- SHIMKUS, JOHN M
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- Experience: House: District 15, 1997-Present
- Home State: Illinois
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $2,609,530Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: John M. Shimkus
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Karen; 3 Children: Daniel, David, Joshua
- Birth Date: 02/21/1958
- Birth Place: Collinsville, IL
- Home City: Collinsville, IL
- Religion: Lutheran
Education
- MBA, Business Administration, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1997
- BA, Education, Christ College Irvine, California, 1990
- BS, General Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, 1980
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
- Delegate, United States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Assembly
- Treasurer, Madison County, 1991-1996
- Trustee, Collinsville Township, 1989-1993
- Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1992
- Candidate, Madison County Board, 1988
Current Legislative Committees
- Energy and Commerce, Member
- Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Member
- Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Energy and Commerce), Member
- Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, Chair
- Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Grand Old Party Cyber-Security Team
- Co-Chair, House Baltic Caucus
- Co-Chair, House Biotechnology Caucus
- Member, House Caucus on Adoption
- Co-Chair, House E-911 Caucus
- Co-Chair, House Page Board
Professional Experience
- Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserves, 1985-2008
- Teacher, Metro-East Lutheran High School, 1986-1990
- Captain, United States Army, 1980-1985
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Member, A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education of Illinois
- Member, American Legion Post 36
- Member, Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Heritage
- Member, Community Hope Center
- Adult Sunday School Teacher, Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School
- Member, Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School
- Basketball Coach, Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School
- Member, Illinois Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers
- Member, Kaskaskia Area Partnership
- Member, Kaskaskia College Area Literacy Council
- Member, Kiwanis
- Member, Madison County Farm Bureau
- Member, National Active Retired Federal Employees Association
- Member, National Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers
- Member, Senior Companion Program
- Member, Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy
Additional Information
Awards:
- Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Jefferson Cup, National Spinal Cord Injury Association
- Friend of Agriculture, Farm Bureau, 2004
- Congressional Partnership Award, National Association of Development Organizations
- Guardian of Seniors' Rights, 60-Plus Association
- -Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2004
General Survey
Total: 102
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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09/15/1997 | H.R.2394 | To direct the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to transfer certain parcels of land located in the counties of Greene and Calhoun, Illinois. | 09/15/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (All Actions) |
02/25/1997 | H.Con.Res.26 | Relating to the treatment of Social Security under any constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. | 02/25/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (All Actions) |
Total: 2636
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