From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nita Lowey made an impact.
Nita Lowey was a prominent American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative for New York from 1989 to 2021. A Democrat, she represented districts encompassing New York City's northern suburbs. She was also co-dean of the New York congressional delegation along with Eliot Engel. She served as representative for the 20th district from 1989-1993, 18th district from 1993-2013, and the 17th district beginning in 2013. Her career was marked by a commitment to her constituents and the Democratic Party's ideals, making her a significant figure in New York politics.
In 1974, Nita Lowey worked on Mario Cuomo's campaign for lieutenant governor of New York.
In 1988, Nita Lowey was elected to the United States House of Representatives from New York's 20th congressional district, defeating Joe DioGuardi.
In 1989, Nita Lowey began her service as a U.S. Representative from New York.
In 2000, Nita Lowey considered running for the United States Senate but stepped aside when Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy.
From 2001 to 2002, Nita Lowey served as the first female chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
From 2001 to 2002, Nita Lowey served as the first female chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
On December 1, 2008, Nita Lowey stated that she was not interested in giving up her seat on the House Appropriations Committee for appointment to Hillary Clinton's Senate seat.
In early 2009, Nita Lowey introduced the Transportation Security Workforce Enhancement Act, advocating for collective bargaining rights for federal workers at the TSA and Department of Homeland Security.
In 2018, Nita Lowey became the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.
In the 2018 elections, the Democrats won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and Nita Lowey subsequently became the first Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations.
On October 10, 2019, Nita Lowey announced that she would retire and not seek re-election to Congress in 2020.
In 2019, Nita Lowey helped negotiate an end to a 35-day government shutdown.
In 2020, Nita Lowey did not run for re-election to Congress and retired.
In 2020, Nita Lowey did not run for reelection after announcing her intentions on October 10, 2019.
In 2021, Nita Lowey concluded her service as a U.S. Representative from New York.
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