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Biography
Lucille Roybal-Allard is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. She represents California's 40th congressional district. She has a longstanding career in public service and is known for her advocacy on issues related to labor rights, healthcare, and immigration reform. Roybal-Allard is also recognized for being the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress, highlighting her role as a trailblazer for minority representation.
Education and Political Experience
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Los Angeles
Political Experience
- Elected to the California State Assembly where she served before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
- Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993
- Has held positions on various committees including the Appropriations Committee
- Advocate for community health, workers' rights, and social justice initiatives
At a glance
- Office
- State Assembly
- District
- 40
- Party
- Democratic
- Born
- June 12, 1941 (85 years old)