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: Experience: House: District 8, 2013-Present; Home State: California; Running: President, United States, 2016; Total Raised: $830,697Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016; Winning: Won with 0.00%; Write a Review

Personal

Full Name: Paul J. Cook

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Jeanne

Birth Date: 03/03/1943

Birth Place: Meriden, CT

Home City: Yucca Valley, CA

Religion: Catholic

Education

MA, Political Science, University of California, Riverside, 2000

MA, Public Administration, California State University, San Bernardino, 1996

BS, Teaching, Southern Connecticut State University, 1966

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present

Former Mayor, Yucca Valley

Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 2006-2012

Member, Yucca Valley Town Council, 1998-2006

Current Legislative Committees

Armed Services, Member

Foreign Affairs, Member

Natural Resources, Member

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Member

Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member

Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Member

Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Member

Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Member

Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Member

Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Chair, Inland Empire Caucus

Professional Experience

Former Instructor, Copper Mountain College

Former Instructor, University of California, Riverside

Colonel, United States Marine Corps, 1966-1992

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

Member, American Red Cross, Yucca Valley

Member, Disabled American Veterans

Member, Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Member, The American Legion

Member, United Way, Yucca Valley

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Former Executive Director, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce

Additional Information

Awards:

Mickey Conroy Legislator of the Year, 2011, California State Commanders Veterans Council. This award is given in recognition for

leadership and contributions to California's active-duty military, National Guard, reserves, and veterans.

Freedom Fighter Award, 2011, California Disabled Veterans Business Alliance

Legislator of the Year in 2011, American Veterans (AMVETS), Department of California

Legislator of the Year in 2010, Fathers and Families

Legislator of the Year in 2009, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), California State Council

Legislator of the Year in 2009, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California

Outstanding Legislator in 2008, California State Sheriff's Association

Child Predator Notification Award in 2007, by the Riverside County Family Preservation Court

Legislator of the Year in 2007, for the Associated Builders and Contractors of California

Outstanding Assemblymember in 2007, by the California Association of Recreation & Park Districts (CARPD).

Two Purple Hearts

Bronze Star

General Survey

Issue Title	Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy	Strongly Oppose The income tax and the IRS should be both abolished. Lower and flatter taxes are the good first step.
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
6. Vouchers for school choice	Support School choice helps the poor who would otherwise be stuck in failing schools. Vochers for school choice can improce the education.
7. Make voter registration easier	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
8. Prioritize green energy	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military	Strongly Support U.S. needs to keep expanding the military. Increase defense spending is also to meet global responsibilities.
11. Support & expand free trade	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership	Strongly Support It is a basic Constitutional right and expresses the principle of self-defense against violence.
14. Expand ObamaCare	Strongly Oppose Government should not be involved with providing healthcare, because it would make the government takeover of a large portion of the economy and undue intrusions into personal medical histories.
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens	Strongly Oppose We should strictly enforce our immigration laws, and crack down on illegal immigrants that have already in the US by deporting and removing all their social benefits.
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
17. Keep God in the public sphere	Strongly Support Belief in God is what America was founded upon, so religious organizations, or praying in school, does not violate the separation of church and state. Religious institutions should be involved in welfare or education.
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities	Support Benefits of diversity should be considered. The government should prosecute companies that discriminate against women and minorities.
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
20. Privatize Social Security	Support Individuals should be given at least some control over how their retirement funds are invested.

Total: 36

Introduced Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Last Action
07/16/2015	H.R.3026	Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2015	07/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. (All Actions)
06/25/2015	H.R.832	Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2015	06/25/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (All Actions)
05/26/2015	H.R.2286	Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act	05/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
12/18/2014	H.R.5331	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 73839 Gorgonio Drive in Twentynine Palms, California, as the "Colonel M.J. 'Mac' Dube, USMC Post Office Building".	12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-266. (TXT \| PDF) (All Actions)
12/10/2014	H.R.1241	To facilitate a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Inyo National Forest, and for other purposes.	12/10/2014 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 643. (All Actions)
09/30/2014	H.R.5573	To establish the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area in the State of California, and for other purposes.	09/30/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs. (All Actions)
05/09/2014	H.R.4575	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land to operate a visitor center for Joshua Tree National Park, and for other purposes.	05/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. (All Actions)
04/08/2014	H.R.4371	To redesignate the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area in California as the "Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area", and for other purposes.	04/08/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. (All Actions)
03/25/2014	H.R.4150	Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2014	03/25/2014 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions)
10/02/2013	H.R.3232	Support Our Armed Forces Act	10/02/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions)
08/12/2013	H.R.3017	Renewable Energy Construction and Investment Parity Act of 2013	08/12/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (All Actions)
07/23/2013	H.R.2693	Save Dignity Act	07/23/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. (All Actions)
07/18/2013	H.R.2150	Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013	07/18/2013 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (All Actions)
07/01/2013	H.R.2382	Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act	07/01/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
06/24/2013	H.R.1676	Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Establishment Act	06/24/2013 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 88. (All Actions)
02/27/2013	H.R.857	Protect Troops at War Act of 2013	02/27/2013 Referred to House Appropriations (All Actions)

Total: 611

Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Result	Vote
06/14/2017	H.R.381	To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as "Sky Point".
06/12/2017	H.R.1654	Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act
05/22/2017	H.Con.Res.59	Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
05/22/2017	H.R.1625	Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/19/2017	H.R.2340	To extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
05/18/2017	H.Res.259	Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
05/18/2017	H.Res.256	Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
05/18/2017	H.Res.218	Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017	H.Res.201	Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.
05/18/2017	H.Res.188	Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017	H.R.1196	Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017
05/17/2017	H.R.2482	To extend temporarily the Federal Perkins Loan program, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017	H.R.1162	No Hero Left Untreated Act
05/11/2017	H.R.2320	Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2017
05/11/2017	H.R.2228	Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
05/11/2017	H.R.1073	To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a structure for visitor services on the Arlington Ridge tract, in the area of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, and for other purposes.
05/10/2017	H.J.Res.36	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation".	Passed	Yea
05/04/2017	H.R.2358	Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act
05/04/2017	H.R.1644	Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act	Passed	Yea
04/28/2017	H.R.2254	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2635 Napa Street in Vallejo, California, as the "Janet Capello Post Office Building".

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