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Jacob Banks Kurtz

Jacob Banks Kurtz served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1923-1935).

  • Republican
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 23
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 23

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1923-1935

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Jacob Banks Kurtz (born October 31, 1867) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania’s 23rd Congressional District and served six terms in Congress. His tenure in the U.S. House began on December 3, 1923, and concluded on January 3, 1935, marking more than a decade of continuous federal legislative service.

During his time in Congress, Kurtz served as a Representative for Pennsylvania under the Republican Party banner. His years in office spanned a period of significant national change, and he remained in the House through multiple sessions until leaving office as a former member in 1935. Specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and post-congressional activities are not detailed in the available record.

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