Education
B.A., Central State University (1972); M.S., Wright State University (1974); doctoral coursework, University of Cincinnati
Career History
Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives
State Representative, 27th District
Ohio House of Representatives
Senior Vice President for Outreach and Engagement
The Ohio State University
Professor
Sinclair Community College
Executive Director of Human Services
Montgomery County, Ohio
Recent Legislation
H.Res. 290
· Sponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.
Apr 13, 2023
H.Res. 291
· Sponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".
Apr 13, 2023
H.R. 703
· Sponsor
Black History is American History Act
Feb 1, 2023
Committee Assignments
Member
Ranking Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Advocates expanding the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and introduced the Housing Financial Literacy Act to give first-time homebuyers FHA premium discounts after completing counseling.
Co-chairs the bipartisan Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus and pushes for expanded access to financial education resources and foreclosure counseling.
Supports the Community Investment and Prosperity Act to raise banks' investment caps from 15% to 20%, directing more private capital into local economic development.
As CBC Chair, helped pass the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and pushed for policing reform legislation.
Contact & Resources
Ohio(OH)
R
Mike DeWine
With God, All Things Are Possible
The Buckeye State's 15 House seats used to predict presidents; now they just predict Republican victories. From Cleveland's struggles to Columbus's growth to Cincinnati's conservatism, Ohio's the Midwest in microcosm.
Capital
Columbus
Population
11.8M
2024 Turnout
65.4%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
15
Electoral Votes
17
District
OH-3