Bobby L. Rush (born November 23 1946), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1993, representing the 1st District of Illinois. He was born in Albany, Georgia, was educated at Roosevelt University, the University of Illinois and McCormick Theological Seminary (all in Chicago), served in the United States Army, and was an insurance agent and member of the Chicago City Council before entering the House. He is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
