Rodney Frelinghuysen is an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey from 1995 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party and held the position of Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee during his tenure. Frelinghuysen focused on issues such as defense, infrastructure, and veterans' affairs. Born on April 30, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, Frelinghuysen comes from a prominent political family. He graduated from Hamilton College and later earned a master's degree from Georgetown University. Before entering politics, he worked in the banking and investment sectors.