• WALZ, TIMOTHY J
Experience: House: District 1, 2007-Present
Home State: Minnesota
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,141,815Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Timothy 'Tim' J. Walz
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Gwen; 2 Children: Hope, Gus
    Birth Date: 04/06/1964
    Birth Place: West Point, NE
    Home City: Mankato, MN
    Religion: Lutheran

Education

    Attending, Saint Mary's University, present
    MS, Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2001
    BS, Social Science Education, Chadron State College, 1989

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2006-present

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Member
    Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional-Executive Commission on China
    Member, Congressional Rural Caucus
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Caucus
    Member, Sportsmen's Caucus

Professional Experience

    Founder, Educational Travel Adventures Incorporated
    Fellow, International Relations, Macau Polytechnic University
    Former Educator, Native American Reservation, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
    Teacher, Mankato West High School, 1996-2006
    Command Sergeant Major, Army National Guard, 1981-2005
    Teacher, Alliance Public Schools, 1991-1996
    Teacher, Harvard World Teach, 1989-1990

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Education Minnesota
    Life Member, Enlisted Association of the National Guard
    Member, National Educators Association
    Member, National Organization for Women
    Member, Pheasants Forever
    Member, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, 2006
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

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

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

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: 67
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/19/2017 H.R.1725 Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017 05/19/2017 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 82.  (All Actions)
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 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
05/17/2017 H.Res.335 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 05/17/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
12/04/2015 H.R.4124 Support America's Armed Forces Reserve Component Retirees Act of 2015 12/04/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
11/17/2015 H.R.1384 Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act 11/17/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
08/31/2015 H.R.3173 Sportsmen's Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act 08/31/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.  (All Actions)
08/06/2015 H.R.3423 Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015 08/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/14/2015 H.R.1331 Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015 05/14/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
12/16/2014 H.R.3682 To designate the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 1961 Premier Drive in Mankato, Minnesota, as the "Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Outpatient Clinic". 12/16/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-217. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/10/2014 H.R.5059 Clay Hunt SAV Act 12/10/2014 Received in the Senate.  (All Actions)
03/24/2014 H.R.4191 Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act 03/24/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.4956 American Energy Opportunity Act of 2014 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.4943 National Child Protection Training Act 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
10/28/2014 H.R.5680 Veterans' Toxic Wounds Research Act of 2014 10/28/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/04/2014 H.Res.534 Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Mayo Clinic. 04/04/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/11/2013 H.R.3569 Protecting the Freedoms and Benefits for All Veterans Act 12/11/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
07/22/2013 H.R.2785 Military Reserve Jobs Act 07/22/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
06/07/2013 H.R.2256 Gas Price and Refinery Capacity Relief Act of 2013 06/07/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
05/24/2013 H.R.1980 Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act 05/24/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/09/2013 H.Res.209 Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and congratulating the members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen for the union's many achievements. 05/09/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.  (All Actions)
Total: 1805
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/09/2011 H.R.412 Kids Just Want to Ride Act
02/07/2011 H.R.420 Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2011
02/04/2011 H.R.181 National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act
02/04/2011 H.R.178 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
01/26/2011 H.R.27 Lumbee Recognition Act
01/24/2011 H.R.58 Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act
01/12/2011 H.R.262 MRA Act
01/05/2011 H.R.24 To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
01/02/2011 H.R.847 James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-42, 3/5 majority r Not Voting
12/23/2010 H.Con.Res.275 Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week.
12/22/2010 H.R.2941 To reauthorize and enhance Johanna's Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers.
12/22/2010 H.R.1064 Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act
12/16/2010 H.R.6534 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
12/15/2010 H.Res.1600 Supporting the critical role of the physician assistant profession and supporting the goals and ideals of National Physician Assistant Week.
12/09/2010 H.R.5566 Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 Passed Yea
12/08/2010 H.R.6507 To designate the buildings occupied by the Department of Transportation located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, and 1201 4th Street, Southeast, in the District of Columbia as the "James L. Oberstar United States Department of Transportation Building Complex".
12/08/2010 H.R.5987 Seniors Protection Act of 2010 Failed Yea
12/08/2010 H.Res.1531 Expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary. Passed Aye
12/08/2010 H.Res.1402 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and expressing support for designation of February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day". Passed Not Voting
12/01/2010 H.Res.1217 Honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States. Passed Aye
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