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Bill Archer (William Reynolds Archer Jr.) was born on 22 March, 1928 in Houston, Texas, U.S., is an American lawyer and politician (born 1928). Discover Bill Archer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?

Popular As William Reynolds Archer Jr.
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Age 95 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 22 March, 1928
Birthday 22 March
Birthplace Houston, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1928

William Reynolds Archer Jr. (born March 22, 1928) is a retired American lawyer and politician.

1951

Upon graduating from law school in 1951, Archer was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and started up his practice in Houston, Texas.

Within months, Archer was drafted and served as a captain in the United States Air Force after the onset of the Korean War.

1953

Returning from service in 1953, Archer became the president of Uncle Johnny Mills, Inc. and stayed there until 1963.

Meanwhile, Archer started his career as a politician.

1955

He served as a councilman and mayor pro tempore for the city of Hunters Creek Village from 1955 to 1962.

Five years later, Archer became director of Heights State Bank.

During the same year, he became a member of the Texas House of Representatives and served until he was elected the successor for fellow Republican and future president George H. W. Bush as the U.S. Congressman for the 7th District of Texas.

Jumping into the race after Bush protégé, James Baker, withdrew, he won his first election with 65% of the vote and was reelected 14 times, never facing serious opposition in what had become one of the most Republican districts in Texas.

1967

Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives – changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1967 – and later represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican for 30 years, from 1971 until 2001, serving for his last six years as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

Archer was born in Houston, Texas.

After graduating from St. Thomas High School, Archer attended Rice University and then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, where he obtained his BBA and law degrees (LLB).

At the University of Texas, he was a member of the Texas Rho chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

1970

His 1970 victory turned out to be his lowest percentage; in subsequent years he never dropped below 79% of the vote.

1974

This would amend the Trade Act of 1974 which had the trade status of China on an annually review to determine the best course of action.

1976

He even ran unopposed in 1976, 1990, 1992 and 1994 and faced no major-party opposition in 1998.

1995

Archer served as the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means from 1995 until the end of his political career in 2001.

As chairman, he was known to be a "tough fiscal conservative"

Archer believed that the government had been taking too much from the United States citizens, and as the chairman he sought to downsize Washington by reducing the money it takes away from the people (in reference to taxes), a political strategy referred to as "starving the beast".

1999

In 1999, Archer was instrumental in giving temporary Most favoured nation (MFN) status to China, with the support of then-president Bill Clinton, despite deep concerns over human rights issues and the trade deficit.

In the last year of his presidency Clinton called on Congress to help him change China’s normal trade relations status with the U.S. to permanent.

2000

The piece of legislation was introduced to the House as H.R. number 4444 on May 15, 2000, by Archer (he had three cosponsors).

Introduce to the House the legislation referred to the Ways and Means committee in the House of Representatives to be amended and written up.

The legislation was introduced by saying that the bill was a top priority for the rest of the year and it was vital to the U.S. agriculture market to have access to a market that accounts for one-fifth of the world’s population.

2001

Archer was not a candidate for re-election to the 107th United States Congress and subsequently retired from politics on January 2, 2001.

Archer has taken a politically and socially conservative stance on a variety of issues; among other stances, he supports the death penalty, opposes gay adoption, and has called for cuts in welfare funding.

After retirement from politics in 2001, Archer remained active in public life and maintained a home in Washington.

2002

After Paul H. O'Neill resigned as Treasury Secretary in 2002, Archer was considered as a possible successor.

He is the namesake of a distinguished fellowship program with the University of Texas System, the Archer Fellowship Program (www.archercenter.org).

The highly competitive program brings students from all over the UT System to Washington, D.C. for a full semester of classes and internships in the nation's political center.

2006

He was chairman of the International Conservation Caucus Foundation from 2006 to 2009.

He currently acts as Senior Policy Analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and occasional guest lecturer.