Full Name:
William Lacy Clay, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Patricia; 2 Children: Carol, William III
Birth Date:
07/27/1956
Birth Place:
Saint Louis, MO
Home City:
Saint Louis, MO
Religion:
Catholic
BS, Government/Politics, University of Maryland, 1983
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2001-2021
Candidate, United States House of Reprsentatives, Missouri, District 1, 2018, 2020
Senator, Missouri State Senate, 1991-2000
Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, 1983-1991
Member, Democratic National Committee, present
Founding Member, Congressional Black Caucus
Former Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
Former Member, Desegregation Monitoring Committee, Saint Louis Public Schools
Former Member, Desegregation Task Force
Former Ranking Member, Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Financial Services Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Government Operations Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Governor's Commission on Minority Business Development
Former Member, Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Missouri State Public Employees Deferred Compensation Commission
Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Oversight and Reform Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, United States House of Representatives
Former Chair, Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Urban Violence Task Force
Member, Workforce Task Force
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1988
Real Estate Agent, W.A. Thomas Realty, 1986-2000
Paralegal, R.A. Schwartz & Associates Law Firm, 1988-1998
State Chair, Jesse Jackson for President Campaign, 1988
Congressional Aide, Office of the Doorkeeper, United States House of Representatives, 1978-1983
Member, Board of Directors of the William L. Clay Scholarship and Research Fund, present
Member, Boards of Directors of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, present
Member, Saint Nicholas' Catholic Church, present
Board Member, Vote Smart, present
Board Member, William L. Clay Scholarship and Research Fund, present
Former Member, 100 Black Men of America
Former Member, 26th/28th Ward Democratic Organization
Former Board Member, Gateway Classics Sports Foundation, Saint Louis
Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Former Board Member, Mary Ryder Home for Aged Women
Astrological Sign:
Leo
Awards:
Mr. Clay also holds honorary degrees from Lincoln University, Harris-Stowe State University, the University of the District of Columbia and Logan College.
Father's Name:
Honorable Bill Clay
Father's Occupation:
Congressman, 32 years
Favorite Musician:
Prince
Favorite Quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Golfing, Bicycling, Fishing, Reading and Traveling