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  • DEFAZIO, PETER A
Experience: House: District 4, 1987-Present
Home State: Oregon
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,050,111Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Peter A. DeFazio
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Myrnie
    Birth Date: 05/27/1947
    Birth Place: Needham, MA
    Home City: Springfield, OR
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    MPA, University of Oregon, 1977
    MS. Gerontology, University of Oregon, 1977
    BA, Economics/Political Science, Tufts University, 1969

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
    Candidate, United States Senate, 1996

Current Legislative Committees

    Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Member
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
    Co-Chair, Porkbusters Coalition
    Chair, Lane County Commission, 1982-1986

Professional Experience

    Assistant Director, Senior Companion Program, Lane County
    Owner, Tree Farm
    Served, United States Air Force Reserves
    Staff, Congressman Jim Weaver, United States House of Representatives, 1977-1982
    Served, United States Air Force, 1967-1971

Additional Information

Awards:

    Earth Day Hero Award, South Tucson Weed and Seed, 2001
    Special Award, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, 2004
    Seres Puentes Award, University of Arizona, 2004
    Champion of Diversity Award, AZ Minority Bar Association, 2002
    Friends of the Trails Award, Pima Trails Association, 2001
    Farmer Advocate Award, 2003
    Jim Haag Award, Pima County, AZ Interfaith Council, 2002
    Government Leadership Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2001
    In Tune' Award, Carondelet Medical Group, 2004
    New Start Honoree, University of Arizona, 2003
    Honorary Chair, Southern Arizona Red Cross, 2004
    Distinguished Community Service Award, Tucson Minority Business, 2002
    Public Elected Official of the Year Award, AZ Chapter, National Association of Social Workers, 2001
    AZ Credit Union System Award, 2004
    Government Leadership Award, League of United Latin American Citizens, 2004
    Alumni Hall of Fame, Sunnyside High School, 2004
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
Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
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
Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare
Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
No Opinion
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Oppose
Total: 397
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
11/13/2000 H.R.1444 Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act of 2000 11/13/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-502. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
11/06/2000 H.R.1725 Miwaleta Park Expansion Act 11/06/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-432. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
11/01/2000 H.R.5617 Fishery and Aquaculture Oil Spill Assistance Act 11/01/2000 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  (All Actions)
10/20/2000 H.R.5317 Comprehensive Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Act of 2000 10/20/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.  (All Actions)
10/19/2000 H.R.5439 Taxpaper Protection and Contractor Integrity Act 10/19/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.  (All Actions)
07/27/2000 H.R.5025 Maritime Safety Act of 2000 07/27/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.  (All Actions)
07/17/2000 H.Con.Res.350 Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to political repression of foreign observers in Mexico. 07/17/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.  (All Actions)
05/30/2000 H.R.4007 To suspend exports of Alaskan North Slope crude oil until the President determines that the domestic economy is not experiencing a shortage of foreign crude oil or an inflationary impact due to the demand for foreign crude oil. 05/30/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.  (All Actions)
05/09/2000 H.R.4300 Persian Gulf Security Cost Fairness Act 05/09/2000 Executive Comment Requested from DOD.  (All Actions)
05/03/2000 H.Con.Res.301 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, in concert with the international community, should enact transaction taxes on short-term, cross-border foreign exchange transactions to deter speculation. 05/03/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.  (All Actions)
04/12/2000 H.R.4256 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the exclusion of certain income of foreign sales corporations. 04/12/2000 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/06/2000 H.R.4189 Surplus Vessel Scrapping Act of 2000 04/06/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.  (All Actions)
03/21/2000 H.Con.Res.276 Strongly urging the President to file a complaint at the World Trade Organization against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules that prohibit quantitative limitations on the import or export of resources or products across borders. 03/21/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
02/08/2000 H.R.3567 To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for an additional place of holding court in the District of Oregon. 02/08/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.  (All Actions)
09/23/1999 H.R.2868 To guarantee States and counties containing Federal forest lands consistent compensation for the loss of property tax revenues from such lands instead of a percentage of the declining revenues derived from timber sales. 09/23/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.  (All Actions)
08/27/1999 H.R.2635 Access to Medical Treatment Act 08/27/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.  (All Actions)
08/17/1999 H.R.2717 Social Security Investment Act of 1999 08/17/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
07/13/1999 H.R.1185 Timber-Dependent Counties Stabilization Act of 1999 07/13/1999 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
06/24/1999 H.R.2052 Hanford Environmental Cleanup Act of 1999 06/24/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
06/08/1999 H.R.2051 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to investigate and hold public hearings in response to petitions claiming unreasonably high air fares or inadequate air carrier competition at airports. 06/08/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.  (All Actions)
Total: 6613
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.2884 COVFEFE Act of 2017
06/08/2017 H.R.2862 To provide for wildfire suppression operations, and for other purposes.
05/19/2017 H.R.2548 FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017
05/19/2017 H.R.2340 To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
05/18/2017 H.R.2526 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
05/18/2017 H.R.2518 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1872 Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2017
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2475 To provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2472 Disability Integration Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2465 Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
05/04/2017 H.R.2358 Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
05/04/2017 H.Res.314 Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
05/03/2017 H.R.2317 United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2282 Equality Act
05/02/2017 H.Con.Res.52 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater.
05/01/2017 H.R.2049 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017
04/28/2017 H.R.2251 Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act
04/27/2017 H.R.2215 SAFE Act of 2017
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