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  • PELOSI, NANCY
Experience: House: District 12, 1987-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $2,767,077Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Nancy Pelosi
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Paul; 5 Children: Nancy, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul, Alexandra
    Birth Date: 03/26/1940
    Birth Place: Baltimore, MD
    Home City: San Francisco, CA
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    BA, Trinity College, 1962

Political Experience

    Minority Leader, United States House of Representatives, 2003-2006, 2011-present
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1987-present
    Speaker, United States House of Representatives, 2006-2011
    Minority Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2001-2002
    Chair, Senatorial Campaign, Finance Committee, 1985-1986
    State Chair, California Democratic Party, 1981-1983
    Chair, Northern California Democratic Party, 1977-1981

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, AIDS Task Force, House Democratic Caucus
    Former Member, Banking and Financial Services Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Chair, Biomedical Research Caucus
    Former Member, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (Ethics), United States House of Representatives
    Former Chair, Congressional Working Group on China
    Vice Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
    Member, Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
    Member, Democratic National Committee
    Chair, Democratic Steering Committee
    Former Vice Chair, Democratic Study Group, Executive Committee
    Chair, Democratic National Platform Committee, 1992
    Chair, Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, 1985

Professional Experience

    Consultant, Public Relations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, 30 Something Democrats
    Founder, Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS
    Member, Board of Trustees, Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey Foundation
    Honorary Board Member, National Organization of Italian-American Women
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly 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
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Support
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
Oppose
Total: 126
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
02/08/2017 H.R.780 For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas. 02/08/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
01/15/2016 H.R.4290 Puerto Rico Emergency Financial Stability Act of 2015 01/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.  (All Actions)
07/09/2015 H.Res.355 Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 07/09/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
02/05/2015 H.R.396 For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas. 02/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
07/19/2013 H.R.2760 Panama Canal and Pan-Pacific Exhibition Centennial Celebration Act 07/19/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
03/06/2013 H.R.1023 For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas. 03/06/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
12/05/2012 H.R.823 For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas. 12/05/2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
11/29/2012 H.R.6604 To designate the federal building currently known as Federal Office Building 8, located at 200 C Street Southwest in the District of Columbia, as the "Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building". 11/29/2012 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
02/18/2011 H.J.Res.43 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011. 02/18/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.  (All Actions)
12/14/2010 H.Res.1760 Congratulating the San Francisco Giants on winning the 2010 World Series Championship. 12/14/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
11/30/2009 H.R.3119 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 867 Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Lim Poon Lee Post Office". 11/30/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-106. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/24/2009 H.R.3649 For the relief of Maria Carmen Castro Ramirez and J. Refugio Carreno Rojas. 09/24/2009 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
07/31/2009 H.R.3426 Coordinated Environmental Public Health Network Act of 2009 07/31/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.  (All Actions)
01/09/2009 H.Res.34 Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. 01/09/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/30/2008 H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 07/30/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-289. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
07/15/2008 H.R.6305 To clarify the authorities for the use of certain National Park Service properties within Golden Gate National Parks and San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and for other purposes. 07/15/2008 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
04/28/2008 H.Con.Res.322 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. 04/28/2008 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
04/09/2008 H.Res.1077 Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes. 04/09/2008 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
02/13/2008 H.R.5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 02/13/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-185. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/11/2007 H.Res.853 Honoring those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay. 12/11/2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 4796
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/21/2011 H.R.998 Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
02/14/2011 H.R.639 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
02/11/2011 H.Res.90 Recognizing the 75th birthday of the Honorable Barbara Charline Jordan, American politician, leader of the Civil Rights movement, first African-American elected to the Texas Senate, first Southern black woman ever elected to the United States House of Representatives, inspirational figure in the Progressive movement, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award.
02/08/2011 H.R.73 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the "George Thomas 'Mickey' Leland Post Office Building".
12/17/2010 H.Res.1621 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the historic founding of Catholic Charities USA.
12/14/2010 H.R.6387 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 337 West Clark Street in Eureka, California, as the "Sam Sacco Post Office Building".
12/14/2010 H.R.6237 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1351 2nd Street in Napa, California, as the "Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building".
10/13/2010 H.R.4543 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the "Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building". Passed Not Voting
10/08/2010 H.R.1177 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act
08/16/2010 H.R.2097 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act Passed Not Voting
05/07/2010 H.R.4360 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California, as the "Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center". Passed Not Voting
01/29/2010 H.R.3319 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 South Gulling Street in Portola, California, as the "Army Specialist Jeremiah Paul McCleery Post Office Building". Passed Not Voting
12/02/2009 H.Con.Res.216 Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
10/08/2009 H.R.1740 EARLY Act
09/09/2009 H.Res.724 Honoring the first responders, paying tribute to the victims of the Southern California wildfires, and mourning the loss of Firefighter Captain Tedmund "Ted" Hall, and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones.
01/22/2009 H.Res.75 Honoring Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 for their heroism, calm under pressure, and dedication to the safety of passengers on board.
07/23/2009 H.R.2920 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 Passed Yea
04/24/2009 H.Con.Res.101 Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan from the people of California for placement in the United States Capitol.
04/01/2009 H.Res.290 Honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty. Passed Not Voting
03/23/2009 H.R.1616 Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2009
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