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Peter Roskam is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the Sixth Congressional District of Illinois since 2007. (map)

Contents 1 Record and controversies 1.1 Iraq War 1.2 Environmental record 1.3 Transparency 2 Biography 2.1 2006 election 3 Money in politics 3.1 Campaign contributions 3.2 Revolving door 3.3 Privately funded travel 3.4 Personal finances 4 Committees and Affiliations 4.1 Committees 5 More Background Data 6 Contact 7 Articles and Resources 7.1 Resources 7.2 Local blogs and discussion sites 7.3 Articles

Record and controversies

Congressional scorecards

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Iraq War

Environmental record

For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Transparency

Biography

Roskam was born in 1961 in Hinsdale, Illinois and was raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, graduating from Glenbard West High School. Roskam received his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.

In 1984, Roskam taught history and government at All Saints High School in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1985, Roskam served as a legislative assistant to Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX), and in 1986 as a legislative assistant to Rep. Hyde.[1] In the late 1980s, Roskam served as the Executive Director of Educational Assistance Ltd., a scholarship program for disadvantaged children. In 1992, Roskam was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, serving from 1993 to 1999. In 2000, he was appointed to the Illinois State Senate where he currently serves.

Roskam resides in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife Elizabeth and their four children. [1]

2006 election

Roskam defeated Democrat Rep. Tammy Duckworth 51% to 49% to replace retiring Rep. Henry Hyde in the 2006 congressional election.

Money in politics This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. Campaign contributions The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Peter Roskam. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. Top Contributors to during the 2006 Election Cycle Donor Amount (US Dollars) Goldman Sachs $ 38,500 Edison International $ 21,000 Morey Corp $ 16,800 Blue Cross/Blue Shield $ 15,000 Navistar International $ 15,000 Northwestern Mutual $ 14,250 DaVita Inc $ 14,100 AT&T Inc $ 13,250 Exelon Corp $ 13,250 Adams Street Partners $ 12,900 Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. Links to more campaign contribution information for Peter Roskam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. Fundraising profile: 2008 election cycle Career totals Top contributors by organization/corporation: 2008 election cycle Career totals Top contributors by industry: 2008 election cycle Career totals Revolving door The "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions. Revolving door profile for Peter Roskam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website. Privately funded travel The following is drawn from Peter Roskam's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information. 2006 privately funded travel profile for Peter Roskam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website. Personal finances The following is drawn from Peter Roskam's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information. Personal finance profile for Peter Roskam from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.

Committees and Affiliations

Committees

• House Committee on Financial Services
  • Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
  • Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

More Background Data

Contact

Washington Office:
507 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4561
(202) 225-1166 (fax)
Website

District Office:
150 S. Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 893-9670
(630) 893-9735 (fax)

Articles and Resources

Resources

• Roskam for Congress, official campaign site.

Local blogs and discussion sites

• Philosophe Forum

Articles