Thomas J. Bliley Jr.

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Tom Bliley
Bliley, c. 1999
Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001
Preceded by	John Dingell
Succeeded by	Billy Tauzin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2001
Preceded by	David E. Satterfield III
Succeeded by	Eric Cantor
Constituency	3rd district (1981–1993) 7th district (1993–2001)
69th Mayor of Richmond
In office July 1, 1970 – March 7, 1977
Preceded by	Phil Bagley
Succeeded by	Henry L. Marsh
Personal details
Born	Thomas Jerome Bliley Jr. (1932-01-28)January 28, 1932 Chesterfield County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	November 16, 2023(2023-11-16) (aged 91) Henrico County, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (before 1980) Republican (1980–2023)
Spouse	Mary Kelley
Children	2
Education	Georgetown University (BA)
Thomas J. Bliley Jr.'s voice Bliley speaks in support of the Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995 Recorded November 28, 1995

Thomas Jerome Bliley Jr. (January 28, 1932 – November 16, 2023) was an American businessman, Navy veteran, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from the commonwealth of Virginia.^[1] From 1981 to 2001, he served ten consecutive terms in Congress, including six years as chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee.