Jerry Costello
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| Jerry Costello | |
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| Assumed office August 9, 1988– |
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| Preceded by | Melvin Price |
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| Born | September 25, 1949 East St. Louis, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Georgia Cockrum |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Jerry Francis Costello (born September 25, 1949), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1988, representing Illinois's 12th congressional district (map). He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, was educated at Maryville College of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis, and was a county bailiff, deputy sheriff, director of court services and probation, chief investigator for the Illinois State Attorney’s office, and Chairman of the St. Clair County (Illinois) Board before entering the House.
Costello took office on August 9, 1988, filling the seat of the deceased Melvin Price. He was elected to a full term that November, and has been reelected to every succeeding Congress. Costello is one of the more conservative Democrats in the House of Representatives. He has a pro-life voting record and has received favorable ratings from pro-life groups such as the American Conservative Union. He serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and also the Science Committee.
[edit] Committee Assignments
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
- Committee on Science and Technology
- Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee
- Energy and Environment Subcommittee
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello official House site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Current Bills Sponsored at StateSurge.com
- SourceWatch Congresspedia - Jerry Costello profile
- Costello for Congress official campaign site
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| Preceded by Melvin Price |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 21st congressional district 1989–1993 |
Succeeded by District Dissolved after 1990 Census |
| Preceded by Philip M. Crane |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th congressional district 1993–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
