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Summary

Representative Peter J. Roskam

Full Name: Peter J. Roskam
Office: U.S. House (IL) - District 6, Republican
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Elizabeth; 4 Children
Birth Date: 09/13/1961
Birth Place: Hinsdale, IL
Home City: Wheaton, IL
Religion: Protestant

Recent Key Votes

HR 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012
Legislation (Yea)

May 16, 2012 - Requires all programs funded by the Violence Against Women Act to have a nondiscrimination policy that includes race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and ...

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Recent Public Statements

Roskam, Lipinski Introduce Legislation to Promote Responsible Leadership in the Palestinian Authority

April 23, 2013 - Today, Reps. Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) introduced legislation urging Palestinian political stability in order to prevent a Hamas takeover of the Palestinian ...

Letter to Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

April 19, 2013 - Only available in PDF, view source link to view letter.

Roll Call - Roskam Tax Day Q&A (Part II): "Comprehensive' and "Immigration' Won't Fly in House

April 16, 2013 - By David Drucker What are the prospects for an immigration overhaul in the House? Are Republicans relishing another debt ceiling showdown with President Barack Obama? ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Federally Employed Women Positions 33%
2010 Federally Employed Women Positions 30%
2009-2010 American Association of University Women Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $3,277,931.90
Total Spent $3,406,887.17
Cash On Hand $1,043,239.33
Debt $10,373.61
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Peter Roskam 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://forms.house.gov/roskam/webforms/zipauthen_contact.shtml

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

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

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://facebook.com/RepRoskam

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/roskamil06

Washington, D.C.
227 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4561
Fax: 202-225-1166

District
2700 International Drive, Suite 304
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-232-0006
Fax: 630-232-7393

Key Staff
Brigitta Johnson
Scheduler
507 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1306
Phone: 202-225-4561
Fax: 202-225-1166

Key Staff
Steven Moore
Chief of Staff
507 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1306
Phone: 202-225-4561
Fax: 202-225-1166

Key Staff
Matt Vriesema
Press Secretary
507 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-1306
Phone: 202-225-4561
Fax: 202-225-1166

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