The Gentlewoman from Texas

In the Nation’s Capitol she is widely known as “The Gentlewoman From Texas”. The appellation is apt. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress. She is credited with originally authoring or co-authoring more than 34 bills that were passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President.

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, an 8th term representative and a nurse, has established herself as an influential member in Congress on issues involving science, transportation, health and education. A strong advocate for her constituents, she has become a thoughtful voice on issues like clean air and preparedness for national disasters.

Congresswoman Johnson is the Chair of The Subcommittee on Water Resources and The Environment, which has jurisdiction over water conservation, pollution control, infrastructure, and hazardous waste cleanup. Among other laws, this subcommittee is also responsible for reauthorizing The Clean Water Act. Congresswoman Johnson is the senior ranking Texan on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a member of The Aviation and Railroad Subcommittees.

As the third most senior member of The Science Committee, Congresswoman Johnson serves as leader in drafting and supporting legislation dealing with scientific research, development, and policy.

Congresswoman Johnson prides herself as being a mainstream and independent representative in Congress. For her, enacting good public policy and improving the lives of her constituents is much more important than “playing politics”, especially in times like these. For fifteen years she has been an ear and a shoulder for her constituents.