• VISCLOSKY, PETER J.
Experience: House: District 1, 1985-Present
Home State: Indiana
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $721,371Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Joanne; 2 Children: John, Timothy
    Birth Date: 08/13/1949
    Birth Place: Gary, IN
    Home City: Merrillville, IN
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    ML, International and Comparative Law, Georgetown University Law Center, 1982
    JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1973
    BS, Accounting, Indiana University Northwest, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1984-present

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Buy American Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
    Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
    Member, Congressional Dairy Farmers Caucus
    Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus
    Member, Congressional Fire Caucus
    Member, Congressional French Caucus
    Member, Congressional Macedonian Caucus
    Member, Congressional National Parks Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Serbian Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Slovak Caucus
    Vice-Chair, Congressional Steel Caucus
    Member, Congressional Wine Caucus
    Member, Congressional Wire and Wire Products Caucus
    Member, Friends of Switzerland Caucus
    Member, Great Lakes Task Force
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
    Member, Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children Caucus

Professional Experience

    Attorney, 1973-1976, 1983-1984
    Congressional Aide, United States Representative Adam Benjamin, 1977-1982
    Associate Staff, United States House of Representatives, 1977-1980
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Strongly 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

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

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly 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

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: 123
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/20/2017 H.R.1488 Indiana Dunes National Park Act 03/20/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
12/16/2016 H.R.4887 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, Indiana, as the "Richard Allen Cable Post Office". 12/16/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-290. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
10/11/2016 H.R.6291 Indiana Dunes National Park Act 10/11/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
06/15/2015 H.R.2683 American Steel First Act of 2015 06/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.  (All Actions)
06/04/2015 H.R.2682 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2015 06/04/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
05/08/2013 H.R.1899 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2013 05/08/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
05/06/2013 H.R.1817 American Steel First Act of 2013 05/06/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.  (All Actions)
07/07/2011 H.R.2432 To provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System. 07/07/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
05/10/2011 H.R.1703 American Steel First Act of 2011 05/10/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management.  (All Actions)
04/08/2011 H.R.1378 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2011 04/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management .  (All Actions)
03/02/2010 H.R.1287 Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act 03/02/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 298.  (All Actions)
03/01/2010 H.R.4281 Employees' Pension Security Act of 2009 03/01/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.  (All Actions)
12/10/2009 H.R.4280 Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2009 12/10/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/23/2009 H.R.1574 To amend the Act titled "An Act to provide for the establishment of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes" to allow the acquisition of lands by payment of delinquent taxes. 03/23/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
03/06/2009 H.R.1286 To amend the Act titled "An Act to provide for the establishment of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes" to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of lands that are contiguous to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes. 03/06/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
07/09/2008 H.R.1423 Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act 07/09/2008 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
02/05/2009 H.R.595 American Steel First Act of 2009 02/05/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.  (All Actions)
06/26/2008 H.R.5935 American Steel First Act of 2008 06/26/2008 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
12/10/2008 H.R.7324 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 12/10/2008 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 595.  (All Actions)
10/15/2008 H.R.6045 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2008 10/15/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-421. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
Total: 2015
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
04/15/2016 H.R.4932 ROBOCOP Act
04/15/2016 H.Res.674 Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
03/23/2016 H.R.4376 Pay Stub Disclosure Act
03/23/2016 H.R.3690 Workplace Democracy Act
03/23/2016 H.R.3514 WAGE Act
03/16/2016 H.Res.647 Recognizing the Girl Scouts of the USA on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts, which has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere since 1916.
03/15/2016 H.Con.Res.75 Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Passed Yea
03/01/2016 H.Res.629 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
02/26/2016 H.R.4625 Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2016
02/26/2016 H.R.4616 Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
02/25/2016 H.R.4595 Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2016
02/23/2016 H.R.4592 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
02/19/2016 H.R.4567 Expand Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2016
02/16/2016 H.R.4521 Lake Berryessa Recreation Enhancement Act of 2016
02/09/2016 H.R.4479 Families of Flint Act
02/04/2016 H.Res.604 Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country.
01/15/2016 H.Res.569 Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States.
01/15/2016 H.R.4269 Assault Weapons Ban of 2015
01/12/2016 H.R.4279 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain information to State controlled substance monitoring programs.
12/11/2015 H.R.4185 PACT Act of 2015
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