Bill Mercer | |
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| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| United States Associate Attorney General | |
Acting | |
| In office 2006–2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Robert McCallum Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gregory G. Katsas (acting) |
| United States Attorney for the District of Montana | |
| In office 2001–2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Sherry Scheel Matteucci |
| Succeeded by | Michael W. Cotter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marci Mercer |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Montana (BA) George Mason University (JD) Harvard University (MPA) |
William Walter "Bill" Mercer (born 1964) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 46th district.[1] He previously served as the United States Attorney for the District of Montana, as well as principal associate deputy attorney general for the United States Department of Justice.[2] Mercer was nominated by President George W. Bush as Associate Attorney General and served in the position in an acting capacity, but resigned before his confirmation hearing could take place.[3]
- ^ "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 51. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ "Deputy Attorney General James B. Comey announces Appointment of Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General" (Press release). United States Department of Justice. 2005-05-09. Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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