James Hubert Bilbray (born May 19, 1938) is a U.S. Democratic politician, who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. Image File history File links JamesBilbray. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... This page is about the country United States of America. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... A politician is an individual who is a formally recognized and active member of a government, or a person who influences the way a society is governed through an understanding of political power and group dynamics. ... The chamber of the United States House of Representatives is located in the south wing of the Capitol building, in Washington, D.C.. This photograph shows a rare glimpse of the four vote tallying boards (the blackish squares across the top), which display each members name and vote as...

Bilbray was born 1938 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Las Vegas High School and University of Nevada, Las Vegas during 1959-1960. He earned a BA and law degree from American University, Washington, D.C. in 1962 and 1965, respectively. Flag Seal Nickname: The Entertainment Capital of the World Location Location of Las Vegas in Nevada Coordinates , Government County Clark Mayor Oscar B. Goodman Geographical characteristics Area     City 113. ... Las Vgeas High School is a public high school of the Clark County School District located on Southeast side of Sunrise Mountain History Las Vegas High School Openend In 1930 on the corner of 7th Street and Bridger. ... The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, known for its programs in computer science, English, engineering, and hotel administration. ... For other universities known as American University, see American University (disambiguation). ...

Bilbrary was in the Nevada Army National Guard during 1955-1956 and the Reserve after that. He practiced law and was deputy district attorney of Clark County, Nevada, during 1965-1967. He was chief legal counsel juvenile court, Clark County, 1967-1968, alternate judge, city of Las Vegas, 1978-1980, and was elected to the Nevada Senate and served during 1981-1987. As a State Senator, he was chairman of the Taxation Committee and was a member of the Judiciary Committee. The United States National Guard is a significant component of the United States armed forces military reserve. ... Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... The Nevada Senate is one of the two houses of the Nevada Legislature. ...

Bilbray was elected to the 100th Congress in 1986 and served during 1987-1995. He lost his bid for relection in 1994. While in Congress he was Chairman of the Small Business Sub-Committee on Taxation, Tourism and Procurement, and was a member of the Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence Committees.

After losing his bid for reelection in 1994, Bilbray began practicing law again. He specializes in government issues. Bilbray resides in Las Vegas and is a cousin of Republican Brian Bilbray, a current member of Congress. This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... Brian Phillip Bilbray (January 28, 1951–) is a U.S. Republican politician, who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001, representing Californias 49th congressional district. ...

External links

• Bilbray biography in Bioguide (U.S. Congress)
• law firm biography

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