• DOYLE, MIKE
Experience: House: District 14, 1995-Present
Home State: Pennsylvania
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $569,356Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Michael 'Mike' Doyle
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Susan; 4 Children: Michael, David, Kevin, Alexandra
    Birth Date: 08/05/1953
    Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Home City: Pittsburgh, PA
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    BS, Community Development, Pennsylvania State University, 1975, Grade Point Average of 3.0

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 14, 1994-present
    Member, Swissvale Borough Council, 1977-1981

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

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Coalition for Autism Research and Education
    Executive Board, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Autism Caucus
    Founder, Congressional Autism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
    Member, Congressional Steel Caucus
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, House Democratic Caucus
    Co-Chair, House Distributed Generation Caucus
    Co-Founder, House Distributed Generation Caucus
    Member, House Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Caucus
    Co-Founder, House Robotics Caucus
    Chair, House Robotics Caucus

Professional Experience

    Co-Owner, Eastgate Insurance Company, Incorporated
    Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Frank A. Pecora, Pennsylvania State Senate, 1979-1994
    Executive Director, Turtle Creek Valley Citizens Union, 1977-1979

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Alumni Association, Pennsylvania State University
    Member, Alumni Organization, Leadership Pittsburgh
    Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians
    Member, Congressional Members Organization, National Guard and Reserve Components
    Member, Italian Sons and Daughters of America
    Member, Kiwanis Club
    Member, Knights of Equity
    Member, Lions Club
    Member, Pittsburgh Alumni Association
    Member, Swissvale Zoning Hearing Board

Additional Information

Priority Issues:

    His top priorities include revitalizing communities in the 14th District through economic development and high-tech initiatives, creating jobs, reforming health care, providing better public education, establishing a comprehensive long-term national energy strategy that creates green jobs and addresses global warming, and fostering a better climate for our high-tech community.
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
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

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly 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: 68
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/20/2007 H.R.121 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 03/20/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.  (All Actions)
02/06/2007 H.R.805 To provide incentives for the use of hydrogen fuel, and for other purposes. 02/06/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
02/02/2007 H.R.583 Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Act of 2007 02/02/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/05/2006 H.R.5931 High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2006 12/05/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.  (All Actions)
09/12/2006 H.Res.983 Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Robert E. O'Connor, Jr. 09/12/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
06/21/2005 H.R.2867 Steel Industry National Historic Site Act 06/21/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.  (All Actions)
11/17/2003 H.R.521 Steel Industry National Historic Site Act 11/17/2003 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 210.  (All Actions)
03/04/2003 H.Res.111 Honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults. 03/04/2003 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/18/2002 H.R.5134 Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Support Act 10/18/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.  (All Actions)
10/11/2002 H.R.635 Homestead Steel Works National Historic Site Act 10/11/2002 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.  (All Actions)
03/26/2002 H.R.4039 Pet Safety and Protection Act 03/26/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.  (All Actions)
11/27/2001 H.R.3352 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source. 11/27/2001 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
07/16/2001 H.R.2382 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Pennsylvania. 07/16/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.  (All Actions)
06/29/2001 H.R.2182 Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Retirement Equity Act 06/29/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/20/2001 H.R.336 Surviving Spouses and Dependents Outreach Enhancement and Veterans Casework Improvement Act 03/20/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/07/2000 H.R.5552 Surviving Spouses and Dependents Outreach Enhancement and Veterans Casework Improvement Act 12/07/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
08/10/2000 H.R.5030 Steel Industry National Historic Park Act of 2000 08/10/2000 Executive Comment Requested from Interior.  (All Actions)
05/02/2000 H.R.1753 Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 05/02/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-193. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
06/15/1999 H.R.1973 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, metropolitan area. 06/15/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.  (All Actions)
10/10/1998 H.R.2775 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, as the "H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110.  (All Actions)
Total: 3339
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.2873 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 Glenside Avenue in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Peter Taub Post Office Building".
05/17/2017 H.R.2479 To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband internet, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes.
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.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2465 Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.1500 Robert Emmet Park Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.2296 Advancing CCUS Technology Act
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.Res.306 Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields.
04/27/2017 H.R.2210 To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center".
04/25/2017 H.R.1358 Scientific Integrity Act
04/11/2017 H.R.1889 Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
04/08/2017 H.R.2084 Year-Round Pell Grant Restoration Act
04/07/2017 H.R.1904 Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2017
04/07/2017 H.R.1902 Social Security 2100 Act
04/07/2017 H.R.1868 Restoring American Privacy Act of 2017
04/07/2017 H.R.19 Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
04/05/2017 H.R.1950 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Pike Street in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as the "Police Officer Scott Bashioum Post Office Building".
04/05/2017 H.R.305 Presidential Tax Transparency Act
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