Jordan A. Harris facts for kids
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Jordan Harris
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 186th district |
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| Assumed office January 1, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Harold James |
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| Born | May 12, 1984 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia |
| Education | Millersville University (BA) Cabrini University (MEd) Neumann University |
| Profession | Legislator |
Jordan A. Harris is an American politician. He has been a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2013. He represents the 186th district, which includes parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia. Mr. Harris is a member of the Democratic Party. He currently leads the House Appropriations Committee. This committee helps decide how the state's money is spent.
Harris also serves on the Philadelphia Community Advisory Committee for the Knight Foundation.
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Early Life and Education
Jordan Harris grew up in Philadelphia. He went to John Bartram Motivation High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in government and politics from Millersville University. Later, he received a master's degree in education from Cabrini University. He is also studying for a doctoral degree at Neumann University.
Before becoming a politician, Mr. Harris was a teacher in the Philadelphia Public Schools. He also worked for the city government. He became the director of the Philadelphia Youth Commission.
Political Career and Achievements
Since joining the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012, Jordan Harris has worked on important issues.
Helping People Clear Records
One of his main goals has been to change criminal justice laws. He supported "clean slate" bills. These laws allow people who have been convicted of certain crimes to have their records sealed. This means the public cannot easily see these past convictions after a certain time. This helps people get jobs and housing.
Harris worked on this law from the start of his time in office. Governor Tom Wolf signed the Clean Slate Act in June 2018. By June 2022, over 40 million records in Pennsylvania had been sealed because of this law.
Role in Presidential Election
In 2020, Harris was chosen by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. He was one of 20 delegates for the United States Electoral College. He voted for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 United States presidential election.
Leadership Roles
Jordan Harris has held several leadership positions. He was the leader of the Pennsylvania House Legislative Black Caucus. He also served as the Democratic Whip during the 2021-2022 legislative session. A whip helps make sure party members vote together on important issues.
In May 2023, Harris helped create the legislative Black-Jewish Caucus. He started this group with fellow Philadelphia-area Representative Jared Solomon.
External Links
- Biography at pahouse.com
