Randy Neugebauer
Randy Neugebauer (b. December 24, 1949, in St. Louis,MO) is a formerRepublican member of theU.S. House of Representatives from the state ofTexas. Neugebauer represented the19th Congressional District of Texas from 2003 to 2017.
Neugebauer began his political career as a city council member for Lubbock, Texas. He served in that position from 1992 to 1998 and as Mayor pro tempore from 1994 to 1996.
Biography
After graduating from Texas Tech University, Neugebauer went on to own a small construction business. He has also served as president of two building associations.[1]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Neugebauer's academic, professional, and political career:[2]
- 2003-2017: U.S. Representative fromTexas' 19th Congressional District
- 1994-1996: Mayor pro tempore, Lubbock, TX
- 1992-1998: City council member, Lubbock, TX
- 1972: Graduated from Texas Tech University
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2015-2016
Neugebauer served on the following committees:[3]
2013-2014
Neugebauer served on the following committees:[4]
- Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community OpportunityChairman
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Environment
2011-2012
Neugebauer was a member of the following House committees:[5]
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Oversight and InvestigationsChairman
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
- Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
- Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation
Key votes
114th Congress
The first session of the114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[6][7] For more information pertaining to Neugebauer's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[8]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, theHouse rejected thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302.Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged withtrade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Neugebauer was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA.[9][10]
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, theHouse passed thetrade promotion authority (TPA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives thepresident fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent toCongress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill includingtrade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Neugebauer was one of 191Republicans to support the measure.[11][12]
Trade promotion authority second vote After thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) andtrade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass theHouse together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment toHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except forTed Yoho (R-Fla.). Neugebauer was one of 190Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[13][14]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote TheHouse passedHR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. TheSenate packagedtrade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along withtrade promotion authority (TPA), whichCongress passed as part ofHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Neugebauer was one of 132Republicans to vote against HR 1295.[15][16]
Defense spending authorization
On May 15, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Neugebauer voted with 227 otherRepublicans and 41Democrats to approve the bill.[17] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[18]
On November 5, 2015, theHouse passedS 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[19][20] Neugebauer voted with 234 otherRepublicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[21] On November 10, 2015, theSenate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[22]
2016 Budget proposal
On April 30, 2015, theHouse voted to approveSConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Neugebauer voted with 225 otherRepublicans to approve the bill.[23][24][25]
2015 budget
On October 28, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[26] Neugebauer voted with 166Republicans against the bill.[27] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[28] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015
On May 14, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required PresidentBarack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review.Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Neugebauer voted with 222 otherRepublicanrepresentatives to approve the bill.[29][30]
Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, theHouse rejectedHR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approvingthe nuclear agreement with Iran. Neugebauer voted with 243Republicans and 25Democrats against the bill.[31][32]
Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Neugebauer voted with 244Republicans and twoDemocrats for the bill.[33][34]
Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, theHouse passedH Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of theIran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. HouseRepublicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Neugebauer voted with 244Republicans for the resolution.[35][36]
Export-Import Bank
On October 27, 2015, theHouse passedHR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[37] Neugebauer voted with 116Republicans and oneDemocrat against the bill.[38]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revisedHR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from theForeign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Neugebauer voted with 195Republicans and 142Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[39][40]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Neugebauer voted with 237Republicans in favor of the bill.[41][42]
Cyber security
On April 23, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[43] Neugebauer voted with 219Republicans and 135Democrats to approve the bill.[44]
On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[45] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Neugebauer voted with 201Republicans and 105Democrats in favor of the bill.[46]
Immigration
On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[47] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Neugebauer voted with 241Republicans and 47Democrats in favor of the bill.[48]
113th Congress
The second session of the113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[49] For more information pertaining to Neugebauer's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[50]
National security
NDAA
Neugebauer voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[51]
DHS Appropriations
Neugebauer voted for HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[52]
CISPA (2013)
Neugebauer voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[53]
Economy
Farm bill
On January 29, 2014, theU.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013,H.R. 2642, also known as theFarm Bill.[54] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[55][56] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[56] Neugebauer voted with 161 otherRepublicanrepresentatives in favor of the bill.
2014 Budget
On January 15, 2014, theRepublican-runHouse approvedH.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[57][58] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64Republicans and threeDemocrats voting against the bill.[58] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[59] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected theAffordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Neugebauer joined with the 63 otherRepublicans and 3Democrats who voted against the bill.[57][58]
Government shutdown
- See also:United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[60] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen.Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[61] Neugebauer voted in favor of the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[62]
The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by theSenate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made bySenate Democrats was to require income verification forObamacare subsidies.[63] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming fromRepublican members. Neugebauer voted against HR 2775.[64]
Neugebauer posted a photo on his Facebook page of his request to have his pay withheld.[65]
Federal Pay Adjustment Act
Neugebauer voted for HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[66]
Immigration
Morton Memos Prohibition
Neugebauer voted for House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[67] The vote largely followed party lines.[68]
Healthcare
Healthcare Reform Rules
Neugebauer voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[69]
Social issues
Abortion
Neugebauer voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[70]
Government affairs
HR 676
On July 30, 2014, theU.S. House approveda resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. FiveRepublicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky,Paul Broun of Georgia,Scott Garrett of New Jersey,Walter Jones of North Carolina andSteve Stockman of Texas—voted withDemocrats against the lawsuit.[71] Neugebauer joined the other 224Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[72][73]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Neugebauer voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[74]
Campaign themes
2014
Neugebauer's campaign website listed the following issues:[75]
- Stop Obamacare
- Excerpt: "Congressman Neugebauer’s first priority is to stop Obamacare. Obamacare is a disaster. People are losing their coverage and their doctors; and families are paying more for health care, not less. Obamacare is also a job-killer. Obamacare has stopped small and large businesses from hiring, and many are laying employees off or moving them to part-time."
- Defend Our Second Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "President Obama has a total disregard for our Constitutional right to bear arms. He uses every opportunity to restrict, or eliminate, the rights of Texas gun owners. As a gun-owner, a hunter, and a proud life-time member of the NRA, Congressman Neugebauer is a Constitutional conservative who has earned an “A” Rating from the NRA. "
- Stand Up for Our Values
- Excerpt: "There is no stronger advocate in Congress for family values than Congressman Neugebauer. As a member of the Values Action Team and the Prayer Caucus, he makes his focus on families a daily priority. With a 100% lifetime rating from the National Right to Life, he is a firm believer in protecting the unborn. He believes that every life begins at conception and deserves the right to be born. He also believes that marriage is between one man and one woman."
- Cut Spending, Eliminate Debt, Balance the Federal Budget
- Excerpt: "Congressman Neugebauer voted against raising the debt ceiling and will do so again. He has also authored legislation to implement a Constitutional Amendment requiring a two-thirds vote to raise the debt limit, and he supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution."
- A Strong Advocate For Farmers and Ranchers
- Excerpt: "As a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Neugebauer is intricately involved in shaping the path and policies of the future of American agriculture. He is the author of the CROP Act, which would provide an additional safety net for farmers through the crop insurance program."
Elections
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as safely Republican.Jodey Arrington (R) defeatedMark Lawson (G) andTroy Bonar (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Arrington defeatedGlen Robertson in the Republican primary runoff election on May 24, 2016. Robertson and Arrington defeatedGreg Garrett,Donald May,DeRenda Warren,Don Parrish,Jason Corley,John Key, andMichael Bob Starr in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016, to advance to the runoff election. No Democratic candidates filed to run in the race. IncumbentRandy Neugebauer did not seek re-election.[76][77][78]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jodey ArringtonIncumbent | 86.7% | 176,314 | |
| Libertarian | Troy Bonar | 8.5% | 17,376 | |
| Green | Mark Lawson | 4.8% | 9,785 | |
| Total Votes | 203,475 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Robertson | 26.8% | 27,868 | ||
| Jodey Arrington | 25.9% | 27,013 | ||
| Michael Bob Starr | 21.4% | 22,303 | ||
| Donald May | 9.2% | 9,616 | ||
| Greg Garrett | 8% | 8,309 | ||
| Jason Corley | 2.5% | 2,558 | ||
| DeRenda Warren | 2.2% | 2,323 | ||
| Don Parrish | 2.1% | 2,197 | ||
| John Key | 1.9% | 1,959 | ||
| Total Votes | 104,146 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodey Arrington | 53.7% | 25,322 | ||
| Glen Robertson | 46.3% | 21,832 | ||
| Total Votes | 47,154 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Neugebauer wonre-election to theU.S. House in 2014. He defeatedDonald May andChris Winn to win the Republican nomination in the primary election on March 4, 2014. He defeatedNeal Marchbanks (D) andRichard Peterson (L) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[79]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy NeugebauerIncumbent | 77.1% | 89,326 | |
| Democratic | Neal Marchbanks | 18.4% | 21,325 | |
| Libertarian | Richard Peterson | 4.4% | 5,120 | |
| Write-in | Donald L. Vance | 0% | 54 | |
| Total Votes | 115,825 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy NeugebauerIncumbent | 64.4% | 39,611 | ||
| Donald May | 23.6% | 14,498 | ||
| Chris Winn | 12.1% | 7,429 | ||
| Total Votes | 61,538 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Neugebauer ran in the2012 election for theU.S. House to representTexas'19th District. He defeatedChris Winn in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012. He then defeatedRichard Peterson (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[80][81]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy NeugebauerIncumbent | 85% | 163,239 | |
| Libertarian | Richard Peterson | 15% | 28,824 | |
| Total Votes | 192,063 | |||
| Source:Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Randy NeugebauerIncumbent | 74.3% | 45,444 |
| Chris Winn | 25.7% | 15,707 |
| Total Votes | 61,151 | |
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Randy Neugebauer won re-election to theUnited States House. He defeated Andy Wilson (D) and Michael Idrogo (L) in the general election.[82]
2008 On November 4, 2008, Randy Neugebauer won re-election to theUnited States House. He defeated Dwight Fullingim (D) and Mike Taylor (L) in the general election.[83]
2006 On November 7, 2006, Randy Neugebauer won re-election to theUnited States House. He defeated Robert Ricketts (D), Fred Jones (L) and Mike Sadler (Write-in) in the general election.[84]
2004 On November 2, 2004, Randy Neugebauer won re-election to theUnited States House. He defeated Charles Stenholm (D) and Richard Peterson (L) in the general election.[85]
2003 On June 3, 2003, Randy Neugebauer won election to theUnited States House. He defeated Mike Conaway (R) in the special election.[86]
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | U.S. House (Texas, District 19) | Won | $1,668,262 | N/A** |
| 2012 | U.S. House Texas District 19 | Won | $1,561,331 | N/A** |
| 2010 | U.S. House Texas District 19 | Won | $1,135,652 | N/A** |
| 2008 | U.S. House Texas District 19 | Won | $1,193,209 | N/A** |
| 2006 | U.S. House Texas District 19 | Won | $1,257,333 | N/A** |
| 2004 | U.S. House Texas District 19 | Won | $2,994,489 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
Personal Gain Index
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
ThePersonal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of theU.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based oncongressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available byOpenSecrets.org, Neugebauer's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $5,812,079 and $14,657,998. That averages to$10,235,038, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Neugebauer ranked as the 44th most wealthy representative in 2012.[87] Between 2004 and 2012, Neugebauer's calculated net worth[88] increased by an average of 3 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[89]
| Randy Neugebauer Yearly Net Worth | |
|---|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
| 2004 | $8,464,257 |
| 2012 | $10,235,038 |
| Growth from 2004 to 2012: | 21% |
| Average annual growth: | 3%[90] |
| Comparatively, theAmerican citizen experienced a median yearlydecline in net worth of-0.94%.[91] | |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by theFederal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated byOpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Neugebauer received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by theOil & Gas industry.
From 2001-2014,30.03 percent of Neugebauer's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[92]
| Randy Neugebauer Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $9,750,553 |
| Total Spent | $8,784,494 |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Oil & Gas | $657,306 |
| Real Estate | $650,087 |
| Insurance | $582,471 |
| Commercial Banks | $578,885 |
| Securities & Investment | $459,452 |
| % total in top industry | 6.74% |
| % total in top two industries | 13.41% |
| % total in top five industries | 30.03% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship byGovTrack, Neugebauer was afar-right Republican as of July 2014. In June 2013, Neugebauer was rated as a "far-right Republican leader."[93]
Like-minded colleagues
The websiteOpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[94]
Neugebauer most often voted with: | Neugebauer least often voted with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the websiteGovTrack, Neugebauer missed 170 of 9,066 roll call votes from June 2003 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.9 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[95]
Congressional staff salaries
The websiteLegistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Neugebauer paid his congressional staff a total of $919,333 in 2011. Overall,Texas ranked 27th in average salary for representative staff. The averageU.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[96]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also:National Journal vote ratings
Each yearNational Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
2013
Neugebauer ranked 28th in the conservative rankings in 2013.[97]
2012
Neugebauer ranked 33rd in the conservative rankings among members of the U.S. House.[98]
2011
Neugebauer was tied with four other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, ranking 40th in the conservative rankings among members of the U.S. House.[99]
Voting with party
The websiteOpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Neugebauer voted with the Republican Party96.5 percent of the time, which ranked 14th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
2013
Neugebauer voted with the Republican Party96.4 percent of the time, which ranked 137th among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid<ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
Personal
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Neugebauer and his wife, Dana, have two children and four grandchildren.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- United States congressional delegations from Texas
- Texas' 19th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Texas' 19th Congressional District
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Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1Official House website, "Biography," accessed October 29, 2011
- ↑Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "NEUGEBAUER, Randy, (1949 - )," accessed February 5, 2015
- ↑U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 20, 2015
- ↑CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑Official House website, "Committee Assignments," accessed October 29, 2011
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
- ↑Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "HR 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "HR 2217 - DHS Appropriations Act of 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "HR 624 - CISPA (2013) - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑56.056.1New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled farm bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑57.057.1CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑58.058.158.2U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑Roll Call, "House Passes $1.1 Trillion Omnibus," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑Washington Post, "Which lawmakers will refuse their pay during the shutdown?" accessed October 2, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑Project Vote Smart, "HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑Associated Press, "Suing Obama: GOP-led House gives the go-ahead," July 31, 2014
- ↑Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑Campaign website, "Issues," accessed January 23, 2014
- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 15, 2015
- ↑The New York Times, "Texas Primary Results," March 1, 2016
- ↑The New York Times, "Texas Primary Results," May 24, 2016
- ↑Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑Texas Secretary of State, "Unofficial Republican primary results," May 29, 2012
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑Texas Secretary of State Special election results, accessed April 22, 2013
- ↑OpenSecrets, "Randy Neugebauer (R-Texas), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see theCongressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Randy Neugebauer," accessed September 23, 2014
- ↑GovTrack, "Randy Neugebauer," accessed July 21, 2014
- ↑OpenCongress, "Randy Neugebauer," archived February 28, 2016
- ↑GovTrack, "Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R)," accessed October 2, 2015
- ↑LegiStorm, "Randy Neugebauer," accessed September 17, 2012
- ↑National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 18, 2014
- ↑National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," March 7, 2013
- ↑National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
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