In 2008, she was elected to serve as the 67th Speaker of the California State Assembly, becoming the first African-American woman in United States history to serve as a speaker of a …

Aug 6, 2020 · Karen Bass was speaker of the California Assembly when a Republican lawmaker in 2009 was caught on a hot mic boasting in lurid detail about an affair he said he had with a …

6 days ago · California State Assembly (2004–2010): First African American woman to serve as Speaker, focusing on child welfare and budget reform. U.S. House of Representatives …

Jan 10, 2025 · Speaker of the California State Assembly: In 2008, she became the first African-American woman to be elected as the Speaker of the California State Assembly. U.S. House …

After being elected to represent Los Angeles in the State Assembly, Mayor Bass was elected Speaker, making her the first African American woman to ever lead a state legislative body in …

U.S. Representative Karen Bass. On November 28, 2018, Congressmember Karen Bass was elected to serve as the 26th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). As chair, she is …

Jan 9, 2025 · A member of the Democratic Party, Bass previously served as a U.S. Representative from California (2011–2022) and the 67th Speaker of the California State …

Karen Bass is the first physician assistant to be elected to the US House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2010 and served six terms in office, concluding in 2022. She was the Chair …

After being elected to represent Los Angeles in the California State Assembly, Bass was elected speaker, making her the first African American woman to ever lead a state legislative body in …