• FUDGE, MARCIA L
Experience: House: District 11, 2008-Present
Home State: Ohio
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $492,645Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
Write a Review

Personal

    Full Name: Marcia L. Fudge
    Gender: Female
    Family: Single
    Birth Date: 10/29/1952
    Birth Place: Cleveland, OH
    Home City: Warrensville Heights, OH
    Religion: Christian

Education

    JD, Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, 1983
    BS, Business Administration, Ohio State University, 1980

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 11, 2008-present
    Director, Budget Commission, Cuyahoga County
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, November 18, 2008
    Mayor, Warrensville Heights, 2000-2007

Current Legislative Committees

    Education and the Workforce, Member
    Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, Member
    Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight and Nutrition, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Nutrition, Member
    Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, Congressional Black Caucus, 2012-present
    Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, present
    Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Military Family Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus, present
    Member, Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, present
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present

Professional Experience

    Solo Practitioner
    Attorney
    Former Law Clerk
    Deputy County Auditor, Estate Tax Department
    Director, Personal Property Tax Department
    Chief of Staff, United States Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 1998-2000

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Young Democrats of America, present
    Member, Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, present
    Board Member, Alcoa Aluminum
    Board Member, Cleveland Public Library
    Former Member, Executive Committee, Cuyahoga County Mayors and Managers
    Board Member, Judge Lloyd O. Brown Scholarship Committee
    Member, Zion Chapel Baptist Church
    Co-Chair, National Social Action Commission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 2000-2004
    National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, 1996-2000

Additional Information

Awards:

    Inductee, Alumni Hall of Fame, Shaker Heights High School, 2003;
    Municipal Leader of the Year, Northeast Ohio Municipal Leader Magazine, 2007;
    Who's Who in Black Cleveland, 2004-2005, 2005-2006;
    Patricia Roberts Harris Medallion (National) Award for Excellence in Government Service, 2007;
    Member, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Mission-Israel, 2008;
    Trailblazer of the Year Award, Norman S. Minor Bar Association, 2005;
    Russell T. Adrine Citizen of the Year Award, 2005
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

No Opinion
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 78
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/05/2017 H.R.2239 Breaking Addiction Act of 2017 05/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/04/2017 H.R.2328 Low-Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act of 2017 05/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
03/03/2017 H.Res.161 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. 03/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/07/2017 H.R.952 Food Donation Act of 2017 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
01/13/2017 H.Con.Res.9 Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day". 01/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/22/2016 H.R.6143 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish revised guidance for school officials seeking to reduce exposure to lead from drinking water in schools, and for other purposes. 09/22/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
09/22/2016 H.Res.888 Expressing support for designation of September as "National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month". 09/22/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5738 Stronger Together School Diversity Act of 2016 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.4661 Parent PLUS Loan Improvement Act of 2016 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/15/2016 H.Con.Res.153 Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day". 09/15/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/12/2016 H.R.4542 Low Income Sewer and Water Assistance Program Act of 2016 02/12/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.2155 Community STEM Learning Act of 2015 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.2065 Go to High School, Go to College Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/17/2015 H.Res.427 Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Congressman Louis Stokes. 09/17/2015 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.193 Core Opportunity Resources for Equity and Excellence Act of 2015 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
04/24/2015 H.R.1988 Breaking Addiction Act of 2015 04/24/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.5590 Go to High School, Go to College Act 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.5001 Core Opportunity Resources for Equity and Excellence Act of 2014 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.4765 Fit for Life Act of 2014 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
09/19/2014 H.R.5591 Transportation Connections to Opportunity Act of 2014 09/19/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
Total: 1517
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/14/2009 H.R.1569 Every Student Counts Act
05/14/2009 H.R.1558 Preexisting Condition Patient Protection Act of 2009
05/14/2009 H.R.1526 Prescribe A Book Act
05/13/2009 H.Con.Res.125 Directing the Architect of the Capitol to design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall.
05/13/2009 H.R.2020 Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009
05/12/2009 H.Res.388 Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
05/12/2009 H.Res.370 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day.
05/12/2009 H.Res.192 Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2009.
05/08/2009 H.R.2254 Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009
05/07/2009 H.R.2299 Minority Small Business Enhancement Act of 2009
05/07/2009 H.Res.422 Congratulating LeBron James for being named the 2009 Most Valuable Player in the National Basketball Association.
05/07/2009 H.R.2275 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research and Awareness Act
05/07/2009 H.R.2272 United States-Cuba Trade Normalization Act of 2009
05/05/2009 H.Con.Res.119 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp in commemoration of Carl B. Stokes.
05/05/2009 H.R.2233 Health Empowerment Zone Act of 2009
05/04/2009 H.R.1766 Green Acquisition Act
04/30/2009 H.R.1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 Passed Not Voting
04/29/2009 H.R.2176 Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act of 2009
04/29/2009 H.Res.357 Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009, and for other purposes. Failed Nay
04/29/2009 H.R.1409 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
Write your review on this candidate
Rate this candidate:
Click stars to rate
  • 0 Comments