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Religion: Episcopal
Education: Harvard University (BA), Boston College Law School (JD)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Background: Attorney, first African American congressman from Virginia since Reconstruction
Net Worth: ~$1.4 million (2018 OpenSecrets estimate)
NRA Rating: F
Heritage Action Score: 0% (119th session) / 8% lifetime
Committees: Education and the Workforce (Ranking Member)
Next Election Year: 2026
Served since 1993. Longest-serving member of VA delegation. Progressive voting record. F-rated by NRA. 100% NARAL rating.
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