Jerry Lewis (California politician)

Charles Jeremy Lewis (October 21, 1934 – July 15, 2021) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative, last serving California's 41st congressional district. He is a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in that role during the 109th Congress.

Jerry Lewis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Shirley Neil Pettis
Succeeded by	Paul Cook (Redistricting)
Constituency	37th district (1979–1983) 35th district (1983–1993) 40th district (1993–2003) 41st district (2003–2013)
Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Leader	John Boehner
Preceded by	Dave Obey
Succeeded by	Norm Dicks
Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007
Speaker	Dennis Hastert
Preceded by	Bill Young
Succeeded by	Dave Obey
Chair of the House Republican Conference
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993
Deputy	Bill McCollum
Leader	Bob Michel
Preceded by	Dick Cheney
Succeeded by	Dick Armey
Chair of the House Republican Policy Committee
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1989
Leader	Bob Michel
Preceded by	Dick Cheney
Succeeded by	Mickey Edwards
Member of the California State Assembly
In office 1969–1978
Preceded by	L. Stewart Hinckley
Succeeded by	Bill Leonard
Constituency	73rd district (1969–1975) 67th district (1975–1978)
Personal details
Born	Charles Jeremy Lewis (1934-10-21)October 21, 1934 Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Died	July 15, 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 86) Redlands, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Arlene Lewis
Residence	Redlands, California
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation	Insurance broker

In January 2012 he announced that he was not running for re-election and would end his congressional career in January 2013.

Lewis died on July 15, 2021 in Redlands, California at the age of 86.^[1]

References

1. Long-Serving California Republican Rep. Jerry Lewis Dies

Other websites

• Official website
• Appearances on C-SPAN
• 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
• Associated Press profile