Matthew F. McHugh
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Matthew Francis McHugh (born December 6, 1938) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
McHugh was born in Philadelphia, but grew up in New York City. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School and entered collegeMount St. Mary's University, from which he earned his LL.B. in 1960. McHugh also attended the Villanova University School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 1963. After several years of private practice, he became the district attorney of Tompkins County, New York from 1969 until 1972. For the next two years, he was a member of the state Democratic Committee.
McHugh was elected to Congress in 1974 and served from January 3, 1975 until January 3, 1993. Although he was an avid civil rights supporter and member of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, McHugh was known for his bipartisanship. McHugh was the chairman of the House Committee on Children, Youth, and Families during his final ten years in Congress. He has previously served on the Veterans' Affairs, Agricultural, and Interior Committees.
McHugh is currently a resident of Falls Church, Virginia. After retiring from the House, he origianlly worked as the vice president of Cornell University. He is employed by the World Bank
| Preceded by Howard W. Robison |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th congressional district 1975–1983 |
Succeeded by George C. Wortley |
| Preceded by Samuel S. Stratton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 28th congressional district 1983–1993 |
Succeeded by Louise Slaughter |
