Member, District 32
About Hilda L. Solis
From El Monte, CA; born in Los Angeles, CA,
October 20, 1957; education: B.A., California Polytechnic University,
Pomona; M.S., University of Southern California; professional: White
House Office of Hispanic Affairs during the Carter Administration;
management analyst, U.S. Office of Management and Budget; Rio Hondo
Community College Board of Trustees; Los Angeles County Insurance
Commission; public service: California State Assembly, 1992-94;
California State Senate, 1994-2000; first Latina to serve in the State
Senate; recognized and honored by numerous community and civic
organizations; co-chair, Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues; member,
Congressional Hispanic Caucus; committees: Energy and Commerce;
subcommittees: ranking member, Environment and Hazardous Materials;
Energy and Air Quality; elected to the 107th Congress on November 7,
2000; reelected to each succeeding Congress.