- RUSH, BOBBY LEE
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- Experience: House: District 1, 1993-Present
- Home State: Illinois
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $499,555Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Bobby L. Rush
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Carolyn; 6 Children (1 deceased)
- Birth Date: 11/23/1946
- Birth Place: Albany, GA
- Home City: Chicago, IL
- Religion: Baptist
Education
- MA, Theological Studies, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1998
- MA, Political Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1994
- BA, General Studies, Roosevelt University, 1973
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-present
- Deputy Regional Whip
- Member, Democratic Whip Organization
- United States Delegate, North Atlantic Assembly
- Candidate, Mayor of Chicago, 1999
- Alderman, Chicago City Council, 1983-1992
- Central Committee Member, Illinois State Democratic Party, 1990
- Deputy Chair, Illinois State Democratic Party, 1990
- Member, Democratic Committee, Chicago Ward 2, 1984, 1988
- Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1978
- Candidate, Chicago City Council, 1975
Current Legislative Committees
- Energy and Commerce, Member
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Member
- Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Member
- Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Energy and Commerce), Ranking Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Co-Chair, Congressional Biotechnology Caucus
- Secretary, Congressional Black Caucus
- Member, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
- Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
- Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
- Member, Congressional Hunger Caucus
- Member, Congressional Postal Caucus
- Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
- Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
- Member, Congressional Vietnam-Era Veterans Caucus
- Member, Democratic Study Group
Professional Experience
- Political Aide
- Ordained Baptist Minister
- Insurance Broker
- Pastor, Beloved Community Christian Church
- Private, United States Army, 1963-1968
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Member, Beloved Community Christian Church
- Coordinator, Free Medical Clinic
- Co-Founder, Illinois Black Panther Party, 1968
- Member, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, 1966-1968
General Survey
Total: 176
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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07/31/2015 | H.R.3306 | POWER Cuba Act | 07/31/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
05/22/2015 | H.R.2468 | Minority Inclusion in Clinical Trials Act of 2015 | 05/22/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
04/29/2015 | H.R.275 | To establish a commission to identify and examine issues of national concern related to the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, to make recommendations for the resolution of the issues, and for other purposes. | 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
03/16/2015 | H.R.904 | Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Study Act | 03/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (All Actions) |
01/30/2015 | H.R.580 | Data Accountability and Trust Act | 01/30/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
01/22/2015 | H.R.274 | United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2015 | 01/22/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
01/12/2015 | H.R.273 | Minority Small Business Enhancement Act of 2015 | 01/12/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (All Actions) |
08/01/2014 | H.Res.712 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with the Republic of South Africa. | 08/01/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
06/13/2014 | H.R.4526 | 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014 | 06/13/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
04/11/2014 | H.R.4400 | Data Accountability and Trust Act | 04/11/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
03/06/2014 | H.R.4181 | Trauma Relief Access for Urgent Medical Assistance of 2014 | 03/06/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) |
03/05/2014 | H.Res.502 | Congratulating the Minority Business Development Agency on its 45th anniversary and commending its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses in the United States. | 03/05/2014 Referred to House Small Business (All Actions) |
01/27/2014 | H.R.3709 | Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2013 | 01/27/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (All Actions) |
09/13/2013 | H.R.3075 | Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Study Act | 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. (All Actions) |
08/02/2013 | H.R.2911 | Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act of 2013 | 08/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (All Actions) |
07/11/2013 | H.R.2660 | Trauma Relief Access for Universal Medical Assistance Act | 07/11/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) |
06/27/2013 | H.R.2551 | Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2013 | 06/27/2013 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) |
06/27/2013 | H.R.2550 | Minority Small Business Enhancement Act of 2013 | 06/27/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (All Actions) |
06/14/2013 | H.R.1917 | United States-Cuba Normalization Act of 2013 | 06/14/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (All Actions) |
04/30/2013 | H.Res.155 | Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term "undocumented" instead of the term "illegal" when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation. | 04/30/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
Total: 4738
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