- 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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06/09/1998 | H.R.3627 | Brownfield Community Empowerment Act | 06/09/1998 See H.R.2727. (All Actions) |
06/01/1998 | H.R.3937 | Christopher Sercye Emergency Hospital Care Zone Act of 1998 | 06/01/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (All Actions) |
05/26/1998 | H.R.3897 | Urban Asthma Reduction Act of 1998 | 05/26/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) |
04/03/1998 | H.Con.Res.260 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Paul Leroy Robeson, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General in 1998, during which occurs the 100th anniversary of Paul Robeson's birth, that such a stamp be issued. | 04/03/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. (All Actions) |
03/17/1998 | H.R.3459 | Disabled Children's Fairness Act of 1998 | 03/17/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. (All Actions) |
06/19/1997 | H.Con.Res.101 | Recommending the integration of Lithuania into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at the earliest possible date. | 06/19/1997 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) |
05/27/1997 | H.R.1587 | Airline Passenger Safety Act of 1997 | 05/27/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (All Actions) |
04/30/1997 | H.R.1455 | Disabled Children's Federal Assistance Protection Act | 04/30/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. (All Actions) |
04/16/1997 | H.Res.118 | Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the House. | 04/16/1997 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
06/24/1996 | H.R.3618 | Airline Passenger Safety Act of 1996 | 06/24/1996 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (All Actions) |
08/08/1994 | H.R.4735 | Public Housing Funding Flexibility Act of 1994 | 08/08/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. (All Actions) |
06/24/1994 | H.R.4591 | Public Safety and Licensing Act of 1994 | 06/24/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. (All Actions) |
12/03/1993 | H.R.3482 | Public Safety and Protection Act of 1993 | 12/03/1993 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. (All Actions) |
11/17/1993 | H.R.3390 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation Act of 1993 | 11/17/1993 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. (All Actions) |
06/15/1993 | H.R.2250 | Community Development Financial Institutions Act of 1993 | 06/15/1993 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. (All Actions) |
05/12/1993 | H.R.2109 | Public Pension Simplification Act of 1993 | 05/12/1993 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
Total: 4738
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