Background
Honda, Michael M. was born on June 27, 1941 in Walnut Creek, California, United States.
Honda, Michael M. was born on June 27, 1941 in Walnut Creek, California, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, San Jose State University, 1968. Bachelor in Spanish, San Jose State University, 1968. Master of Arts in Education, San Jose State University, 1974.
Associate researcher Urban-Rural School Development Progressive Stanford University, 1974—1975. Vice principal Sylvandale Middle School, 1975—1978. Principal Hillsdale Elementary School/ McKinley Elementary School, 1978—1986.
Member Santa Clara County Board Supervisors, 1990—1996, California State Assembly, 1996—2000, United States Congress from 15th California district, since 2001, member appropriations committee, education & related agencies committee. Member San Jose Planning Commission, 1971, San Jose Unified School Board, 1981—1990, New Democratic Coalition, San Jose Mayor's Gang Task Force, Democratic Homeland Security Task Force. Vice chair Democratic National Committee.
Chair South County Agricultural Preservation Task Force, 1995—1996. Founder, co-chair Wireless Task Force/Congressional Internet Caucus, since 2001. Founding co-chair Congressional Ethiopia & Ethiopian-American Caucus, since 2003.
Chair Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus, since 2003. Regional whip Democratic Caucus United States House of Representatives, 2000—2006, senior whip, since 2007.
Married Jeanne Honda (deceased 2004). Children: Mark, Michelle.