Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Summary
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, died at age 86. He was known for his financial reforms, including co-sponsoring the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, and was a prominent openly gay politician.Key Facts
- Barney Frank served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013.
- He was openly gay and publicly acknowledged his sexuality during his political career, which was uncommon at the time.
- Frank faced a scandal in 1990 involving a male prostitute, but he kept the support of most voters.
- He was chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.
- Frank co-sponsored the Dodd-Frank Act, a major financial reform law after the 2008 economic crisis.
- Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren praised Frank for his work on consumer protection.
- He chose not to run for reelection in 2012 due to changes in congressional district boundaries.
- Frank was known for strong constituent services and a focus on working people’s interests.
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