- 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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04/08/2013 | H.R.955 | Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 | 04/08/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
03/29/2013 | H.R.1403 | Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2013 | 03/29/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (All Actions) |
01/25/2013 | H.R.34 | Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2013 | 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
12/18/2012 | H.R.6680 | Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2012 | 12/18/2012 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
11/30/2012 | H.R.6624 | Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2012 | 11/30/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (All Actions) |
04/27/2012 | H.Con.Res.121 | Expressing the sense of Congress that as one of the world's important wetland and coastal marine ecosystems, the Niger Delta should be protected and its recovery and economic development a priority. | 04/27/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
02/16/2012 | H.R.3995 | Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2012 | 02/16/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet. (All Actions) |
02/09/2012 | H.R.3868 | To grant the congressional gold medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States. | 02/09/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. (All Actions) |
09/08/2011 | H.R.2464 | Families Beyond Bars Act of 2011 | 09/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
07/29/2011 | H.R.1902 | Minority Business Development Improvements Act of 2011 | 07/29/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. (All Actions) |
09/08/2011 | H.R.1901 | SAY YEA | 09/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
08/22/2011 | H.R.2424 | Expanding Opportunities for Main Street Act of 2011 | 08/22/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. (All Actions) |
05/06/2011 | H.R.1707 | Data Accountability and Trust Act | 05/06/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
03/11/2011 | H.R.900 | Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2011 | 03/11/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
03/08/2011 | H.R.656 | African Investment and Diaspora Act | 03/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. (All Actions) |
03/01/2011 | H.Res.41 | Recognizing 2011 as the Year for People of African Descent. | 03/01/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. (All Actions) |
02/18/2011 | H.R.611 | BEST PRACTICES Act | 02/18/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
01/05/2011 | H.Res.11 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and expressing support for designation of March 2011 as Peace Corps Month. | 01/05/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
12/16/2010 | H.R.6535 | United States-Africa Trade, Development, and Diaspora Relations Promotion Act | 12/16/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
12/13/2010 | H.R.6518 | To direct the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of more widespread use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving, to require a Federal motor vehicle safety standard related to rollover prevention and crash mitigation, and for other purposes. | 12/13/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions) |
Total: 4738
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