• FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J
Experience: House: District 3, 2011-Present
Home State: Tennessee
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,350,880Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Charles 'Chuck' J. Fleischmann
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Brenda; 3 Children: Charles, James, Jeffrey
    Birth Date: 10/11/1962
    Birth Place: Ooltewah, TN
    Home City: Ooltewah, TN

Education

    JD, University of Tennessee, 1986
    BA, Political Science, University of Illinois, 1983

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2010-present

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Chair, Pro Bono Committee, Chattanooga Lawyers

Professional Experience

    Radio Host, "Chuck Fleischmann Show"
    Former Employee, Library
    Former Employee, McDonald's
    Founding Partner, Fleischmann and Fleischmann, 1987-2010

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Member, Board, Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
    Former President, Chattanooga Bar Association
    Former Board Member, National Craniofacial Association

Additional Information

Awards:

    Magna Cum Laude, University of Illinois
    Phi Beta Kappa Honor, University of Illinois
Total: 1
How Chuck Fleischmann overcomes the odds

Let the record show: only four left-handers since 1950 have played second base in Major League Baseball.

05/05/2015
By Mark Kennedy | Times Free Press
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
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

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 21
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/22/2017 H.R.1250 Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2017 03/22/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.  (All Actions)
02/10/2017 H.R.146 Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act 02/10/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/10/2017 H.R.404 Safe and Secure Federal Websites Act of 2017 01/10/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/09/2017 H.R.378 Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2017 01/09/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
11/14/2016 H.R.2532 Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2016 11/14/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.  (All Actions)
09/06/2016 H.R.5933 REFUND Act 09/06/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.  (All Actions)
04/27/2016 H.R.4820 Combating Terrorist Recruitment Act of 2016 04/27/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/24/2016 H.R.3599 Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act 02/24/2016 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
01/06/2016 H.R.451 Safe and Secure Federal Websites Act of 2015 01/06/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.Res.383 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the appropriate award of the Purple Heart to the Marines and Sailors killed or wounded in the recent attack at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
07/29/2015 H.R.3247 FAIR TOW Act 07/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
07/31/2013 H.R.2885 Growing Jobs Through Capital Act of 2013 07/31/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
05/09/2013 H.R.1931 EASY Savings Act of 2013 05/09/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/15/2013 H.R.283 ACCOUNT Act 01/15/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/15/2013 H.R.282 REFUND Act 01/15/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.  (All Actions)
04/19/2012 H.R.4454 ACCOUNT Act 04/19/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/21/2012 H.R.4237 EASY Savings Act of 2012 03/21/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/16/2012 H.R.4060 Freeze Government Spending Act of 2012 02/16/2012 Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.  (All Actions)
11/18/2011 H.R.3441 Stop Green Initiative Abuse Act of 2011 11/18/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
11/02/2011 H.R.3318 Growing Jobs Through Capital Act of 2011 11/02/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
Total: 514
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
08/22/2011 H.R.2580 Father Mychal Judge, O.F.M., Congressional Gold Medal Act
08/02/2011 H.Res.271 Expressing support for the State of Israel's right to defend Israeli sovereignty, to protect the lives and safety of the Israeli people, and to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within reasonable time to protect against such an immediate and existential threat to the State of Israel.
07/12/2011 H.R.2417 Better Use of Light Bulbs Act Failed No
07/07/2011 H.R.2426 To amend title 23, United States Code, to limit claims in connection with decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects, and for other purposes.
06/01/2011 H.R.1161 Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011
07/07/2011 H.Res.268 Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes. Failed No
06/24/2011 H.R.2402 Prioritize Spending Act of 2011
06/16/2011 H.R.2214 Debt Elimination By Tax-Deductible Contribution Act of 2011
06/16/2011 H.Res.315 Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
06/16/2011 H.Res.311 Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association championship.
05/17/2011 H.R.1231 Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act Agreed to Aye
05/16/2011 H.R.1229 Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act Failed No
05/13/2011 H.R.1865 Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2011
05/11/2011 H.R.1848 One Percent Spending Reduction Act of 2011
05/11/2011 H.R.1744 American Job Protection Act
05/11/2011 H.R.1385 Free Market Sugar Act
04/25/2011 H.R.1639 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
05/09/2011 H.R.3 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act Passed Yea
05/05/2011 H.R.1230 Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act Passed Aye
04/27/2011 H.R.1474 Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2011
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