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Summary

Representative John R. Lewis

Full Name: John R. Lewis
Office: U.S. House (GA) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/1986
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lillian; 1 Child: John
Birth Date: 02/21/1940
Birth Place: Troy, AL
Home City: Atlanta, GA
Religion: Protestant

Recent Key Votes

HR 822 - Requiring State Reciprocity for Carrying Concealed Firearms
Legislation (Nay)

Nov. 16, 2011 - Authorizes an individual with a valid license to carry a concealed firearm to do so in any state other than his or her state ...

HR 5827 - Exempting Guns from an Estate for Bankruptcy Purposes
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

July 28, 2010

HR 627 - Allowing Loaded Guns in National Parks
Legislation (Nay)

May 20, 2009 - -Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from making any law restricting the possession of firearms or enforcing any such restrictions other than a state's pre-existing ...

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Recent Public Statements

Rep. John Lewis Cost of War Act Passes as Part of Defense Authorization Bill

June 14, 2013 - Yesterday, Rep. John Lewis's Cost of War Act amendment passed the House as a part of its Defense Authorization Bill. The act requires the Department ...

Letter to President Barack Obama - Currency manipulation in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

June 5, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

Letter to the State Child Welfare Administrators - Encourage States to Let Foster Kids Be Kids

June 4, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Gun Owners of America Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 0%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
2011 Gun Owners of America Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress, First Session 25%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,238,299.79
Total Spent $1,300,095.24
Cash On Hand $206,616.12
Debt $520.18
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Lewis 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 John R. Lewis's Congressional Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

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

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

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJohnLewis

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

Washington, D.C.
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351

District
The Equitable Building
100 Peachtree Street, Northwest
Suite 1920
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-659-0116
Fax: 404-331-0947

Key Staff
Michael Collins
Chief of Staff
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1005
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/formjohnlewis/contact.html

Key Staff
Jacob Gillison
Scheduler
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1005
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/formjohnlewis/contact.html

Key Staff
Brenda Jones
Communications Director
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1005
Phone: 202-225-3801
Fax: 202-225-0351
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/formjohnlewis/contact.html

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