• MARCHANT, KENNY E MR.
Experience: House: District 24, 2005-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $820,056Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Kenny E. Marchant
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Donna; 4 Children
    Birth Date: 02/23/1951
    Birth Place: Bonham, TX
    Home City: Coppell, TX
    Religion: Church of the Nazarene

Education

    BBA, Southern Nazarene University, 1974

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
    Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1986-2004
    Mayor, City of Carrollton, 1984-1986
    Councilmember, City Council, Carrollton, 1980-1984
    Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Carrollton, 1983

Current Legislative Committees

    Subcommittee on Health (Ways and Means), Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight (Ways and Means), Member
    Ways and Means, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, present
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus, present
    Member, 10th Amendment Task Force
    Former Chair, House Committee on Banking and Investments, Texas State House of Representatives
    Former Chair, House Republican Caucus, Texas State House of Representatives
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Former Dish Washer
    Investor
    Former Newspaper Deliverer
    Former Lawn Mower
    Owner, Roofing and Home Building Company

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Member, Advisory Board, Children's Medical Center
    Former Member, Board of Trustees, Carrollton Nazarene Church
    Former Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Southern Nazarene University
    Former Member, General Board, Nazarene Church
    Former President, Metroplex Home Builders Association, Carrollton Division
    Life Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
Former Member, Texas Parent Teacher Association

Additional Information

Awards:

    Defender of Economic Freedom, Club for Growth
    Top Ten Legislator, Texas Monthly
    Honorary Doctorate Degree, Southern Nazarene University
    Hero of the Taxpayer, Citizens Against Government Waste
    Legislator of the Year, Texas Municipal League
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

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
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

Strongly 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: 46
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/03/2017 H.R.2339 Capital Access for Small Business Banks Act 05/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/21/2017 H.R.1512 Social Security Child Protection Act of 2017 03/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1319 Local and Municipal Health Care Choice Act of 2017 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/13/2017 H.R.523 Debt Transparency and Accountability Act 01/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
02/22/2016 H.R.3442 Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2015 02/22/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
11/20/2015 H.R.4062 Protecting Seniors Access to Proper Care Act of 2015 11/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
10/27/2015 H.R.3623 Fairness and Opportunities for Married Households With Student Loans Act 10/27/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
08/12/2015 H.R.3288 Strengthening DSH and Medicare Through Subsidy Recapture and Payment Reform Act of 2015 08/12/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/29/2015 H.R.3287 Community Bank Flexibility Act 07/29/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/26/2015 H.R.2869 Local and Municipal Health Care Choice Act of 2015 06/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
06/16/2015 H.R.2789 Capital Access for Small Business Banks Act 06/16/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
05/15/2015 H.R.2084 Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2015 05/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
04/30/2015 H.R.1901 PTC Elimination Act 04/30/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
04/21/2015 H.R.1773 Residue Entries and Streamlining Trade Act 04/21/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
04/16/2015 H.R.1152 IRS Email Transparency Act 04/16/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/26/2015 H.R.1657 Fairness for Americans in Internal Revenue Refunds Act 03/26/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/26/2015 H.R.1474 Social Security Child Protection Act of 2015 03/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
09/26/2014 H.R.5236 Taxpayer Identity Theft Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2014 09/26/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/16/2014 H.R.5440 Verified And Legitimate ID (VALID) Act of 2014 09/16/2014 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
12/04/2013 H.R.3579 Debt Management Act of 2013 12/04/2013 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
Total: 1941
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
09/09/2013 H.R.367 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 Failed No
08/29/2013 H.R.3026 ASAP Act
08/02/2013 H.R.2994 Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2013
08/02/2013 H.Res.330 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that until the United States southern border is secured as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states, the House of Representatives shall not bring any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the floor of the House for a vote.
08/02/2013 H.R.2925 Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures Act of 2013
08/01/2013 H.R.2565 STOP IRS Act
08/01/2013 H.R.850 Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013 Passed Yea
08/01/2013 H.R.419 Taiwan Policy Act of 2013
07/31/2013 H.R.2870 Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013
07/31/2013 H.R.2809 To delay the application of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
07/25/2013 H.R.2315 Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Act of 2013
07/25/2013 H.R.2289 To rename section 219(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA.
07/24/2013 H.R.2668 To delay the application of the individual health insurance mandate, to delay the application of the employer health insurance mandate, and for other purposes. Failed No
07/23/2013 H.R.2682 Defund Obamacare Act of 2013
07/23/2013 H.R.2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act Failed No
07/23/2013 H.R.2500 Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality and Access Act of 2013
07/18/2013 H.R.2745 No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act of 2013
07/15/2013 H.R.2602 Timely Repatriation Act
07/15/2013 H.J.Res.51 Marriage Protection Amendment
07/15/2013 H.R.2557 Imprisonment for Tax Targeting of Americans Act of 2013
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