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Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 517
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
no
Voted no on HRES 566
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
no
Voted no on HRES 566
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
no
Voted no on S 331
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HRES 519
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 1
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
no
Voted no on HR 1
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
no
Voted no on HR 1
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 43
Representative Judy Chu (28)
US United States Representative since 3 months
yes
Voted yes on HR 2215
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Judy May Chu, born on July 7, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 28th Congressional District, which includes Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley. She made history in 2009 as the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress.
Before her tenure in Congress, Rep. Chu's public service began in 1985 on the Garvey School District Board of Education. She then served on the Monterey Park City Council, including three terms as mayor. Subsequently, she was elected to the California State Assembly and the State Board of Equalization.
In Congress, Rep. Chu has been a vocal advocate for civil rights, healthcare reform, and small business support. She played a pivotal role in passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and led efforts to secure a Congressional resolution of regret for the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Additionally, she collaborated with President Obama to designate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national monument and worked with President Biden to expand it.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles
- Ph.D. in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Political Experience
- Member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2009
- Serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, with membership in the Subcommittees on Health, Worker and Family Support, and Oversight
- Serves on the House Small Business Committee
- Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Co-Chair of the Creative Rights Caucus
- Former Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Former Member of the California State Board of Equalization
- Former Member of the California State Assembly
- Former Mayor and City Council Member of Monterey Park
- Former Member of the Garvey School District Board of Education
Rep. Chu's extensive experience reflects her dedication to public service and her commitment to addressing the needs of her constituents and the broader community.
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