Rep. John Shimkus
Republican • 19th District, Illinois • 8th Term • Sworn In 1997
- 7 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 412 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 139 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 235 of 440) 4 Made Into Law (Ranks 274 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Mike Kelly
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Rep. Barbara Lee
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 2%
Person's Views
- Today: 30
- Past Seven Days: 123
- All-Time: 16,550
Most Recent Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3395 - Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2011Introduced Nov 04, 2011 35 Views
To enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, educat...
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H.R.3209 - Premarket Predictability Act of 2011Introduced Oct 18, 2011 19 Views
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide predictability, consistency, and transparency to the premarket review process.
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H.R.3208 - Patients Come First Act of 2011Introduced Oct 18, 2011 15 Views
To reaffirm the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 by requiring that the Secretary of Health and Human Services establish a schedule and issue r...
Most Recent Co-Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3855 - Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform ActIntroduced Jan 31, 2012 85 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes.
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H.Res.528Introduced Jan 25, 2012 59 Views
Honoring the service and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
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H.R.3709 - War Powers Reform ActIntroduced Dec 16, 2011 23 Views
To amend the War Powers Resolution to limit the use of funds for introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities, and for other purposes.
Recent Voting History
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Passage: H R 3521 To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposesFebruary 08, 2012
Aye
(with party)
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H.R.3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3521February 08, 2012
Aye
(against party)
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H.Res.540 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 540 Providing for the consideration of H.R. 3521, the Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions ActFebruary 08, 2012
Aye
(with party)
Recent News Coverage
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02/09/12
Ellen R. Shaffer: Do Republicans Have Sex?
...Rogers, Marsha Blackburn, Bob Latta, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Fred Upton Three children: 5 members: Joe Pitts, Michael Burgess, John Shimkus, Bill Cassidy, Brett Guthrie Four children: 2 members: Phil Gingrey, Joe Barton Their family size suggests that t
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The Huffington Post
02/08/12
Congressman Decries EEN's Pro-Life Stance in Congressional Hearing
KIRKLIN, Ind., Feb. 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today during an Energy & Commerce hearing that covered the health impacts of mercury on the unborn Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill) challenged Rev. Mitch Hescox, President & CEO, of the Evangelical Environmental
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ChristianNewsWire
02/08/12
A Power Play To Take Over Religious Freedom
I immediately called Congressman John Shimkus, Senator Mark Kirk, and Senator Richard J. Durbin to protest this act. We are granted under the constitution a right to religious liberty in following our conscience. President Obama has the ability ...
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Ellen R. Shaffer: Do Republicans Have Sex?
...Rogers, Marsha Blackburn, Bob Latta, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Fred Upton Three children: 5 members: Joe Pitts, Michael Burgess, John Shimkus, Bill Cassidy, Brett Guthrie Four children: 2 members: Phil Gingrey, Joe Barton Their family size suggests that t
Congressman Decries EEN's Pro-Life Stance in Congressional Hearing
KIRKLIN, Ind., Feb. 8, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today during an Energy & Commerce hearing that covered the health impacts of mercury on the unborn Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill) challenged Rev. Mitch Hescox, President & CEO, of the Evangelical Environmental
A Power Play To Take Over Religious Freedom
I immediately called Congressman John Shimkus, Senator Mark Kirk, and Senator Richard J. Durbin to protest this act. We are granted under the constitution a right to religious liberty in following our conscience. President Obama has the ability ...
Recent Blog Coverage
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02/08/12
Congress differs with Blue Ribbon Commission | Pahrump Valley ...
Subcommittee chairman John Shimkus, R-Ill., said the plug was pulled too soon on Yucca, making it impossible to judge whether it could be safe or someday gain acceptance beyond the state's rural counties. Shimkus and other Republicans retrained ... e
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Pahrump Valley Times
02/07/12
Conservative Patriot: CALL/WRITE YOUR MEMBERS OF ...
Though it's short of what Rep. Wolf wants, he feels that it's a good first start, as it provides a competitive analysis on the issue of radicalization. The “Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011” House Sponsor: Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL); ...
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Lee S. Gliddon Jr.
02/06/12
Health Care Law Stuck in Limbo — News To News
While Republicans such as Rep. John Shimkus are eager to tear down the law, Members are also concerned that picking away at it might lead to unintended consequences in court. image Print; image Email; image Reprints ...
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Congress differs with Blue Ribbon Commission | Pahrump Valley ...
Subcommittee chairman John Shimkus, R-Ill., said the plug was pulled too soon on Yucca, making it impossible to judge whether it could be safe or someday gain acceptance beyond the state's rural counties. Shimkus and other Republicans retrained ... e
Conservative Patriot: CALL/WRITE YOUR MEMBERS OF ...
Though it's short of what Rep. Wolf wants, he feels that it's a good first start, as it provides a competitive analysis on the issue of radicalization. The “Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011” House Sponsor: Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL); ...
Health Care Law Stuck in Limbo — News To News
While Republicans such as Rep. John Shimkus are eager to tear down the law, Members are also concerned that picking away at it might lead to unintended consequences in court. image Print; image Email; image Reprints ...
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