Eddie Bernice Johnson, US Representative (D-Texas, District 30)

7-Day VegPledge

“Vegetables and fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet. I am excited to take part in US VegWeek to help encourage others to pursue a healthier lifestyle. US VegWeek can help encourage those who are not vegetarians to be more health conscious and help the planet.”

Congresswoman Johnson is serving her 11th term representing the 30th District within Dallas County and encompassing a large portion of the City of Dallas. In December 2010, Congresswoman Johnson was elected as the first African-American and the first female Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. From 2000 to 2002, she was the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. Congresswoman Johnson continues to emphasize the need to invest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. She has earned the reputation of being a stateswoman who is dedicated to improving U.S. foreign relationships and policies, and works tirelessly towards improving human rights around the globe. Congresswoman Johnson’s acclaimed initiative “A World of Women for World Peace” has been nationally and internationally recognized. She is the first nurse to be elected to the US Congress.

Join Representative Johnson: Sign up for the 7-Day VegPledge!