About Donna Bullock

Donna Bullock is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th Legislative District, which includes parts of North Philadelphia and the Art Museum area. She held the seat from August 11, 2015 – July 15, 2024.

During her tenure, she served as Majority Chair of the House Children and Youth Committee and Ethics Committee as well as chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus.

An attorney, mother, wife, and a tireless public servant, Representative Bullock is committed to supporting working families through legislative initiatives that fund education, create jobs, and build healthy, sustainable communities. She is an advocate for equal pay, an increased minimum wage, clean energy and environmental justice, quality public schools and pre-k education, and sustainable community development.

After growing up in poverty, Representative Bullock attended Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and used her legal skills to empower others. Before joining the House, Representative Bullock worked as special assistant and attorney for the Philadelphia City Council President’s Office, and as an attorney at Community Legal Services and Laura Solomon & Associates.

Representative Bullock has served on several boards and volunteers regularly in her community. She currently serves on the Board of City Trusts as well as the boards of the Gesu School and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic ESports Association.

A resident of Strawberry Mansion, Representative Bullock and her husband, Otis, enjoy spending time with their two sons, Malcolm and Xavier.

Committees
Aging and Older Adult Committee (2015-2018)
Appropriations Committee (2016-2022), Democratic Chair of Criminal Justice Subcommittee (2019-2020)
Consumer Committee (2017-2022), Democratic Chair of Housing Subcommittee (2017-2018)
Liquor Control Committee (2015-2016)
Professional Licensure Committee (2019-2022)
Urban Affairs Committee, (2019-2022) Democratic Secretary (2019-2020)
State Government Committee (2015-2018), Democratic Secretary (2017-2018)

Caucuses
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Chair (2021-2023) and Vice Chair (2017-2020)
Cycling & Trails Caucus, Co-chair (2023-present)
Afterschool Caucus
Cannabis Caucus
Climate Caucus
Criminal Justice Reform Caucus
Hope Caucus
LGBTQ Equality Caucus
Mental health Caucus
Pa Black Maternal Health Caucus
PA SAFE Caucus
Philadelphia Delegation
Second Amendment Caucus
Student Debt Caucus
Welcoming Pa Caucus
Women’s Health Caucus

Appointments
Interstate Commission of Juveniles, Governor Appointee (2018-2022)
Joint Legislative Conservation Committee, House Appointee (2017-2020)
Secretary School Safety and Security Committee
House Democratic Caucus Appointee (2018-present)
Assistant Whip, Democratic Caucus (2019-2020)