Grace Flores Napolitano

Democrat Representative of California's 31st district

Representative
California, district 34
January 6, 1999 - January 3, 2001
Representative
California, district 34
January 3, 2001 - January 3, 2003
Representative
California, district 38
January 7, 2003 - January 3, 2005
Representative
California, district 38
January 4, 2005 - January 3, 2007
Representative
California, district 38
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Representative
California, district 38
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
California, district 38
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
California, district 32
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
California, district 32
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
California, district 32
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
California, district 32
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 32
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 31
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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@GraceNapolitano

napolitano.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 4, 1936 (87 years old)

Birthday

Has served in the United States House of Representatives since 1999, representing various districts in California's San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County.
Previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Norwalk City Council, including a term as mayor.
Worked for 21 years at Ford Motor Company before entering politics.
Has focused on issues such as international trade, environmental protection, transportation, immigration, and mental health during her political career.
Is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Has been involved in controversies regarding campaign finance, specifically related to a personal loan made to her campaign.
Announced in July 2023 that she would not seek re-election in 2024.
Voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 due to concerns over indefinite detention provisions.
Has been a long-standing member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, focusing on water conservation and management.
Founded and chaired the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, focusing on mental health issues among various demographics, including Latina adolescents.
Chaired the Congressional Hispanic Caucus during the 109th Congress.
Has consistently supported President Joe Biden's positions during the 117th Congress.
Opposed the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Experienced personal loss with the death of her husband, Frank Napolitano, and her daughter, Yolanda Maria Louwers.
Suffered a minor hemorrhagic stroke in 2016 but returned to work within a few months.