• LOFGREN, ZOE
Experience: House: District 19, 1995-Present
Home State: California
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,051,557Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Zoe Lofgren
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: John; 2 Children: John, Sheila
    Birth Date: 12/21/1947
    Birth Place: San Mateo, CA
    Home City: San José, CA
    Religion: Lutheran

Education

    JD, University of Santa Clara School of Law, 1975
    BA, Political Science, Stanford University, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 19, 1994-present
    Member, Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County, 1981-1994

Current Legislative Committees

    House Administration, Member
    Joint Committee on the Library, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Science, Space, and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Space, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, California Democratic Congressional Delegation, present
    Member, New Democrat Coalition, present
    Member, Democratic Leader's High Technology Advisory Group
    Member, National Guard & Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization

Professional Experience

    Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law, School of Law, University of Santa Clara, 1981-1994
    Executive Director, Community Housing Developers, 1978-1981
    Immigration Law Teacher, University of Santa Clara School of Law, 1977-1980
    Law Partner, Webber and Lofgren, 1978-1980
    Director, Community Housing Developer, 1978-1979
    Staff Assistant, Representative Don Edwards, United States House of Representatives, 1970-1978

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, District of Columbia Bar, present
    Founding Executive Director, Community Housing Developers
    Member, People Acting in Community Together
    Member, Board of Trustees, San José-Evergreen Community College District,, 1979-1981

Additional Information

Awards:

    TechNet Founder's Circle Award, May 2000; BAYMEC Award, September 2002; Cyber Champion, Business Software Alliance; Leader of the Pack, C/Net News.com
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly 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

Oppose
Total: 225
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
10/24/2011 H.R.3119 Protecting American Families and Businesses Act of 2011 10/24/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.  (All Actions)
10/17/2011 H.R.3138 American Innovation in Manufacturing Act 10/17/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.  (All Actions)
09/08/2011 H.R.2161 IDEA Act of 2011 09/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
08/25/2011 H.R.2805 Doctors for Underserved Areas in America Act 08/25/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.  (All Actions)
08/25/2011 H.R.2185 Refugee Protection Act of 2011 08/25/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.  (All Actions)
02/28/2011 H.R.590 Redistricting Reform Act of 2011 02/28/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
12/20/2010 H.R.6396 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes. 12/20/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
12/02/2010 H.Res.1737 In the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel. 12/02/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/13/2010 H.R.4543 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the "Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building". 10/13/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-276. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/29/2010 H.R.6357 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income discharge of indebtedness incurred for purposes of paying long-term care expenses. 09/29/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
09/15/2010 H.R.1521 Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 09/15/2010 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
07/21/2010 H.R.5532 International Adoption Harmonization Act of 2010 07/21/2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
07/01/2010 H.R.5694 One Global Internet Act of 2010 07/01/2010 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
06/24/2010 H.R.5596 Redistricting Reform Act of 2010 06/24/2010 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
05/26/2010 H.Res.1397 Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 05/26/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
04/26/2010 H.R.4641 Robocall Privacy Act of 2010 04/26/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
03/22/2010 H.Res.1117 Commending and congratulating the California State University system on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. 03/22/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.  (All Actions)
03/09/2010 H.Res.935 Honoring John E. Warnock, Charles M. Geschke, Forrest M. Bird, Esther Sans Takeuchi, and IBM Corporation for receiving the 2008 National Medal of Technology and Innovation. 03/09/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/01/2010 H.R.4381 H-2B Program Reform Act of 2009 03/01/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
02/02/2010 H.Res.1050 Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 02/02/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 5617
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.2876 To require States to automatically register eligible voters to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2841 To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm.
06/08/2017 H.R.2840 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/19/2017 H.R.2572 To establish humane practices for the repatriation of aliens at the border, establish effective standards for the treatment of certain aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
05/19/2017 H.Res.344 Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers.
05/19/2017 H.R.1329 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.2526 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
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.336 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
05/18/2017 H.Res.293 Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
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.
05/17/2017 H.R.2493 To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of contributions made or solicited by, or on behalf of, the individuals.
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2309 Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2017
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
05/11/2017 H.R.2272 COAST Anti-Drilling Act
05/05/2017 H.Res.315 Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 6 through May 12, 2017, as National Nurses Week.
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