- FATTAH, CHAKA MR.
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- Experience: House: District 2, 1995-Present
- Home State: Pennsylvania
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $227,214Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Chaka Fattah, Sr.
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Renee; 4 Children: Frances, Chaka, Cameron, Chandler
- Birth Date: 11/21/1956
- Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
- Home City: Philadelphia, PA
- Religion: Baptist
Education
- Attended, Community College of Philadelphia
- MA, Government Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1986
- Attended, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1984
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 1994-present
- Former Member, Pennsylvania State Board of Education
- Senator, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1988-1994
- Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1991
- Representative, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1982-1988
- Candidate, Philadelphia City Commission, 1978
Current Legislative Committees
- Appropriations, Member
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Congressional Black Caucus
- Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
- Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
- Member, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Member, Equity and Excellence Commission
- Chair, Friends of the Caribbean Caucus
Professional Experience
- Special Assistant, Director of Housing and Community Development, City of Philadelphia
- Policy Assistant, Greater Philadelphia Partnership
- Assistant Director, House of Umoja
- Special Assistant, Managing Director, City of Philadelphia
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Trustee, Community College of Philadelphia
- Founder, CORE Philly
- Former Chair, Executive Board, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
- Founder, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
- Trustee, Lincoln University
- Member, Mount Carmel Baptist Church
- Former Chair, Pennsylvania Higher Education Facilities Authority
- Trustee, Pennsylvania State University
- Founding Chair, Philadelphia Federal Funds Forum
- Trustee, Temple University
- Founder, Fattah Conference on Higher Education, 1986
General Survey
Total: 128
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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05/24/2006 | H.Con.Res.377 | Honoring the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for fifty years of distinguished service. | 05/24/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) |
10/12/2005 | H.R.3551 | GEAR UP & GO Act | 10/12/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) |
06/30/2005 | H.Res.349 | Recognizing the importance of addressing extreme poverty in Africa, recognizing the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on the African economy, recognizing the need for the development of a safe blood supply in Africa, and congratulating the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for hosting the "Live 8 2005" concert. | 06/30/2005 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) |
05/20/2005 | H.R.2178 | Student Bill of Rights | 05/20/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) |
04/13/2005 | H.R.1601 | Comprehensive Transform America Transaction Fee Act of 2005 | 04/13/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
03/24/2005 | H.R.1341 | Health Care Access Assurance Act of 2005 | 03/24/2005 Executive Comment Requested from HHS. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.379 | Innocent Life Protection Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
02/28/2005 | H.R.378 | Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Act | 02/28/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
04/30/2004 | H.R.3988 | GEAR UP & GO Act | 04/30/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) |
03/29/2004 | H.R.3948 | GEAR UP & GO Act | 03/29/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (All Actions) |
02/03/2004 | H.R.3759 | Transform America Transaction Fee of 2004 | 02/03/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
03/31/2003 | H.R.1357 | Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Act | 03/31/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
02/21/2003 | H.R.236 | Student Bill of Rights | 02/21/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) |
11/15/2002 | H.R.5280 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2001 East Willard Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert A. Borski Post Office Building". | 11/15/2002 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) |
11/14/2002 | H.R.5346 | Student Bill of Rights | 11/14/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) |
07/22/2002 | H.R.5175 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2001 East Willard Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert A. Borski Post Office Building". | 07/22/2002 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) |
07/17/2002 | H.Res.490 | Concerning the formation of the African Union. | 07/17/2002 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) |
05/30/2001 | H.R.1234 | Equal Protection School Finance Act | 05/30/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) |
07/31/2000 | H.R.4822 | American Communities Investment Act of 1999 | 07/31/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
06/20/2000 | H.R.4636 | Nonprofit Relief Act of 2000 | 06/20/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service. (All Actions) |
Total: 3442
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