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  • SLAUGHTER, LOUISE M
Experience: House: District 25, 1987-Present
Home State: New York
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,109,445Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Louise McIntosh Slaughter
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Robert; 3 Children: Megan, Amy, Robin
    Birth Date: 08/14/1929
    Birth Place: Harlan County, KY
    Home City: Fairport, NY
    Religion: Episcopalian

Education

    MS, Public Health, University of Kentucky, 1953
    BS, Microbiology, University of Kentucky, 1951

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
    Democratic Whip
    Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972-1996
    Assembly Member, New York State Assembly, 1982-1986
    Legislator, Monroe County Legislature, 1975-1979

Current Legislative Committees

    Rules, Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Ad Hoc Steering Committee on Telehealth
    Member, Congressional Advisory Committee on Lyme Disease
    Member, Congressional Afterschool Caucus
    Member, Congressional Air Force Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Member, Congressional Automotive Caucus
    Member, Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Bipartisan Pro-Choice Caucus
    Chair, Congressional Bipartisan Upstate New York Caucus
    Member, Congressional Cancer Awareness Working Group
    Former Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
    Member, Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
    Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
    Member, Congressional Economic Competitiveness Caucus
    Member, Congressional Financial Literacy Caucus
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Member, Congressional Future of American Media Caucus
    Former Co-Chair, Congressional Future of American Media Caucus
    Member, Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition
    Member, Congressional Hellenic Caucus
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus
    Member, Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus
    Member, Congressional Medical Technology Caucus
    Member, Congressional Minor League Baseball Caucus
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus
    Member, Congressional Northeast Agricultural Caucus
    Member, Congressional Older Americans Caucus
    Member, Congressional Prevention Coalition
    Member, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Research and Development Caucus
    Member, Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS
    Member, Congressional Task Force on Organ and Tissue Donation
    Member, Congressional Task Force on Tobacco and Health
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Ukrainian Caucus
    Member, Congressional Women's Caucus
    Member, Democratic Steering & Policy Committee

Professional Experience

    Market Researcher
    Regional Coordinator, Office of Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo, 1979-1982
    Regional Coordinator, Office of Secretary of State Mario Cuomo, 1976-1978

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, Einstein Institute

Additional Information

Awards:

    Indian American Friendship Council Award, 2004
    Certificate of Honor, NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Organization, 2004
    Honor Award, Oncology Nursing Society, 2000
    Visionary for Women's Health Research, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, 2000
    Policy and Action Award, Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, 2001
    Certificate of Recognition, American Humane Association, 2000
    National Health Care Humanitarian Award, National Patient Advocate Foundation, 2000
    Grape & Wine Policy Leadership Award, Wine Grape Growers of America and Wine America, 2004
    Distinguished Legislator, National Disease Research Interchange, 2003
    Women's History Month Award, AARP Niagara Falls Area Chapter #283, 2004
    Superhero, New York State Community Health Care Association, 2003
    Board of Directors Award, Professional Nurses Association of Western New York, 2003
    Honor, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2004
    Legislator of the Month, The Population Institute, 2001
    Phi Delta Kappa Award for Dedicated Constituent Service, 2002
    Advocacy Award, Niagara's Planned Parenthood Partnership, 2004
    Public Policy Leadership Award, Digestive Diseases National Coalition, 2002
    Golden Baton Award, American Symphony Orchestra League, 2005
    Award, Society for Women's Health Research, 2000
    Community Health Super Hero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2001
    Certificate of Appreciation, Rochester Host Lions Club, 2000
    Friend of National Service, Americorps, 2005
    Defender of Religious Freedom, Zeta Beta Tau, 2001
    Choice USA Award, 2004
    Patsy Mink Award for Courage, 2005
    Humane Legislator of the Year, American Humane Association, 2002
    Public Conscience Award, National Tay-Sachs and Allied Disorders Association, 2002
    Huntington's Disease Award, 2004
    Robert Schuman Humanitarian Award, Instituto Europeo di Integrazione Culturale, 2000
    Legislative Recognition Award, American Ambulance Association, 2002
    Woman of Vision Award, Women in Film and Video, 2004
    Friend of the National Parks, 2005
    Monroe County Long Term Care/ACCESS Barber B. Conable, Jr. Award, 2000
    Sidney R. Yates Award for Distinguished Public Service to the Humanities, National Humanities Alliance, 2001, 2004
    President's Award, National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, 2003
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
Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Strongly 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
Oppose
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
Strongly Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Oppose
Total: 405
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
09/18/1995 H.R.2312 Social Security Information Act of 1995 09/18/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.  (All Actions)
06/07/1995 H.Con.Res.21 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for the purposes of forced prostitution. 06/07/1995 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
04/10/1995 H.R.1311 Federal Risk Assessment in Women's Health Act of 1995 04/10/1995 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.  (All Actions)
03/27/1995 H.R.713 Protection from Sexual Predators Act of 1995 03/27/1995 Executive Comment Requested from Justice.  (All Actions)
10/07/1994 H.Res.574 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1569) to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish, reauthorize and revise provisions to improve the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and for other purposes. 10/07/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/03/1994 H.R.359 To improve the administration of the Women's Rights National Historical Park in the State of New York, and for other purposes. 10/03/1994 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.  (All Actions)
09/30/1994 H.Res.556 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 6) to extend for six years the authorizations of appropriations for the programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and for certain other purposes. 09/30/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/29/1994 H.Res.543 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4926) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to identify foreign countries which may be denying national treatment to United States banking organizations and to assess whether any such denial may be having a significant adverse effect on such organizations, and to require Federal banking agencies to take such assessments into account in considering applications by foreign banks under the International Banking Act of 1978 and the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. 09/29/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/28/1994 H.R.1370 To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to change the rate of duty for certain bicycles. 09/28/1994 See H.R.5110.  (All Actions)
08/18/1994 H.Res.516 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3433) to provide for the management of portions of the Presidio under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. 08/18/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/28/1994 H.R.4828 Bombing Prevention Act 07/28/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.  (All Actions)
07/26/1994 H.Res.483 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3870) to promote the research and development of environmental technologies. 07/26/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/21/1994 H.Res.482 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to amend and extend certain laws relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes. 07/21/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/06/1994 H.R.4711 To amend title 11 of the United States Code to with respect to certain debts in connection with divorce or separation; to establish a commission to analyze bankruptcy issues; and for other purposes. 07/06/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.  (All Actions)
06/28/1994 H.Res.465 Waiving certain points of order against the bill (H.R. 4624) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes. 06/28/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
06/27/1994 H.Con.Res.254 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for the purposes of forced prostitution. 06/27/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.  (All Actions)
05/24/1994 H.R.3990 Protection from Sexual Predators Act of 1994 05/24/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.  (All Actions)
05/23/1994 H.R.3468 NIH Women Scientist Employment Opportunity Act 05/23/1994 See H.R.3869.  (All Actions)
05/19/1994 H.Res.428 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2108) to make improvements in the Black Lung Benefits Act. 05/19/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/05/1994 H.Res.417 Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 636) to amend the Public Health Service Act to permit individuals to have freedom of access to certain medical clinics and facilities, and for other purposes. 05/05/1994 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 6492
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 H.R.46 Fort Ontario Study Act
06/13/2017 H.R.627 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2845 To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs.
06/08/2017 H.R.2837 To amend title 38, United States Code, to grant family of members of the uniformed services temporary annual leave during the deployment of such members, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/22/2017 H.R.2589 To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
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.
05/18/2017 H.R.1872 Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.197 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
05/18/2017 H.Res.172 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Russian Federation, its officials, security services, and any person or entity within the Russian Federation or associated with the Russian Government, should not interfere, seek to influence, or engage in coercion designed to create an outcome in foreign elections.
05/17/2017 H.R.2499 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to meet standards for the location and operation of polling places used in elections for Federal office, including a standard requiring States to ensure that no individual waits for longer than one hour to cast a vote at a polling place, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2482 To extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan program, 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.Res.332 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
05/17/2017 H.R.1162 No Hero Left Untreated Act
05/17/2017 H.R.1005 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
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