Howard C. Nielson

Howard C. Nielson

Howard Curtis Nielson (born September 12, 1924) is a U.S. Republican politician.

He was born in Richfield, Utah. He studied at the University of Utah, the University of Oregon and Stanford University.

Nielson and his wife Julie had seven children. ["Deseret News" August 6th, 1990]

Prior to his election to congress he was a member of the Utah House of Representatives and speaker of that body from 1973 to 1974.

He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Utah and served four terms, from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1991.

While in Congress, Nielson sponsored two resolutions calling on Israel to reopen Palestinian schools and colleges. ["Deseret News", February 1st, 1991] He also cosponsored a bill to limit tobacco advertising. ["Deseret News" June 27th, 1990] He also was a leading proponent of releasing the names of people who tested positive for AIDS to Public Health Officials. ["Deseret News" June 14th, 1990] Nielson was also one of the main negotiators of the 1990 Clean Air Act. ["Deseret News" May 24th, 1990] Nielson was an early promoter of rating of song lyrics. ["Deseret News", April 25th, 1990]

Nielson currently resides in Provo, Utah.

Nielson retired from congress so he could serve a mission with his wife. They served as missionaries in both Australia and Hungary. [ [http://famousmormons.net/pol2.html Famous Mormons in Politics ] ]

In 2000 Nielson was elected to the Utah State Senate. ["Deseret Morning News", October 8th, 2006]

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