- DEFAZIO, PETER A
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- 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
Total: 397
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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09/11/2008 | H.R.6291 | Oregon Treasures Act of 2008 | 09/11/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) |
09/10/2008 | H.R.6630 | To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress. | 09/10/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
08/07/2008 | H.R.6726 | To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon. | 08/07/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. (All Actions) |
08/01/2008 | H.R.6795 | End the Trade Deficit Act | 08/01/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
07/30/2008 | H.R.3985 | Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007 | 07/30/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-291. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
06/11/2008 | H.R.247 | To designate a Forest Service trail at Waldo Lake in the Willamette National Forest in the State of Oregon as a national recreation trail in honor of Jim Weaver, a former Member of the House of Representatives. | 06/11/2008 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
06/09/2008 | H.R.6148 | Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act | 06/09/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
06/05/2008 | H.R.3058 | Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007 | 06/05/2008 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 218 - 193, 2 Present (Roll no. 387). (All Actions) |
05/06/2008 | H.R.5977 | TRUCC Act | 05/06/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (All Actions) |
04/28/2008 | H.R.5833 | To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the direct payment of attorney fees and costs to the attorney representing a prevailing party in certain Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claims, and for other purposes. | 04/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (All Actions) |
04/25/2008 | H.R.4775 | Compound 1080 and M-44 Elimination Act | 04/25/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture. (All Actions) |
04/23/2008 | H.R.3513 | Copper Salmon Wilderness Act of 2008 | 04/23/2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712. (All Actions) |
04/04/2008 | H.R.5696 | To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. | 04/04/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. (All Actions) |
04/03/2008 | H.R.5697 | Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008 | 04/03/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
03/19/2008 | H.R.5605 | Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008 | 03/19/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
11/08/2007 | H.R.4093 | Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2007 | 11/08/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. (All Actions) |
10/17/2007 | H.R.3830 | Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act of 2007 | 10/17/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. (All Actions) |
08/13/2007 | H.R.2863 | To authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of Oregon to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe. | 08/13/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-75. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
07/12/2007 | H.R.3023 | Drug and Medical Device Company Gift Disclosure Act | 07/12/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
07/09/2007 | H.R.2032 | Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act of 2007 | 07/09/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. (All Actions) |
Total: 6613
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