U.S. Congressman Mike Honda, Neighbor

U.S. Congressman Michael Honda has represented the 17th Congressional District of California in the U.S. House of Representatives for twelve years.  In Congress, Rep. Honda is a member of the powerful House Appropriations and Budget Committees, Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Co-chair of the Democratic Caucus' New Media Working Group, House Democratic Senior Whip, and the original author of the Equity and Excellence Commission now housed in the U.S. Department of Education. 

Mike's district includes Silicon Valley, the birthplace of technology innovation and now the country's leading developer of green technology. Mike has dedicated his life to public service and is lauded for his work on education, civil rights, national service, immigration, transportation, the environment, and high-tech issues.

Serving as a California State Assemblymember, Santa Clara County Board Supervisor, San Jose Planning Commissioner, San Jose Unified School Board Member, Peace Corps Volunteer in El Salvador, and over 30 years in education as a teacher, principal, and school board member, Mike's commitment to serving the people of California's 17th district is unwavering.