• HENSARLING, JEB HON.
Experience: House: District 5, 2003-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,915,245Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Jeb Hensarling
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Melissa; 2 Children: Claire, Travis
    Birth Date: 05/29/1957
    Birth Place: Stephenville, TX
    Home City: Dallas, TX
    Religion: Episcopalian

Education

    JD, School of Law, University of Texas, 1982
    BA, Economics, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1979

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
    Chair, Republican Conference, United States House of Representatives, 2010-2012

Current Legislative Committees

    Financial Services, Chair
    Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Member
    Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, Member
    Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, Budget and Appropriations Task Force, Republican Study Committee
    Chair, Budget and Spending Task Force, Republican Steering Committee
    Member, Congressional Oversight Panel, Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)
    Member, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
    National Finance Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Chair, Republican Study Committee, 2007-2008
    Executive Director, National Republican Senatorial Committee, 1991-1993

Professional Experience

    Chief Executive Officer, Family Support Assurance Corporation
    Owner, San Jacinto Ventures
    Vice President, Green Mountain Energy Company, 1999-2001
    Vice President, Maverick Capital, 1993-1996
    State Director, United States Senator Phil Gramm, 1985-1989

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, American Cancer Society of Dallas
    Volunteer, American Cancer Society of Dallas
    Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
    Board Member, Children's Education Fund
    Member, Saint Michael and All Angels Church
    Co-Founder, Washington Waste Watchers
    Board Member, Texas Public Policy Foundation, 1998-2001

Additional Information

Awards:

    Tax Fighter Award, National Tax Limitation Committee
    Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business
    Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce
    Taxpayers' Friend Award, National Taxpayers Union
    Congressional Leadership Award, Black America's Political Action Committee (PAC)
    Legislative Honor Roll Award, Southern Economic Development Counci
    Hero of the Taxpayer Award, Americans for Tax Reform
    Thomas Jefferson Award, Food Distribution Industry
    Small Business Advocate Award, Small Business Survival Committee
    Fighter for Free Enterprise Award, Texas Association of Business
    True Blue' Award, Family Research Council
    Friend of Farm Bureau Award, American Farm Bureau Federation
    Best & Brightest Award, American Conservative Union
    Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, National Association of Manufacturers
    Constituent Communication Award, National Write Your Congressman
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

Strongly 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

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

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: 68
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/13/2017 H.R.10 Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 06/13/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/14/2017 H.Res.126 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 02/14/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
12/20/2016 H.R.5983 Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 12/20/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 693.  (All Actions)
02/10/2015 H.Res.98 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 02/10/2015 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
08/07/2012 H.R.5872 Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 08/07/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-155. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
10/25/2011 H.Res.447 Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 10/25/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/04/2011 H.Res.420 Electing certain Members to certain standing committees. 10/04/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/19/2011 H.R.2225 To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to add a definition of family office. 07/19/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.  (All Actions)
06/14/2011 H.Res.303 Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 06/14/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/11/2011 H.Res.263 Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 05/11/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
04/06/2011 H.R.1224 GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 04/06/2011 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 14 .  (All Actions)
04/05/2011 H.Res.202 Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 04/05/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
04/04/2011 H.R.1182 GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act 04/04/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.  (All Actions)
03/15/2011 H.Res.168 Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 03/15/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/14/2011 H.R.836 Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act 03/14/2011 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/09/2011 H.Res.155 Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives. 03/09/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
02/09/2011 H.Res.78 Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 02/09/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/25/2011 H.Res.53 Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 01/25/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/24/2011 H.J.Res.5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending. 01/24/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
01/19/2011 H.Res.42 Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 01/19/2011 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 1512
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/05/2003 H.R.990 Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2003
04/14/2003 H.R.1767 Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act
04/10/2003 H.R.1742 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the eligibility of veterans for mortgage bond financing, and for other purposes.
04/10/2003 H.R.1582 Universal Service Fairness Act of 2003
04/10/2003 H.R.1443 Access to Affordable Mortgages Act
04/10/2003 H.R.1036 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Passed Yea
04/03/2003 H.R.1586 Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act of 2003
03/31/2003 H.R.1372 Broad-Based Stock Option Plan Transparency Act of 2003
03/31/2003 H.R.1202 Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act
03/24/2003 H.R.1078 American History and Civics Education Act of 2003
03/21/2003 H.R.5 Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003 Passed Aye
03/20/2003 H.R.1380 Travel Related Industries Protection Act of 2003
03/20/2003 H.Res.132 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Newdow v. United States Congress is inconsistent with the Supreme Court's interpretation of the first amendment and should be overturned, and for other purposes. Passed Yea
03/18/2003 H.R.1336 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance, and for other purposes.
03/18/2003 H.R.1305 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
03/17/2003 H.Res.136 Congratulating the American Dental Association for establishing the "Give Kids a Smile" program, emphasizing the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.
03/14/2003 H.R.996 Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act
03/06/2003 H.R.728 ADA Notification Act
03/06/2003 H.R.412 National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2003
02/28/2003 H.Res.62 Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,902 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict. Passed Yea
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