James John Howard (July 24, 1927 in Irvington, New Jersey – March 25, 1988 in Washington, DC) was an American educator and political figure, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives (1965–1988) as a Democrat from the State of New Jersey. July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1927 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Irvington is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D) Official languages None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378 km² (14. ...

Howard garduated St. Rose School, Belmar, in 1941, Asbury Park High School in 1947, St. Bonaventure University, in 1952; and earned a Master of Education degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., in 1958. Belmar is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... The crumbling roof of a Howard Johnsons on the boardwalk in Asbury Park Asbury Park is a city located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... St. ... A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate course of one or two years in duration. ... Rutgers University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is located in New Brunswick, Piscataway, Camden and Newark, New Jersey. ... New Brunswick is a city located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...

Prior to being elected to the House, Howard served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific from December 30, 1944, to July 19, 1946; teacher and acting principal in Wall Township school system, 1952-1964. December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Wall Township is a township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...

Elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-ninth and to the eleven succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1965, until his death in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 1988. January 3 is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On May 23, 1967, Howard created a public controversy over the M-16, the basic combat rifle in Vietnam, begins after he reads a letter to the House of Representatives in which a Marine in Vietnam claims that almost all Americans killed in the battle for Hill 881 died as a result of their new M-16 rifles jamming. By the end of 1967, the problem had been resolved. May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... M16 Type Assault rifle Nationality United States Era Vietnam, modern History Date of design 1957 Production period 1960 to present Service duration 1960 to present Operators NATO War service Vietnam War, Gulf War, 2003_invasion_of_Iraq Specifications Type Assault Rifle Calibre 5. ...

In 1974, he introduced the idea of a 55-mile-per-hour speed limit. And Congress soon imposed a nationwide 55 MPH (90 km/h) speed limit by threatening to withhold highway funds from states that did not adopt this limit. It was estimated a speed of 55 mph used 17% less fuel per mile than a speed of 75 MPH (120 km/h). It was also believed, based on a noticeable drop the first year the limit was imposed, that it cut down on highway deaths, but later studies were more mixed on this point. In addition, Howard authored an innovative coordinated surface transportation policy and program. Howard’s other notable, enduring contributions to the fight for enhanced highway safety include sponsorship of a myriad of bills such as: the Howard-Barnes anti-drunk driving legislation (1982); the Child Restraint Law (1984), which increased funding for state child passenger safety programs; legislation establishing a uniform minimum drinking age of 21 (1984); the National Driver’s Register (1982); th National Infrastructure Act (1983); and the Motor Carrier Act (1980), which was the first regulatory reform of the trucking industry in half a century that, among other things, increased federal aid for truck safety programs.

The career of Representative was distinguished by his steadfast commitment to highway safety issues, Howard—who came to be known as "Mr. Highway Safety" — was named chair of Committee on Public Works and Transportation (Ninety-seventh through One Hundredth Congresses). The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has jurisdiction over: Aviation Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Railroads Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Highways, Transit, and Pipelines Water Resources and Environment A subcommittee represents each area of jurisdiction. ... Ninety-seventh United States Congress Members of the 97th United States Congress: States Alabama Senators Howell T. Heflin (D) Jeremiah Denton (R) Representatives 1. ... -1...

At the time of his death, Representative Howard was fighting against a broad business coalition preparing to mount a renewed effort to persuade Congress to "complete" truck deregulation -- a move they said will save $87 billion in distribution costs. Upon his death the committee chairmanship was succeeded by Rep. Glenn M. Anderson (D-CA).

Frank Pallone filled the seat vacated by Howard's death in 1988. Frank Pallone, Jr. ...

Honors

• On September 21, 1985 the Northeast Fisheries Science Center was destroyed by a fire. On Octerber 11, 1989, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at Sandy Hook, New Jersey for the construction of a 36,000-square-foot marine research laboratory to be occupied by scientists from the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), as well as from state agencies through the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC), and academic institutions in New Jersey. The new laboratory, was completed in about 3 years and named the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory to honor the late U.S. Representative who strongly supported marine research'. The primary mission of the Howard Laboratory is to conduct research in ecology, leading to a better understanding of both coastal and estuarine organisms and the effects of human activities on nearshore marine populations.

• The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) named their highest honor the James J. Howard Highway Safety Trailblazer Award. The award honors an individual for sustained outstanding leadership in endeavors that significantly improve highway safety. The recipient of this award must have undertaken a concerted, long-term effort to make our nation’s highways safer and has made a significant contribution to the field of highway safety. The recipient must have established and implemented programs or have been responsible for notable advancements in technology or research throughout the years that have yielded a demonstrated safety impact.

• The Asbury Park main train station and bus terminal was torn down and rebuilt as the James J. Howard Transportation Center.

• On April 6, 1988 President Ronald Reagan signs H.R. 4263 naming Interstate 195 (I-195) in New Jersey the James J. Howard Interstate Highway. Interstate 195 is an east-west freeway linking Trenton and Princeton to Lakewood and the Jersey Shore.

• Department of Veterans Affairs's Veterans Health Administration established the James J. Howard Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Brick Township, New Jersey, to provides primary care and specialty services to local veterans.

• Fort Monmouth's Eatontown Gardens, 600 family housing units in fifty two buildings, constructed 1953-1954, was renamed for Congressman James J. Howard in recognition of his long-time support for Fort Monmouth and his contributions in Congress to the welfare of soldiers and the Army.

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These are tables of congressional delegations from New Jersey to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. ... Frank Pallone, Jr. ...

External links

• Governors Highway Safety Association
• James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory
• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress entry on James J. Howard

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