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On September 17, 2015, Neugebauer announced he would not seek reelection to an eighth term in 2016.[3]
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, a favorite of the Tea Party movement, has raised the most cash from the fewest donors. A collection of super PACs supporting Mr. Cruz raised $37 million, nearly all of it from three families. Robert Mercer, a deeply private hedge fund investor from New York, contributed $11 million, making him the top known political donor in the country so far this election cycle.
The Wilks family of Texas, which earned billions in the fracking boom, gave $15 million to back Mr. Cruz’s bid. Toby Neugebauer, a private equity investor in Puerto Rico — a home he adopted two years ago that has more favorable tax laws — gave $10 million.
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Randy Neugebauer, a Republican, has represented the Ninteenth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003. (map)
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Record and controversies
"Baby killer" remark
On March 22, 2010, Rep. Neugebauer acknowledged that he was the lawmaker who shouted out "baby killer" during a floor speech by Rep. Bart Stupak, an anti-abortion Democrat whose vote was crucial to the passage of healthcare reform. Neugebauer insisted in a statement that he was not referring directly to Stupak, but to the agreement that the Michigan Democrat helped work out with the White House in which President Barack Obama said he would issue an executive order pledging that no federal funds be used for abortions. He said his exact words, referring to that agreement, were "it's a baby killer."
Like Joe Wilson's "you lie!" outburst, "baby killer" instantly became the talk of the town, especially on the Internet. Between 11:30 p.m. EST and a quarter after midnight, "baby killer" became one of the most popular trends on Twitter, only behind HRC, Congress, and C-Span[1].
Based on the meager financial support Neugebauer has received from special interest groups that oppose abortion rights, he seemed perhaps an unlikely source for the outburst. For his career, Neugebauer has received less than $3,000 from people or political action committees directly associated with anti-abortion groups, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal campaign finance data shows. The National Pro-Life Alliance ($2,000), Republican National Coalition for Life ($750) and Pro-Life Campaign Committee ($62) are the only antil-abortion rights organizations to donate to Neugebauer's campaign committee [2]. If Joe Wilson's situation is any indication, there is quite a possibility that Neugebauer's outburst will help his fundraising from abortion opponents.
Neugebauer adamantly opposes the Obama administration's agenda--most recently on health care--but his district will actually benefit greatly from the passage of health care reform, according to a Washington Post article. Many who live in the 27 counties of West Texas that constitute Neugebauer's 19th District stand to reap substantial benefits under the reform bill, according to the Energy and Commerce data. Some highlights:
- A total of 144,000 families and 11,800 small businesses in the 9th District will receive health-insurance assistance under the bill
- Some 8,000 uninsured residents with pre-existing conditions may not be denied coverage
- Up to 45,000 young adults can join their parents' coverage
- Four community health centers will receive $5.2 million in assistance
Iraq War
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2017
Press reports indicated that Neugebauer was under consideration to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the incoming first Trump administration.[37] The job was ultimately given to Mick Mulvaney.
Campaign funding
During the first seven years of his political career, from 2003 to February 2010, he has raised $6.4 million, most of these funds coming from the oil and gas, real estate, commercial banking and crop production/processing industries, and leadership PACs.[38][39] His largest corporate and association donors have been the National Auto Dealers Association, National Association of Home Builders, Quantum Energy Partners, the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the National Association of Realtors.[40] Outspoken against abortion during Congress' debate on health care reform legislation, according to the nonpartisan OpenSecrets, Neugebauer has received a total of $3,000 during his career from people and committees associated with anti-abortion advocacy groups.[41]
Investigation
In October 2015, the Campaign for Accountability asked the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate Neugebauer for allegations of bribery and illegal gratuity related to $8,000 given to Neugebauer by Pay Day Loan financiers for his co-sponsorship of H.R.1121 - Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011 which provided additional protection and lack of regulation to Pay Day Loan lenders.[42][43][44]
Personal life
Neugebauer married his high school sweetheart, the former Dana Collins, and they have two sons, Todd Neugebauer, President of Aspect Holdings, LLC,[45] and Toby Neugebauer, the co-CEO of Quantum Energy Partners. They also have four grandchildren.[46] As of 2010, Neugebauer served as a deacon at a Southern Baptist church.[47][48]
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For more information see the chart of U.S. House of Representatives votes on the Iraq War.
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Oil Record
Randy Neugebauer has voted in favor of big oil companies on 82% of important oil-related bills from 2005-2007, according to Oil Change International. These bills include Iraq war funding, climate change studies, clean energy, and emissions.[1] See below for oil money in politics.
Bio
Neugebauer was born December 24, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Coronado High School and later from Texas Tech University in 1972 with a BBA in accounting. Neugebauer was a Lubbock city councilman in 1992 and served as Mayor Pro Tempore from 1994 to 1996.
Congressional career
2006 elections
In 2006, Democrats nominated Robert Ricketts to face Neugebauer in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [3] Neugebauer retained his seat.
Money in Politics
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases.
Links to more campaign contribution information for Randy Neugebauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. | Links to more campaign contribution information for Randy Neugebauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. | Links to more campaign contribution information for Randy Neugebauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Randy Neugebauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Randy Neugebauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Randy Neugebauer from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Oil Money in Politics
| Agribusiness | $957,115 | $643,830 | $313,285 |
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| Communications/Electronics | $153,962 | $64,000 | $89,962 |
| Construction | $437,113 | $151,000 | $286,113 |
| Defense | $42,500 | $42,500 | $0 |
|Energy & Natural Resources|$780,579|$228,194|$552,385|
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | $2,465,858 | $1,388,024 | $1,077,834 |
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| Health | $347,901 | $106,000 | $241,901 |
| Lawyers & Lobbyists | $284,980 | $42,250 | $242,730 |
| Transportation | $213,402 | $178,733 | $34,669 |
| Misc Business | $386,506 | $177,500 | $209,006 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 |
| Ideological/Single-Issue | $466,602 | $455,906 | $10,696 |
| Other | $342,987 | $0 | $342,987 |
| Van Operating Ltd | $68,650 | $68,650 | $0 |
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| National Assn of Home Builders | $61,250 | $1,250 | $60,000 |
| CE Jacobs Co | $57,200 | $57,200 | $0 |
| National Auto Dealers Assn | $55,000 | $0 | $55,000 |
| National Beer Wholesalers Assn | $52,500 | $0 | $52,500 |
| American Farm Bureau | $51,482 | $1,000 | $50,482 |
| American Bankers Assn | $51,000 | $0 | $51,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $51,000 | $0 | $51,000 |
| Quantum Energy Partners | $43,050 | $43,050 | $0 |
| Service Title Co | $42,000 | $42,000 | $0 |
| Bank of America | $41,812 | $1,312 | $40,500 |
| Western Peanut Growers Assn | $41,800 | $0 | $41,800 |
| Credit Union National Assn | $41,000 | $0 | $41,000 |
| National Cattlemen's Beef Assn | $40,268 | $500 | $39,768 |
| Independent Community Bankers of America | $38,850 | $250 | $38,600 |
| Deloitte LLP | $37,210 | $210 | $37,000 |
| National Cotton Council | $36,600 | $0 | $36,600 |
| Farm Credit Council | $35,000 | $0 | $35,000 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | $34,500 | $0 | $34,500 |
| Indep Insurance Agents & Brokers/America | $34,000 | $0 | $34,000 |
Randy Neugebauer has received $93,450 in oil contributions during the 110th congress. $28,500 of those dollars were from industry PACS. In total, Neugebauer has accepted $357,885 from oil companies between 2000 and 2008.[2] See above for oil and energy voting record.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
- House Committee on Science and Technology
- Subcommittee on Environment and Energy
- Subcommittee on Research and Science Education
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management
- Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
- Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy Trade and Technology