John Mica

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John Mica
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office  January 5, 1993–
Preceded by	Sam Gibbons
Succeeded by	Incumbent
Born	January 27, 1943 (age 64) Binghamton, New York
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Patricia Mica
Religion	Episcopalian

John L. Mica (born January 27, 1943), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing Florida's 7th congressional district (map).

Mica was born in Binghamton, New York, was educated at Miami Edison High School, Miami-Dade Community College and the University of Florida. He is a member of Delta Chi Fraternity. Mica had been a businessman, a member of the Florida House of Representatives, and a staff member for Senator Paula F. Hawkins before entering the House of Representatives. He is the brother of former Representative Daniel A. Mica. Mica is well-known for being a strong supporter of Amtrak reform.^{[citation needed]}

Representative Mica currently serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Government Reform Committee, House Administration Committee, and is chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee.

In 2006, Mica appeared on The Colbert Report as part of the Know a District segment.

[edit] Election 2006

Main article: Florida U.S. House election, 2006

Despite the huge gains made by Democrats during the 2006 elections, Mica's seat remained safe. Jack Chilton, a former teacher and naval officer, launched a tough campaign and well funded, but was unable to unseat the conservative incumbent in this heavily Republican district. Mica's base salary in Congress is $165,000. His financial disclosure sheet for 2005 showed assets of between $2.6 and $4.7 million, additional income between $37,000 and $130,000.

[edit] External links

• U.S. Congressman John L. Mica official House site
• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Federal Election Commission - Mr. John L Mica campaign finance reports and data
• On the Issues - John Mica issue positions and quotes
• OpenSecrets.org - John L. Mica campaign contributions
• Project Vote Smart - Representative John L. Mica (FL) profile
• SourceWatch Congresspedia - John Mica profile
• Washington Post - Congress Votes Database: John Mica voting record

Preceded by Sam Gibbons

Representative of the 7th Congressional District of Florida 1993—present

Succeeded by Incumbent

Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

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