Education:
JD, University of Baltimore Law School, 1970
BS, University of Maryland, 1967
Attended, Baltimore City College.

Professional Experience:
Partner, Ruppersberger, Clark, and Mister, 1980-1994
Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore County, 1972-1980
Chief of Investigation, Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office
Lifeguard, Ocean City.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
County Executive, Baltimore County, 1994-2002
Council Member, Baltimore County 3rd District, 1985-1994
Democratic Nominee, Maryland State Senate, 1978
Chair, Baltimore County Council
Assistant Whip, United States House of Representatives.

Organizations:
Baltimore County Executive, 1994-2002
Past Chairman, Baltimore Metropolitan Council
Charter Member, Greater Baltimore Alliance
Past President, Maryland Association of Counties
Advisor, National College of District Attorneys
Vice Chair/Charter Member, Board of Visitors, University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, United States House of Representatives, 2003-present
Co-Chair, Congressional Port Security Caucus.

Committees:
Appropriations, Member
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Member