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John M. Shimkus' Political Summary on Issue: Health and Health Care

John Shimkus
Full Name: John M. Shimkus
Office: U.S. House (IL) - District 15, Republican
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House - District 15
General Nov. 4, 2014
Primary March 18, 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Karen; 3 Children: Daniel, David, Joshua
Birth Date: 02/21/1958
Birth Place: Collinsville, IL
Home City: Collinsville, IL
Religion: Lutheran

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Issue Category:

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06/30/2014
Statement:

Shimkus Praises Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Decision, Renews Call for HHS Transparency on Abortion Coverage
06/27/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Positions (June 27, 2014))
06/18/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (Positions (June 4, 2014))
06/09/2014
Press Release:

Shimkus Seeks Input from VA Employees, Vets
06/03/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 38% by American Public Health Association (Positions)
04/22/2014
Letter:

Letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration - Generic Drug Labeling
03/10/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by American Veterinary Medical Assoctiation (Positions on Professional Advocacy)
02/27/2014
Press Release:

Shimkus Unveils Discussion Draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act
02/18/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 17% by Food Policy Action (Positions)
01/22/2014
Letter:

Letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administraation - FDA's Proposed Change to Generic Drug Labeling Policy
01/16/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (Positions (Jan. 14, 2014))
01/09/2014
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Positions captured January 9, 2014 (reflect past 6 years' voting record))
12/12/2013
Press Release:

Green, Gingrey Introduce ADAPT Act to Safeguard Public Health
12/11/2013
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 2019 - Kids First Research Act of 2013
11/22/2013
Letter:

Letter to House Speak Boehner and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi - Reps. Flores, Maffei Lead Bipartisan Effort to Pass Long-Term Fix to Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate
08/02/2013
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Amendment Vote) - H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
07/17/2013
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 2667 - Authority for Mandate Delay Act
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 2668 - Fairness for American Families Act
06/28/2013
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 25% by AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association (Positions)
06/18/2013
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 29% by Food Policy Action (Positions)
06/13/2013
Press Release:

President Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Help Protect Jobs, Keep Pets and Livestock Safe
06/03/2013
Press Release:

House Overwhelmingly Passes Legislation to Help Protect Jobs, Keep Pets and Livestock Safe
05/28/2013
Letter:

Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - VA Disability Claims Backlog
05/16/2013
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 45 - Repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care-Related Provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
03/21/2013
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - H Con Res 25 - Establishing the Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2014 and Setting Forth Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2015 Through 2023
02/26/2013
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Positions captured February, 2013 (reflect voting records of past 6 years))
02/25/2013
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (Positions)
02/11/2013
Statement:

Shimkus Inviting Secretary Shinseki to Visit Illiana Health Care System
07/11/2012
Statement:

Shimkus Votes to Repeal Obamacare
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 6079 - Repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
06/28/2012
Statement:

Shimkus Comments on Supreme Court's Patient Protection Act Decision
06/11/2012
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Positions captured June, 2012 (reflect voting records of past 6 years))
06/07/2012
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 436 - Repeals Excise Tax on Medical Devices
05/25/2012
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by Association of University Centers on Disabilities (Positions)
05/23/2012
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by The Children's Health Fund (Positions (House Only))
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 33% by AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Advocacy Association (Positions)
05/15/2012
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Positions (House Only))
04/23/2012
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by American Nurses Association (Positions)
04/16/2012
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (Positions)
02/01/2012
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 1173 - Repeals the CLASS Act
11/29/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by League of Women Voters (Children's Health Issues Score)
09/02/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 100% by American Veterinary Medical Assoctiation (Positions on Professional Advocacy)
07/28/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 33% by Alzheimer's Impact Movement (Positions)
06/16/2011
Statement:

House Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Drug-Resistant Infections
06/13/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Positions)
05/26/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by American Public Health Association (Positions)
05/25/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 50% by American Hospital Association (Positions)
05/04/2011
Vote:

John Shimkus voted Yea (Passage) - HR 1214 - Repealing Funding for School-Based Health Center Construction
04/22/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 0% by National Breast Cancer Coalition (Positions)
04/14/2011
Rating:

John Shimkus was rated 33% by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (U.S. House Score)

Contact Information

Campaign Email
campaign@volunteersforshimkus.com

Campaign Webmail

Campaign Website

Campaign Social Media

Washington, D.C. Webmail

Washington, D.C. Website

Office Social Media

Campaign
504 Sumner Boulevard
Collinsville, IL 62234

Campaign
Post Office Box 661
Collinsville, IL 62234
Phone: 618-344-1919

Washington, D.C.
2452 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5271
Fax: 202-225-5880

District
110 East Locust Street, Room 12
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-252-8271
Fax: 618-252-8317

District
15 Professional Park Drive
Maryville, IL 62062
Phone: 618-288-7190
Fax: 618-288-7219

District
101 North 4th Street, Suite 303
Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: 217-347-7947
Fax: 217-342-1219

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