American lawyer and Democratic politician Xavier Becerra has been serving as the 25th US Secretary of Health and Human Services since March 2021 and is the first Latino to serve in the position. Becerra has previously been the Attorney General of California. Becerra has also served as a member of the US House of Representatives, representing the 30th, 31st, and 34th districts of California. A Stanford University and Stanford Law School alumnus, Becerra initially worked as a lawyer and then served as an administrative assistant for state senator Art Torres. In 1990, he took over as a Member of the California State Assembly from the 59th district, beginning his political journey. He has also been part of the Ways and Means Committee. His prime focus has been on laws related to public health. He has fought to save the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has ensured affordable healthcare for senior citizens, low-income groups, women, and people of all races.
