Jon C. Porter
Former U.S. Representative
U.S. Representative
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NV - District 3
Republican
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Service: 2003-2009
Biography
A Representative from Nevada. Born in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, on May 16, 1955. Graduated from Humboldt High School, Humboldt, Iowa, 1973. Attended Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, Iowa. Businessman. Member of the Boulder, Nev. , city council, 1983-1993. Mayor, Boulder, Nev. , 1987-1991. Member of the Nevada state senate, 1994-2002. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth Congress and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-January 3, 2009). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Eleventh Congress in 2008.
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Voting History
HR 1907
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Yea on Sep 22, 2008
HR 6685
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Voted Yea on Sep 22, 2008
HR 6460
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Voted Aye on Sep 18, 2008
HR 3036
On Passage
Voted Yea on Sep 18, 2008
HR 3036
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Voted Aye on Sep 18, 2008
Sponsored Bills
HR 6837: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7925 West Russell Road in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Private First Class Irving Joseph Schwartz Post Office Building".
Status: Received in the Senate.
HR 7104: National Commission on Financial Collapse and Recovery Act of 2008
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 6909: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to give priority to consideration of applications for permits and other authorizations required for renewable energy projects on Federal public land, and for other purposes.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
HRES 1432: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 816: Orchard Detention Basin Flood Control Act
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1012.
Cosponsored Bills
HR 6867: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008
Status: Became Public Law No: 110-449.
HR 5714: United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008
Status: Became Public Law No: 110-450.
HR 6949: Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
HR 7131: Southern Nevada Higher Education Land Act of 2008
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
HRES 245: Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee Memberships
No committee memberships found.
