• POE, TED
Experience: House: District 2, 2005-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $671,165Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Ted Poe
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Carol; 4 Children: Kim, Kara, Kurt, Kellee
    Birth Date: 09/10/1948
    Birth Place: Temple, TX
    Home City: Humble, TX

Education

    JD, University of Houston Law Center, 1973
    BA, Political Science, Abilene Christian University, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
    Congressional Delegate, United Nations

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 10th Amendment Task Force
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Conference
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on the European Union
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Conference
    Co-Chair, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus
    Founder, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus
    Member, Conservative Caucus
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Israel Allies Caucus
    Member, Anti-Terrorism Caucus
    Member, Ports Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security Caucus
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Former College Instructor
    Former High School Teacher
    Former Legal Keynote Speaker
    Former Instructor, Criminal Justice, University of Houston
    Former Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy
    Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy
    Former Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
    Felony Court Judge, Harris County, 1981-2004
    Served, United States Air Force Reserves, 1970-1976

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Abilene Christian University
    Member, Child Abuse Prevention Council
    Member, Children's Assessment Center
    President, Christian School of Kingwood
    Co-Founder, Christian School of Kingwood
    Member, Church of Christ
    Child Advocate, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
    Instructor, Drug Abuse Resistance Education
    Member, Houston International Theater School
    Member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    Board Member, National Children's Alliance
    Member, Northland Christian School
    Member, Parents of Murdered Children
    Member, Roseate Women's Center for Abused Women

Additional Information

Awards:

    Best Judge, Kansas Peace Officer's Association
    Outstanding District Judge, Houston Police Officers Association
    Outstanding National Victim Advocate, National Victim's Center
    Outstanding Instructor, Texas District Attorney's Association
    Outstanding Judge, Foundation for Improvement of Justice
    Outstanding District Judge (twice), Harris County Deputy Sheriff's Association
    Outstanding Young Lawyer, Houston Bar Association
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

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

Strongly Support
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

No Opinion
Total: 257
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
02/19/2015 H.R.464 Constitutional Check and Balance Act 02/19/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/11/2015 H.R.428 Export American Natural Gas Act of 2015 02/11/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.  (All Actions)
02/02/2015 H.R.296 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 02/02/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/04/2015 H.R.181 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 02/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/02/2015 H.R.236 Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act 02/02/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
01/28/2015 H.R.300 SMART Border Act of 2015 01/28/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.  (All Actions)
01/20/2015 H.Res.37 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that resulted in the deaths of seventeen innocent persons and offering condolences to those personally affected by this cowardly act. 01/20/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/07/2015 H.R.29 Separation of Powers Act of 2015 01/07/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
12/09/2014 H.R.5768 Separation of Powers Act of 2014 12/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
11/24/2014 H.R.5693 Ebola VISA Safety Act 11/24/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.5417 Bringing Awareness and Knowledge to Exempt Schools Against Legislative Encroachment Act 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
11/12/2014 H.R.5692 Ebola Prevention Act of 2014 11/12/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
04/02/2014 H.R.4155 Fight Russian Energy Exploitation (FREE) Act 04/02/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.  (All Actions)
10/28/2014 H.R.5519 Help Find the Missing Act 10/28/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/08/2014 H.R.5406 F.T.O. Passport Revocation Act 09/08/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/08/2014 H.Res.620 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should immediately release United States Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi and provide for his swift return to the United States so Sgt. Tahmooressi can receive the appropriate medical assistance for his medical condition. 09/08/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.  (All Actions)
03/20/2014 H.R.4091 Constitutional Check and Balance Act 03/20/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/26/2014 H.Res.491 Affirming the support of the United States for Georgia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 02/26/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/21/2014 H.R.3530 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2014 05/21/2014 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
04/16/2014 H.R.4154 Russia Visa Sanctions Act 04/16/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
Total: 2229
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/22/2017 H.R.1892 Honoring Hometown Heroes Act Passed Yea
05/22/2017 H.R.1761 Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/22/2017 H.R.1039 Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017 Passed Yea
05/22/2017 H.R.115 Thin Blue Line Act Passed Yea
05/18/2017 H.Res.336 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
05/18/2017 H.Res.317 Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.
05/18/2017 H.Res.311 Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
05/18/2017 H.R.1997 Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.256 Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
05/18/2017 H.R.1918 Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
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.199 Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
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.Res.153 Expressing concern over the detainment of Sandy Phan-Gillis, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.R.1196 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.672 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
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