• BISHOP, ROBERT
Experience: House: District 1, 2003-Present
Home State: Utah
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $727,313Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Rob Bishop
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Jeralynn; 5 Children: Shule, Jarom, Zenock, Maren, Jashon
    Birth Date: 07/13/1951
    Birth Place: Kaysville, UT
    Home City: Brigham City, UT
    Religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Education

    BA, Political Science, University of Utah, 1974

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2003-present
    Former Speaker, Utah State House of Representatives
    Chair, Utah Republican Party, 1997-2001
    Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, 1979-1995

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Natural Resources, Chair
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands, Member
    Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Natural Resources), Member
    Subcommittee on Readiness, Member
    Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Member
    Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, 10th Amendment Taskforce, United States House of Representatives
    Co-Founder, 10th Amendment Taskforce, United States House of Representatives
    Outreach and Communications Chair, Congressional Women's Caucus
    Former Chair, Outreach and Communications, Congressional Western Caucus
    Member, Republican National Committee
    Former Precinct Chair, Republican National Committee
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Teacher, Box Elder High School, 1974-1980, 1985-2002
    Teacher, German, Ben Lomond High School, 1980-1985

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Coach, Baseball
    Debate Coach, Ben Lomond High School
    Member, Latter Day Saints Church
    Co-Founder, Western States Coalition
    Adviser, Utah Teenage Republicans, 1996
Total: 1
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
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

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 146
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
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". 05/10/2017 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 125.  (All Actions)
04/11/2017 H.R.1800 To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain Federal land to facilitate scientific research supporting Federal space and defense programs. 04/11/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.Res.131 Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 02/16/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.Res.93 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 02/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.J.Res.32 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal Federal rules and regulations when the repeal is agreed to by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. 02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
01/13/2017 H.R.527 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2017 01/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
12/16/2016 H.R.4680 National Park Service Centennial Act 12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-289.  (All Actions)
12/07/2016 H.R.3764 Tribal Recognition Act of 2016 12/07/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.  (All Actions)
10/11/2016 H.J.Res.100 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal a Federal rule or regulation when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. 10/11/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
05/17/2016 H.J.Res.92 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. 05/17/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
05/12/2016 H.R.5192 To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for overflights of national recreation areas where the primary recreational activities involve motorized watercraft, and for other purposes. 05/12/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.  (All Actions)
03/15/2016 H.R.4739 Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016 03/15/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
09/22/2016 H.R.5780 Utah Public Lands Initiative Act 09/22/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.  (All Actions)
09/06/2016 H.R.5468 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment obligations under Repayment Contracts between the United States and the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District. 09/06/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.  (All Actions)
08/04/2016 H.R.5781 Utah Public Lands Initiative Partner Act 08/04/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
06/13/2016 H.Con.Res.135 Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2328. 06/13/2016 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
12/18/2015 H.R.4296 Youth Exchange Support Act of 2015 12/18/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
07/01/2015 H.R.2710 Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act 07/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/12/2015 H.R.1991 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act Extension Act of 2015 06/12/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 109.  (All Actions)
01/30/2015 H.Res.65 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 01/30/2015 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
Total: 1750
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/01/2004 H.R.3807 Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2004
02/24/2004 H.R.3474 Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act
02/11/2004 H.R.3801 First Amendment Restoration Act
02/10/2004 H.R.3784 Taxpayer Rebate and Responsibility Act
02/04/2004 H.R.3763 Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2004
02/03/2004 H.Res.507 Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the anniversary of the accident that cost the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia their lives, and extending heartfelt sympathy to their families. Passed Yea
02/03/2004 H.Res.500 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Communications Commission should vigorously enforce indecency and profanity laws pursuant to the intent of Congress in order to protect children in the United States from indecent and profane programming on broadcast television and radio.
02/03/2004 H.Res.274 Honoring John Stockton for an outstanding career, congratulating him on his retirement, and thanking him for his contributions to basketball, to the State of Utah, and to the Nation.
01/28/2004 H.R.3716 To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries.
12/17/2003 H.Res.482 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the October 3, 2003, order released by the Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau in response to complaints regarding the broadcast of program material that contained indecent language.
12/12/2003 H.R.1828 Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
12/02/2003 H.R.3633 Ronald Reagan Dime Act
11/17/2003 H.Con.Res.318 Expressing the sense of the Congress that American colleges and universities should adopt an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity.
12/10/2003 H.R.3352 SAFE Act
12/06/2003 H.R.3140 Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act Passed Yea
12/03/2003 H.R.1904 Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003
12/02/2003 H.R.3579 Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2003
11/24/2003 H.Res.441 Condemning the report issued on November 10, 2003, by the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement Appellate Body in which the Appellate Body determined that imposition by the United States of import restrictions on certain steel products was in violation of international law, and for other purposes.
11/21/2003 H.R.3596 OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2003
11/20/2003 H.Con.Res.332 Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.
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