Charles Boustany Jr.

From Ballotpedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Charles Boustany Jr.
Image of Charles Boustany Jr.

Republican Party

Prior offices
U.S. House Louisiana District 3
Successor: Clay Higgins
Predecessor: Jeff Landry

Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $695,268.50

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2016

Education

High school

Cathedral Carmel High School

Bachelor's

University of Southwestern Louisiana

Medical

Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Personal
Religion
Christian: Episcopalian
Profession
Doctor
Contact

Personal website 

float:right;
border:1px solid #FFB81F;
background-color: white;
width: 250px;
font-size: .9em;
margin-bottom:0px;

} .infobox p { margin-bottom: 0; } .widget-row { display: inline-block; width: 100%; margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 1px; } .widget-row.heading { font-size: 1.2em; } .widget-row.value-only { text-align: center; background-color: grey; color: white; font-weight: bold; } .widget-row.value-only.white { background-color: #f9f9f9; } .widget-row.value-only.black { background-color: #f9f9f9; color: black; } .widget-row.Democratic { background-color: #003388; color: white; font-weight: bold; } .widget-row.Republican { background-color: red; color: white; font-weight: bold; } .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { background-color: grey; color: white; font-weight: bold; } .widget-row.Libertarian { background-color: #f9d334; color: black; font-weight: bold; } .widget-row.Green { background-color: green; color: white; font-weight: bold; } .widget-key { width: 43%; display: inline-block; padding-left: 10px; vertical-align: top; font-weight: bold; } .widget-value { width: 57%; float: right; display: inline-block; padding-left: 10px; word-wrap: break-word; } .widget-img { width: 150px; display: block; margin: auto; } .clearfix { clear: both; }

Charles William Boustany Jr. (b. February 21, 1956, in New Orleans, LA) is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District from 2013 to 2017. Boustany was first elected to the House in 2004. He represented the 7th District until 2013, when the district was removed after redistricting.

Boustany unsuccessfully ran for election to the U.S. Senate in 2016. He was defeated in the general election.[1]

Biography

Boustany was born on February 21, 1956, in New Orleans, LA, and graduated from Cathedral Carmel High School in Lafayette, LA. He earned his B.S. from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1978 and his M.D. from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1982. Prior to his political career, Boustany worked as a surgeon.[2]

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Boustany's academic, professional, and political career:[2]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2015-2016

Boustany served on the following committees:[3]

He previously served on the following Ways and Means subcommittees:

2013-2014

Boustany served on the following committees:[4][5]

2011-2012

Boustany served on the following House committees:[6]

  • Ways and Means Committee
    • Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman
    • Subcommittee on Human Resources
    • Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures

Key votes

114th Congress

CongressLogo.png

The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[7][8] For more information pertaining to Boustany's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[9]

Economic and fiscal

Trade Act of 2015
See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
Yea3.png On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Boustany was one of 86 Republicans to vote in favor of TAA.[10][11]
Trade promotion authority
Yea3.png On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Boustany was one of 191 Republicans to support the measure.[12][13]
Trade promotion authority second vote
Yea3.png After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Boustany was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of the amendment.[14][15]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
Yea3.png The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Boustany was one of 111 Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295.[16][17]

Defense spending authorization

Yea3.png On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Boustany voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill.[18] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[19]

Yea3.png On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[20][21] Boustany voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[22] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[23]

2016 Budget proposal

Yea3.png On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. Boustany voted with 225 other Republicans to approve the bill.[24][25][26]

2015 budget

Nay3.png On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[27] Boustany voted with 166 Republicans against the bill.[28] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[29] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

Foreign Affairs

Iran nuclear deal
See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

Yea3.png On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Boustany voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill.[30][31]


Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Nay3.png On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Boustany voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill.[32][33]


Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
Yea3.png On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Boustany voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill.[34][35]


Presidential non-compliance of section 2
Yea3.png On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Boustany voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution.[36][37]

Export-Import Bank

Yea3.png On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[38] Boustany voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill.[39]

Domestic

USA FREEDOM Act of 2015

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Boustany voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[40][41]

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Yea3.png On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Boustany voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill.[42][43]

Cyber security

Yea3.png On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[44] Boustany voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill.[45]

Yea3.png On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[46] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Boustany voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill.[47]

Immigration

Yea3.png On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[48] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Boustany voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill.[49]

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[50] For more information pertaining to Boustany's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[51]

National security

DHS Appropriations

Yea3.png Boustany voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[52]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Nay3.png Boustany voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[52]

CISPA (2013)

Yea3.png Boustany voted in favor of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[53] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[52]

NDAA

Yea3.png Boustany voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[52]

Economy

Farm bill

Yea3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[54] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[55][56] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[56] Boustany voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill.

2014 Budget

Yea3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[57][58] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[58] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[59] It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Boustany voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill.[57]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Yea3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[60] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[61] Boustany voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[62]

Yea3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[63] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Boustany voted for HR 2775.[64]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Yea3.png Boustany voted in favor of House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[52]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Yea3.png Boustany voted in favor of House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[52]

Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act

Yea3.png Boustany voted in favor of HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[52]

Social issues

Amash amendment

Nay3.png Boustany voted against House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[52]

Government affairs

HR 676

See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

Yea3.png On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[65] Boustany joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[66][67]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Nay3.png Boustany voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[68]


Issues

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ Boustany endorsed Donald Trump for the 2016 presidential general election.[69]

See also: Endorsements for Donald Trump

Campaign issues

2012

The following are several issues that were highlighted on Boustany's campaign website.[70]

  • Excerpt: Boustany has "Led the charge to defeat big government regulations on small business owners by voting in favor of the Small Business Tax Cut Act, HR 9."[71]
  • Excerpt: Boustany sponsored CLASS Act, HR 1173, "to repeal the dangerous ponzi-scheme in Obamacare."[72]
  • Excerpt: Regarding the 2nd Amendment, Boustany has received an A rating from the NRA.[73]
  • Excerpt: "Coastal Protection and Restoration- [Boustany] Initiated and secured funding for the first ever comprehensive hurricane protection and coastal restoration study for Southwest Louisiana, and passed legislation to expedite the study and proposed projects."[74]

Elections

2016

See also: United States Senate election in Louisiana, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated Louisiana's U.S. Senate race as safely Republican. The seat was open following incumbent David Vitter's decision to retire. A total of 24 candidates filed to run and competed in the primary election on November 8, 2016. John Kennedy (R) and Foster Campbell (D) took the top two spots in the election, advancing to the general election on December 10, 2016. Kennedy subsequently defeated Campbell in the general election.[75]

U.S. Senate, Louisiana General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Kennedy 60.7% 536,191
     Democratic Foster Campbell 39.3% 347,816
Total Votes 884,007
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State

2014

See also: Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014

Boustany ran for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. Charles Boustany Jr. won the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Louisiana District 3 Primary Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCharles Boustany Incumbent 78.67% 185,867
     Republican Bryan Barrilleaux 9.34% 22,059
     Independent Russell Richard 12.0% 28,342
Total Votes 236,268
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State

2012

See also: Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2012

Boustany ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 3rd District. Boustany faced incumbent Jeff Landry (R), Ron Richard (D), Bryan Barrilleaux (R) and Jim Stark (L) in the November 6 blanket primary.[76] Boustany and Landry advanced to the general election held on December 8.[77] Boustany defeated Landry in the general election.[78]

U.S. House, Louisiana District 3 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCharles Boustany Jr. Incumbent 60.9% 58,820
     Republican Jeff Landry Incumbent 39.1% 37,764
Total Votes 96,584
Source: Louisiana Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election".
U.S. House, Louisiana, District 3 Open Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngCharles W. Boustany, Jr. (R) Incumbent 44.7% 139,123
Green check mark transparent.pngJeff Landry (R) Incumbent 30% 93,527
Bryan Barrilleaux (R) 2.5% 7,908
Ron Richard (D) 21.5% 67,070
Jim Stark (L) 1.2% 3,765
Total Votes 311,393

Media

On September 19, 2012 Boustany released this campaign video, titled "ObamaCare- Just Plain Wrong."[79]


Charles Boustany Jr., "ObamaCare- Just Plain Wrong"[80]

Full history


Campaign finance summary

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

Charles Boustany Jr. campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014U.S. House (Louisiana, District 3)Won $2,295,050 N/A**
2012U.S. House Louisiana District 3Won $4,867,555 N/A**
2010U.S. House Louisiana District 7Won $1,677,845 N/A**
2008U.S. House Louisiana District 7Won $1,569,139 N/A**
2006U.S. House Louisiana District 7Won $1,740,419 N/A**
2004U.S. House Louisiana District 7Won $2,590,450 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

Congressional Personal Gain Index graphic.png
See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

PGI: Change in net worth

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives
Net Worth Metric graphic.png

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Boustany's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $613,772 and $776,765. That averages to $695,268.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $6,956,438.47. Boustany ranked as the 240th most wealthy representative in 2012.[84] Between 2004 and 2012, Boustany's calculated net worth[85] increased by an average of 6 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2014, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[86]

Charles Boustany, Jr. Yearly Net Worth
YearAverage Net Worth
2004$465,509
2012$695,268
Growth from 2004 to 2012:49%
Average annual growth:6%[87]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[88]

The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Boustany received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Health Professionals industry.

From 2003-2014, 33.4 percent of Boustany's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[89]

Donation Concentration Metric graphic.png
Charles Boustany Jr. Campaign Contributions
Total Raised $13,836,150
Total Spent $13,033,996
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Health Professionals$1,867,107
Oil & Gas$973,780
Leadership PACs$702,374
Insurance$610,515
Securities & Investment$467,322
% total in top industry13.49%
% total in top two industries20.53%
% total in top five industries33.4%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Boustany was a "moderate Republican leader," as of August 4, 2014. This was the same rating Boustany received in June 2013.[90]

Like-minded colleagues

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[91]

Boustany most often voted with:

Boustany least often voted with:


Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Boustany missed 166 of 8,082 roll call votes from January 2005 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.1 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[92]

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Boustany paid his congressional staff a total of $1,002,249 in 2011. He ranked 44th on the list of the highest paid Republican representative staff salaries and ranked 160th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Louisiana ranked 37th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[93]

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.

2013

Boustany ranked 152nd in the conservative rankings in 2013.[94]

2012

Boustany ranked 38th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[95]

2011

Boustany ranked 99th in the conservative rankings in 2011.[96]

Voting with party

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

2014

Boustany voted with the Republican Party 94.2 percent of the time, which ranked 119th among the 234 House Republican members as of August 2014.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

2013

Boustany voted with the Republican Party 95.9 percent of the time, which ranked 131st among the 233 House Republican members as of June 2013.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Boustany and his wife Bridget live in Lafayette, LA. They have two grown children.[97]

Recent news

This section links to a Google news search for the term Charles + Boustany + Louisiana + House


Charles Boustany News Feed

See also

External links


Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Hill, "Louisiana Senate scramble begins," November 23, 2015
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biographical Guide to Members of Congress, "Charles Boustany Jr.," accessed November 19, 2011
  3. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
  4. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
  5. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee assignments," accessed March 31, 2014
  6. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "House of Representatives Committee Assignments" accessed November 19, 2011
  7. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
  8. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
  9. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
  10. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
  11. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  12. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
  13. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
  14. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
  15. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
  16. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
  17. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
  18. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
  19. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
  20. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
  21. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
  22. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
  23. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
  24. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
  25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
  26. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
  27. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
  28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
  29. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
  30. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
  31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
  32. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
  33. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
  34. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
  35. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
  36. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
  37. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
  38. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
  39. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
  40. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
  41. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
  42. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
  43. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
  44. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
  45. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
  46. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
  47. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
  48. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
  49. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
  50. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
  51. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
  52. ↑ 52.0 52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7 Project Vote Smart, "Charles Boustany Jr. Key Votes," accessed October 14, 2013
  53. ↑ The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
  54. ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
  55. ↑ Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled farm bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
  58. ↑ 58.0 58.1 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
  59. ↑ Roll Call, "House passes $1.1 trillion omnibus," accessed January 15, 2014
  60. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  61. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
  62. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  63. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  64. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  65. ↑ U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
  66. ↑ Associated Press, "Suing Obama: GOP-led House gives the go-ahead," July 31, 2014
  67. ↑ Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
  68. ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
  69. ↑ Republican Party of Louisiana, "LAGOP Chairman Villere and LA Republican Congressional Leaders Congratulate Donald Trump and Urge Louisiana Republicans to Unite to Defeat Hillary Clinton," May 4, 2016
  70. ↑ Charles Boustany's Official Campaign Website, "Issues," accessed 2012
  71. ↑ Campaign Website, "Economy," accessed 2012
  72. ↑ Campaign Website, "Healthcare," accessed 2012
  73. ↑ Campaign Website, "Second Amendment," accessed 2012
  74. ↑ Campaign Website, "Coastal Protection Restoration," accessed 2012
  75. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Candidate Inquiry," accessed July 25, 2016
  76. ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Candidate List," accessed August 17, 2012
  77. ↑ Nola.com, "Bill Cassidy leads Louisiana pack in chase for U.S. House campaign cash," accessed February 18, 2012
  78. ↑ Politico, "Charles Boustany defeats Jeff Landry in Louisiana House race," accessed December 8, 2012
  79. ↑ Boustany's Official Campaign Website, "Video," accessed 2012
  80. ↑ YouTube channel, "Video," accessed 2012
  81. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
  82. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
  83. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
  84. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Boustany, (R-LA), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
  85. ↑ This figure represents the average annual percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or their first year in office (as noted in the chart below) to 2012, divided by the number of years calculated.
  86. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
  87. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
  88. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
  89. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Charles W. Boustany Jr," accessed September 24, 2014
  90. ↑ GovTrack, "Boustany," accessed August 4, 2014
  91. ↑ OpenCongress, "Rep. Charles Boustany," accessed October 1, 2015
  92. ↑ GovTrack, "Rep. Charles Boustany Jr. (R)," accessed October 1, 2015
  93. ↑ LegiStorm, "Charles Boustany Jr," accessed 2012
  94. ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed August 4, 2014
  95. ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," February 26, 2013
  96. ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
  97. ↑ Official House Site, "Biography," accessed November 19, 2011
Political offices
Preceded by
Jeff Landry 		U.S. House of Representatives - Louisiana District 3
2013–2017 		Succeeded by
Clay Higgins (R)
Preceded by
Chris John 		U.S. House of Representatives - Louisiana District 7
2005–2013 		Succeeded by
NA


Louisiana's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Bill Cassidy (R)
John Kennedy (R)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
Republican Party (6)
Democratic Party (2)


Flag of Louisiana
v • e
State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge (capital)
Elections

What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures

Government

Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy


Retrieved from "https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Charles_Boustany_Jr.&oldid=10225494"