First Marylander to hold the position of House of Representatives
Minority Whip.
Grew up in Mitchellville, Maryland.
Graduated from Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland; University
of Maryland, College Park (1963); Georgetown University Law Center in
Washington, D.C. (1966).
U.S. Representative (Democrat) from Maryland (1981- ), representing the 5th congressional district, an area generally southeast of Washington, D.C.
U.S. House of Representatives minority whip (2003-2007, 2011-2019).
Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives (2007-2011, 2019-2023).