• COSTELLO, RYAN A
Experience: House: District 6, 2015-Present
Home State: Pennsylvania
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,956,679Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Ryan A. Costello
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Christine; 1 Child: Ryan
    Home City: West Chester, PA

Education

    JD, Law, Villanova University School of Law, 2002
    BA, Political Science, Ursinus College, 1999

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 6, 2014-present
    Former Member, Board of Commissioners, Chester County
    Member, Board of Supervisors, East Vincent Township
    Former Recorder of Deeds, Chester County
    Chair, Board of Commissioners, Chester County, 2013

Current Legislative Committees

    Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
    Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Member
    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Animal Protection Caucus, present
    Member, Autism Caucus, present
    Member, Career Technical Education Caucus, present
    Member, Caucus on Addiction, Treatment and Recovery, present
    Member, Caucus on the Deadliest Counties, present
    Member, Cement Caucus, present
    Member, Childhood Cancer Caucus, present
    Member, Cystic Fibrosis Caucus, present
    Member, Diabetes Caucus, present
    Member, Emergency Medical Services Caucus, present
    Member, Friends of Ireland Caucus, present
    Member, Gaming Caucus, present
    Member, German-American Caucus, present
    Member, Hearing Health Caucus, present
    Member, Historic Preservation Caucus, present
    Member, Human Trafficking Caucus, present
    Member, International Religious Freedom Caucus, present
    Member, Israel Allies Caucus, present
    Member, Italian-American Congressional Delegation, present
    Member, Kidney Caucus, present
    Member, Mitochondrial Disease Caucus, present
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Caucus, present
    Member, Nursing Caucus, present
    Member, Rare Disease Caucus, present
    Member, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Caucus, present
    Member, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Caucus, present
    Member, Small Brewers Caucus, present
    Member, Steel Caucus, present
    Member, Submarine Caucus, present
    Member, Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, present
    Member, Ukrainian Caucus, present
    Member, Veterans Jobs Caucus, present

Professional Experience

    Land Use and Real Estate Attorney, O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, Professional Corporation, 2002-present

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Volunteer, Chester County Open Space Advisory Council
    Former Member, Executive Board, Chester County Association of Township Officials
    Former Member, Northern Federation of Chester County Municipalities
    Member, Phoenixville Main Street Community Development Corporation
    Former Member, Phoenixville Regional Planning Commission
    Pro Bono Solicitor, Pottstown Police Athletic League
    Member, Schuylkill River Heritage Center

Additional Information

Awards:

    Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

No Opinion
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

No Opinion
7. Make voter registration easier

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

No Opinion
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

No Opinion
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

No Opinion
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

No Opinion
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 11
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/11/2017 H.R.2409 To allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed. 05/11/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
04/28/2017 H.R.2118 Medical Device Servicing Safety and Accountability Act 04/28/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/07/2017 H.R.2009 Fostering Innovation in Medical Imaging Act of 2017 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
01/04/2017 H.R.27 Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act 01/04/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5814 Match Veterans to Student Loan Protections Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5663 Four C's for Careers Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
06/22/2016 H.R.3936 Veteran Engagement Teams Act 06/22/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/09/2016 H.R.5190 State Outreach for Local Veterans Employment Act of 2016 06/09/2016 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
05/19/2015 H.R.1038 Ensuring VA Employee Accountability Act 05/19/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/14/2015 H.R.1067 U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Reform Act 05/14/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
02/20/2015 H.Res.112 Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights. 02/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
Total: 477
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/22/2015 H.R.2530 Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015
05/22/2015 H.Res.265 Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric AIDS worldwide.
05/22/2015 H.R.1191 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Bill Passed (98-1) Not Voting
05/22/2015 H.R.606 Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act Passed Aye
05/21/2015 H.R.2567 To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation.
05/21/2015 H.R.2100 Girls Count Act of 2015
05/21/2015 H.Res.235 Expressing deepest condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating earthquake on April 25, 2015.
05/21/2015 H.R.880 American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015 Failed No
05/21/2015 H.R.571 Veterans Affairs Retaliation Prevention Act of 2015
05/19/2015 H.R.474 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015
05/18/2015 H.Res.270 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Palestinian Authority's purported accession to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of initiating prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders.
05/18/2015 H.R.2124 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2015
05/15/2015 H.R.1942 Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2015
05/14/2015 H.R.2341 No Adding, No Padding Act
05/14/2015 H.R.1331 Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2015
05/11/2015 H.R.2050 Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
05/11/2015 H.R.2043 Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act of 2015
05/08/2015 H.Res.253 Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
05/04/2015 H.R.1919 Steve Gleason Act of 2015
04/30/2015 H.R.1814 To permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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