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  • 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
05/18/2017 H.Res.296 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam should provide former members of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam, who served alongside the United States Armed Forces in defense of their nation during the Vietnam War, with appropriate levels of support and services. 05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.  (All Actions)
05/11/2017 H.R.2365 Desert Community Lands Act 05/11/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
05/05/2017 H.R.244 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 05/05/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-31.  (All Actions)
04/27/2017 H.R.497 Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act 04/27/2017 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1399 American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1138 Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2017 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.R.857 California Off-Road Recreation and Conservation Act 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
02/08/2017 H.R.544 Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act 02/08/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/07/2017 H.R.917 Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act 02/07/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/19/2017 H.R.245 Veterans' Education Equity Act 01/19/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
11/30/2016 H.R.3286 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2016 11/30/2016 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
10/18/2016 H.R.6234 Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act of 2016 10/18/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/24/2016 H.R.5579 Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act 06/24/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/24/2016 H.R.496 Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Establishment Act 05/24/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
01/07/2016 H.R.4313 Historic Routes Preservation Act 01/07/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
12/09/2015 H.R.3668 California Minerals, Off-Road Recreation, and Conservation Act 12/09/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
11/23/2015 H.R.4024 Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act 11/23/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
09/08/2015 H.R.3176 Protecting our National Parks Act of 2015 09/08/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/29/2015 H.R.3025 Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 07/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/29/2015 H.R.1992 American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act 07/29/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.  (All Actions)
Total: 611
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
04/19/2013 H.R.1563 Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2013
04/18/2013 H.R.1620 Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2013
04/12/2013 H.R.1518 PAST Act
04/10/2013 H.R.1070 Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2013
04/08/2013 H.R.994 ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act of 2013
04/08/2013 H.R.988 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2013
04/08/2013 H.R.680 Rilya Wilson Act
04/05/2013 H.Con.Res.26 Recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta.
03/22/2013 H.R.1339 Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
03/22/2013 H.R.1252 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2013
03/21/2013 H.R.1356 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1444 Main Street in Ramona, California, as the "Nelson 'Mac' MacWilliams Post Office Building".
03/19/2013 H.R.1255 Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act of 2013
03/15/2013 H.Res.89 Condemning the attack on Iranian dissidents living at Camp Hurriya, and for other purposes.
03/14/2013 H.Res.104 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and their families from military to civilian life.
03/14/2013 H.R.833 To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal.
03/12/2013 H.R.940 Health Care Conscience Rights Act
02/28/2013 H.R.925 To amend the Diplomatic Security Act to revise the provisions relating to personnel recommendations of the Accountability Review Board under such Act.
02/28/2013 H.Con.Res.16 Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
02/28/2013 H.J.Res.28 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the power of Congress to impose a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services.
02/19/2013 H.R.713 Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2013
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