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Summary

Representative Cedric L. Richmond

Full Name: Cedric L. Richmond
Office: U.S. House (LA) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 12/02/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Single
Birth Date: 09/13/1973
Birth Place: New Orleans, LA
Home City: Baton Rouge, LA
Religion: Christian - Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HR 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Legislation (Nay)

May 18, 2012 - Appropriates $88.5 billion for overseas contingency operations for fiscal year 2013 (Secs. 4102, 4202, 4302, 4402, 4502, 4602). Appropriates $18.1 billion ...

H Amdt 1103 - Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
Amendment (Nay)

May 17, 2012 - Requires the withdrawal of both members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan. Prohibits the ...

HR 658 - Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 3, 2012 - Appropriates $3.35 billion for each fiscal year from 2012 through 2015 for airport planning and development (Sec. 101). Appropriates $2.7 billion for ...

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Recent Public Statements

Reps. Richmond and Murphy Announce Formation of Bipartisan Disaster Relief Caucus

June 4, 2013 - Coinciding with the start of hurricane season and in the wake of devastating tornadoes, U.S. Representatives Cedric L. Richmond and Patrick E. Murphy today announced ...

Murphy Announces Formation of Bipartisan Disaster Relief Caucus

June 4, 2013 - Coinciding with the start of hurricane season and in the wake of devastating tornadoes, U.S. Representative Patrick E. Murphy announced today the formation of the ...

Letter to President Barack Obama - VA Disability Claims Backlog

May 28, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL Positions (House Only) 46
2011 Fleet Reserve Association Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $937,451.41
Total Spent $826,311.02
Cash On Hand $15,411.75
Debt $59,446.50
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Cedric Richmond 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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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://richmond.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

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

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://youtube.com/cedricrichmond

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RepRichmond

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

Washington, D.C.
240 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6636
Fax: 202-225-1988

District
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3200
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: 504-365-0390

District
2021 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 309
New Orleans, LA 70122
Phone: 504-288-3777
Fax: 504-288-4090

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