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  • DEFAZIO, PETER A
Experience: House: District 4, 1987-Present
Home State: Oregon
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,050,111Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Peter A. DeFazio
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Myrnie
    Birth Date: 05/27/1947
    Birth Place: Needham, MA
    Home City: Springfield, OR
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    MPA, University of Oregon, 1977
    MS. Gerontology, University of Oregon, 1977
    BA, Economics/Political Science, Tufts University, 1969

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
    Candidate, United States Senate, 1996

Current Legislative Committees

    Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Member
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
    Co-Chair, Porkbusters Coalition
    Chair, Lane County Commission, 1982-1986

Professional Experience

    Assistant Director, Senior Companion Program, Lane County
    Owner, Tree Farm
    Served, United States Air Force Reserves
    Staff, Congressman Jim Weaver, United States House of Representatives, 1977-1982
    Served, United States Air Force, 1967-1971

Additional Information

Awards:

    Earth Day Hero Award, South Tucson Weed and Seed, 2001
    Special Award, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, 2004
    Seres Puentes Award, University of Arizona, 2004
    Champion of Diversity Award, AZ Minority Bar Association, 2002
    Friends of the Trails Award, Pima Trails Association, 2001
    Farmer Advocate Award, 2003
    Jim Haag Award, Pima County, AZ Interfaith Council, 2002
    Government Leadership Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2001
    In Tune' Award, Carondelet Medical Group, 2004
    New Start Honoree, University of Arizona, 2003
    Honorary Chair, Southern Arizona Red Cross, 2004
    Distinguished Community Service Award, Tucson Minority Business, 2002
    Public Elected Official of the Year Award, AZ Chapter, National Association of Social Workers, 2001
    AZ Credit Union System Award, 2004
    Government Leadership Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2004
    Alumni Hall of Fame, Sunnyside High School, 2004
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
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
Strongly Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade
Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Support
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
Oppose
Total: 397
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/14/2011 H.R.1414 Oregon Caves Revitalization Act of 2011 04/14/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
04/07/2011 H.J.Res.55 War Powers Amendments of 2011 04/07/2011 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
03/21/2011 H.R.767 Personal Responsibility in Health Care Insurance Act 03/21/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.  (All Actions)
02/28/2011 H.R.798 Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act of 2011 02/28/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/28/2011 H.J.Res.41 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 02/28/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
02/18/2011 H.R.797 No Loopholes in Social Security Taxes Act 02/18/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
02/18/2011 H.R.796 Social Security Protection and Truth in Budgeting Act of 2011 02/18/2011 Referred to House Budget  (All Actions)
02/18/2011 H.R.756 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe standards for the maximum number of hours that an operator of a commercial motor vehicle may be reasonably detained by a shipper or receiver, and for other purposes. 02/18/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
02/14/2011 H.R.483 Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act 02/14/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.  (All Actions)
12/17/2010 H.R.2062 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 12/17/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 714.  (All Actions)
08/05/2010 H.R.1875 To establish the Emergency Trade Deficit Commission. 08/05/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
07/15/2010 H.R.4765 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes. 07/15/2010 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
06/30/2010 H.R.5643 Compound 1080 and Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act 06/30/2010 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
06/22/2010 H.R.2869 Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act 06/22/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.  (All Actions)
06/16/2010 H.R.5526 Chetco River Protection Act 06/16/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
05/28/2010 H.R.2889 Oregon Caves National Monument Boundary Adjustment Act of 2010 05/28/2010 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 285.  (All Actions)
05/06/2010 H.R.5185 Fair Health Care for Military Families Act 05/06/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
03/23/2010 H.R.4916 To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land. 03/23/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
03/21/2010 H.Res.925 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape. 03/21/2010 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/10/2010 H.R.3759 BLM Contract Extension Act 03/10/2010 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.  (All Actions)
Total: 6613
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.2884 COVFEFE Act of 2017
06/08/2017 H.R.2862 To provide for wildfire suppression operations, and for other purposes.
05/19/2017 H.R.2548 FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017
05/19/2017 H.R.2340 To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
05/18/2017 H.R.2526 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
05/18/2017 H.R.2518 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1872 Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2017
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2475 To provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2472 Disability Integration Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2465 Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
05/04/2017 H.R.2358 Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
05/04/2017 H.Res.314 Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
05/03/2017 H.R.2317 United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2282 Equality Act
05/02/2017 H.Con.Res.52 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
05/01/2017 H.R.2049 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017
04/28/2017 H.R.2251 Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act
04/27/2017 H.R.2215 SAFE Act of 2017
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