• CRENSHAW, ANDER
Experience: House: District 4, 2001-Present
Home State: Florida
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,135,727Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Ander Crenshaw
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Kitty; 2 Children: Alex, Sarah
    Birth Date: 09/01/1944
    Birth Place: Jacksonville, FL
    Home City: Jacksonville, FL
    Religion: Episcopalian

Education

    JD, University of Florida, 1970
    BA, Political Science, University of Georgia, 1966

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 4, 2000-present
    Former Deputy Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Senator, Florida State Senate, 1986-1994
    Candidate, Governor of Florida, 1994
    President, Florida State Senate, 1993
    Republican Leader, Florida State Senate, 1990-1992
    Candidate, United States Senate, 1980
    Candidate, Florida Secretary of State, 1978
    Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1972-1978

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Chair
    Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus for Effective Foreign Assistance, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Nepal Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Crohn's and Colitis Caucus, present
    Member, Republican Prescription Drug Task Force, present
    Member, Tea Party Caucus, present
    Commissioner, Constitutional Revision Committee, 1998
    Commissioner, Florida Ethics Commission, 1983-1985

Professional Experience

    Former Investment Banker
    Former Senior Vice President, William R. Hough and Company
    Senior Vice President, Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, 1990-1995

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Grace Episcopal Church, present

Additional Information

Awards:

    Navy Distinguished Public Service Award -2013
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 38
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
07/12/2016 H.R.5485 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 07/12/2016 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.  (All Actions)
03/17/2016 H.R.4795 ABLE to Work Act of 2016 03/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/17/2016 H.R.4794 ABLE Financial Planning Act 03/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
07/09/2015 H.R.2995 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 07/09/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.  (All Actions)
06/09/2015 H.R.2659 Nepal Trade Preferences Act 06/09/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
02/27/2015 H.R.681 GSP UPDATE Act 02/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
01/02/2015 H.R.647 ABLE Act of 2014 01/02/2015 LAID ON THE TABLE - Without objection, the Chair announced that H.R. 647 is laid on the table.  (All Actions)
07/17/2014 H.R.5016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 07/17/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.  (All Actions)
06/10/2014 H.Res.570 Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. 06/10/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
03/07/2014 H.R.4141 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for excess property of the National Cemetery Administration that is unsuitable for burial purposes. 03/07/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
10/03/2013 H.J.Res.71 District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 10/03/2013 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204 pursuant to the order of Oct. 2, 2013.  (All Actions)
07/23/2013 H.R.2786 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 07/23/2013 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.  (All Actions)
06/03/2013 H.R.2139 GSP UPDATE Act 06/03/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
04/23/2013 H.Con.Res.35 Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. 04/23/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
08/06/2012 H.R.6307 GSP UPDATE Act 08/06/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
08/02/2012 H.R.5882 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013 08/02/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 466.  (All Actions)
12/02/2011 H.Res.481 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week". 12/02/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
11/18/2011 H.R.3423 ABLE Act of 2011 11/18/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/29/2010 H.R.3667 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16555 Springs Street in White Springs, Florida, as the "Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building". 01/29/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-133. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/15/2011 H.R.2551 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 09/15/2011 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.  (All Actions)
Total: 1164
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/18/2011 H.R.610 Making Investments Now for Dementia Act of 2011
02/15/2011 H.R.721 Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2011
02/09/2011 H.R.451 Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2011
02/07/2011 H.R.420 Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2011
02/04/2011 H.R.178 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
02/01/2011 H.R.217 Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
02/10/2011 H.R.645 Second Amendment Enforcement Act
02/09/2011 H.R.466 To amend title 39, United States Code, to extend the authority of the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research.
01/25/2011 H.R.445 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
01/24/2011 H.R.58 Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
01/12/2011 H.R.21 Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act
01/06/2011 H.Res.25 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted.
01/05/2011 H.R.144 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
01/05/2011 H.R.25 Fair Tax Act of 2011
01/04/2011 H.R.5655 To designate the Little River Branch facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 NE 84th Street in Miami, Florida, as the "Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office".
12/22/2010 H.R.5446 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, as the "Harry T. and Harriette Moore Post Office". Passed Yea
12/17/2010 H.Res.1621 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the historic founding of Catholic Charities USA.
12/09/2010 H.R.5566 Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 Passed Yea
10/08/2010 H.R.1177 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act
09/30/2010 H.Con.Res.319 Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
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