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Summary

Representative Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky

Full Name: Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky
Office: U.S. House (IN) - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/1984
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Joanne; 2 Children: John, Tim
Birth Date: 08/13/1949
Birth Place: Gary, IN
Home City: Merrillville, IN
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 1388 - National Volunteer Program Expansion
Legislation (Yea)

March 31, 2009 - Authorizes funding to promote, operate, and expand service-learning programs in elementary and secondary schools through training, curriculum development, program assessment methods, and community outreach ...

HR 1388 - National Volunteer Program Expansion
Legislation (Yea)

March 18, 2009 - Authorizes funding to promote, operate, and expand service-learning programs in elementary and secondary schools through training, curriculum development, program assessment methods, and community outreach ...

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Recent Public Statements

Letter to Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense and Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security - Muscatatuck Training Exercises

May 8, 2013 - Members of the Indiana congressional delegation have extended an invitation to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, and Secretary of ...

Letter to Ray LaHood, Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation and Michael Huerta, Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration - UAS Test Site

May 6, 2013 - The Indiana Congressional delegation today sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta expressing ...

Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Future of Department of Defense at FY 14 Budget Hearing

April 16, 2013 - Congressman Visclosky delivered an opening statement before a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee on Defense this morning. The panel heard testimony from Secretary of ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Family Research Council Positions 0%
2008-2011 Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 0%
2012 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby Positions 91%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $785,240.06
Total Spent $1,061,227.42
Cash On Hand $219,150.19
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Pete Visclosky 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 Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky's Indiana Congressional Election 2008 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://visclosky.house.gov/contact-pete/email-pete

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

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/PeteVisclosky1

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

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/repvisclosky

Washington, D.C.
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

District
7895 Broadway, Suite A
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-795-1844
Fax: 219-795-1850
Toll Free: 888-423-7383

Key Staff
Chuck Brimmer
Chief of Staff
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

Key Staff
Kory Baack
Scheduler
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

Key Staff
Justin Kitch
Press Secretary
2256 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1401
Phone: 202-225-2461
Fax: 202-225-2493

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