Michael M. Honda
U.S. House of Representative (D-15th/CA)
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"Thank you for your generosity and support. I am proud to work with IAPAC, the connected PAC of PAAIA, and the Iranian American community, which continues to enrich the tapestry of our great nation's diversity. I represent many Iranian Americans in my district who continue to teach me about their rich history. IAPAC's support allows me to work towards protecting their civil liberties and those of all Americans, and I look forward to continuing that work." |
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Congressman Mike Honda represents the 15th District of California. His district encompasses much of the central, northeastern and southwestern areas of Santa Clara County, including: the cities of Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos and part of southern San Jose.
Honda was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000. He serves on the Appropriations Committee, with postings on the committee’s Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Commerce, Justice, and Science, and Legislative Branch Subcommittees.
Throughout his life, Honda has remembered the lessons he learned growing up in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. This experience came to the forefront again after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. As all Americans struggled in the aftermath of the tragedy, Honda focused on protecting civil liberties and making sure the same kind of blind discrimination he experienced would not lead to internment of Middle Eastern citizens as well. He is an original cosponsor of House Resolution 476 (110th Congress), which condemns discrimination and bigotry against Iranian Americans.
Honda is the sponsor of House Resolution 267, which recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expresses appreciation to Iranian Americans for their contributions to society, and wishes Iranian Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year. Due to Honda’s leadership, the Nowruz resolution passed the House of Representatives on March 15, 2010, marking the first time the U.S. Congress has officially recognized the Iranian New Year.
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Term: 5th
First Elected: 2000
Committees: Science, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Prev. Occupation: Educator, Public Official
Prev. Political Exp.: Santa Clara Co. Supervisor, 1990-96; CA Assembly, 1996-2000
Education: BS San Jose State University, 1968; BA San Jose State University, 1969; MA San Jose State University 1973
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