• JONES, WALTER B.
Experience: House: District 3, 1995-Present
Home State: North Carolina
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $546,923Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Walter Beaman Jones, Jr.
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Joe Anne; 1 Child: Ashley
    Birth Date: 02/10/1943
    Birth Place: Farmville, NC
    Home City: Farmville, NC
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    Attended, Hargrave Military Academy
    BA, History, Atlantic Christian College, 1966
    Attended, North Carolina State University, 1962-1965

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 1994-present
    Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 1982-1992
    Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1992

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Member
    Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Air Power Caucus
    Member, Buy American Caucus
    Co-Chair, Coastal Caucus
    Member, Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus
    Member, Congressional Boating Caucus
    Member, Congressional Gateway Communities Caucus
    Member, Congressional Horse Caucus
    Member, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Congressional Philanthropy Caucus
    Member, Congressional Prayer Caucus
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Turkey Caucus
    Member, General Aviation Caucus
    Member, Governor's Advocacy Council on Youth and Children
    Member, House Coastal Coalition
    Co-Chair, House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus
    Founding Member, Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus
    Member, Motorcycle Safety Caucus
    Member, Republican Liberty Caucus
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Member, Rural Health Care Coalition
    Member, Shellfish Caucus
    Member, Special Operations Forces Caucus
    Member, Textile Caucus
    Member, Values Action Team
    Co-Founder/Co-Chair, Wind Hazard Reduction Caucus

Professional Experience

    President, Benefit Reserves Incorporated
    President, Judson Company, 1990-1994
    Salesman, Dunn Associates, 1973-1982
    Manager, Walter B. Jones Office Supply Company, 1967-1973
    Served, North Carolina National Guard, 1967-1971

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Advisory Board, Disabled Children's Relief Fund
    Member, Consumer Advocacy Advisory Committee for the Blind
    Member, North Carolina Council for Hearing Impaired
    Member, North Carolina Library Committee

Additional Information

Awards:

Friend of the Farmer Award, American Farm Bureau Federation; Best Voting Record Rating Among North Carolina Representatives, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); Friend of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Award; Spirit of Enterprise Award, United States Chamber of Commerce; Friend of the Family Award, Christian Coalition; Murphy Award, United Seniors Association (USA); Appreciation Award, Gold Star Wives of America, 2009; Home Care and Hospice Hero Award, Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina, 2008; "A in English" Award, United States English, Incorporated; Inductee, United States Border Control's Hall of Fame, 2006; True Blue Award, Family Research Council; Tax Fighter Award, The National Tax Limitation Committee; 25 Hardest Working Lawmakers List, The Hill Newspaper, 2010; Award of Appreciation, The American Legion Department of North Carolina; Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Achievement Award, The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), 2007; Award of Merit, The Military Coalition (TMC), 2006; Major Frank M. Tejeda Leadership Award, Marine Corps Reserve Association, 2005; American Values Award, United States Business and Industry Council (USBIC); Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement in Economic Development, Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC); Christian Liberty Award, North Carolina Christian School Association (NCCSA), 2005; Best and Brightest, American Conservative Union; Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)

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

Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
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: 265
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/08/2017 H.R.2850 To establish the Military Resale Patron Benefits Advisory Commission, and for other purposes. 06/08/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
05/16/2017 H.R.2458 Jamiel Shaw, II Memorial Act of 2017 05/16/2017 Referred to House Homeland Security  (All Actions)
04/27/2017 H.R.1666 To prohibit the availability of funds for activities in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 04/27/2017 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
04/20/2017 H.R.2032 Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act 04/20/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
04/05/2017 H.Con.Res.41 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States declaration of war against Germany and entry into World War I and recognizing and appreciating the lasting historical significance and heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces in that conflict. 04/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
04/03/2017 H.R.1855 To repeal the authorizations for office space, office expenses, franking and printing privileges, and staff for former Speakers of the House of Representatives. 04/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
03/09/2017 H.R.887 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with the United States Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, and for other purposes. 03/09/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
02/24/2017 H.R.886 Continuity of Education for Military Retired Dependents Act 02/24/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
02/21/2017 H.R.450 To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience. 02/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
02/21/2017 H.Res.21 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. 02/21/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.R.888 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans. 02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 H.R.172 To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. 01/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 H.R.171 To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps. 01/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
10/19/2016 H.Res.860 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. 10/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.  (All Actions)
09/21/2016 H.R.6105 Eastern North Carolina Gateway Act of 2016 09/21/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  (All Actions)
07/15/2016 H.R.5670 Social Security Guarantee Act of 2016 07/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
06/13/2016 H.Res.779 Enforcing the Constitution's separation of powers and the congressional prerogative of disclosure under the speech or debate clause by directing the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives to publish in the Congressional Record the 28-page chapter which was redacted from the December 2002 Final Report of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. 06/13/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
06/01/2016 H.Res.748 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States law firms should not represent Iran in any judicial proceeding or other capacity to assist efforts of Iran to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism. 06/01/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
05/26/2016 H.Res.755 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way. 05/26/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
03/23/2016 H.Res.665 Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan. 03/23/2016 Referred to House Armed Services  (All Actions)
Total: 4645
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/12/2017 H.R.1873 Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
06/08/2017 H.R.2852 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain tax exempt organizations to certify that foreign funds will not be used to make any contribution or expenditure in connection with any election in the United States, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2837 To amend title 38, United States Code, to grant family of members of the uniformed services temporary annual leave during the deployment of such members, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 H.R.2585 To reduce risks to the financial system by limiting banks' ability to engage in certain risky activities and limiting conflicts of interest, to reinstate certain Glass-Steagall Act protections that were repealed by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for other purposes.
05/22/2017 H.Con.Res.59 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
05/22/2017 H.R.953 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017
05/19/2017 H.R.2578 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the National Labor Relations Act to protect the health benefits of retirees, and for other purposes.
05/19/2017 H.R.2564 To amend title 10, United States Code, to require an annual report on the personnel, training, and equipment needs of the non-federalized National Guard.
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 H.Res.261 Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the enduring spirit of American freedom and determination.
05/17/2017 H.Res.335 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
05/17/2017 H.R.1162 No Hero Left Untreated Act
05/17/2017 H.R.1005 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2452 Deborah Sampson Act
05/11/2017 H.R.2320 Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.2233 American Jobs First Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.2273 Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.2186 EL CHAPO Act
05/05/2017 H.R.244 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Passed Nay
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