Carolyn Bosher Maloney (née Carolyn Jane Bosher, February 19, 1946) is an American politician. She was the U.S. Representative from 1993 to 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Carolyn Maloney | |
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Chair of the House Oversight Committee | |
In office November 20, 2019 – January 3, 2023 Acting: October 17, 2019 – November 20, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Elijah Cummings |
Succeeded by | TBD |
Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee | |
In office January 3, 2019 – January 16, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Mike Lee |
Succeeded by | Don Beyer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bill Green (Redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Jerry Nadler (Redistricting) |
Constituency | 14th district (1993–2013) 12th district (2013–2023) |
Member of the New York City Council | |
In office January 1, 1983 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Robert Rodriguez |
Succeeded by | Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff |
Constituency | 8th district (1983–91) 4th district (1992–93) |
Personal details | |
Born | Carolyn Jane Bosher February 19, 1946 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Education | Greensboro College (BA) |
Website | House website |
On October 17, 2019, Maloney was chosen by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to become acting chair of the House Oversight Committee after the death of Elijah Cummings,[1][2] and won the election to become chair on November 20.[3]
In August 2022, Maloney lost re-nomination to U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler.
References
change- ↑ "Maloney to be acting House oversight chair after Cummings death aide". Reuters. October 17, 2019.
- ↑ "'There can be no slowdown': Dems keep up impeachment push while mourning Cummings". Politico. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ↑ Ferris, Sarah (November 20, 2019). "Rep. Carolyn Maloney wins election to chair House Oversight Committee". Politico. Retrieved November 20, 2019.