(born July 8, 1926)
– 1955 – 2015 United States House of Representatives
– 1968 Urged the NRA to fight for 2nd Amendment rights & the concept of the NRA ILA
– former board member of the National Rifle Association
– For many years, Dingell received an A+ rating from the NRA
- Born in Colorado
- Served in Congress for Michigan
- longest-ever serving member of Congress
About John David Dingell Jr.
John David Dingell Jr. (1926-2019) represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives from December 13, 1955, to January 3, 2015. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he succeeded his father in Congress and on February 11, 2009, passed the record for the longest tenure in the history of the House. He is recognized as the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history.
Dingell was an avid hunter and one of the most prominent pro-gun Democrats of his era. He strongly opposed gun control, served on the board of the National Rifle Association, and for many years held an A+ NRA rating. He helped write the exemption that kept firearms out of the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act, which means the Consumer Product Safety Commission has no authority over guns. President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014. His wife, Debbie Dingell, won his seat in the 2014 election. He died at his home in Dearborn, Michigan, on February 7, 2019.
Key Facts
- July 8, 1926: Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- December 13, 1955: Sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives
- 1972: Firearms exempted from the Consumer Product Safety Act
- February 11, 2009: Became the longest-serving member in House history
- 2014: Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- February 7, 2019: Died in Dearborn, Michigan
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