- SIRES, ALBIO
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- Experience: House: District 8, 2005-Present
- Home State: New Jersey
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $416,669Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Albio Sires
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Adrienne; 1 Stepchild: Tara
- Birth Date: 01/26/1951
- Birth Place: Bejucal, Cuba
- Home City: West New York, NJ
- Religion: Catholic
Education
- MA, Spanish, Middlebury College, 1983
- BA, Marketing, Saint Peter's College, 1974
- BA, Spanish, Saint Peter's College, 1974
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 8, 2006-present
- Assembly Member, New Jersey General Assembly, District 33, 2000-2006
- Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, November 7, 2006
- Mayor, West New York, 1995-2006
- Speaker, New Jersey General Assembly, 2002-2005
- Interim Governor, State of New Jersey, 2002
- Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1986
Current Legislative Committees
- Foreign Affairs, Member
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Member
- Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
- Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Ranking Member
- Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Brazil Caucus
- Member, Community College Caucus
- Member, Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus
- Member, Congressional French Caucus
- Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Task Force on Economic Development
- Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
- Member, Congressional Philanthropy Caucus
- Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
- Member, Consumer Justice Caucus
- Member, Diversity and Innovation Caucus
- Former Member, Financial Services Committee, United States House of Representatives
- Member, Former Mayors Caucus
- Member, Friends of Spain Caucus
- Member, House Impact Aid Coalition
- Member, Livable Communities Task Force, Democratic Caucus
- Member, Metropolitan Mobility Caucus
- Member, Out of Poverty Caucus
- Member, Real Estate Caucus
- Member, Recycling Caucus
- Vice Chair, Circle of Mobility Committee for North Jersey, 1988-1989
Professional Experience
- Owner, American Title Agency, Incorporated
- Teacher, English, High School
- Teacher, Spanish, High School
Additional Information
Awards:
- Mayor of the Year (2004)
General Survey
Total: 75
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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03/14/2014 | H.R.4221 | Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2014 | 03/14/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
02/27/2014 | H.Res.469 | Supporting the scope and objectives of Greece's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. | 02/27/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. (All Actions) |
01/30/2014 | H.R.3978 | New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014 | 01/30/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (All Actions) |
01/27/2014 | H.R.3768 | Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2013 | 01/27/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
08/02/2013 | H.R.2968 | Commute Less Act of 2013 | 08/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (All Actions) |
07/17/2013 | H.R.2424 | Community Parks Revitalization Act | 07/17/2013 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
04/15/2013 | H.R.1573 | Respect for Peace Corps Volunteers Act of 2013 | 04/15/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
04/11/2013 | H.R.1515 | 21st Century Global Health Technology Act | 04/11/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
03/13/2013 | H.R.1101 | Homeowners and Taxpayers Protection Act of 2013 | 03/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. (All Actions) |
03/06/2013 | H.R.974 | MOVE Freight Act of 2013 | 03/06/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) |
01/04/2013 | H.R.146 | Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013 | 01/04/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
10/23/2012 | H.R.6477 | Taxpayer Protection Act of 2012 | 10/23/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
06/26/2012 | H.R.6027 | Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 | 06/26/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
12/23/2011 | H.R.3760 | Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2011 | 12/23/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
09/20/2011 | H.R.2777 | To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private First Class William P. Fesken of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam War. | 09/20/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) |
08/02/2011 | H.R.2144 | 21st Century Global Health Technology Act | 08/02/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. (All Actions) |
07/28/2011 | H.R.2692 | Access to Postal Services Act | 07/28/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
04/04/2011 | H.R.1338 | Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance To Help Transportation Act of 2011 | 04/04/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (All Actions) |
03/23/2011 | H.R.709 | Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act | 03/23/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity. (All Actions) |
01/12/2011 | H.R.260 | Commute-Leveraging Employer Support and Successes Act of 2011 | 01/12/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (All Actions) |
Total: 2223
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