Mia Bourdeau Love
In 2014, Mia B. Love won election to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first African-American Republican woman in Congress and the first Black lawmaker to represent the state of Utah.
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Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi served as the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House.
Norma Torres
US Representative from California
Patricia Schroeder
Though political rivals and some male colleagues at first dismissed her as “little Patsy,” Pat Schroeder became the forceful doyenne of American liberals on issues ranging from arms control to women’s reproductive rights during her 24-year House career.
Nanette Barragán
US Representative from California
Nikema Williams
US Representative from Georgia
Robin Kelly
US Representative from Illinois
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson, a longtime lawyer and judge, became the first woman to represent Michigan in Congress and the first to serve on the House Judiciary Committee.
Marilyn Strickland
US Representative from Washington
Jasmine Crockett
US Representative from Texas