Brian Sims - Power Voter

Brian Sims

Office:

Pennsylvania State House, District 182 (? - Present)

Political Experience

Office:

Pennsylvania State House, District 182 (? - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Brian K. Sims
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
09/16/1978
Home City:
Philadelphia, PA

Personal Details

Attended, Executive Business, Stanford University, 2018
Fellowship, Political Science and Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2015
JD, International and Comparative Law, Michigan State University College of Law, 2001-2004
BS, Business Administration, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1997-2001

Attended, Executive Business, Stanford University, 2018
Fellowship, Political Science and Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2015
JD, International and Comparative Law, Michigan State University College of Law, 2001-2004
BS, Business Administration, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1997-2001
Special Counsel, Saul Ewing, Arnstein, and Lehr Limited Liability Partnership, 2013-2014
Staff Counsel, Policy and Planning, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2008-2010
Principal Attorney, Brian K. Sims, Professional Corporation, 2008

Attended, Executive Business, Stanford University, 2018
Fellowship, Political Science and Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2015
JD, International and Comparative Law, Michigan State University College of Law, 2001-2004
BS, Business Administration, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1997-2001
Special Counsel, Saul Ewing, Arnstein, and Lehr Limited Liability Partnership, 2013-2014
Staff Counsel, Policy and Planning, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2008-2010
Principal Attorney, Brian K. Sims, Professional Corporation, 2008
Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 182, 2012-present
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 182, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020

Former Member, Commerce Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Mental Health Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Member, Finance

Member, Game and Fisheries

Member, Human Services

Member, State Government

Attended, Executive Business, Stanford University, 2018
Fellowship, Political Science and Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2015
JD, International and Comparative Law, Michigan State University College of Law, 2001-2004
BS, Business Administration, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1997-2001
Special Counsel, Saul Ewing, Arnstein, and Lehr Limited Liability Partnership, 2013-2014
Staff Counsel, Policy and Planning, Philadelphia Bar Association, 2008-2010
Principal Attorney, Brian K. Sims, Professional Corporation, 2008
Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 182, 2012-present
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 182, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
Board of Directors Member, Ben Cohen's StandUp Foundation, 2012-present
Speaker/Lecturer, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Athletes and Allies, 2009-present
Fellow/Faculty Member/Instructor, The Center for Progressive Leadership, 2009-present
Board of Directors Member, Campus Pride, present
Advisory Board Member, GO! Athletes, present
Member, Sports Advisory Council, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), present
Contributor, The Advocate, present
Board of Directors President, Equality Pennsylvania, 2009-2011
Chair, Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia (GALLOP), 2009-2011
Member, National Campaign Board of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, 2011

— Awards:

Top 40 Most Influential LGBT People Under 40
The Advocate Magazine
2012
40 Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40
National LGBT Bar Association / ABA
2011
Top 25 "Best of the Best" LGBT Speakers
Campus Pride
2011

State Bills

HR 871 - A Resolution observing June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery was abolished finally in all regions of the United States.

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Type: resolution Chamber: lower
HR 874 - A Resolution designating the month of May 2018 as "Mental Health Awareness in the Black Community Month" in Pennsylvania.

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Type: resolution Chamber: lower
HB 2289 - An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking, providing for special relief to restore victim's dignity and autonomy and for safe harbor for sexually exploited children, establishing the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund and imposing penalties; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of obstructing highways and other public passages; in public indecency, further providing for the offense of prostitution and related offenses; and, in juvenile matters, providing for immunity and for dependency in lieu of delinquency.

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Type: bill Chamber: lower

Speeches

MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript - LGBT Rights

Jul. 1, 2013Interview

Events

2020

Aug. 27

Plastics Wars Film Screening & Discussion

Thur 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM EDT

Mar. 25

Phone town hall w/ Rep Brian Sims

Wed 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

(515) 604-9099 # 141018920

Mar. 3

Town Hall with Rep. Sims

Tue 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Atria Center City Philadelphia, PA

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MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript - LGBT Rights

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