• JOHNSON, EDDIE BERNICE
Experience: House: District 30, 1993-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $324,576Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Marc Veasey
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Tonya; 1 Child: Adam
    Birth Date: 01/03/1971
    Birth Place: Fort Worth, TX
    Home City: Fort Worth, TX
    Religion: Christian

Education

    BS, Mass Communication, Texas Wesleyan University

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present
    Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 2004-present
    Former Democratic Whip, Texas State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Science, Space, and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy, Member
    Subcommittee on Space, Member
    Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Advisory Committee, Tarrant County Black Genealogical Society
    Former Chair, Democratic Caucus, Texas State House of Representatives

Professional Experience

    Former Realtor
    Health Care Consultant
    Community Activist
    Legislative Aide, Democratic Congressman Martin Frost
    Former Employee, Polytechnic High School
    Sports Writer, Source Media's Information Technology (IT) Network
    Sports Writer, Star-Telegram

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Fort Worth Ambassadors
    Member, Volunteer Center, Tarrant County
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

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Oppose
Total: 234
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
09/09/2015 H.Res.413 Honoring the victims of hate crimes of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment, in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, where individuals were targeted by violence and hatred, because they were Muslim or perceived to be Muslim. 09/09/2015 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
08/18/2015 H.R.3182 PLUTO Act 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.  (All Actions)
06/17/2015 H.Res.324 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. 06/17/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/15/2015 H.Res.257 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2015, through May 12, 2015. 05/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/19/2015 H.R.591 Engineering Biology Research and Development Act of 2015 02/19/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/26/2013 H.Res.357 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. 09/26/2013 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
07/26/2013 H.R.2757 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid Program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases. 07/26/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/08/2013 H.Res.289 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. 07/08/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/19/2015 H.R.467 STEM Opportunities Act of 2015 02/19/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
01/16/2015 H.R.379 National Nurse Act of 2015 01/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
09/19/2014 H.Res.731 Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15, 2014, through September 21, 2014, as "Balance Awareness Week". 09/19/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/24/2014 H.R.5189 Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2014 07/24/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.  (All Actions)
07/21/2014 H.R.4704 To expand the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 to include combating the transfer of permanent custody or control of a minor in contravention of a required legal procedure, and for other purposes. 07/21/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/13/2014 H.Res.625 Honoring Greyhound Lines, Inc., of Dallas, TX on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. 06/13/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
06/13/2014 H.R.4159 America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2014 06/13/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/04/2014 H.Res.540 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2014, through May 12, 2014. 04/04/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
10/15/2013 H.R.3064 Forensic Science and Standards Act of 2013 10/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
06/24/2013 H.R.1421 Advancing Innovative Manufacturing Act of 2013 06/24/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
06/24/2013 H.R.1358 STEM Opportunities Act of 2013 06/24/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
05/10/2013 H.Res.201 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2013, through May 12, 2013. 05/10/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
Total: 4517
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.R.627 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2840 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 H.R.2590 To authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 computer science education.
05/18/2017 H.R.2510 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.Res.327 Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States.
05/05/2017 H.R.2345 National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2017
05/03/2017 H.R.2325 Emergency Financial Manager Reform Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2282 Equality Act
04/27/2017 H.R.2150 Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act
04/27/2017 H.R.1135 To reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program.
04/25/2017 H.R.1358 Scientific Integrity Act
04/25/2017 H.R.431 Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017
04/25/2017 H.R.312 Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2017
04/17/2017 H.R.1927 African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
04/11/2017 H.R.1889 Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
04/07/2017 H.R.2029 SIGN Act
04/07/2017 H.R.1902 Social Security 2100 Act
04/07/2017 H.R.19 Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
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