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Summary

Representative Donna F. Edwards

Full Name: Donna F. Edwards
Office: U.S. House (MD) - District 4, Democratic
First Elected: 06/17/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Divorced; 1 Child
Birth Date: 06/28/1958
Birth Place: Yancyville, NC
Home City: Fort Washington, MD

Recent Key Votes

HR 3409 - Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Sept. 21, 2012

HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Aug. 2, 2012 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide compensation to eligible producers on a farm for livestock losses that resulted from either of the following ...

HR 4402 - National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

July 12, 2012 - Authorizes the mining of critical and strategic minerals with a mineral exploration or mine permit on National Forest lands classified as principally recreational (Sec. ...

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Recent Public Statements

Letter to Senator Reid and Senator McConnell - Confirmation of Tom Perez

May 16, 2013 - Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and 137 House Democrats in urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate ...

Letter to Secretary Lahood - Give UAS Test Site Proposal Strong Consideration

May 14, 2013 - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD), together with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and the bipartisan Maryland House Delegation, sent a ...

Edwards Statement on President Obama's Nomination of Davita Vance-Cooks to Public Printer

May 9, 2013 - Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement today regarding President Barack Obama's nomination of Davita Vance-Cooks to Public Printer, Government Printing Office. "I ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Net Congressional Score 81%
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Regressive Action Score 4
2009-2010 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Progressive Action Score 65%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $783,055.51
Total Spent $774,458.79
Cash On Hand $20,934.18
Debt $10,020.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Donna Edwards refused to tell citizens where she 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
http://donnaedwards.house.gov/contact-rep-edwards1/

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Congresswoman-Donna-F-Edwards/107297211756

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

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

Washington, D.C.
2445 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-8699
Fax: 202-225-8714

District
5001 Silver Hill Road, Suite 106
Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: 301-516-7601
Fax: 301-516-7608

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