“The ADA gave more than 50 million Americans with disabilities, just like my son Cole, the chance to live the American Dream and be defined only by their potential - not their limitations.”

American politician

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is an American politician who served from 2005 to 2025 as the U.S. representative for Washington’s 5th congressional district. A Republican, she also served in the Washington House of Representatives and later became chair of the House Republican Conference from 2013 to 2019. Her district covers the eastern third of Washington and includes Spokane. In Congress, she was a leading Republican voice in the House, with her work centered on the responsibilities of representation, party leadership, and public policy.