Years in Office
9
Bills Sponsored
58
Bills Co-Sponsored
2922
Committees
1
Dwight Evans Biography
Education
- B.A., La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA(1975)
- Associate's Degree, Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA(1973)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2016-Present)Representing Pennsylvania's 3rd district
Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(1981–2016)(chairman, House Appropriations Committee, 1990–2010)
Teacher
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Dwight Evans's congressional service.
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Championed the creation of the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative to expand access to healthy foods in underserved communities.
Gun Violence Reduction Funding
Secured federal funding for community-based programs aimed at reducing gun violence in Philadelphia.
Small Business Support
Advocated for increased federal resources to support minority-owned small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Affordable Housing Investments
Helped direct federal investments toward affordable housing projects in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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