Representative Lois Capps

Biographical

Full Name: Lois Capps
Current Office: U.S. House - District 24, Democratic
First Elected: 03/10/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Widowed; 3 Children: Laura, Todd, Lisa (deceased)
Birth Date: 01/10/1938
Birth Place: Ladysmith, WI
Home City: Santa Barbara, CA
Religion: Lutheran
Issue Category

Recent Public Statements

Capps-Harris-Boxer-Coburn Organ Transplant Legislation Approved by U.S. Senate

June 18, 2013 - Last night the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act (S. 330), legislation co-authored by Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-24), Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), Senator Barbara Boxer ...

Safe Climate Caucus

June 13, 2013 - Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, climate change is already taking a devastating effect on our planet. We're seeing its evidence in everything from Hurricane Sandy to ...

Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; And Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1256, Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act

June 12, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Massachusetts for yielding. I rise in support of the progress this underlying bill ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Positions 100%
2012 National Electrical Contractors Association Positions 50%
2012 Gun Owners of America Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress 2nd Session 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $3,320,070.72
Total Spent $3,286,649.92
Cash On Hand $354,430.55
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Lois Capps refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://capps.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://capps.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/loiscapps

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/RepLoisCapps

Washington, D.C.
2231 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3601
Fax: 202-225-5632

District
2675 North Ventura Road
Suite 105
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Phone: 805-985-6807
Fax: 805-985-6875

District
301 East Carrillo Street
Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-730-1710
Fax: 805-730-9153

District
1411 Marsh Street
Suite 205
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-546-8348
Fax: 805-546-8368

Key Staff
Sarah Ethington
Appointment Secretary
1110 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3601
Fax: 202-225-5632
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/capps/contact/send_an_email.shtml

Key Staff
Emily Kryder
Press Secretary
1110 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3601
Fax: 202-225-5632
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/capps/contact/send_an_email.shtml

Key Staff
Randolph Harrison
Chief of Staff
1110 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3601
Fax: 202-225-5632
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/capps/contact/send_an_email.shtml