Congressman Bill Grant
bgrant@advantage-dc.com

Congressman Bill Grant served four years in the U.S. House from the Second District of Florida. His Congressional district encompassed the Tallahassee and the surrounding area. Prior to being elected to the House, Congressman Grant served two terms in the Florida State Senate and was president of a North Florida bank.

Congressman Grant served on the Agriculture Committee, Transportation Committee, Public Works Committee, Government Affairs Committee and the Select Committee on Narcotics. He also served on the Subcommittees of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, Tobacco and Peanuts, Economic Development and Surface Transportation.

First elected to Congress as a conservative Democrat, Congressman Grant ultimately switched to the Republican Party because of ideological reasons. He was subsequently appointed to a leadership position as the Republican Southeastern Regional House Whip. After leaving Congress, he was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senator in 1992.

Congressman Grant has concentrated on international trade and diplomatic issues for clients dealing with foreign countries. Because of his specialized knowledge and professional relationships, he has been extremely successful in helping clients in Africa and the Middle East.

Congressman Grant also brings a broad knowledge of finance and banking experience. As a former commercial banker, he has extensive trade and finance experience. He has represented the United States Government as an informal liaison for sensitive issues with various foreign governments (including Russia and Somalia).

Congressman Grant received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University and engaged in graduate work at the University of Florida. He is married, with two children.

Internet links related to Congressman Grant:

Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States Association of Former Members of Congress

Remarks by President George H.W. Bush at a Grant Campaign Event, 1990 (Tallahassee, FL)