Christopher Scott Murphy is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Connecticut since 2013. A Democrat, he previously represented Connecticut's 5th congressional district in the House from 2007 to 2013. Known for his work on mental health advocacy and foreign relations, Murphy has authored books on politics and society. He is a leading voice on issues such as gun violence prevention and campaign finance reform. Murphy serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons.