James Hubert Bilbray

Democrat Representative of Nevada's 1st district

Congresses Served

House Terms

May 19, 1938 (83 years old)

Birthday

September 19, 2021

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Nevada’s 1st congressional district from 1987 to 1995.
Practiced law and held various legal positions, including deputy district attorney and chief legal counsel in juvenile court.
Elected to the Nevada State Senate, serving from 1981 to 1987, where he chaired the Taxation Committee.
Chaired the Small Business Subcommittee on Taxation, Tourism, and Procurement during his time in Congress.
Appointed to the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, serving from 2006 to 2016.
Involved in the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission from 2005 to 2006.
Received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2001.
Had a family background in politics, with a cousin who also served in Congress.
Resided in Las Vegas until his death in 2021.