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Summary

Representative James 'Jim' David Matheson

Full Name: James 'Jim' David Matheson
Office: U.S. House (UT) - District 4, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2000
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Amy; 2 Children: William, Harris
Birth Date: 03/21/1960
Birth Place: Salt Lake City, UT
Home City: Salt Lake City, UT
Religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Recent Key Votes

HR 3012 - Repeals Certain Green Cards Limitations
Legislation (Yea)

Nov. 29, 2011 - Repeals country limits for immigrant visas made available to employment-based immigrants, whereas existing law specified that no more than 7 percent of the total ...

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Recent Public Statements

Letter to Speaker Boehner, Leader Pelosi, Leader Cantor and Congressman Hoyer - Opposition to Obamacare Exemption Talks

April 25, 2013 - In a letter today to House Speaker John Boehner, Majority Leader Eric Cantor, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, Utah ...

Reps. Latta and Matheson Release Draft Legislation to Strengthen the Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain

April 22, 2013 - today, U.S. Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Jim Matheson (D-UT) released draft legislation to strengthen and improve the safety of our nation's drug supply chain. ...

Daily Utah Chronicle - Congress Introduces Bill to Curb Stafford Loan Rate Hike

April 22, 2013 - By Anna Drysdale It's no secret that paying for college can be tricky business, and many students rely on federal loans and grants to pay ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009 Women Employed Positions 50%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,360,398.97
Total Spent $2,384,427.10
Cash On Hand $16,841.59
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jim Matheson 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://mathesonforms.house.gov/contact-form

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJimMatheson?ref=sgm

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

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

Washington, D.C.
2211 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638
Toll Free: 877-677-9743

District
9067 South 1300 West
Suite 101
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-486-1236
Fax: 801-486-1417
Toll Free: 877-677-9743

Key Staff
Stacey Alexander
Chief of Staff
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4402
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

Key Staff
Kendall Murphy
Scheduler
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4402
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

Key Staff
Allyson Heyrend
Press Secretary
1323 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4402
Phone: 202-225-3011
Fax: 202-225-5638

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