Definition: The word 'Carole Hochman' refers to an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for the 6th district in Washington, D.C., from 2013 until her resignation in September 2017. Hochman is known for her work on issues such as immigration reform and education policy. Carole Hochman was born in Los Angeles, California on December 5, 1954. She went to college at the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in political science. After graduating from college, Hochman served in the United States Army from 1976-1980. She then moved to Washington D.C. where she worked as a public relations and marketing executive for the University of California, Berkeley. In 2005, Hochman was elected to Congress from California's Sixth District. During her time in Congress, Hochman has been a vocal advocate for immigration reform and education policy. She has also been active on issues such as gun control, climate change, and mental health. On September 30, 2017, Hochman announced that she would be resigning from Congress to focus on her political career. The resignation was not due to any legal impediment but rather an illness. Hochman continued to serve in the United States Senate until her death in February 2018. Hochman's political career has been marked by controversy and controversy, including allegations of sexual harassment and a case of voter intimidation. She is currently serving as chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, where she chairs the committee's committee on student affairs.