Senator Christopher J. Dodd Receives Presidential Citizens Medal
January 3, 2025
Senator Christopher J. Dodd, a member of Arnold Porter’s Legislative & Public Policy group, was among 20 recipients awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Biden on January 2, 2025. The Presidential Citizens Medal honors Americans who “have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.” It is the second-highest civilian honor a president can bestow. According to the White House press release, “President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others. The country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice.” The President further noted that Senator Dodd “has served our Nation with distinction for more than 50 years as a United States Congressman, Senator, respected lawyer, and diplomat. From advancing childcare, to reforming our financial markets, to fostering partnerships across the Western Hemisphere—he has stood watch over America as a beacon to the world.”
Senator Dodd joined Arnold & Porter after a long and distinguished career in public service. He served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Connecticut’s 2nd District and then five terms as Senator. During his tenure as Senator, he was Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and served on the Committees on Foreign Relations and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, among others. He was a principal author of numerous bills that became law, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Child Care Act, and the Help America Vote Act, and he was deeply involved in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Senator Dodd joined Arnold & Porter after a long and distinguished career in public service. He served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Connecticut’s 2nd District and then five terms as Senator. During his tenure as Senator, he was Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and served on the Committees on Foreign Relations and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, among others. He was a principal author of numerous bills that became law, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Child Care Act, and the Help America Vote Act, and he was deeply involved in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
