• KING, PETER T. HON.
Experience: House: District 2, 1993-Present
Home State: New York
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $747,943Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Peter 'Pete' T. King
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Rosemary; 2 Children: Sean, Erin
    Birth Date: 04/05/1944
    Birth Place: Manhattan, NY
    Home City: Seaford, NY
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1968
    BA, Saint Francis College, 1965

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 1992-present
    Comptroller, Nassau County, 1981-1993
    Republican Nominee, New York Attorney General, 1986
    Member, Hempstead Town Council, 1977-1981

Current Legislative Committees

    Financial Services, Member
    Homeland Security, Member
    Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
    Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Member
    Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, Chair
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, Member
    Subcommittee on NSA and Cybersecurity, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services), Member
    Subcommittee on the CIA, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Ad-Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs, present
    Co-Chair, Albanian Issues Caucus, present
    Member, Army Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on Parkinson's Disease, present
    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption, present
    Co-Chair, Congressional Fire Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Older Americans Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, present
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus, present
    Member, Long Island Congressional Caucus, present
    Member, Long Island Sound Caucus, present
    Chair, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, 2005-2006, 2011-201

Professional Experience

    General Counsel, Nassau Off-Track Betting, 1977
    Executive Assistant, Nassau County, 1974-1976
    Deputy Attorney, Nassau County, 1972-1974
    Specialist, United States Army Reserve National Guard, 1968-1973

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, 69th Infantry Veterans Corps, present
    Member, American Legion, Post 1132, present
    Life Member, American Veterans (AMVETS), present
    Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians, present
    Member, Board of Visitors, United States Merchant Marine Academy, present
    Member, Catholic War Veterans, present
    Member, Knight of the Holy Sepulchre, present
    Member, Knights of Columbus, Memorare Council Number 3476, present
    Member, Long Island Committee for Soviet Jewry, present
    Honorary Member, Nassau County Fire Fighters Emerald Society, present
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Organization, present
    Member, New York Bar Association, present
    Member, Order of Knights of Pythias, present
    Honorary Chief, Seaford Fire Department, present
    Member, Sons of Italy, Marco Polo Lodge Number 2214, present
    Former Member, Board of Directors, Notre Dame Law Association

Additional Information

Awards:

    Friend of Labor Award, Civil Service Employees Association
    Certificate of Honor, Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education
    Legislative Leadership Award, America Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
    Honorary Chief, Seaford Fire Department
    Certificate of Honor, Long Island Committee for Soviet Jewry
    Interfaith Understanding Award, Jewish Chatauqua Society of the Wantagh Suburban Temple
    Board of Visitors, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
    Citizen of the Year, Knights of Columbus
    Alumni Achievement Award, St. Francis College
    First Annual 'Huey' Award, Veterans of the Vietnam War
    Board of Directors, Notre Dame Law Association
    Honorary Member, Nassau County Fire Fighters Emerald Society
    Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Businesses
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    Patriot of the Year, Reserve Officers Association
    Distinguished Service Award, Institute for Public Affairs of the Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
    National Breast Cancer Coalition Perfect Score, 2003-2004
    Certificate of Achievement, Catholic War Veterans
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

Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Support
Total: 346
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
08/19/2009 H.R.1229 National Language Act of 2009 08/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.  (All Actions)
06/26/2009 H.R.2613 To amend the Federal Law Enforcement Pay Reform Act of 1990 to adjust the percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas, and for other purposes. 06/26/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.  (All Actions)
06/26/2009 H.R.1228 To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. 06/26/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.  (All Actions)
06/15/2009 H.Res.309 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should immediately stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations. 06/15/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
06/12/2009 H.R.2612 SORT Act of 2009 06/12/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
06/12/2009 H.R.2462 Convicted Child Sex Offender DNA Index System Support Act 06/12/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
06/12/2009 H.R.2282 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. 06/12/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
06/12/2009 H.R.2159 Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009 06/12/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
06/04/2009 H.Res.404 Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of documents relating to the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Assessment titled, "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment". 06/04/2009 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.  (All Actions)
05/19/2009 H.R.2463 Taxpayers' Cancer Research Funding Act of 2009 05/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/14/2009 H.R.1792 Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009 05/14/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
04/30/2009 H.R.704 Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2009 04/30/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
04/27/2009 H.Con.Res.91 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. 04/27/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.  (All Actions)
06/04/2009 H.R.2006 Elder Justice Act 06/04/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.  (All Actions)
05/26/2009 H.R.2064 See Something, Say Something Act of 2009 05/26/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
05/20/2009 H.R.2524 Dave Thomas Adoption Act of 2009 05/20/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
05/19/2009 H.R.2491 Tax Relief and Fulfilling Our Obligation to Patriotic Soldiers Act of 2009 05/19/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/21/2009 H.R.2005 To amend the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to require that, in order to determine that a democratically elected government in Cuba exists, the government extradite to the United States convicted felon William Morales and all other individuals who are living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States. 04/21/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/04/2009 H.R.1305 Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp Act 03/04/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/20/2009 H.R.975 For the relief of Terence George. 02/20/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
Total: 3930
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.R.10 Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.R.2372 VETERAN Act
06/08/2017 H.R.2825 DHS Authorization Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.1892 Honoring Hometown Heroes Act Passed Yea
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.207 Expressing the continued support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement (the Belfast Agreement).
05/18/2017 H.R.672 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/17/2017 H.R.1162 No Hero Left Untreated Act
05/17/2017 H.R.1005 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
05/16/2017 H.R.2452 Deborah Sampson Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2426 Secure Government Buildings from Espionage Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2182 Plum Island Preservation Act
05/11/2017 H.R.2405 Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.1500 Robert Emmet Park Act of 2017
05/04/2017 H.R.2359 FCRA Liability Harmonization Act
05/04/2017 H.R.2192 To amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff. Passed Yea
05/03/2017 H.R.2327 PAWS Act of 2017
04/28/2017 H.R.2230 To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue or bust of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol.
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