• FATTAH, CHAKA MR.
Experience: House: District 2, 1995-Present
Home State: Pennsylvania
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $227,214Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Chaka Fattah, Sr.
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Renee; 4 Children: Frances, Chaka, Cameron, Chandler
    Birth Date: 11/21/1956
    Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Home City: Philadelphia, PA
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    Attended, Community College of Philadelphia
    MA, Government Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1986
    Attended, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1984

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 1994-present
    Former Member, Pennsylvania State Board of Education
    Senator, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1988-1994
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1991
    Representative, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, 1982-1988
    Candidate, Philadelphia City Commission, 1978

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Black Caucus
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
    Member, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
    Member, Equity and Excellence Commission
    Chair, Friends of the Caribbean Caucus

Professional Experience

    Special Assistant, Director of Housing and Community Development, City of Philadelphia
    Policy Assistant, Greater Philadelphia Partnership
    Assistant Director, House of Umoja
    Special Assistant, Managing Director, City of Philadelphia

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Trustee, Community College of Philadelphia
    Founder, CORE Philly
    Former Chair, Executive Board, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
    Founder, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
    Trustee, Lincoln University
    Member, Mount Carmel Baptist Church
    Former Chair, Pennsylvania Higher Education Facilities Authority
    Trustee, Pennsylvania State University
    Founding Chair, Philadelphia Federal Funds Forum
    Trustee, Temple University
    Founder, Fattah Conference on Higher Education, 1986
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly 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

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
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: 128
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
10/09/2015 H.R.3717 U.S.-Israel Global Neuroscience Partnership Act 10/09/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
09/08/2015 H.Res.409 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude certain organizations from the definition of earmark. 09/08/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
08/18/2015 H.R.1360 America's FOCUS Act of 2015 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
06/12/2015 H.R.2736 Youth Mental Health Research Act 06/12/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1672 REDEEM Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1359 American Dream Accounts Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1071 Fiscal Fairness Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1070 Student Bill of Rights 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
01/27/2015 H.Con.Res.10 Recognizing the challenges and burdens associated with the rising costs of a college education. 01/27/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
12/04/2014 H.Res.771 Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania. 12/04/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/02/2014 H.R.5158 REDEEM Act 09/02/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
08/08/2014 H.R.4838 To redesignate the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as "30th Street Station", as the "William H. Gray III 30th Street Station". 08/08/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-158. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
07/14/2014 H.Res.668 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program. 07/14/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
07/11/2014 H.Res.666 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program. 07/11/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
04/11/2014 H.R.4472 US-Israel Global Neuroscience Partnership Act of 2014 04/11/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/07/2014 H.R.4170 Youth Mental Health Research Act 03/07/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/22/2014 H.R.3580 America's FOCUS Act of 2013 01/22/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
12/19/2013 H.R.3791 Health Premium Parity Act 12/19/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
11/01/2013 H.Res.396 Supporting the goals and ideals of November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. 11/01/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
10/03/2013 H.Res.364 Supporting the goals and ideals of "World Alzheimer's Month". 10/03/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
Total: 3442
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
04/28/2005 H.R.1994 Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices Reduction Act
04/27/2005 H.R.1774 America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2005
04/26/2005 H.Res.131 Amending rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to the procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
04/21/2005 H.R.1645 Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemoration Act of 2005
04/20/2005 H.Res.208 Recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Jonas Salk, the University of Michigan, and Dr. Thomas Frances, Jr., on the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery and the declaration that the Salk vaccine was potent, virtually eliminating the disease and its harmful effects. Passed Yea
04/18/2005 H.R.1439 VOICE Act of 2005
04/18/2005 H.R.1390 Part-time Student Assistance Act
04/18/2005 H.Con.Res.111 Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music.
04/18/2005 H.Con.Res.110 Expressing the sense of Congress that Katherine Dunham should be recognized for her groundbreaking achievements in dance, theater, music, and education, as well as for her work as an activist striving for racial equality throughout the world.
04/18/2005 H.R.1293 Access and Equity in Higher Education Act
04/18/2005 H.Res.158 Recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism, and for other purposes.
04/18/2005 H.R.1282 GRAD Act
04/18/2005 H.R.1277 College Aid Made EZ Act
04/18/2005 H.R.1262 Ronald Reagan Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act of 2005
04/18/2005 H.R.1249 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2005
04/18/2005 H.R.1227 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005
04/18/2005 H.R.1210 Home Energy Assistance Targeted for Seniors Act
04/18/2005 H.R.1184 Removing Impediments to Students Education Act
04/06/2005 H.R.1518 Family Friendly Employers Act of 2005
04/06/2005 H.R.1217 Latin America Military Training Review Act of 2005
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