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  • BROWN, CORRINE
Experience: House: District 5, 1993-Present
Home State: Florida
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $470,296Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Corrine Brown
    Gender: Female
    Family: Single; 1 Child: Shantrel
    Birth Date: 11/11/1946
    Birth Place: Jacksonville, FL
    Home City: Jacksonville, FL
    Religion: Protestant

Education

    MA, Educational Specialist, University of Florida, 1974
    EdS, University of Florida, 1971
    BS, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) University, 1969

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 5, 1992-present
    Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1983-1992

Current Legislative Committees

    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Member
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Aerospace Caucus, present
    Second Vice Chair, Congressional Black Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, present
    Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Native American Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
    Member, Older Americans Caucus, present

Professional Experience

    Former Faculty, Edward Waters College
    Former Owner, Springfield Travel Agency
    Former Faculty, University of Florida
    Counselor, Florida Community College, 1977-1992
    Faculty, Florida Community College, 1977-1992

Additional Information

Awards:

    Legislative Leadership Award, National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 2002
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade
Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare
Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
No Opinion
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Oppose
Total: 99
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/22/2016 H.R.5448 To expand the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to include members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and the families of such members. 06/22/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
06/16/2016 H.Res.789 Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy. 06/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
06/13/2016 H.R.5407 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Labor to prioritize the provision of services to homeless veterans with dependent children in carrying out homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. 06/13/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
05/24/2016 H.R.3715 Final Farewell Act of 2016 05/24/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/13/2016 H.R.5059 Love Lives On Act of 2016 05/13/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.3828 Land-Grant Opportunity Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.  (All Actions)
11/06/2015 H.R.3768 SES TRUST Act 11/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
11/02/2015 H.R.1575 To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the pilot program on counseling in retreat settings for women veterans newly separated from service in the Armed Forces. 11/02/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242.  (All Actions)
08/05/2015 H.R.3246 To provide for the temporary use of Veterans Choice Funds for certain programs, and for other purposes. 08/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
08/05/2015 H.R.3200 To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer unobligated amounts previously made available to the Department of Veterans Affairs to the medical accounts of the Department to improve the furnishing of health care to veterans. 08/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/26/2015 H.R.2054 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for increased access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans. 05/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1680 Police CAMERA Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/25/2015 H.R.216 Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Planning Reform Act of 2015 03/25/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/11/2015 H.Res.46 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act. 02/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
02/06/2015 H.R.218 CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2015 02/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/08/2015 H.R.215 Defending Veterans from Sequestration Act of 2015 01/08/2015 Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.  (All Actions)
04/10/2014 H.R.4439 To ensure that minority-owned and women-owned businesses have a full and fair opportunity to compete in covered rail projects and contracts, and that the Federal Government does not subsidize discrimination in covered rail projects. 04/10/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.  (All Actions)
10/19/2012 H.R.6455 Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012 10/19/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
08/02/2012 H.R.6301 To amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service shall maintain the number of officers and employees necessary to meet its homeland security and natural disaster assistance responsibilities, and for other purposes. 08/02/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
06/15/2012 H.Con.Res.128 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Montford Point Marines. 06/15/2012 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
Total: 4748
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
01/16/2007 H.Res.61 Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes. Passed Yea
01/16/2007 H.Res.39 Commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship. Passed Present
01/12/2007 H.R.3 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 Passed Not Voting
01/12/2007 H.R.5483 Railroad Retirement Disability Earnings Act
01/11/2007 H.R.82 Social Security Fairness Act of 2007
01/04/2007 H.R.181 Peace Stamp for the Peace Corps Act
01/04/2007 H.R.111 Community Choice in Real Estate Act
01/04/2007 H.R.60 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
01/04/2007 H.R.47 To direct the Architect of the Capitol to establish and display within the Capitol Visitor Center a suitable exhibit which depicts the Congressional careers, accomplishments, and contributions of the 22 African-American Members of Congress who served during the Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction Eras, and a suitable exhibit which acknowledges the use of slave labor in the construction of the Capitol.
01/04/2007 H.R.18 To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
01/04/2007 H.Con.Res.9 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
12/20/2006 H.R.4510 To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to accept the donation of a bust depicting Sojourner Truth and to display the bust in a suitable location in the rotunda of the Capitol.
12/20/2006 H.R.4416 To reauthorize permanently the use of penalty and franked mail in efforts relating to the location and recovery of missing children.
12/18/2006 H.R.5736 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida, as the "Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr. Post Office Building".
12/09/2006 H.Con.Res.488 Congratulating the Detroit Shock for winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Championship, and for other purposes.
12/08/2006 H.R.5316 Restoring Emergency Services to Protect Our Nation From Disasters Act of 2006
11/17/2006 H.Con.Res.424 Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
11/17/2006 H.Con.Res.175 Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Passed Yea
11/14/2006 H.Res.1081 Expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
11/13/2006 H.R.5835 Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006
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