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Marcia Fudge
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Official portrait, 2021
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| 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office March 10, 2021 – March 22, 2024 |
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| President | Joe Biden |
| Deputy | Adrianne Todman |
| Preceded by | Ben Carson |
| Succeeded by | Scott Turner |
| Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Emanuel Cleaver |
| Succeeded by | G. K. Butterfield |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district |
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| In office November 19, 2008 – March 10, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Stephanie Tubbs Jones |
| Succeeded by | Shontel Brown |
| Mayor of Warrensville Heights | |
| In office January 16, 2000 – November 18, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Clinton Hall |
| Succeeded by | William Pegues |
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Marcia Louise Fudge
October 29, 1952 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Ohio State University (BS) Cleveland State University (JD) |
Marcia Louise Fudge (born October 29, 1952) is an American lawyer and former politician. She served as the 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2021 to 2024. Before that, she was a U.S. representative for Ohio from 2008 to 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Marcia Fudge was chosen by then-President-elect Joe Biden to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The United States Senate confirmed her for this role on March 10, 2021. This made her the second African American woman to hold this important position.
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Early Life and Education
Marcia Fudge was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 29, 1952. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1971.
She went on to study business at the Ohio State University, earning her degree in 1975. Later, in 1983, she earned a law degree from the Cleveland State University College of Law.
Early Political Career
After finishing college, Marcia Fudge worked as a law clerk. She also worked in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office. There, she was the Director of Budget and Finance.
Fudge also served as a visiting judge sometimes. She was also a chief referee for arbitration.
From 2000 to 2008, Marcia Fudge was the mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio. She was the first woman and the first African American to be mayor of that town. Before becoming mayor, she also worked as chief of staff for U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
When Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones passed away in 2008, Marcia Fudge was chosen to take her place. She won the special election easily in her district, which had many Democratic voters. She was sworn into office on November 19, 2008.
After the 2018 elections, Fudge thought about running for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. However, she later decided to support Nancy Pelosi for the role.
After the 2020 United States presidential election, Marcia Fudge was considered for a role in President Biden's team. She was eventually chosen to be the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. She resigned from the House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, to take on her new role.
Congressional Black Caucus Leadership
Marcia Fudge was the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) from 2013 to 2015. The CBC is a group of African American members of the U.S. Congress. As chair, she worked to encourage Black voters to participate in elections.
Important Committee Work
During her time in the House, Marcia Fudge served on several important committees:
- Committee on Agriculture: This committee deals with farming, food, and rural development.
- Committee on House Administration: This committee oversees the daily operations of the House of Representatives.
- Committee on Education and Labor: This committee focuses on education and workers' rights.
She also belonged to several groups within Congress, like the Congressional Arts Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
On December 10, 2020, President Biden announced that he would nominate Marcia Fudge for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She spoke to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in January 2021. The Senate confirmed her nomination on March 10, 2021. She was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on the same day.
Her Work at HUD
Following the Rules
In March 2021, Marcia Fudge made some comments about an election in Ohio. This led to an investigation by the Office of Special Counsel. They found that she had broken a rule called the Hatch Act. This act stops government employees from using their position for political campaigns. She received a warning for this.
Addressing Housing Challenges
As Secretary, one of her first actions was to talk about how homelessness affects people of color. She also discussed problems with evictions and how to make housing fair for everyone. She met with civil rights leaders to work on these important issues.
Stepping Down
On March 11, 2024, Marcia Fudge announced that she would be leaving her role. She officially resigned on March 22, 2024. She is now a partner at a law firm called Taft Stettinius & Hollister.
Personal Life
Marcia Fudge was the president of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority from 1996 to 2000. This is a Greek-letter organization for college-educated women. She was also part of the Shaker Heights Alumni Association's Hall of Fame.
She is a member of the Zion Chapel Baptist Church.
See also
In Spanish: Marcia Fudge para niños
- List of African-American United States representatives
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
- List of African-American United States Cabinet members
- List of female United States Cabinet members
