- 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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06/13/2017 | H.R.338 | To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce. | 06/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
03/16/2017 | H.R.1213 | Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017 | 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
03/02/2017 | H.R.1055 | Commission to Study Family Reconstruction Proposals for African-Americans Unjustly Impacted by the "War on Drugs" Act of 2017 | 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
03/02/2017 | H.R.810 | Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 | 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
03/01/2017 | H.R.1272 | Cold Case Record Collections Act of 2017 | 03/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
02/17/2017 | H.R.1184 | Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2017 | 02/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (All Actions) |
12/22/2016 | H.R.6486 | Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2016 | 12/22/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
12/22/2016 | H.R.6484 | Commission to Study Family Reconstruction Proposals for African-Americans Unjustly Impacted by the "War on Drugs" Act of 2016 | 12/22/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
12/07/2016 | H.Con.Res.180 | Expressing the sense of Congress that rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rates adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. | 12/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions) |
11/16/2016 | H.R.6334 | To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools, and for other purposes. | 11/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions) |
09/19/2016 | H.R.5376 | To provide Federal funds for the Chicago State University. | 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
09/19/2016 | H.R.4583 | To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce. | 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
09/16/2016 | H.R.5997 | Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act | 09/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (All Actions) |
07/14/2016 | H.R.5886 | To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes. | 07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions) |
05/20/2016 | H.R.5255 | To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain tax-exempt organizations. | 05/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
05/13/2016 | H.R.5212 | Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2016 | 05/13/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (All Actions) |
02/26/2016 | H.R.4630 | CLEANUP Act | 02/26/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (All Actions) |
01/13/2016 | H.Res.589 | Establishing the Select Committee on Excessive Use of Police Force. | 01/13/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (All Actions) |
12/04/2015 | H.R.3888 | Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2015 | 12/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
10/02/2015 | H.R.3638 | Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2015 | 10/02/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (All Actions) |
Total: 4738
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