Peter Roskam
Republican | Illinois
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Peter Roskam
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.A., 1983
IIT-Kent Chicago College of Law, Chicago, Juris doctor, 1989
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
U.S. House of Representatives, 2007-present
Illinois State Senate, 2000-2006
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2015-16
100%
2015-16
100%
2013-14
100%
2016
100%
2015-16
100%
2017-19
100%
2017-18
89%
2017-18
79%, 85% (cum.)†
2016
B
2017
73%, 82% (cum.)†
2016
78%, 79% (cum.)†
2016
67%, 70% (cum.)†
2018
44%, 67% (cum.)†
2015-16
66%
2017-18
51%, 57% (cum.)†
2018
52% (cum.)†
2015-16
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2013-14
|100%
2016
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2017-19
|100%
2017-18
|89%
2017-18
|79%, 85% (cum.)†
2016
|B
2017
|73%, 82% (cum.)†
2016
|78%, 79% (cum.)†
2016
|67%, 70% (cum.)†
2018
|44%, 67% (cum.)†
2015-16
|66%
2017-18
|51%, 57% (cum.)†
2018
|52% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017
19%, 21% (cum.)†
2018
7%
2017
3%, 7% (cum.)†
2015
0%, 4% (cum.)†
2016
0%
2015-16
0%
2017
0%
2017
|19%, 21% (cum.)†
2018
|7%
2017
|3%, 7% (cum.)†
2015
|0%, 4% (cum.)†
2016
|0%
2015-16
|0%
2017
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Campaign for Working Families
Illinois Federation for Right to Life
Lake County Right to Life
McHenry County Right to Life
LIBERAL (1)
International Union of Operating Engineers
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (204)
Adam Hasner
Adam Kinzinger
Adrian Smith
Alan Nunnelee
Alecia Webb Edgington
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (153)
13th Colony Leadership Committee
2006 Joint Candidate Committee
Adam Kinzinger
Adam Putnam
American Conservative Union
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (26)
613 PAC
Airline Pilots Association
American Association for Justice
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Maritime Officers
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Neutral
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In the tragic situation when it is necessary to save the life of the mother.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
America needs to remain engaged in the world. We need to empower our moderate Muslim and Arab partners to clamp down on radicalism in their countries, hold terror-supporting clerics accountable, and lead by example by denouncing terrorism and radicalism. Here at home, we must support American Muslim communities’ right to practice their religion in peace, and work hand in hand to address the issue of radicalization. We must use every tool at our disposal to deprive terrorist groups of resources and areas to operate freely. They must be defeated, not accommodated.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
"The great security against a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department, consists in giving to those who administer each department the necessary constitutional means and personal motives to resist encroachments of the others…In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” James Madison, Federalist No. 5
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee for Ways & Means, I worked to shine a light of transparency on the IRS’ illegal targeting of political groups. As a result, legislation was signed into law to prevent this type of politically motivated harassment. As current Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, I have placed a renewed focus on fixing rampant waste within Medicare. More than $1 billion taxpayer money a week is lost due to fraud. My legislation, H.R. 3220 would help put an end to this criminal activity, saving taxpayers $60 billion a year. I’ve long been a leader in opposing the dangerous Iran Nuclear deal & introduced legislation that would prohibit lifting sanctions without truly verifiable de-nuclearization. I am a defender of our close ally Israel & lead advocacy for our two nations’ special partnership as the Co-Chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus. I’ve fought my entire career to protect the sanctity of life, helping to change law & regulation to value all life.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Increasing competition and choice in the market is key. I’m focused on the needs of our families and what changes we can make that will protect the vulnerable, keep health insurance affordable, include protections for pre-existing conditions and put American families back in control of their own healthcare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Government has a responsibility to remove the obstacles that hinder success and support policies that allow creativity and innovation to flourish, the result of which is a thriving economy.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
I was proud to play a key role in drafting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We brought badly needed updates to the tax code including switching to a territorial system to increase the competitiveness of American businesses, doubling the standard deduction for families and individuals and lowering tax rates for everyone. In further explanation of Question 4, consistent with Supreme Court rulings, the tax code will continue to be applied equally to all couples.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
The best way to bring down unemployment is to get the government out of the way and encourage private sector growth, as we have done with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Removing some of the tax burdens on businesses has allowed them to grow, expand and create jobs. Since its passage, we have seen the unemployment rate fall to 3.8 percent—the lowest it has been in 18 years.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
In Illinois, it is painfully clear what avoidance behavior can do to an underfunded pension system. We need thoughtful reforms to ensure that Social Security is solvent for future generations, while honoring the promises that were made to current retirees.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a devoted husband, father and American. I work for the people of my district and fight for policies that represent their values. My goal in Congress is to get effective solutions accomplished, and that means tuning out the vitriol and divisive rhetoric and instead focusing on bringing people together. Because of my strong track record of getting things done collaboratively, the Lugar Center at Georgetown University named me one of the most bipartisan U.S. Representatives.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
peter@roskamforcongress.com, 630-221-0006
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
No Answer
