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Joseph Pitts
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| U.S. Representative Joseph Pitts (R) | ||
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| PA-16 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Energy and Commerce | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: No Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for PA-16 | ||
| Confirmed: | Aryanna Strader, Joseph Pitts | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Joseph R. "Joe" Pitts has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, representing the state's 16th Congressional district, since 1997.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Pitts 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
Bio
Background
Pitts was born October 10, 1939 in Lexington, Kentucky and graduated from Asbury College. Pitts served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a teacher for a short time. Pitts was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1972.
Congressional career
Pitts was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996. Pitts hasn't had serious electoral competition and he announced that he's abandoning his pledge to serve only five terms in the House of Representatives.
Positions and Views
Pitts has a conservative voting record, receiving 100% ratings from the American Conservative Union in 2005 and the Christian Coalition in 2004. [1]
Pitts visited Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban and Pakistan in 2002. Pitts was angered after a federal judge ordered the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Chester County courthouse, releasing a press statement that said, "I think that religion and the Ten Commandments in particular should have a role in our public life" and supported The Ten Commandments Defense Act (H.R. 2045).[2]
2006 elections
In 2006, Democrats nominated Lois K. Herr to face Pitts in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [3] Pitts 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) |
| AmerisourceBergen Corp | $ 18,109 |
| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons | $ 15,000 |
| Alston & Bird | $ 12,500 |
| Blue Cross/Blue Shield | $ 12,000 |
| American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists | $ 11,500 |
| Exelon Corp | $ 11,500 |
| American College of Emergency Physicians | $ 11,000 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $ 11,000 |
| American College of Cardiology | $ 10,000 |
| American College of Radiology | $ 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 Joseph Pitts 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 Joseph Pitts from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Joseph Pitts from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Joseph Pitts from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Health
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Health
Coalitions and Caucuses
- House Republican Policy Committee, 1981-present
- Select Committee, Investigate SEPTA, 1979-1980
- Air Force Caucus
- Alzheimer's Caucus
- Chair, Central Asia Caucus
- Congressional Caucus on the Western Sahara
- Chair, Electronic Warfare Working Group
- Chair, Fatherhood Promotion Task Force
- Helsinki Commission
- Human Rights Caucus
- Member, International Committee
- Pro-Life Caucus
- Chair, Religious Prisoners Congressional Task Force
- Republican Study Committee
- Co-Chair, Silk Road Caucus
- Steel Caucus
- Values Action Team
- Chair, Wilberforce Group
Boards and other Affiliations
- Member, Economic Development Advisory Council, Eastern College, 1996
- Board Member, State Employees' Retirement System, 1993-1995
- President, Society for Political Enquiries, 1991-1995
- Member, Brandywine Valley Association
- Board of Advisors, Bridges of Peace International
- Board of Trustees, Congressional Youth Leadership Council
- Board of Trustees, Crosslinks
- Board of Trustees, County Corrections Gospel Mission
- Member, Friend of Agriculture
- Member, Graystone Society
- Member, HOPE International
- Member, International Health Services Board
- Board of Reference, The Mobility Project
- Member, National Rifle Association
- Founding Member/Board of Advisors, Western Sahara Foundation
- U.S. Committee for Human Rights in North Korea - Board of directors
- Multi-Faith Advisory Board, Council on Faith and International Affairs [2]
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Joseph Pitts. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and Resources
- Official website
- 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: Joseph | Middle name: R. | Last name: Pitts |
| Suffix: | Nickname: Joe | ||
| Party: R | State: PA | District:
16 District short: 16 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-2411 | Fax: 202-225-2013 | Website: http://www.house.gov/pitts | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/pitts/contact.shtml Email address: |
| DC office: 420 Cannon House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: P000373 | Votesmart ID: 265 | FEC ID: H6PA16197 | Govtrack ID: 400320 |
| CRP ID: N00001633 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepJoePitts |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Joseph_Pitts | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/congressmanjoepitts | 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? Pennsylvania House of Representatives |
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Date of Birth: October 12, 1939 November 5, 1996 | |||
