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Representative Spencer Bachus (AL)


Current Office: U.S. House
Current District: 6
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2010
Party: Republican



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Linda Hinson
3 Children
2 Stepchildren.
Birth Date: 12/28/1947
Birthplace: Birmingham, AL
Home City: Vestavia Hills, AL
Religion: Baptist

Education:
JD, University of Alabama School of Law, 1972
BA, Auburn University, 1969.

Professional Experience:
Alabama National Guard, 1969-1971
Senior Partner, Bachus, Dempsey, Carson, and Steed Law Firm
Manufacturer.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1992-present
Chair, Alabama Republican Party, 1992
Candidate, Alabama Attorney General, 1990
Member, Alabama Board of Education, 1986-1990
Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, 1984-1986
Campaign Manager, Guy Hunt for Governor, 1986
Senator, Alabama State Senate, 1983.


Organizations:
Cerebral Palsy of Alabama
Hunter Street Baptist Church
Save the Children, International Food Fund
Children's Hospital, United Way of Central Alabama.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Alzheimer's Task Force
Biomedical Research Caucus
Cancer Caucus, Autism Caucus
Cement Caucus
Congressional Steel Caucus
Fire Services Caucus
Co-Chair, House Intercity Passenger Rail Coalition
Immigration Reform Caucus
National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
Nuclear Issues Working Group
Passenger Rail Caucus
Pro-Life Caucus
Republican Study Committee
Zoo and Aquarium Caucus.

Committees:
Financial Services, Ranking Member




Photo for Representative Spencer  Bachus (AL)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
Washington, D.C. Website:
http://bachus.house.gov/

Washington, D.C. Address
2246 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082
District Address
703 Second Avenue North, Post Office Box 502
Clanton, AL 35046
Phone: 205-280-0704
Fax: 205-280-3060
District Address
1900 International Park Drive, Suite 107
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 205-969-2296
Fax: 205-969-3958
Key Staff Address
Catelin Walker
Scheduler
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0106
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082
Key Staff Address
Tim Johnson
Press Secretary
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0106
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082
Key Staff Address
Michael Staley
Chief of Staff
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0106
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082





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