• SMITH, LAMAR
Experience: House: District 21, 1987-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,294,816Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Lamar S. Smith
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Beth; 2 Children
    Birth Date: 11/19/1947
    Birth Place: San Antonio, TX
    Home City: San Antonio, TX
    Religion: Christian Scientist

Education

    JD, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1975
    BA, American Studies, Yale University, 1969

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1986-present
    Commissioner's Court, Bexar County, 1983-1985
    Chair, Republican Party, Bexar County, 1978-1982
    Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1981-1982

Current Legislative Committees

    Homeland Security, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Science, Space, and Technology, Chair
    Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Member, Budget Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Member, Congressional Grace Caucus
    Member, Congressional Sportsman's Caucus
    Member, Economic Task Force, House Grand Old Party
    Former Chair, Ethics Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Member, Homeland Security Committee
    Member, House Republican Steering Committee
    Former Chair, Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Partner, Lamar Seeligson Ranch
    Attorney, Law Firm of Maebius and Duncan, San Antonio
    Business/Financial Writer, Christian Science Monitor, 1970-1972
    Management Intern, Small Business Administration, 1969-1970

Additional Information

Awards:

    100 Most Influential People in Washington, National Journal
    Policymaker of the Year, Politico
    Legislator of the Year, Information Technology Industry Council
    Member of the Year, National Narcotic Officers' Associations' Coalition
    Policymaker of the Year, Politico
    Spirit of Enterprise, United States Chamber of Commerce
    Defenders of Property Rights Award, Defenders of Property Rights
    Cyber Champion, Business Software Alliance
Total: 2
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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly 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

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: 260
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/08/2017 H.R.2809 American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2017 06/08/2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
03/30/2017 H.R.1430 HONEST Act 03/30/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
03/21/2017 H.R.1494 PACT Act 03/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/13/2017 H.R.720 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017 03/13/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/13/2017 H.Res.122 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. 02/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
01/30/2017 H.R.589 Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act 01/30/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
12/20/2016 H.R.6531 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Transition Authorization Act of 2016 12/20/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.  (All Actions)
06/01/2015 H.R.2293 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act 06/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
05/21/2015 H.R.1806 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 05/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  (All Actions)
12/08/2016 H.R.6490 American Innovation and Competitiveness Act 12/08/2016 Referred to House Education and the Workforce  (All Actions)
07/12/2016 H.R.5640 Electricity Storage Innovation Act 07/12/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
02/18/2016 H.R.3033 Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act 02/18/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-124. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
02/11/2016 H.R.3293 Scientific Research in the National Interest Act 02/11/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
10/07/2015 H.R.1020 STEM Education Act of 2015 10/07/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-59. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/21/2015 H.R.758 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015 09/21/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
08/07/2015 H.R.2559 To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas. 08/07/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-49. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
07/23/2015 H.R.2604 Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2015 07/23/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169.  (All Actions)
06/17/2015 H.R.1643 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2015 06/17/2015 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
03/27/2015 H.R.1147 Legal Workforce Act 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
03/19/2015 H.R.1030 Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 03/19/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.  (All Actions)
Total: 3234
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
01/27/1989 H.Con.Res.37 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted.
01/24/1989 H.R.642 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that passive loss limitation shall not apply to deductions allowable for cash out-of-pocket expenses for taxes, interest, and trade or business expenses in connection with rental real estate activities in which the taxpayer actively or materially participates.
01/20/1989 H.R.595 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the limited deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.
01/20/1989 H.R.575 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against tax to taxpayers for dependents who have not attained the age of compulsory school attendance as prescribed by the law of the State in which the taxpayer resides, and to repeal the credit for expenses for child care services necessary for gainful employment for expenses with respect to such dependents.
01/19/1989 H.Res.41 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel shall not be increased to reduce the Federal deficit.
01/13/1989 H.Con.Res.26 Expressing the sense of the Congress in opposition to the European Community's current ban on importing United States meat products and urging the President to take further trade countermeasures should the European Community increase its list of banned U.S. products.
01/12/1989 H.R.58 To amend title II of the Social Security Act so as to remove the limitation upon the amount of outside income which an individual may earn while receiving beneifts thereunder.
01/04/1989 H.R.504 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the indexing of the basis of certain assets.
01/04/1989 H.R.499 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the indexing of certain assets and for a 15 percent maximum rate of tax on net capital gain.
01/03/1989 H.R.401 Congressional Pay Reform Act of 1987
01/03/1989 H.R.336 Standardization of Measurement Act of 1989
01/03/1989 H.R.271 Omnibus Congressional Compensation Reform Act of 1989
01/03/1989 H.R.70 Family Education Assistance Act of 1989
01/03/1989 H.R.60 To repeal the estate tax inclusion related to valuation freezes.
01/03/1989 H.Res.33 To establish the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families.
01/03/1989 H.Res.24 To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a recorded vote upon final passage of legislation that adjusts the pay of Members, and for other purposes.
11/25/1988 H.R.5043 Post-Employment Restrictions Act of 1988
11/19/1988 H.R.3911 Major Fraud Act of 1988
11/18/1988 H.R.4916 Anti-Drug Abuse Amendments Act of 1988
11/18/1988 H.R.4842 Comprehensive Anti-Drugs Act of 1988
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