- RUBIO, MARCO
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- Experience: Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present
- Home State: Florida
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $47,346,040Coverage End: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Marco Rubio
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Jeannette; 4 Children: Amanda, Daniella, Anthony, Dominick
- Birth Date: 05/28/1971
- Birth Place: Miami, FL
- Home City: West Miami, FL
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Education
- JD, University of Miami, 1996
- BS, University of Florida, 1993
Political Experience
- Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present
- Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2000-2008
- Speaker, Florida State House of Representatives, 2006-2008
- Majority Leader, Florida State House of Representatives, 2003-2006
- Commissioner, City of West Miami, 1998-2000
Current Legislative Committees
- Commerce, Science and Transportation, Member
- Foreign Relations, Member
- Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Member
- Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Member
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, Member
- Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, Member
- Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women's Issues,
Member
- Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, Member
- Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, Member
- Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Chair
- Subcommittee on Science, Space, and Competitiveness, Member
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global
Women's Issues, Chair
Professional Experience
- Attorney, Broad & Cassel
- Visiting Professor, Florida International University
- Political Analyst, Univision, 2008
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Board Member, Alafit International
- Florida Chair, Grand Old Party Action Committee
- Board Member, Latin Builders Association
- Board Member, Miami Performing Arts Center
About Marco Rubio
Marco Antonio Rubio was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents who were naturalized as US citizens. He was given a football scholarship from Tarkio College, which he attended for a year before moving on to Santa Fe Community College, and eventually graduating from the University of Florida (with a Bachelor of Science) and the University of Miami School of Law (J.D. degree). He interned for Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and volunteered for Senator Bob Dole's presidential campaign in 1996, before embarking upon his own political career. He has since amassed an impressive resume, most prominently including his election to the Florida House of Representatives – eventually becoming Speaker of that chamber – and his current occupation, Junior Senator from Florida in the United States Senate. Rubio announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election on April 13, 2015 in Miami.
Rubio is an unambiguously conservative candidate, enjoying a 100.00 rating from the American Conservative Union for his Senate votes in 2011 and 2012. He supports a flat federal tax rate, opposes the capital gains tax, and has stated that no taxes should ever be raised during a recession. He believes the age at which a person may begin collecting Social Security benefits should be raised for those more than 10 years away from retirement, due to increased life expectancy. Rubio is also strongly pro-life, opposes same-sex marriage, and has stated that there is no responsible way to use marijuana recreationally.
“I think there’s time to still prevent a Trump nomination, which I think would fracture the party and be damaging to the conservative movement”.
Rubio ended his campaign after New York real estate mogul Donald Trump won the coveted primary.
Marco Rubio is dropping out of the presidential race after losing the Florida primary to Donald Trump and failing to unite the Republican establishment against the billionaire front-runner.
He bet big on a hawkish foreign policy, but voters just aren't buying it.
It's all part of a strategy to keep Donald Trump from winning the nomination.
Marco Rubio won one. No, not one state. One delegate.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) freed his Ohio supporters to vote for Ohio Gov. John Kasich
Sen. Ted Cruz, responding to a question about violence at Donald Trump rallies, said on Friday that a candidate has the responsibility of setting the tone for his or her campaign.
He probably won't win any delegates in Mississippi or Michigan.
The Florida senator still hasn't won a state.
Sure, but it really helps.
Sure, but it really helps.
It’s an unusual admission for a candidate, but one Rubio is making openly as he works to unite the anti-Donald Trump vote behind him.
The stars are aligning for Marco just as Donald Trump seems to be steamrolling to the nomination.
The GOP presidential candidate’s role on a special Florida state legislative panel offers a look at traits that rivals attack today.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley threw her support behind presidential hopeful Marco Rubio Wednesday, ahead of the state’s Republican primary Saturday -– the jewel in the crown of Rubio’s Palmetto State endorsements.
Nikki Haley faced a decision: to play kingmaker with her endorsement, or to remain neutral.
For one thing, George W. Bush ignored a warning that Al Qaeda would attack inside the U.S.
We'll remember this in 2020 or 2024.
Third place is the second loser.
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2015 | S.Res.85 | A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Jones-Ayers. | 03/12/2015 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 03/11/2015 | S.716 | Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2015 | 03/11/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 02/26/2015 | S.592 | A bill to improve the transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles. | 02/26/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
| 02/25/2015 | S.555 | Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act of 2015 | 02/25/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 02/12/2015 | S.507 | RAISE Act | 02/12/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 02/12/2015 | S.477 | Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2015 | 02/12/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) |
| 02/10/2015 | S.424 | Wi-Fi Innovation Act | 02/10/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
| 02/05/2015 | S.404 | Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act | 02/05/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 01/08/2015 | S.124 | A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to deauthorize the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Critical Restoration Project. | 01/08/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
| 01/08/2015 | S.123 | Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act | 01/08/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 11/20/2014 | S.2953 | Keeping America Safe from Ebola Act of 2014 | 11/20/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 11/19/2014 | S.2943 | A bill to amend Public Law 110-299 to extend the time period during which permits are not required for certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels. | 11/19/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
| 09/19/2014 | S.2778 | A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards totaling up to $10,000,000 for information on the kidnapping and murder of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. | 09/19/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
| 09/16/2014 | S.2824 | Florida Fisheries Improvement Act | 09/16/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
| 07/31/2014 | S.2766 | Palestinian and United Nations Anti-Terrorism Act of 2014 | 07/31/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 07/31/2014 | S.2725 | Consequences for Russia's Arms Control Violations Act of 2014 | 07/31/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 07/31/2014 | S.Res.533 | A resolution designating September 2014 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". | 07/31/2014 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 07/29/2014 | S.2675 | A bill to amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to support religious freedom in foreign countries. | 07/29/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 07/24/2014 | S.Res.462 | A resolution recognizing the Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos for supporting and defending the United States Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia. | 07/24/2014 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 07/10/2014 | S.2591 | Girls Count Act of 2014 | 07/10/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
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