Darrell Issa is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was first elected in 2000 and represented California's 49th congressional district. Issa is known for his role as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, where he investigated various government issues. Before his political career, Issa was a successful entrepreneur, founding a company that manufactured car alarms. He has also been involved in various business ventures and has a background in engineering. Throughout his career, Issa has been a prominent figure in Republican politics.