Leonard L. Boswell

Democrat Representative of Iowa's 3rd district

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http://boswell.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1934 (84 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 2018

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 3rd congressional district from 1997 to 2013.
Member of the Democratic Party.
Prior military career included 20 years in the United States Army, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel and earning multiple awards, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Bronze Stars.
Elected to the Iowa Senate in 1984, serving three terms and holding the position of President of the Iowa Senate from 1993 to 1996.
Authored the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, which provides mental health services for veterans.
Supported the Affordable Care Act and advocated for tax increases on high-income earners.
Voted in favor of the USA PATRIOT Act and the invasion of Iraq.
Strong proponent of gun rights, receiving an “A” rating from the NRA during his re-election campaign.
Supported various economic stimulus measures, including the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Faced significant challenges in his later political career due to redistricting and ultimately lost re-election in 2012.
Personal life included a long marriage and involvement in farming, with a family history in agriculture.
Experienced a serious health issue in 2005, which affected his congressional attendance.
Passed away in 2018 after a prolonged illness.