• JINDAL, BOBBY
Experience: Governor, State of Louisiana, 2007-present
Home State: Louisiana
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,442,464Coverage End: Thursday, December 31, 2015
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Piyush 'Bobby' Amrit Jindal
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Supriya; 3 Children: Selia, Shaan, Slade
    Birth Date: 06/10/1971
    Birth Place: Baton Rouge, LA
    Home City: Baton Rouge, LA
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    Masters, Literature/Healthcare Policy, Oxford University, 1994
    Bachelors, Biology/Public Policy, Brown University, 1991

Political Experience

    Governor, State of Louisiana, 2007-present
    Former Assistant Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, Louisiana, District 1, 2004-2008
    Candidate, Governor of Louisiana, 2003

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Member, Education and the Workforce Committee, United State House of Representatives
    Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Former Member, Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Chair, Republican Governors Association, 2012
    Executive Director, Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicare, 1998-1999

Professional Experience

    Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, United States Department of Health and Human Services,2001-2003
    President, University of Louisiana System, 1999-2001
    Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, 1996-1998
    Consultant, McKinsey and Company, 1994-1996

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Rhodes Scholar, Oxford University, England

About Bobby Jindal

In 2008, after Senator John McCain’s campaign shortlisted Gov. Bobbly Jindal as one of his potential running mates for the presidential election, the newly-elected Louisiana Governor was requested to submit his personal information for vetting. Gov. Jindal politely said no, indicating that he already got the job that he wants.

The “young Ronald Reagan,” as conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh once called him, first ran for Governor in 2003. Despite finishing first in the open primary, the-then 32-year old Jindal lost to Democrat Kathleen Blanco during the second round of balloting by a narrow 4%.

Undeterred, he contested the staunchly conservative Louisiana's 1st Congressional district for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and emerged the winner, recording an impressive 71.7% margin of victory. The Roman Catholic convert repeated the feat two years later, winning his reelection by an even more remarkable margin of 80.74%!

He ran for governor again in 2007, and amidst cries of "bubbas for Bobby," the ethnic Punjabi crushed his eleven competitors in the first round voting in the open primary and was sworn in as Louisiana’s 55th Governor on January 14, 2008.

Total: 8
Bobby Jindal drops out of White House race

The Louisiana governor had given little sign in recent days that he was close to suspending his campaign.

11/17/2015
By Alex Isenstadt | POLITICO
Jindal edges ahead of Bush in Iowa poll

Bobby Jindal, the Louisiana governor who has been relegated to the undercard debate throughout the GOP presidential race, has edged out former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in a new poll of Iowa.

11/02/2015
By Ben Kamisar | The Hill
Bobby Jindal To Screen Graphic Planned Parenthood Videos On His Lawn

The governor will play the videos during a pro-Planned Parenthood rally at his mansion.

08/20/2015
By Laura Bassett | The Huffington Post
Bobby Jindal's Clickbait Campaign
08/14/2015
BY BEN GEMAN | NATIONAL JOURNAL
Jindal plans to talk about Trump to ensure media will cover him

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced a new strategy Monday in an attempt to siphon some news media attention from Donald Trump and to his own struggling campaign: Talk about Donald Trump.

08/10/2015
By Neetzan Zimmerman | The Hill
Jindal hits Kasich for expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) criticized Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) for expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare at a presidential debate on Thursday. 

08/06/2015
By Peter Sullivan | The Hill
Bobby Jindal announces entry into 2016 presidential race

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a one-time rising star in the Republican Party now struggling to become one again, announced Wednesday that he is running for president in 2016.

06/24/2015
By David A. Fahrenthold, James Hohmann | The Washington Post
Total: 2
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 PM Fox Business/WSJ Republican Debate
Location: Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sponsors: Fox Business Network, Wall Street Journal
Moderators: Neil Cavuto, Maria Bartiromo, and Gerard Baker
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:00 PM CNBC Republican Debate
Location: University of Colorado in Boulder
Sponsors: CNBC
Moderators: Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood
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

Support
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

Strongly Oppose
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism

Strongly Support
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

No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

No Opinion
Total: 56
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/27/2007 H.R.1549 College and University Hurricane Revitalization Act of 2007 06/27/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.  (All Actions)
04/20/2007 H.R.1988 To establish the Gulf Coast Disaster Loan Refinancing Program. 04/20/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
04/17/2007 H.R.162 Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Boundary Adjustment Act of 2007 04/17/2007 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.  (All Actions)
03/09/2007 H.R.1446 To amend the Small Business Act to allow an increased deferment period for loans under the 7(b) loan program. 03/09/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
03/01/2007 H.R.638 Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2007 03/01/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
02/02/2007 H.Res.21 To honor and recognize the achievements of Craig Webre for his 15 years of dedicated service as Sheriff of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. 02/02/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
01/31/2007 H.R.730 To provide funds to certain State and local governments to pay for utility costs resulting from the provision of temporary housing units to evacuees from Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season. 01/31/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
01/23/2007 H.R.641 To clarify the tax treatment of certain payments made to homeowners by the Louisiana Recovery Authority and the Mississippi Development Authority. 01/23/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/23/2007 H.R.640 Health and Higher Education Facilities Improvement Act of 2007 01/23/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/23/2007 H.R.639 To designate as HUBZones the disaster areas associated with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 01/23/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
01/04/2007 H.R.165 Realistic Roofing Tax Treatment Act of 2007 01/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/04/2007 H.R.164 Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 01/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/04/2007 H.R.163 Permanent Marriage Equity Act of 2007 01/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
10/11/2006 H.R.6106 To extend the waiver authority for the Secretary of Education under title IV, section 105, of Public Law 109-148. 10/11/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-323. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/26/2006 H.R.1515 Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Boundary Adjustment Act of 2006 09/26/2006 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
09/25/2006 H.Res.1034 Honoring the life of Sister Leonella Sgorbati. 09/25/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.  (All Actions)
09/05/2006 H.R.4761 Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 09/05/2006 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.  (All Actions)
08/31/2006 H.R.5794 Flood Mitigation Enhancement Act of 2006 08/31/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.  (All Actions)
08/10/2006 H.R.5793 To require the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and State governments, to develop detailed operational plans regarding Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions. 08/10/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.  (All Actions)
08/04/2006 H.R.5013 Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006 08/04/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
Total: 394
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
01/27/2006 H.R.4337 Gulf Opportunity Zone Public Finance Relief Act of 2005
01/04/2006 H.R.3895 Rural Housing Hurricane Relief Act of 2005 Passed Aye
01/04/2006 H.R.3894 Hurricane Katrina Emergency Housing Act of 2005 Passed Yea
12/22/2005 H.R.4440 Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005 Passed Yea
12/22/2005 H.R.4438 Gulf Coast Recovery Act of 2005
12/16/2005 H.R.4585 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the cap on disproportionate share adjustment percentages for certain rural hospitals.
12/16/2005 H.Res.534 Recognizing the importance of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq. Passed Yea
12/15/2005 H.R.4100 Louisiana Recovery Corporation Act
12/14/2005 H.R.4546 Congressional Pension Accountability Act
12/14/2005 H.R.4517 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit educational facilities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster.
12/08/2005 H.R.4341 To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant under that Act, and for other purposes.
11/21/2005 H.R.4391 To authorize the President to provide disaster assistance for the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a privately-owned power transmission facility damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita.
11/21/2005 H.R.4133 National Flood Insurance Program Further Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2005
11/18/2005 H.R.4400 Children's Hope Act of 2005
11/17/2005 H.R.3976 Worker Recovery Act of 2005
11/16/2005 H.Res.547 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit deplorably infringed on parental rights in Fields v. Palmdale School District. Passed Yea
11/10/2005 H.R.4305 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide increased expensing for section 179 property in the Gulf Opportunity Zone.
11/10/2005 H.Res.551 Honoring National Review magazine on its 50th anniversary for its contribution to the national political discourse.
11/10/2005 H.R.4266 Housing Opportunities and Mitigating Emergencies Act of 2005
11/10/2005 H.R.1445 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2005
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