Tom Rooney

Thomas J. Rooney is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 16th district of the State of Florida, since 2009.

Health Care
Rooney believes that individuals should be given more information and more control over their health care choices, and says that it should be possible for people to take their health care with them when they change jobs. Rooney favors giving individuals the same tax incentives that business have to purchase private health coverage. He does not support a government-run health care system.

Energy
Rooney believes that "obtaining our energy independence is necessary for both our national and economic security." He supports expanding domestic production in oil and natural gas along with investment in alternative energy sources.

Homeland Security
Rooney supports increasing security on the Mexican border. He has also introduced legislation to prevent Guantanamo Bay detainees from being transferred to Florida.

Veterans
Rooney places a high priority on Veterans issues and believes that they should be given the best possible health care.

Environment
Rooney believes in protecting the environment for future generations says he is committed to saving the Everglades.

Bio
Tom Rooney grew up in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In college, Rooney played football for Syracuse University and Washington and Jefferson College. After earning his B.A in English Literature, Rooney went to work for Sen. Connie Mack (R-Fla.), in Washington D.C.

Rooney returned to Florida where he earned a masters degree from the University of Florida and a J.D. from the University of Miami, School of Law. Tom and his wife, Tara, met while at law school. The Rooneys then spent over four years in the United States Army JAG Corps. Tom served as Special Assistant U.S Attorney at Fort Hood, Texas. In 2002, Rooney began teaching Constitutional and Criminal Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Rooney again returned to Florida in 2004 and worked as an Assistant Attorney General under Charlie Crist. Later, Rooney became CEO of “The Children’s Place at Home Safe,” a local charity that serves abused and neglected children. Governor Jeb Bush appointed Rooney to the Board of Directors of the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. Rooney went into private practice in 2006.

Money in Politics
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2008 Election
Rooney won the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.) in the 2008 congressional elections. . Rooney defeated incumbent Tim Mahoney in the November 2008 general elections.

Endorsements
Rooney has received endorsements from:


 * Charlotte Sun (Port Charlotte, FL)
 * Senator Connie Mack (ret.)
 * Florida Governor Charlie Crist
 * The Marine Industries Of The Treasure Coast
 * Tampa Tribune-Highlands Today
 * The Palm Beach Post
 * RedState
 * The House Conservative Fund
 * Former Florida State Representative Joe Negron
 * The Police Benevolent Association of Palm Beach &amp; Martin Counties
 * The Florida Irish-American Republicans
 * The Associated Builders &amp; Contractors
 * Vets for Freedom
 * Florida Congressmen Connie Mack and Tom Feeney

Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * The House Armed Services Committee
 * The House Committee on the Judiciary
 * The Terrorism and Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
 * The Military Personnel Subcommittee
 * The Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee

Contact
DC Office: 1529 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5792 Fax: 202) 225-3132 Web Email Website

District Office - Stuart: 335 S. East Ocean Blvd Stuart, FL 34994 Phone: (772) 288-4668 Fax: (772) 288-4631

District Office - Punta Gorda: 226 Taylor Street, Suite 200 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone: (941)-575-9101 Fax: (941)-575-9103

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Florida's 16th Congressional District
 * Official Tom Rooney for Congress website

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