Senator Bernie Moreno is a relatively new face in the U.S. Senate, having taken office in January 2025
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. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, on February 14, 1967, Moreno moved to the United States with his family when he was just five years old
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. He became a U.S. citizen at the age of 18 and went on to graduate from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
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Before his political career, Moreno made a name for himself in the business world
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. He started his career at General Motors and later moved to Ohio in 2005, where he purchased his first car dealership
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. Over the years, he expanded his business to become one of the largest dealership groups in America, employing over 1,000 Ohioans
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. In 2016, Moreno recognized the potential of blockchain technology and began investing in it, eventually founding his own blockchain-based technology company, Ownum
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Moreno’s political journey began in 2022 when he first ran for the U.S. Senate but withdrew before the Republican primary
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. However, he made a strong comeback in the 2024 election, winning the Republican nomination and defeating the Democratic incumbent, Sherrod Brown
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. His victory marked him as one of the first two Colombian American U.S. senators, alongside Ruben Gallego of Arizona
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As a senator, Moreno has been vocal about his commitment to improving the lives of Ohioans
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. He has introduced several bills, including one to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms and another to impose sanctions on foreign countries in response to acts concerning chemical or biological programs
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. Moreno is also a proponent of term limits for members of Congress, sponsoring a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to limit the number of terms a member may serve
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Moreno’s journey from a young immigrant to a U.S. senator is a testament to his determination and hard work
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. His story is an inspiration to many, showing that with dedication and perseverance, it is possible to achieve great things in the land of opportunity.
For more information about Senator Bernie Moreno, you can visit his official Senate website
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Would you like to know more about his policies or his journey in the business world?
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en.wikipedia.org
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www.moreno.senate.gov
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www.congress.gov
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