• ENGEL, ELIOT L. REP.
Experience: House: District 20, 1989-Present
Home State: District of Columbia
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,206,018Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Eliot L. Engel
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Pat; 3 Children
    Birth Date: 02/18/1947
    Birth Place: Bronx, NY
    Home City: Bronx, NY
    Religion: Jewish

Education

    JD, New York Law School, 1987
    MA, Guidance and Counseling, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York, 1973
    BA, History, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York, 1969

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1988-present
    Representative, New York State Assembly, 1977-1988
    Bronx Democratic District Leader, 1974-1976

Current Legislative Committees

    Energy and Commerce, Member
    Foreign Affairs, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Energy and Commerce), Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 9/11 Health Caucus
    Member, African Trade and Investment Caucus
    Co-Chair, Albanian Issues Caucus
    Member, Animal Protection Caucus
    Former Chair, Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, New York State Assembly
    Member, Congressional Aerospace Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
    Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
    Member, Congressional Competitiveness Caucus
    Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus
    Member, Congressional Education Task Force
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus
    Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
    Vice Chair, Democratic Homeland Security Caucus
    Member, Democratic Study Group
    Member, Democratic Task Force on Health
    Vice Chair, Democratic Task Force on Homeland Security
    Founder, House Oil and National Security Caucus
    Co-Chair, House Oil and National Security Caucus
    Member, Hudson Valley Caucus
    Member, Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Long Island Sound Caucus
    Member, Older Americans Caucus
    Co-Chair, Peace Accord Monitoring Group
    Member, Pro-Choice Caucus
    Former Chair, Subcommittee on Mitchell-Lama Housing, New York State Assembly
    Co-Chair, United Nations Working Group

Professional Experience

    Member, United States House Subcommittee on Energy and Power
    Teacher/Guidance Counselor, New York City Public Schools, 1969-1976
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

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

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

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Oppose
Total: 373
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/13/2017 H.R.2892 To amend chapter 329 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the United States. 06/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.Res.336 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. 05/18/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.Res.239 Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa. 05/18/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017 05/18/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
05/01/2017 H.R.2089 PLEA Act 05/01/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
04/14/2017 H.R.2088 Empire State Equity Act 04/14/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.Con.Res.49 Supporting the goals and ideals of GLSEN's 2017 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. 04/06/2017 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
03/24/2017 H.R.1676 Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act 03/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1340 Interagency Cybersecurity Cooperation Act 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
02/22/2017 H.R.991 Guaranteed 3 Percent COLA for Seniors Act of 2017 02/22/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.Res.104 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership. 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.Con.Res.21 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Australia alliance relationship. 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.  (All Actions)
02/15/2017 H.R.830 STAND for Ukraine Act 02/15/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
02/08/2017 H.R.530 SECURE Our Democracy Act 02/08/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/02/2017 H.R.550 Checkpoint Safety Act of 2017 02/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.  (All Actions)
01/31/2017 H.J.Res.28 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the voting rights of the citizens of the United States. 01/31/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
01/27/2017 H.Res.67 Expressing support for designation of November 2017, as "National Bladder Health Month". 01/27/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
12/20/2016 H.R.6533 Protect American Democracy Act of 2016 12/20/2016 Referred to House Financial Services  (All Actions)
12/16/2016 H.R.4939 United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-291. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
11/16/2016 H.R.5732 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016 11/16/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
Total: 6334
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/16/2010 H.Res.605 Recognizing the continued persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China on the 11th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party campaign to suppress the Falun Gong spiritual movement and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute, intimidate, imprison, and torture Falun Gong practitioners. Passed Yea
03/15/2010 H.R.775 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
03/11/2010 H.Res.1171 Expressing support for the designation of March 2010 as Irish American Heritage Month and honoring the significance of Irish Americans in the history and progress of the United States.
03/11/2010 H.Res.1162 Recognizing National Public Health Week.
03/10/2010 H.R.4808 Stem Cell Research Advancement Act of 2009
02/23/2010 H.R.4665 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23 Genesee Street in Hornell, New York, as the "Zachary Smith Post Office Building".
03/10/2010 H.Res.1160 Calling for the establishment of a Haiti Marshall Plan Committee to coordinate aid and development initiatives from multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, United States bilateral aid programs, and major international charities and nongovernmental organizations in response to the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, and encouraging them to work in a coordinated manner and to do even more to support Haiti as it recovers and rebuilds following the greatest natural disaster to hit this nation in over 200 years.
03/10/2010 H.Res.1144 Expressing condolences to the families of the victims of the February 27, 2010, earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the people of Chile as they plan for recovery and reconstruction. Passed Aye
03/10/2010 H.R.413 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009
03/09/2010 H.R.4787 Medicaid Services Restoration Act of 2010
03/09/2010 H.Res.1055 Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.
03/04/2010 H.R.4771 Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act
03/04/2010 H.Res.1086 Recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010 Census and encouraging each community within the Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census. Passed Aye
03/01/2010 H.R.4321 CIR ASAP Act of 2009
02/25/2010 H.R.4689 National Alzheimer's Project Act
02/24/2010 H.Res.1074 Honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for future generations. Passed Yea
02/24/2010 H.R.4564 Emergency Jobs Program and Assistance for Families Extension Act
02/23/2010 H.Res.1102 Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, recognizing the significance of his contribution to democracy and racial equality in South Africa, and honoring his life-long dedication to building a more equitable and united world.
02/23/2010 H.R.4554 Energy Assistance for American Families Act
02/23/2010 H.Res.1059 Honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, and Federal Emergency Management Agency supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti from New York City, New York, Fairfax County, Virginia, Los Angeles County, California, the City of Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and commending their dedication and assistance in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, Haitian earthquake. Passed Yea
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