• SENSENBRENNER, F. JAMES JR.
Experience: House: District 5, 1979-Present
Home State: Wisconsin
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $262,641Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Frank 'Jim' James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
    Gender:Male
    Family: Wife: Cheryl; 2 Children: Frank, Bob
    Birth Date: 06/14/1943
    Birth Place: Chicago, IL
    Home City: Menomonee Falls, WI
    Religion: Episcopalian

Education

    JD, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1968
    BA, Political Science, Stanford University, 1965

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1978-present
    Senator, Wisconsin State Senate, 1975-1979
    Assistant Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate, 1976
    Representative, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1968-1975
    Representative, Wisconsin State House of Representatives, 1968-1975

Current Legislative Committees

    Judiciary, Member
    Science, Space, and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Chair
    Subcommittee on Environment, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight (Science, Space, and Technology), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption
    Member, Congressional Grace Caucus
    Former Chairman, House Committee on Science, United States House of Representatives
    Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives

Professional Experience

    Former Attorney
    Staff, Office of Congressman J. Arthur Younger, United States House of Representatives, 1965

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Philatelic Society
    Member, Episcopal Church
    Member, Riveredge Nature Center
    Member, State Bar of Wisconsin

Additional Information

Awards:

    Guardian of Seniors' Rights, 60-Plus Association, 2001-2003
    Small Business Advocate, Small Business Survival Committee, 1999, 2004
    Humane Legislator, American Humane Society, 2000
    Eagle Award, Associated Builders and Contractors, 1999-2000
    Defender of the Constitution, Conservative Political Action Conference, 2004
    Senior Legislative Achievement Award, Seniors Coalition, 2000
    Treasury Guardian, Taxpayers for Common Sense, 2000, 2003
    Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business, 1980-2004
    Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1988-1993, 1995-1999, 2001
    Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, National Association of Manufacturers, 2003-2004
    Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 1999-2004
    Tax Fighter Award, National Tax-Limitation Committee, 1996, 1999-2000, 2003-2004
    Friend of the Shareholder, American Shareholders Association, 2001-2004
    Thomas Jefferson Award, Food Distribution Industry, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004
    Taxpayers' Friend, National Taxpayers Union, 1979-2003
    Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury, 1979-1995, 1999-2000
    Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, 2001-2002
    Jefferson Award, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 1996-1998, 2002
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 Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly 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

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 438
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/13/2017 H.R.2899 To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007. 06/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
06/12/2017 H.R.2887 To regulate certain State impositions on interstate commerce. 06/12/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
05/22/2017 H.R.1188 Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017 05/22/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/17/2017 H.R.510 Rapid DNA Act of 2017 05/17/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
05/16/2017 H.R.2472 Disability Integration Act of 2017 05/16/2017 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
05/02/2017 H.R.2298 Former Presidents Amendment Act 05/02/2017 Referred to House Appropriations  (All Actions)
04/25/2017 H.R.777 To provide for a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research on the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends, and for other purposes. 04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.  (All Actions)
04/25/2017 H.R.776 To require that until a comprehensive study is completed, the volume of cellulosic biofuel mandated under the renewable fuel program be limited to what is commercially available, and for other purposes. 04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.  (All Actions)
04/24/2017 H.R.1795 DUE PROCESS Act of 2017 04/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
12/23/2016 H.R.5283 Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 12/23/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.1689 Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2017 04/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1559 United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2017 03/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1424 National Scenic Trails Parity Act 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1067 Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/24/2017 H.R.1203 Safe RESEARCH Act 02/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/17/2017 H.R.1187 Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research Enhancement Act of 2017 02/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/09/2017 H.R.750 Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act of 2017 02/09/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/08/2017 H.R.509 ATF Elimination Act 02/08/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
01/09/2017 H.R.386 Working Parents Tax Relief Act 01/09/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
12/23/2016 H.R.4002 Criminal Code Improvement Act of 2015 12/23/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 699.  (All Actions)
Total: 3463
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/13/2015 H.R.1002 Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2015
02/13/2015 H.Res.106 Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.
02/13/2015 H.R.836 Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
02/12/2015 H.R.628 Steve Gleason Act of 2015
02/11/2015 H.R.884 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing of the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.
02/09/2015 H.R.641 Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015
02/06/2015 H.R.704 RFS Reform Act of 2015
02/06/2015 H.R.703 Renewable Fuel Standard Elimination Act
02/06/2015 H.R.662 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2015
02/05/2015 H.R.512 DISARM Act of 2015
02/02/2015 H.R.654 Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act
02/02/2015 H.R.228 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2015
02/02/2015 H.R.213 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
01/29/2015 H.R.594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015
01/22/2015 H.R.484 Duplication Elimination Act of 2015
01/16/2015 H.R.287 American Job Creation and Strategic Alliances LNG Act
01/15/2015 H.R.354 To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.
01/14/2015 H.R.383 No Tax Dollars for the United Nations' Climate Agenda Act
01/14/2015 H.Res.35 Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
01/12/2015 H.R.282 Long-Term Studies of Comprehensive Outcomes and Returns for the Economy Act (Long-Term SCORE Act)
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