James Marvin 'Jim' Ramstad (May 6, 1946 – November 5, 2020) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district from 1991 to 2009. A moderate Republican known for his bipartisanship, Ramstad grew up in the Midwest, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School. Prior to Congress, he served in the Minnesota State Senate from 1981 to 1991, rising to Assistant Minority Leader, and was an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1968 to 1974. During his nine terms in Congress, Ramstad focused on fiscal responsibility, trade, and healthcare reform, serving on the House Ways and Means Committee and its subcommittees on Health, Trade, and Oversight. He was a tireless advocate for mental health and addiction issues, drawing from personal experiences, and co-sponsored the landmark 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. After retiring from Congress in 2009 to address his alcohol dependency, he continued public service through lobbying and advocacy. Ramstad passed away at age 74, leaving a legacy as a bridge-builder in a polarized political landscape.