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Judy Biggert
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Judith Borg Biggert has been a Republican member of the House of Representatives since 1999, representing the 13th District of Illinois. (map)
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Record and controversies
Iraq War
Biggert has voted against the Iraq War Policy resolution; this passed anyway and expressed congress’s disapproval of Bush deploying 20,000 more troops to Iraq. [1] She also voted against Redeployment from Iraq Act; this passed and requires the the reduction of troops in Iraq by 5/1/2008. [2]
Biggert voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
Energy Storage Technology Advancement Act of 2007
October 16, 2007, Biggert worked with Republican representative Bob Inglis to sponsor research on hydrogen as an energy source under the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Act of 2007. It passed in the House Committee on Science and Technology through a voice vote. Judy was quoted saying, “Hydrogen has so much potential to not only transform how we produce and use energy, but also how we store energy.” [3]
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Biggert voted against this Act, which was passed and installed to try to make companies more environmentally conscious. [4]
Renewable Energy Standards
She voted against this bill that would force electric companies to use 15% renewable resources to create energy by 2020. [5]
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Biggert also voted against this bill, which would encourage renewable energy production and research through tax incentives [6]
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Bio
She was born August 15, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. She was educated at Stanford University and Northwestern University School of Law, and was a lawyer and member of the Illinois House of Representatives before entering the House. She has been a member in the U.S. House of Representatives since 11/3/1998. [7]
Congressional career
Biggert is the most Liberal of Illinois' U.S. Congressional Republicans [8]. She is a member of The Wish List, The Republican Majority For Choice, Republicans For Choice, The Republican Main Street Partnership, and Republicans For Environmental Protection.
Abortion
Biggert is pro-choice on abortion. In 2007, She was given high ratings by Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-choice America, but received low ratings from the National Right to Life Committee. [9]
Gun control
Biggert voted for the Trigger Lock Amendment that allows guns to be sold without trigger locks. [10] The National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America, gave her a high rating. [11]
Healthcare
She voted against Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (CHIP) [12] However, a local paper, The Aurora Beacon News, commended her for her action on poverty. [The Aurora Beacon News, 11/1/07: Homelessness: A defining issue http://judybiggert.house.gov/NewsRoom.aspx?FormMode=Detail&ID=767]
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Joseph Shannon to face Biggert in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [13] Biggert retained her seat.
Money in politics
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| Links to more campaign contribution information for Judy Biggert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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The top industry supporting Biggert is Insurance ($75,646), which is one of the largest industries in her district. [14]
- Revolving door profile for Judy Biggert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
The top industry supporting Judy Biggert is Insurance ($75,646), one of the main industries in her district. [ http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/indus.asp?CID=N00004762&cycle=2006]
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Judy Biggert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Judy Biggert from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Education and Labor
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommitee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommitee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Ranking Member
- House Committee on Science and Technology
- Subcommittee on Environment and Energy
- Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Education Reform
- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy Trade and Technology
- House Committee on Science
- Subcommittee on Energy - Chair
- Subcommittee on Environment Technology and Standards
- House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
Candidate data
Wikipedia also has an article on Judy Biggert. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
1317 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3515
Fax: 202-225-9420
Web Email
Website
District Office- Willowbrook:
6262 South Route 83, Suite 305
Hinsdale, IL 60527
Phone: 630-655-2052
Fax: 630-655-1061
Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Corresponding article on Wikipedia and Cause Caller. (If Cause Caller link does not work, pick from its list of senators and representatives.)
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| Committees: House Committee on Education and Labor, House Committee on Education and Labor/Subcommittee on Early Childhood Elementary and Secondary Education, House Committee on Education and Labor/Subcommittee on Higher Education Lifelong Learning and Competitiveness, House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on Financial Services/Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, House Committee on Financial Services/Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, House Committee on Science and Technology, House Committee on Science and Technology/Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science and Technology/Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation | |||
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 3, 1998 |
First Took Current Office: January 6, 1999 |
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Previous Political Work? Illinois House, 1993-1998 |
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Date of Birth: August 15, 1937 |
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