Steve Austria

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Steve Austria is currently 7th Congressional District of Ohio

Steve Austria has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of the State of Ohio, since 2009 (map).

Positions, record and controversies

Economy

To stimulate the economy, Austria says he will work to provide permanent tax relief to families and reduce regulations that hamper growth on businesses. To lower gas prices, Austria says he will vote to allow drilling for oil and natural gas domestically, and support alternative energy resources like nuclear power, clean coal and hydrogen.

National Security

Austria says he will ensure that the troops have the proper tools to do their jobs.

Immigration

Austria supports strengthening borders to prevent illegal immigration. He does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Spending

Austria says he will work to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure that the government does not spend above its budget constraints.

Second Amendment

Austria believes that citizens have the right to own and carry guns provided, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights.

Abortion

Austria says he will "defend the unborn at all levels".

Bio

2008 elections

Austria won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate Sharen Swartz Neuhardt for retiring incumbent Rep. David Hobson's (R-Ohio) vacant seat.

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Committees and affiliations

Committees

Austria will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Contact

Campaign Contact Information

Steve Austria for Congress
2537 Obetz Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45434
Brad Mascho
(937) 322-0045
steve@steveaustriaforcongress.com

Articles and resources

Related SourceWatch articles

• 2008 U.S. congressional elections
  • 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
• Portal:Ohio and the U.S. Congress

External resources

• 2008 Race Tracker page on Ohio’s 7th Congressional District
• Official Austria for Congress website

External articles

Corresponding article on Wikipedia and Cause Caller. (If Cause Caller link does not work, pick from its list of senators and representatives.)

Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives
111th Congress
Leadership Position:	Committees Chaired:	Committees, Ranking Member On:	Caucuses:
Committees: House Committee on the Budget, House Committee on Homeland Security
110th Congress
Leadership Position: n/a	Committees Chaired: n/a	Committees, Ranking Member On: n/a	Caucuses: n/a
Committees: n/a
Congressional Career
First Elected to Current Office: November 4, 2008	First Took Current Office: January 3, 2009	Next Election: November 2, 2010	Term Ends:
Freshman Member? Yes	Previous Political Work? Ohio House of Representatives (1998-200), Ohio Senate (2001-2009)	Other Party Membership:
District Offices:
1. 5 W. North St., Ste. 200, Springfield, OH 45504 Phone: 937-325-0474 / Fax: 937-325-9188
Campaign Contact:
Website: Webform Email: / Email: Campaign Offices: 1. Phone: / Fax:
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Date of Birth: October 12, 1958