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Jeb Hensarling
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| U.S. Representative Jeb Hensarling (R) | ||
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| TX-05 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Budget, House Committee on Financial Services | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for TX-05 | ||
| Confirmed: | Linda Mrosko, Jeb Hensarling | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Jeb Hensarling, a Republican, has represented the Fifth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003.
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Environmental record
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Bio
Hensarling was born on May 29, 1957 in Stephenville, Texas, and grew up on the family farm in College Station, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1982 he earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Prior to serving in Congress, Hensarling was State Director for Texas Senator Phil Gramm from 1985 until 1989. Then from 1991 to 1993 he served as executive director of the Republican Senatorial Committee.
Leaving politics, Hensarling was a vice president at two companies before becoming owner of San Jacinto Ventures in 1996 and CEO of Family Support Assurance Corporation in 2001. He continues to hold both positions. He served as vice president of Green Mountain Energy from 1999-2001.
Congressional career
Congressman Hensarling was elected to his first term in 2002, defeating Democratic opponent Ron Chapman with 58% of the vote. He was reelected in 2004 with 64% of the vote over Democratic challenger Bill Bernstein.
A December 31, 2005 article in the National Review profiled his work as the country's "budget nanny", saying that he has replaced his mentor, former Senator Phil Gramm, in this role. Hensarling's proposed legislation is said to intend to force Congress to "decide how much money they can afford to spend, and then prioritize within those limits." The article says that "the chief problem with any proposal to reform the budget process is that it excites almost nobody."[1]
On December 6, 2006, Hensarling was elected chair of the Republican Study Committee for the 110th Congess. The RSC is notable for its promotion of fiscal conservatism and opposition to many federal spending measures. [2]
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Charles Edward Thompson to face Hensarling in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [3] Hensarling 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) |
| IBC Bank | $ 20,000 |
| Cash America International | $ 19,250 |
| Ernst & Young | $ 19,250 |
| Hbk Investments | $ 19,000 |
| Akin, Gump et al | $ 18,750 |
| Rent-A-Center | $ 17,050 |
| Visa Inc | $ 14,000 |
| New York Life Insurance | $ 13,500 |
| American Bankers Assn | $ 13,000 |
| Southern Multifoods | $ 12,250 |
| 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 Jeb Hensarling 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 Jeb Hensarling from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Jeb Hensarling from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Jeb Hensarling from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- 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 Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- House Committee on Budget
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Budget
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Jeb Hensarling. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
Resources
- Official webite
- Campaign website
- Election Information - U.S. House Office of the Clerk
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Articles
- John J. Miller, "Rep. Budget Reform. Jeb Hensarling (R., Tex.) is doing vital work." National Review, December 31, 2005.
- Patrick O'Connor, "Hensarling triumphs in RSC race," The Hill, November 7, 2006.
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Jeb | Middle name: | Last name: Hensarling |
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| Party: R | State: TX | District:
05 District short: 5 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-3484 | Fax: 202-226-4888 | Website: http://www.house.gov/hensarling | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/hensarling/contact_web.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 2228 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: H001036 | Votesmart ID: 49827 | FEC ID: H2TX05121 | Govtrack ID: 400175 |
| CRP ID: N00024922 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepHensarling |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Jeb_Hensarling | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/repjebhensarling | Senate class: | |
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| Leadership Position: Chairman Republican Study Committee |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 5, 2002 |
First Took Current Office: January 7, 2003 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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Previous Political Work? None or Not Available |
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Date of Birth: May 29, 1957 November 5, 2002 | |||
