Blake Farenthold
Former U.S. Representative
U.S. Representative
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TX - District 27
Republican
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Service: 2011-2018
Biography
A Representative from Texas. Born in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex. , December 12, 1961. Graduated from Incarnate Word High School, Corpus Christi, Tex. , 1980. B. S. , University of Texas, Austin, Tex. , 1985. J. D. , St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Tex. , 1989. Lawyer, private practice. Business owner. Radio commentator. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the three succeeding Congresses until his resignation on April 6, 2018 (January 3, 2011-April 6, 2018). Died on June 20, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Tex.
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Voting History
HR 5089
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Mar 22, 2018
HR 4467
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Mar 22, 2018
HR 1625
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
Voted Nay on Mar 22, 2018
HR 5131
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Mar 22, 2018
HR 4227
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Mar 22, 2018
Sponsored Bills
HR 2846: Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2018
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governm
HR 256: Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act
Status: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Hunter asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered
HR 5253: Office of Government Information Services Empowerment Act of 2018
Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
HRES 767: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to enter into contracts with nationally- or regionally-known franchises for the provision of food services in the cafeteria of the Longworth House Office Building in a food court setting.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 659: Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2017
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.
Cosponsored Bills
HR 4706: Music Modernization Act of 2017
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 5358: DRIVE-Safe Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
HR 2584: National Park Service Legacy Act of 2017
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
HR 3545: Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act
Status: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
HR 66: Route 66 Centennial Commission Act
Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee Memberships
No committee memberships found.
