Ben Cardin Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2009, he received the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition's Leadership Award
• Received the American Medical Association's Dr․ Nathan Davis Award for Public Service in 1999
• In 1964, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh
• Graduated in 1967 from the University of Maryland School of Law
• Is best known for his work as a member of the U․S․ Congress
• Was appointed to the U․S․ Naval Academy's Board of Visitors in 2007
• Has served as chair of the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee