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| name = Karen Bass | | name = Karen Bass | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|10|3}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|10|3}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[ | | birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S. | ||
| occupation = [[Politician]], [[Social Worker]] | |||
| office = [[U.S. Representative]] | |||
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] | | party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] | ||
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'''Karen Ruth Bass''' (born October 3, 1953) is an American [[politician]] and [[social worker]] serving as the | '''Karen Ruth Bass''' (born October 3, 1953) is an American [[politician]] and [[social worker]] serving as the [[U.S. Representative]] for [[California's 37th congressional district]]. She is a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. | ||
== Early | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Bass was born in [[Los Angeles | Karen Bass was born in [[Los Angeles, California]]. She attended [[California State University, Dominguez Hills]], where she earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[health sciences]]. She later received a [[Master of Social Work]] from the [[University of Southern California]]. | ||
== | == Career == | ||
=== | === Social Work === | ||
Bass | Before entering politics, Bass worked as a [[social worker]] and was involved in community organizing. She founded the [[Community Coalition]], an organization focused on addressing social and economic issues in South Los Angeles. | ||
=== | === Political Career === | ||
Bass was elected to the [[California State Assembly]] in 2004. She served as the [[Speaker of the California State Assembly]] from 2008 to 2010, becoming the first African-American woman to hold the position. | |||
In 2010, Bass was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]], representing [[California's 37th congressional district]]. She has been re-elected multiple times and has served on various committees, including the [[House Committee on Foreign Affairs]] and the [[House Judiciary Committee]]. | |||
Bass was elected | |||
== | == Political Positions == | ||
Bass | Bass is known for her work on [[healthcare reform]], [[criminal justice reform]], and [[foreign policy]]. She has been an advocate for [[affordable housing]], [[education]], and [[social justice]]. | ||
== | == Personal Life == | ||
Karen Bass is a resident of [[Los Angeles]]. She has one daughter, Emilia Bass-Lechuga, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2006. | |||
== See Also == | |||
* [[California State Assembly]] | * [[California State Assembly]] | ||
* [[United States House of Representatives]] | * [[United States House of Representatives]] | ||
* [[Democratic Party (United States)]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [https://www.house.gov/representatives/karen-bass Official House of Representatives Biography] | |||
* [https://www.communitycoalition.org/ Community Coalition] | |||
== External | == External Links == | ||
* [https://bass.house.gov/ Official U.S. House website] | |||
* [https://www.karenbass.com/ Campaign website] | |||
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[[Category:1953 births]] | [[Category:1953 births]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from California]] | [[Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from California]] | ||
[[Category:California Democrats]] | |||
[[Category:African-American women in politics]] | |||
[[Category:Women state legislators in California]] | |||
[[Category:Speakers of the California State Assembly]] | [[Category:Speakers of the California State Assembly]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:University of Southern California alumni]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:California State University, Dominguez Hills alumni]] | ||
Revision as of 04:32, 29 December 2024
Karen Ruth Bass (born October 3, 1953) is an American politician and social worker serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 37th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early Life and Education
Karen Bass was born in Los Angeles, California. She attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences. She later received a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
Career
Social Work
Before entering politics, Bass worked as a social worker and was involved in community organizing. She founded the Community Coalition, an organization focused on addressing social and economic issues in South Los Angeles.
Political Career
Bass was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004. She served as the Speaker of the California State Assembly from 2008 to 2010, becoming the first African-American woman to hold the position.
In 2010, Bass was elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 37th congressional district. She has been re-elected multiple times and has served on various committees, including the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Judiciary Committee.
Political Positions
Bass is known for her work on healthcare reform, criminal justice reform, and foreign policy. She has been an advocate for affordable housing, education, and social justice.
Personal Life
Karen Bass is a resident of Los Angeles. She has one daughter, Emilia Bass-Lechuga, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2006.
See Also
References
External Links
Categories:
- 1953 births
- Living people
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from California
- California Democrats
- African-American women in politics
- Women state legislators in California
- Speakers of the California State Assembly
- University of Southern California alumni
- California State University, Dominguez Hills alumni
