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Robert B. "Rob" Bell

Member From: 2002 - - September 17, 2023

  • Birth Date: 1967 Birth Place:Palo Alto, CA
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Jessica Rhea Sweeney
  • Children: Robbie and Evelyn
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Education: University of Virginia (B.A. with High Distinction, 1988)
    University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1995)
  • Military Service:
  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Awards: Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
    Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault, Vanguard Special Commendation (2002)
    National Transportation Safety Board, State Safety Leadership Award (reduce alcohol-related fatalities) (2004)
    The Century Council, Outstanding Commitment to Fight Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking (2004)
    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, State Safety Leadership Citation (2004)
    MADD, Outstanding Leadership (2004), Outstanding Legislator (2005)
    Thomas Jefferson EMS Council, Award of Appreciation (2005)
    Washington Regional Alcohol Program, WRAPPY Award for Public Service (2005)
    Home Educators Association of Virginia, Outstanding Leadership in Advancing the Rights of Home-Educating Parents (2006)
    Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Law Enforcement Commendation Medal (2006), Law Enforcement Official of the Year (2007)
    Virginia Property Rights Coalition, Deepest Gratitude for HB 2954 to the people of Virginia (2007), John C. Marshall Award (2008)
    Fluvanna County High School, Honorary Fluco (2008)
    Virginia Academy of Family Physicians, Legislator of the Year (2008)
    Virginia Sheriffs' Association, Outstanding Legislative Service (2008)
    Psychiatric Society of Virginia, Delegate of the Year (2008)
    Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, Act Honor Hope Award (2009), Leadership in Legislation Award (2011), 30 Voices for 30 Years Honoree (2011)
    Virginia Assembly of Independent Baptists, Patriots Award (2010)
    Virginia Association of Commonwealth's Attorneys, Champion of Justice (2011)
    American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty (2011)
    Virginia Chamber of Commerce, A Rating (2012, 2018), Champion of Free Enterprise (2015), Excellence in Education and Workforce Training Award (2015)
    Virginia Retail Merchants Association, Legislator of the Year (2012)
    American Conservative Union, Conservative Excellence Award (2015)
    American Conservative Union, Conservative Achievement Award (2018)
    Virginia State Police, Legislator of the Year (2019)
Session District District Number Party Leadership Committees
2002 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Education
Health Welfare and Institutions
2003 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Education
Health Welfare and Institutions
2004 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Education
Health Welfare and Institutions
2005 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Education
Health Welfare and Institutions
2006 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
2007 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
2008 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
2009 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
2010 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
Rules
2011 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Orange (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
Rules
2012 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
2013 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Commerce and Labor
Courts of Justice
Health Welfare and Institutions
2014 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) Republican Courts of Justice (Vice Chair)
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Commerce and Labor,
2015 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) Republican Courts of Justice (Vice Chair)
Commerce and Labor,
Health, Welfare and Institutions
2016 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice (Vice Chair)
Commerce and Labor
Health, Welfare and Institutions
2017 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice (Vice Chair)
Commerce and Labor
Health, Welfare and Institutions
2018 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice (Chair)
Commerce and Labor
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Privileges and Elections
Select Committee on School Safety
2019 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice (Chair)
Commerce and Labor
Health, Welfare and Institutions
2020 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Transportation
2021 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Transportation
2022 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Courts of Justice (Chair)
Health, Welfare and Institutions
Rules
2023 Counties of Albemarle (part), Fluvanna (part), Greene, and Rockingham (part) 58 Republican Health, Welfare and Institutions
Rules

*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.

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