Federico Peña

Federico Fabian Peña (born March 15, 1947) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 12th United States secretary of transportation from 1993 to 1997 and the 8th United States secretary of energy from 1997 to 1998, during the presidency of Bill Clinton. He previously served as the 41st mayor of Denver from 1983 to 1991.

For the Trinidadian footballer, see Federico Peña (footballer).
Federico Peña
8th United States Secretary of Energy
In office
March 12, 1997 – June 30, 1998
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byHazel R. O'Leary
Succeeded byBill Richardson
12th United States Secretary of Transportation
In office
January 21, 1993 – February 14, 1997
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byAndrew Card
Succeeded byRodney E. Slater
41st Mayor of Denver
In office
July 2, 1983 – July 15, 1991
Preceded byWilliam H. McNichols Jr.
Succeeded byWellington Webb
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 1979 – July 2, 1983
Personal details
Born
Federico Fabian Peña

(1947-03-15) March 15, 1947
Laredo, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
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    (m. 1988; div. 2001)​
  • Cindy Velasquez
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    (m. 2006)​
Children3
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BA, JD)
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