• POE, TED
Experience: House: District 2, 2005-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $671,165Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Ted Poe
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Carol; 4 Children: Kim, Kara, Kurt, Kellee
    Birth Date: 09/10/1948
    Birth Place: Temple, TX
    Home City: Humble, TX

Education

    JD, University of Houston Law Center, 1973
    BA, Political Science, Abilene Christian University, 1970

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
    Congressional Delegate, United Nations

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Judiciary, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, Member
    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 10th Amendment Task Force
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Conference
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus on the European Union
    Associate Member, Congressional Hispanic Conference
    Co-Chair, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus
    Founder, Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus
    Member, Conservative Caucus
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Israel Allies Caucus
    Member, Anti-Terrorism Caucus
    Member, Ports Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security Caucus
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Former College Instructor
    Former High School Teacher
    Former Legal Keynote Speaker
    Former Instructor, Criminal Justice, University of Houston
    Former Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy
    Trainer, Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy
    Former Chief Felony Prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney's Office
    Felony Court Judge, Harris County, 1981-2004
    Served, United States Air Force Reserves, 1970-1976

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Abilene Christian University
    Member, Child Abuse Prevention Council
    Member, Children's Assessment Center
    President, Christian School of Kingwood
    Co-Founder, Christian School of Kingwood
    Member, Church of Christ
    Child Advocate, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
    Instructor, Drug Abuse Resistance Education
    Member, Houston International Theater School
    Member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
    Board Member, National Children's Alliance
    Member, Northland Christian School
    Member, Parents of Murdered Children
    Member, Roseate Women's Center for Abused Women

Additional Information

Awards:

    Best Judge, Kansas Peace Officer's Association
    Outstanding District Judge, Houston Police Officers Association
    Outstanding National Victim Advocate, National Victim's Center
    Outstanding Instructor, Texas District Attorney's Association
    Outstanding Judge, Foundation for Improvement of Justice
    Outstanding District Judge (twice), Harris County Deputy Sheriff's Association
    Outstanding Young Lawyer, Houston Bar Association
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
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

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
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

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

No Opinion
Total: 257
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
07/01/2010 H.Con.Res.296 Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. 07/01/2010 Referred to House Armed Services  (All Actions)
05/11/2010 H.Res.1299 Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day. 05/11/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
05/04/2010 H.Con.Res.273 Expressing the sense of Congress that the escalating level of violence on the United States-Mexico border is a serious threat to the national security of the United States. 05/04/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
03/22/2010 H.R.4904 To prohibit the use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance. 03/22/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
02/25/2010 H.Res.1120 Recognizing the 174th anniversary of the independence of the State of Texas. 02/25/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/04/2010 H.Res.960 Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking. 02/04/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
02/02/2010 H.Res.1060 Congratulating Frank Buckles, America's last surviving WWI veteran, on his 109th birthday on February 1, 2010. 02/02/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
01/21/2010 H.Res.977 Honoring Navy SEALs Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe, and Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas for their heroic actions in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, the mastermind behind of one of the most notorious crimes against Americans in Iraq. 01/21/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.  (All Actions)
12/16/2009 H.Res.992 Expressing the sense of the House that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should halt the widespread and brutal repression of the peaceful reformist protestors, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following the disputed Iranian presidential election of June 12, 2009. 12/16/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
12/09/2009 H.Res.959 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a regulation of individual activity disguised as a tax. 12/09/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
10/29/2009 H.Res.729 Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States. 10/29/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
10/23/2009 H.R.3131 To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions. 10/23/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.  (All Actions)
07/14/2009 H.R.834 Ramos and Compean Justice Act of 2009 07/14/2009 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
06/12/2009 H.R.2469 Drug Trafficking Elimination Act of 2009 06/12/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
06/10/2009 H.Res.454 Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 06/10/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
09/22/2009 H.R.3628 To create a cause of action and allow standing in Federal courts against a country that denies or unreasonably delays the repatriation of a national ordered removed from the United States to such country who later commits a crime of violence in the United States, to withhold foreign assistance from each country that denies or unreasonably delays the repatriation of nationals of such country who have been ordered removed from the United States, to prohibit the issuance of visas to nationals of such country, and for other purposes. 09/22/2009 Referred to House Foreign Affairs  (All Actions)
09/22/2009 H.Res.763 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations resolutions on the "defamation of religions" are incompatible with the fundamental freedoms of individuals to freely exercise and peacefully express their religious beliefs. 09/22/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
08/19/2009 H.R.3402 Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act of 2009 08/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
08/19/2009 H.R.2674 Protecting America's Children Act of 2009 08/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)
07/29/2009 H.Res.496 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. 07/29/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 2229
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/18/2017 H.R.1911 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.1892 Honoring Hometown Heroes Act Passed Yea
05/22/2017 H.R.1761 Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act of 2017
05/22/2017 H.R.1625 Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking
05/22/2017 H.R.1039 Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017 Passed Yea
05/22/2017 H.R.115 Thin Blue Line Act Passed Yea
05/18/2017 H.Res.336 Reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Mexico partnership.
05/18/2017 H.Res.317 Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.
05/18/2017 H.Res.311 Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
05/18/2017 H.R.1997 Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.256 Expressing support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
05/18/2017 H.R.1918 Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.199 Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017 H.Res.153 Expressing concern over the detainment of Sandy Phan-Gillis, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.R.1196 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.672 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
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