• RUSH, BOBBY LEE
Experience: House: District 1, 1993-Present
Home State: Illinois
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $499,555Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Bobby L. Rush
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Carolyn; 6 Children (1 deceased)
    Birth Date: 11/23/1946
    Birth Place: Albany, GA
    Home City: Chicago, IL
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    MA, Theological Studies, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1998
    MA, Political Science, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1994
    BA, General Studies, Roosevelt University, 1973

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-present
    Deputy Regional Whip
    Member, Democratic Whip Organization
    United States Delegate, North Atlantic Assembly
    Candidate, Mayor of Chicago, 1999
    Alderman, Chicago City Council, 1983-1992
    Central Committee Member, Illinois State Democratic Party, 1990
    Deputy Chair, Illinois State Democratic Party, 1990
    Member, Democratic Committee, Chicago Ward 2, 1984, 1988
    Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1978
    Candidate, Chicago City Council, 1975

Current Legislative Committees

    Energy and Commerce, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, Member
    Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Energy and Commerce), Ranking Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Congressional Biotechnology Caucus
    Secretary, Congressional Black Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional Hunger Caucus
    Member, Congressional Postal Caucus
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
    Member, Congressional Vietnam-Era Veterans Caucus
    Member, Democratic Study Group

Professional Experience

    Political Aide
    Ordained Baptist Minister
    Insurance Broker
    Pastor, Beloved Community Christian Church
    Private, United States Army, 1963-1968

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Beloved Community Christian Church
    Coordinator, Free Medical Clinic
    Co-Founder, Illinois Black Panther Party, 1968
    Member, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, 1966-1968
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

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

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: 176
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/13/2017 H.R.338 To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce. 06/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1213 Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1055 Commission to Study Family Reconstruction Proposals for African-Americans Unjustly Impacted by the "War on Drugs" Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.810 Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/01/2017 H.R.1272 Cold Case Record Collections Act of 2017 03/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/17/2017 H.R.1184 Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2017 02/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
12/22/2016 H.R.6486 Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2016 12/22/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
12/22/2016 H.R.6484 Commission to Study Family Reconstruction Proposals for African-Americans Unjustly Impacted by the "War on Drugs" Act of 2016 12/22/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
12/07/2016 H.Con.Res.180 Expressing the sense of Congress that rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rates adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 12/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
11/16/2016 H.R.6334 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to assist eligible entities in carrying out programs to replace lead service lines for schools and solder that is not lead free used in the plumbing for schools, and for other purposes. 11/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5376 To provide Federal funds for the Chicago State University. 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.4583 To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce. 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/16/2016 H.R.5997 Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act 09/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.5886 To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide assistance to schools to replace drinking water fountains that may contain lead, and for other purposes. 07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/20/2016 H.R.5255 To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to permit the Federal Trade Commission to enforce such Act against certain tax-exempt organizations. 05/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
05/13/2016 H.R.5212 Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2016 05/13/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.  (All Actions)
02/26/2016 H.R.4630 CLEANUP Act 02/26/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
01/13/2016 H.Res.589 Establishing the Select Committee on Excessive Use of Police Force. 01/13/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
12/04/2015 H.R.3888 Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2015 12/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
10/02/2015 H.R.3638 Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2015 10/02/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
Total: 4738
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/02/2007 H.R.677 Nursing School Capacity Act of 2007
02/02/2007 H.R.676 United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act)
02/02/2007 H.R.552 Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Act of 2007
02/02/2007 H.R.522 Haitian Protection Act of 2007
02/02/2007 H.R.468 Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2007
01/25/2007 H.R.693 Restroom Gender Parity in Federal Buildings Act of 2007
01/24/2007 H.R.654 Export Freedom to Cuba Act of 2007
02/02/2007 H.R.370 Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007
02/02/2007 H.R.278 To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.
02/02/2007 H.R.40 Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
02/01/2007 H.R.566 To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II.
02/01/2007 H.R.2 Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
01/30/2007 H.Res.111 Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
01/30/2007 H.Res.90 Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl. Passed Yea
01/23/2007 H.R.643 Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2007
01/23/2007 H.Res.57 Congratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial. Passed Aye
01/17/2007 H.Res.71 Recognizing the importance of community development corporations (CDCs).
01/17/2007 H.Res.58 To honor Muhammad Ali, global humanitarian, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and to extend best wishes to him and his family. Passed Yea
01/17/2007 H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007 Passed Yea
01/12/2007 H.R.3 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 Passed Not Voting
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