Eddie Bernice Johnson
American politician and nurse
Born
Died
2023
3 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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