American politician (1934–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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| 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 October 21, 1934 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 2021 (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]
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