Clifford Stearns

Clifford Bundy Stearns, a  Republican, has represented the 6th District of Florida in the United States House of Representatives since 1989.

Iraq War
Stearns 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

Biography
Stearns was born April 16, 1941 in Washington, D.C. He was educated at George Washington University and the University of California, Los Angeles, served in the United States Air Force, and was a businessman before entering the House.

2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated David E. Bruderly to face Stearns in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Stearns retained his seat.

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

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce
 * Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection - Ranking Member
 * Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
 * Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
 * House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
 * Subcommittee on Health
 * Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

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

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce
 * Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection - Chair
 * Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
 * Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
 * House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
 * Subcommittee on Health

Coalitions and Caucuses

 * Co Chair, Air Force Caucus
 * Congressional Coalition on Adoption
 * Co Chair, Congressional Horse Caucus
 * Marion County/Ocala Energy Task Force
 * National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
 * Republican Policy Committee

Boards and other Affiliations

 * Ocala Board of Realtors
 * Tourist Development Council

External Resources

 * House website
 * Campaign website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database