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Summary

Senator Dean Heller

Full Name: Dean Heller
Office: U.S. Senate (NV) - Jr, Republican
First Appointed: 05/09/2011
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2018
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lynne; 4 Children: Hilary, Harris, Drew, Emmy
Birth Date: 05/10/1960
Birth Place: Castro Valley, CA
Home City: Carson City, NV
Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Recent Key Votes

S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
Amendment (Did Not Vote)

Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...

S Amdt 2107 - Authorizes Import of FDA-Approved Drugs from Canada
Amendment (Yea)

May 24, 2012 - Authorizes individuals to import prescription drugs into the United States from approved Canadian pharmacies if the pharmacies comply with the following regulations: The ...

S Amdt 2111 - Prohibits Pharmaceutical Companies from Delaying the Release of Generic Drugs
Amendment (Nay)

May 24, 2012 - Authorizes a first applicant to file a patent for a generic drug immediately if the applicant signs an agreement with the manufacturer of a ...

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Recent Public Statements

Heller Files Amendment to Stop IRS Funding for Implementing ObamaCare

May 21, 2013 - U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) today offered an amendment to prohibit the IRS from receiving any ObamaCare funding that would otherwise be used for implementing ...

Letter to Administrator Huerta - FAA Salary Bonuses

May 17, 2013 - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee joined a group of 17 senators in writing a letter ...

Heinrich's Bipartisan Bill To Reauthorize The Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Clears Key Committee

May 16, 2013 - Today, a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) to reauthorize the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA) cleared the Senate Committee on ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Association of University Centers on Disabilities Positions 0%
2011 The Children's Health Fund Positions (House Only) 0%
2011 AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association Positions 33%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $9,417,811.00
Total Spent $9,192,588.00
Cash On Hand $225,225.00
Debt $572,460.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Dean Heller refused to tell citizens where he 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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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact-form

Washington, D.C. Website
http://heller.senate.gov/

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

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/SenDeanHeller

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Senator-Dean-Heller/325751330177

Washington, D.C.
4 Russell Courtyard
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6244
Fax: 202-228-6753

District
Bruce Thompson Federal Building
400 South Virginia Street, Suite 738
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-686-5770
Fax: 775-686-5729

District
Lloyd George Federal Building
333 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 8203
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-388-6605
Fax: 702-388-6501

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