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Summary

Representative Chaka Fattah, Sr.

Full Name: Chaka Fattah, Sr.
Office: U.S. House (PA) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Renee; 4 Children: Frances, Chaka, Cameron, Chandler
Birth Date: 11/21/1956
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
Home City: Philadelphia, PA
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HR 436 - Repeals Excise Tax on Medical Devices
Legislation (Nay)

June 7, 2012 - Repeals the 2.3 percent tax on medical devices previously imposed on manufactures, producers and importers (Sec. 2). Repeals the limitation on reimbursing ...

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Recent Public Statements

Fattah Trip to Ireland Gains Broader International Significance

May 17, 2013 - Invited by the 2013 Irish Presidency of the European Union and the European Commission, Congressman Fattah will be participating in an invitation-only conference: Healthy Brain: ...

Letter to President Obama - Calls on the Administration to Invest in the American Dream

May 9, 2013 - Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), called on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase their commitment to the Housing Trust Fund -- creating a pathway for ...

Fattah Applauds April Jobs Report

May 3, 2013 - Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), a Senior Member on the House Appropriations Committee releases the following statement on April's job numbers: Washington DC -- "April's unemployment ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Association of University Centers on Disabilities Positions 75%
2011 The Children's Health Fund Positions (House Only) 100%
2011 AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association Positions 67%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $554,638.34
Total Spent $525,952.05
Cash On Hand $29,868.77
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Chaka Fattah, Sr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Chaka Fattah, Sr.'s Pennsylvania Congressional Election 2008 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://fattahforms.house.gov/contact-rep-fattah

Washington, D.C. Website
http://fattah.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/repfattah

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/chakafattah

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/ChakaFattah

Washington, D.C.
2301 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4001
Fax: 202-225-5392

District
2401 North 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-871-4455
Fax: 215-871-4456

Key Staff
Dolores Ridley
Scheduler
2301 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3802
Phone: 202-225-4001
Fax: 202-225-5392

Key Staff
Debra Anderson
Communications Director
2301 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3802
Phone: 202-225-4001
Fax: 202-225-5392

Key Staff
Michelle Anderson-Lee
Chief of Staff
2301 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3802
Phone: 202-225-4001
Fax: 202-225-5392

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