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Rep. Joseph Pitts
- Pennsylvania
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TRACK OFFICIAL
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Party
Republican
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Current Office
U.S. House
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First Elected
11/5/1996
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Next Election
2014
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Sponsored Bills
Congress 113
5
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CoSponsored Bills
Congress 113
48
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Missed Vote %
1.68%
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Votes with Party
94.54%
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- Contact Info
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OFFICE ADDRESS
Post Office Box 837 Unionville, PA
Ph: 610-444-4581
Fx: 610-444-5750
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Joseph R. "Joe" Pitts is the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district, serving since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and includes much of Amish country. It also includes all of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania and the far southwestern suburbs of Philadelphia in Chester County....
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Joseph R. "Joe" Pitts is the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district, serving since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and includes much of Amish country. It also includes all of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania and the far southwestern suburbs of Philadelphia in Chester County....
Joseph Pitts
has sponsored bill
HR5878
To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to further express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, freedom of religion or belief abroad and individuals persecuted in foreign countries on account of religion or belief, and for other purposes.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within...
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR5791
To increase transparency and provide for judicial review of administrative fines, and for other purposes.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the co...
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR5551
To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and an opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce....
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR5285
To ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means....
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4851
Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2014
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerne...
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4838
To redesignate the railroad station located at 2955 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commonly known as "30th Street Station", as the "William H. Gray III 30th Street Station".
Current Status
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials....
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4813
To nullify certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions from existing, new, and modified or reconstructed electric utility generating units.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce....
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4795
Promoting New Manufacturing Act
Current Status
House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 19....
Joseph Pitts
has sponsored bill
HR4771
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to more effectively regulate anabolic steroids.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conc...
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4448
Safe Skies Act of 2014
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs....
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4304
Jumpstarting Opportunities with Bold Solutions Act
Current Status
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice....
Joseph Pitts
has sponsored bill
HR4299
Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act
Current Status
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations....
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4041
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committe...
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4015
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction ...
Joseph Pitts
has co-sponsored bill HR4041
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Current Status
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committe...