Bill Shuster

Bill Shuster has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 9th district of Pennsylvania, since 2001.

Iraq War
Shuster voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Background
Shuster was born January 10, 1961 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and graduated from Dickinson College where he earned his B.A. in Political Science and in History. He then earned an MBA from American University.

Congressional Career
He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election in 2001. Shuster won re-election easily in 2002 and 2004.

2006 elections
In 2006, Democrats nominated Tony Barr to face Bill Shuster in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Shuster retained his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Natural Resources
 * Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
 * House Committee on Small Business
 * Subcommittee on Regulations, Healthcare, and Trade -Ranking
 * Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
 * House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
 * Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, & Emergency Management
 * Subcommittee on Water Resources & Environment
 * Subcommittee on Railroads -Ranking

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Armed Services
 * Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
 * Subcommittee on Terrorism Unconventional Threats and Capabilities
 * House Committee on Small Business
 * Subcommittee on Workforce Empowerment and Government Programs
 * House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
 * Subcommittee on Economic Development Public Buildings & Emergency Management - Chair
 * Subcommittee on Highways Transit and Pipelines
 * Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment

Coalitions and Caucuses

 * Army Caucus
 * Depot Caucus
 * Rural Health Care Coalition

Boards and other Affiliations

 * Coach, American Youth Soccer Organization
 * Coach, Little League Baseball
 * Board of Directors, Blair County Chamber of Commerce
 * Member, Masonic Temple
 * Member, National Federation of Independent Business
 * Member,National Rifle Association
 * Board of Directors, Pennsylvania Automotive Association
 * President/Fund Raising Chair, Roaring Spring Rotary Club
 * Board of Directors, UCC Homewood Retirement and Nursing Home
 * Member, Zion Lutheran Church

More Background Data

 * 2006 Pennsylvania CD 9 Candidate List from VIS

Articles and Resources

 * Official website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * The All-Spin Zone