| Full Name: | Paul J. Cook |
|---|---|
| Current Office: | U.S. House - District 8, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Family: | Wife: Jeannie |
| Home City: | Yucca Valley, CA |
| Religion: | Catholic |
Representative Paul J. Cook
Biographical
Recent Key Votes
AB 2132 - Encourages State Universities to Include Public Service in Tenure Policy
Legislation (Nay)
Aug. 29, 2012 - Encourages universities in the California State University and the University of California systems to include a service component in the review for retention, tenure, ...
AB 165 - Prohibits Public Schools from Charging Fees for Educational Activities
Legislation (Nay)
Sept. 6, 2011 - -Prohibits school districts from requiring a student to pay a fee, pay a security deposit, or purchase materials or equipment in order to participate in ...
SB 161 - Administration of Epilepsy Medication in Schools
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Aug. 30, 2011 - -Specifies that medication should be administered by medical personnel whenever possible (Sec. 2). -Authorizes school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to provide ...
Recent Public Statements
Letter to Secretary LaHood - Preventing Closures of Air Traffic Control Towers
May 2, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.
Rep. Cook Presents Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Establishment Act to House Natural Resources Subcommittee
April 26, 2013 - Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) presented his plan for the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area on Friday morning to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee ...
Rep. Paul Cook Offers Alternative Plan to Twentynine Palms Base Expansion
More Public Statements
April 19, 2013 - Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Marine Corps' proposal to expand the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | California State University Positions | 67% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $590,514.28 |
| Total Spent | $564,481.44 |
| Cash On Hand | $26,032.84 |
| Debt | $32,323.65 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Paul Cook 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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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote SmartContact Information
Capitol Webmail
https://cook.house.gov/contact/email-me
Capitol Website
https://cook.house.gov/
Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RepPaulCook
Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/RepPaulCook
Washington, D.C.
1222 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5861
District
14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley Town Hall
Apple Valley, CA 92307