New Members of the 113th Congress January 2013 Pictorial Directory House of Representatives Freshmen Freshmen Republicans Andy Barr R-Ky. (06) Born: July 24, 1973 Family: Married, Carol Barr; one daughter Religion: Episcopalian Education: University of Virginia, B.A. 1996; University of Kentucky, J.D. 2001 Career: Practicing attorney, 2008-12; attorney, Kentucky Governor’s office, 2004-07; legislative assistant, U.S. Rep. Jim Talent, 1996-98 Elected Office: None On the issues: Yet to be determined Kerry Bentivolio R-Mich. (11) Born: Oct. 6, 1951 Family: Married, Karen Bentivolio; two children Religion: Christian Education: St. Mary䇻s College, B.A.; Marygrove College, M.Ed Career: Car designer; homebuilder; teacher; farmer Military Service: Army; Michigan Army National Guard Elected Office: None On the issues: Conservative hard lines on spending, tax cuts, and abortion Source: National Journal Election 2012. 3 Freshmen Republicans Jim Bridenstine R-Okla. (01) Born: June 15, 1975 Family: Married, Michelle Ivory Bridenstine; three children Religion: Baptist Education: Rice University, B.A., 1998; Cornell University, M.B.A., 2009 Career: Director, Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 2008-10; defense consultant, Wyle Laboratories, 2007-08 Military Service: Navy pilot, 1998-2007; Afghanistan, 2002; Iraq, 2003 Elected Office: None On the issues: Expected conservative; backed by tea party Susan W. Brooks R-Ind. (05) Born: Aug. 25, 1960 Family: Married, David M. Brooks; two children Religion: Catholic Education: Miami University in Ohio, B.A., 1982; Indiana University, J.D., 1985 Career: Senior vice president, general counsel, Ivy Tech Community College, 2007-present; U.S. attorney, Southern District of Indiana, 2001-07; practicing attorney, 2000-01; deputy mayor, Indianapolis, 1998-99 Elected Office: None On the issues: Channels understated conservatism akin to Governor Mitch Daniels; previous experience working to prosecute crime such as homicides, human trafficking, and drugs, as well as consolidating the counterterrorism apparatus of the Southern District of Indiana Source: National Journal Election 2012. 4 Freshmen Republicans Chris Collins R-N.Y. (27) Born: May 20, 1950 Family: Married, Mary Sue Collins; three children Religion: Catholic Education: North Carolina State University, B.S., 1972; University of Alabama (Birmingham), M.B.A., 1975 Career: Entrepreneur, 1998-2007; general manager, CEO, Nuttall Gear Corp., 1983-97; Westinghouse Electric, 1972-83 Elected Office: Erie County executive, 2007-11 On the issues: Promised to bring business acumen to D.C.; known as 䇾the fix-it guy䇿, helping to turn around Erie County’s budget problems and infrastructure while serving office; wants to instill budget efficiency at the federal level; opposes Obama䇻s tax increase proposals Doug Collins R-Ga. (09) Born: Aug. 16, 1966 Family: Married, Lisa Collins; three children Religion: Baptist Education: North Georgia College & State University, B.S., 1988; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1996; John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2008 Career: Practicing attorney, 2008-present; pastor, Chicopee Baptist Church, 1994-2005 Military Service: Chaplain, Air Force Reserve, 2002-present; Iraq, 2008 Elected Office: Georgia House, 2006-present On the issues: Deeply conservative; campaign drew on legislative experience crafting budgets and anti-Obama sentiment Source: National Journal Election 2012. 5 Freshmen Republicans Paul Cook R-Calif. (08) Born: March 3, 1943 Family: Married, Jeanne Cook; two children Religion: Catholic Education: Southern Connecticut State University, B.S., 1966; California State University-San Bernadino, MPA, 1996; University of California-Riverside, M.A., 2000 Career: Professor, University of California-Riverside, 2002-present; assistant professor, Copper Mountain College, 1998-2002; executive director, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1993-94 Military Service: Marine Corps, 1966-92 Elected Office: California Assembly, 2006-12; Yucca Valley Town Council, 1998-2006 On the issues: Campaigned on promises not to raise taxes and as an advocate for veteran and military families; while on state assembly, worked on issues related to retirement homes, child custody, higher education, and veteran services; pushed legislation to protect children from sexual predators Tom Cotton R-Ark. (04) Born: May 13, 1977 Family: Single Religion: Christian Education: Harvard University, B.A., 1999; J.D., 2002 Career: Management consultant, McKinsey & Co., 2010-11; practicing attorney, 2003-04 Military: Army, 2004-09 Elected Office: None On the issues: While in military, known for a hardline anti-terrorism stance; endorsed by an anti-tax group, Club for Growth, as well as the National Republican Congressional Committee and John McCain Source: National Journal Election 2012. 6 Freshmen Republicans Kevin Cramer R-N.D. (At Large) Born: Jan. 21, 1961 Family: Married, Kris Cramer; five children Religion: Evangelical Christian Education: Concordia College (Minn.), B.A., 1983; University of Mary, M.S., 2003 Career: Director, Harold Schafer Leadership Foundation, 2001-03; director, North Dakota tourism, 1993-97; North Dakota Republican Party, 1990-93 Elected Office: North Dakota Public Service Commission, 2003-present On the issues: Deeply-held social conservative values, inspired by Ronald Reagan; guided an energy boom in state’s economy; ran on commitment to Christian faith Steve Daines R-Mont. (At Large) Born: August 20, 1962 Family: Married, Cindy Daines; four children Religion: Presbyterian Education: Montana State University, B.S., 1984 Career: Vice president, Clair Daines Construction, 1997-2000; general manager/vice president, RightNow Technologies; operations management, Procter & Gamble, 1984-1997 Elected Office: None On the issues: Traditionally Republican; supports across-the-board spending cuts and a freeze in federal spending at 2008 levels to fix deficit; calls for repeal of Obama’s health care act and an evaluation of Dodd- Frank-like regulations; proposes a market-based, all-inclusive approach to new energy sources Source: National Journal Election 2012. 7 Freshmen Republicans Rodney Davis R-Ill. (13) Born: Jan. 5, 1970 Family: Married, Shannon Davis; three children Religion: Catholic Education: Millikin University, B.A., 1992 Career: Projects director, Rep. John Shimkus, 1997-2012; executive director, Illinois Republican Party, 2011; staff assistant, Illinois Secretary of State, 1992-96 Elected Office: None On the issues: Emphasized interest in small businesses; emphasized his work on the board of education for his local church while campaigning; calls for a repeal of Obama’s health care act and a cut in government spending, excepting Pell Grants Ron DeSantis R-Fla. (06) Born: Sept. 14, 1974 Family: Married, Casey Black DeSantis Religion: Catholic Education: Yale University, B.A., 2001; Harvard University, J.D., 2004 Career: Practicing attorney, 2004-present Military Service: Navy, 2004-present Elected Office: None On the issues: Ran for Congress with goal of tackling domestic issues, touting military experience and strong conservative views; believes Obama and allies 䇾have charted a course that is alien to our Republic’s philosophical foundations;” backed by tea party; promotes eliminating lawmaker incentives, such as pensions, to foster a citizen-leader body in the House Source: National Journal Election 2012. 8 Freshmen Republicans George Holding R-N.C. (13) Born: April 17, 1968 Family: Married, Lucy Herriott; four children Religion: Baptist Education: Wake Forest University, B.A., 1990; J.D., 1996 Career: U.S. attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina, 2006-11; assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina, 2002-06; practicing attorney, 2001-02; legislative aide, Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., 1999-2001; practicing attorney, 1996-99 Elected Office: None On the issues: Campaign focused on core family values and responsibility; conservative views inspired by Reagan Richard Hudson R-N.C. (08) Born: Nov. 4, 1971 Family: Married, Renee Hudson Religion: Christian Education: University of North Carolina-Charlotte, B.A., 1996 Career: President, Cabarrus Marketing Group, 2011-present; chief of staff, Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, 2008- 11; chief of staff, Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, 2006-08; chief of staff, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., 2005-06; deputy chief of staff, Rep. Robin Hayes, R-N.C. Elected Office: None On the issues: Emphasized experience on Capital Hill working behind-the-scenes cultivating connections; promised to work to fully fund retraining programs for laid-off textile workers Source: National Journal Election 2012. 9 Freshmen Republicans David Joyce R-Ohio (14) Born: March 17, 1957 Family: Married, Kelly Joyce; three children Religion: Catholic Education: University of Dayton, B.S., 1979; J.D., 1982 Career: Public defender, Geauga County, Ohio, 1985-88; public defender, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 1983-84 Elected Office: Prosecutor, Geauga County, 1988-present On the issues: Views more conservative than predecessor Rep. Steve LaTourette’s but not as conservative as many GOP newcomers; believes federal government central for infrastructure; not entirely opposed to raising revenue to curtail deficit; opposes abortion except in cases of rape, incest, and the life of the woman, though understanding of pro-choice stances Doug LaMalfa R-Calif. (01) Born: July 2, 1960 Family: Married, Jill LaMalfa; four children Religion: Christian Education: California Polytechnic State University, B.S., 1982 Career: Owner, rice farm, 1982-present