Dutch Ruppersberger's Biography
- U.S. House (MD) - District 2, Democratic
Contact Information
Office
The Atrium
375 West Padonia Road, Suite 200
Timonium, MD 21093
2206 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2002
Full Name:
Charles 'Dutch' Albert Ruppersberger
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kay; 2 Children: Cory, Jill
Birth Date:
01/31/1946
Birth Place:
Baltimore City, MD
Home City:
Baltimore, MD
Religion:
Methodist
JD, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1970
BS, University of Maryland at College Park, 1967
Gradated, Baltimore City College, 1963
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2003-present
Senior Whip, Democratic Party, United States House of Representatives, present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Maryland, District 2, 2022
County Executive, Baltimore County, 1994-2002
Member/Chair, Baltimore City Council, 1985-1993
Candidate, Maryland State Senate, 1978
Co-Chair, Congressional Port Security Caucus, present
Former Member, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Co-Chair, House Army Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member, Intelligence Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, United States House of Representatives
Former Law Clerk, Judge Kenneth C. Proctor, Baltimore County Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 1970-72
Former Chief of Investigation, Baltimore County State Attorney's Office
Former Lifeguard, Ocean City, Maryland
Partner, Ruppersberger, Clark, and Mister, 1980-1994
Assistant State Attorney, Baltimore County, 1972-1980
Vice Chair, Board of Visitors, University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, present
Former Member, Armed Services Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Chair, Baltimore Metropolitan Council
Chairman, Board of Visitors, United States Naval Academy
EAGB Director Emeritus/Founding Member, Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
Former Member, Government Reform Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former President, Maryland Association of Counties
Former Advisor, National College of District Attorneys
Former Founder, Operation Hero Miles, 2003
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1996, 2000
Astrological Sign:
Aquarius
Awards:
Ranking Member, House of Representatives, 2011
Favorite Quote:
You shouldn't be in politics if you don't want to help people.
Names of Grandchildren:
Camden, Parker and Libby
Priority Issues:
Healthy Neighborhoods, Quality Education, Public Safety, A Clean Environment, A Thriving Economy