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G. Butterfield
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G. Butterfield

G. Butterfield

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (NC-1)
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
79
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Wilson, NC
Residence
Wilson, NC
Born
April 27, 1947
Family
Divorced; 3 Children: Valeisha, Lenai, Tunya
Education
BA, Political Science/Sociology
North Carolina Central University
1971
JD
North Carolina Central University School of Law
1974
Political Career3
Justice
North Carolina State Supreme Court
2001-2002
Chief Deputy Whip
United States House of Representatives
2007-2023
Representative
United States House of Representatives
2004-2023
Professional Background3
Specialist
United States Army
1968-1970
Senior Partner
Fitch, Butterfield and Wynn
1975-1988
Judge
North Carolina Superior Court
1988-2000, 2002-2004
Organizations7
North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers
Former President
Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church
Trustee/Chair, Finance Ministry
North Carolina Bar Association
Vice President
2003-present
Board of Trustees, Gallaudet University
Member
Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church
Member
present
Board of Visitors, North Carolina Central University School of Law
Member
Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Incorporated
Fellowman
present
Committees32
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
Member
Congressional Black Caucus
Chair
2014-present
Congressional Diabetes Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Glaucoma Caucus
Member
present
State Medicaid Expansion Caucus
Co-Chair
present
House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus
Member
present
Community College Caucus
Member
present
Congressional African Partnership for Economic Growth
Member
present
Out-of-Poverty Caucus
Co-Chair
present
Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Oral Health Caucus
Member
present
Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus
Member
present
Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Joint Strike Fighter
Member
present
Congressional Rural Housing
Member
present
Congressional Submarine Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease
Member
present
Congressional Textile Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Diversity and Innovation Caucus
Co-Chair
present
House Bike Caucus
Member
present
Childhood Cancer Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Boating Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Caucus on Community Health Centers
Member
present
Congressional Coast Guard
Member
present
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Native American Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Vision Caucus
Member
present
Congressional Friends of Job Corps Caucus
Member
present
House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Member
present
Subcommittee on Energy, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
79
Religion
Baptist
Birthplace
Wilson, NC
Residence
Wilson, NC
Born
April 27, 1947
Family
Divorced; 3 Children: Valeisha, Lenai, Tunya