- BLACKBURN, MARSHA MRS.
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- Experience: House: District 7, 2003-Present
- Home State: Tennessee
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $1,532,284Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Marsha Blackburn
- Gender: Female
- Family: Husband: Chuck; 2 Children: Mary, Chad
- Birth Date: 06/06/1952
- Birth Place: Laurel, MS
- Home City: Brentwood, TN
- Religion: Presbyterian
Education
- BS, Mississippi State University, 1973
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
- Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives
- Assistant Minority Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2002-2006
- Senator, Tennessee State Senate, District 23, 1998-2002
Current Legislative Committees
- Budget, Member
- Energy and Commerce, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Member
- Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Member
- Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Energy and Commerce), Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Founder, Congressional Songwriters Caucus
- Chairman, Congressional Songwriters Caucus
- Co-Chair, House Task Force on Waste, Fraud and Abuse
- Executive Director, Tennessee Film, Entertainment, and Music Commission, 1995-1997
Professional Experience
- Owner, Marketing Strategies
- Director, Retail Fashion, Special Events, Caster Knott Company, 1975-1978
- Sales Manager, Southwestern Company, 1973-1975
- Student Manager, Southwestern Company, 1971-1973
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- President, American Lung Association of Middle Tennessee
- Member, Brentwood Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Christ Presbyterian
- Member, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
- President, Nashville Symphony Guild
- Board Member, Nashville Zoo
- Member, Rotary Club
- Member, Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board
- State Chair, American Council of Young Political Leaders, 1994
Additional Information
Awards:
- American Conservative Union, Best and Brightest Award
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Spirit of Enterprise Award
- Taxpayer Hero, Americans for Tax Reform, 2003-2015
- Conservative Leadership Award, Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute
- Honorary doctorate in letters, King University
- Congressional Grammy, Recording Academy, 2007
- White Hat award,Nashville Songwriters Association, 2007
- Platinum Award, Recording Industry Association of America, 2008
- Visionary Award, The Cecil Scaife Foundation
- Lawmaker of the Year, Independent Electrical Contractors, 2006
- HITN Innovation Award, Health IT Now, 2012
- Distinguished Leader Award, Susan B. Anthony List
- 40 Most Interesting Women in Politics, The Washington Post
- Woman of Valor, Independent Women's Forum, 2014
- Small Business Bureau and Entrepreneurship Council, Small Business Champion
- Family Research Council, True Blue Award
General Survey
Total: 158
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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09/17/2008 | H.Res.1425 | Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate humanitarian, whose music laid the foundation for many musical styles, including R&B, disco, and rap. | 09/17/2008 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
09/15/2008 | H.R.6860 | Oil and Gas Lease Reform Act of 2008 | 09/15/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (All Actions) |
07/30/2008 | H.R.6666 | To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. | 07/30/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions) |
04/23/2008 | H.Res.1138 | Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the greater mid-southern region for 77 years. | 04/23/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
02/28/2008 | H.R.5513 | Stop Adolescent Smoking Without Excessive Bureaucracy Act of 2008 | 02/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
12/06/2007 | H.R.4307 | Consumer Freedom of Choice in Cable Act | 12/06/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (All Actions) |
10/12/2007 | H.R.3494 | Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2007 | 10/12/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (All Actions) |
09/21/2007 | H.R.3615 | To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region. | 09/21/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) |
04/25/2007 | H.R.2013 | Toy Gun Marking Improvement Act | 04/25/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (All Actions) |
03/27/2007 | H.R.1314 | Photo Identification Security Act | 03/27/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions) |
02/07/2007 | H.R.749 | Health Care Choices for Seniors Act | 02/07/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
01/24/2007 | H.R.581 | Savings for Seniors Act of 2007 | 01/24/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (All Actions) |
01/10/2007 | H.R.379 | To make 5 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for fiscal year 2007. | 01/10/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) |
01/10/2007 | H.R.374 | To make 2 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for fiscal year 2007. | 01/10/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) |
01/10/2007 | H.R.373 | To make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security discretionary spending for fiscal year 2007. | 01/10/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) |
12/20/2006 | H.R.4583 | Wool Suit Fabric Labeling Fairness and International Standards Conforming Act | 12/20/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-428. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
07/18/2006 | H.R.5464 | Veterans Identity Protection Act | 07/18/2006 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) |
02/17/2006 | H.R.4662 | Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2006 | 02/17/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (All Actions) |
01/03/2006 | H.R.4551 | Health Care Choices for Seniors Act | 01/03/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (All Actions) |
12/01/2005 | H.R.1972 | Franklin National Battlefield Study Act | 12/01/2005 Became Public Law No: 109-120. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
Total: 2622
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