Peter T. King
Former U.S. Representative
U.S. Representative
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NY - District 2
Republican
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Service: 1993-2021
Biography
A Representative from New York. Born in New York, New York County, N. Y. , April 5, 1944. B. A. , St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, N. Y. , 1965. J. D. , Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Ind. , 1968. New York Army National Guard, 1968-1973. Lawyer, private practice. Nassau County, N. Y. Deputy attorney, 1972-1974. Member of the Hempstead, N. Y. , town council, 1977-1981. Nassau County, N. Y. Comptroller, 1981-1993. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the thirteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993- January 3, 2021). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress in 2020. Chair, Committee on Homeland Security (One Hundred Ninth and One Hundred Twelfth Congresses).
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Voting History
HR 6395
On Passage, Objections of the President to the Contrary Notwithstanding
Voted Yea on Dec 28, 2020
HR 9051
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted Yea on Dec 28, 2020
HR 133
On Concurring in Senate Amdt with Amdt (Except Divisions B, C, E, and F)
Voted Yea on Dec 21, 2020
HR 133
On Concurring in Senate Amdt with Portion of Amdt Comprising of Divisions B, C, E, and F
Voted Yea on Dec 21, 2020
HRES 1271
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Voted Nay on Dec 21, 2020
Sponsored Bills
HR 1313: Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
HR 5910: For the relief of Terence George.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
HR 5570: Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 5452: Sandy Duplication of Benefits Fairness Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HRES 691: Honoring the accomplishments and charitable contributions of Peter Morgan Alonso of the New York Mets upon his being named the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Cosponsored Bills
HR 8988: Save Jobs During the Pandemic Act of 2020
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8801: Air America Act of 2020
Status: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6818)
HR 8696: Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services
HR 8662: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8485: Health and Fitness Recovery Act of 2020
Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means
Committee Memberships
No committee memberships found.
