• SALMON, MATT
Experience: House: District 5, 1995-2000, 2013-Present
Home State: Arizona
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $408,619Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Matthew 'Matt' Salmon
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Nancy; 4 Children: Lara, Katie, Jacob, Matthew
    Birth Date: 01/21/1958
    Birth Place: Salt Lake City, UT
    Home City: Mesa, AZ
    Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Education

    MPA, Public Administration, Brigham Young University, 1986
    BA, English, Arizona State University, 1981

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present
    Former Chair, Arizona Republican Party
    Candidate, Governor of Arizona, 2002
    Representative, United States House of Representative, 1994-2000
    Senator, Arizona State Senate, 1991-1995
    Assistant Majority Leader, Arizona State Senate, 1993-1995

Current Legislative Committees

    Education and the Workforce, Member
    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Chair
    Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, Member
    Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, Member
    Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, National Republican Congressional Committee

Professional Experience

    Community Affairs Manager
    Executive, United States West, Incorporated, 1981-1994

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Arizona Science and Technology Museum
    Member, Child Crisis Center Board
    Member, East Valley Cultural Alliance
    Member, Maricopa County Council on Families, Youth and Children
    Member, Mesa United Way Board
    Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
    Member, Rotary International
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Oppose
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

No Opinion
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 135
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
12/08/2016 H.Res.955 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the progress of peace and justice, accountability, and reconciliation in Sri Lanka after 26 years of a debilitating armed conflict, and support for inclusive development and a strong and enduring relationship between the United States and Sri Lanka. 12/08/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
11/30/2016 H.Con.Res.176 Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 11/30/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/30/2016 H.R.5378 To prohibit the National Science Foundation from conducting a study of the history of standards and standardization in the United States. 09/30/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/30/2016 H.R.5041 To prohibit the National Science Foundation from conducting a study to determine which facets of social interaction about politics are most stress inducing, for which kinds of people, and in which contexts. 09/30/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/28/2016 H.R.6281 BANK Act of 2016 09/28/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5567 Student Loan Interest Rate Parity Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5481 Ensure Responsible Borrowing Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5441 To prohibit the National Endowment for the Arts to use funds to make grants for Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects. 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5016 Financial Literacy for Financial Aid Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.4808 Pell for Performance Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/07/2016 H.Res.634 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear proliferation, and to ensure regional security and human rights. 09/07/2016 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.  (All Actions)
08/04/2016 H.R.5891 To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds to carry out the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program. 08/04/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.5890 Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative Act of 2016 07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/08/2016 H.R.5680 Increasing Local Autonomy for Shore Protection Act of 2016 07/08/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
07/06/2016 H.R.4501 DPRK Act of 2016 07/06/2016 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .  (All Actions)
06/28/2016 H.R.5609 To prohibit any appropriation of funds to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, and for other purposes. 06/28/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  (All Actions)
06/24/2016 H.R.5524 Legal Services Corporation Repeal Act of 2016 06/24/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.  (All Actions)
06/10/2016 H.R.5377 To amend title 5, United States Code, to include guidance documents in the congressional review process of agency rulemaking. 06/10/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.  (All Actions)
06/08/2016 H.R.5413 CFPB Data Accountability Act 06/08/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
05/26/2016 H.R.5300 To prohibit any appropriation of funds to the National Park Service for the study of how artificial light affects the movements and behavior of insects, and for other purposes. 05/26/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
Total: 1069
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/24/1998 H.R.716 Freedom From Government Competition Act of 1997
03/19/1998 H.R.3107 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for termination of a military retiree's required contributions to the military Survivor Benefit Plan after the retiree has made contributions for 30 years and has attained age 70.
03/17/1998 H.Res.364 Urging the introduction and passage of a resolution on the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China at the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Passed Not Voting
03/09/1998 H.Res.380 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no change in the water level of Lake Powell is justified or appropriate.
03/02/1998 H.Con.Res.229 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring the United States Submarine Force on its 100th anniversary.
02/27/1998 H.R.3241 Charitable Giving Partnership Act
02/26/1998 H.R.367 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to place the burden of proof on the Secretary of the Treasury in civil cases and on the taxpayer in administrative proceedings, to require 15 days notice and judicial consent before seizure, to exclude civil damages for unauthorized collection actions from income, and for other purposes.
02/09/1998 H.R.3166 Federal Employees Health Care Freedom of Choice Act
02/05/1998 H.J.Res.107 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the award of attorneys' fees, costs, and sanctions of $285,864.78 ordered by United States District Judge Royce C. Lamberth on December 18, 1997, should not be paid with taxpayer funds. Passed Not Voting
02/05/1998 H.R.2846 To prohibit spending Federal education funds on national testing without explicit and specific legislation. Passed Not Voting
02/05/1998 H.R.2625 To redesignate Washington National Airport as "Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport". Passed Not Voting
02/04/1998 H.Res.343 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the award of attorneys' fee, costs, and sanctions of $285,864.78 ordered by United States District Judge Royce C. Lamberth on December 18, 1997, should not be paid with taxpayer funds.
01/28/1998 H.R.3131 To make available on the Internet, for purposes of access and retrieval by the public, certain information available through the Congressional Research Service web site.
01/28/1998 H.R.3127 Higher Education Reporting Relief Act
01/27/1998 H.R.3104 Marriage Protection and Fairness Act of 1998
01/06/1998 H.R.1319 Department of Commerce Dismantling Act
12/10/1997 H.R.2992 Parents and Teachers Know Best Act of 1997
12/09/1997 H.Con.Res.193 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should remove Hani El-Sayegh from the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
11/20/1997 H.R.2708 Enhancement of Trade, Security, and Human Rights through Sanctions Reform Act
11/09/1997 H.Con.Res.179 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the human rights situation in the Republic of Turkey in light of that country's desire to host the next summit meeting of the heads of state or government of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
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