Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge, who represents the 11th District of Ohio, is a committed public servant who brings a hard-working, problem-solving spirit to Congress and to the task of creating jobs, attacking predatory lending, aiding small businesses, and improving health care and education. These characteristics were honed while serving as Warrensville Heights’ first African American female Mayor.

Through appointments on House Committees and Caucuses, Representative Fudge puts her strong work ethic into practice. On the Agriculture Committee, she continues her commitment to ending childhood obesity in a generation, stamping out hunger and monitoring the safety of our food supply. On the Science, Space and Technology Committee, Congresswoman Fudge focuses on the robust aerospace industry as well as strengthening STEM education. She has a demonstrated record of advocating for the protection of Medicare and Social Security. Congresswoman Fudge has been vocal in her opposition to laws limiting the rights of Americans to vote, especially laws that disproportionately impact seniors, minorities, the disabled and students. Congresswoman Fudge is a strong advocate for policies that stimulate economic growth, support small business and encourage job creation. She sponsored the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011, which would revitalize communities and put Americans to work, in addition to a bill that incentivizes matching workers' skills with job openings, the Hire, Train, and Retain Act.

Congresswoman Fudge earned a Business Administration degree from Ohio State University and a law degree from Cleveland State University. She served as the chief administrator for her beloved friend and then Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Stephanie Tubbs Jones. When Tubbs Jones was elected to Congress, Representative Fudge became her first Chief of Staff. Congresswoman Fudge is now serving in her third term. She was elected in a special election in November 2008, re-elected in the general election that was held that same month and again in 2010. She is past National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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