Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick

Current

• Congresswoman at United States House of Representatives

Past

• State Representative at Michigan House of Representatives
• Teacher at Detroit Public Schools

Education

• University of Michigan
• Western Michigan University
• Ferris State University

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Connections

9 connections

Industry

Government Administration

Websites

• My Website

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s Summary

Now in her seventh term serving Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s hard work and thoughtful political style have earned her the confidence and respect of her peers, who have appointed her to the powerful U.S. House Appropriations Committee. She is the third African American woman to serve on this important committee, which authorizes spending for all levels of the federal government. The Congresswoman has secured more than a half billion dollars to revitalize the state of Michigan, with emphasis on the 13th District. Congresswoman Kilpatrick has been appointed to the Defense Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee. She is the first African American woman to serve on this committee in the history of our country.

Congresswoman Kilpatrick is the only Michigan Member on the Appropriations Committee during the 111th Congress. The Congresswoman will also serve on the Transportation/HUD Committee.

The Defense bill is the largest appropriations bill in the federal government and encompasses military, defense, and intelligence agencies. The Transportation/HUD Subcommittee determines funding for several departments, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. As a Member of these subcommittees, the Congresswoman will work to restructure and revitalize our automotive and manufacturing industries and make the Detroit to Ann Arbor rail project a reality.

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s Experience

• Congresswoman

  United States House of Representatives

  (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry)

  Currently holds this position

• State Representative

  Michigan House of Representatives

  (Government Agency; Legislative Office industry)

  1978 — 1996 (18 years )

  Served for 18 years in Michigan's State House of Representatives

• Teacher

  Detroit Public Schools

  (Educational Institution; Education Management industry)

  1970 — 1978 (8 years )

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s Education

• University of Michigan

  Masters of Science , Education , 1977

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelors of Science , 1972

• Ferris State University

  Associates Degree , 1965

Additional Information

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s Websites:

• My Website

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s Groups:

Appropriations Committee , Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation/Housing and Urban Development, Congressional Black Caucus, Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s Honors:

Past Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Campaigns and Elections magazine “Five Women to Watch.” Ferris State University Honorary Doctorate of Public Service, Anthony Wayne Award for Leadership, Wayne State University; Distinguished Legislator Award, University of MI; Woman of the Year Award, Gentlemen of Wall Street, Inc.; Distinguished Alumnus Award, Ferris State University; Burton-Abercrombie Award, 15th Democratic Congressional District.