| Full Name: | Mark Begich |
|---|---|
| Office: | U.S. Senate (AK) - Jr, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Deborah; 1 Child: Jacob |
| Birth Date: | 03/30/1962 |
| Birth Place: | Anchorage, AK |
| Home City: | Anchorage, AK |
Summary
Senator Mark Begich
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
S Amdt 139 - Prohibits the United States From Entering into the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty
Amendment (Yea)
March 23, 2013
S Amdt 2107 - Authorizes Import of FDA-Approved Drugs from Canada
Amendment (Yea)
May 24, 2012 - Authorizes individuals to import prescription drugs into the United States from approved Canadian pharmacies if the pharmacies comply with the following regulations: The ...
HR 2072 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
May 15, 2012 - Reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank until the end of fiscal year 2014, whereas existing law authorized the Bank until the end of fiscal year 2011 ...
Recent Public Statements
Begich Disappointed Provisions to Prosecute Sexual Assault Criminals in the Military are Watered Down
June 14, 2013 - U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today expressed disappointment that stronger measures to combat military sexual assault were stripped from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal ...
Begich Meets with Top White House Advisor on the Arctic
June 13, 2013 - Though generally supportive of the goals outlined in the report, Senator Begich today told the Obama administration they need to back up a recently released ...
Begich Continues Fight to Protect Alaska Fishing Industry
More Public Statements
June 13, 2013 - Determined to ensure the Alaska seafood processing industry maintains a steady and reliable workforce, U.S. Senator Mark Begich today announced an amendment to the immigration ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2010 | International Foodservice Distributors Association Positions | 0% |
| 2009-2010 | USA Engage Positions | 50% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $6,603,913.00 |
| Total Spent | $5,651,650.00 |
| Cash On Hand | $952,260.00 |
| Debt | $3,225.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Mark Begich repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://begich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=EmailSenator
Washington, D.C. Website
http://begich.senate.gov/public/
Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Begich
Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/USSenatorMarkBegich
Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/SenatorBegich
Washington, D.C.
111 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3004
Fax: 202-224-2354
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
Whitecliff Building
Suite 230
1900 First Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-3000
Fax: 907-247-3000
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
Benco Building
805 Frontage Road
Suite 101
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 907-283-4000
Fax: 907-283-4401
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
101 12th Avenue
Room 328
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-456-0261
Fax: 907-451-7290
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
Peterson Tower
510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-271-5915
Fax: 907-258-9305
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
One Sealaska Plaza
Suite 308
Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907-586-7700
Fax: 907-586-7702
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
851 East Westpoint Drive
Suite 309
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-357-9956
Fax: 907-357-9964
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
