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Biography
CUMMINGS, Elijah Eugene, a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., January 18, 1951; graduated from Baltimore City College High School, Baltimore, Md., 1969; B.S., Howard University, Washington, D.C., 1973; J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Md., 1976; lawyer, private practice; chief judge, Maryland Moot Court Board; member of the Maryland state house of delegates, 1983-1996, serving as speaker pro tempore, 1995-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fourth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Kweisi Mfume, reelected to the five succeeding Congresses (April 16, 1996-present).
Bills Sponsored (23)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6999To restructure the Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater Program, and for other purposes.
09/27/2008Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
H.RES.870Congratulating the 200th Anniversary of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
09/26/2008Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.RES.1159Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surv...09/09/2008Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
H.RES.353Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment...07/09/2008UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Hill asked unanimous consent that H. Res. 353, which was adopted by the H...
H.CON.RES.138Supporting National Men's Health Week.
06/04/2008Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (663)
Bill name Last Action
H.RES.1532Condemning the November 26, 2008, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and expressing sympathy to ...12/10/2008Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6316To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through the creation of a domestic carbon market and in...11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
H.RES.1529Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first ...11/19/2008Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R.4131To designate a portion of California State Route 91 located in Los Angeles County, California, as...10/21/2008Signed by President.

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