• MCNERNEY, JERRY
Experience: House: District 9, 2007-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $896,603Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Gerald 'Jerry' McNerney
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Mary; 3 Children: Michael, Windy, Greg
    Birth Date: 06/18/1951
    Birth Place: Alburquerque, NM
    Home City: Pleasanton, CA
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    PhD, Mathematics, University of New Mexico, 1981
    MS, University of New Mexico, 1975
    BS, University of New Mexico, 1973

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present
    Member, Energy and Commerce Committee, United States House of Representatives, present
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 11, 2004

Current Legislative Committees

    Energy and Commerce, Member
    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Energy and Commerce), Member
    Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, Member

Professional Experience

    Author
    Energy Consultant, Electric Power Research Institute, Pacific Gas and Electric
    National Security Engineering Contractor, Sandia National Laboratories, Kirkland Air Force Base
    Chief Executive Officer, Wind Turbine Company
    Founder, Wind Turbine Company
    Company, 1994-1998, 2003-2004
    Chief Executive Officer, Hawt Power, Incorporated, 2003-2004
    Field Manager, Wind Turbine Company, 1999-2003
    Senior Engineer, Wind Turbine Company, 1999-2003
    Senior Engineer, United States Wind Power/Kenetech Incorporated, 1990-1994

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Mathematical Society
    Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 105
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/17/2017 H.Res.334 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding grid modernization. 05/17/2017 Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology  (All Actions)
05/05/2017 H.R.2356 MY DATA Act of 2017 05/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.  (All Actions)
05/04/2017 H.R.2313 Small Business Relief and Job Creation Act 05/04/2017 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1324 Securing IoT Act of 2017 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
02/28/2017 H.R.1233 Emergency Flood Response Act 02/28/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
12/07/2016 H.R.6394 Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 12/07/2016 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
10/21/2016 H.R.6268 Reducing Gangs and Recidivism Act of 2016 10/21/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/26/2016 H.R.6165 Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 09/26/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
09/22/2016 H.R.6154 Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Act 09/22/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5864 Mental Health Training Enhancement for First Responders Act of 2016 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5862 Keep Students in School Act of 2016 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
08/10/2016 H.R.5863 SMART Guns Act of 2016 08/10/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/08/2016 H.R.5698 STARTUP Vets Act of 2016 07/08/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
06/16/2016 H.R.5498 Revitalize Our Cities Act 06/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/13/2016 H.R.1132 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1048 West Robinhood Drive in Stockton, California, as the "W. Ronald Coale Memorial Post Office Building". 06/13/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-168. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
05/20/2016 H.R.5239 Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 05/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
05/13/2016 H.R.5159 Western Water Recycling and Drought Relief Act 05/13/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.  (All Actions)
04/01/2016 H.R.4719 COMPLI Act 04/01/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/25/2016 H.R.4129 Jumpstart VA Construction Act 02/25/2016 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
01/13/2016 H.R.4382 Food Waste Accountability Act of 2016 01/13/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
Total: 1687
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/26/2014 H.R.1010 Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013
02/21/2014 H.Con.Res.85 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.
02/11/2014 H.R.4045 First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
02/11/2014 H.R.4041 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
02/11/2014 H.Res.483 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.
02/05/2014 H.R.3988 FORECAST Act
01/28/2014 H.Con.Res.78 Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
01/24/2014 H.R.3804 To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62.
01/23/2014 H.R.915 To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
01/16/2014 H.Con.Res.76 Recognizing the significance of the anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program, and reaffirming the commitment to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such program.
01/13/2014 H.R.3861 Reward and Encourage New Business Act of 2013
01/10/2014 H.Res.436 Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".
12/16/2013 H.R.3781 American Unemployed Worker Investment Act of 2013
01/22/2014 H.R.3461 Strong Start for America's Children Act of 2013
01/22/2014 H.R.3142 STEM Readiness Act of 2013
12/13/2013 H.R.3742 Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment Act of 2013
12/12/2013 H.R.3757 Igniting American Research Act
12/12/2013 H.R.3740 Child CARE Act
12/12/2013 H.R.3738 Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act
12/12/2013 H.R.3726 Long-Term Unemployed Hiring Incentive Act
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