenced by his devout Catholic faith. Post-politics, he has remained active in Republican circles and public commentary.