Jerry Lewis (California politician)

American politician

Charles Jeremy Lewis (October 21, 1934 – July 15, 2021) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative, last serving California's 41st congressional district. He is a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in that role during the 109th Congress.

Jerry Lewis
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byShirley Neil Pettis
Succeeded byPaul Cook (Redistricting)
Constituency37th district (1979–1983)
35th district (1983–1993)
40th district (1993–2003)
41st district (2003–2013)
Ranking Member of the
House Appropriations Committee
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
LeaderJohn Boehner
Preceded byDave Obey
Succeeded byNorm Dicks
Chair of the
House Appropriations Committee
In office
January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007
SpeakerDennis Hastert
Preceded byBill Young
Succeeded byDave Obey
Chair of the House Republican Conference
In office
January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993
DeputyBill McCollum
LeaderBob Michel
Preceded byDick Cheney
Succeeded byDick Armey
Chair of the
House Republican Policy Committee
In office
January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1989
LeaderBob Michel
Preceded byDick Cheney
Succeeded byMickey Edwards
Member of the California State Assembly
In office
1969–1978
Preceded byL. Stewart Hinckley
Succeeded byBill Leonard
Constituency73rd district (1969–1975)
67th district (1975–1978)
Personal details
Born
Charles Jeremy Lewis

(1934-10-21)October 21, 1934
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedJuly 15, 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 86)
Redlands, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Arlene Lewis
ResidenceRedlands, California
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
OccupationInsurance broker

In January 2012 he announced that he was not running for re-election and would end his congressional career in January 2013.

Lewis died on July 15, 2021 in Redlands, California at the age of 86.[1]

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