Serving her fifth term in the House of Representatives, U.S.
Representative Louis
McIntosh Slaughter has been described by the Washington Post as
"one of the most
powerful women in Congress."
In her nine years in the House, Rep. Slaughter has made profound
contributions on
a wide range of issues—from passing tax incentives for the
creation of new
jobs in small manufacturing to broadening safeguards for domestic
violence victims.
Ranking third on the House Budget Committee, Rep. Slaughter is
one of the few women
on this committee and has earned recognition for being a vocal
opponent of some
of the cuts being proposed in this current Congress.
She represents the 28th Congressional district of New York State
(Rochester).
Selected Achievements and Activities
Chair of the Task Force on Women's Health in Congress and
is an outspoken
advocate for women's health, helping to secure nearly a half
billion dollars for
breast cancer research this year alone.
As the only bacteriologist in Congress (having a master's
degree in Public
Health), Rep. Slaughter this year argued fervently for the
modernization of
meat
inspection
laws. Rep. Slaughter is also the chair of the Congressional Arts
Caucus, and has
fought hard for NEA funding.
Is one of the original sponsors of both the Freedom of Access
to
Clinics bill (FACE) that was signed into law by President
Clinton, as well as the
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Credited by ABC News for her efforts in the passage in the
House on the Ban
on Assault Weapons and is currently working on a law to mandate
life without parole
for repeated sexual offenders.
Has
been a national advocate to expand educational opportunities for
homeless children,
and was instrumental in passing the Homeless Assistance
Amendments Act. She continues
to fight for funding for homeless children.
Serves
on the Government Reform and Oversight Committee, and is a
member
of the Subcommittee
on National Economic Growth, National Resources and Regulatory
Affairs, and the
Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs and
Criminal Justice.
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