Anna Eshoo

Anna Georges Eshoo, a Democrat, has represented the 14th District of California in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993.

Iraq War
Eshoo voted against 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

Support for gun control
Eshoo cosponsored H.R. 1312 (Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2005) on July 28, 2005.

On March 9, 2007, she cosponsored H.R. 1022 (Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2007).

Biography
Eshoo was born December 13, 1942 in New Britain, Connecticut. She received an associate of arts degree from Canada College in Redwood, CA in 1975. She was an administrative assistant to the speaker pro tempore of the California Assembly (1980-81) and a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and a Democratic National Committeewoman from California (1980-1992) before entering the U.S. House. She is currently the only Assyrian-American member of Congress.

Top legislative priorities include:
 * "Technology: Continued investment in research and innovation to keep America competitive.
 * Women and Families: Equal pay, protection of pensions, and freedom of choice.
 * Healthcare: Access to affordable, quality health care for all Americans."

2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Rob Smith to face Eshoo in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) In 2006, the Greens nominated Carol Brouillet to challenge Eshoo in her November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Eshoo retained her seat.

Money in Politics
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Committees and Affiliations

 * Advisory Board, Institute on Religion and Public Policy

Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce
 * Subcommittee on Health
 * Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
 * House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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

 * House Committee on Energy and Commerce
 * Subcommittee on Health
 * Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
 * House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
 * Subcommittee on Intelligence Policy
 * Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence - Ranking Minority Member


 * At-Large Democratic Whip in the 108th Congress

Resources

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

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * Tiger Beat: Music, Culture, and Politics