Bill Chappell Jr.

Former U.S. Representative, Florida · District 4

Bill Chappell Jr. served as Representative for Florida, District 4 (1969-1989).

Bill Chappell Jr. no longer holds this office. See the current Florida officials.

Portrait of Bill Chappell Jr.
Role Former U.S. Representative

Office held, as recorded in the directory.

District District 4

The district this member is elected from.

Service period 1969-1989

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

William Venroe Chappell (born February 3, 1922) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Florida. He represented Florida’s 4th congressional district and served as a federal legislator for two decades, from January 3, 1969, to January 3, 1989. Over the course of his career in Congress, he completed ten terms in office.1

Chappell’s tenure as a representative placed him among the historical members of Congress from Florida during the late 20th century. Serving continuously for twenty years, he participated in the legislative process as a member of the Democratic Party, representing the interests of his district at the national level. His service concluded in 1989, after which he is recorded as a former member of the House of Representatives.

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References

  1. Bill Chappell Jr.. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 17, 2026.