- LEAHY, PATRICK J
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- Experience: Senate: 1975-Present
- Home State: Vermont
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $2,609,231Coverage End: Thursday, March 31, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Patrick J. Leahy
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Marcelle; 3 Children: Kevin, Alicia, Mark
- Birth Date: 03/31/1940
- Birth Place: Montpelier, VT
- Home City: Middlesex, VT
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Education
- JD, Georgetown University Law School, 1964
- BA, Saint Michael's College, 1961
Political Experience
- Senator, United States Senate, 1974-present
- President Pro Tempore, United States Senate, 2012-2015
Current Legislative Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Member
- Appropriations, Member
- Joint Committee on the Library, Member
- Judiciary, Ranking Member
- Rules and Administration, Member
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies,
Member
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources, Member
- Subcommittee on Defense, Member
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, Member
- Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Member
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Marketing and Agriculture Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Food and Agricultural Research, Member
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Ranking Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Co-Chair, Congressional Internet Caucus, 2003-present
- Co-Founder, Congressional Internet Caucus, 2003-present
- Member, Democratic Steering and Coordination Committee
- Co-Chair, Senate National Guard Caucus, present
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- State's Attorney, Chittenden County, 1966-1974
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Member, Vermont Bar Association, 1964
Total: 3
06/11/2015
Patrick Leahy's Official Personal Website
06/10/2015
Patrick Leahy's Official Personal Website
02/02/2015
By BOB KINZEL | Vermont Public Radio
General Survey
Total: 750
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
---|---|---|---|
10/30/2003 | S.1799 | Standards Development Organization Advancement Act of 2003 | 10/30/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
10/22/2003 | S.1642 | A bill to extend the duration of the immigrant investor regional center pilot program for 5 additional years, and for other purposes. | 10/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
10/21/2003 | S.1766 | A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to prohibit the use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the conservation reserve program. | 10/21/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
10/17/2003 | S.1755 | Farm-to-Cafeteria Projects Act of 2003 | 10/17/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
10/16/2003 | S.1740 | Anthrax Victims Fund Fairness Act of 2003 | 10/16/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
10/01/2003 | S.1695 | PATRIOT Oversight Restoration Act of 2003 | 10/01/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
09/09/2003 | S.1602 | September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Extension Act of 2003 | 09/09/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
07/31/2003 | S.1510 | Permanent Partners Immigration Act of 2003 | 07/31/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
07/31/2003 | S.Res.207 | A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that it is not in order in a committee to ask questions regarding a presidential nominee's religious affiliation. | 07/31/2003 Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. (All Actions) |
07/29/2003 | S.1481 | Congressional Responsibility for Immigration Act | 07/29/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
07/24/2003 | S.1453 | Forestry and Community Assistance Act of 2003 | 07/24/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
06/20/2003 | S.640 | Federal Prosecutors Retirement Benefit Equity Act of 2003 | 06/20/2003 Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security. (All Actions) |
06/17/2003 | S.1271 | Enhanced Protection of Our Cultural Heritage Act of 2003 | 06/17/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
06/05/2003 | S.1191 | Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act of 2003 | 06/05/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
05/06/2003 | S.1007 | Better Nutrition for School Children Act of 2003 | 05/06/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
05/05/2003 | S.995 | Child Nutrition Initiatives Act of 2003 | 05/05/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
04/29/2003 | S.946 | Drug Competition Act of 2003 | 04/29/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
04/22/2003 | S.805 | Crime Victims Assistance Act of 2003 | 04/22/2003 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
04/09/2003 | S.826 | A bill to amend the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 to provide for transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence. | 04/09/2003 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
04/09/2003 | S.287 | Artist-Museum Partnership Act | 04/09/2003 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
Total: 4934
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