Scott Garrett

Scott Garrett, born July 9, 1959, in Cadillac, Michigan, is a Republican politician who served New Jersey’s 5th congressional district from 2003 to 2017. Known for his staunch conservative views and his role as chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Garrett often championed deregulation and fiscal conservatism. His quote, “The government should be more like the invisible hand of the market,” gives a nod to his laissez-faire economic philosophy. While his tenure saw notable battles over financial reform and budget cuts, Garrett's legacy is a patchwork of fervent ideology and legislative skirmishes. His career reflects the ebbs and flows of conservative politics with a dash of audacious policy proposals that made him a memorable figure in Washington.