• POE, TED
Experience: House: District 2, 2005-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $671,165Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Ted Poe
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Carol; 4 Children: Kim, Kara, Kurt, Kellee
    Birth Date: 09/10/1948
    Birth Place: Temple, TX
    Home City: Humble, TX

Education

    JD, University of Houston Law Center, 1973
    BA, Political Science, Abilene Christian University, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
    Congressional Delegate, United Nations

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 10th Amendment Task Force
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Conference
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on the European Union
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Conference
    Co-Chair, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus
    Founder, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus
    Member, Conservative Caucus
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Israel Allies Caucus
    Member, Anti-Terrorism Caucus
    Member, Ports Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security Caucus
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Former College Instructor
    Former High School Teacher
    Former Legal Keynote Speaker
    Former Instructor, Criminal Justice, University of Houston
    Former Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy
    Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy
    Former Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
    Felony Court Judge, Harris County, 1981-2004
    Served, United States Air Force Reserves, 1970-1976

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Abilene Christian University
    Member, Child Abuse Prevention Council
    Member, Children's Assessment Center
    President, Christian School of Kingwood
    Co-Founder, Christian School of Kingwood
    Member, Church of Christ
    Child Advocate, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
    Instructor, Drug Abuse Resistance Education
    Member, Houston International Theater School
    Member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    Board Member, National Children's Alliance
    Member, Northland Christian School
    Member, Parents of Murdered Children
    Member, Roseate Women's Center for Abused Women

Additional Information

Awards:

    Best Judge, Kansas Peace Officer's Association
    Outstanding District Judge, Houston Police Officers Association
    Outstanding National Victim Advocate, National Victim's Center
    Outstanding Instructor, Texas District Attorney's Association
    Outstanding Judge, Foundation for Improvement of Justice
    Outstanding District Judge (twice), Harris County Deputy Sheriff's Association
    Outstanding Young Lawyer, Houston Bar Association
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

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

Strongly 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

No Opinion
Total: 257
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
06/08/2017 H.R.2829 To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. 06/08/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
05/16/2017 H.R.2437 Back the Blue Act of 2017 05/16/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
05/05/2017 H.R.2152 Citizens' Right to Know Act of 2017 05/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
05/02/2017 H.R.2259 Sam Farr Peace Corps Enhancement Act 05/02/2017 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.2058 Charity Transparency Act of 2017 04/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
04/04/2017 H.R.479 North Korea State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017 04/04/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1600 Veterans Back to Work Act of 2017 03/17/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/09/2017 H.R.1449 Pakistan State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Act of 2017 03/09/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/06/2017 H.R.1110 Stopping Mass Hacking Act 03/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1305 American Community Survey Act 03/02/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 H.R.1035 Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.R.425 FTO Passport Revocation Act of 2017 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.  (All Actions)
02/08/2017 H.R.620 ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 02/08/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 H.R.440 Shame Act of 2017 02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/02/2017 H.R.818 Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act of 2017 02/02/2017 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
01/31/2017 H.R.241 Timely Repatriation Act 01/31/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
01/25/2017 H.R.22 SMART Border Act of 2017 01/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.  (All Actions)
01/23/2017 H.R.604 State Refugee Security Act of 2017 01/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
01/13/2017 H.R.478 IRGC Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2017 01/13/2017 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
12/05/2016 H.R.6341 Review the Rule Act of 2016 12/05/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
Total: 2229
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2016 H.R.3694 Strategy To Oppose Predatory Organ Trafficking Act
06/13/2016 H.Res.343 Expressing concern regarding persistent and credible reports of systematic, state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience in the People's Republic of China, including from large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups.
06/13/2016 H.R.433 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 523 East Railroad Street in Knox, Pennsylvania, as the "Specialist Ross A. McGinnis Memorial Post Office".
06/09/2016 H.R.5418 Protecting Internet Freedom Act
06/08/2016 H.Con.Res.129 Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs. Passed Yea
05/24/2016 H.R.1769 Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016
05/20/2016 H.R.5292 Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016
05/20/2016 H.R.4336 An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service. Passed Yea
05/18/2016 H.R.5154 F.A.I.R. Surveillance Act of 2016
05/17/2016 H.R.5006 Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2016
05/17/2016 H.J.Res.89 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the equal application to the Senators and Representatives of the laws that apply to all citizens of the United States.
05/16/2016 H.R.5225 COAST Act
05/09/2016 H.R.1493 Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
05/02/2016 H.R.5090 To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
04/29/2016 H.R.4664 Displaced Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries and Iran Act
04/29/2016 H.Con.Res.114 Expressing concern over the disappearance of David Sneddon, and for other purposes.
04/29/2016 H.R.2722 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act Failed Not Voting
04/29/2016 H.R.353 Veterans' Access to Hearing Health Act of 2015
04/28/2016 H.R.4856 To make aliens associated with a criminal gang inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for various forms of relief.
04/28/2016 H.R.699 Email Privacy Act Passed Yea
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