Mary Bono

Republican Representative of California's 45th district

202-225-5330

http://bono.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 24, 1961 (63 years old)

Birthday

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1998 to 2013, representing two congressional districts in California.
First elected to Congress to fill the vacancy left by her late husband, Sonny Bono.
A member of the Republican Party, she was the only Republican woman on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton.
Chaired the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade and was the first Republican woman to hold this position.
Played a significant role in creating VA clinics in California and was involved in bipartisan legislation, including the amendment of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
Voted in favor of repealing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy regarding openly homosexual service members.
After leaving Congress, became a senior vice president at a federal affairs consulting firm and founded her own political affairs consulting firm.
Advocated for gender equality and women’s issues, including forming the House Women’s Policy Committee.
Engaged in humanitarian efforts, particularly in education for girls in Pakistan.
Has been married multiple times, including to a former astronaut and a congressman.