Eddie Bernice Johnson

American politician and nurse

Eddie Bernice Johnson - American politician and nurse
Born

December 3rd, 1935
89 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A politician and nurse, contributions focused on healthcare and education policy. Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, representing the 30th district. Advocated for veterans' healthcare issues and women's rights. Instrumental in establishing significant funding for STEM education initiatives and advancing legislation related to environmental protection.

Served as the first African American woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Spearheaded the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) authorization bill

Advocated for increased funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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