• MURKOWSKI, LISA
Experience: Senate: 2003-Present
Home State: Alaska
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Personal

    Full Name: Lisa A. Murkowski
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Verne; 2 Children: Nicolas, Matthew
    Birth Date: 05/22/1957
    Birth Place: Ketchikan, AK
    Home City: Anchorage, AK
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    JD, Willamette College of Law, 1985
    BA, Economics, Georgetown University, 1980
    Attended, Willamette University, 1975-1978

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 2002-present
    Former Deputy Whip, United States Senate
    Vice-Chair, Republican Senate Conference, United States Senate, 2009-2010
    Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, 1998-2002

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Energy and Natural Resources, Chair
    Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Member
    Indian Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Children and Families, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chair
    Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Member
    Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, and Mining, Member
    Subcommittee on Water and Power, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Member, Citizens' Advisory Board, Joint Committee on Military Bases in Alaska
    Former Commissioner, Post Secondary Education Commission
    Commissioner, Anchorage Equal Rights Commission, 1997-1998
    Republican Chair, State Central Committee, Republican Party of Alaska, District 14, 1993-1998
    Member, Mayor's Task Force on the Homeless, 1990-1991

Professional Experience

    Attorney, Commercial Practice, Hoge and Lekisch, 1989-1998
    District Court Attorney, State of Alaska, District Court, 1986-1989
    Associate, Hertog Rhodes, 1985-1986

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Alaska and Anchorage Bar Association
    Board Member, Alaska Federation of Republican Women
    Director, Alaskans for Drug Free Youth
    Board Member, Armed Services Young Men's Christian Association
    Board Member, Boys and Girls Club
    Director/Trustee, Catholic Social Services
    President, Government Hill Elementary Parent Teacher Association
    Member, Midnight Sun Republican Women and Anchorage Republican Women's Club
    Member, Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
Total: 5
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

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

Support
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

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

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

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

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Support
Total: 378
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
09/08/2008 S.Res.647 A resolution designating September 9, 2008, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day". 09/08/2008 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
07/31/2008 S.3298 A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels. 07/31/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-299. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
07/09/2008 S.3234 Fisheries Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2008 07/09/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
06/11/2008 S.200 Alaska Water Resources Act of 2007 06/11/2008 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
05/22/2008 S.Res.567 A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month". 05/22/2008 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
05/13/2008 S.Res.562 A resolution honoring Concerns of Police Survivors as the organization begins its 25th year of service to family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 05/13/2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/24/2008 S.2911 Infant Immunization Improvement Act of 2008 04/24/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
04/22/2008 S.Res.528 A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day". 04/22/2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/22/2008 S.Res.526 A resolution designating April 20 through 26, 2008, as "National Community Health Aide, Community Health Practitioner, and Dental Health Aide Week". 04/22/2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/10/2008 S.1433 Thomas P. O'Hara Public Land Career Opportunity Act of 2007 04/10/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.  (All Actions)
09/27/2007 S.1808 Denali National Park and Alaska Railroad Land Exchange Act of 2007 09/27/2007 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-266.  (All Actions)
03/13/2008 S.2758 American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2008 03/13/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
03/11/2008 S.Res.479 A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day". 03/11/2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
01/29/2008 S.2570 Robert James Act of 2008 01/29/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
11/14/2007 S.Res.378 A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and contributions they have made to the Nation. 11/14/2007 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
10/18/2007 S.Res.352 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 20th anniversary of United States-Mongolia relations. 10/18/2007 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
10/16/2007 S.Res.348 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. 10/16/2007 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
09/17/2007 S.1089 A bill to amend the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act to allow the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects to hire employees more efficiently, and for other purposes. 09/17/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.  (All Actions)
07/31/2007 S.Res.285 A resolution designating September 9, 2007, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day". 07/31/2007 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
06/29/2007 S.1746 Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act 06/29/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
Total: 1664
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 S.1028 RAISE Family Caregivers Act
06/14/2017 S.722 Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
06/13/2017 S.772 AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017
06/12/2017 S.Res.190 A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub one year ago.
06/08/2017 S.1323 A bill to preserve United States fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 S.1322 A bill to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 S.Res.184 A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
06/08/2017 S.267 A bill to provide for the correction of a survey of certain land in the State of Alaska.
05/18/2017 S.1182 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 S.1175 A bill to protect Federal, State, and local public safety officers.
05/18/2017 S.1172 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 S.Res.173 A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".
05/17/2017 S.1158 A bill to help prevent acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes, which threaten national and international security, by enhancing United States Government capacities to prevent, mitigate, and respond to such crises.
05/17/2017 S.609 Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2017
05/16/2017 S.1132 Steve Gleason Act of 2017
05/03/2017 S.1027 A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
05/03/2017 S.129 National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2017
05/01/2017 S.916 Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017
04/26/2017 S.946 Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017
04/25/2017 S.Res.139 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
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