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Karen Bass
Politicians/Karen Bass
Karen Bass

Karen Bass

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (CA-37)
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
73
Religion
Christian
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA
Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Born
October 3, 1953
Family
Divorced: Jesus Lechuga; 1 Child: Emilia (deceased); 4 Stepchildren: Scythia, Omar, Yvette, and Ollin
Contact
mayor.lacity.gov200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Election Info
DistrictAt-Large, CA
Current Term11/08/2022 — Present
First Elected11/08/2022
Last Elected11/08/2022
Education
PA
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
BS, Health Sciences
California State University at Dominguez Hills
1990
Political Career7
Speaker
California State Assembly
2008-2010
Assistant Whip
United States House of Representatives
2011-2022
Representative
United States House of Representatives
2011-2022
Assembly Member
California State Assembly
2004-2010
Majority Floor Leader
California State Assembly
2006-2008
Member
Congressional International Conservation Caucus
Mayor
City of Los Angeles
2022-present
Professional Background5
Founder/Executive Director
Community Coalition
1990-2004
Adjunct Instructor
California State University
1989-1996
Project Director
Health Careers Opportunity Program
1986-1990
Former Physician's Assistant
University of Southern California Hospital
Former Clinical Instructor
School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Organizations15
Los Angeles School Board
Member
2000
Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Member
1997
School of Public Policy, University of California, Los Angeles
Senior Policy Fellow
1998
33rd Congressional Council
Founder
California Council on Alcohol
Board Member
1992-1995
Liberty Hill Foundation
Board Member
1990-1992
8th District Empowerment Congress
Founding Member
2002
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Women LEAD
Former National Co-Chair
National Advisory Board, National Leadership Forum Community
Former Chair
People’s Council
Founder
Homeless Health Care Policy
Board Member
present
Ad Hoc Committee on Gangs, Youth, and Violence, Los Angeles City Council
Former Member
Congressional Valley Fever Task Force
Member
present
Coalition for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
Member
present
Shadow Day, Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth
Director
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
73
Religion
Christian
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA
Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Born
October 3, 1953
Family
Divorced: Jesus Lechuga; 1 Child: Emilia (deceased); 4 Stepchildren: Scythia, Omar, Yvette, and Ollin
Contact
mayor.lacity.gov200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012