• JOHNSON, SAM MR.
Experience: House: District 3, 1991-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $917,514Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Gerald 'Gerry' E. Connolly
    Gender:Male
    Family: Wife: Shirley; 3 Children: Bob, Gini, Beverly
    Birth Date: 10/11/1930
    Birth Place: San Antonio, TX
    Home City: Plano, TX
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    MS, Information Assurance, George Washington University, 1974
    BBA, Southern Methodist University, 1951

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1991-present
    House Republican Assistant Whip
    Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1984-1991

Current Legislative Committees

    Joint Committee on Taxation, Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Ways and Means), Member
    Subcommittee on Social Security, Chair
    Ways and Means, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Sportsman's Caucus
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Prisoner of War-Missing in Action United States-Russia Joint Commission
    Member, Public Pension Reform Caucus
    Founder, Republican Study Committee

Professional Experience

    Former Director, Air Force Fighter Weapons School
    Former Owner, Homebuilding Company
    Former Coordinator, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
    Author, Captive Warriors: A Vietnam Prisoner Of War (POW)'s Story, 1992
    Colonel, United States Air Force, Korea, Vietnam, 1950-1979

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Associated Texans Against Crime
    Member, Board of Regents, Smithsonian Institute
    Member, Executive Board, Dedman College, Southern Methodist University
    Member, Rotary Club
    Member, Texas State Society

Additional Information

Awards:

    Outstanding Unit Awards, United States Air Force
    Legions of Merit Awards, United States Air Force
    Distinguished Flying Cross, United States Air Force
    Silver Star Awards, United States Air Force
    Bronze Star with Valor, United States Air Force
    Purple Heart Awards, United States Air Force
    Air Medals, United States Air Force
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

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly 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

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
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: 244
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/12/2017 H.R.2372 VETERAN Act 06/12/2017 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 379 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2372 and H.R. 2579. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2372 and H.R. 2579, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.  (All Actions)
05/05/2017 H.R.2243 HEARTS Act 05/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/26/2017 H.R.2149 Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2017 04/26/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/25/2017 H.R.958 Wasteful EPA Programs Elimination Act of 2017 04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.  (All Actions)
04/07/2017 H.R.2029 SIGN Act 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.2031 Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act 04/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.2030 Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act 04/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/23/2017 H.R.1101 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 03/23/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
03/21/2017 H.R.1513 Social Security Must Avert Identity Loss (MAIL) Act of 2017 03/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1599 No Bonuses for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2017 03/17/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1317 Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act 03/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1156 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/28/2017 H.J.Res.40 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. 02/28/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-8. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
02/24/2017 H.Res.129 Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States. 02/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.J.Res.80 Providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 02/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.J.Res.79 Providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 02/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.J.Res.78 Providing for the reappointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 02/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.R.885 To extend the waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals. 02/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
12/08/2016 H.R.6489 Social Security Reform Act of 2016 12/08/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
12/07/2016 H.R.6438 To extend the waiver of limitations with respect to excluding from gross income amounts received by wrongfully incarcerated individuals. 12/07/2016 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
Total: 2817
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
09/15/2010 H.R.5141 Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
09/14/2010 H.Con.Res.316 Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations.
08/16/2010 H.R.2097 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act Passed Yea
08/10/2010 H.R.5424 Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010
08/05/2010 H.J.Res.90 Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
07/30/2010 H.Res.1527 Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for its inspiring performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
07/29/2010 H.R.5939 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
07/28/2010 H.Res.1481 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Save for Retirement Week", including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.
07/26/2010 H.R.5854 No Prisoner Access to Social Security Numbers Act of 2010
07/23/2010 H.Res.1516 Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, honoring the service members who fought in World War II and their families, and honoring the service members who are currently serving in combat operations. Passed Yea
07/23/2010 H.Res.1483 Recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II.
07/20/2010 H.R.5790 To extend the expenditure deadline for the social services block grant funds provided for recovery from Hurricanes Ike and Rita.
07/20/2010 H.R.5348 Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2010
07/14/2010 H.Con.Res.286 Recognizing the 235th birthday of the United States Army.
07/13/2010 H.R.5714 Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2010
07/12/2010 H.Con.Res.284 Recognizing the work and importance of special education teachers. Passed Yea
07/01/2010 H.Res.1507 Expressing support for designation of July as "National Choroideremia Awareness Month".
07/01/2010 H.Res.1412 Congratulating the Government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking. Passed Yea
07/01/2010 H.R.2194 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 Conference Report Agreed to (99-0) Not Voting
06/29/2010 H.Res.1365 Commending the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program and teaching 23,000,000 children its lifesaving message.
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