• MCCARTHY, KEVIN
Experience: House: District 23, 2007-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $6,757,161Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Kevin McCarthy
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Judy; 2 Children: Connor, Meghan
    Birth Date: 01/26/1965
    Birth Place: Bakersfield, CA
    Home City: Bakersfield, CA
    Religion: Christian

Education

    MBA, California State University, Bakersfield, 1994
    BS, Business Administration, California State University, Bakersfield, 1989
    Attended, Bakersfield College, 1984-1985

Political Experience

    Majority Leader, United States House of Representatives, 2014-present
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 23, 2007-present
    Former Assistant Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2011-2014
    Assembly Member, California State Assembly, District 32, 2003-2006
    Minority Floor Leader, California State Assembly, 2004-2006
    Trustee, Kern Community College District, 2000

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Central Committee, Kern County Republican Party
    Member, House Republican Steering Committee
    Former Chair, Legislative Committee
    Chair, Pledge to America Project
    Chair, Republican Party Platform

Professional Experience

    Owner, Bakersfield Batting Range
    Former Owner, Kevin O's Deli
    District Director, Representative Bill Thomas

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, First Book
    Board Member, Head Start
    Board Member, Kern County Food Bank
    Board Member, Kern Economic Opportunity Corporation
    Executive Director, McCarthy Foundation
    Member, Rotary Club
    Former Coach, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
    Chair, National Young Republicans, 1999-2001
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 Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

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: 70
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/07/2017 H.R.1989 VET TEC Act 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.1988 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1730 18th Street in Bakersfield, California, as the "Merle Haggard Post Office Building". 04/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/20/2017 H.R.39 TALENT Act of 2017 01/20/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-1. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 H.Res.5 Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 01/03/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 H.Res.3 Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress. 01/03/2017 Pursuant to H. Res. 3, the Chair appointed the following Members to the committee on the part of the House to join a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each house has assembled and that Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make: Mr. McCarthy of California, and Ms. Pelosi of California.  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 H.Res.2 To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. 01/03/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
12/06/2016 H.Res.945 Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 12/06/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
11/28/2016 H.R.6007 To amend title 49, United States Code, to include consideration of certain impacts on commercial space launch and reentry activities in a navigable airspace analysis, and for other purposes. 11/28/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-248. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/09/2016 H.Res.842 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 15th anniversary of that date. 09/09/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/07/2016 H.R.5611 Homeland Safety and Security Act 09/07/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.  (All Actions)
09/07/2016 H.R.4685 Tule River Indian Reservation Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act 09/07/2016 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-538.  (All Actions)
07/15/2016 H.R.5631 Iran Accountability Act of 2016 07/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
07/13/2016 H.R.5658 TALENT Act of 2016 07/13/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/11/2016 H.R.5052 OPEN Act 05/11/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
04/29/2016 H.R.5137 Moving to Work Reform and Expansion Act of 2016 04/29/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
03/04/2016 H.R.4395 To repeal the provision permitting the use of rocket engines from the Russian Federation for the evolved expendable launch vehicle program. 03/04/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.  (All Actions)
02/23/2016 H.Res.620 Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. 02/23/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/05/2016 H.Res.578 Providing for the hour of meeting of the House. 01/05/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/05/2016 H.Res.577 To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled. 01/05/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/05/2016 H.Res.576 Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives. 01/05/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 496
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/18/2010 H.Res.792 Recognizing and honoring Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding achievements in the world of surfing.
05/11/2010 H.Res.1346 Opposing the imposition of a value-added tax.
05/07/2010 H.R.4360 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation center in Long Beach, California, as the "Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center". Passed Yea
05/06/2010 H.R.2421 Mother's Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
05/05/2010 H.R.24 To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
04/27/2010 H.Res.1033 Expressing support for designation of April 2010 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
04/22/2010 H.Res.1289 Expressing the sense of the House that Democratic Members of the House should join Republican Members of the House in a total ban on earmarks for one year, that total discretionary spending should be reduced by the amount saved by earmark moratoriums, and that a bipartisan, bicameral committee should be created to review and overhaul the budgetary, spending, and earmark processes.
04/21/2010 H.Res.1116 Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
04/19/2010 H.R.4999 Reclaiming Individual Liberty Act
03/22/2010 H.Res.1117 Commending and congratulating the California State University system on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
03/20/2010 H.R.4894 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure appropriate treatment of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health programs.
03/17/2010 H.Res.1188 Ensuring an up or down vote on certain health care legislation.
03/15/2010 H.Res.267 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year. Passed Yea
03/09/2010 H.R.4796 Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010
03/04/2010 H.Res.1079 Congratulating the National Football League Champion New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Passed Not Voting
03/04/2010 H.Res.699 Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard. Passed Yea
03/02/2010 H.J.Res.77 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
02/25/2010 H.Con.Res.241 Congratulating Silver Dollar City and Herschend Family Entertainment Company on the 50th anniversary of the opening of Silver Dollar City, a turn-of-the-century theme park that celebrates the spirit, ingenuity, and artistry of early America.
02/25/2010 H.Res.1078 Commending the nonprofit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers for its resolute and continuing service to members of the Armed Forces and their families.
02/23/2010 H.Res.1039 Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. Passed Yea
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