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The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) H.R _, a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reauthorize appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission, to provide for certain procedural changes to the rules of the Commission to maximize opportunities for public participation and efficient decisionmaking, and for other purposes Chairman E & C: CONGRESSMAN GREG WALDEN REPRESENTS OREGON’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Subcommittee on Communications & Technology Energy & Commerce Committee Name/address/phone Marsha Blackburn, (R) 77th District Tennessee, Chairwoman 2266 Rayburn Building Washington, D.C 20515 202-225-2811 202-225-3004 fax Chief of Staff: Mike.Platt@mail.house.go v FCC Staff: charles.flint@mail.house.g ov Committees & caucuses: Rural Broadband Caucus Chairman of the Congressional Songwriters Caucus House Energy and Commerce Committee serving as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Picture Bio As a small business woman, author, mother, grandmother, and Member of Congress, Marsha Blackburn has dedicated her service to making America a more prosperous place to live No stranger to adversity and hard work, Marsha went to college on a 4-H scholarship and worked her way through school selling books for the Southwestern Company She was one of their first female sales associates and one of their first female sales managers, assisting the company in establishing a division focused on women Marsha moved to the corporate world as Director of Retail Fashion and Special Events for the Castner Knott Company She later founded Marketing Strategies, focused on the retail marketplace and expanded her work to electronic and print media with consumer segments and articles Congressman Blackburn began her elected service career in 1998 as a Tennessee State Senator Blackburn’s Senate career was marked by her commitment to fiscal common sense and government accountability She became known to Tennesseans for holding “Budget Schools” both in her district and across the state; identifying waste, proposing realistic spending cuts, and offering solutions for a state in a budget crunch While serving in the Tennessee Senate, Blackburn led a statewide grassroots campaign to defeat a proposed state income tax While defeating the tax, she earned the reputation as a champion of anti-tax and government accountability issues, taking to the airwaves to make the case that government wrongly believes it never gets enough of the taxpayer’s paycheck She earned the attention of publications like the Wall Street Journal and groups such as Americans for Tax Reform In November 2014, the people of Tennessee passed an amendment to the state constitution to ‘expressly prohibit a state income tax’ – what a fitting cap to a 14 year battle Her long time goal of permanently restoring the ability to deduct state and local sales taxes Tennesseans pay each year from their federal income tax filing was realized with the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 Blackburn’s reputation for focusing on freedom, free people and free markets boosted her from the Tennessee Senate to the U.S House of Representatives in 2002 to represent Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District She continued the fight for accountable government, becoming a leader in Congress and a leading voice advocating for a small, efficient federal government that is accountable to its citizens She became the first woman in the state to win a Congressional seat in her own right Congressman Blackburn is often selected by her colleagues to lead the charge for common sense reform In February 2010 she was selected to represent conservative views on health care reform at the President’s Blair House Summit In 2012, she co-chaired the platform for the Republican Convention She has served as a Republican whip every Congress, holds a seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving as Chairman of theSubcommittee on Communications and Technology Marsha has earned a special reputation as a bipartisan leader and policy expert on telecommunications issues and intellectual property rights She has strong ties with Tennessee’s recording industry and the songwriters and performers who make it great In 2003 Blackburn founded and continues to serve as Chairman of the Congressional Songwriters Caucus to give the nation’s creative community a voice on Capitol Hill Blackburn is a member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and continues her involvement in numerous charitable organizations and her church, Christ Presbyterian Marsha and her husband Chuck live in Williamson County, Tennessee They have two children, Mary Morgan (Paul) Ketchel and Chad (Hillary) Blackburn; and two grandsons Blackburn is a native of Laurel, Mississippi and graduate of Mississippi State University Notable Awards - Congressman Blackburn is regularly praised by good government groups like the National Federation of Independent Businesses, National Taxpayers Union, the Farm Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council and the American Conservative Union - She has been named a Taxpayer Hero by Americans for Tax Reform each year she has served in Congress - In 2006 the Independent Electrical Contractors recognized her as their Lawmaker of the Year - In 2007 Blackburn received the Conservative Leadership Award from the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute - In 2007, she was awarded the Congressional Grammy by the Recording Academy; the White Hat award from the Nashville Songwriters Association and in 2008 received the Platinum Award from the RIAA The Cecil Scaife Foundation has awarded her the Visionary Award - In 2012, Health IT Now presented her with the HITN Innovation Award for her work in support of innovative solutions to our most pressing healthcare problems and she was recognized by the Association of Children’s Hospitals and the American College of Radiology for her leadership on healthcare issues - Marsha has also been honored by the Family Research Council, received the Distinguished Leader Award from the Susan B Anthony List for her pro-life, pro-family work, and the Iron Jawed Angel Award for Excellence in Public Service - In April 2013 at the "Women Run the World" Half Marathon in New York City, More Magazine recognized Blackburn for her service in government by honoring her as one of 10 women who are making a difference in the world - The Washington Post has named her one of the 40 Most Interesting Women in Politics and Newsmax has named her one of the 50 Most Influential Female Republicans - The Independent Women’s Forum has named her the 2014 Woman of Valor - Marsha was named the 2016 “Woman of the Year” by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute - Congressman Blackburn holds an honorary doctorate in letters from King University Leonard Lance, New Jersey, Vice Chair 2352 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5361 Fax: (202) 225-9460 Hours: M-F 9-5:00pm Chief of Staff: todd.mitchell@mail.house gov FCC Staff: ryan.farrell@mail.house.g ov Committees & caucuses: House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee (Vice Chair) Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Health Subcommittee Congressional Life Science Caucus Congressional Rare Disease Caucus Congressional Arts Caucus Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus Congressional Humanities Caucus Congressional Caucus on the Deadliest Cancers Congressional House Republican Israel Caucus Congressman Leonard Lance was elected to the United States House of Representatives in November 2008 and reelected to a fifth term on November 8, 2016 to represent New Jersey's 7th Congressional District As a result of the 2011 congressional redistricting process the 7th Congressional District now includes parts of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union and Warren counties as well as all of Hunterdon County Click HERE to see the new congressional map for the state of New Jersey Prior to coming to Congress, Lance served as a member of the New Jersey State Senate beginning in 2002, where he represented the 23rd Legislative District He held the position of Minority Leader of the Senate from 2004 to 2008 Lance was sworn in as a Member of Congress on January 6, 2009 and was appointed to the House Financial Services Committee, where he worked on a wide range of issues relating to the financial services sector and the American economy In 2011 Congressman Leonard Lance left the House Financial Services Committee and has been appointed to the House Energy and Commerce Committee The Committee on Energy and Commerce has a broad legislative jurisdiction including national energy and environmental policy, health and health facilities, interstate and foreign commerce, consumer affairs and consumer protection, and travel and tourism As a member of the powerful committee Lance will play a greater role in protecting and expanding jobs in New Jersey’s energy, life sciences and telecommunication sectors Before his election to the State Senate Lance served in the New Jersey General Assembly for 11 years (1991-2002), where he chaired the Budget Committee As a member of the State Legislature Lance led the fight against borrowing without voter approval In 2004 he successfully sued Governor James McGreevey on the issue before the State Supreme Court and in 2008 New Jersey voters approved the “Lance Amendment” to the State Constitution, which requires all future borrowing to be approved by the voters Lance also authored the successful effort to require funding for open space preservation and he was the prime sponsor of the measure that established funds for the New Jersey Cultural Trust Leonard Lance was the third generation of his family to serve in the New Jersey State Legislature, following his great-uncle, H Kiefer Lance, and his father, Wesley L Lance Lance was born in 1952 and raised in Hunterdon County, where he attended North Hunterdon Regional High School Lance received a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa He also holds a law degree from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University Lance served as the law clerk to the Warren County (NJ) Court in 1977 and 1978 He was assistant counsel for county and municipal matters to Governor Thomas H Kean from 1983 to 1990 He has been a member of the New Jersey Council on the Humanities and a trustee of the Newark Museum, McCarter Theatre in Princeton and Centenary College in Hackettstown John Shimkus, (R) Illinois 2217 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5271 Fax: (202) 225-5880 Committees & caucuses: House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairman of its Environment Subcommittee He is married to Heidi A Rohrbach and they have a son, Peter Frank, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin The Lances reside in Clinton Township John M Shimkus has served in the Army, as a high school teacher, a county treasurer, and now as a Member of the United States House of Representatives for the 15th District of Illinois Among his duties in Congress, John is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairman of its Environment Subcommittee He also serves on the Energy, Health, and Communications and Technology Subcommittees; a member of the Biotech, Wireless, NG9-1-1, Recycling, Coal, Steel, and Baltic Caucuses; in addition to representing the U.S Congress in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Over the years, John has worked with his Energy, Health, and Communications and Technology Subcommittee s Biotech Caucus Wireless Caucus NG9-1-1 Caucus Recycling Caucus Coal Caucus Steel Caucus Baltic Caucus He also represents the U.S Congress in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that enhance our nation's energy security and public safety Several of his legislative initiatives have been signed into law by Presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush, and Barack Obama including the: 1998 law allowing for biodiesel fuel use in federal, state and private fleets This bipartisan legislation has since made biodiesel more readily available at fuel pumps across the country 1999 law designating 9-1-1 as the universal emergency number in the United States for mobile as well as landline telephones 2002 law requiring federal testing of children's booster seats This legislation is also known as Anton's Law 2002 law establishing an Internet domain that provided a safe place on the web for young children to surf and learn safely The Department of Commerce acknowledged at the time that this was “an important and groundbreaking effort to give parents additional tools to protect their children in the dawning Internet era.” While new parental controls have since rendered the domain obsolete, John continues to stress online safety and a free and open Internet 2003 law providing for the placement of heart defibrillators in schools 2004 law expanding federal grants for the deployment of equipment able to locate 9-1-1 callers from wireless devices Building on this success, John has recently urged the FCC to ensure accurate caller location information is automatically provided to public safety officials for indoor as well as outdoor wireless calls to 9-11 call centers 2005 law requiring transportation fuel sold in the U.S contains a minimum volume of renewable fuels John’s tireless efforts in supporting biodiesel and ethanol were instrumental in the inclusion of this Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the Energy and Policy Act of 2005 2008 law requiring Internet voice service companies to provide 9-1-1 service to their users 2012 law to facilitate the delivery of voice, text, photos, video, and other data to 9-1-1 call centers 2016 law modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act John married Karen Muth in 1987 They have three sons: David, Joshua and Daniel The Shimkus family maintains their residence in John’s hometown of Collinsville, Illinois where they are active members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School John received his Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1980 He served over five years active duty in the Army, then entered the Army Reserves John retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on June 1, 2008, concluding 28 years of military service After leaving active duty, John earned his teaching certificate from Christ College Irvine, California (now Concordia University Irvine) He returned home to teach at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville, Illinois In 1989 John won his first election, becoming a Collinsville Township trustee He left his teaching job the following year to campaign full-time and was elected Madison County (Illinois) Treasurer John began studies for his master’s degree in business administration (MBA) while county treasurer and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1997 In 1996 John won his first term as a United States Representative from what was then Illinois' 20th District From 2003-2013 he represented the 19th District and now he represents the 15th District, 33 counties that stretch from his hometown near St Louis to the Indiana border and from Hoopeston south to Metropolis Danville is the largest city in the 15th District Steve Scalise, (R) Louisiana 2338 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-3015 Committees & caucuses: Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman of the Republican Study Committee Republican Study Committee, Chairman Gulf Coast Caucus, CoChair Waterways Caucus, CoChair Shellfish Caucus, CoChair House Pro-Life Caucus Sugar Caucus Congressional Civil Air Patrol Long Range Strike Caucus House Republican Israel Caucus Congressional Dairy Farmers Caucus Kidney Caucus Congressman Steve Scalise proudly serves his colleagues as House Majority Whip and represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, which stretches from the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources During the 113th Congress, he served as chairman for the Republican Study Committee, the conservative House caucus Scalise is a strong conservative leader who upholds the Constitution, advocating for the principles of fiscal discipline, lower taxes, an allof-the-above national energy strategy, a robust national defense, and conservative values Through his previous experiences as House Deputy Whip and RSC Chairman, Scalise developed a proven formula to pass effective legislation that unites his colleagues As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, a caucus of more than 170 conservative members in the House, he coalesced Members around a unified vision During his time as chairman, Scalise championed a free-market, patient-centered Obamacare alternative that gained the support of 130 HouseMembers He also introduced legislation that promotes job creation and economic growth, established an RSC national defense working group, released a conservative budget that would balance in four years, and crafted bills that protect constitutionally-guaranteed rights, like freedom of speech, from unelected Washington bureaucrats As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Scalise has emerged as one of the leaders in Congress in pushing for a strong national energy strategy that increases the supply of American oil and natural gas to lower gas prices at the pump while reducing our dependence on Middle Eastern oil In Congress, Scalise has a proven record of getting results Scalise has spearheaded and passed legislation to: Cancer Caucus Diabetes Caucus Tea Party Caucus Balanced Budget Ensure that billions of dollars in BP Clean Water Act fines are dedicated to the Gulf Coast through the “RESTORE Act” so we can fully restore our coastal ecosystems and economies in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill Amendment Caucus Second Amendment Task Force Congressional Sportsmans Caucus House Shipbuilding Caucus Values Action Team Levees Caucus Passing a conservative alternative to President Obama's "Buffett Rule" that was supported by outside groups like Americans For Tax Reform Banning the implementation of radical climate change regulations, saving millions of taxpayer dollars Defunding many of President Obama's czars Eliminating redundant, costly, and time consuming trips for nearly million American transportation workers by reforming the TWIC card process Turkey Caucus House Boating Caucus Natural Gas Caucus Defunding the wasteful spending of the Open World Leadership Center Holding the Obama Administration accountable for blocking American energy development through the moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico Reforming the FCC by eliminating unnecessary and burdensome mandates on the telecommunications industry Through his post on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Scalise has fought against the government takeover of health care, took on Al Gore over the “Cap and Trade” energy tax, and held the Obama Administration accountable for their taxpayer funded green energy loans to failing companies like Solyndra Scalise is committed to maintaining an open line of communication with his constituents to better serve them in Congress Scalise holds regular town hall meetings in every parish of the First Congressional District to meet with local residents and hear their concerns Congressman Scalise is a graduate of Louisiana State University He received his B.S in Computer Science in 1989 with a minor in Political Science Scalise is a former systems engineer The Congressman’s commitment to service began early as he was twice elected Speaker of LSU’s Student Government Association He was a member of the Louisiana House and the Louisiana Senate from 1996 to 2008 During that period, he was elected Chairman of the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee In the U.S House of Representatives, Scalise serves the needs of the residences of his District which includes all or parts of Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St Bernard, St Tammany, Tangipahoa and Terrebonne Parishes Scalise is married to the former Jennifer Letulle He is the proud father of two children, Madison and Harrison He and his family reside in Jefferson, Louisiana Bob Latta, (R) Ohio 2448 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 T (202) 225-6405 Committees & caucuses: House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (Chairman) Subcommittee on Energy Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Caucus Chairmanships: Congressional Propane Caucus (Co-Chair) Congressional French Caucus (Co-Chair) Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus (CoChair) House Republican New Media Caucus (Co-Chair) Caucus Involvement: Congressional Army Caucus Congressional National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus Congressional Military Since 2007, Congressman Bob Latta has served the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives Congressman Latta is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he plays an intricate role in crafting the nation’s energy, telecommunications, environment, health care, and interstate commerce policy Latta is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, where he advocates for policies and solutions that focus on jobs and innovation-creating 21st Century Commerce Latta is also a member of the Subcommittee on Energy and the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Along with his committee positions, Congressman Latta is a Deputy Whip and Co-Chairs the Congressional Propane Caucus and the Rural Broadband Caucus Throughout his tenure, Congressman Latta has advocated for the interests of the people of Northwest and West Central Ohio through policies that further economic prosperity and job creation His top priorities include balancing the budget, maintaining a strong national defense, and implementing commonsense government reforms Numerous pieces of legislation authored by Latta have been signed into law during his Congressional tenure Latta authored the Drinking Water Protection Act, which provides for the assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins in drinking water He also is the sponsor of the Propane Education and Research Congressional Black Caucus, Immediate Past Chair Out-of Poverty Caucus, Co-Chair State Medical Expansion Caucus, Co-Chair anyone away because they were unable to pay To him, access to care was a right for everyone, not a privilege for the few Congressman Butterfield’s mother, Addie, was passionate about education She taught elementary school for 48 years in some of the poorest communities in North Carolina Mrs Butterfield was keenly focused on making sure her students learned to read a right that was denied to many Blacks in the South Caucuses & Task Forces: Childhood Cancer Community College Congressional African Partnership for Economic Growth Congressional Boating Congressional Caucus on Community Health Centers Congressional Coast Guard Congressional Diabetes Congressional Glaucoma Congressional Historic Preservation Congressional International Anti-Piracy Congressional Joint Strike Fighter Congressional Motorcycle Congressional Native American Congressional Oral Health Congressional Rural Housing Congressman Butterfield’s parents led by example and instilled in him the importance of serving your community and working to give people the opportunity to succeed Front Row Seat to Civil Rights Movement Growing up in the segregated city of Wilson, N.C gave Congressman Butterfield a front-row seat to the fight for civil rights in the South In the late 1940s, Dr Butterfield helped found the Wilson Branch of the NAACP, which was formed to register Black voters in the county In 1953, Congressman Butterfield’s father became the first African American elected to the city council in Wilson, and the first Black elected official in eastern North Carolina since Reconstruction The other council members were upset with Dr Butterfield for his voter registration efforts and wanted to ensure he was not reelected So, the city council called an emergency meeting to change the method of electing its members while the Butterfield family was traveling out of state Under the new system, council members would be elected at-large instead of being elected from districts The change diluted Black voting strength and forced Dr Butterfield to run citywide as opposed to running in a majority black district As a result, Congressman Butterfield’s father was defeated in the 1957 election Congressman Butterfield witnessed firsthand the abuse of political power used to weaken voting rights This experience formed a lasting impression on him and fueled his desire to become a lawyer and advocate for civil rights Fighting for Civil Rights - After graduating from Charles H Darden High School in Wilson, Congressman Butterfield earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from Congressional Submarine Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease Congressional Textile Congressional Travel & Tourism North Carolina Central University (NCCU) During his time at NCCU, Congressman Butterfield was active in organizing voter registration drives in Durham After the enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, Butterfield organized a student march from the State Capital in Raleigh to the Wilson County Courthouse to draw attention to the importance of voter registration At the conclusion of the march, Congressman Butterfield registered to vote for the first time Congressional Vision Disabilities Diversity and Innovation, Co-Chair Friends of Job Corps House Bike Caucus House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus In 1965, workers at Duke University were organizing to demand improved working conditions Congressman Butterfield, who once served as intern and orderly at Duke University Hospital, joined hospital employees in their fight for workers’ rights The employees would eventually form the Local 77 chapter of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union During his junior year at NCCU, Congressman Butterfield was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg Army installation in Fayetteville, North Carolina He was later honorably discharged from the Army and returned to NCCU to complete his undergraduate degree Following his graduation, he attended NCCU School of Law While in law school, Congressman Butterfield focused on learning how the law could be used to protect peoples' rights as opposed to limiting them After completing law school, Congressman Butterfield began his distinguished legal career as a civil rights attorney For 14 years, Butterfield practiced law across eastern North Carolina representing mostly low-income clients who needed legal services He also focused on protecting civil rights, winning several voting rights cases that earned him the reputation of a principled litigator Butterfield’s litigation work helped to preserve the ability of several African American communities to elect candidates of their choice to public office Judge Butterfield - Congressman Butterfield was elected Resident Superior Court Judge for the First Judicial Division For 13 years, he presided over civil and criminal courts in 46 counties throughout North Carolina In February 2001, then-Governor Mike Easley appointed Butterfield to the North Carolina Supreme Court While serving on the highest court in the state, Congressman Butterfield authored more than 15 opinions on cases involving judicial sentencing procedures, eminent domain, and the application of capital punishment Despite running an aggressive statewide campaign, Butterfield lost reelection to the Court in November 2002 Following that loss, he was reappointed to the Superior Court bench and resumed his duties as a trial judge His judicial service spanned a total of 15 years Advocate for the People - In 2004, G K Butterfield retired from the bench to run in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Congressman Frank Ballance (NC-01) Congressman Butterfield won a crowded primary election to fill the seat, where he captured 71 percent of the vote Upon taking office in July 2004, Congressman Butterfield was determined to be a strong advocate for the people in eastern North Carolina Recognizing the importance of agriculture and nutrition programs to the First District, Congressman Butterfield initially joined the House Agriculture Committee He also served on the House Armed Services Committee where he was an advocate for our military, which has a strong presence throughout North Carolina Congressman Butterfield also served on the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (Ethics Committee) Currently, Congressman Butterfield is a member of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee On the Committee, he has been an advocate for access to quality healthcare, rural broadband expansion, protecting consumer privacy, promoting renewable energies, and reducing energy rates in low income communities Congressman Butterfield sits on the Subcommittees on Communications and Technology; Energy; and Health Previously he served as Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee In addition to his work in Congress, the Congressman also serves on the Board of Visitors for the North Carolina Central University School of Law, his alma mater, and on the Board of Trustees for Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C Leader in Congress - In January 2007, Congressman Butterfield was appointed a Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, a position in which he continues to serve As a Chief Deputy Whip, Butterfield works with the Democratic leadership to help formulate policy and rally support for the Caucus’ legislative priorities on the House Floor Congressman Butterfield is the first Democrat from North Carolina to serve in this role In November 2014, Congressman Butterfield was unanimously elected Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 114th Congress As a member of the CBC, Congressman Butterfield focused on promoting anti-poverty programs, expanding economic development and job creation, protecting voting rights, advocating for the appointment of African American to judgeships and senior Administration positions, and increasing diversity in leadership positions in corporate America He has been an outspoken member of the CBC since his election in 2004 Fighter for the First District - Since coming to Congress, Congressman Butterfield has been a tireless advocate and champion for his constituents He has worked to improve the lives of his constituents by proposing strong legislative initiatives, helping to direct more than $100 million in federal dollars to the First District, and by prioritizing constituent service He has consistently supported projects in his district that work to increase student achievement and expand opportunities for his constituents Congressman Butterfield has successfully fought for funding for transportation and redevelopment projects and has secured funding to support important health care programs in the First District He serves on the committee that was a key architect of the Affordable Care Act, is an outspoken opponent of any attempts to repeal the law In addition, Congressman Butterfield fights for his constituents on many other fronts including: advocating for the equipping of first responders and municipalities with the tools they need to protect their citizenry; bringing in more than $14 million in federal dollars to the First District to protect North Carolina’s natural resources in an effort to protect the environment for future generations; and securing funding for veterans, servicemembers, and military bases throughout eastern North Carolina Doris Matsui, (D) California Rayburn Building 2311 Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-7163 Fax: (202) 225-0566 Committees & caucuses: ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE The Subcommittee on Health The Subcommittee on Communications & Technology The Subcommittee on Environment The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce & Consumer Protection CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES CONGRESSWOMAN MATSUI’S CAUCUS LEADERSHIP Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Co-Chair Congressional High-Tech Caucus, Co-Chair National Service Congressional Caucus, Co-Chair Congressional Caucus to Grounded in Faith and Family - Congressman Butterfield is a lifelong member of Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church in Wilson, N.C He is the father of three adult daughters, Valeisha, Lenai and Tunya, and a proud grandfather of three grandsons Congresswoman Doris Matsui has represented the city of Sacramento and its surrounding areas since 2005 As a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she serves on the Health, Communications & Technology, Environment, and Digital Commerce & Consumer Protection subcommittees She is committed to strengthening Sacramento’s flood protection, ensuring quality, affordable health care for all, promoting a clean energy economy, and creating a vibrant region where families can live, work, and play Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, the Sacramento area has one of the highest flood risks in the country Congresswoman Matsui is a stalwart champion for increased flood protection, levee improvements and keeping flood insurance rates affordable She is at the forefront of the effort to build the Joint Federal Project at Folsom Dam, a $1 billion project that is a model of cooperation and efficiency She also fights to preserve the region’s water rights and resources within the ongoing Bay Delta Conservation Plan Congresswoman Matsui passionately works to increase public transportation options in Sacramento She is engaged in the planning and execution of an intermodal transportation center in downtown Sacramento, was instrumental in securing federal funds to extend Sacramento’s light rail system, and is a leading proponent and has helped secure critical federal resources for a streetcar system linking Sacramento and West Sacramento She has worked tirelessly to improve access to Cure Blood Cancers and Other Blood Disorders, Co-Chair The Congressional Task Force on Seniors, CoChair Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Co-Chair CONGRESSWOMAN MATSUI’S CAUCUS MEMBERSHIP Arthritis Caucus Arts Caucus Autism Caucus California Democratic Congressional Delegation Coast Guard Caucus Congressional AntiBullying Caucus Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus Congressional Bike Caucus Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues Congressional Caucus on Vietnam Congressional Fire Services Caucus Congressional HighPerformance Buildings Caucus Congressional Mental Health Caucus Congressional Nurse Caucus Congressional Research & Development Caucus Congressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism Congressional Water Caucus Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus Cybersecurity Working Group Diabetes Caucus Global Warming Caucus high quality health care in Sacramento and across the nation Through her committee work, Congresswoman Matsui helped author the Affordable Care Act, and she continues to advocate for access to high quality health care services She is a champion in Congress for improving our nation’s mental health care system, and secured passage of landmark bipartisan legislation, the Excellence in Mental Health Act, which provides $1 billion to strengthen the mental health safety net Congresswoman Matsui has been a leader in Congress on promoting policies which address the effects of a changing climate, serving as a cochair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) She has authored a number of legislative proposals aimed at boosting clean energy manufacturing and financing to help smaller clean energy companies grow and create jobs Thanks in large part to her efforts, the Sacramento region has been transforming into a clean-tech capitol, with over 200 companies in the region Congresswoman Matsui is also a leader on technology and telecom policy She is a leading proponent of net neutrality and ensuring access to the free and open Internet, authoring legislation that would prohibit so-called Internet fast lanes from harming consumers, small businesses and innovators As the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional High Tech Caucus, she advocates for policies to expand the innovative use of technology across every sector of the economy She also is an ardent supporter of advancing STEM education, especially for women and girls During the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Matsui was elected by her peers to serve as a cochair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues As co-chair, she worked closely with the 88 women Members of the House to advance issues that matter most to women in the United States In addition, she chaired the Democratic Women’s Working Group, which advocates for an economic agenda for women and families After growing up on a farm in California’s Central Valley, Congresswoman Matsui met her husband, the late Congressman Bob Matsui, while attending the University of California at Berkeley During President Clinton’s first term in Green Schools Caucus Humanities Caucus Life Sciences Caucus Lupus Caucus Maternity Care Caucus Medical Technology Caucus National Service Caucus, Co-Chair Native American Caucus Out of Poverty Caucus Public Health Caucus Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus Rep Berman’s Entertainment Task Force Rock & Roll Caucus Small Brewers Caucus STARBASE STEM Education caucus (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Tri-Caucus (comprised of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, & the Congressional Black Caucus) United Kingdom Caucus Victims Rights Caucus Jerry McNerney, (D) California 2265 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-1947 Fax: (202) 225-4060 office, she served as one of eight members of the President’s transition board She later served for six years as Deputy Assistant to the President in the White House Office of Public Liaison Congresswoman Matsui has a son Brian Matsui and a daughter-in-law Amy Matsui She has two grandchildren, Anna and Robby Congressman Jerry McNerney was sworn into office on January 4, 2007 He is proud to represent California’s 9th District, which includes a large portion of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as parts of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties Subcommittee on Energy McNerney was inspired to run for Congress by his son Michael, who in response to the attacks of September 11, sought and received a commission in the Air Force Michael suggested that his Dad serve his country by running for Congress With a deep sense of duty and his family’s support, McNerney began his journey to Congress Subcommittee on Communications & Technology Congressman McNerney is honored to serve on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S Committees & caucuses: House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment House Committee on Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee on Energy Subcommittee on Oversight Adult Literacy Caucus American Sikh Congressional Caucus Asian Pacific American Caucus Bike Caucus Career and Technical Education Caucus Campaign Finance Reform Caucus (CoChair) Caucus on Children’s Health Care Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus on Soil Caucus on Wine Climate Solutions Caucus Community College Caucus Congressional Animal Protection Caucus Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus Congressional Cannabis Caucus Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine Congressional Caucus for the Humane Bond Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans Congressional Diabetes Caucus Congressional Dyslexia House of Representatives The committee is vested with broad jurisdiction on a number of issues including telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce The Congressman is also proud to be a member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology McNerney, who has his Ph.D in mathematics, served several years as an engineering contractor to Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico In 1990 McNerney moved with his family to California, accepting a senior engineering position with U.S Windpower, Kenetech McNerney later began working as an energy consultant for PG&E, FloWind, the Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies Prior to his election to Congress, he formed a start-up company to manufacture wind turbines During his career in wind energy, McNerney’s work contributed to saving the equivalent of approximately 30 million barrels of oil, or 8.3 million tons of carbon dioxide McNerney and Mary, his wife of 40 years, have three grown children Their oldest son, Michael, is a reserve officer in the U.S Air Force and a graduate of American University with a degree in law Daughter Windy received a Ph.D from Notre Dame in neuroscience and is now working on the biochemistry of neurodegenerative disorders as a fellow at the VA Palo Alto, and also teaches at Stanford University Their youngest son, Greg, received his Ph.D in biophysics and is working as an engineer at Intel Corporation Caucus Congressional Estuary Caucus Congressional Homeless Caucus Congressional Humanities Caucus 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Greg Walden, (R) Oregon - Ex officio 2185 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6730 Fax: (202) 225-5774 Committees & caucuses: Committee on Energy and Commerce, Chairman From Wiki: From 2010 to 2011, Walden gave up his seat on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, at Republican leadership request so that Parker Griffith, who had recently switched parties, could take his spot on that committee.[9] Walden founded the Small Brewers Caucus (see Alcohol in Oregon) and the Digital Television Caucus; as of 2007, he was a member of 39 congressional caucuses [10] Walden is also a member of the centrist Republican Main Street Partnership[12] and the Congressional Cement Caucus U.S Rep Greg Walden represents the people of Oregon's Second Congressional District, which includes 20 counties in central, southern, and eastern Oregon Walden, 60, is a lifelong Oregonian whose ancestors came to Oregon by wagon train in 1845 He and his wife Mylene celebrated 35 years of marriage in August 2017, and make their home in Hood River where they’ve been small business owners since 1986 Their son, Anthony graduated from Hood River Valley High School and Wake Forest University His parents are graduates of the University of Oregon Walden and his wife spent more than two decades as radio station owners in the Gorge He’s also a licensed amateur radio operator (W7EQI) He put that small business and technology experience to work as chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology In this role, he worked to pass legislation to grow American jobs by expanding access to wireless broadband, spur new U.S technology and innovation, and protect the Internet from government control His work in support of Oregon’s rural farm and ranch economy has earned him local and national recognition He’s helped write and pass bipartisan legislation to expedite treatment of fireprone forests, and continues to work across the aisle to find natural resource solutions The House has also passed bipartisan legislation Walden has championed to fix broken federal forest policy to restore forest health and put people back to work in the woods, as well as legislation (now law) to bring more water and power to Central Oregon for job creation Walden’s experience as a former member of the Hood River Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees and as a former member of the Oregon Health Sciences University Foundation Board have helped in his work to improve access to affordable health care, especially in rural communities His successful efforts have earned him national and local awards Walden has led the charge to request and secure a federal investigation into the failure of Cover Oregon, the state's health exchange Oregon taxpayers deserve accountability for the failure of this disastrous project Walden has also worked hard to ensure that Oregon service members and veterans receive the benefits they have earned through years of brave service Frank Pallone, (D) New Jersey - Ex officio 237 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4671 Fax: (202) 225-9665 Committees & caucuses: Committees Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Caucuses Congressman Pallone also serves as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues and the Congressional Coastal Caucus He is also the cofounder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans and In November 2014, Walden’s House Republican colleagues unanimously reelected him to serve as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) In December 2016, Walden was selected as Chairman of the full Committee on Energy & Commerce You can read about the Energy and Commerce Committee's history, legislative jurisdiction, and members here On January 3, 2017, Frank Pallone, Jr was sworn in for his 15th full term in the U.S House of Representatives Pallone represents New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, which covers most of Middlesex County, as well as the Bayshore and oceanfront areas of Monmouth County Throughout his tenure in Congress, Pallone's legislative accomplishments have been geared to the protection and restoration of environmental resources and making health care more affordable and accessible Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to energy, environment, health care, commerce, and telecommunications From 2006 to 2014, Pallone served as the top Democrat on the Committee’s Subcommittee on Health As Chairman during the 111th Congress, Pallone played a key role in authoring and passing the Affordable Care Act The landmark law extends health care coverage to millions of Congressional Caucus on Sri Lanka For more information on these and other caucuses on which he serves, please see below: Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues (cochair) Congressional Caucus on Sri Lanka (founder) Congressional Coastal Caucus Congressional Recycling Caucus Anti-Value Added Tax Caucus Bi-Partisan Coalition for Combating Anti-Semitism Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease Children's Environmental Health Caucus Coalition on Autism Research and Education (CARE) Congressional Animal Protection Caucus Congressional AntiBullying Caucus Congressional Arts Caucus Congressional Automotive Caucus Congressional Boating Caucus Congressional Brain Injury Task Force Congressional Caucus for Freedom of the Press Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Co-chair Congressional Caucus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Congressional Caucus on Global Road Safety Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues Congressional Caucus on Americans, while driving down health care costs and reigning in abusive tactics used by insurance companies to deny medical treatment Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, 105 million Americans no longer have a lifetime limit on their coverage and 5.1 million seniors have saved $3.2 billion on their prescription drugs, to date During the 114th Congress, Pallone co-authored legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act, which passed with major bipartisan support for the first time since its original passing in 1976 The TSCA Modernization Act improves the protection of human health and the environment, and gives the public greater confidence in American-made chemicals and the products that contain them Pallone has also been focused on fighting the opioid epidemic in New Jersey and throughout the country He led democratic efforts to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016, which improves the tools available to prescribers to prevent opioid abuse CARA also expands access to lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drugs and Pallone helped secure an additional $1 billion to combat the opioid epidemic as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, which also passed in the 114th Congress 21st Century Cures allocates billions towards cutting edge medical research and development of new treatments Over the years, Pallone has consistently fought to improve health outcomes for children specifically In the 113th Congress, Pallone introduced legislation to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides health care coverage to more than million children living in low and middle-income households An original author of CHIP, which was signed into law in 1997, Pallone has repeatedly pushed to expand health care coverage through the program to ensure that children have access to the care they need Pallone was also one of the main authors of food safety reform, which emphasizes prevention and safety measures that help to ensure food is safe before it reaches the kitchen tables of millions of families In the 112th Congress, Pallone introduced the Food and Drug Administration India and Indian Americans, Founder, former Co-chair Congressional Caucus on Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children Congressional Caucus on Sri Lanka, Founder Congressional Caucus on Youth Drug Prevention Congressional Children's Caucus Congressional Coast Guard Caucus Congressional Coastal Caucus Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus Congressional Diabetes Caucus Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Congressional Fire Services Caucus Congressional Gaming Caucus Congressional HellenicIsraeli Alliance Caucus Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus Congressional Internet Caucus Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus Congressional Medical Technology Caucus Congressional Military Industrial Facilities Caucus Congressional National Parks Caucus Congressional Native American Caucus Congressional Prevention Caucus Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Congressional Research (FDA) Reform Act of 2012 to ensure that Americans have access to safe and effective drugs and medical devices Pallone has successfully worked throughout his career to stop ocean dumping and offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean He has obtained millions of dollars for shore protection and beach replenishment work along a large stretch of the Jersey Coast, for dredging of the area's navigation channels and for the maintenance of his district's National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook He has also championed issues important to the state's commercial and recreational fishing industries Pallone is a leader in protecting the integrity of the Medicare guarantee and Medicaid programs, ensuring food safety, strengthening the federal Superfund program to clean up toxic waste sites, strengthening the nation's clean water laws, and protecting our shores against the threat of offshore drilling Frank Pallone, Jr., was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he grew up and still resides The son of a policeman, Pallone attended local public schools and earned an academic scholarship to Middlebury College After graduating cum laude from Middlebury in 1973, Pallone received his master's degree in international relations at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University He earned his law degree at Rutgers University in 1978, and has been admitted to the bar in four states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida Pallone began his political career in his home city of Long Branch, getting elected to the City Council in 1982 and winning re-election four years later In 1983, Pallone was elected to the state Senate, representing the Monmouth County coastline He was re-elected in 1987 During his tenure in the state Legislature, Pallone distinguished himself as an advocate for environmental issues and senior citizen concerns, and prioritized providing constituent services On November 8, 1988, Frank Pallone, Jr., was elected to the House of Representatives from New Jersey's former Third District, encompassing parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties In March and Development Caucus Congressional Recycling Caucus Congressional School Health and Safety Caucus Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus Congressional Steel Caucus Congressional Taiwan Caucus Congressional Trails Caucus Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus Congressional Vision Caucus Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus Democratic Israel Working Group Friends of Job Corbs Congressional Caucus Friends of Norway Caucus Historic Preservation Caucus House Baltic Caucus House Bangladesh Caucus House Hunger Caucus House Manufacturing Caucus House Military Industrial Facilities Caucus House Oceans Caucus House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus Hydrocephalus Caucus Iran Working Group LGBT Equality Caucus National Landscape Conservation System Caucus Oil and National Security Caucus Sudan Caucus Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) Caucus 1992, a new Congressional district map for New Jersey was adopted Portions of the former Third District were merged with parts of two other districts to create the Sixth Congressional District, taking in large portions of Middlesex and Monmouth counties Pallone was first elected to the Sixth District seat in November 1992 Pallone's Central Jersey district is an ethnically diverse area with a wide range of business and industry Light and heavy manufacturing facilities provide jobs for thousands of area residents Central Jersey is on the cutting edge of high technology research and development The district is home to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and Monmouth University Tourism, primarily centered in the coastal areas, is vital to the regional economy While the district has a predominantly suburban character, the cities of New Brunswick, Asbury Park and Perth Amboy are key urban centers Pallone married the former Sarah Hospodor in 1992 They have three children, daughters Rose and Celeste, and a son, Frank An ex officio member is a member of a body who is part of it by virtue of holding another office The term is Latin, meaning literally "from the office", and the sense intended is "by right of office"; its use dates back to the Roman Republic Congressional Staff Directory: http://congressional-staff.insidegov.com/