History of Jamie Raskin in Timeline

Jamie Raskin is an American politician, attorney, and law professor currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. As a member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the Maryland State Senate from 2007 to 2016. His district, which initially included parts of Montgomery and Frederick Counties, now encompasses only a portion of Montgomery County following the 2022 redistricting.

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December 13, 1962: Jamie Raskin's Birth

On December 13, 1962, Jamin Ben Raskin was born. He is now an American attorney, law professor, and politician.

March 1, 2006: Response to opposing lawmaker

On March 1, 2006, during a Maryland State Senate hearing on same-sex marriage, Raskin responded to an opposing lawmaker with a notable quote about upholding the Constitution.

April 28, 2010: Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin to Federal Reserve Board

On April 28, 2010, President Barack Obama nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin, Jamie Raskin's wife, to the Federal Reserve Board.

May 2010: Diagnosis of colon cancer

In May 2010, Raskin was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent treatment including radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery.

October 4, 2010: Sarah Bloom Raskin sworn in as governor

On October 4, 2010, Sarah Bloom Raskin was sworn in as a governor of the Federal Reserve Board.

March 19, 2014: Sarah Bloom Raskin became Deputy Secretary of the Treasury

On March 19, 2014, Sarah Bloom Raskin began her role as the United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.

April 19, 2015: Announced campaign for Congress

On April 19, 2015, Raskin announced his campaign for Congress, stating that his ambition was to be in the moral center, not the political center.

January 20, 2017: Sarah Bloom Raskin leaves role as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury

On January 20, 2017, Sarah Bloom Raskin concluded her role as the United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.

June 2017: Sponsored legislation for presidential oversight commission

In late June 2017, Raskin sponsored legislation to establish a congressional "oversight" commission to determine if the president was unfit to perform his duties.

April 2018: Launched Congressional Freethought Caucus

In April 2018, Raskin, along with others, launched the Congressional Freethought Caucus, promoting reason, science, and separation of church and state.

December 31, 2020: Death of Tommy Raskin

On December 31, 2020, Jamie Raskin's office announced the death of his son, Tommy Raskin, at the age of 25, after a battle with depression.

January 4, 2021: Raskin's tribute to his son Tommy

On January 4, 2021, Jamie Raskin and his wife posted an online tribute to their son Tommy, revealing he died by suicide after struggling with depression.

January 5, 2021: Tommy Raskin's burial

Tommy Raskin was buried on January 5, 2021.

January 12, 2021: Named Lead Impeachment Manager

On January 12, 2021, Raskin was named the lead impeachment manager for the Senate impeachment trial after Trump's second impeachment, authoring the impeachment article charging Trump with inciting an insurrection.

July 1, 2021: Appointed to House Select Committee Investigating January 6 Capitol Attack

On July 1, 2021, Raskin was appointed to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack and commented on the threat of domestic violent extremism.

February 2022: Accusations of violating STOCK Act

In February 2022, Raskin was reported to have potentially violated the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act due to disclosure issues regarding his wife's stock dealings.

July 12, 2022: Co-led the Select Committee's seventh public hearing

On July 12, 2022, Raskin co-led the Select Committee's seventh public hearing, focusing on the role of extremist groups in the January 6 Capitol attack.