- SLAUGHTER, LOUISE M
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- Experience: House: District 25, 1987-Present
- Home State: New York
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $1,109,445Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Louise McIntosh Slaughter
- Gender: Female
- Family: Husband: Robert; 3 Children: Megan, Amy, Robin
- Birth Date: 08/14/1929
- Birth Place: Harlan County, KY
- Home City: Fairport, NY
- Religion: Episcopalian
Education
- MS, Public Health, University of Kentucky, 1953
- BS, Microbiology, University of Kentucky, 1951
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
- Democratic Whip
- Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972-1996
- Assembly Member, New York State Assembly, 1982-1986
- Legislator, Monroe County Legislature, 1975-1979
Current Legislative Committees
- Rules, Ranking Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Congressional Ad Hoc Steering Committee on Telehealth
- Member, Congressional Advisory Committee on Lyme Disease
- Member, Congressional Afterschool Caucus
- Member, Congressional Air Force Caucus
- Co-Chair, Congressional Arts Caucus
- Member, Congressional Automotive Caucus
- Member, Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus
- Co-Chair, Congressional Bipartisan Pro-Choice Caucus
- Chair, Congressional Bipartisan Upstate New York Caucus
- Member, Congressional Cancer Awareness Working Group
- Former Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
- Member, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
- Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
- Member, Congressional Economic Competitiveness Caucus
- Member, Congressional Financial Literacy Caucus
- Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
- Member, Congressional Future of American Media Caucus
- Former Co-Chair, Congressional Future of American Media Caucus
- Member, Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition
- Member, Congressional Hellenic Caucus
- Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
- Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus
- Member, Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus
- Member, Congressional Medical Technology Caucus
- Member, Congressional Minor League Baseball Caucus
- Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus
- Member, Congressional Northeast Agricultural Caucus
- Member, Congressional Older Americans Caucus
- Member, Congressional Prevention Coalition
- Member, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus
- Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
- Member, Congressional Research and Development Caucus
- Member, Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS
- Member, Congressional Task Force on Organ and Tissue Donation
- Member, Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health
- Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
- Member, Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
- Member, Congressional Women's Caucus
- Member, Democratic Steering & Policy Committee
Professional Experience
- Market Researcher
- Regional Coordinator, Office of Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo, 1979-1982
- Regional Coordinator, Office of Secretary of State Mario Cuomo, 1976-1978
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Board Member, Einstein Institute
Additional Information
Awards:
- Indian American Friendship Council Award, 2004
- Certificate of Honor, NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Organization, 2004
- Honor Award, Oncology Nursing Society, 2000
- Visionary for Women's Health Research, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, 2000
- Policy and Action Award, Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, 2001
- Certificate of Recognition, American Humane Association, 2000
- National Health Care Humanitarian Award, National Patient Advocate Foundation, 2000
- Grape & Wine Policy Leadership Award, Wine Grape Growers of America and Wine America, 2004
- Distinguished Legislator, National Disease Research Interchange, 2003
- Women's History Month Award, AARP Niagara Falls Area Chapter #283, 2004
- Superhero, New York State Community Health Care Association, 2003
- Board of Directors Award, Professional Nurses Association of Western New York, 2003
- Honor, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2004
- Legislator of the Month, The Population Institute, 2001
- Phi Delta Kappa Award for Dedicated Constituent Service, 2002
- Advocacy Award, Niagara's Planned Parenthood Partnership, 2004
- Public Policy Leadership Award, Digestive Diseases National Coalition, 2002
- Golden Baton Award, American Symphony Orchestra League, 2005
- Award, Society for Women's Health Research, 2000
- Community Health Super Hero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2001
- Certificate of Appreciation, Rochester Host Lions Club, 2000
- Friend of National Service, Americorps, 2005
- Defender of Religious Freedom, Zeta Beta Tau, 2001
- Choice USA Award, 2004
- Patsy Mink Award for Courage, 2005
- Humane Legislator of the Year, American Humane Association, 2002
- Public Conscience Award, National Tay-Sachs and Allied Disorders Association, 2002
- Huntington's Disease Award, 2004
- Robert Schuman Humanitarian Award, Instituto Europeo di Integrazione Culturale, 2000
- Legislative Recognition Award, American Ambulance Association, 2002
- Woman of Vision Award, Women in Film and Video, 2004
- Friend of the National Parks, 2005
- Monroe County Long Term Care/ACCESS Barber B. Conable, Jr. Award, 2000
- Sidney R. Yates Award for Distinguished Public Service to the Humanities, National Humanities Alliance,
2001,
2004
- President's Award, National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, 2003
General Survey
Total: 405
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
---|---|---|---|
05/17/2002 | H.R.4709 | Hormone Disruption Research Act of 2002 | 05/17/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/14/2002 | H.Con.Res.404 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding increasing the United States' commitment to the health of the world's mothers and children. | 05/14/2002 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) |
04/02/2002 | H.R.3887 | Emergency Contraception Education Act | 04/02/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
03/27/2002 | H.R.4072 | Votes for Women History Trail Act of 2002 | 03/27/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands. (All Actions) |
03/20/2002 | H.Res.339 | Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process leading up to the March 31, 2002, parliamentary elections. | 03/20/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
01/28/2002 | H.R.3597 | Keep America Secure Act | 01/28/2002 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) |
01/24/2002 | H.R.3106 | Protecting America's Children Against Terrorism Act | 01/24/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) |
01/14/2002 | H.Con.Res.285 | Condemning the more than 500 anthrax threats sent to reproductive health centers and abortion providers since October 14, 2001. | 01/14/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. (All Actions) |
11/07/2001 | H.Res.281 | Commending and urging increased support for organizations led by Afghan women that are providing substantial education, health, and relief services during a time of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and in Afghan refugee areas in neighboring countries, and for the inclusion of women in any new government established in that nation. | 11/07/2001 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (All Actions) |
06/27/2001 | H.R.1520 | Eliminate Colorectal Cancer Act of 2001 | 06/27/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (All Actions) |
03/29/2001 | H.R.602 | Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act | 03/29/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (All Actions) |
03/02/2001 | H.R.184 | College Student Credit Card Protection Act | 03/02/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. (All Actions) |
02/27/2001 | H.R.761 | Airline Merger Moratorium Act of 2001 | 02/27/2001 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
02/14/2001 | H.Con.Res.38 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Martha Matilda Harper, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | 02/14/2001 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) |
02/12/2001 | H.R.185 | Women's Right To Know Act of 2001 | 02/12/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions) |
02/07/2001 | H.R.187 | Small Communities Assistance Act of 2001 | 02/07/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. (All Actions) |
02/07/2001 | H.R.186 | Medicare Universal Product Number Act of 2001 | 02/07/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
02/07/2001 | H.R.183 | Women's Health Environmental Research Centers Act of 2000 | 02/07/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
10/20/2000 | H.R.5305 | Community Assistance Act of 2000 | 10/20/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) |
07/25/2000 | H.R.4958 | Heating Fuel Cost Relief Act of 2000 | 07/25/2000 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
Total: 6492
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