Representative Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky

Biographical

Full Name: Peter 'Pete' J. Visclosky
Current Office: U.S. House - 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
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

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

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 146 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
Legislation (Yea)

March 25, 2009 - Adds land to wilderness areas in 9 states under the National Wilderness Preservation System (Title I). Affirms that no provision of this ...

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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
2011 The Humane Society Legislative Fund Positions 25%
2010-2011 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Positions 100%
2011 American Veterinary Medical Assoctiation Positions on Professional Advocacy 100%
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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

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