• PEARCE, STEVAN E.
Experience: House: District 2, 2003-2009, 2011-Present
Home State: New Mexico
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,366,636Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
Write a Review

Personal

    Full Name: Stevan 'Steve' Edward Pearce
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Cynthia; 1 Child
    Birth Date: 08/23/1947
    Birth Place: Lamesa, TX
    Home City: Hobbs, NM
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    MBA, Eastern New Mexico University, 1991
    BBA, Economics, New Mexico State University, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
    Assistant Republican Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2008
    Candidate, United States Senate, 2000, 2008
    Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 62, 1996-2000

Current Legislative Committees

    Financial Services, Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Member
    Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Member
    Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Border Security Caucus
    Member, China Caucus
    Member, Methamphetamine Caucus
    Vice Chair, Native American Caucus
    Member, Prescription Drug Task Force
    Chair, Republican Caucus
    Vice Chair, Sportsman's Caucus
    Member, Tea Party Caucus
    Chair, Western Caucus

Professional Experience

    Corporate Pilot
    Former Owner/Operator, Lea Fishing Tools
    Captain, United States Air Force, Philippines, Vietnam, 1970-1976

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, 4-H Club
    Former Student Body President, New Mexico State University

Additional Information

Awards:

    Outstanding Legislator, New Mexico Technology Showcase
    VIVA Award, Association of Commerce and Industry
    Distinguished Flying Cross, United States Air Force
    Air Medal, United States Air Force
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 133
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/02/2017 H.Res.298 Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting. 05/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/01/2017 H.J.Res.56 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Onshore Oil and Gas Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases; Site Security". 02/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
12/01/2016 H.Con.Res.122 PROTECT Patrimony Resolution 12/01/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/12/2016 H.R.5469 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to support the capacity of the International Monetary Fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism. 07/12/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
06/16/2016 H.R.5522 To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to require that civil investigative demands be appealed to courts, and for other purposes. 06/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
03/21/2016 H.Res.644 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the First Aero Squadron's participation as the first aviation unit to take part in military operations, and the group's contribution to the Nation's airpower heritage. 03/21/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
03/18/2016 H.R.4772 Justice Before Commerce Act of 2016 03/18/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.  (All Actions)
02/05/2016 H.R.4483 Gold King Mine Spill Accountability Act of 2016 02/05/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
09/21/2015 H.R.3478 Luna and Hidalgo Counties Wilderness Study Area Release Act of 2015 09/21/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
07/16/2015 H.R.3107 Belarus Democracy and Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 07/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/15/2015 H.R.1028 Return of Certain Lands At Fort Wingate to The Original Inhabitants Act 07/15/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
06/11/2015 H.R.2213 To provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. 06/11/2015 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral.  (All Actions)
06/10/2015 H.R.2467 Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Correction Act 06/10/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
03/27/2015 H.R.1136 Accountability in Unemployment Act of 2015 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/24/2015 H.R.360 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2015 03/24/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/19/2015 H.Res.83 Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting. 02/19/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/11/2015 H.Res.104 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should provide Congress with a detailed deployment and troop commitment plan prior to approval for authorization to commit United States Armed Forces to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. 02/11/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
12/03/2014 H.R.4329 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014 12/03/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.5691 Luna and Hidalgo Counties Wilderness Study Area Release Act of 2014 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.4973 STEM for STEM Act 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
Total: 1571
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2016 H.Con.Res.89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Passed Yea
05/23/2016 H.R.5307 Title IX Clarification Act of 2016
05/20/2016 H.R.5292 Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016
05/20/2016 H.R.4336 An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service. Passed Yea
05/18/2016 H.R.4087 Fair Treatment for Families of Veterans Act
05/17/2016 H.R.4928 Firearms Transfer Improvement Act
05/13/2016 H.R.5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
05/06/2016 H.R.1486 TABS Act of 2016
04/29/2016 H.R.5137 Moving to Work Reform and Expansion Act of 2016
04/29/2016 H.R.2722 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act Failed Not Voting
04/12/2016 H.R.4907 Grow Philanthropy Act of 2016
04/28/2016 H.R.699 Email Privacy Act Passed Yea
04/20/2016 H.R.1869 Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act of 2015
04/19/2016 H.R.414 Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act
04/13/2016 H.R.4924 Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2016
03/31/2016 H.R.4751 Local Enforcement for Local Lands Act of 2016
03/25/2016 H.R.4828 Conscience Protection Act of 2016
03/23/2016 H.R.4247 Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2015
03/23/2016 H.R.1671 Government Neutrality in Contracting Act
03/22/2016 H.R.4786 RPPA Commercial Recreation Concessions Pilot Program Act of 2016
Write your review on this candidate
Rate this candidate:
Click stars to rate
  • 0 Comments