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Eddie Bernice Johnson
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| U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) | ||
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| TX-30 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Science and Technology, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for TX-30 | ||
| Confirmed: | Travis Washington Jr, Eddie Bernice Johnson | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Democrat, has represented the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Johnson was a leading voice in opposition to the Authorization for use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 and is the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Support for gun control
Johnson cosponsored H.R. 1312 (Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005) on July 14, 2005.[1]
- Main article: U.S. gun legislation
Rep. William Jefferson scandal and the CBC
According to a report by the Milwaukee Courier, Johnson spoke out in favor of stripping Rep. William Jefferson from his seat on the House Committee on Ways and Means on June 8, 2006. This position differs from that of the Congressional Black Caucus, for which Johnson is a long-time member and former chairperson. The CBC believes Jefferson should retain the seat until the charges levied against him are proven true. [1]
Bio
Johnson was born December 3, 1935 in Waco, Texas. A psychiatric nurse and psychotherapist, she was educated in nursing at St. Mary's College at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 1955; B.S., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Tex., 1967; M.P.A., Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Tex., 1976;
She was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1972. She was an administrator for the U.S.Department of Health, Education and Welfare from 1977 to 1981. She was elected to the Texas State Senate in 1986. As a state senator, she was on the redistricting committee where she was instramental in shaping the district she represents. She was subsequently elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1992.
2006 elections
In 2006, Republicans nominated Wilson Aurbach to face Johnson in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Johnson retained her seat.
2008 elections
2008 superdelegate
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This information was gathered by volunteer researchers as part of the Superdelegate Transparency Project on the superdelegates for the 2008 Democratic presidential primary. For more info see the Texas superdelegate tracker or visit the STP homepage. |
Before Hillary Clinton conceded the race, Eddie Bernice Johnson, as a superdelegate, had endorsed Barack Obama for President.
- See other superdelegates who endorsed Obama, endorsed Clinton, were undeclared or had pledged to support the primary winner (state or national).
- For more information and sources, see the state page for this superdelegate linked to in the blue box above.
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Energy Future Holdings Corp | $ 13,200 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists | $ 10,000 |
| AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America | $ 10,000 |
| AT&T Inc | $ 10,000 |
| Berkshire Hathaway | $ 10,000 |
| CSX Corp | $ 10,000 |
| International Assn of Fire Fighters | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Eddie Bernice Johnson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Eddie Bernice Johnson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Eddie Bernice Johnson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Eddie Bernice Johnson from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Railroads
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Chair
- House Committee on Science and Technology
- Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Science
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Research
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Railroads
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment - Ranking Minority Member
Affiliations
- Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
- Congressional Advisory Board, Humpty Dumpty Institute
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Eddie Bernice Johnson. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
References
Articles
- Hazel Trice Edney, "Some CBC Members Secretly Trying to Oust Jefferson from Committee Post," Milwaukee Courier and Southeastern Star, June 13, 2006.
Resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
- Campaign website
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Eddie | Middle name: Bernice | Last name: Johnson |
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| Party: D | State: TX | District:
30 District short: 30 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: F | |||
| Phone: 202-225-8885 | Fax: 202-226-1477 | Website: http://www.house.gov/ebjohnson | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/ebjohnson/IMA/issue_subscribe.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 2468 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: J000126 | Votesmart ID: 27098 | FEC ID: H2TX00015 | Govtrack ID: 400204 |
| CRP ID: N00008122 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepEBJ |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Eddie_Bernice_Johnson | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/RepEddieBJohnson | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 3, 1992 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1993 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? No |
Previous Political Work? Texas Senate, Regional Director, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Texas House of Representatives |
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Date of Birth: December 3, 1935 November 3, 1992 | |||
