Born in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 1955; received BA in economics from the University of California, 1976; earned MBT also from the University of California, 1977; tax accountant, Ernest & Young; Campbell Automotive Group, 1985-1995; president, chief executive officer, Saturn of Orange County, 1990-1999; chair chief executive officer, Saab of Orange County, 1999-present; assemblymember, California State Assembly, 2001-2004; Senator, California State Senate, 2005; won special election, United States House of Representatives, December 2005; elected as a Republican United States House of Representatives (December 6, 2005-present).

Born in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 1955; received BA in economics from the University of California, 1976; earned MBT also from the University of California, 1977; tax accountant, Ernest & Young; Campbell Automotive Group, 1985-1995; president, chief executive officer, (more)

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US House: 110th Congress AF&PA Voting Record
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
On H.R.2643: On Agreeing to the Amendment - Rep. John Peterson (R-PA-5) Natural Gas Exploration Amendment on Interior Appropriations (H.R. 2643). Permits natural gas exploration in Outer Continental Shelf 25 miles beyond the coastline.	Y
On H.R.2643: On Agreeing to the Amendment - Andrews Tongass Amendment on Interior Appropriations (H.R. 2643). Eliminates funds for forest management road building in the Tongass National Forest.	N
On H.R.3221: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe requirements for a Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard for calendar years 2010 through 2039.	N
On H.R.3997: Emergency Economic Stabilization Plan To Restore Stability In The Financial Markets, While Protecting Taxpayers On Main Street	Y
On H.R.3688:United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. Permits the trade agreement entered into with Peru to be initiated on or after January 1, 2008, provided that Peru complies with the provisions of the trade agreement (Sec. 101). Provides that the President may make changes to tariff rates as specified by the trade agreement in order to maintain a mutually beneficial cooperation between the United States and Peru and to meet the requirements of the trade agreement.	Y
On H.R.1424: Economic Stabilization Plan. A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy.	Y
This official's percentage on this voting record:		66%

109th Congress AF&PA Voting Record
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act. H.R.4200. RC 151. AF&PA supported. Passed: 243-181. FERRA would provide federal forestland managers the tools and expedited processes to conduct a timely and thorough evaluation of forest conditions following a catastrophic event – such as wildfire, hurricane, ice storm insect infestation, or disease outbreak – and allow for prompt recovery of those lands where appropriate. 5/17/06	Y
Putnam-Capps Amdmt. on Interior Approps bill (H.R.5386) R.C. 170. AF&PA opposed. Passed: 217-203. This amendment would would reinstate the 25 year old restriction on DOI's ability to spend money on pre-leasing or leasing activities for energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. 5/18/06	N
Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 (H.R.4761) R.C. 356. AF&PA supported. Legislation lifts the longstanding drilling bans in the outer continential shelf (OCS), allows states to set policy within 100 miles of their coastlines, and directs a share of revenues to producing states.	Y
Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006 (H.R.5970) R.C. 425. AF&PA Supported. Passed 230-180. Legislation combines Permanent Estate Tax Relief, Expiring Tax Provisions, an increase in the Minimum Wage, and a Timber Tax Provision (effective from date of enactment through 2007).	Y
This official's percentage on this voting record:		50%

US House: 110th Congress AF&PA Voting Record
Description	Preferred Position	This official's vote compared with the preferred position
On H.R.2643: On Agreeing to the Amendment - Rep. John Peterson (R-PA-5) Natural Gas Exploration Amendment on Interior Appropriations (H.R. 2643). Permits natural gas exploration in Outer Continental Shelf 25 miles beyond the coastline	Y
On H.R.2643: On Agreeing to the Amendment - Andrews Tongass Amendment on Interior Appropriations (H.R. 2643). Eliminates funds for forest management road building in the Tongass National Forest.	N
This official's percentage on this voting record:		0%

Symbol Key:
	Voted with the preferred position		Voted against the preferred position
Y	Voted YES	N	Voted NO
-	Did Not Vote	A	Absent
T	Paired Vote	Z	Presiding
P	Voted PRESENT

Cosponsorship of Key Legislation
Description	Preferred Position	Cosponsor of this Legislation?
111 H.R.622 H.R.622 introduced by Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME-2)contains language that would expand the Section 45 credit to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use.	Support
111 H.R.1799 To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the Interstate System, and for other purposes.	Support
110 H.R.1497 AF&PA supports H.R. 1497, legislation to combat illegal logging. Illegal logging depresses world legally harvested wood prices by seven to 16 percent on average and ignores important environmental constraints.	Support
110 H.R.1937 H.R. 1937, the Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement (TREE) Act, would allow the U.S. timber industry to continue to compete in the global economy by taxing all timber gains at a maximum rate of 14 percent and modernizing real estate investment trust (REIT) rules for timber property.	Support
110 H.R.2784 ENERGY. Co-sponsorship of the National Environment and Energy Development (NEED) Act shows support for enhancing our nation`s environmental, energy, economic, and national security by terminating long-standing Federal prohibitions on the domestic production of abundant offshore supplies of natural gas, dedicating fixed percentages of the resultant royalties for environmental restoration projects, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance for those in need, and to sharing a portion of such royalties with producing states.	Support
109 H.R.4318 H.R. 4318: To terminate the effect of all provisions of Federal law that prohibit the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf, to terminate all withdrawals of Federal submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf from leasing for exploration for, and development and production of, natural gas, and for other purposes. Introduced 11/15/05.	Support
108 H.R.1310 H.R. 1310 "Reforestation Tax Act": AF&PA-supported. The Reforestation Tax Act provides an incentive for landowners of all sizes to continue to hold and manage their forests in a manner that will maintain a long-term sustainable supply of fiber for future economic needs. Related Senate bill: S. 1381.	Support
108 H.R.3716 H.R. 3716, Provisions related to Countervailing Duties applied to nonmarket economy countries. AF&PA Supports. The Chinese government currently uses subsidies and other economic incentives to give their forest products producers an unfair trade advantage over American-made products in the industry. AF&PA supports legislation both chambers that would amend U.S. anti-subsidy law to apply the same countervailing duty measures to imports from non-market economies, such as China, that are applied to products from all other trading nations. Please contact your Representative to have them cosponsor H.R. 3716. (related Senate bill: S.2212)	Support

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