Trailblazing Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Dies at 88

Johnson, the first Black woman to head the House Science Committee, was known for her significant contributions to legislation and her advocacy for Dallas.

• 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.

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