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Marcia Fudge
Marcia Fudge
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NameMarcia Fudge
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2021
Office18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
PresidentJoe Biden
Term startMarch 10, 2021
Term endMarch 22, 2024
PredecessorBen Carson
SuccessorAdrianne Todman (acting)
Office1Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
Term start12013
Term end12015
Predecessor1Emanuel Cleaver
Successor1G. K. Butterfield
State2Ohio
District211th
Term start2November 18, 2008
Term end2March 10, 2021
Predecessor2Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Successor2Shontel Brown
Birth nameMarcia Louise Fudge
Birth date29 October 1952
Birth placeCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationThe Ohio State University (BA)
Alma materCleveland State University (JD)

Marcia Fudge is an American attorney and politician who served as the 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Ohio's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2008 to 2021, where she chaired the Congressional Black Caucus and served on influential committees including the House Committee on Agriculture. Fudge's career has been defined by advocacy for civil rights, housing equity, and nutrition assistance programs.

Early life and education

Marcia Louise Fudge was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised in the Cuyahoga County suburb of Warrensville Heights. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business, before earning her Juris Doctor from the Cleveland State University College of Law. Her early professional experience included work as a practicing attorney and serving in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office, laying a foundation for her future in public service and law.

Early political career

Fudge began her political career as a staffer and later chief of staff to her predecessor, Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Following Tubbs Jones's sudden death in 2008, Fudge was elected to succeed her, entering the United States House of Representatives. Prior to her congressional service, she served as the mayor of Warrensville Heights from 2000 to 2008, where she focused on community development and municipal management, earning recognition from organizations like the National League of Cities.

U.S. House of Representatives

During her tenure in the United States House of Representatives, Fudge served on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Education and Labor. She was a prominent member of the Congressional Black Caucus, serving as its chair from 2013 to 2015, and was also a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Fudge was a staunch advocate for expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and protecting voting rights, co-sponsoring legislation like the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. She played a key role in the 2014 Farm Bill negotiations and was a vocal critic of the administration of Donald Trump.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Nominated by President Joe Biden, Fudge was confirmed by the United States Senate as United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in March 2021. Her tenure focused on addressing racial inequity in housing, increasing the supply of affordable housing, and combating homelessness through initiatives like the House America initiative. She oversaw the implementation of major provisions from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at community development. Fudge resigned from the position in March 2024, succeeded by acting secretary Adrianne Todman.

Political positions and legacy

Throughout her career, Fudge has maintained progressive positions on social and economic issues, including strong support for labor unions like the AFL–CIO, reproductive rights as defined by Roe v. Wade, and environmental justice. Her legacy is marked by her work to strengthen federal nutrition programs, her leadership in the Congressional Black Caucus, and her efforts at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote fair housing and equitable community investment. She has received numerous awards from groups such as the NAACP and the National Association of Realtors for her public service.

Category:1952 births Category:Living people Category:United States Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development Category:United States representatives from Ohio