• ISSA, DARRELL
Experience: House: District 49, 2001-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $759,036Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Darrell Issa
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Kathy; 1 Child: William
    Birth Date: 11/01/1953
    Birth Place: Cleveland, OH
    Home City: Vista, CA
    Religion: Christian Eclectic: Father-Catholic, Mother-Mormon, raised in a Jewish neighborhood as a Lebanese American

Education

    AA, General Studies, Kent State University, 1976
    BA, Business, Siena Heights University, 1976

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 49, 2001-present
    Candidate, United States Senate, 1998

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Chair
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Chair
    Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Member
    Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, Member
    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, America Supports You Caucus, present
    Member, Armenian Caucus, present
    Member, Army Caucus, present
    Member, Arthritis Caucus, present
    Member, Childhood Cancer Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property and Piracy Prevention, present
    Member, Creative Rights Caucus, present
    Member, Diabetes Caucus, present
    Member, Entertainment Caucus, present
    Member, Entertainment Industries Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, European Union Caucus, present
    Member, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Caucus, present
    Member, Friends of Australia Caucus, present
    Member, General Aviation Caucus, present
    Member, Health Center Caucus, present
    Member, Heart and Stroke Coalition, present
    Member, Horse Caucus, present
    Member, House Navy/Marine Corps Caucus, present
    Member, House Republican Israel Caucus, present
    Member, House Specialty Crops Caucus, present
    Member, Human Trafficking Caucus, present
    Member, Internet Caucus, present
    Member, Lupus Caucus, present
    Member, Medical Technology Caucus, present
    Member, Men's Health Caucus, present
    Member, Mental Health Caucus, present
    Member, Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus, present
    Member, Military Vets Caucus, present
    Member, Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, present
    Member, Norway Caucus, present
    Member, Nursing Caucus, present
    Member, Parkinson's Disease Caucus, present
    Member, Rare Disease Caucus, present
    Member, Republican Study Committee, present
    Member, Singapore Caucus, present
    Member, Small Business Caucus, present
    Member, Taiwan Caucus, present
    Chair, Transparency Caucus, present
    Member, Travel and Tourism Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, United States-Philippines Caucus, present
    Chair, U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus, present
    Member, USO Congressional Caucus, present
    Member, US-UK Caucus, present
    Member, Wine Caucus, present
    Member, Zoo and Aquarium Caucus, present

Professional Experience

    Former Director, Business-Industry Political Action Committee
    Former Board Member, Siena Heights University
    Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vista Directed Electronics
    Captain, United States Army, 1970-1980

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Chair, Consumer Electronics Association
    Former Board Member, Electronics Industry Association
    Former Director, San Diego County Chamber of Commerce
    Former Director, San Diego Economic Development Association
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

No Opinion
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 232
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
02/13/2007 H.R.34 To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges. 02/13/2007 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/07/2007 H.R.27 To designate the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States". 02/07/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.  (All Actions)
02/02/2007 H.R.26 Criminal Alien Accountability Act 02/02/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
01/24/2007 H.Res.92 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify and make corrections to the House ban on air travel. 01/24/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.  (All Actions)
01/12/2007 H.R.1245 Johanna's Law 01/12/2007 Became Public Law No: 109-475. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
01/04/2007 H.R.28 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 01/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
11/13/2006 H.Con.Res.473 Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. 11/13/2006 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
11/13/2006 H.R.5418 To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges. 11/13/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
09/19/2006 H.Res.622 To recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of World War II. 09/19/2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/19/2006 H.Res.926 Condemning the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hamas and Hezbollah, affirming the right of Israel to conduct operations to secure the kidnapped soldiers, urging all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure, and for other purposes. 07/19/2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.  (All Actions)
03/29/2006 H.R.3507 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2005 03/29/2006 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.  (All Actions)
03/27/2006 H.R.4505 Health Care Incentive Act 03/27/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
07/17/2006 H.R.125 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River, California, and for other purposes. 07/17/2006 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
07/11/2006 H.R.122 Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project 07/11/2006 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
04/27/2006 H.R.5231 Deep Water Royalty Jurisdiction Act 04/27/2006 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/17/2006 H.R.4726 Wired for Health Care Quality Act 02/17/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/03/2006 H.R.4642 Wired for Health Care Quality Act 01/03/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/03/2006 H.R.4574 Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2006 01/03/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/22/2005 H.Con.Res.230 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation must protect intellectual property rights. 12/22/2005 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
12/16/2005 H.Res.598 Condemning actions by the Government of Syria that have hindered the investigation of the assassination of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri conducted by the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC), expressing support for extending the UNIIIC's investigative mandate, and stating concern about similar assassination attempts apparently aimed at destabilizing Lebanon's security and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty. 12/16/2005 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 1855
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 H.R.381 To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
06/12/2017 H.R.2372 VETERAN Act
06/12/2017 H.R.1654 Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/18/2017 H.R.2227 MGT Act
05/18/2017 H.Res.261 Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the enduring spirit of American freedom and determination.
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.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.274 Modernizing Government Travel Act
05/04/2017 H.R.2358 Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
05/01/2017 H.R.2024 End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2017
05/01/2017 H.R.2004 Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act
04/28/2017 H.R.2254 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building".
04/28/2017 H.R.1694 Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017 Passed Yea
04/27/2017 H.R.2189 Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act
04/26/2017 H.R.2149 Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act of 2017
04/25/2017 H.R.2141 Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
04/25/2017 H.R.312 Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2017
04/24/2017 H.R.1905 Fair Chance Act
04/24/2017 H.R.1795 DUE PROCESS Act of 2017
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