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Mike Michaud. Representative of Maine’s Second Congressional District. Maine’s Districts. Michaud Background. Born and raised in East Millinocket, and still resides there. Religious Affiliation : Roman Catholic
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Mike Michaud Representative of Maine’s Second Congressional District
Michaud Background • Born and raised in East Millinocket, and still resides there. • Religious Affiliation : Roman Catholic • Employed at the Great Northern Paper Company for 29 years as a mill worker and supervisor. • Gained first political interest when he campaigned to clean the Penobscot River as a member of the Maine House of Representatives. • Elected to Maine House of Representatives in 1980, and served seven terms. • Unanimously elected the President of the Maine Senate in 2000. • Democratic Member of the House of Reps since 2003.
Michaud Congressional Record Committee Memberships • Chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Veteran Affair’s Committee • Finance and Tax Subcommittee of the Committee on Small Business • Highways and Transit Subcommittee of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Michaud Congressional Record Bill Sponsorship Has sponsored legislation concerning Veterans, Safe and Efficient Transportation, Trade Act of 2009, American Rx Act of 2010, and Compassionate Care for Servicewoman’s Act.
Representative Style Trustee
Congressional Function Fulfillment • Lawmaking • Representation • Service to Constituents • Oversight • Public Education • Conflict Resolution
Bibliography • http://www.michaud.house.gov/index.php • http://www.michaudforcongress.com/ • http://www.mainepolitics.net/category/topics/mike-michaud • http://thatsmycongress.com/house/repMichaudME2111.html • http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00024770&cycle=2008 • http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=6582