• WENSTRUP, BRAD DR.
Experience: House: District 2, 2013-Present
Home State: Ohio
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $934,888Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Brad Wenstrup
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Monica; 1 Child: Brad Jr.
    Birth Date: 06/17/1958
    Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH
    Home City: Cincinnati, OH
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    DPM, William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science,1985
    BA, University of Cincinnati, 1980

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2012-present
    Candidate, Mayor, City of Cincinnati, 2009

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
    Subcommittee on Department of Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture Subcommittee, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Chair
    Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Health (Veterans' Affairs), Member
    Subcommittee on Readiness, Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Member

Professional Experience

    Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve, present
    Podiatric Surgeon, Private Practice, Cincinnati, Ohio
    Combat Surgeon, Medical Service Corps, United States Army Reserve, 1998-2005

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Volunteer, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
    Member, Board, Boys Hope/Girls Hope
    Member, Cincinnati Rotary
    Founder/President, Thank America First Foundation

Additional Information

Awards:

    Combat Action Badge, United States Army Reserves; Bronze Star, United States Army Reserves
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Support
7. Make voter registration easier

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

No Opinion
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 22
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/17/2017 H.R.1662 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 05/17/2017 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
04/28/2017 H.R.2257 Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act 04/28/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
04/06/2017 H.R.2077 Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017 04/06/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
03/21/2017 H.R.1367 To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 03/21/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/17/2017 H.R.1298 CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act of 2017 03/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/03/2017 H.R.1058 VA Provider Equity Act 03/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/13/2017 H.J.Res.27 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. 02/13/2017 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 14.  (All Actions)
11/16/2016 H.Res.927 Expressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of November as "Utility Scam Awareness Day". 11/16/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
10/19/2016 H.R.6114 Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016 10/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/07/2016 H.R.5178 Veterans Success on Campus Act of 2016 09/07/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563.  (All Actions)
07/20/2016 H.R.5706 To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the state of mind required for certain offenses involving defense information, and for other purposes. 07/20/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
07/05/2016 H.R.5526 To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 07/05/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
03/02/2016 H.R.4632 CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act of 2016 03/02/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/10/2016 H.R.3016 Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act 02/10/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/04/2016 H.R.4486 Do Your Job Act 02/04/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
11/23/2015 H.Res.516 Recognizing the individuals who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces and have also served, or are serving, as a peace officer or as a first responder and expressing support for the designation of November 10 as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day. 11/23/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
06/25/2015 H.R.2344 Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Improvement Act of 2015 06/25/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
05/21/2015 H.R.475 GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015 05/21/2015 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
05/19/2015 H.R.474 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2015 05/19/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
04/16/2015 H.R.476 GI Bill Education Quality Enhancement Act of 2015 04/16/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .  (All Actions)
Total: 416
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/11/2014 H.R.4188 Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act
02/14/2014 H.R.4060 Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2014
02/11/2014 H.Res.476 Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.
02/10/2014 H.R.3590 Sportsmen's Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act Passed Yea
12/19/2013 H.Res.448 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.
12/12/2013 H.R.3708 General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013
03/06/2014 H.R.938 United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 Passed Yea
01/31/2014 H.R.1825 Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act
12/12/2013 H.Res.434 Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing.
01/29/2014 H.R.7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2014 Passed Yea
12/13/2013 H.R.3723 Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013
12/12/2013 H.Res.442 Directing the House of Representatives to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain policies and actions taken by the executive branch.
01/22/2014 H.R.3485 Employee Rights Act
01/22/2014 H.R.3154 RAISE Act
12/12/2013 H.R.1992 Israel QME Enhancement Act Passed Yea
12/11/2013 H.Res.440 Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions.
01/22/2014 H.R.3121 American Health Care Reform Act of 2013
01/17/2014 H.R.3877 Lymphedema Treatment Act
01/08/2014 H.R.3685 Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
12/20/2013 H.R.1961 To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line. Passed Yea
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