• SENSENBRENNER, F. JAMES JR.
Experience: House: District 5, 1979-Present
Home State: Wisconsin
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $262,641Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Frank 'Jim' James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
    Gender:Male
    Family: Wife: Cheryl; 2 Children: Frank, Bob
    Birth Date: 06/14/1943
    Birth Place: Chicago, IL
    Home City: Menomonee Falls, WI
    Religion: Episcopalian

Education

    JD, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1968
    BA, Political Science, Stanford University, 1965

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1978-present
    Senator, Wisconsin State Senate, 1975-1979
    Assistant Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate, 1976
    Representative, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1968-1975
    Representative, Wisconsin State House of Representatives, 1968-1975

Current Legislative Committees

    Judiciary, Member
    Science, Space, and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Chair
    Subcommittee on Environment, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight (Science, Space, and Technology), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption
    Member, Congressional Grace Caucus
    Former Chairman, House Committee on Science, United States House of Representatives
    Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives

Professional Experience

    Former Attorney
    Staff, Office of Congressman J. Arthur Younger, United States House of Representatives, 1965

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Philatelic Society
    Member, Episcopal Church
    Member, Riveredge Nature Center
    Member, State Bar of Wisconsin

Additional Information

Awards:

    Guardian of Seniors' Rights, 60-Plus Association, 2001-2003
    Small Business Advocate, Small Business Survival Committee, 1999, 2004
    Humane Legislator, American Humane Society, 2000
    Eagle Award, Associated Builders and Contractors, 1999-2000
    Defender of the Constitution, Conservative Political Action Conference, 2004
    Senior Legislative Achievement Award, Seniors Coalition, 2000
    Treasury Guardian, Taxpayers for Common Sense, 2000, 2003
    Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business, 1980-2004
    Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1988-1993, 1995-1999, 2001
    Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, National Association of Manufacturers, 2003-2004
    Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 1999-2004
    Tax Fighter Award, National Tax-Limitation Committee, 1996, 1999-2000, 2003-2004
    Friend of the Shareholder, American Shareholders Association, 2001-2004
    Thomas Jefferson Award, Food Distribution Industry, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004
    Taxpayers' Friend, National Taxpayers Union, 1979-2003
    Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury, 1979-1995, 1999-2000
    Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, 2001-2002
    Jefferson Award, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 1996-1998, 2002
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
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 Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 438
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
07/10/1986 H.R.5143 Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1986 07/10/1986 Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.  (All Actions)
07/01/1986 H.Res.487 A resolution impeaching Harry E. Claiborne, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, of high crimes and misdemeanors. 07/01/1986 Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.  (All Actions)
06/30/1986 H.R.5049 A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up hazardous wastes at the Sheboygan Harbor site in Wisconsin. 06/30/1986 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.  (All Actions)
03/05/1986 H.R.4321 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that individuals who provide adult family foster care may elect to exclude amounts received for such care from gross income. 03/05/1986 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
12/16/1985 H.R.3949 Child Victim Witness Protection Act of 1985 12/16/1985 Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.  (All Actions)
10/29/1985 H.R.3583 A bill to amend chapter 209 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for sanctions against foreign countries that do not extradite terrorists to the United States as required by treaty. 10/29/1985 Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.  (All Actions)
06/14/1984 H.R.4020 A bill to amend titles 18 and 39, United States Code, to permit the mailing and broadcasting of advertising concerning lotteries or similar schemes conducted by nonprofit organizations in accordance with State law. 06/14/1984 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
05/15/1984 H.R.4964 Uniform Patent Procedures Act of 1984 05/15/1984 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than 6/15/84.  (All Actions)
02/21/1984 H.Con.Res.257 A concurrent resolution to reaffirm the commitment of the Congress to award Federal funds for scientific research projects and facilities solely on the basis of scientific merit as determined by a peer review process. 02/21/1984 Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
11/18/1983 H.R.3393 High Technology Research and Development Joint Venture Act of 1983 11/18/1983 For Further Action See H.R.4043.  (All Actions)
10/25/1983 H.R.3307 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that certain married individuals are eligible for the deduction for retirement savings on the basis of the earnings of their spouse. 10/25/1983 Committee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
08/09/1983 H.R.3747 Fair Housing Amendments of 1983 08/09/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.  (All Actions)
05/17/1983 H.R.1623 A bill to modify the insanity defense in the Federal courts. 05/17/1983 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
04/07/1983 H.R.2035 Immigration Improvements Act of 1983 04/07/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Rules of the House.  (All Actions)
03/25/1983 H.R.2162 Parental Kidnapping Offense Act of 1983 03/25/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.  (All Actions)
12/09/1982 H.R.5679 Criminal Code Revision Act of 1981 12/09/1982 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
09/09/1982 H.R.6716 A bill to modify the Insanity Defense in the Federal Courts. 09/09/1982 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
08/18/1982 H.R.6908 A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide the same reduced postal rates for third-class mail of chambers of commerce as are provided for third-class mail of qualified nonprofit organizations. 08/18/1982 Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services.  (All Actions)
02/25/1982 H.R.3006 A bill to amend the Bail Reform Act of 1966 to authorize consideration of danger to the community in setting conditions of release, to authorize revocation of pretrial release for persons who violate their release conditions, intimidate witnesses or jurors, or commit new offenses, and for other purposes. 02/25/1982 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
11/19/1981 H.R.4162 Immigration Improvements Act of 1981 11/19/1981 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
Total: 3463
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/08/2017 H.R.2826 To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 H.R.883 Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.695 Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.115 Thin Blue Line Act Passed Yea
05/19/2017 H.R.2332 AFFIRM Act
05/18/2017 H.Res.256 Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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.199 Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
05/16/2017 H.R.2431 Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
05/05/2017 H.R.2273 Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.244 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Passed Nay
05/03/2017 H.R.2327 PAWS Act of 2017
05/03/2017 H.R.2317 United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
05/01/2017 H.R.2106 Partner with Korea Act
05/01/2017 H.R.2004 Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act
04/27/2017 H.R.1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 Passed Yea
04/13/2017 H.J.Res.43 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients. Passed Aye
04/07/2017 H.R.2029 SIGN Act
04/06/2017 H.R.1952 Better Drive Act
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