First Marylander to hold the position of House of Representatives Minority Whip.
Grew up in Mitchellville, Maryland.
Graduated from Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park ; Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C..
Member of the US House of Representatives (Democrat) (1981- ), representing Marylands 5th congressional district.
U.S. House of Representatives minority whip (2003-2007, 2011 - present).
Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives (2007-2011).
