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William Pascrell
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| U.S. Representative William Pascrell (D) | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Homeland Security, and House Committee on Ways and Means | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: N/a Incumbent running: Yes, for a different seat | ||
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2012 candidates for NJ-08 | ||
| Confirmed: | Albio Sires | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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William J. Pascrell, Jr., a Democrat has represented the Eighth Congressional District of New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Pascrell voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Reauthorization of sewage grants
On March 7, 2007, the House passed H.R.569 - To amend the Clean Water Pollution Act to reauthorize sewage grants[2], sponsored by Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), which would reauthorize federal grants to municipalities and states to control sanitary sewer overflows. At the time of the bill's passage, many U.S. communities had inadequate sewer systems in need of redesign. Billions of dollars in local and state funds had been spent across the U.S. on the problem, and the federal funding was expected to ease that burden somewhat. [3]
On March 7, 2007, the bill passed the House in a vote of 367-58.
- Main article: U.S. water management legislation#H.R.569 - To amend the Clean Water Pollution Act to reauthorize sewage grants
Support for gun control
Pascrell cosponsored H.R 1022 (Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2007) on March 13, 2007.[4]
- Main article: U.S. gun legislation
Bio
Pascrell was born January 25, 1937 in Paterson, New Jersey. He graduated from Fordham University. Pascrell was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1988. He was also elected as Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey's third largest city, in 1990.
Pascrell is Italian-American and has been outspoken about the representation of Italians-Americans in the media regarding what he sees as negative stereotypes in shows such as HBO's The Sopranos.
Congressional career
Pascrell gave up his seat as Mayor after he was elected to the House in 1996, defeating one-term Republican Bill Martini. He has been reelected four times, usually by a large margin.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Jose M. Sandoval to face Pascrell in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Pascrell retained his seat.
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.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| PMA Group | $ 21,900 |
| Lowenstein, Sandler et al | $ 18,350 |
| Air Line Pilots Assn | $ 10,000 |
| American Assn/Oral & Maxillofacial Surg | $ 10,000 |
| American Optometric Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Home Builders | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Roofing Contractors Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Natl Assn/Insurance & Financial Advisors | $ 10,000 |
| Operating Engineers Union | $ 10,000 |
| Roche Group | $ 10,000 |
| Service Employees International Union | $ 10,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $ 10,000 |
| 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 William Pascrell from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| 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 profile for William Pascrell from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for William Pascrell from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for William Pascrell from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Subcommittee on Trade
- Subcommittee on Oversight
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness Science and Technology - Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Investigations
- Subcommittee Management Integration and Oversight
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Highways Transit and Pipelines
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Passaic County Democratic Chair, 1982-1990
- Congressional Ad Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs
- Co-Founder, Congressional Brain Injury Task Force
- Congressional Friends of Animals
- Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
- Co-Chair, Democratic Livable Communities Task Force
- Italian-American Leadership Council
Boards and other Affiliations
- Board of Trustees, Passaic County Community College, 1975-1982.
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on William Pascrell. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
- ↑ THOMAS page on H.R.569
- ↑ Robert McElroy, "Managing America: Environment & Resources," TheWeekInCongress.com, March 9, 2007.
- ↑ Thomas page on H.R. 1022
Resources
- Bill Pascrell's Colbert Report interview. (Other Colbert Report interviews with members of Congress)
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S.House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: William | Middle name: J. | Last name: Pascrell |
| Suffix: Jr. | Nickname: Bill | ||
| Party: D | State: NJ | District:
08 District short: 8 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-5751 | Fax: 202-225-5782 | Website: http://pascrell.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://pascrell.house.gov/contact/ Email address: |
| DC office: 2370 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: P000096 | Votesmart ID: 478 | FEC ID: H6NJ08118 | Govtrack ID: 400309 |
| CRP ID: N00000751 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/William_Pascrell | YouTubeID: RepPascrell | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 5, 1996 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1997 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey General Assembly, President, Paterson Board of Education, Passaic County Democratic Chairman |
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Date of Birth: January 25, 1937 November 5, 1996 | |||
Latitude: 40°54′53.291″N
Longitude: 74°10′5.111″W
