• DESJARLAIS, SCOTT HON.
Experience: House: District 4, 2011-Present
Home State: Tennessee
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $533,100Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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    Full Name: Scott DesJarlais
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Amy; 3 Children: Tyler, Ryan, Maggie
    Birth Date: 02/21/1964
    Birth Place: Des Moines, IA
    Home City: South Pittsburgh, TN
    Religion: Christian

Education

    MD, University of South Dakota School of Medicine, 1991
    BS, Psychology/Chemistry, University of South Dakota, 1987

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2010-present

Current Legislative Committees

    Agriculture, Member
    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Oversight and Government Reform, Member
    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Member
    Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Member
    Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements, Member
    Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules, Member
    Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, Member

Professional Experience

    Former Shoe Shiner
    Physician, Grand View Medical Center
    Former Car Washer, Local Car Dealership
    Former Employee, Parts Department, Local Car Dealership

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Epiphany Episcopal Church, present
Total: 1
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

No Opinion
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: 22
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/24/2017 H.R.1632 Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2017 03/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.  (All Actions)
02/13/2017 H.R.1018 CFPB Constitutional Reform Act of 2017 02/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
02/10/2017 H.R.443 James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act 02/10/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
01/12/2017 H.R.500 Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act 01/12/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
11/20/2015 H.R.4105 Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2015 11/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.1440 To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to treat employment as a field emergency medical service practitioner in the same manner as employment as a firefighter for purposes of such Act. 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
10/23/2015 H.R.3769 James K. Polk Presidential Home Study Act 10/23/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
09/08/2015 H.R.3115 Enhancing Safety at Military Installations Act 09/08/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
08/20/2015 H.Res.323 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Mexico should forthwith repatriate the remains of those American Soldiers who fought in the battle of Monterrey in 1846. 08/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.  (All Actions)
07/29/2015 H.R.3073 SAFE Act of 2015 07/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
06/24/2015 H.R.2874 Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act 06/24/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/19/2014 H.Res.631 Supporting the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. 06/19/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/24/2014 H.R.3798 To repeal an annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes. 01/24/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
01/24/2014 H.R.3797 To repeal an annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes. 01/24/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
06/25/2013 H.R.2492 Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013 06/25/2013 Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)  (All Actions)
04/02/2013 H.R.1182 Stopping Needless Additional Performance Bonuses (SNAP) Act of 2013 04/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.  (All Actions)
09/20/2012 H.R.5044 Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act 09/20/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
06/18/2012 H.J.Res.112 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to the health insurance premium tax credit. 06/18/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/31/2012 H.R.3848 Protecting Foods and Beverages from Government Attack Act of 2012 01/31/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
Total: 723
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/28/2011 H.R.3269 Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act of 2011
10/27/2011 H.R.3265 To amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to provide clarification regarding the applicability of exemptions relating to the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies, and for other purposes.
10/25/2011 H.Res.394 Supporting Israel's right to annex Judea and Samaria in the event that the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations.
10/24/2011 H.J.Res.81 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
10/24/2011 H.Res.432 Celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fight against segregation and his steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
10/18/2011 H.R.2250 EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 Passed Aye
10/03/2011 H.R.2898 Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
09/08/2011 H.R.2206 Auto Enroll Repeal Act
09/08/2011 H.R.2040 National Right-to-Work Act
08/25/2011 H.R.1341 Establishing Public Accountability Act of 2011
09/26/2011 H.R.2401 Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 Passed Aye
09/20/2011 H.R.2960 National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act
09/15/2011 H.J.Res.77 Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011. Passed Aye
09/14/2011 H.R.2218 Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act Passed Aye
09/08/2011 H.R.2335 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2011
08/25/2011 H.R.1281 Restoring Economic Certainty Act of 2011
07/25/2011 H.R.2445 State and Local Funding Flexibility Act
07/15/2011 H.R.2472 Health Care Professionals Protection Act of 2011
07/14/2011 H.R.2534 Ensuring America's Promises Act of 2011
07/14/2011 H.R.1297 Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act of 2011
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