​~ New Hampshire’s Famous Freemasons ~

Brother Charles Foster Bass (b1952) served as US House of Representatives for NH’s 2nd Congressional District from 1995 to 2007 and 2011 to 2013.
His father Perkins Bass (1912-2011) held the same position from 1955 to 1963. Charles’ grandfather, Robert, served as Republican Governor of New Hampshire from 1911-1912.
Charles attended Holderness School in Holderness, NH and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1974.

Masonic Life
Date Raised : 03/25/1983 (38 years)
Brother Charles holds membership in both Altemont No.26 & General Court Lodge No.1784.
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Political Life Tenure (1995–2007; 2011–2013)
Bass was elected to Congress in 1994, where he served for twelve years.
While in office, Brother Charles served on the following Committees:
Committee on Energy and Commerce
• Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade
• Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
• Subcommittee on Environment and Economy
United States House Committee on the Budget