• COOK, PAUL
Experience: House: District 8, 2013-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $830,697Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Paul J. Cook
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Jeanne
    Birth Date: 03/03/1943
    Birth Place: Meriden, CT
    Home City: Yucca Valley, CA
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    MA, Political Science, University of California, Riverside, 2000
    MA, Public Administration, California State University, San Bernardino, 1996
    BS, Teaching, Southern Connecticut State University, 1966

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present
    Former Mayor, Yucca Valley
    Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 2006-2012
    Member, Yucca Valley Town Council, 1998-2006

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Natural Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Member
    Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Member
    Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Member
    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, Inland Empire Caucus

Professional Experience

    Former Instructor, Copper Mountain College
    Former Instructor, University of California, Riverside
    Colonel, United States Marine Corps, 1966-1992

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Red Cross, Yucca Valley
    Member, Disabled American Veterans
    Member, Saint Mary's Catholic Church
    Member, The American Legion
    Member, United Way, Yucca Valley
    Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
    Former Executive Director, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce

Additional Information

Awards:

    Mickey Conroy Legislator of the Year, 2011, California State Commanders Veterans Council. This award is given in recognition for
    leadership and contributions to California's active-duty military, National Guard, reserves, and veterans.
    Freedom Fighter Award, 2011, California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance
    Legislator of the Year in 2011, American Veterans (AMVETS), Department of California
    Legislator of the Year in 2010, Fathers and Families
    Legislator of the Year in 2009, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), California State Council
    Legislator of the Year in 2009, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California
    Outstanding Legislator in 2008, California State Sheriff's Association
    Child Predator Notification Award in 2007, by the Riverside County Family Preservation Court
    Legislator of the Year in 2007, for the Associated Builders and Contractors of California
    Outstanding Assemblymember in 2007, by the California Association of Recreation & Park Districts (CARPD).
    Two Purple Hearts
    Bronze Star
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

No Opinion
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

No Opinion
6. Vouchers for school choice

Support
7. Make voter registration easier

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

No Opinion
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

No Opinion
20. Privatize Social Security

Support
Total: 36
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
07/16/2015 H.R.3026 Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2015 07/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.  (All Actions)
06/25/2015 H.R.832 Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2015 06/25/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
05/26/2015 H.R.2286 Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act 05/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
12/18/2014 H.R.5331 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 73839 Gorgonio Drive in Twentynine Palms, California, as the "Colonel M.J. 'Mac' Dube, USMC Post Office Building". 12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-266. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/10/2014 H.R.1241 To facilitate a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Inyo National Forest, and for other purposes. 12/10/2014 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 643.  (All Actions)
09/30/2014 H.R.5573 To establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area in the State of California, and for other purposes. 09/30/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/09/2014 H.R.4575 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land to operate a visitor center for Joshua Tree National Park, and for other purposes. 05/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.  (All Actions)
04/08/2014 H.R.4371 To redesignate the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area in California as the "Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area", and for other purposes. 04/08/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.  (All Actions)
03/25/2014 H.R.4150 Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2014 03/25/2014 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
10/02/2013 H.R.3232 Support Our Armed Forces Act 10/02/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.  (All Actions)
08/12/2013 H.R.3017 Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013 08/12/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
07/23/2013 H.R.2693 Save Dignity Act 07/23/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.  (All Actions)
07/18/2013 H.R.2150 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013 07/18/2013 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
07/01/2013 H.R.2382 Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act 07/01/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/24/2013 H.R.1676 Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Establishment Act 06/24/2013 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 88.  (All Actions)
02/27/2013 H.R.857 Protect Troops at War Act of 2013 02/27/2013 Referred to House Appropriations  (All Actions)
Total: 611
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 H.R.381 To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
06/12/2017 H.R.1654 Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act
05/22/2017 H.Con.Res.59 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/19/2017 H.R.2340 To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
05/18/2017 H.Res.259 Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
05/18/2017 H.Res.256 Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.201 Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017 H.R.1196 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017
05/17/2017 H.R.2482 To extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan program, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.1162 No Hero Left Untreated Act
05/11/2017 H.R.2320 Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.2228 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.1073 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a structure for visitor services on the Arlington Ridge tract, in the area of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, and for other purposes.
05/10/2017 H.J.Res.36 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation". Passed Yea
05/04/2017 H.R.2358 Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
05/04/2017 H.R.1644 Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act Passed Yea
04/28/2017 H.R.2254 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building".
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