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Summary

Commissioner Joseph M. Hoeffel

Biographical

Current Office: Commissioner (PA) - At-Large
Last Elected: 2002
Next Election: 2004
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Francesca Montori; 2 Children: Mary and Jake
Birth Date: 09/03/1950
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
Home City: Abington, PA
Religion: Protestant

Recent Key Votes

HR 10 - 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 8, 2004 - -Defines the responsibilities of the National Intelligence Director, which include unifying the intelligence community, directing the NCTC, developing interagency counter-terrorism plans, and serving as the ...

HR 4520 - JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Strength)
Legislation (Nay)

Oct. 7, 2004 - -Provides an estimated $145 billion in new tax reductions to U.S. corporations over the next 10 years. -Reduces the corporate tax rate from 35% to ...

HR 1308 - Child Tax Credit Bill
Legislation (Yea)

Sept. 23, 2004 - -Provides a five year extension on the $1,000/per child tax credit (Sec. 101). -Ensures that tax relief for taxpayers in the 10% bracket as well ...

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Recent Public Statements

Letter to Constituents

Nov. 23, 2004 - November 23, 2004 Dear Friends, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District in the House ...

Honoring Whitemarsh Township

Nov. 18, 2004 - HONORING WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP -- (Extensions of Remarks - November 18, 2004) Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the residents of Whitemarsh Township, ...

Honoring Dr. Irwin Rose

Nov. 18, 2004 - HONORING DR. IRWIN ROSE -- (Extensions of Remarks - November 18, 2004) Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Irwin Rose, who ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2003 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 22%
2002 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 76%
2003 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 78%
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Campaign Finances

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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

District Email
JHoeffel@montcopa.org

District
Post Office Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Phone: 610-278-3020
Fax: 610-278-5943

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