• PEARCE, STEVAN E.
Experience: House: District 2, 2003-2009, 2011-Present
Home State: New Mexico
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,366,636Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Stevan 'Steve' Edward Pearce
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Cynthia; 1 Child
    Birth Date: 08/23/1947
    Birth Place: Lamesa, TX
    Home City: Hobbs, NM
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    MBA, Eastern New Mexico University, 1991
    BBA, Economics, New Mexico State University, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
    Assistant Republican Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2008
    Candidate, United States Senate, 2000, 2008
    Representative, New Mexico State House of Representatives, District 62, 1996-2000

Current Legislative Committees

    Financial Services, Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Member
    Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Member
    Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Border Security Caucus
    Member, China Caucus
    Member, Methamphetamine Caucus
    Vice Chair, Native American Caucus
    Member, Prescription Drug Task Force
    Chair, Republican Caucus
    Vice Chair, Sportsman's Caucus
    Member, Tea Party Caucus
    Chair, Western Caucus

Professional Experience

    Corporate Pilot
    Former Owner/Operator, Lea Fishing Tools
    Captain, United States Air Force, Philippines, Vietnam, 1970-1976

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, 4-H Club
    Former Student Body President, New Mexico State University

Additional Information

Awards:

    Outstanding Legislator, New Mexico Technology Showcase
    VIVA Award, Association of Commerce and Industry
    Distinguished Flying Cross, United States Air Force
    Air Medal, United States Air Force
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
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: 133
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
09/11/2008 H.R.5868 Caleb Martin-Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Act 09/11/2008 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Pearce. Petition No: 110-18.  (All Actions)
07/14/2008 H.R.6301 Funding a Clean Energy Future By Bringing Lower Gas Prices for Americans Today Act of 2008 07/14/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.  (All Actions)
06/26/2008 H.R.6300 Dona Ana County Planned Growth, Open Space, and Rangeland Preservation Act of 2008 06/26/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
05/13/2008 H.R.3930 Lesser Prairie Chicken National Habitat Preservation Area Act of 2008 05/13/2008 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.  (All Actions)
04/21/2008 H.R.5805 Zeroing In American Energy Act of 2008 04/21/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
04/14/2008 H.R.5652 Child Sexual Slavery Prevention Act of 2008 04/14/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
04/02/2008 H.R.5661 To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects. 04/02/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
04/01/2008 H.R.5653 To reduce temporarily the duty on certain isotopic separation machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof, for use in the construction of an isotopic separation facility in southern New Mexico. 04/01/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
02/08/2008 H.R.5238 Restoring the West's Fair Share Act of 2008 02/08/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
12/17/2007 H.R.4685 Minerals Reclamation Foundation Establishment Act of 2007 12/17/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
11/13/2007 H.R.4034 Lesser Prairie Chicken National Habitat Preservation Area Act of 2007 11/13/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
10/02/2007 H.R.3002 Native American Economic Development and Infrastructure for Housing Act of 2007 10/02/2007 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.  (All Actions)
08/03/2007 H.R.3434 Americans Saving Through Health Research Bonds Act of 2007 08/03/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
08/03/2007 H.R.3433 Methamphetamine Treatment and Rehabilitation Best Practices Act of 2007 08/03/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
08/02/2007 H.R.312 Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2007 08/02/2007 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
06/29/2007 H.R.2795 Reasonable Rates for Veterans Act 06/29/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/16/2007 H.R.2170 Preventing the Endangerment of Children on Recreational Lands by Sexual Violators Act 05/16/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.  (All Actions)
05/14/2007 H.R.2291 To grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation safety or security or takes reasonable action to mitigate such activity. 05/14/2007 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
04/26/2007 H.R.315 Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare for Your Vets (HEALTHY Vets) Act of 2007 04/26/2007 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
04/24/2007 H.R.1989 Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area Act 04/24/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
Total: 1571
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.R.10 Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.R.2372 VETERAN Act
06/12/2017 H.R.1873 Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
06/08/2017 H.R.2661 State Mineral Revenue Protection Act
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/17/2017 H.R.510 Rapid DNA Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.2284 National Monument Designation Transparency and Accountability Act
05/10/2017 H.J.Res.36 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation". Passed Yea
05/04/2017 H.R.2358 Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
05/02/2017 H.R.2052 PRIVATE Act
05/01/2017 H.R.2049 Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2017
04/28/2017 H.R.2226 Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act
04/27/2017 H.R.660 Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act
04/25/2017 H.Res.278 MOBILE Resolution
04/24/2017 H.R.2053 Mining School Enhancement Act
04/21/2017 H.Res.269 Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
04/13/2017 H.J.Res.43 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients. Passed Aye
04/06/2017 H.R.1741 Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
04/03/2017 H.R.1861 Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
03/31/2017 H.R.1844 Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2017
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