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Susan Davis is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for California’s 53rd congressional district from 2001 to 2023.

Personal Life

Susan Davis was born on April 13, 1944, in New Rochelle, New York. Her birth name is Susan Jill Jacobs and she is Jewish.

She graduated with a BA in political science from the University of California, Berkeley in 1965. After graduating, she worked as a teacher and a social worker.

Political Career

In 1981, Davis was elected to the San Diego City Council representing the 3rd district. She was the first female Jewish person to serve on the council.

In 1992, Davis was elected to the California State Assembly representing the 79th Assembly District. She served in the Assembly until 2000.

U.S. House of Representatives

In 2000, Davis was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California’s 53rd congressional district. She served in the House for 22 years and was a member of the Democratic Party.

Committee Assignments

During her time in the House, Davis served on several committees, including:

Committee on Armed Services
Committee on Education and Labor
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Committee on Small Business

Legislative Accomplishments

Some of Davis’s most notable legislative accomplishments include:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline Reauthorization Act of 2005
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The Affordable Care Act
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Retirement

In 2022, Davis announced that she would not seek re-election to the House. She cited her age and her desire to spend more time with her family as reasons for her retirement.