Mia Ackerman | |
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Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives from the 45th [1] district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Rene Menard |
Personal details | |
Born | March 28,1965 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Cumberland,Rhode Island |
Alma mater | Binghamton University |
Mia A. Ackerman [2] (born March 28,1965) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 45 since January 1,2013. Ackerman is currently the Deputy Majority Whip of the house. She previously served as Chair of the House Committee on Conduct and Deputy Majority Leader.
Ackerman earned her BA in political economics from Binghamton University.
Ackerman was the main sponsor to the bill H 7736,an anti-BDS law requiring state contractors to certify that they are not,and will not,engage in certain boycotts. While the law text doesn't mention Israel specifically,Ackerman has clarified that the intent of the bill is to combat BDS:"we want to get out in front of [BDS],as opposed to react to. Support for BDS is becoming a national trend,with a lot of that support stemming from universities. As a small state,we need to take a stand." [5]
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