• MCDERMOTT, JAMES
Experience: House: District 7,1989-Present
Home State: Washington
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $277,749Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: James 'Jim' A. McDermott
    Gender:Male
    Family: Wife: Therese; 2 Children: Katherine, James
    Birth Date: 12/28/1936
    Birth Place: Chicago, IL
    Home City: Seattle, WA
    Religion: Episcopalian

Education

    MD, Psychology, University of Washington Medical Center
    MD, Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, University of Illinois, 1963
    BS, Wheaton College, 1958

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1988-present
    Senator, Washington State Senate, 1975-1987
    Candidate, Governor, State of Washington, 1980
    Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 1971-1972

Current Legislative Committees

    Budget, Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Ways and Means), Ranking Member
    Ways and Means, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, African Trade and Investment Caucus
    Member, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Member, Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Member, Congressional Friends of Animals
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Former Co-Chair, Congressional India and Indian Americans Caucus
    Founder, Congressional India and Indian Americans Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Kidney Caucus
    Co-Founder, Congressional Kidney Caucus
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
    Founder, Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS
    Chair, Congressional Task Force on International HIV/AIDS
    Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
    Member, Congressional Wine Caucus
    Member, Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
    Commissioner, Japan-United States Friendship Commission
    Member, Minor League Baseball Caucus
    Member, National Bipartisan Commission on Future of Medicare
    Member, Rural Health Care Coalition

Professional Experience

    Regional Medical Officer, Kinshasa, Zaire, United States Foreign Service, 1987-1988
    Member, Public Health Associates of Seattle, 1983-1986
    Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington Hospitals, 1970-1983
    Consultant, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 1972-1983
    Consultant, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation, 1972-1979
    Chief Psychiatrist, Seattle/King County Jail, 1978
    Lieutenant Commander, Chief Psychiatrist, Long Beach Naval Station, United States Navy Medical Corps, 1968-1970
    Residency in Child Psychiatry, University of Washington Hospitals, 1966-1968
    Residency in Adult Psychiatry, University of Illinois Hospitals, 1964-1966

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Advisory Board, Childhaven
    Member, Advisory Board, Tom C. Wales Foundation
    Member, Advisory Board, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
    National President, Americans for Democratic Action
    Member, Board of Directors, Washington State China Relations Council
    Founding Member, Emil Verban Society
    Member, Honorary Board, Northwest AIDS Foundation
    Member, Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
    Member, Visiting Committee, The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
    Member, Washington State Medical Association

Additional Information

Awards:

    Physicians for Social Responsibility Congressional Achievement Award, 2002
    Recognition of Outstanding Leadership on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, Coalition of AGOA Supporters, 2001
    Recognition of Leadership and Commitment to Universal and Comprehensive Health Coverage for all Americans, Public Citizen, 2001
    National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2002
    President's Award, Minority Executive Directors Coalition of King County, 2003
    Ralph Bunche Peace and Justice Award, Washington State Bar Association, 2004
    Sami Nasser Community Activism Award, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, San Diego Chapter, 2002
    American Mental Health Counselors Award, 2003
    Leadership in Justice in Government Award, HateFreeZone Campaign of WA.
    Service Award, Indian American Friendship Council, 2001
    Distinguished House Defender, Healthy Communities Access Coalition, 2003
    The Don Kazama Human Rights Award, Seattle Chapter, U.N. Association of U.S.A., 2001
    Treasury Guardian, Taxpayers for Common Sense Action, 2004
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award for Community Service, University of Washington Medical School and Health Sciences Center, 2004
    Outstanding Alumnus Award, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago Medical Alumni Association, 2000
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

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

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

Strongly 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: 331
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
10/07/2016 H.R.6265 Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2016 10/07/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
09/07/2016 H.R.5947 Improved Employment Outcomes for Foster Youth Act of 2016 09/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/16/2016 H.R.5436 Protecting America's Health Measures Act 06/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.  (All Actions)
06/16/2016 H.R.5396 Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2016 06/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/20/2016 H.R.5268 Medicare Beneficiary Enrollment Improvement Act 05/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/19/2016 H.R.5290 Housing for Homeless Students Act of 2015 05/19/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/26/2016 H.R.5069 Cybersecurity Systems and Risks Reporting Act 04/26/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
03/18/2016 H.Res.652 Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum of the United States. 03/18/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.3241 State-Based Universal Health Care Act of 2015 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
08/13/2015 H.R.1200 American Health Security Act of 2015 08/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
07/23/2015 H.R.3206 Student Tax Relief Act of 2015 07/23/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/05/2015 H.R.2614 Accuracy in Medicare Physician Payment Act of 2015 06/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
05/26/2015 H.R.2176 Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act 05/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/19/2015 H.R.2429 Student Loan Tax Debt Relief Act 05/19/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.1131 Fairness in Student Loan Lending Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/16/2015 H.R.1804 Crude-By-Rail Safety Act 04/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.  (All Actions)
03/27/2015 H.R.1083 Medicaid Physician Self-Referral Act of 2015 03/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/23/2015 H.R.1544 Sensible Estate Tax Act of 2015 03/23/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/09/2015 H.R.1025 SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2015 03/09/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.  (All Actions)
02/20/2015 H.R.972 Managed Carbon Price Act of 2015 02/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
Total: 7216
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/27/2003 H.R.3355 Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003
10/27/2003 H.J.Res.72 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
10/27/2003 H.R.3293 Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act of 2003
10/27/2003 H.R.3243 Keeping Families Together Act
10/22/2003 H.R.3237 NICS Improvement Act of 2003
10/22/2003 H.Res.384 Supporting the goals of the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride.
10/22/2003 H.R.3171 Benjamin Franklin True Patriot Act
10/22/2003 H.R.3092 Methamphetamine Equipment, Training, Hardware, Material and Safety Knowledge Grant Act of 2003
10/21/2003 H.Res.410 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that prior to the conclusion of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress the House should pass legislation that would create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate United States intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
10/20/2003 H.Con.Res.297 Expressing the sense of Congress that Romare Howard Bearden should be recognized as one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century for his artistic genius and visual creativity in the depiction of the complexity and richness of African American life in the United States.
10/20/2003 H.Res.386 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, a pioneer who left an indelible mark on sports, breaking the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s and helping pave the way for future generations of black athletes.
10/20/2003 H.R.3180 College Opportunity for All Act
10/16/2003 H.Res.404 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator should be established within the Department of State to be accountable for all reconstruction funding in Iraq, and for other purposes.
10/15/2003 H.R.2134 Bail Bond Fairness Act of 2003
10/14/2003 H.R.3178 Health and Education Access for Students with Diabetes Act
10/14/2003 H.R.2998 To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for the exemption for certain members of the uniformed services from an otherwise-applicable requirement for the payment of subsistence charges while hospitalized. Passed Not Voting
10/10/2003 H.R.3201 Cold War Medal Act
10/10/2003 H.R.2826 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1000 Avenida Sanchez Osorio in Carolina, Puerto Rico, as the "Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building".
10/10/2003 H.R.36 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran after age 55 shall not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation otherwise payable to that surviving spouse.
10/08/2003 H.R.3275 Clean Contracting in Iraq Act of 2003
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