- SMITH, LAMAR
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- Experience: House: District 21, 1987-Present
- Home State: Texas
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $1,294,816Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Lamar S. Smith
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Beth; 2 Children
- Birth Date: 11/19/1947
- Birth Place: San Antonio, TX
- Home City: San Antonio, TX
- Religion: Christian Scientist
Education
- JD, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1975
- BA, American Studies, Yale University, 1969
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
- Commissioner's Court, Bexar County, 1983-1985
- Chair, Republican Party, Bexar County, 1978-1982
- Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1981-1982
Current Legislative Committees
- Homeland Security, Member
- Judiciary, Member
- Science, Space, and Technology, Chair
- Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
- Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
- Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Former Member, Budget Committee, United States House of Representatives
- Member, Congressional Grace Caucus
- Member, Congressional Sportsman's Caucus
- Member, Economic Task Force, House Grand Old Party
- Former Chair, Ethics Committee, United States House of Representatives
- Member, Homeland Security Committee
- Member, House Republican Steering Committee
- Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives
- Member, Tea Party Caucus
Professional Experience
- Partner, Lamar Seeligson Ranch
- Attorney, Law Firm of Maebius and Duncan, San Antonio
- Business/Financial Writer, Christian Science Monitor, 1970-1972
- Management Intern, Small Business Administration, 1969-1970
Additional Information
Awards:
- 100 Most Influential People in Washington, National Journal
- Policymaker of the Year, Politico
- Legislator of the Year, Information Technology Industry Council
- Member of the Year, National Narcotic Officers' Associations' Coalition
- Policymaker of the Year, Politico
- Spirit of Enterprise, United States Chamber of Commerce
- Defenders of Property Rights Award, Defenders of Property Rights
- Cyber Champion, Business Software Alliance
Total: 2
07/28/2015
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07/24/2015
By Laura Bassett | The Huffington Post
General Survey
Total: 260
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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06/08/2017 | H.R.2809 | American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2017 | 06/08/2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (All Actions) |
03/30/2017 | H.R.1430 | HONEST Act | 03/30/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
03/21/2017 | H.R.1494 | PACT Act | 03/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
03/13/2017 | H.R.720 | Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 | 03/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
02/13/2017 | H.Res.122 | Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. | 02/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions) |
01/30/2017 | H.R.589 | Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act | 01/30/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
12/20/2016 | H.R.6531 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 | 12/20/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (All Actions) |
12/08/2016 | H.R.6490 | American Innovation and Competitiveness Act | 12/08/2016 Referred to House Education and the Workforce (All Actions) |
07/12/2016 | H.R.5640 | Electricity Storage Innovation Act | 07/12/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
02/18/2016 | H.R.3033 | Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act | 02/18/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-124. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
02/11/2016 | H.R.3293 | Scientific Research in the National Interest Act | 02/11/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
10/07/2015 | H.R.1020 | STEM Education Act of 2015 | 10/07/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-59. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
09/21/2015 | H.R.758 | Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015 | 09/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
08/07/2015 | H.R.2559 | To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas. | 08/07/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-49. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
07/23/2015 | H.R.2604 | Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2015 | 07/23/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169. (All Actions) |
06/17/2015 | H.R.1643 | Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015 | 06/17/2015 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (All Actions) |
06/01/2015 | H.R.2293 | Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act | 06/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
05/21/2015 | H.R.1806 | America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 | 05/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
03/27/2015 | H.R.1147 | Legal Workforce Act | 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (All Actions) |
03/19/2015 | H.R.1030 | Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 | 03/19/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
Total: 3234
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