Barbara Boxer
U.S. Senator and environmental advocate
Born
November 11th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from California from 1993 to 2017. Focused on environmental protection, women's rights, and healthcare. Authored legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health. Played a key role in the Democratic Party and was influential in various Senate committees, including the Environment and Public Works Committee.
Authored the Boxer-Snowe Amendment promoting climate change policy
Championed the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act
Served as Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
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