Congresswoman Jackie Speier Congressional District 12 US House of Representatives Government

While attending public schools in South San Francisco, Jackie learned judo from legendary Cahill's Academy in San Bruno where she achieved the level of brown belt. She graduated from Mercy High School in Burlingame, and received her BA from UC Davis and her JD from UC Hastings College of the Law. After returning home, Jackie became the youngest person ever elected to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. After six years as a Supervisor, Jackie went on to serve 10 years in the California State Assembly. In 1998, she was elected to the State Senate, where she represented San Francisco and San Mateo County for eight years. During her tenure in the legislature Jackie achieved an impressive record with over 300 pieces of legislation signed into law by both Democratic and Republican Governors. She has authored groundbreaking legislation in privacy and consumer protection, child welfare, and healthcare. Many of her bills have become templates for other state and national legislation.

• Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D) - Official web site. Included are a biography, issues, congressional district 12 congresswoman jackie speier legislation and services.

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