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Summary

Representative Erik Paulsen

Full Name: Erik Paulsen
Office: U.S. House (MN) - District 3, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kelly; 4 Children: Cassie, Briana, Tayler, Liesl
Birth Date: 05/14/1965
Birth Place: Bakersfield, CA
Home City: Eden Prairie, MN
Religion: Lutheran

Recent Key Votes

HR 3803 - District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Legislation (Yea)

July 31, 2012 - Prohibits an abortion, or attempted abortion, in the District of Columbia if the fetus has reached a probable post-fertilization age of 20 weeks or ...

HR 3541 - Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012
Legislation (Yea)

May 31, 2012 - Prohibits abortions sought due to the sex, gender, color, or race of the fetus, or the race of a parent of the fetus (Sec. ...

HR 358 - Amends Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to Prohibit Abortion Coverage
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 13, 2011 - Prohibits federal funds, including credits applied toward qualified health plans and cost-sharing reductions, from being used to pay for abortions or to cover the ...

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Recent Public Statements

Paulsen Statement on Friday's Hearing Examining IRS Targeting Conservative Groups

May 13, 2013 - Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03), member of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statements after the Ways and Means Committee announced a hearing ...

Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act

April 25, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of this important legislation which will ensure U.S. manufacturers of medical devices, computer chips, ...

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

April 18, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, last month at a Senate hearing outlining ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2013 Planned Parenthood Positions (Feb 26, 2013 0%
2011-2012 National Right to Life Committee Positions 100%
2012 Planned Parenthood Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $3,113,793.48
Total Spent $2,567,483.39
Cash On Hand $693,846.38
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Erik Paulsen 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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Contact Information

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

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

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

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

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/RepErikPaulsen

Washington, D.C.
127 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2871
Fax: 202-225-6351

District
250 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 230
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 952-405-8510
Fax: 952-405-8514

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