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Kumar Barve

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Won the General, 2022 Maryland House of Delegates District 17

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Kumar P. Barve
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    09/08/1958
  • Birth Place:
    Schenectady, NY
  • Home City:
    Rockville, MD
  • Religion:
    Hindu
  • Family:
    Wife: Maureen
Personal Details

Kumar P. Barve (b. September 8, 1958) is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 17 and serving as majority leader. He was first elected to the chamber in 1990. Barve is running for re-election in the primary on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Barve's professional experience includes working as a financial analyst.

Education

  • BS, Accounting, Georgetown University, 1976-1980

Professional Experience

  • BS, Accounting, Georgetown University, 1976-1980
  • Chief Financial Officer, EMSI, 1993-present
  • Financial Analyst, SpaceCom, 1981-1987

Political Experience

  • BS, Accounting, Georgetown University, 1976-1980
  • Chief Financial Officer, EMSI, 1993-present
  • Financial Analyst, SpaceCom, 1981-1987
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 17, 1990-present
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Maryland, District 8, 2016
  • Majority Leader, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2015
  • Chair, Montgomery County Delegation, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Climate Change Commission, 2007-present

Member, Maryland Democratic Business Caucus, 2005-present

Member, Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-present

Chair/Member, Democratic Provisional Precinct, Precinct 9-01

Member, District 17 Caucus

Former Member, Subcommittee on Management, Maryland State House of Delegates

Member, Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003, 2011

Member, Joint Legislative Workgroup to Study State, County, and Municipal Fiscal Relationships, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2009-2010

Member, Maryland Business Tax Reform Commission, 2008-2010

Chair, Revenues Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2007-2010

Member, Joint Technology Oversight Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2000-2009

Member, Communications, Technology, and Interstate Commerce Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007

Member, Government Operations Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2005-2006

Member, Health and Government Operations Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2005-2006

Member, Insurance Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2005-2006

Member, Agriculture, Agriculture Preservation, and Open Space Subcommittee, 2003-2005

Member, Environmental Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2005

Member, Environment Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2005

Member, House Facilities Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1993-2005

Member, Natural Resources Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2005

Member, Special Committee on Higher Education Affordability and Accessibility, 2003-2004

Member, Wetlands and Waterways Funding Work Group, 2004

Member, Economic Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1991-2003

House Chair, Joint Technology Oversight Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2000-2003

Chair, Science and Technology Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1997-2003

Member, Workers' Compensation Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1997-2003

Member, Joint Audit Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-2002

Member, Study Panel to Review Economic Development Financing Programs, 1999

Member, Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, 1996-1997

Member, Task Force to Examine the Applicability of Manufacturing Laws to High-Technology Businesses, 1997

Chair, Real Property Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-1996

Member, Health Insurance Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1994

Member, Joint Oversight Committee on State Employees Health Insurance, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1994

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Environment and Transportation

Member, Legislative Policy

Member, Rules and Executive Nominations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Accounting, Georgetown University, 1976-1980
  • Chief Financial Officer, EMSI, 1993-present
  • Financial Analyst, SpaceCom, 1981-1987
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 17, 1990-present
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Maryland, District 8, 2016
  • Majority Leader, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2015
  • Chair, Montgomery County Delegation, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-2002
  • Member, Gaithersburg and Upper Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
  • Elected Delegate, Greenbelt Cooperative
  • Member, Indian Cultural Coordinating Committee
  • Member, Land Use and Transportation Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2007-present
  • Member, Maryland Citizen Action Coalition
  • Board Member, Maryland National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
  • Treasurer, Maryland National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL)
  • Member, Montgomery County Delegation
  • Founding Board Member, Montgomery County Democratic Action Committee
  • Treasurer, Montgomery County Young Democrats
  • Member, Sierra Club
  • Member, Washingtonian Towns Civic Association
  • Member, Transportation Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2003-2007
  • Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2000
  • Vice-Chair, Montgomery County Delegation, 1993-1995

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Technology Leadership Award (2003) -- University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
  • Legislator of the Year, Montgomery County Medical Society, 1995, 1996, and 2000
  • Maryland Super Star, Maryland Municipal League, 2008

Favorite Quote:

That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind ~ Neil Armstrong

Life is too important to be taken seriously. -- Me!

Spouse's Occupation:

Commissioner, Maryland Worker's Compensation Commission

Policy Positions
Pro-choice Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “As the former Treasurer of Maryland NARAL, Kumar has spent his career defending reproductive freedom and choices. In Congress, he will stand up to Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and right-wing attempts to deny women access to health care and reproductive choices.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/social-justice (www.kumarbarve.com)
Unknown Position Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Crime: Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Yes Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

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  • “In Annapolis and Washington, we need to better regional cooperation and prioritization and increased and more targeted funding. Restoring confidence in our flagship public transportation system is a top priority.” https://www.facebook.com/BarveforCongress/posts/943674972387018 (www.facebook.com)
Unknown Position Economy: Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Education: Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?

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  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Energy: Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) would contaminate tributaries that lead to the Chesapeake Bay.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/environment (www.kumarbarve.com)
Yes Energy: Do you support funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “Working with legislative colleagues, environmental groups and organized labor, Barve pushed successful legislation to spur on the development of Maryland wind power -- increasing energy independence and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/energy (www.kumarbarve.com)
Yes Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) would contaminate tributaries that lead to the Chesapeake Bay.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/environment (www.kumarbarve.com)
  • “Just finished my first floor debate for my bill, the Green House Gas Reduction Act of 2016! We are on track to reduce green house gas polution by 40%!” https://www.facebook.com/barveforcongress (www.facebook.com)
  • “Barve helped lead the fight to establish new requirements on Maryland power companies, forcing them to generate more energy from clean, renewable sources.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/energy (www.kumarbarve.com)
Yes Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “We are fighting to pass laws to keep guns off of college campuses and out of the hands of convicted abusers and suspected terrorists. In Congress I will take on the fight against gun violence!” https://www.facebook.com/BarveforCongress/photos/a.821536954600821.1073741827.188880261199830/946815605406288/?type=3 (www.facebook.com)
  • “As Democratic Majority Leader I led the fight against the NRA and passed a solid gun bill in Maryland. We must continue our state's ban on assault weapons.” https://www.facebook.com/barveforcongress (www.facebook.com)
No Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “In Congress I will continue to fight to expand health insurance and access to preventive care and for a patient's right to see their own doctors and not have their medical decisions dictated by insurance companies.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/news/maryland-doctors-endorse-barve (www.kumarbarve.com)
No Immigration: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “Barve believes it’s essential for our economic strength that we bring undocumented people out of the shadows, create a pathway to citizenship, and allow them to fully participate in our economy and society.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/immigration (www.kumarbarve.com)
  • “Kumar was a chief sponsor of Maryland’s DREAM Act, which gives the children of undocumented immigrants the opportunity to attend the state’s community colleges and state universities as well as being an early and vocal opponent against 'English language only' legislation proposed by several Maryland counties.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/social-justice (www.kumarbarve.com)
Yes Marriage: Do you support same-sex marriage?

Vote Smart's Research

  • “We must fight to preserve our hard fought Marriage Equality and stand up to those who would roll back LGBT progress.” https://www.facebook.com/barveforcongress (www.facebook.com)
  • “He was the chief sponsor of Maryland’s marriage equality bill, leading the way to becoming one of the first states in the nation to pass landmark marriage equality legislation.” http://www.kumarbarve.com/issues/social-justice (www.kumarbarve.com)
Unknown Position National Security: Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Social Security: Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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