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Representative Spencer T. Bachus

Full Name: Spencer T. Bachus
Office: U.S. House (AL) - District 6, Republican
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Linda; 5 Children; 2 Stepchildren
Birth Date: 12/28/1947
Birth Place: Birmingham, AL
Home City: Vestavia Hills, AL
Religion: Baptist

Recent Key Votes

HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012
Legislation (Yea)

Aug. 2, 2012 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide compensation to eligible producers on a farm for livestock losses that resulted from either of the following ...

HR 1837 - Water Resources in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 29, 2012 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to allocate water for irrigation purposes to existing Central Valley Project water service contractors within the Sacramento River ...

HR 1633 - Limits Regulation of Farm Dust
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 8, 2011 - Exempts "nuisance dust" from regulation under the Clean Air Act, except for those geographic areas where the dust is not regulated by a state, ...

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Recent Public Statements

Congressman Cleaver Fights for Changes for Chronically Ill

April 26, 2013 - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, has reintroduced the Patient Centered Quality Care for Life Act (HR 1666) to help those with chronic and serious illness in ...

Bill to Improve Supportive Patient Care Reintroduced

April 23, 2013 - Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-6) today announced the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation intended to improve supportive care for patients diagnosed with cancer and other serious illnesses. ...

Congressman Bachus Statement on Bombings at Boston Marathon

April 15, 2013 - Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-6) made the following statement tonight on the bombings at the Boston Marathon. "The House of Representatives held a moment of prayer ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 American Farm Bureau Federation Positions 100%
2009-2010 National Farmers Union Positions 0%
2009-2010 American Farm Bureau Federation Positions 66%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,725,003.77
Total Spent $2,904,500.84
Cash On Hand $260,462.29
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Spencer Bachus 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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View Spencer T. Bachus's Congressional Election 1996 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/write/bachus/email-me.shtml

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/SpencerBachus?ref=ts

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/BachusAL06

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/congressmanbachus

Washington, D.C.
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082

District
1900 International Park Drive
Suite 107
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 205-969-2296
Fax: 205-969-3958

District
703 Second Avenue North
Post Office Box 502
Clanton, AL 35046
Phone: 205-280-0704
Fax: 205-280-3060

Key Staff
Catelin Walker
Scheduler
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0106
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082

Key Staff
Tim Johnson
Press Secretary
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0106
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082

Key Staff
Michael Staley
Chief of Staff
2246 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0106
Phone: 202-225-4921
Fax: 202-225-2082

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