Collected by: UCLA

Archived since: Oct, 2014

Description:

The Honorable Henry A. Waxman represented Los Angeles in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 2014. Over his 40 year career, Rep. Waxman was a leader on health and environmental issues and fought for universal health insurance, comprehensive Medicare and Medicaid coverage, tobacco regulation, AIDS research and treatment, action on climate change, and strong air and water quality standards, among many other issues. Rep. Waxman served as the Chairman (2009-2010) and Ranking Member (2011-2014) of the House Energy and Commerce Committee; the Chairman (2007-2008) and Ranking Member (1997-2006) of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee; and the Chairman (1979-1994) and Ranking Member (1995-1996) of the Health and Environment Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Subject:   Government - US Federal,  Politics & Elections