Overview

• Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazing figure in U.S. politics, has died at the age of 88.
• Johnson served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the first Black woman to head the House Science Committee.
• She was also the first Black woman to win elected office from Dallas and the first Black state senator from the city since Reconstruction.
• Johnson was known for her work on legislation related to water resources, environmental protection, and education, specifically in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• She was praised for her ability to navigate Washington and bring federal infrastructure money to Dallas.