Chris Dodd (Senator)

Chris Dodd is a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut who served from 1981 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on issues such as health care, education, and financial regulation. Dodd played a significant role in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, aimed at preventing financial crises. He also chaired the Senate Banking Committee. After leaving the Senate, he worked in various roles, including as a lobbyist and a leader at the Motion Picture Association of America. Dodd remains influential in political and advocacy circles.