Richmond, V.A., May 8, 2009—Randy Forbes currently serves as Congressman representing the Fourth Congressional District of Virginia after fiercely taking the vote in the 2001 special election. He is serving his fourth term in the House of Representatives working to fulfill his goals including: issues with immigration, balancing the federal budget and improving health care. Forbes wrote the Alien Gang Removal Act to help protect Americans from harmful immigration problems. This act demands the immediate deportation of aliens found to be members of criminal gangs.
He served as Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Forbes was a key component in Virginia legislation that passed over the last ten years, including state funding for school constructions and the abolition of parole.
The U.S. Military receives great support from Congressman Forbes as he works to maintain a strong and efficient military. Through the House Armed Services Committee Forbes stands to ensure solutions to challenges of energy, healthcare and intelligence-related actions of the Department of Defense.
Some of Forbes’ accomplishments include the founding of the Congressional Modeling and Simulation Caucus, co-chair of the Navy and Marine Corps Caucus, and the Congressional China Caucus. He also formed the Congressional Prayer Caucus which purpose is to understand the crucial role that prayer has plays in Congress and in America, prayers by all individuals of all faiths.
Forbes was born on February 17, 1952 in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he has resided his entire life. He attended Great Bridge High School graduating in 1970 and proceeding to earn his BA in Political Science from Randolph-Macon College in 1974, as valedictorian. Later he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1977.
Forbes was the second born in his family where his father was a service member and mother a homemaker. Forbes married his wife, Shirley in 1978 and they have four children: Neil, Jamie, Jordan and Justin. This 57-year-old family man is one that holds a strong faith and consistently attends his home church, Great Bridge Baptist, where he is an active member of the congregation; Forbes has dedicated 20 years to teaching the adult Sunday school class. His morals and faith guide his steps in continuing strong holding to his values. He is a strong supporter of education as his high school principal, Harry Blevins, was the first to encourage a career of service in the US Congress.
His career began as an attorney and working in the private practice of law. He later became a part of the Virginia General Assembly in 1989 before quickly climbing to the position of Floor Leader in the House of Delegates from 1994-1997. Forbes also served as a Senator for the Virginia Senate from 1996-2001 and as a chair of the Republican party of Virginia from 1996 to the present.
“One of my most important priorities in Congress is seeing that the federal government is working for the people of the Fourth District, whether that is ensuring we build a safe and secure America through my position on the House Armed Services Committee…or cutting through the red tape of the federal government to help individuals attain passports or veterans benefits,” Forbes said.
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