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Mimi Walters (CA-45) Research Report
The following report contains research on Mimi Walters, a Republican member of Congress
in California’s 45th district. Research for this research book was conducted by the DCCC’s
Research Department between July 2017 and February 2018. By accepting this report, you
are accepting responsibility for all information and analysis included. Therefore, it is your
responsibility to verify all claims against the original documentation before you make use of
it. Make sure you understand the facts behind our conclusions before making any specific
charges against anyone.

Mimi Walters
Republican Incumbent in
California’s 45th Congressional District
Research Book – 2018
Last Updated February 2018

Prepared by the DCCC Research Department

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................... 2
Key Visuals................................................................................................ 4
Thematics ................................................................................................ 10
Walters: Career Politician ........................................................................ 11
Walters: At Home In The Swamp ............................................................ 15
Walters: Only Looking Out For Herself .................................................. 29
Walters: A “Good Politician,” Bad Representative .................................. 33
Personal & Professional History .............................................................. 55
Biography ................................................................................................ 56
Personal Finance ...................................................................................... 60
Political Career ........................................................................................ 62
Ethics ....................................................................................................... 69
Relationships ........................................................................................... 85
Donald Trump.......................................................................................... 90
Mike Pence ............................................................................................ 100
Issues ..................................................................................................... 102
Agriculture and Food Safety Issues ....................................................... 103
Budget Issues ......................................................................................... 105
Congressional Pay ................................................................................. 126
Consumer Issues .................................................................................... 127
Civil Rights & Liberties ......................................................................... 136
Crime & Public Safety Issues ................................................................ 141
Defense Issues ....................................................................................... 144
Economy & Jobs .................................................................................... 151
Education Issues .................................................................................... 152
Election Law & Campaign Finance ....................................................... 154
Energy Issues ......................................................................................... 157
Environmental Issues ............................................................................. 163
FEMA And Disaster Relief Issues ......................................................... 171
Foreign Policy Issues ............................................................................. 175
Gun Issues ............................................................................................. 181
Health Care Issues ................................................................................. 187
Housing Issues ....................................................................................... 201
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Immigration and Border Issues .............................................................. 205
Jobs ........................................................................................................ 219
Labor ..................................................................................................... 221
LGBT Issues .......................................................................................... 227
National Security & Terrorism .............................................................. 230
Public Lands .......................................................................................... 233
Science and Technology Issues.............................................................. 234
Seniors’ Issues ....................................................................................... 236
State Issues ............................................................................................ 240
Tax Issues .............................................................................................. 245
Trade Issues ........................................................................................... 267
Transportation Issues ............................................................................. 270
Veterans Issues ...................................................................................... 272
Women’s Issues ..................................................................................... 276

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Key Visuals
Video
Walters Said The January 2017 Shutdown Was Cuased By Democrats “For Political Purposes”
Walters Said The January Shutdown Was Caused By Democrats “For Political Purposes”
(Video) January 2017: Walters Said The January Shutdown Was Caused By Democrats “For Political
Purposes.” “[3:40] Well first of all let’s take a step back, and let’s just look to see what happened. For three days,
the Democrats have shut this government down, and they shut the government down for political purposes for an
issue that is not related to funding the government.” [Bloomberg, Markets: Balance of Power, 1/22/18]
Walters Said The Immigration Debate “Is No Related To Funding The Government”
(Video) January 2017: Walters Said The Immigration Debate “Is No Related To Funding The Government.”
“[3:45] For three days, the Democrats have shut this government down, and they shut the government down for
political purposes for an issue that is not related to funding the government. The American people have said,
‘Enough is enough. We don’t accept this, open up the government.’” [Bloomberg, Bloomberg Markets: Balance of
Power, 1/22/18]
Walters Said She Was “Very Hopeful” There Would be A Deal To Keep The Government From Shutting
Down, But “Very Disappointed” That Democrats Were “Obstructionists”
(Video) January 2018: Walters Said She Was “Very Disappointed” That Democrats Were “Obstructionists”
With Regards To Keeping The Government Open. “Walters: I was very hopeful. I'm very disappointed that
Chuck Schumer and the Democrats have been obstructionists, haven't moved this bill forward.” [Fox News, Fox
News @ Night, 1/19/18]

Walters Said She Supported A DACA Fix Before The Program Expired, And That It Should
Include Border Security
Walters Said She Wanted A Solution For DACA Recipients By The March 5th Expiration Of The Program
And That She Believed President Trump Was “Committed” To A Solution
(Video) January 2017: Walters Said She Wanted A Solution For DACA Recipients By The March 5th
Expiration Of The Program And That She Believed President Trump Wanted A Solution. “[4:08] Listen, I
am from California. This is a very important issue, in California, in my district, I want to make sure we have a
solution, and I want to make sure we have a solution by March fifth. No, I do not believe DACA is amnesty. My
response is that these are children, brought to this country, no fault of their own. This is the only country that they
know. We should not send them out of our country we should make sure they’re taken care of. […] The president
wants to make sure that we have a solution to DACA. And he is very committed to making sure that we have a
resolution.” [Bloomberg, Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power, 1/22/18]
Walters Said She Believed Republicans Considered Border Security A Higher Priority Than Democrats
(Video) January 2017: Walters Said She Believed Republicans Considered Border Security A Higher
Priority Than Democrats. “[6:15] We have to have border security. If we’re going to have a DACA fix we have
to make sure our borders are secure. I think that’s one of the fundamental differences right now. I think that the
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Republicans want to make sure our borders are secure, and I’m not quite sure our friends on the other side of the
aisle think that’s as high of a priority” [Bloomberg, Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power, 1/22/18]
Walters Said That She Did Not Believe The Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program Was
“Amnesty”
(Video) January 2018: A Bloomberg Journalist Said Walters Told Him She Did Not Believe A DACA Fix
Was Amnesty, As Rep. Jim Jordan Did. “[36:39] Earlier today I spoke with republican Mimi Walters, someone
who is a moderate republican on the issue of DACA. She is hoping there will be some type of centrist fix in line of
what the business community in Silicon Valley has been pushing for on the issue of DACA. Now, off camera, I
spoke with Jim Jordan, a republican from Ohio a member of the ultra-conservative Freedom Caucus, someone who
has a view of immigration that’s in line of Stephen Miller. He wants to keep in line with Stephen Miller. So there is
so divide within the republican party on policy. Point blank I asked congresswoman Walters if she thought DACA
was amnesty. She told me, ‘no.’” [Bloomberg, Bloomberg Markets: Americas, 1/22/18]
Walters Was On A Train That Crashed On The Way To The Republican Conference Retreat
(Video) January 2018: Walters Was On A Train That Crashed On The Way To The Republican Conference
Retreat. “[2:58] Well, first of all, my prayers go out to those that were injured and to the person that passed away.
This has been a horrible, tragic accident. My husband and I were on the train. We were in car number 6. We were
just outside of Charlottesville and suddenly felt this jolt. And didn't know what had happened. We knew we had hit
something. We looked out the window and saw this big white truck, you know, was just smashed up, and there
were a couple then on the ground.” [Fox News, Daily Briefing with Dana Perino, 1/31/18]

Walters Defended The Republican Tax Scam Bill By Criticizing Gov. Jerry Brown’s Tax Record
“Reckless”
Walters Wrote: “I Cannot Think Of Anyone Worse To Give Advice On Tax Policy Than Jerry Brown”
(Video) December 2017: Walters Wrote: “I Cannot Think Of Anyone Worse To Give Advice On Tax Policy
Than Jerry Brown.” “[26:55] Reporter Dave Bryan: To Which Republican Congress member Mimi Walters
Wrote, ‘I cannot think of anyone worse to give advice on tax policy than Jerry Brown. California is the highest
taxed state in the nation, and out state budget is out of control. We do not want to duplicate the governor’s reckless
tax and spend policies in Washington, D.C.” [KCAL 9, News, 12/4/17]

Walters Appeared With Trump For A Ceremonial Signing Of His Executive Order On Workforce
Development
Trump Thanked Walters During The Signing Ceremony For His Presidential Memorandum For The
Secretary Of Education
(VIDEO) September 2017: Trump Thanked Walters During The Signing Ceremony For His Presidential
Memorandum For The Secretary Of Education. “[00:26:22] Thank you all for being here. Thank you, thank you
very much for being with us. And Mimi Walters, thank you very much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you, susan.”
[Fox Business, Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman, 9/25/17]

“Good Politician”
Walters Joked That Not Answering A Question Made Her A “Good Politician”
2015: Walters Joked That Not Answering A Question Made Her A “Good Politician.” BRZEZINSKI: “First
of all, who do you like on the Republican field so far? I know you haven't endorsed anyone yet.” WALTERS:
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“No, I'm still watching.” BRZEZINSKI: “A couple of names. (inaudible)” WALTERS: “We have a lot of good -we have a lot of good candidates, and I'm just sort of watching the process to see how it all works out.”
BRZEZINSKI: “OK, so there's not -- there's not one, two, three, or four or five, even, that stand out to you?”
WALTERS: “No, I'm just watching.” BRZEZINSKI: “She's not going there.” WALTERS: “I'm a good politician.
I'm not going to answer that question.” [MSNBC Morning Joe, VIDEO 0:25-0:46, 6/8/15]

Planned Parenthood
Walters Said The Government Should Not “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood
2015: Walters Said The Government Should Not “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood, But Added That
Shutting Down Government Over It Could Set Back The “Pro-Life Movement.” CRUMPTON:
“Congresswoman, if we might circle back to what appears to be, for now at least, a vote that would prevent a
government shutdown, when the conversation was beginning about this tactic to shut down the government, one of
the things the GOP leadership had insisted upon was that there be some way to defund Planned Parenthood. What
were your thoughts on that? And what were the your constituents in your district in California telling you about
that?” WALTERS: “We need to look at Planned Parenthood, in light of -- especially in light of what the videos
that have been released. And there has been concern in our conference that we don't continue to fund Planned
Parenthood. And while I support that, the bigger question is, by us shutting down the government on this one
particular issue, it was going to end up costing us a lot more money to shut the government down. And many in the
pro-life movement believe that taking a stand on defunding Planned Parenthood right now and, you know, costing
the government to shut down, would take the pro-life movement a couple of steps backwards. And so we were
trying to be in-line with the pro-life movement, saying, OK, you know what, we want to move forward on this
issue, but this is just not the way to do it.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 0:542:15, 9/30/15]
2015: Walters: “We Want To Advance The Cause Of The Pro-Life Movement,” But “When You Shut
Down The Government, You Are Costing The Taxpayers A Lot Of Money.” CRUMPTON: “And,
Congresswoman, you and some of the other lawmakers, especially some on the Republican side who thought
that shutting down the government just was not a good idea, that the Republican majority in both the House and
Senate might take a hit in the polls and from the electorate if this happened, and most polls indicate the last
time this happened that is exactly what the electorate did, can you give us a sense if you believe that your views
are being heard? Do you and your colleagues -- are you getting enough respect from the Republican
Conference even if you disagree with the majority?” WALTERS: “Oh, absolutely we are. And, you know, we
want to advance the cause of the pro-life movement, but there has to be a certain strategy put in place. And
when you shut down the government, you are costing the taxpayers a lot of money. You are costing the
creation of jobs. And we have to be very careful and very strategic as we move this issue forward.”
[Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 2:15-3:13, 9/30/15]

Republican Leadership
Walters Said Paul Ryan Would Be The “Perfect Person” To Lead Congress As Speaker, And Upon His
Election, Said He Would Return The House To Regular Order
2015: Walters Said Paul Ryan Was The “Perfect Person” To Lead Congress As Speaker. BARTIROMO:
“Yes, Congresswoman, I mean bringing the party together is really a critical point here. What would you like to see
take place and do you think that that person is out there to actually cater to both sides, or all the divisions that are -that are pretty evident this -- today in -- within -- within the party?” WALTERS: “Listen, I remember what Ronald
Reagan used to say. If I could get 80 percent of what I want, then it's a win. And both sides have to give a little bit.
I do believe we will find somebody talented to lead us and to unite us if Paul decides he does not want to take on
the speakership. But I also really hope he decides that he wants to do this. He would be the right person for this job.
And, you know, we've got to do the American people's work. And I think he's the perfect person to lead us. So my
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hope is he comes back to Washington, D.C., next week and says, I'm ready to take on speakership jobs.” [Fox
Sunday Morning Futures, Transcript via Federal News Service, VIDEO 1:18-2:17, 10/11/15]
Walters Initially Supported Kevin McCarthy’s Bid For Speaker, And Said It Was A “Shock” When He
Dropped Out Of The Speaker’s Race
2015: Walters Said It Was A “Shock” Kevin McCarthy Dropped Out Of The Speaker’s Race And Added
That She Was “Still Very Supportive” Of McCarthy. BOLDUAN: “Congresswoman, when we spoke yesterday,
you said that you thought Kevin McCarthy, you predicted, was going to get unanimous support. We do not bring
that up to poke fun. We bring that up because it shows what a surprise an abrupt departure was when he dropped
out yesterday. What happened in your view 1234?” REP. MIMI WALTERS, (R), CALIFORNIA: “Well, I'll tell
you, it was a shock to all of us that he decided not to run. I'm still very supportive of Kevin. He has been a great
majority leader for us. He's extremely well respected in our conference. I think he did a selfless act by stepping
aside. That's a sign of a great leader. Here we are, we're reassessing and we'll see where it takes us.” [CNN At This
Hour, VIDEO 0:21-1:10, 10/9/15]

Benghazi
When Asked If She Believed That The Benghazi Committee’s Best Function Was Taking Down Hillary
Clinton, And Whether That Was What Taxpayers Are Paying For, Walters Said “Yes”
2015: Asked If She Agreed With Kevin McCarthy’s Assessment That The Benghazi Committee’s Best
Function Was Taking Down Hillary Clinton, And Whether That Was What Taxpayers Are Paying For,
Walters Said “Yes.” CRUMPTON: “Congresswoman, Kevin McCarthy, your colleague from California, he is by
all accounts the number one person in line to succeed the outgoing speaker of the house, John Boehner. He was on
FOX News last night and he said that one of the best functions of the Benghazi Select Committee was that it led to
a significant drop in Hillary Clinton's poll numbers. Do you agree with that assessment? And is that what the
taxpayers are paying for?” WALTERS: “Yes. I mean, listen, there's a lot that happened in Benghazi. And the
reason we have these hearings is so that we can uncover the truth. And that's exactly what we're doing. We need the
American people to know exactly what happened in Benghazi.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript
Wire, VIDEO 3:13-3:53, 9/30/15]

Keystone Pipeline
Walters Said She Was “Proud” To Approve The Construction Of The Keystone Pipeline
2015: Walters Said She Was “Proud” To Approve The Construction Of The Keystone Pipeline. “As a new
member of Congress, I'm proud that in our first week we passed bipartisan legislation that will hire more of our
nation's hard-working veterans, will restore the 40-hour work week, and approve the construction of the Keystone
pipeline that will create thousands of jobs.” [Republican Leadership Press Conference, VIDEO 0:10-0:28, 1/13/15]

Islam
Walters On Religious Extremism: “We Need To Be Careful Because There Are People Who Use Their
Religion For Evil Reasons.”
2015: Walters: “We Need To Be Careful Because There Are People Who Use Their Religion For Evil
Reasons.” NEIL CAVUTO: “Now when he also talked about the dangers of religious extremism, that seemed to be
across purposes with the type of nefarious characters who could slip through a border, who might now already be
slipping through European borders. I’m referring the refugees fleeing Syria and some of these other parts. Do you
think he appreciates the inherent contradiction in that? That a part of addressing this serious religious extremism,
Your Holiness, is to recognize that there are some unholy elements trying to slip through the immigration cracks.”
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MIMI WALTERS: “That’s absolutely correct. We need to be careful because there are people who use their
religion for evil reasons. And I think the Pope was trying to get that message out. While we need to embrace
immigrants, we also need to be careful and make sure that people are not coming to this country who want to harm
us.” [Fox Business Cavuto Coast to Coast, VIDEO 2:03-2:57, 9/24/15]

Audio
Raising Money
After She Arrived In Washington, Walters Complained That Fundraising Was An “Unfortunate Part” Of
Being In Congress Because “You Have To Make Sure You Have Money In Order To Get Your Message
Out”
AUDIO: May 2015: Walters Said Fundraising Was An “Unfortunate Part” Of Being In Congress But “You
Have To Make Sure That You Have Money In Order To Get Your Message Out.” SIEGEL: “I'm curious. It is
said that being a member of the House of Representatives is to be in constant campaign mode. have you both spent
any time fundraising already, and if so, how much time? Mimi Walters, you first.” WALTERS: “Well, you always
have to fundraise, and that's the unfortunate part about this job because you have to make sure that you have money
in order to get your message out. We have very short terms in Congress” [NPR, All Things Considered, 5/21/15]

Gone Washington
Walters On Fundraising In Congress: “I've Really Been Trying To Learn My Way Around D.C. So I've
Really Been Spending Most Of My Time Just Learning And Listening.”
AUDIO: May 2015: Walters On Fundraising In Congress: “I've Really Been Trying To Learn My Way
Around D.C. So I've Really Been Spending Most Of My Time Just Learning And Listening.” WALTERS:
“I've spent some time - not a tremendous amount of time because I've really been trying to learn my way around
D.C. So I've really been spending most of my time just learning and listening.” [NPR, All Things Considered,
5/21/15]

Images
Front Pages
Headlines
Town Halls
HEADLINE: “‘Paid’ Activism Claim By Walters Staffer Upsets Constituents” [Orange County Register,
3/1/17]

Ethics
HEADLINE: “State Officials Investigate O.C. Senator” [Orange County Register, 6/19/12]
2012: In Response To A Conflict Of Interest Probe, Walters Said Her Staff Did For Drug Consultants,
Inc What They Do “For Any Other Small Business.” “This month, Gary Winuk, chief of enforcement for
the Fair Political Practices Commission, notified Walters’ attorney that the commission ‘will be pursuing an
investigation regarding whether or not Senator Walters violated the Political Reform Act’s conflict of interest
prohibitions.’ Walters denies any wrongdoing. ‘My staff did for them (Drug Consultants) what they do for any
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other small business struggling with the state bureaucracy,’ said Walters, R-Laguna Niguel. ‘No more or no
less.’” [Orange County Register, 6/19/12]

Business Practices
HEADLINE: Orange County Register: “State Sen. Mimi Walters Tied Up In Back Pay Complaints” [Orange
County Register, 6/26/12]
HEADLINE: Orange County Register: “Prison Staffing Firms Connected To O.C. Senator Accused Of Not
Paying Subcontractors” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]

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Thematics

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Walters: Career Politician
Significant Findings


Walters has been running for office for two decades.



Walters earned more than $1.3 million in taxpayer-funded salaries.



Walters dumped more than $200,000 of her own money into her political campaigns.



Walters personally donated more than $58,000 to other politicians.



When Walters first ran for Congress, her ties to “big corporate donors” made her look like “somebody who’s
already spent time in Washington.”

Walters Earned More Than $1 Million In Taxpayer-Funded Salaries
Walters Earned At Least $1,371,375 In Taxpayer Funded-Salaries
2005-2016: Walters Earned At Least $1,371,375 In Taxpayer-Funded Salaries. [U.S. House of
Representatives, accessed 7/19/17; California Citizens Compensation Commission, accessed 7/19/17]

2015-2016: Walters Earned $348,000 In Salary As A Member Of Congress
Walters Salary, U.S. House
Year

Salary
2016

$174,000

2015

$174,000

Total:

$348,000

[U.S. House of Representatives, accessed 7/19/17]

2005-2014: Walters Earned $1,023,375 In Salary As A California State Legislator
Mimi Walters Salary
California Legislature
Office Held
Year
State Senator
2014
State Senator
2013
State Senator
2012
State Senator
2011
State Senator
2010
State Senator
2009
Assemblywoman
2008
Assemblywoman
2007
Assemblywoman
2006
Assemblywoman
2005
Total:

Salary
$95,291
$90,526
$95,291
$95,291
$95,291
$95,291
$116,208
$116,208
$113,098
$110,880
$1,023,375

[California Citizens Compensation Commission, accessed 7/19/17]

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Walters Dumped More Than $200,000 Of Her Own Money Into Her Political Campaigns
Walters Self-Funding
Date
9/14/03
1/3/03
6/30/03
12/31/06
1/13/09

Candidate (Office Sought) or Committee
Mimi Walters (State Assembly)
Mimi Walters (State Assembly)
Mimi Walters (State Assembly)
Mimi Walters (State Senate)
Mimi Walters (State Treasurer)

Party

Total

Amount
$1,800
$5,000
$95,000
$100,000
$3,000
$204,800

[California Secretary of State, accessed 4/13/17]

Walters Personally Donated More Than $58,000 To Other Politicians
Walters Contributed More Than $39,000 To Federal Candidates
According to an FEC individual contribution search, Walters has given $39,795 to federal political candidates.
Walters Federal Contributions
Date
1997-2003
1997-2000
2000-2016
2000
7/30/01
1/14/00
2000
12/27/99
8/4/05
1998
2003-2007
2002
9/24/09
1997-2003
1999-2003
7/12/06
5/15/09

Candidate/Committee
Republican Party of Orange County
Lincoln Club of Orange County Federal PAC
California Republican Party
Darrell Issa (CA-49)
Tim Hutchinson (Arkansas)
James Rogan (CA-27)
Matta Tuchman (CA-46)
Bill Morrow (CA-50)
NRSC
Matt Fong (California)
Ed Royce (CA-39)
Beth Rogers (CA-23)
John Sullivan (OK-01)
Christopher Cox (CA-48)
George W. Bush
Republican Party of San Diego County
Teresa Hernandez (CA-32)

Party
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Total

Amount
$13,000
$6,000
$3,195
$2,750
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
$1,500
$2000
$500
$1,350
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$39,795

[FEC, individual contribution, accessed 7/18/17]

Walters Contributed More Than $19,000 To State-Level Candidates
According to the California Secretary of State, Walters has given $19,176.60 to state-level candidates.
Walters State Contributions
Date
5/14/01
9/17/01
10/21/01
11/19/01

Candidate (Office Sought) or Committee
Dick Ackerman (State Senate)
Pat Bates (State Assembly)
Bill Morrow (State Senate)
Pat Bates (State Assembly)

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Party

Amount
$125
$1,000
$200
$500

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6/10/02
3/15/02
2/22/02
7/25/02
6/25/02
10/22/02
9/11/03
10/3/03
8/10/04
9/19/09
9/21/04
8/9/06
9/25/09
9/25/09
6/10/09
9/25/09
10/1/13
3/31/03

Dick Ackerman (State Senate)
Pat Bates (State Assembly)
Bill Jones (Governor)
Dick Ackerman (Attorney General)
Bill Simon (Governor)
Bill Simon (Governor)
Dick Ackerman (State Senate)
Rescue California...Recall Gray Davis
California Women's Leadership Association PAC
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party
California Republican Party
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party
Friends of Cristi Cristich
Total

$100
$150
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$100
$2,000
$150
$249
$1,000
$3,648.55
$24
$65
$3,000
$65
$100
$3,200
$19,176.60

[California Secretary of State, accessed 4/13/17]

When Walters First Ran For Congress, Her Ties To “Big Corporate Donors” Made Her
Look Like “Somebody Who’s Already Spent Time In Washington”
Campaign Finance Expert Said Walters Was Tied To Big Corporate Donors, And Had The
Fundraising Profile Of Someone Who Had Already Spent Time In Washington
2014: Campaign Finance Expert At The Center For Responsive Politics Said Walters Was Tied To “Big
Corporate Donors,” And Had The Fundraising Profile Of Somebody Who’s Already Spent Time In
Washington.” “By the time Walters breezed to a victory in her House race this month, she’d laid the groundwork
for her Washington network. That included getting contributions from House leaders and influential corporate
political action committees – and giving nearly 10 percent of her $1.4million in campaign funds to more-needy
House candidates. ‘It’s unusual for a freshman to be giving so much away,’ said Russ Choma, a campaign finance
expert at the Center for Responsive Politics. ‘And it’s pretty unusual for a freshman to be so tied into all these big
corporate donors. This is the profile of somebody who’s already spent time in Washington, of somebody who’s
already in leadership.” [Orange County Register, 7/23/15]

Walters Began Her Political Career In 1996
1996: Walters Was Appointed To Laguna Niguel City Council To Finish Out The Term Vacated By
A Former Councilman
1996: Walters Began Her Political Career As A Laguna Niguel Councilwoman. [Biographical Directory of the
United States Congress, accessed 7/18/17]
December 1996: Walters Was Appointed To Laguna Niguel City Council To Finish Out The Term Vacated
By A Former Councilman. “The City Council, faced with appointing a new council member or spending $60,000
on a special election, decided to name Mimi Krogius Walters to the council to fill the term vacated by former
Councilman Thomas W. Wilson. The council not only avoided the cost but also a delay. A special election to
replace Wilson, who was appointed to the Orange County Board of Supervisors just a month after winning
reelection, couldn't be held until June 3. ‘When I looked at the cost and proximity of a [special] election, I decided
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against a general election,’ said Councilman Mark Goodman. Walters was chosen to finish the four-year term
because she received the next highest number of votes behind the three candidates elected last month: Wilson,
Goodman and Linda Lindholm.” [Los Angeles Times, 12/19/96]

Walters Served As An Intern To Former Congressman Bill Thomas
1981: Walters Was An Intern For Former Congressman Bill Thomas. SIEGEL: “Have you had any moments
since you announced for Congress, any moments of any regret that you were either trading in Orange County
winters for this place or moving 3,000 miles away or walking into a place that the public - about 8 percent of
Americans - think is doing a good job?” WALTERS: “I am just really excited to be here. I was an intern back in
1981 on Capitol Hill. I was an intern for former Congressman Bill Thomas, so I'm looking forward to finding out
where I used to work, but it's just so awesome to be back. I am so grateful that the people elected me to serve. And
it's sort of a dream come true.” [NPR, All Things Considered, 1/6/15]

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Walters: At Home In The Swamp
Significant Findings
 Walters has looked out for lobbyists and special interests.
 Walters voted to allow internet providers to sell customers’ private data without permission, while
accepting nearly $75,000 from the telecommunications industry.
 Walters supported efforts to roll back Wall Street reform while taking more than $200,000 from Wall
Street.
 Over the course of her career, Walters has accepted more than $300,000 from the real estate
industry and has repeatedly voted to weaken regulations on mortgage lenders.
 Walters signed Grover Norquist’s tax pledge.
 Walters voted against preventing tax deductions for executive bonuses exceeding $1 million.
 As state senator, Walters reported being gifted a trip to Brazil by a California non-profit—a practice
that has been described as a loophole to exert more influence on lawmakers.
 As a state senator, the Physical Therapists Providers Network held a fundraiser supporting Walters
as part of its effort to lobby against a bill; Walters voted against it twice.
 Walters received potentially illegal campaign contributions from her congressional chief of staff.
 Walters continued to pay campaign consultants out of her state accounts months after declaring her
candidacy for congress – a potential federal campaign finance violation.
 Walters voted to limit the power of the OCE and House Ethics in investigating members.
 Before she joined Congress, Walters championed “full and timely disclosure” of campaign spending
“to keep the system clean.” But then Walters went to Washington, and in an interview about money
in politics, Walters said she discovered how important it was that members of Congress raise money
“in order to get your message out.” In the same interview, Walters admitted she was “spending most
of my time” in Congress “trying to learn my way around D.C. … learning and listening.” And so,
when given the opportunity practice what she had preached in California in 2007 – and force
transparency in special interest campaign spending – or demonstrate the ‘lessons’ she’d learned
“around DC.,” Walters sided with the Swamp and voted to block the DISCLOSE Act – twice.
 Walters voted against a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United in both Congress and
the California State Senate.

Walters May Have Committed Multiple Campaign Finance Or Ethics Violations
Walters Received Potentially Illegal Campaign Contributions From Her Congressional Chief Of
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2016: Walters’s Chief Of Staff Sam Oh Received $124,752.07 In Compensation From Mimi Walters’
Congressional Office. [Statement of Disbursements of the House, accessed 7/7/17]
2016: Oh Was Reimbursed A Total Of $4,606 From Walters’ Congressional Campaign. [FEC, 6/30/16;
5/3/16; 4/13/16; 2/22/16]
Under Federal Law, It Is “Unlawful For An Officer Or Employee Of The United States […] To Make
Any Contribution […] To Any Senator Or Representative […] If The Person Receiving Such
Contribution Is The Employer Or Employing Authority Of The Person Making The Contribution.” “It
shall be unlawful for an officer or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof, or a
person receiving any salary or compensation for services from money derived from the Treasury of the United
States, to make any contribution within the meaning of section 301(8) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of
1971 to any other such officer, employee or person or to any Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or
Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, if the person receiving such contribution is the employer or
employing authority of the person making the contribution. Any person who violates this section shall be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.” [18 USC 603, accessed 9/6/17]

Walters Continued To Pay Campaign Consultants Out Of Her State Accounts Months After
Declaring Her Candidacy For Congress
Walters Paid Keena Thomas Communications Out Of Multiple State Accounts For Months After
Announcing Her Candidacy For Congress
Dec 2013-March 2014: Mimi Walters’ Officeholder Account Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$3,424.10 For Campaign Consulting. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/19/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering Jan 1, 2014 To March 17, 2014, Walters’ Office
Holder Account Paid Off A Debt Of $832.87 With Keena Thomas Communications. [California Secretary
of State, accessed5/19/17] p. 13
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering July 1, 2013 To December 31, 2013, Walters’
Officeholder Account Incurred Debt Of $832.87 With Keena Thomas Communications; Full Balance
Left Outstanding At Close Of Period. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/19/17] p. 19
September 6, 2013: Friends of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$1,045.40 For Campaign Consulting. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
September 6, 2013: Friends Of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$737.50.[California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
July 31, 2013: Friends of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$125. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering July 1, 2013 To December 31, 2013, Friends Of
Mimi Walters For Senator Owed Keena Thomas Communications $125; Debt Paid Off Same
Period. [California Secretary of State, accessed5/18/17] p.21
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering July 1, 2013 To December 31, 2013, Friends Of Walters
For Supervisor Owed Keena Thomas Communications $938.34; Debt Paid Off Same Period. [California
Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17] p. 16

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Walters Paid Thomas Communications Group Out Of Her State Accounts Months After Announcing Her
Candidacy For Congress
November 10, 2014: Friends Of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Thomas Communications Group $309 For
Campaign Consulting. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
October 6, 2014: Friends Of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Thomas Communications Group
$184. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering October 1, 2014 To December 31, 2014, Friends Of
Mimi Walters For Senator Had No Unpaid Bills. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17] p.3
April 2014-May 2014: Mimi Walters’ Officeholder Account Paid Thomas Communications Group A Total
Of $618 For Campaign Consulting And Office Expenses. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/19/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering March 18, 2014 To May 17, 2014, Walters’
Officeholder Account Did Not Owe Thomas Communications Any Money. [California Secretary of State,
accessed 5/19/17] p. 15
Walters’ Congressional Campaign Also Paid Both Keena Thomas Communications And Thomas
Communications Group For Various Consulting Services
Aug 2013-Nov 2013: Walters For Congress Spent A Total Of $3,472 On Various Consulting Services From
Keena Thomas Communications, LLC. [FEC, accessed 5/18/17]
Jan 2014-Dec 2014: Walters For Congress Paid Thomas Communications Group, LLC A Total Of $2,471
For Fundraising Consulting Services. [FEC, accessed 5/18/17]
Keena Thomas Communications Changed Its Name To Thomas Communications Group In December 2013
December 2013: Keena Thomas Communications Filed A Certificate Of Amendment Changing Its Name To
Thomas Communications Group. [California Secretary of State, Limited Liability Company Certificate of
Amendment, filed 12/18/13]
Kate Keena, Former Partner At Keena Thomas Communications, Has Been Described As A Friend Of
Walters’ And They Have A Relationship Going Back Decades
2005: Orange County Register Described Kate Keena As A “Friend” Of Walters’. “Walters is a list maker,
who always starts her day with a plan and a calendar that has been filled weeks in advance, said friend Kate Keena,
who worked on her campaign.” [Orange County Register, 10/27/05]
Walters And Kate Keena Helped Found The Conservative Women’s Leadership Association In The
Early 1990s. “Walters, Bates and public-relations maven Kate Keena of Mission Viejo founded the
Conservative Women's Leadership Association in the early 1990s in an effort to encourage more women to take
leadership roles in politics.” [Orange County Register, 3/15/04]
Kate Keena Was A Partner At Keena Thomas Communications LLC Until January 2013. [Kate Keena,
Linkedin, accessed 6/28/17]
Walters Decided To Run For Congress In Late June Of 2013, After The Incumbent Announced He Would
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Late June 2013: Walters Decided To Run For Congress After Rep. John Campbell Announced He Would
Not Seek Re-Election. “But when Orange County Rep. John Campbell, R-Irvine, announced in late June he would
not seek re-election in the heavily Republican 45th Congressional District, Walters announced she would run for
that seat instead. Ming called all the political jockeying a ‘game of musical chairs.’” [Orange County
Register, 7/13/13]
Spring 2013: Walters Declared Her Candidacy For Supervisor As She Was Term-Limited In The State
Senate.“Ming said he wasn’t considering a supervisor run in 2014 until late June. State Sen. Mimi Walters, RIrvine – another former Laguna Niguel mayor – had declared her candidacy for the 5th District opening this
spring as she, too, is termed out of the state Senate.” [Orange County Register, 7/13/13]

2017: Walters Voted Against Expanding Whistleblower Protections
Walters Voted Against Protecting Whistleblowers Who Disclose Information About Improper Use
Of Aircrafts By Government Officials
Walters Voted Against Extending Whistleblower Protections Pertaining To Employees Who Disclose
Information About Improper Use Of Aircrafts By Government Officials. In October 2017, Walters voted
against: “O'Halleran, D-Ariz., motion to recommit the bill would extend the whistleblower protections in the
underlying bill pertaining to employees who disclose information about the improper use of aircraft by government
officials.” The motion was rejected 232-190. [S 585, Vote #567, 10/12/17; CQ, 10/12/17, DemocraticLeader.gov,
accessed 11/13/17]
HEADLINE: “Trump Officials Caught Splurging On Luxury Travel.” [Axios, 9/29/17]
Sec. Price Spent $400,000 In Charter Flights, Over $1 Million In Travel Cost Alone Before Resigning.
“Tom Price, Health and Human Services Secretary The flights: $500,000 in military flights to Africa, Asia and
Europe (which were approved by the White House) and more than $400,000 in charter flights. Total cost: His
travel has exceeded $1 million, Politico reports, when accounting for both his overseas trips and the more than
two dozen domestic trips he's taken on private planes since May.” [Axios, 9/29/17]
Sec. Pruitt Took $58,000 In Private Taxpayer-Funded Flights. “Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection
Agency administrator The flights: A June 7 military flight to Ohio then New York ($36,068); a July 27 charter
flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Guymon, Oklahoma ($14,434); an August 4 charter flight from Denver,
Colorado, to Durango, ColoradoA ($5,719); an August 9 flight on the North Dakota governor's plane ($2,144).
Total cost: Pruitt took ‘non-commercial’ flights costing taxpayers more than $58,000, according to CBS
News.” [Axios, 9/29/17]
Sec. Mnuchin Used Government Jets To Travel On His Honeymoon, And To View The Solar Eclipse.
“Steve Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary The flights: Mnuchin requested a government jet earlier this year for his
honeymoon, according to ABC News. He and his wife also used a government jet when traveling to Louisville
and Fort Knox, Kentucky, which coincided with the eclipse. Total cost: An Air Force spokesman told ABC
News that a government jet typically costs roughly $25,000 per hour to operate.” [Axios, 9/29/17]
Sec. Zinke And Aides Took “Several Flights” Including A $12,000 Charter Flight, but Had Not Released
The Total Number Or Cost Of Flights. “Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior The flights: Zinke and his aides
have reportedly taken several flights on private or military aircraft, including a $12,000 charter flight — which
belongs to Nielson & Associates, a Wyoming-based oil-and-gas exploration firm — from Las Vegas to his
hometown in Montana, and private flights between St. Croix and St. Thomas in U.S. Virgin Islands, per the
Washington Post. Total cost: Unclear, as the total number of charter or military flights is unknown.” [Axios,
9/29/17]

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Sec. Shulkin Used Government Funds To Fly Himself And His Wife To Europe Where He Attended A
Wimbledon Chapmiosion Tennis Match, Toured Westminster Abbey, And Cruised The Thames While
Conducting Official Business. “David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs The flights/luxury purchases:
Although Shulkin flew commercial to Europe for meetings with Danish and British officials about veterans'
health issues in July, he did use government funds to fly his wife out, stating that she was traveling on
‘approved invitational orders,’ per the Washington Post. The government also provided a stipend for her meals.
They also attended a Wimbledon championship tennis match, toured Westminster Abbey, and took a cruise on
the Thames. The VA's defense: All of Shulkin's activities on the trip, including Wimbledon visit, ‘were
reviewed and approved by ethics counsel,’ VA press secretary Curt Cashour said in a statement.” [Axios,
9/29/17]

Walters Voted To Limit The Power Of The Office Of Congressional Ethics
2015: Walters Voted To Limit The Power Of The OCE And House Ethics In Investigating
Members
2015: Walters Voted To Limit Power Of OCE And House Ethics In Investigating Members. In January 2015,
Walters voted for voted for a House Rules package that contained a rules change that would help members under
ethics investigations by the Office of Congressional Ethics and House Ethics Committee. “In one of its first actions
of the new year, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved rules changes that could give lawmakers a new
defense against ethics investigations. The new language, added Monday night to the sections that establish the
House Ethics Committee and the independent Office of Congressional Ethics, says the two bodies ‘may not take
any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States.’
The language also states that a person subject to a review by the Office of Congressional Ethics ‘shall be informed
of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them.’ …
‘Clearly (the new language) was put in there to allow members of Congress to restrain certain activities of the
ethics committees based on their own interpretation of what the Constitution means,’ said Craig Holman of the
watchdog group Public Citizen.” The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; USA Today, 1/6/15]

Walters: Good For Lobbyists And D.C. Special Interests
Walters Voted To Allow Internet Providers To Sell Customers’ Private Data Without Permission,
While Accepting Nearly $75,000 From The Telecommunications Industry
Walters Accepted Nearly $75,000 From The Telecommunications Industry
As A Candidate For Congress, Walters Has Accepted $74,750 From The Telecommunications Industry.
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 8/1/17]
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Nullifying The FCC’s Rule Protecting The Privacy Of Broadband
Customers
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Providing For Congressional Disapproval Of An FCC Rule
Protecting The Privacy Of Broadband Customers And Other Telecommunications Services. “This joint
resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled ‘Protecting the Privacy
of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services.’ The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1)
applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service
and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights
to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach
notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy
rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial
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incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.” [Library of Congress,
H.J. Res. 86, 115th Congress, introduced 3/8/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Allow Internet Providers To Sell Customers’ Information Without Obtaining
Permission
2017: Walters Voted To Block A Bill To Reinstate FCC Rules Protecting The Privacy Of Broadband
Customers. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 299).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to
offer an, “amendment to the Rule, which would make in order Ms. Rosen of Nevada’s bill, H.R. 1868. H.R. 1868
would reinstate the Federal Communications Commission’s rules adopted on October 27, 2016 that protect the
privacy of broadband customers.” A vote yes was a vote to block the Democratic amendment. The motion was
agreed to by a vote of 233-190. [HR 1868 (HRes 299), Vote #240, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Nullify A Rule Requiring Internet Providers To Obtain Permission From
Customers Before Using Or Selling Their Sensitive Information. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of
the joint resolution that would disapprove and nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires
broadband internet service providers to obtain affirmative permission from customers to use or share their sensitive
information, such as web browsing history, geolocation information, content of communications and Social
Security numbers; to take reasonable measures to secure customer information; and to notify customers, the
commission and law enforcement when a data breach occurs that could result in harm.” The resolution passed (thus
cleared for the president) by a vote of 215-205. A “yea” was a vote in support of the president’s position. [SJRes
34, Vote #202, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Washington Post: ISPs “Will Be Able To Monitor Their Customers’ Behavior Online And, Without
Their Permission, Use Their Personal And Financial Information To Sell Highly Targeted Ads.” “If
Trump signs the legislation as expected, providers will be able to monitor their customers’ behavior online and,
without their permission, use their personal and financial information to sell highly targeted ads — making
them rivals to Google and Facebook in the $83 billion online advertising market. The providers could also sell
their users’ information directly to marketers, financial firms and other companies that mine personal data —
all of whom could use the data without consumers’ consent. In addition, the Federal Communications
Commission, which initially drafted the protections, would be forbidden from issuing similar rules in the
future.” [Washington Post, 3/28/17]
Washington Post: The House Just Voted To Wipe Away The FCC’s Landmark Internet Privacy
Protections. [Washington Post, 3/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted For Consideration Of Nullification Of A Rule Requiring Internet Providers To Obtain
Permission From Customers Before Using Or Selling Their Information. In March 2017, Walters voted for
“adoption of the rule (H Res 230) that would provide for House floor consideration of the joint resolution that
would disapprove and nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires broadband internet service
providers to obtain affirmative permission from customers to use or share their sensitive information.” The rule was
adopted by a vote of 231-189. [HRes 230, Vote #200, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]

Walters Supported Efforts To Roll Back Wall Street Reform While Taking More Than $200,000
From Wall Street
Walters Accepted Over $200,000 From The Securities And Investment Industry And Worked As An
Investment Banker Before Starting A Career In Politics
Over The Course Of Her Career, Walters Accepted $205,800 From The Securities And Investment Industry.
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 8/1/17]
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Walters Worked At “Former Wall Street Titan” Kidder Peabody & Co, Prior To Her Political Career. “Sen.
Mimi Walters is a favorite among Orange County Republicans for her tough, straight talk and her background in
business, which included stints as an investment executive at Drexel, Burnham & Lambert and at Kidder Peabody
& Co., the former Wall Street titan. Prior to joining the Assembly in 2004, Walters served eight years on the
Laguna Niguel City Council, where she helped defeat a proposal to convert the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station
into a commercial airport.” [Orange County Register, 5/18/12]
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Make It More Difficult To Regulate The Financial
Sector
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored The TAILOR Act Of 2015. [H.R. 2896, 114th Congress, introduced 6/25/16]
2016: Group Of Consumer Organizations Said The TAILOR Act Would “Undermine The Established
Notice And Comment Process In Place For Financial Regulations.” “The undersigned consumer groups
oppose the Taking Account of Institutions with Low Operation Risk Act of 2015 (H.R. 2896) and amendments
that will put consumers at risk from dangerous products or practices and undermine the established notice and
comment process in place for financial regulations. If adopted, the TAILOR Act could allow financial
institutions to justify and exploit potentially dangerous loopholes, create confusion in the marketplace and
cause unnecessary delays in the adoption of important consumer protections. Prudential and consumer
regulators already have broad discretion in the application of their rulemakings. The proposal, review and
comment process is the appropriate means through which particular accommodations should be considered, as
they have been throughout the development of regulations under Dodd-Frank. We urge you to vote no on H.R.
2896 and any amendments.” [Letter to the Committee on Financial Services, 3/1/16]
Walters Opposed Wall Street Reform And Argued In Favor Of The CHOICE Act
2016: Walters Opposed Wall Street Reform, Argued In Favor Of The CHOICE Act. In July 2016, Walters
came out against Wall Street Reform, saying, “Six years ago today, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law. That
means for the last several years, American taxpayers have faced a greater chance of footing the bill for another
bailout and small banks have crumbled under the weight of this 2,300-page, misguided legislation. We understand
the crippling effects the Dodd-Frank Act has on our economy, and House Republicans have a #BetterWay:
better.gop” [Rep. Mimi Walters’ Facebook page, posted 7/21/16]
CHOICE Act Would Lessen Scrutiny Of Risky Banks And Eliminate Requirement That Banks Have
Enough Funds In Case Of Failure. “The CHOICE Act wouldn’t completely repeal Dodd-Frank but rather
change those provisions the banking industry particularly dislikes: regulators’ ‘orderly liquidation authority’ for
winding down failing banks, a ‘stress test’ system banks consider opaque and burdensome, and the
government’s discretion in deciding what institutions warrant heightened scrutiny, among others.” [Slate,
2/01/17]
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill That Would Roll Back Wall Street Reform
Note: Wall Street reform is known colloquially as Dodd-Frank
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation To Roll Back Or Delay Wall Street Reform Regulations. In January
2015, Walters voted for legislation that combined the text from eleven bills and would roll back or delay a number
of regulations in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. “The most serious attack of the bunch came in the form of a
partial two-year delay of the Volcker Rule, which would ban banks from speculating in securities markets with
taxpayer money. The bill would have allowed Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase to hold onto almost $50 billion in
risky corporate debt packages known as collateralized loan obligations through 2019.” The bill passed, 271 to 154.
[HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Huffington Post, 1/10/14]

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Walters Voted Against Motion That Would Prohibit Individuals Who Finance Terrorism From
Qualifying For Regulatory Exemptions. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would
disqualify anyone convicted of providing financial assistance to terrorist organizations or state sponsors of
terrorism from regulatory relief under the underlying bill, the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small
Business Burdens Act. The motion failed 183 to 242. [HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Motion to Recommit,
1/14/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Weaken Wall Street Reform And Roll Back Rules Limiting Risky Bank
Investments. In January 2015, Walters voted for a bill “to relax some requirements under the 2010 Dodd-Frank
financial regulatory law. The measure would delay until July 2019 a provision of the law’s Volcker Rule intended
to limit risky investments by banks, and make other changes.” The vote failed to reach a 2/3 majority, 276 to 146.
[HR 37, Vote #9, 1/7/15; Bloomberg, 1/7/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation That Would Provide Legal Protections For Lenders Who Issue
Predatory Loans
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation That Would Provide Legal Protections For Lenders Who Issue
Predatory Loans. In November 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would prevent borrowers from filing
claims against holders of loans that contain abusive and harmful terms. “Under the bill, depository institutions that
hold a loan in portfolio would receive a legal safe harbor even if the loan contains terms and features that are
abusive and harmful to consumers. The bill would limit the right of borrowers to file claims against holders of such
loans and against mortgage originators who directed them to the loans, the White House said.” The bill passed the
House, 255 - 174. [HR 1210, Vote #636, 11/18/15; Housing Wire, 11/18/15]

Over The Course Of Her Career, Walters Has Accepted More Than $300,000 From The Real
Estate Industry And Has Repeatedly Voted To Weaken Regulations On Mortgage Lenders
Walters Accepted More Than $300,000 From The Real Estate Industry
2014-2018: Walters Received $310,550 From The Real Estate Industry. [Center for Responsive Politics,
accessed 8/21/17]
Walters Repeatedly Voted To Weaken Regulations On Mortgage Lenders
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill That Changed The Definition Of A Qualified Mortgage Under The Truth In
Lending Act. In April 2015, Walters voted for the Mortgage Choice Act. “The bill excludes insurance paid at
closing into escrow, as well as fees paid for related services to lender-affiliated companies, from the 3% cap on
points and fees imposed on ‘qualified mortgages’ by redefining ‘points and fees’ under the Truth in Lending Act.
The measure is intended to clarify conflicting definitions under current law and thereby ensure that mortgage loans
to low- and middle-income borrowers remain affordable.” The bill passed, 286 to 140. [HR 685, Vote #152,
4/14/15; CQ, 4/10/15]
Huffington Post: Bill Would “Weaken Regulations On Mortgage Lenders.” “Ranking second behind the
Chamber was the National Association of Realtors. The group spent $7.7 million lobbying on issues like flood
insurance premiums, which have risen sharply in the past few years. NAR also lobbied for the Mortgage
Choice Act, a bill that would weaken regulations on mortgage lenders enacted following the 2007 collapse of
the housing market. The Mortgage Choice Act passed in the House of Representatives on April 14.”
[Huffington Post, 4/23/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Preventing Those Convicted Of Mortgage Fraud And Predatory Lenders From
Providing Loans To Homeowners. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would prevent those
convicted of mortgage fraud and predatory lenders from providing loans to homeowners. “No person or lender that
has been found to have engaged in unfair, deceptive, predatory, or abusive lending practices, or convicted of
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mortgage fraud under Federal or relevant State law may make use of the amendments made by this Act ” The
motion failed 184 to 239. [HR 650, Vote #150, 14/14/15; Motion to Recommit, 4/14/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Weakening Aspects Of Wall Street Reform Allowing Mortgage Lenders To
Disclose Less Information To Borrowers. In April 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would roll back
regulations in the Wall Street reform law. “Regulations from the Dodd-Frank Act that went into effect in early 2014
tightened requirements and restrictions on ‘high-cost’ loans. For example, if the interest rate and fees on loans reach
a certain level, lenders have to verify a borrower’s ability to repay loans and disclose consequences of default and
loan terms … the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015. HR 650 would raise the threshold for
which loans are considered ‘high cost,’ from 8.5 percent above the average rate to 10 percent above the average
rate. President Obama has threatened to veto it if it passes both houses. The change may seem minor, but the higher
threshold would mean the lender has to do less work and disclose less information to borrowers. The majority of
loans on manufactured homes carry high interest rates, especially compared with a typical mortgage.” The bill
passed, 263 to 162. [HR 650, Vote #151, 4/14/15; Seattle Times Editorial, 4/14/15]

Walters Signed Grover Norquist’s Tax Pledge
2014: Walters Signed Grover Norquist’s Tax Pledge And Supported Repealing The Higher Tax For Families
Making More Than $250,000. “Walters has signed Grover Norquist’s no-new-taxes pledge and also supports
repealing the higher tax for families making more than $250,000.” [Orange County Register, 5/12/14]

Walters Voted Against Preventing Tax Deductions For Executive Bonuses Exceeding $1 Million
2015: Walters Voted Against Preventing Tax Deductions For Executive Bonuses Exceeding $1 Million. In
January 2015, Walters voted against a “Van Hollen, D-Md., motion to commit the resolution to a select committee
comprised of the House majority and minority leaders and report it back immediately with an amendment that
would prevent companies that don't give their employees annual raises to keep pace with increases in costs of living
and labor productivity from claiming tax deductions for chief executive officer bonuses or other compensation
exceeding $1 million for other highly-paid executives or employees.” The motion failed, 168-243. [H Res 5, Vote
#5, 1/06/15; CQ, 1/06/15]

As State Senator, Walters Reported Being Gifted A Trip To Brazil By A California Non-Profit—A
Practice That Has Been Described As A Loophole To Exert More Influence On Lawmakers
Walters Reported A Gift Worth $12,751.73 From The California Foundation On The Environment And The
Economy For A Two Week Long Study Travel Project To Brazil
2012: Walters Reported Gifts From The California Foundation On The Environment And The Economy
Worth A Total Value Of $13,360.95. [Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices
Commission, filed 4/2/13]
November 2012: Walters Reported A Gift Worth $12,751.73 From The California Foundation On The
Environment And The Economy For A Two Week Long Study Travel Project To Brazil. [Statement of
Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 4/2/13]
Executives From Chevron And Pacific Gas & Electric Joined Walters On The Trip; California Foundation
On The Environment And The Economy Is Funded By “Major Oil And Utility Companies”
Walters Was Joined On This Trip By Four Other Legislators, As Well As Executives From Chevron And
Pacific Gas & Electric; Shell Executive Was Scheduled To Attend, But Canceled. “The group is hosting a twoweek trip to Brazil this month, where five state legislators are joined by executives from Chevron and PG&E, as
well as labor leaders and environmentalists. Their mission: to learn about Brazil's low carbon fuel standard, its
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transportation and water infrastructure and a deforestation prevention program ‘These are study tours of factories,
of public infrastructure projects, private public partnerships, meetings and round tables with high-ranking officials
in other countries,’ Johnston said. He said the cost of the trip – not yet determined – will be reported as a gift to the
lawmakers attending: Republican state Sens. Anthony Cannella of Ceres, Bill Emmerson of Hemet and Mimi
Walters of Laguna Niguel, as well as Democratic Sen. Michael Rubio of East Bakersfield and Democratic
Assemblyman Steven Bradford of Gardena, who chairs the utilities and commerce committee. […] Editors Note:
This story has been updated from print and online versions to reflect updated information from the California
Foundation on the Environment and the Economy. Assemblyman Ricardo Lara and a Shell executive were
scheduled to attend the group's trip Brazil but both canceled, the organization said.” [Sacramento Bee, 11/15/12]
CFEE Spokesman Said Legislators Went On This Trip To Meet With Government And Business
Leaders To Discuss Reducing Pollution. “The group paid for airfare, hotels, meals and ground transportation,
said P.J. Johnston, a spokesman for the nonprofit foundation. The lawmakers were there to meet with
government and business leaders in Brazil to discuss reducing pollution, setting low-carbon fuel standards,
transportation projects and other issues, Johnston said. ‘Brazil provides real-world insight into issues
California's decision-makers are grappling with, putting them in a larger perspective and offering lessons
learned from a country with a rich history of challenges and successes in these areas,’ he said.” [Los Angeles
Times, 11/22/12]
Sacramento Bee: CFEE Is Funded By “Major Oil And Utitlity Companies.” “The $12,500-per-person
outing, which included a stop at the five-star, beachfront Copacabana Palace hotel in Rio de Janeiro, was
booked by a San Francisco travel agency called Rascals in Paradise. It was paid for by CFEE, which is funded
by major oil and utility companies.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
CFEE Counted Goldman Sachs Among Its Corporate Members. “CFEE will not disclose how much
revenue it receives from each of its more than 30 business and corporate members, from Goldman Sachs to
PG&E or the four environmental groups it also counts as members.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
A Former California Utilities Official Called Non-Profit Funded Trips A “Perversion Of The System”
2009: Former California Utilities Official On Non-Profit Funded Trips: “This Funneling Of Money Through
Nonprofits Really Is A Perversion Of The System.” “‘This funneling of money through nonprofits really is a
perversion of the system,’ said Lynch, who said she ultimately chose not to participate in a CFEE-funded overseas
trip. ‘I think it's terrible government. It undermines transparency and accountability.’” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
The Director Of A Watchdog Group Said Non-Profit Funded Trips Are “One Of The Chief Loopholes
Companies Use To Exert Too Much Influence On California Policymakers”
Executive Director Of Government Watchdog Group Said Non-Profit Funded Trips Are “One Of The Chief
Loopholes Companies Use To Exert Too Much Influence On California Policymakers.” “By law, state
officials cannot accept gifts from companies worth more than $420 in a year. But when donations are routed
through nonprofit organizations, as travel ‘reasonably related … to an issue of state, national or international public
policy,’ the sky is the limit. Many overseas policy tours cost an average of $1,000 a day, per person, including
airfare. Individual tabs often exceed $10,000. Costs have climbed, too – from a high of $12,500 per person in 2006
to a high of $16,000 last year. ‘This is one of the chief loopholes companies use to exert too much influence on
California policymakers,’ said Doug Heller, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, a Santa Monica group that
monitors state government and has investigated some of the trips.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
Executive Director Of Government Watchdog Group On Non-Profit Funded Trips: “These Are Luxury
Vacations Paid For By Special Interests.” “‘These are luxury vacations paid for by special interests,’ Heller
said, adding, ‘These trips are very much about managing greenhouse gas emissions in a way that is most
profitable for companies – and less effective than is needed.’” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]

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Sacramento Bee Analysis Of Past Trips Showed Only One Or Two Environmentalists Invited Along
CFEE Spokesman Said Their Trips Include Environmentalists, But A Sacramento Bee Analysis Of Past
Trips Showed Only One Or Two Environmentalists Invited Along. “But documents obtained by The Bee from
the foundation and other sources show just one or two environmentalists are invited on the overseas trips – and all
come from groups that support carbon trading. One person counted as an environmentalist by the foundation is
Wittenberg herself, the former registry president and also a former vice president of corporate communications at
Edison International.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
A Former Utilities Official Who Went On A CFEE-Funded Trip Said The Program Lacked Any Substance,
And In 2006, CFEE Issued A Memo Advising Travelers Bound For South America To Bring Swimsuits
2009: Former Utilities Official Who Went On A CFEE-Funded Trip Said The Program Lacked Any
Substance. “Not all trips play out so well. In Europe on a CFEE trip a decade ago, former PUC Commissioner Carl
Wood found himself simply bored. ‘Frankly, the program was not very interesting,’ he said. ‘It was kind of a zero,
as far as substance.’” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
2006: CFEE Issued Memo Advising State Travelers Bound For South America To Bring Swimsuits.
“Still other excursions are sumptuous, customized outings that unfold at a more leisurely pace and include
business- and first-class flights, stays in luxury hotels and elaborate, industry-sponsored meals and dinners. In
2006, one memo advised state travelers bound for Brazil and Argentina on a climate change and alternative
fuels tour to bring swimsuits ‘as it is heading into summer in South America and you will have a day off in
some cities.’ The $12,500-per-person outing, which included a stop at the five-star, beachfront Copacabana
Palace hotel in Rio de Janeiro, was booked by a San Francisco travel agency called Rascals in Paradise. It was
paid for by CFEE, which is funded by major oil and utility companies.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
Asked About Non-Profit Funded Trips, Walters Said She Was “Most Effective Being In Sacramento And
Being At Home In The District”
2007: Mimi Walters On Taking Non-Profit Funded Trips: “I Believe That Right Now I’m Most Effective
Being In Sacramento And Being At Home In The District.” “Another option is not to travel. Assemblywoman
Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, who could recall only one lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. in her legislative
career, said she wouldn’t have qualms about taking more trips, but thinks there are more important tasks. ‘I believe
that right now I’m most effective being in Sacramento and being at home in the district,’ she said.” [Orange County
Register, 5/4/07]

As A State Senator, The Physical Therapists Providers Network Held A Fundraiser Supporting
Walters As Part Of Its Effort To Lobby Against A Bill; Walters Voted Against It Twice
June 10, 2011: Physical Therapists Providers Network Held A Fundraiser Supporting Mimi Walters And
Other California Republicans As Part Of Its Effort To Lobby Against A Bill. “The leader of a physical
therapists group recently asked members lobbying against a bill in the Legislature to write campaign checks to key
committee members ahead of next week's vote - a strategy one good government advocate said reinforces notions
of corruption in the statehouse. Physical Therapists Providers Network President Michael Weinper wrote in an
email informing members of an upcoming Senate committee hearing that they can ‘help significantly’ in the effort
to defeat Assembly Bill 783 by attending a June 10 fundraiser the California Physical Therapy Association had
scheduled in support of the California Republican Party. ‘If you are unable to attend, please consider making a $50$100 (or more) donation to the CRP or a specific legislator on the invitation, such as Senator Mimi Walters or Bill
Emmerson,’ Weinper wrote in a message containing the fundraiser invitation. ‘Remember: these donations and
your attendance at the hearing WILL IMPACT YOUR FUTURE.’ Both GOP lawmakers named in the email sit on
the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, which is scheduled to hear the bill on
Monday.” [Sacramento Bee, 6/9/11]
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HEADLINE: “Physical Therapists Group Urges Members To Fight Bill With Checks To Lawmakers”
[Sacramento Bee, 6/9/11]
June 2011: Walters Voted Against AB-783 Twice In Committee. According to California Legislative
Information, Walters voted against AB-783 on June, 13, 2011 and June 27, 2011. [AB-783, introduced 2/17/11]

Walters Worked To Protect The Influence Of Dark Money And Corporate Spending In
Elections
Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Overturning Citizens United
2015: Walters Voted To Block Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
2015: Walters Voted To Block Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United. In January 2015,
Walters voted To Block a motion to require Congress to vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn the
Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision and promote transparency in our political system. The previous question
carried, 238-182. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 38,
Vote #38, 1/21/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 1/21/15]
2014: Walters Voted Against Calling A Constitutional Convention To Overturn Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against A Measure That Would Constitute An Application To Call A Constitutional
Convention For The Sole Of Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To Overturn Citizens United. “This
measure would constitute an application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention pursuant
to Article V of the United States Constitution for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States
Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech and
would further declare that money does not constitute speech and may be legislatively limited. This measure would
state that it constitutes a continuing application to call a constitutional convention until at least 2/3 of the state
legislatures apply to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for that sole purpose. This
measure would also state that it is an application for a limited constitutional convention and does not grant
Congress the authority to call a constitutional convention for any purpose other than for the sole purpose set forth in
this measure.” [California State Assembly, AJR 1, chaptered 6/27/14]
2014: Walters Voted Against Asking Voters If There Should Be An Amendment Proposed To Overturn
Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Require The Secretary Of State To Submit To Voters An
Advisory Question Asking Whether An Amendment Should Be Proposed To Overturn Citizens United. “This
bill would call a special election to be consolidated with the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. The bill
would require the Secretary of State to submit to the voters at the November 4, 2014, consolidated election an
advisory question asking whether the Congress of the United States should propose, and the California Legislature
should ratify, an amendment or amendments to the United States Constitution to overturn Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission (2010) 558 U.S. 310, and other applicable judicial precedents, as specified. The bill
would require the Secretary of State to communicate the results of this election to the Congress of the United
States.” [California State Senate, SB-1272, chaptered 7/22/14]
2012: Walters Voted Against A Resolution That Expressed Disagreement With The Citizens United Decision
2012: Walters Voted Against A Resolution That Expressed The California Legislature’s Disagreement With
The Citizens United Decision. “This measure would memorialize the Legislature’s disagreement with the decision
of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, and would call upon the
United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to overturn
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Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and to restore constitutional rights and fair elections to the
people.” [California State Assembly, AJR-22, chaptered 7/12/12]

Walters Championed Full Disclosure Of Campaign Spending Before Joining Congress, But Went
On To Vote Against A Bill That Would Force Transparency In Special Interest Campaign
Spending
Before She Joined Congress, Walters Championed “Full And Timely Disclosure” Of Campaign Spending
“To Keep The System Clean”
2007: Walters On Campaign Finance: “Full And Timely Disclosure … Will Do More To Keep The System
Clean Than Modifying The Time During Which Contributions Are Made.” “Whenever politicians are
confronted with the problem of money in politics, one of them invariably starts talking about disclosure. It
happened last week, when I asked Orange County lawmakers what they thought about the governor’s proposal to
ban fundraising during certain parts of the year. Repeatedly, lawmakers told me the solution was more disclosure.
‘Full and timely disclosure … will do more to keep the system clean than modifying the time during which
contributions are made,’ Assemblywoman Mimi Walters said in a typical response.” [Orange County Register,
3/30/07]
…But After She Arrived In Washington, Walters Complained That Fundraising Was An “Unfortunate
Part” Of Being In Congress Because “You Have To Make Sure You Have Money In Order To Get Your
Message Out”
AUDIO: May 2015: Walters Said Fundraising Was An “Unfortunate Part” Of Being In Congress But “You
Have To Make Sure That You Have Money In Order To Get Your Message Out.” SIEGEL: “I'm curious. It is
said that being a member of the House of Representatives is to be in constant campaign mode. have you both spent
any time fundraising already, and if so, how much time? Mimi Walters, you first.” WALTERS: “Well, you always
have to fundraise, and that's the unfortunate part about this job because you have to make sure that you have money
in order to get your message out. We have very short terms in Congress” [NPR, All Things Considered, 5/21/15]
Walters Then Spent “Most Of My Time” In Congress “Really… Trying To Learn My Way Around D.C. …
Just Learning And Listening”
AUDIO: May 2015: Walters On Fundraising In Congress: “I've Really Been Trying To Learn My Way
Around D.C. So I've Really Been Spending Most Of My Time Just Learning And Listening.” WALTERS:
“I've spent some time - not a tremendous amount of time because I've really been trying to learn my way around
D.C. So I've really been spending most of my time just learning and listening.” [NPR, All Things Considered,
5/21/15]
…Before Finally Voting Twice To Block A Vote On A Bill To Force Transparency In Special Interest
Campaign Spending
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The DISCLOSE Act. In May 2016, Walters voted To Block
consideration of a vote that would “force a vote on: The Opioid Abuse Crisis Act, which provides $600 million in
fully paid-for vital new resources to address the opioid epidemic that kills 78 Americans every day; and The
DISCLOSE Act, which would bring desperately needed transparency to the enormous amounts of special interest
secret money unleashed by the Supreme Court’s wildly destructive Citizens United decision.” The previous
question carried, 239-176. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on the Opioid Abuse Crisis
Act and the DISCLOSE Act. [H Res 744, Vote #239, 5/25/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 5/25/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Legislation To Require Dark Money Groups To Disclose
Their Donors. In May 2016, Walters voted To Block consideration of “the DISCLOSE Act, which would bring
desperately needed transparency to the tidal wave of secret money unleashed by the Supreme Court’s wildly
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destructive Citizen’s United decision, requiring corporate CEOs to stand by their ads in the same way candidates
do; and compelling corporations and outside groups to disclose their campaign spending to shareholders, members,
and the public.” The previous question passed, 239 to 177. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 732, Vote #196, 5/17/16; Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Previous
Questions, 5/17/16]

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Walters: Only Looking Out For Herself
Significant Findings
 Walters was cleared of wrongdoing in an ethics probe, but California’s ethics commission said her
office’s activity created the “appearance of a conflict of interest.”
 Walters repeatedly voted on legislation that could enrich her husband’s business interests.
 As state senator, Walters voted against a bill that would shield homeowners who defaulted on loans from
lenders collecting on the original amount of the loan while reporting ownership interest in two mortgage
broking firms.

Walters Was Cleared Of Wrongdoing In A Conflict Of Interest Probe Related To A
Staffing Company Co-Owned By Her Husband
Walters Was Cleared Of Wrongdoing In An Ethics Probe, But California’s Ethics Commission
Said Her Office’s Activity Created The “Appearance Of A Conflict Of Interest”
April 2013: Then-State Sen. Mimi Walters Was Cleared Of Wrongdoing In A Conflict Of Interest Probe.
“Orange County state Sen. Mimi Walters has been cleared of wrongdoing in a conflict-of-interest probe into phone
calls made by her office on behalf of a company once co-owned by her husband.” [Orange County Register,
4/10/13]
Walters: “We Were Just Providing Help To A Constituent, Which My Office Does On A Regular Basis.”
“We didn’t believe were doing anything wrong. We were just providing help to a constituent, which my office
does on a regular basis.” [Orange County Register, 4/10/13]
California Fair Political Practices Commission Said Her Office’s Activity Created The “Appearance Of
A Conflict Of Interest,” But Her Staffer Did Not Attempt To Influence Decision-Making. “Last summer, it
was revealed that a Walters staffer, D. Everett Rice, had made phone calls to three state agencies inquiring
about the status of the claim before the commission’s decision. At the time, the senator said her office would
have made such calls for any constituent with business before the state, but the revelation prompted an
investigation by the state’s political watchdog nonetheless. On Tuesday, the Fair Political Practices
Commission sent Walters’ attorney, Charles H. Bell, a letter saying “there is insufficient evidence” that Walters
did anything wrong. ‘Although this activity creates the appearance of a conflict of interest since the claim was
with regard to Sen. Walters’ husband’s company, the contacts by Mr. Rice do not rise to the level of attempting
to influence the decisionmaking of the three agencies involved with the processing of the claim,’ wrote Galena
West, senior commission counsel for the Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission. ‘All
three agencies stated that Mr. Rice only ever asked for a status update and never spoke about the claim itself.’”
[Orange County Register, 4/10/13]
Fair Political Practices Commission Said “More Care Should Be Taken In The Future To Avoid Such
Situations.” “However, even though this was treated as a routine constituent request for help by the Senator’s
office, the very nature of engaging an agency on an issue with which the Senator has a material financial
interest puts her at great risk of crossing the line into participating or influencing a state governmental decision.
More care should be taken in the future to avoid such situations.” [Orange County Register, 4/10/13]

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California Fair Political Practices Commission Launched A Probe After Walters’ Office Repeatedly
Called Prison Officials About The Status Of A Financial Claim Her Husband’s Company Filed
June 2012: California Ethics Agency Launched A Conflict Of Interest Probe After Her Office Called Prison
Officials About The Status Of A Financial Claim Her Husband’s Company Filed. “The state's ethics agency is
investigating whether state Sen. Mimi Walters (R-Laguna Niguel) violated conflict-of-interest laws when her office
placed phone calls to California prison officials about the status of a financial claim her husband's company had
filed. The inquiry was disclosed in a written notice to Walters' attorney by Gary Winuk, chief of enforcement for
the state Fair Political Practices Commission. He wrote that his office ‘will be pursuing an investigation regarding
whether or not Sen. Walters violated the Political Reform Act's conflict-of-interest prohibitions.’” [Los Angeles
Times, 6/15/12]
February 2012: California Victim Compensation And Government Claims Board Approved $74,400
Payout To Her Husband’s Company Following Calls From Walters’ Office. “The California Fair Political
Practices Commission launched an investigation in June after it was revealed that one of the senator’s aides
repeatedly called prison officials in late 2011 and early 2012 to inquire about the status of a financial claim
filed by Drug Consultants, Inc., a staffing company co-owned at the time by Walters’ husband David. The
company, which provided pharmacists to California prisons, filed a claim with the California Victim
Compensation and Government Claims Board in 2011, alleging that the state had underpaid for its services.
The commission approved a $74,400 payout to the company in February 2012.” [Orange County Register,
4/10/13]
May 2012: Walters’ Chief Of Staff Said She Was Kept Informed About Her Staffer’s Efforts. “Mimi
Walters was kept informed about the efforts and does not believe they were improper, said the spokesman,
Garth Eisenbeis, who is the senator's chief of staff.” [Los Angeles Times, 5/19/12]
Walters’ Office Reportedly Called Prison Officials Regarding Her Husband’s Company “Almost Daily.”
“The prison department's health services division raised concerns with the Senate Rules Committee about the
almost daily calls from Walters' office.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/15/12]

Walters Said Her Staff Did For Drug Consultants, Inc What They Do “For Any Other Small
Business”
2012: In Response To A Conflict Of Interest Probe, Walters Said Her Staff Did For Drug Consultants, Inc
What They Do “For Any Other Small Business.” “This month, Gary Winuk, chief of enforcement for the Fair
Political Practices Commission, notified Walters’ attorney that the commission ‘will be pursuing an investigation
regarding whether or not Senator Walters violated the Political Reform Act’s conflict of interest prohibitions.’
Walters denies any wrongdoing. ‘My staff did for them (Drug Consultants) what they do for any other small
business struggling with the state bureaucracy,’ said Walters, R-Laguna Niguel. ‘No more or no less.’” [Orange
County Register, 6/19/12]
HEADLINE: “State Officials Investigate O.C. Senator” [Orange County Register, 6/19/12]

California Correctional Health Care Services Said The Officials Who Handled The Inquiries From
Walters’ Office Didn’t Know Her Husband Co-Owned The Company
2012: Spokeswoman For The California Correctional Health Care Services Said The Officials Who Handled
Inquiries From Walters’ Office Didn’t Know Her Husband Co-Owned The Company. “Nancy Kincaid,
spokeswoman for the California Correctional Health Care Services, said the prison officials who handled the
inquiries from the senator’s office did not know that the Walters’ husband co-owned the company. ‘The staff was
completely unaware,’ Kincaid said. ‘They thought the senator’s office was calling about a constituent.’” [Orange
County Register, 6/19/12]
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Director Of Legislation For The Prison Health Services Division Said Records Of Calls From
Walters’ Office Raised “Potential Ethical Issues That Needed To Be Reported”
2012: Director Of Legislation For The Prison Health Services Division Said Records Of Calls From Walters’
Office About Drug Consultants Inc. Raised “Potential Ethical Issues That Needed To Be Reported.” “The
staff of the prison healthcare agency documented the calls from Walters' office and notified the senate Rules
Committee about them this week. The records ‘raised potential ethical issues that needed to be reported to the
appropriate authorities,’ said Joyce Hayhoe, director of legislation for the prison health services division.” [Los
Angeles Times, 5/19/12]

Walters Was Chairwoman Of The Senate Ethics Committee While Facing A Conflict Of Interest
Probe
2012: Walters Was Chairwoman Of The Senate Ethics Committee While Facing A Conflict Of Interest
Probe. “Walters, chairwoman of the Senate Ethics Committee, has denied any wrongdoing. She previously said
through a spokesman that her office had provided her husband's company with the same constituent help it would
give to any firm having problems with the state bureaucracy.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/15/12]

As A State Senator, Walters Repeatedly Voted On Legislation That Could Enrich Her
Husband’s Business Interests
2010: Walters “Has Voted On Numerous Bills That Could Affect Her Husband's Business Interests.” “His
GOP challenger, state Sen. Mimi Walters of Laguna Niguel, has voted on numerous bills that could affect her
husband's business interests.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]
Walters’ Campaign Strategist Claimed She Consulted With Lawyers About What Bills She Should
Abstain From Voting On, But Could Not Provide Any Examples. “Mimi Walters declined to speak with
The Times but said in a radio appearance this month that ‘whenever there has been any sort of slightest conflict,
I've always recused myself.’ Her campaign strategist, Dave Gilliard, said Walters has consulted with legislative
lawyers about what bills she should abstain from voting on and has followed their advice. Gilliard could not
identify any bills on which Walters abstained because of a conflict.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]
2010: Walters Voted Against An $811 Million Cut In The Prison Health Care Budget, Which Could Have
Affected Her Husband’s Medical Services Company That Had A Contract With The State’s Prison System.
“David Walters is the president and largest shareholder of a medical services firm whose subsidiary was paid more
than $34 million in the last four fiscal years by the state's prison system. … This year, she voted against an $811million cut in the prison healthcare budget, the largest cutback in a package of spending reductions that lawmakers
approved through AB2 x8. Gilliard said Walters' vote reflected her concern that reducing prison spending would
result in a court-ordered early release of criminals.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]
As Assemblywoman And State Senator, Walters Voted Against Legislation Requiring More Disclosure Of
State Contracts. “As an assemblywoman and then as a state senator, Walters has also voted against legislation
requiring more disclosure of state contracts (AB 2603 in 2008 and AB 983 in 2007) and against giving contract bid
preferences to small businesses and those that hire California workers (SB 1108 and SB 967 in 2010). None of the
bills became law.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]

As State Senator, Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Shield Homeowners Who
Defaulted On Loans From Lenders Collecting On The Original Amount Of The Loan
Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Shield Homeowners Who Defaulted On Loans From
Mortgage Lenders…
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2010: Walters Voted Against A Bill In The State Senate That Would Shield Homeowners Who Defaulted On
Loans From Lenders Collecting On The Original Amount Of The Loan. “For the first time, the debate is
spilling into the realm of law making, with state legislators in California considering a bill that would redefine the
obligations of many defaulting homeowners. The efforts to shape the bill demonstrate how much is at stake — in
California and the many other states with distressed real estate markets. The legislation introduced in the winter by
the real estate lobby would have largely shielded foreclosed homeowners from debt collectors. But by the time it
passed the state Senate on June 3, the banking lobby had succeeded in scaling it back. Now the bill goes to the state
Assembly, where a committee will take it up next week, and bankers intend to continue lobbying. […] The original
legislation said borrowers who took cash out of their houses would be shielded as long as they used the money for
home improvements. In its current form, the proposed law is not quite so forgiving. The bill that passed the Senate
by a lopsided vote of 30 to 4 would protect former homeowners up to the amount of their original loan. For
instance, a family that took out a $500,000 mortgage to buy a house and then refinanced and took cash out, swelling
their loan to $600,000, would be released from claims on the original sum but remain vulnerable on the $100,000.
[…] State Senator Mimi Walters, a first-term Republican representing Laguna Niguel, north of San Diego, voted
against the measure precisely because it could encourage more defaults. ‘I’m very sympathetic to what’s going on
in the economy and to people that are losing their homes,’ said Ms. Walters, a former executive with two Wall
Street firms. ‘But we have to be careful not to overleverage ourselves and to take responsibility when making
investments.’” [New York Times, 6/21/10; SB-1178, introduced 2/18/10]

…While Reporting Ownership Interest In Two Mortgage Broking Firms
2010: Walters Reported Mortgage Broking Firm Secured Residential Funding As An Asset Of Ownership
Interest Greater Than Ten Percent. [Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practice
Commission, filed 3/1/11]
2010: Walters Reported Owning 10% Or More Of CCN MV, LLC. [Statement of Economic Interests,
California Fair Political Practice Commission, filed 3/1/11]
Walters Described CCN MV As An Advertising Firm On Her Statement Of Economic Interests, But
According To Secretary Of State Filings, CCN MV Is A Mortgage Broker. [Statement of Economic
Interests, California Fair Political Practice Commission, filed 3/1/11; California Secretary of State, Statement of
Information, filed 7/13/09]

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Walters: A “Good Politician,” Bad Representative
Significant Findings
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Walters is a loyal foot soldier for Washington Republicans
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Walters voted with her party 96 percent of the time.

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Walters voted with Paul Ryan 96 percent of the time.

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Walters has voted with President Trump’s positions 98.4 percent of the time, including against
investigating Russian interference in the past election, requiring the release of Trump’s tax returns, and
against addressing conflicts of interest held by members of his administration.

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Walters dismissed her own constituents as “paid activists” and refused to hold town halls out of fear of
being attacked.

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Walters does not live in her own district.

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Walters, a Ryan lackey, called him the “perfect person” to serve as speaker.

Walters has been supportive of offshore oil drilling while accepting more than $150k from the oil and gas
industry.

Walters is bad for California health care.
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Walters voted 10 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

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Walters called the passage of a bill to repeal ACA a “monumental moment.”

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Walters voted for the American Health Care Act and said she was “very proud to stand with the
president” on AHCA.

Walters spokesperson dismissed complaints concerning the AHCA as coming from people living outside
the district, but Walters lived outside of the district.

Walters is bad for California immigrants
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Walters voted for restarting deportations of undocumented immigrants protected under DACA and
DAPA.

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Walters praised the Supreme Court’s split ruling blocking DAPA as “a win for the American people.”

Walters signed a letter asking that HHS and the Treasury Department deny California’s application to
allow undocumented immigrants to utilize California’s healthcare exchange.

Walters is bad for California students.
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Students in Walters’s district received $87,777,256 in Pell Grants, but she still repeatedly voted to slash
Pell Grants.

Walters is bad for California’s LGBT community.
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After the California Supreme Court ruled the state’s same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional,
Walters called the decision a “travesty for family values.”

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Walters said she believed marriage should be between a man and woman, and said same-sex couples
should not expect the “same rights as those of a married couple”

Walters is bad for California seniors.
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Walters voted to voucherize Medicare, which serves 51,000 of her constituents.
Walters repeatedly voted to increase out-of-pocket drug costs.

Walters is bad for California women.
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Walters opposed women’s access to abortion.

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Walters opposed bills to ensure equal pay for women.

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Walters repeatedly opposed funding Planned Parenthood.

Walters opposed a bill to protect women from discrimination in health insurance.

Walters is bad for Californians with disabilities.
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2015: Walters co-sponsored legislation that one advocacy group said “would treat people with
disabilities as second-class citizens.”
6,676 of Walters’ constituents relied on Social Security disability insurance, but Walters voted to cut
benefits anyway.

Walters is bad for California workers.
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Walters: “I don't believe in unions. I believe in private enterprise.”

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Walters criticized legislation that made domestic workers in California eligible for overtime pay, calling
the law a “hardship” for people who have to pay those workers.

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As state senator, Walters opposed paid sick leave because it reduced “California’s competitive edge.”

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Walters co-sponsored legislation that would have dealt a “potentially crippling blow” to unions
including barring companies from voluntarily recognizing a union.

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Walters co-sponsored the National Right to Work Act.

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In congress & the state senate, Walters repeatedly voted against increasing the minimum wage.

Walters Was A Loyal Foot Soldier For Paul Ryan
Walters Said Paul Ryan Would Be The “Perfect Person” To Lead Congress As Speaker, And Upon
His Election, Said He Would Return The House To Regular Order
2015: Walters Said Paul Ryan Was The “Perfect Person” To Lead Congress As Speaker. BARTIROMO:
“Yes, Congresswoman, I mean bringing the party together is really a critical point here. What would you like to see
take place and do you think that that person is out there to actually cater to both sides, or all the divisions that are -that are pretty evident this -- today in -- within -- within the party?” WALTERS: “Listen, I remember what Ronald
Reagan used to say. If I could get 80 percent of what I want, then it's a win. And both sides have to give a little bit.
I do believe we will find somebody talented to lead us and to unite us if Paul decides he does not want to take on
the speakership. But I also really hope he decides that he wants to do this. He would be the right person for this job.
And, you know, we've got to do the American people's work. And I think he's the perfect person to lead us. So my
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hope is he comes back to Washington, D.C., next week and says, I'm ready to take on speakership jobs.” [Fox
Sunday Morning Futures, Transcript via Federal News Service, VIDEO 1:18-2:17, 10/11/15]

Walters Voted With Paul Ryan 96 Percent Of The Time
Lifetime Average: Walters Voted With Ryan 96 Percent Of The Time. [ProPublica, accessed 1/22/18]

Congress
115th
114th
Lifetime Average

Vote Comparison
Total Votes
Votes Disagreeing
18
0
571
24
576
24
[ProPublica, accessed 1/22/18]

Percent Agreement
100.0%
96.0%
95.8%

Walters Voted Twice To Elect Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House
2017: Walters Voted To Elect Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House. In January 2017, Mimi Walters voted for Paul
Ryan to be Speaker of the House. Ryan was elected by a vote of 239-189. [Election to the Speaker, Vote #2, 1/3/17;
CQ, 1/3/17]
2015: Walters Voted To Elect Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House. In October 2015, Mimi Walters voted for Paul
Ryan to be Speaker of the House. Paul Ryan received 236 votes, Nancy Pelosi received 184 votes, and Daniel
Webster received 9 votes. [Election to the Speaker, Vote #581, 10/29/15]

In Congress, Mimi Walters Voted With Her Party 96 Percent Of The Time
Mimi Walters Has Voted With The Republican Party 96 Percent Of The Time. According to CQ, over her
career, Mimi Walters has voted with other members of the Republican Caucus an average of 96% of the time. [CQ
Vote Studies, accessed 8/25/17]
Party Unity
Year
Support
Oppose
2016
97%
3%
2015
95%
5%
96%
4%
Lifetime Average
[CQ Vote Studies, accessed 8/25/17]

Walters Has Stood Behind Donald Trump
Walters Said She Was “Excited” To Be Part Of Trump’s Inauguration
2017: Walters Declined To Criticize Members Of Congress Who Refused To Attend Trump’s Inauguration,
But Said She Was “Excited” To Be Part Of It. “Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, steered clear of criticizing
protesters. ‘All members can decide for themselves whether to participate in any inaugural events, including the
swearing-in ceremony,’ Walters said. ‘I view the inauguration as a celebration of our democracy and a
demonstration of the peaceful transition of power, and I’m excited to be a part of this powerful event.’” [City News
Service, 1/18/17]

Walters Has Voted With Trump’s Positions 98.4 Percent Of The Time
FiveThirtyEight: Walters Voted In Line With Trump’s Position 98.4 Percent Of The Time. [FiveThirtyEight,
accessed 1/22/17]
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Walters Voted At Least 10 Times Against Investigating Russian Interference In The 2016 Election
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Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. [H Res 375, Vote #290, 6/7/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 6/7/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. s[H Res 374, Vote #288, 6/7/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 6/7/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Procedural Move To Bring Up Bill To Create An Independent Commission To
Investigate Russian Interference In The 2016 Election. [H Res 323, Vote #259, 5/17/17; USA Today,
5/17/17]
Walters Voted Against Preventing The Underlying Bill From Applying To Any Individual Who
Withheld Information From Congress Related To An Investigation Regarding Russian Influence Of The
2016 Presidential Election. [HR 1343, Vote #215, 4/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/4/17]
Walters Voted To Block The Creation Of A Commission Investigating Foreign Interference in the 2016
Presidential Election. [HRes 233, Vote #203, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Establishing An Investigation Into Foreign Interference In
The 2016 Presidential Election. [HRes 229, Vote #197, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. [H Res 156, Vote #115, 3/1/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 3/1/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. [H Res 123, Vote #93, 2/15/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 2/15/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. [H Res 116, Vote #90, 2/14/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 2/14/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. [HR 33, Vote #26, 1/10/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 1/10/17]

Walters Voted At Least 13 Times Against Releasing Trump’s Tax Returns
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Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #392, 7/19/17; CQ Floor Votes, 7/19/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #311, 6/21/17; CQ Floor Votes, 6/21/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #292, 6/7/17; CQ Floor Votes, 6/7/17]
Walters Voted To Require Major Party Candidates For President To Release Three Most Recent Tax
Returns. [HR 305 (HRes 275), Vote #224, 4/26/17; CQ, 4/26/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #219, 4/5/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/5/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #201, 3/28/17; CQ Floor Votes, 3/28/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Requiring Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [H Res 230,
Vote #199, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Vote Appealing A Ruling That Forcing Trump To Disclose
His Tax Returns Is Not A House Privilege. [Motion, Vote #182, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #161, 3/15/17; CQ Floor Votes, 3/15/17]
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Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #128, 3/7/17; CQ Floor Votes, 3/7/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill To Require Any Candidate Of A Major Political Party To
Release Three Years Of Federal Income Tax Returns. [H Res 150, Vote #103, 2/28/17; Office of the
Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 2/28/17]
Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion,
Vote #101, 2/27/17; CQ Floor Votes, 2/27/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The Presidential Tax Transparency Act. [H Res 55, Vote #62,
1/24/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 1/24/17]

Walters Voted At Least Four Times Against Addressing Conflicts Of Interest In Trump’s
Administration
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Walters Voted To Empower The House Of Representatives To Investigate Trump’s Potential Conflicts
Of Interest. [HRes 280, Vote #229, 4/27/17; CQ, 4/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Prohibiting The President From Making
Public Communications About Or Advocating For His Business Interests. [HR 1004, Vote #125, 3/2/17;
CQ, 3/2/17]
Walters Voted Against Recommitting The SCRUBS Act With An Amendment Exempting Rules Related
To Conflict Of Interest And Bribery. [HR 998, Vote #113, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Address The Financial Conflicts Of Interest Of The
President. [H Res 40, Vote #32, 1/11/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions,
1/11/17]

Walters Dismissed Her Own Constituents As “Paid” Protesters And Refused To Hold Town
Halls Out Of Fear Of Being Attacked
Walters’ Constituents Complained That She And Her Staff Have Not Been Responsive
February 2017: Walters’ Constituents Complained That She And Her Staff Did Not Return Phone Calls Or
Respond To Emails. “About 300 people gathered outside Walters’ Irvine office last week in a show of strength –
and to complain that she and her staff have not returned phone calls or responded to emails. ‘All we get from her is
a wall of silence,’ said Amie Larsen, an English teacher at Tustin High. ‘It is her responsibility as an elected official
to represent the people of the 45th district.’ The protesters carried signs with such messages as, ‘Mimi: Dare to
Dissent.’ The mood was lively, with occasional chants of, ‘No wall! No ban!’ But Walters was away in
Washington, D.C., and her office door locked. Phone calls went straight to voice mail.” [Orange County Register,
2/13/17]
January 2017: Around 60 People Gathered At Walters’ Orange County Office To Try To Meet With Her;
Staffers Told Them She Was Not In The Office. “About 60 people gathered at Congresswoman Mimi Walters’
Orange County office on Tuesday afternoon to try and meet the representative and discuss concerns brought about
by the recent presidential election. Staffers told them the Republican representative of the 45th District was not in
the office on Michelson Drive at about 4 p.m., they pledged to return so they could meet with her.” [Orange County
Register, 1/24/17]

Walters Spokeswoman Accused Protestors Of Being “Paid Activists”
March 2017: Walters Spokeswoman Accused Protesters Demanding She Take A Stand Against The Trump
Administration Of Being “Paid Activists.” “About 120 people packed the University Hills community center for
the town hall, demanding that Walters take a stand against the new presidential administration. They voiced
concerns about health care and environmental and immigration issues, but were united in their frustration with
Trump. Because Walters was absent, they took straw polls and wrote down questions for her to be delivered to her
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office. Walters didn’t attend the event, and her spokeswoman, Abigail Sigler, emailed the following statement to
the Register six hours before the meeting to explain why Walters declined the invitation: ‘Congresswoman Walters
is in Orange County this week meeting with the people she represents. She firmly believes that meeting and
listening to her constituents is the best (way to) represent them and advocate for them in Washington. She will not
allow a small, vocal group of paid activists distract her from this fundamental responsibility. As she always has, she
welcomes anyone with comments or concerns to contact her office.’ Sigler didn’t return the Register’s phone calls
requesting evidence that attendees at Wednesday’s meeting were paid.” [Orange County Register, 3/1/17]
HEADLINE: “‘Paid’ Activism Claim By Walters Staffer Upsets Constituents” [Orange County Register,
3/1/17]

Walters Said She Wouldn’t Hold Town Halls Because It Puts Herself “In A Position To Be
Attacked” Verbally
2017: Walters Said She Wouldn’t Hold Town Halls Because “The Rhetoric Has Become So Vulgar, I’m Not
Going To Put Myself In A Position To Be Attacked.” “That said, Ms. Walters has declined to hold town hall
meetings in her district, leading critics to stage mock empty-seat town halls to highlight her absence. ‘The rhetoric
has become so vulgar, I’m not going to put myself in a position to be attacked,’ she said.” [New York Times,
6/1/17]

Walters Said She Would Not Attend Town Halls Because Footage Of Her Facing Her Angry
Constituents Would Be “Use[d] Against Me In The Campaign”
2017: Walters On Town Halls: “The Whole Goal Is To Try To Get As Much Press As They Can, And Then
Try To Get Me To Say Something That They Could Use Against Me In The Campaign.” “Rep. Mimi Walters
of California -- whose Orange County district is similar to many Democrats hope will become hyper-competitive in
2018 -- said she sees town halls as political ambushes. ‘The whole goal is to try to get as much press as they can,
and then try to get me to say something that they could use against me in the campaign,’ Walters said in a recent
interview on AM 870's ‘The Answer.’” [CNN, 4/14/17]

Walters Did Not Live In Her Own Congressional District
Walters Was Registered To Vote In California’s 48th Congressional District Represented By Rep.
Dana Rohrabacher
Walters Was Registered To Vote At 159 Dumond Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. [Votebuilder, accessed
7/18/17]
U.S. House Of Representatives: Zip Code 92651 Was Represented By U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher.
[House.gov, accessed 7/24/17]

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Orange County Register: “Walters Lived In Rohrabacher’s District Rather Than Her Own.” “The district
extends from Laguna Beach to Seal Beach and inland to Aliso Viejo and Santa Ana. While Walters lives in
Rohrabacher’s district rather than her own, district residency is not a requirement.” [Orange County Register,
4/6/17]

Walters Is Good For Offshore Oil & Gas Drillers
Walters Supported “Critical” Offshore Oil Drilling As “Very Safe” – Even After BP Spill – While
Accepting More Than $150,000 From The Oil And Gas Industry
Walters Toured An Oil Production Field Located Near The Site Of The 2010 BP Oil Spill And Said Drilling
“Is Very Safe Today”
2015: After Touring An Oil Production Field Located Near The Site Of The 2010 BP Oil Spill, Walters Said
Drilling “Is Very Safe Today, Much Safer Than It Was In The Past.” “The House members — seven
Republicans and one Democrat — were flown to a Hess offshore production field about 65 miles off the Louisiana
coast. The production field is in the Mississippi Canyon, a deep-water location near the site of the massive BP oil
spill in 2010. […] ‘I enjoyed learning how we extract oil from the ocean,’ said U.S. Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Calif.,
during the tour of the platform. She said drilling ‘is very safe today, much safer than it was in the past.’”
[Associated Press, 4/9/15]
Walters Said That Offshore Energy Projects “Are Critical To American Energy Independence”
2015: Walters: “I’m Looking Forward To Experiencing Offshore Energy Production First-Hand […] These
Energy Projects Are Critical To American Energy Independence.” “I’m looking forward to experiencing
offshore energy production first-hand on the 2015 Offshore Energy Tour this week. These energy projects are
critical to American energy independence, job creation, and our national security – and I am eager to explore Hess’
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Tubular Bells oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico to see how energy is safely produced offshore.” [Rep. Mimi Walters,
Press Release, 4/7/15]
2004: Walters: “I Will Work To Make Sure Our Environment Is Protected And Preserved By Opposing
Efforts To Drill For Oil Off Our Coast…” Q: “What kinds of laws do you support to preserve the environment
and quality of life in Orange County?” A: “If elected, I will work to make sure our environment is protected and
preserved by opposing efforts to drill for oil off our coast and to ensure that our drinking water is safe from
pollution. Our area is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and I will do everything possible to make sure
that beauty is preserved.” [Orange County Register, 10/28/04]
Walters Has Accepted $157,100 From The Oil And Gas Industry
Over The Course Of Her Career In Congress, Walters Has Accepted $157,100 From The Oil And Gas
Industry. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 8/2/17]

Walters Is Bad For California Health Care
Walters Voted For The American Health Care Act And Said She Was “Very Proud To Stand With
The President” On Repeal & Ripoff (AHCA)
2017: Walters Voted To Approve The American Health Care Act Out Of Energy And Commerce
Committee. [Committee On Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17; CQ Committee Coverage, 3/8/17]
2017: Walters Called AHCA A “Rare Opportunity” To Provide Americans Access To Low Cost Health
Care “They Deserve.” “Walters voted for the measure in committee and was the sole Orange County
Republican member of Congress to offer unequivocal support. ‘The AHCA is a rare opportunity to provide
Americans access to the low cost, high quality, patient-centered health care that they deserve,’ Walters said
before the measure was set aside. ‘This bill will lead to lower premiums, greater choice in coverage options and
large reductions in the federal deficit.’” [Orange County Register, 4/5/17]
2017: Walters Reportedly Said “Let The Games Begin” At The Beginning Of The Energy And
Commerce Committee’s Markup Session Of The AHCA. “OH as members shuffle in for E&C's mark up of
health care bill: Mimi Walters (R-CA) shaking someone's hand and saying ‘Let the games begin’” [Tierney
Sneed, Twitter, 3/8/17]
2017: Walters Voted For The American Health Care Act – The Republican Health Care Repeal Bill. In May
2017, Walters voted for “Passage of the bill that would make extensive changes to the 2010 health care overhaul
law, by effectively repealing the individual and employer mandates as well as most of the taxes that finance the
current system. It would, in 2020, convert Medicaid into a capped entitlement that would provide fixed federal
payments to states and end additional federal funding for the 2010 law's joint federal-state Medicaid expansion. It
would prohibit federal funding to any entity, such as Planned Parenthood, that performs abortions and receives
more than $350 million a year in Medicaid funds. As amended, it would give states the option of receiving federal
Medicaid funding as a block grant with greater state flexibility in how the funds are used, and would require states
to establish their own essential health benefits standards. It would allow states to receive waivers to exempt insurers
from having to provide certain minimum benefits, would provide $8 billion over five years for individuals with preexisting conditions whose insurance premiums increased because the state was granted a waiver to raise premiums
based on an individual's health status, and would create a $15 billion federal risk sharing program to cover some of
the costs of high medical claims.” The bill was passed by a vote of 217-213. [HR 1628, Vote #256, 5/4/17; CQ,
5/4/17]
2017: Walters On AHCA: “I Was Very Proud To Stand With The President Because That Piece Of
Legislation Is Going To Provide Relief To Millions Of Americans.” “Representative Mimi Walters, who has
represented Orange County since 2015, said she did not regret voting for the Republican health care bill. ‘I was
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very proud to stand with the president because that piece of legislation is going to provide relief to millions of
Americans,’ she said.” [New York Times, 6/1/17]
2017: LA Times: Walters “Never Waffled Over Her Support For The GOP Healthcare Bill.” “Walters,
unlike Issa and Knight, never waffled over her support for the GOP healthcare bill.” [Los Angeles Times,
5/12/17]
2017: Walters Said ACA Has “Clearly Failed The American People” And Said She Was “Honored” To
Pass The AHCA. “Since I decided to run for Congress, I gave the people of Orange County my word that I
would work to ensure all Americans have access to an affordable, patient-centered healthcare system. The
Affordable Care Act has clearly failed the American people through unaffordable premiums and deductibles,
massive tax burdens on small businesses, and collapsing healthcare exchanges. I am honored to join my
colleagues in the House to pass this landmark legislation for the American people.” [Rep. Mimi Walters,
Facebook, 5/4/17]

Walters Spokesperson Dismissed Complaints Concerning The AHCA As Coming From People
Living Outside The District, Even Though Walters Lived Outside Of The District
2017: Walters Spokesman Said That Complaints To Her Office About The GOP Healthcare Bill Came From
People Living Outside The District Who Were Armed With “Wild Misinformation.” “In an interview at her
Irvine district office Tuesday, spokesman T.W. Arrighi said that although the volume of calls and emails to the
office ahead of the vote was ‘heavy,’ many of the complaints came from people who live outside the district and
were armed with ‘wild misinformation’ pushed by liberal groups.” [Los Angeles Times, 5/12/17]
Walters Was Registered To Vote At 159 Dumond Dr., Laguna Beach, CA 92651. [Votebuilder, accessed
7/18/17]
U.S. House Of Representatives: Zip Code 92651 Was Represented By U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher.
[House.gov, accessed 7/24/17]

Walters Voted 10 Times To Repeal The Affordable Care Act
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Voted To Repeal Affordable Care Act. [HR 596, Vote #58, 2/03/15; CQ Floor Votes, 2/3/15] NOTE: This
was widely publicized as being the 56th vote., and the 4th to completely repeal
Voted Against Republican Study Committee Budget That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. [H Con
Res 27, Vote #138, 3/25/15; The Hill, 3/25/15]
Voted For Budget Alternative That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #141,
3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]
Voted For Republican Budget That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142,
3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget That Began Process To Repeal Affordable Care
Act. [S Con Res 11, Vote #183, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Voted To Repeal Major Pillars Of Affordable Care Act, Including Individual Mandate. [HR 3762, Vote
#568, 10/23/15; Los Angeles Times, 10/23/15]
Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act. [HR 3762, Vote #6, 1/6/16; CNN, 1/6/16]
Voted To Overturn Obama’s Veto Of Bill That Would Repeal The Affordable Care Act. [HR 3762, Vote
#53, 2/2/16; Washington Post, 2/2/16] Note: Reported as 63rd vote
Voted To Begin Process Of Repealing Affordable Care Act. [S Con Res 3, Vote #58, 1/13/17; CNN, 1/3/17]
Voted To Approve The American Health Care Act Out Of Energy And Commerce Committee.
[Committee On Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17; CQ Committee Coverage, 3/8/17]

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Voted To Repeal Medical Device Tax Under The Affordable Care Act. [HR 160, Vote #375, 6/18/15;
Associated Press, 6/18/15]
Voted To Eliminate Independent Payment Advisory Board. [HR 1190, Vote #376, 6/23/15; National
Journal, 6/23/15]
Did Not Vote On A Motion Agreeing With Senate Amendment To Place A Moratorium On Health Care
Reform’s Medical Device Tax. [HR 2029, Vote #703, 12/17/15; Med Device Online, 12/17/15]

Walters Called The Passage Of A Bill To Repeal ACA A “Monumental Moment”
January 2016: Walters Supported Legislation To Repeal ACA And “Defund” Planned Parenthood, And
Called The Bill’s Passage In The House A “Monumental Moment.” “The passage of this bill marks a
monumental moment for the American people and serves as an important step in holding the President accountable
for his costly and ineffective healthcare law. Hard-working Americans have suffered under Obamacare through:
higher premiums, cancelled health care plans, and decreased access to care. Unsurprisingly, Obamacare is filled
with broken promises, such as ‘If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor’ – when in reality, many
Americans have lost access to their long-time, trusted family physicians. Since Obamacare’s passage, Congress has
been working vigorously to roll back this disastrous law and replace it with common-sense, patient-centered
solutions. 2016 marks a new year – and this is just the start of House Republicans’ efforts to provide relief to the
American people and put forward bold solutions that will help individuals and families achieve the American
dream.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 1/6/16]
2015: Walters Supported The Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, Which She
Said Would Rescind Certain ACA Provisions, Including The Individual Mandate. “Across my district and
throughout California, small businesses and families are hurting from the effects of Obamacare – individuals
are facing high premiums, businesses are dealing with costly regulations and federal overreach, and taxpayers
are burdened with more excessive federal spending. Today’s legislation would rip out the most harmful
provisions of Obamacare, including: the Employer Mandate, the Individual mandate, the Medical Device Tax,
and the ‘Cadillac Tax’ among others. Furthermore, it reduces the deficit by $130 billion over 10 years and
represents Congress’ best chance at getting a bill on the President’s desk that will stop this harmful law. I will
continue to work with my colleagues to dismantle this ineffective and overly-burdensome law and replace it
with common-sense, patient-centered solutions.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 10/23/15]
2016: Walters Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act “The GOP-controlled House of Representatives
on Wednesday afternoon passed legislation that would repeal Obamacare, and after more than 60 votes to roll
back all or part of the law, the bill dismantle it will finally get to the President's desk.” [HR 3762, Vote #6,
1/6/16; CNN, 1/6/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Overturn Obama’s Veto Of A Bill That Would Repeal The Affordable Care Act.
“House Republicans are moving on to a new round of budget fights after failing on Tuesday to overturn
President Obama’s veto of legislation to repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans were
not able to rally the support of two-thirds of the House necessary to overturn the veto, leaving conservatives to
turn their attention to a final year of budget fights with the president. The 241-186 vote, appropriately
scheduled for Groundhog Day, was the 63rd time the House has voted to overturn all or part of Obama’s
signature health care law.” [HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/2/16; Washington Post, 2/2/16] Note: Reported as 63rd vote

Walters Is Bad For California Immigration
Walters Praised The Supreme Court’s Split Ruling Blocking DAPA As “A Win For The American
People”

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2016: Walters Praised The Supreme Court’s Immigration Ruling And Said President Obama’s Immigration
Actions “Overstep The Bounds Of His Authority.” “Several Orange County political leaders were disappointed
by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split Thursday on President Barack Obama’s move to expand the so-called Dream
Act to some parents of youths brought to the country illegally. […] Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, was pleased with
the outcome. ‘The President cannot write laws; only Congress can write them,’ Walter said. ‘Today, the Supreme
Court affirmed that the President’s executive actions on immigration overstep the bounds of his authority and are
illegal. It is a win for the Constitution, and that means a win for the American people.’” [City News Service,
6/23/16]
New York Times Headline: “Supreme Court Tie Blocks Obama Immigration Plan” [New York Times,
6/23/16]
The Supreme Court Ruling, U.S. v Texas, Had The Effect Of Blocking President Obama’s Deferred
Action For Parents Of Americans And Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) Order. “The case, United
States v. Texas, No. 15-674, concerned a 2014 executive action by the president to allow as many as five
million unauthorized immigrants who were the parents of citizens or of lawful permanent residents to apply for
a program that would spare them from deportation and provide them with work permits. The program was
called Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.” [New York
Times, 6/23/16]
The Supreme Court Ruling, U.S. v Texas, Placed In Question The Immigration Status Of As Many As
Five Million Undocumented Immigrants. “The case, United States v. Texas, No. 15-674, concerned a 2014
executive action by the president to allow as many as five million unauthorized immigrants who were the
parents of citizens or of lawful permanent residents to apply for a program that would spare them from
deportation and provide them with work permits. The program was called Deferred Action for Parents of
Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.” [New York Times, 6/23/16]
The Supreme Court Decision Was Split Evenly Four To Four. “The Supreme Court announced on Thursday
that it had deadlocked in a case challenging President Obama’s immigration plan, effectively ending what Mr.
Obama had hoped would become one of his central legacies. The program would have shielded as many as five
million undocumented immigrants from deportation and allowed them to legally work in the United States. The
4-4 tie, which left in place an appeals court ruling blocking the plan, amplified the contentious election-year
debate over the nation’s immigration policy and presidential power.” [New York Times, 6/23/16]

Walters Voted For A Bill Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Immigrants Protected Under
DACA And DAPA
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Families And DREAMers. In
January 2015, Walters voted for a federal funding bill that defunded President Obama’s executive action on
immigration and ended a program that halted the deportation of some illegal immigrants who came to the United
States as children. “Democrats rallied against the bill, which would fund the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) through September, after Republicans adopted a series of contentious amendments that take aim at facets of
Obama’s immigration policy. One of the amendments would choke off funding for Obama’s executive action
announced in November, which would allow some illegal immigrants to stay in the country and obtain work
permits. A second amendment would halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), which
lifts deportation for some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children.” The bill passed 236 to
191. [HR 240, Vote #35, 1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Amendment To Defund Immigration Executive Order. On January 14, 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration. “One of the
amendments would choke off funding for Obama’s executive action announced in November, which would
allow some illegal immigrants to stay in the country and obtain work permits.” The amendment was adopted
237 to 190. [HR 240, Vote #29, 1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15]
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2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment To End Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals. On January 24,
2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would end a
program to suspend the deportation of DREAMers. “A second amendment would halt the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), which lifts deportation for some illegal immigrants who came to the United
States as children.” The amendment was adopted 218 to 209. [HR 240, Vote #30, 1/14/15; The Hill 1/14/15]

Walters Signed A Letter Asking That HHS And The Treasury Department Deny California’s
Application To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Utilize California’s Healthcare Exchange
2016: Walters Signed A Letter Asking That HHS And The Treasury Department Deny California’s
Application To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Utilize California’s Healthcare Exchange. “As
Members of California’s Congressional Delegation, we write to request that the Department of Health and Human
Services and the Department of the Treasury deny California’s application to allow illegal immigrants to enroll in
healthcare coverage on California’s exchange, Covered California.” [Letter to Secretaries Burwell and Lew,
6/24/16]

Walters Is Bad For California Students
Students In Walters’s District Received $87,777,256 In Pell Grants…
2016-2017: California’s 45th District Students Were Awarded 21,731 Pell Grants Worth $87,777,256.
[National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, Federal Student Aid Programs report, 2016-17]

…But Walters Still Voted Repeatedly To Slash Pell Grants
2015: Walters Voted For FY16 Budget Amendment That Slashed Pell Grants. In March 2015, Walters voted
for a budget alternative known as Price amendment #2 offered as an amendment on the floor that would repeal the
Affordable Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare while requiring no offsets for increased OCO defense
spending. “Tom Price, R-Ga., also submitted an amended version that included increased defense funding without
requiring cuts in other areas to offset the spending. Price’s plan increased funding to the Overseas Contingency
Operations Fund by $2 billion over the committee plan, to $96 billion, and requires no offsets. The version that
passed out of committee would have required offsets over $73.5 billion in the OCO fund, which pays for wars and
other overseas activities and is not subject to sequester caps.” The resolution passed 219 to 208. [H. Con Res. 27,
Vote #141, 3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For FY16 Republican Budget That Slashed Pell Grants And Altered Medicare. In
March 2015, Walters voted for the FY16 Republican House budget that would repeal the Affordable Care Act,
slash Pell grants and alter Medicare. “It also includes parliamentary language, called reconciliation that orders
House committees to draft legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act. Under budget rules, that reconciliation
repeal bill cannot be filibustered in the Senate and would need only a majority vote to pass. The budget would
turn Medicaid into block grants to the states, cutting health care spending for the poor by $900 billion. The food
stamp program would also be turned into block grants and cut by hundreds of billions of dollars. Special
education, Pell Grants, job training and housing assistance would all be cut. Medicare would transition to a
system where future seniors would be encouraged to use government-funded vouchers to purchase insurance in
the private market.” The resolution passed 228 to 199. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times,
3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget For Fiscal Year 2016. In April 2015,
Walters voted for a conference report outlining the Republican Congressional budget for fiscal year 2016 and
budget levels for 2017 through 2025. “House and Senate Republicans agreed on a unified budget plan Wednesday
that would allow them to bypass Democrats and send President Barack Obama legislation to repeal or revise his
landmark health-care law. The budget proposal spells out the Republican Party’s priorities by calling for $5.3
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trillion in spending cuts to reach balance in nine years.” An agreement to pass the Conference Report passed 226 to
197. [S CON RES 11, Vote #183; On Agreeing to the Conference Report, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Conference Report Reduced Funding For Pell Grants, Low-Income Housing Assistance Programs, And
Food Stamp Program. “The budget slashes domestic discretionary spending by trimming away at several
major priorities for Democrats. The final bill includes a reduction in funding for federal Pell Grants and
housing programs for low-income earners, and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also
known as food stamps.” [Washington Post, 4/29/15]

Walters Is Bad For California’s LGBT Community
After The California Supreme Court Ruled The State’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Was
Unconstitutional, Walters Called The Decision A “Travesty For Family Values”
2008: After The California Supreme Court Ruled That The State’s Same-Sex Marriage Was
Unconstitutional, Walters Called The Decision A “Travesty For Family Values.” “Today, in response to the
California Supreme Court ruling that struck down Proposition 22 on a 4-3 vote, Assemblywoman Mimi Walters
called the decision a travesty for family values. ‘The Supreme Court today blatantly disregarded the will of
Californians to protect the sacred institution of marriage. The Court stated that it could not “find that the retention
of the traditional definition of marriage constitutes a compelling state interest,”’ Walters said. ‘I could not disagree
more strongly with the Court's ruling today. Marriage between a man and a woman is the foundation of our
society, and the Court's action is a travesty for family values.’ ‘Today's decision completely ignores the will of over
60% of California's voters who approved Proposition 22 eight years ago,'’ Walters continued.” [Assemblywoman
Walters, Press Release, 5/15/08]
2008: Walters: “I Pledge To Fight The Supreme Court's Decision To Allow Gay Marriage In California
By Working To Ensure The Passage Of The California Marriage Protection Act…” “The California
Marriage Protection Act, an initiative in circulation that has gathered 1.5 million signatures and will appear on
the November ballot, will write into the California Constitution that the only marriages recognized in this state
are those between one man and one woman. ‘I pledge to fight the Supreme Court's decision to allow gay
marriage in California by working to ensure the passage of the California Marriage Protection Act this
November,’ Walters concluded.” [Assemblywoman Walters, Press Release, 5/15/08]

Walters Said She Believed Marriage Should Be Between A Man And Woman, And Said Same-Sex
Couples Should Not Expect The “Same Rights As Those Of A Married Couple”
2004: Walters Said She Believed Marriage Should Be Between A Man And Woman, And Said Same-Sex
Couples Should Not Expect The “Same Rights As Those Of A Married Couple.” Q: (presented anonymously)
“I am an 18-year-old student, I am involved in extracurricular activities and I am gay. What is your stance on gay
rights and same-sex marriages?” [...] Walters: “Marriage should be between a man and woman. ‘It's your business.
But don't come forward and ask for the same rights as those of a married couple.’” [Sun Post News, 1/30/04]

Walters Is Bad For California Seniors
Walters Voted To Voucherize Medicare, Which Serves 51,000 Of Her Constituents
2016: 51,440 Residents Of California’s 45th District Received Some Medicare Benefits
2016: 51,440 Residents Of Walters’ District Received Medicare Benefits. [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, 2016 Congressional District Report]

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Walters Voted For A Republican Budget To Turn Medicare Into A “Voucherlike” Program
Walters Voted For FY16 Republican Budget. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
National Committee To Preserve Social Security & Medicare: 2015 House GOP Budget Would Leave
“Seniors And The Disabled – Some Of Our Most Vulnerable Americans – Hostage To The Whims Of
Private Insurance Companies.” “Once again, the House GOP’s budget would privatize Medicare with a
voucher plan, leaving seniors and the disabled – some of our most vulnerable Americans – hostage to the
whims of private insurance companies. Over time, this will end traditional Medicare and make it harder for
seniors to choose their own doctor. Vouchers will not keep up with the increasing cost of health insurance…
that is why seniors will pay more.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, 3/17/15]
New York Times: 2015 House GOP Budget Would Turn Medicare Into A “Voucherlike” Program.
“House Budget Committee members previewed their plans in an unusual, campaign-style video on Monday.
The plan envisions a remaking of the federal government. Future recipients of Medicare would be offered
voucherlike ‘premium support’ to pay for private insurance rather than government-provided health care.
Spending on Medicaid would be cut substantially over 10 years, with the money turned into block grants to
state governments, which in turn would have much more flexibility in deciding how it is allocated.” [New York
Times, 3/17/15]

Walters Voted Repeatedly To Increase Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs
2017: Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs For
Seniors
Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Lowering Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs For Seniors.
In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Demings, D-Fla., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary
Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment that would exempt regulations that
significantly lower seniors' out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. It would remove the
bill's provision that would effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to
an agency's interpretation of the underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The motion
was rejected by a vote of 190-233. [HR 5, Vote #44, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Walters Voted Nine Times To Reopen The Medicare Donut Hole, Costing Seniors Thousands More In OutOf-Pocket Prescription Costs
Walters Voted Nine Times To Repeal The Affordable Care Act. [HR 596, Vote #58, 2/3/15; H. Con Res. 27,
Vote #141, 3/25/15; H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; S Con Res 11, Vote #183, 4/30/15; HR 3762, Vote #568,
10/23/15; HR 3762, Vote #6, 1/6/16; HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/2/16; S Con Res 3, Vote #58, 1/13/17; Committee On
Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17]
The Affordable Care Act, AKA Obamacare, Would Eventually Close Medicare’s Prescription-Drug
Program Coverage Gap. “Over time, Obamacare closes the coverage gap, informally referred to as the donut
hole, in Medicare’s prescription-drug program (Part D). As originally designed, once Part D beneficiaries
reached their (relatively low) deductible, they had to pay 25 percent of their drug costs up to a certain dollar
amount; once beneficiaries’ drug costs reached that limit, they then had to pay all of their drug costs. Then, if
their total out-of-pocket costs reached an even higher level (called the catastrophic coverage limit, which is
currently set at $4,750), then they only had to pay 5 percent of drug costs above that limit. By the year 2020,
though, there will no longer be a donut hole. From the moment beneficiaries’ drug costs reach their deductibles
until they reach the catastrophic coverage limit, they will only pay 25 percent of their total drug costs.”
[National Review, 11/26/13]

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Walters Is Bad For California Women
Walters Repeatedly Opposed Funding For Planned Parenthood
Walters Voted 12 Times To Defund Or Attack Planned Parenthood
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Voted To Reverse Obama Rule Preventing States From Withholding Grants From Planned Parenthood.
[HJRes 43, Vote #99, 2/16/17; USA Today, 2/16/17]
Voted To Double The Budget For The Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood. [H Res 933,
Vote #595, 12/1/16; The Hill, 12/1/16]
Voted To Override The President’s Veto Of A Bill To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And Block
Funding Of Planned Parenthood For A Year. [HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/02/16, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes,
2/02/16]
Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And Defunding Planned Parenthood For One Year. [HR
3762, Vote #6, 1/06/16; The Hill, 1/6/16]
Voted For Reconciliation Bill To Repeal Key Sections Of The Affordable Care Act And Defund Planned
Parenthood. [HR 3762, Vote #568, 10/23/15; Washington Post, 10/23/15]
Voted To Establish Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood. [H Res 461, Vote #538, 10/07/15;
CQ Floor Votes, 10/7/15]
Voted To Attach Measure To Defund Planned Parenthood To Spending Measure Necessary To Avert
Government Shutdown. [H Con Res 79, Vote #527, 9/30/15; New York Times, 10/1/15]
Voted For Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. [HR 3495, Vote #524,
9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]
Voted Against Motion To Protect Women’s Access To Life-Saving Health Services, Including Planned
Parenthood. [HR 3495, Vote #523, 9/29/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 9/30/15]
Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. [H
Res 444, Vote #521, 9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]
Voted To Defund Planned Parenthood. [H.R. 3134, Vote #505, 9/18/15; CQ, 9/23/15]
Voted Against Preventing Attempt To Defund Planned Parenthood. [H.R. 3134, Vote #504, 9/18/15;
Democratic Leader – Motions To Recommit, 9/18/15]

Walters Said The Government Should Not “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood
2015: Walters Said The Republicans Want To “Defund” Planned Parenthood, But Added That She Does Not
Believe They Would Do It “At The Expense Of Shutting Down The Government.” SIEGEL: “First,
Representative Walters, the Republican leadership in Congress seems to want two things - to defund Planned
Parenthood and to keep the government open. Are those two objectives possible, and if not, which one's more
urgent?” WALTERS: “I believe the Republicans do want to defund Planned Parenthood, but I do not believe at the
expense of shutting down the government, and I don't believe we will go down that path.” [NPR All Things
Considered, 9/18/15]
2015: Walters Said The Government Should Not “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood, But Added That
Shutting Down Government Over It Could Set Back The “Pro-Life Movement.” CRUMPTON:
“Congresswoman, if we might circle back to what appears to be, for now at least, a vote that would prevent a
government shutdown, when the conversation was beginning about this tactic to shut down the government, one of
the things the GOP leadership had insisted upon was that there be some way to defund Planned Parenthood. What
were your thoughts on that? And what were the your constituents in your district in California telling you about
that?” WALTERS: “We need to look at Planned Parenthood, in light of -- especially in light of what the videos
that have been released. And there has been concern in our conference that we don't continue to fund Planned
Parenthood. And while I support that, the bigger question is, by us shutting down the government on this one
particular issue, it was going to end up costing us a lot more money to shut the government down. And many in the
pro-life movement believe that taking a stand on defunding Planned Parenthood right now and, you know, costing
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the government to shut down, would take the pro-life movement a couple of steps backwards. And so we were
trying to be in-line with the pro-life movement, saying, OK, you know what, we want to move forward on this
issue, but this is just not the way to do it.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 0:542:15, 9/30/15]
2015: Walters: “We Want To Advance The Cause Of The Pro-Life Movement,” But “When You Shut
Down The Government, You Are Costing The Taxpayers A Lot Of Money.” CRUMPTON: “And,
Congresswoman, you and some of the other lawmakers, especially some on the Republican side who thought
that shutting down the government just was not a good idea, that the Republican majority in both the House and
Senate might take a hit in the polls and from the electorate if this happened, and most polls indicate the last
time this happened that is exactly what the electorate did, can you give us a sense if you believe that your views
are being heard? Do you and your colleagues -- are you getting enough respect from the Republican
Conference even if you disagree with the majority?” WALTERS: “Oh, absolutely we are. And, you know, we
want to advance the cause of the pro-life movement, but there has to be a certain strategy put in place. And
when you shut down the government, you are costing the taxpayers a lot of money. You are costing the
creation of jobs. And we have to be very careful and very strategic as we move this issue forward.”
[Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 2:15-3:13, 9/30/15]

Walters Opposed Women’s Access To Abortion
2004: Walters Claimed She Opposed Abortion, Except When A Pregnancy Posed Life-Threatening Risks To
The Woman, Or In Cases Of Rape Or Incest
2004: San Diego Union-Tribune: Walters Opposed Abortion, “Except When A Pregnancy Posed LifeThreatening Risks To The Mother, Or In Cases Of Rape Or Incest.” According to a correction issued by the
San Diego Union-Tribune, “A story Thursday about the 73rd Assembly District race reported that Republican
candidate Mimi Walters supports abortion rights. In fact, Walters says she opposes abortion except when a
pregnancy poses life-threatening risks to the mother or in cases of rape or incest.” [San Diego Union-Tribune,
9/18/04]
Walters Cosponsored Bills That Would Undermine Abortion Access
2015: Walters Cosponsored The No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion And Abortion Insurance Full
Disclosure Act. “The House did easily pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance
Full Disclosure Act of 2015, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.). White House advisers said they would
recommend a veto should the bill reach the president’s desk. The Hyde Amendment already prevents the use of
federal funds to pay for abortion, except in cases of incest, rape and life endangerment of the mother. That is passed
every year as part of an appropriations bill, but this bill would make that permanent law. The House bill would also
restrict small businesses from getting an Affordable Care Act tax credit if they purchase employee health plans that
include abortion coverage on the Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP exchange.” [Library of
Congress, H.R. 7, Co-Sponsored, 1/21/15; Politico, 1/22/15]
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill Blocking Federal Funding For Abortion, Including Tax Credits For
Small Businesses Providing Healthcare That Includes Abortion Coverage. In January 2015, Walters voted
for, “Passage of the bill that would permanently prohibit the use of federal funds, facilities or staff to provide
abortion coverage and services, except in cases of rape or incest and for saving the life of the woman. It also
would prohibit individuals and small business from receiving federal subsidies and small businesses from
receiving federal subsidies and tax credits under the 2010 health care overhaul to purchase plans that cover
abortions.” The bill passed by a vote of 242-179. [HR 7, Vote #45, 1/22/15; CQ, 1/22/15]
Bill Would Give Big Insurance Companies Incentive To Drop Abortion Coverage. “The bill gives insurers
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receive the law's subsidies. Abortion coverage is historically relatively ubiquitous in health plans, so the effect
could be far-reaching.” [National Journal, 1/28/14]
2015: On The 42nd Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, Walters Voiced Support For The No Taxpayer
Funding For Abortion Act, Which She Called A “Vital Bill” That Would “Save Lives.” Mr. PITTS.
“Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Mimi Walters).”
Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. “Madam Speaker, I rise today on the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme
Court's decision in Roe v. Wade in support of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This vital bill
establishes that no taxpayer funds be used for abortion, including plans that cover abortion under the President's
health care law. These restrictions will save lives. According to the research by the Guttmacher Institute,
policies that cut taxpayer funds towards abortion will actually prevent 25 percent or more of the abortions that
would otherwise take place.” [Congressional Record, 114th Congress, 1/22/15; H.R. 7, 114th Congress,
Introduced 1/21/15]
2017: Walters Voted To Prohibit Federal Funds From Being Used To Pay For Abortion Services Or Health
Insurance Plans That Would Include Abortion Coverage
2017: Walters Voted To Prohibit Federal Funds From Being Used To Pay For Abortion Services Or Health
Insurance Plans That Include Abortion Coverage And Would Ban Multistate Health Plans The Provide
Abortion Coverage From State Exchanges. In January 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would
permanently prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for abortion services or health insurance plans that
include abortion coverage. It also would prohibit the District of Columbia from using its own local funds to provide
or pay for abortions. Individuals and small businesses also could not receive tax credits under the 2010 health care
law related to purchases of health insurance plans that include abortion coverage. The bill would require the Office
of Personnel Management to ensure that, starting in 2018, no multistate qualified health plan offered in a state
insurance exchange provides coverage that includes abortion. The provisions would not apply to pregnancies
resulting from rape or incest, or to situations where the woman would die unless an abortion is performed.” The bill
passed by a vote of 238-183. [HR 7, Vote #65, 1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17]
2015: Walters Voted To Restrict A Woman’s Right To Choose After 20 Weeks
2015: Walters Voted To Restrict A Woman’s Right To Choose After 20 Weeks, Including Requiring 48Hour Waiting Period For Rape Survivors. In May 2015, Walters voted for “a bill banning abortions after 20
weeks of pregnancy in a party-line vote on Wednesday.” According to The Hill, “But the bill did not change a
provision that allows victims of incest to receive an abortion only if they are under 18 years old … The new version
of the House bill also includes a two-day waiting period for rape victims. Doctors must also ensure that victims
have received medical treatment or counseling during that time.” [HR 36, Vote #223, 5/13/15; The Hill, 5/13/15;
The Hill, 5/11/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Adding An Exception To Protect The Health Of The Woman To 20-Week
Abortion Ban
2015: Walters Voted Against Adding An Exception To Protect The Health Of The Woman In A 20-Week
Abortion Ban Bill. In May 2015, Walters voted against adding a woman’s health exception to a 20-week abortion
bill. “U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley’s attempt to amend a bill calling for a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy
was defeated Wednesday, and the House went on to pass the ban. The Westlake Village Democrat’s motion and
amendment would have added language to the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act that would have
permitted abortions after 20 weeks if a woman’s health were at risk. It was defeated on a mostly party-line 181-246
vote.” [H.R. 36, Vote #222, 5/13/15; Ventura County Star, 5/13/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Protecting Reproductive Health Choices In The Workplace

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2015: Walters Voted To Repeal A Law That Prohibited Employers From Discriminating Based On An
Individual's Reproductive Health Decisions. In February 2015, Walters voted for: “passage of the joint resolution
that would provide for disapproval and repeal of the District of Columbia's Reproductive Health NonDiscrimination Amendment Act of 2014, which prohibits employers from discriminating based on an individual's
reproductive health decisions.” The bill passed by a vote of 228-192. [HJ Res 43, Vote #194, 4/30/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 4/30/15]

Walters Opposed Bills To Ensure Equal Pay For Women
Walters Voted Against The Paycheck Fairness Act And Against A Motion That Would Have Protected
“Women’s Rights To Equal Wages”
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act. In April 2015, Walters voted To
Block consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would end the pay gap between men and women and
unsure equal pay for equal work. “The legislation would protect workers from retaliation for sharing information
about their wages, require employers to explain any pay disparities among workers performing the same job, and
allow employees to seek unlimited punitive damages in wage bias cases.” The previous question passed 239 to 183.
A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res. 189, Vote #148,
4/14/15; Bloomberg, 4/14/15; Congressional Record, 4/14/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/14/15]
Women In California Made 85.7 Cents For Every Dollar A Man Made. [National Women’s Law Center,
accessed 8/16/17]
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act. In April 2015, Walters voted To
Block consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would end the pay gap between men and women and
unsure equal pay for equal work. “The legislation would protect workers from retaliation for sharing information
about their wages, require employers to explain any pay disparities among workers performing the same job, and
allow employees to seek unlimited punitive damages in wage bias cases.” The previous question passed 240 to 183.
A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res. 200, Vote #154,
4/15/15; Bloomberg, 4/14/15; Congressional Record, 4/15/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/15/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Motion That Would Have Protected “Women’s Rights To Equal Wages,” By
Excluding Claims Of Employment Discrimination From Bill. In September 2015, Walters voted against on
Democratic motion to recommit with instructions HR 758. “The Democratic Motion to Recommit protects
women’s right to demand equal wages, by excluding claims of employment discrimination from the underlying bill
that raises new obstacles for Americans to seek remedy in the courts.” The motion to recommit failed 179 to 239.
[HR 758, Vote #500, 9/17/15; Democratic Motion to Recommit, HR 758, 9/17/15]

Walters Opposed A Bill To Protect Women From Discrimination In Health Insurance
Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment That Prevented Insurance Plans From Charging
Women Higher Premiums Than Men
2017: Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment That Prevented Insurance Plans From
Charging Women Higher Premiums Than Men. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Schakowsky, DIll., motion to recommit the bill to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report back
immediately with an amendment that would state that the bill could not be interpreted to allow health insurance
plans to charge women higher premiums than they charge men.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 187-235.
[HR 7, Vote #64, 1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17]

Walters Is Bad For Californians With Disabilities
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2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That One Advocacy Group Said “Would Treat People
With Disabilities As Second-Class Citizens”
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored The ADA Education And Reform Act Of 2015, A Bill Creating Numerous
Barriers For People with Disabilities Who Seek To Enforce The ADA. According to the Congress.gov Bill
Summary, “The bill prohibits persons from, and subjects violators to a criminal fine for, sending demand letters or
other pre-suit notifications alleging a violation of ADA public accommodation requirements if the notification does
not specify the circumstances under which an individual was actually denied access. The notification must specify:
(1) the address of property, (2) the specific ADA sections alleged to have been violated, (3) whether a request for
assistance in removing an architectural barrier was made, and (4) whether the barrier was permanent or temporary.
The bill also prohibits commencement of civil action based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to
access into an existing public accommodation unless: (1) the aggrieved person has provided to the owners or
operators a written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, and (2) the owners or operators fail to provide the
person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to improve the barrier or they fail to
remove the barrier or make substantial progress after providing such a description. The Judicial Conference of the
United States must develop a model program to promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve such
claims. The model program should include an expedited method for determining relevant facts related to such
barriers and steps to resolve accessibility issues before litigation.” [H.R. 3765, 114th Congress, introduced 10/20/15]
American Association Of People With Disabilities: Bill Would “Would Treat People With Disabilities As
Second-Class Citizens.” “Recently, a series of ‘notification’ bills have been targeting the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) in an attempt to erect more barriers to enforcing the rights of people with disabilities.
The latest ‘notification’ act is HR 3765, also known as the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016. It is
possible that HR 3765 will come up for a vote in the House of Representatives this month so we need your help
and immediate action to block this harmful legislation. If this bill is allowed to pass the House it could serve as
a starting point for future negative legislation next year and beyond. HR 3765, the ADA Education and Reform
Act of 2016, would eliminate the responsibility of businesses to address their obligations under the ADA. This
bill would treat people with disabilities as second-class citizens. A summary of the bill can be found here.”
[American Association of People with Disabilities, 9/7/16]

6,676 Of Walters’ Constituents Relied On Social Security Disability Insurance
2016: 6,676 Of Walters’ Constituents Relied On Social Security Disability Insurance. [Social Security
Administration, Congressional Statistics, December 2016]

Walters Voted To Jeopardize Social Security Disability Insurance
Walters Voted To Jeopardize Social Security By Blocking Reallocation Of Funds To SSDI. In January 2015,
Walters voted for: “Adoption of the resolution that would set the rules for the 114th Congress. The rules would
extend many of the rules that for the 113th Congress. Among the rules changes, it would require that the official
budget scores of tax and direct spending bills to incorporate so-called ‘dynamic scoring,’ which factors in the
broader, macroeconomic impact of the legislation. It would require all new House members to receive mandatory
ethics training within 60 days, require nongovernmental witnesses scheduled to testify before House committees to
disclose any contracts or payments that they or the organization they represent have received from foreign
governments and create a new point of order against any legislation that would reduce the actuarial balance of
Social Security's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund. It also would continue the House's Select
Committee on Benghazi.” The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million Recipients Of Disability Benefits (SSDI) Faced A 19 Percent Benefit Cut. “The GOP’s
immediate target is Social Security’s sprawling disability insurance program, which has grown at a pace far
beyond its revenues and will exhaust its trust fund reserves by December 2016, threatening a 19 percent cut in
benefits.” [Politico, 1/20/15]
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2015: Eleven Million People Received SSDI Benefits. “About 11 million people get disability benefits,
nearly 40 percent more than a decade ago.” [Associated Press, 1/07/15]
AARP: Allowing Reallocation Of Funds To Strengthen SSDI Would Protect Retirees Who Might
Otherwise “Face An Imminent Reduction In Their Earned Benefits.” “This isn’t the first time the
disability fund has approached such a deadline. The trustees’ 1994 report, for example, projected that the
disability fund would deplete its reserves the next year. Back then, Congress reinforced the fund by shifting a
slightly larger portion of payroll taxes to it. Currently, the payroll tax totals 12.4 percent of workers’ pay, with
employers and employees each contributing half. Most of that money, or 10.6 percentage points, goes toward
retirement and survivor benefits. The rest, 1.8 percentage points, supports disability benefits. AARP and others
support a similar reallocation again. Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president, said in a statement that
the new report ‘confirms that if the combined resources of the Social Security trust funds are rebalanced, no
beneficiary needs to face an imminent reduction in their earned benefits.’” [AARP, 7/28/14]

Walters Voted For Legislation That Would Result In A Social Security Benefit Cut For Millions Of
Disabled Americans
Walters Voted For FY16 Republican Budget. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
National Committee To Preserve Social Security & Medicare: House Republicans’ Refusal To Allow
Reallocation To The Disability Trust Fund Would Result In A 20% Benefit Cut. “Social Security
disability beneficiaries are also targeted by the GOP’s refusal to allow a routine and temporary reallocation of
part of the 6.2 percent Social Security tax rate to the Disability Insurance Trust Fund. Instead, Republicans in
the House would allow a 20% benefit cut for millions of disabled Americans unless there are broader Social
Security benefit cuts or tax increases improving the solvency of the combined trust funds. This GOP budget
also call for the creation of commission to study what Republicans claim are ‘structural deficiencies’ in Social
Security, even though the program has never missed a payment and currently has $2.8 trillion in its trust fund.”
[H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
Walters Voted For A House Rules Package Containing A Provision That Would Block Congress From
Redirecting Funds To The Social Security Disability Program. “In the past, Congress has simply shifted
revenues from Social Security’s larger retirement account to fill holes in the disability fund. But the new House rule
throws up a roadblock by creating a point of order against any such bill that does not improve the ‘actuarial
balance’ of the combined funds.” [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million Recipients Of Disability Benefits Faced A 19 Percent Benefit Cut. “The GOP’s immediate
target is Social Security’s sprawling disability insurance program, which has grown at a pace far beyond its
revenues and will exhaust its trust fund reserves by December 2016, threatening a 19 percent cut in benefits.”
[Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million People Receive Disability Benefits. “About 11 million people get disability benefits, nearly 40
percent more than a decade ago.” [Associated Press, 1/07/15]

Walters Is Bad For California Workers
Walters: “I Don’t Believe In Unions. I Believe In Private Enterprise.”
2004: Walters: “I Don't Believe In Unions. I Believe In Private Enterprise.” “She criticized Wilson for
accepting money from government employee unions, who she said might believe they're entitled to payback if he's
elected. ‘They have not offered to give me any money because they know I won't take it,’ she said. ‘I don't believe
in unions. I believe in private enterprise.’” [Los Angeles Times, 2/23/04]

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2014: Walters Criticized Legislation That Made Domestic Workers In California Eligible For
Overtime Pay, Calling The Law A “Hardship” For People Who Have To Pay Those Workers
2014: Walters Criticized Legislation That Made Domestic Workers In California Eligible For Overtime Pay,
Calling The Law A “Hardship” For People Who Pay Those Workers. “She also criticized the recently passed
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which makes nannies, home health-care aides and other domestic workers in
California eligible for overtime pay. Workers qualify for overtime if they work more than nine hours in a day or 45
in a week. She said the law would be a ‘hardship’ for people who pay those workers.” [Orange County Register,
1/10/14]

2014: As State Senator, Walters Opposed Paid Sick Leave Because It Reduced “California’s
Competitive Edge”
2014: Walters Voted Against Legislation That Would Require Paid Sick Leave For Employees In California.
[AB-1522, California State Assembly, chaptered 9/10/14]
2014: Walters Said The Bill Reduced “California’s Competitive Edge To States Who Don’t Have This
Requirement.” “State Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, said AB 1522 won’t help California keep or attract
businesses and jobs. ‘It reduces California’s competitive edge to states who don’t have this requirement,’ Walters
said.” [Orange County Register, 9/2/14]

Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Have Dealt A “Potentially Crippling Blow” To
Unions Including Barring Companies From Voluntarily Recognizing A Union
2016: Walters Co-Sponsored The Employee Rights Act. [H.R. 3322, 114th Congress, introduced 7/27/15]
Washington Examiner Headline: “GOP Rolls Out Employee Rights Act To Cripple Union Power”
[Washington Examiner, 7/27/15]
Washington Examiner: Employee Rights Act Included “Changes That Could Deal A Potentially
Crippling Blow To Union Political Power If Adopted.” “Republican lawmakers rolled out plans Monday for
the first major reform of federal labor laws in six decades, including changes that could deal a potentially
crippling blow to union political power if adopted.” [Washington Examiner, 7/27/15]
Economic Policy Institute: The Employee Rights Act “Would Strip Workers Of Many Rights Under The
National Labor Relations Act.” “Before leaving for recess last week, congressional Republicans introduced a
bill that would make it more difficult for workers to form a union and collectively bargain. The misleadingly
named Employee Rights Act has been introduced in prior Congresses as well. The legislation would strip
workers of many rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). For example, it would prohibit
voluntary employer recognition of a union. (Under existing law, an employer is free to recognize a union and
bargain with its workforce when workers show majority support for the union.) The bill also reinstitutes
unnecessary delay in the union election process, mandating that parties litigate issues likely to be resolved in
the election.” [Economic Policy Institute, 5/30/17]

Walters Co-Sponsored The National Right To Work Act
2016: Walters Co-Sponsored The National Right To Work Act. [H.R. 612, 114th Congress, introduced 1/28/15]
CNBC: Opponents Of Right To Work Laws “Say The Laws Are Primarily Meant To Weaken Unions –
Which The Proponents Don't Exactly Deny.” “Proponents say right-to-work laws guarantee freedom for
employees by making it illegal to force them to pay union dues in order to get or keep a job. Opponents say the

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laws are primarily meant to weaken unions—which the proponents don't exactly deny—and workers who
benefit from union representation should pay their fair share.” [CNBC, 5/29/15]
Economic Policy Institute: Wages In Right To Work States Were 3.1 Percent Lower Than In Non-RightTo-Work States. “Wages in RTW states are 3.1 percent lower than those in non-RTW states, after controlling
for a full complement of individual demographic and socioeconomic factors as well as state macroeconomic
indicators. This translates into RTW being associated with $1,558 lower annual wages for a typical full-time,
full-year worker.” [Economic Policy Institute, 4/22/15]
Economic Policy Institute: Right To Work Laws Affect The Wages Of Both Union And Non-Union
Workers. “This paper updates and confirms the findings of Gould and Shierholz (2011). No matter how you
slice the data, wages in RTW states are lower, on average, than wages in non-RTW states. As shown in great
detail in Gould and Shierholz (2011), these results do not just apply to union members, but to all employees in a
state. Where unions are strong, compensation increases even for workers not covered by any union contract, as
nonunion employers face competitive pressure to match union standards. Likewise, when unions are weakened
by RTW laws, all of a state’s workers feel the impact.” [Economic Policy Institute, 4/22/15]

In Congress & The State Senate, Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Increasing The Minimum
Wage
2015: Walters Voted Against A Democratic Budget Plan That Included A Higher Minimum Wage. In March
2015, Walters voted against the Democratic alternative budget that “proposed more investment in education and
infrastructure, new taxes on the wealthiest Americans, and several pet ideas including a higher minimum wage,
paid sick leave, expanded early childhood education and a ban on tax breaks for executives unless they increase
their employees’ wages.” The amendment failed 160 to 264. [H Con Res 27, Vote #139, 3/25/15; RealClearPolitics,
3/23/15]
2014: As State Senator, Walters Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In California. [SB-935,
California State Senate, introduced 2/3/14]
Mashable: Walters “Staked Out A Position Against Minimum Wage” In The California State Senate.
“During her time as a state senator, Walters has staked out a position against minimum wage, but has gone
against the grain of other Republicans when it comes to combatting climate change, where she is viewed as a
moderate.” [Mashable, 11/12/14]
2014: Walters Said A Minimum Wage Increase In California Would Kill Jobs And Hurt Small Business.
“Walters said she opposed the minimum-wage increase passed in September for California, where the cost of
living is among the highest in the nation. The measure will raise the wage to $9 from $8 in July, and to $10 in
2016. Walters said she thinks the ‘job-killing’ increase is ‘really going to hurt small business.” [Orange County
Register, 1/10/14]
2013: As State Senator, Walters Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In California. [AB-10,
California State Assembly, chaptered 9/25/13]

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Personal & Professional
History

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Biography
Birth Date
May 14, 1962: Walters Was Born In Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Walters Was Born May 14, 1962. “WALTERS, Mimi, a Representative from California; born in Pasadena, Los
Angeles County, Calif., May 14, 1962” [Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, accessed 7/18/17]

Education
1984: Walters Graduated From UCLA With A Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Political Science
1984: Walters Graduated From UCLA With A Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Political Science. “Mimi
graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, accessed 7/18/17]

Career
1996-Present: Walters Has Served As A City Official, State Legislator And Congressional
Representative
The following provides a brief overview of Walters’s professional career:
Political
 2015-present: U.S. House of Representatives
 2008-2015: California State Senate
 2005-2008: California State Assembly
 1996-2004: Laguna Niguel City Council
 2000: Laguna Niguel Mayor
[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, accessed 7/18/17]

1988-1995: Walters Worked For A Securities Firm and Wall Street Investment Banking Firm
Forced Into Bankruptcy
Professional
 Kidder Peabody & Company
 Drexel, Burnham & Lambert; Investment Executive
[Rep. Mimi Walters, accessed 7/18/17]
Walters Worked As An Investment Banker From 1988-1995. [Los Angeles Times, 5/26/10]
1990: Drexel Burnham Lambert Filed For Bankruptcy After Several Years Of Legal Troubles. “Drexel
Burnham Lambert, the investment bank famous for high-yield or ‘junk’ bonds, filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 13,
1990 after several years of legal troubles.” [CNBC, 2/13/15]

Criminal Record

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2016: Lower Merion Police Department In Pennsylvania Cited Walters For A Traffic Violation
2016: Walters Was Charged With A Traffic Violation By The Lower Merion Police Department In
Pennsylvania; Walters Submitted A Guilty Plea And The Case Was Closed. [Magisterial District Court,
Docket Number MJ-38204-TR-0001416-2016, accessed 7/18/17]

2012: Orange County Police Cited Walters For Using A Cell Phone While Driving
2012: Walters Was Charged With Using A Cell Phone While Driving. According to the Superior Court of
Orange County, Walters was charged with violating section 23123(a) of California’s vehicle code. [Superior Court
of Orange County, Case Number SH892289, accessed 7/18/17]
Section 23123(A) Of California Vehicle Code Prohibits Drivers From Using Cell Phones. “23123. (a) A
person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically
designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving.”
[California Legislative Information, accessed 7/18/17]

2007: Orange County Police Cited Walters For Speeding
2007: Walters Was Charged With Speeding. According to the Superior Court of Orange County, Walters was
charged with violating section 22350 of California’s vehicle code. [Superior Court of Orange County, Case Number
SH610967, accessed 7/18/17]
Section 22350 Of California Vehicle Code Prohibits Driving “At A Speed Greater Than Is Reasonable
Or Prudent […] And In No Event At A Speed Which Endangers The Safety Of Persons Or Property.”
“22350. No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having
due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a
speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.” [California Legislative Information, accessed
7/18/17]

Judgments Or Liens
As Of September 2017, Walters Is Not Associated With Any Judgments Or Liens. [Nexis Comprehensive
Person Report, accessed 9/1/17]

Bankruptcy Filings
As Of September 2017, Walters Is Not Associated With Any Bankruptcies. [Nexis Comprehensive Person
Report, accessed 9/1/17]

Political Donations
Federal
Walters Contributed More Than $39,000 To Federal Candidates
According to an FEC individual contribution search, Walters has given $39,795 to federal political candidates.
Mimi Walters Federal Contributions
Date
1997-2003

Candidate/Committee
Republican Party of Orange County

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Party
R

Amount
$13,000

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1997-2000
2000-2016
2000
07/30/2001
01/14/2000
2000
12/27/1999
08/04/2005
1998
2003-2007
2002
09/24/2009
1997-2003
1999-2003
07/12/2006
05/15/2009

Lincoln Club of Orange County Federal PAC
California Republican Party
Darrell Issa (CA-49)
Tim Hutchinson (Arkansas)
James Rogan (CA-27)
Matta Tuchman (CA-46)
Bill Morrow (CA-50)
NRSC
Matt Fong (California)
Ed Royce (CA-39)
Beth Rogers (CA-23)
John Sullivan (OK-01)
Christopher Cox (CA-48)
George W. Bush
Republican Party of San Diego County
Teresa Hernandez (CA-32)

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Total

$6,000
$3,195
$2,750
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
$1,500
$2000
$500
$1,350
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$39,795

[FEC, individual contribution, accessed 7/18/17]

California
Walters Contributed More Than $227,000 To State-Level Candidates
According to the California Secretary of State, Walters has given $227, 276.60 to state-level candidates.
Mimi Walters State Contributions
Date
05/14/2001
09/17/2001
10/21/2001
11/19/2001
06/10/2002
03/15/2002
02/22/2002
07/25/2002
6/25/2002
10/22/2002
09/11/2003
10/03/2003
08/10/2004
09/19/2009
09/14/2003
01/03/2003
06/30/2003
12/18/2005
12/31/2006
01/13/2009
09/21/2004
08/09/2006
09/25/2009
09/25/2009

Candidate (Office Sought) or Committee
Dick Ackerman (State Senate)
Pat Bates (State Assembly)
Bill Morrow (State Senate)
Pat Bates (State Assembly)
Dick Ackerman (State Senate)
Pat Bates (State Assembly)
Bill Jones (Governor)
Dick Ackerman (Attorney General)
Bill Simon (Governor)
Bill Simon (Governor)
Dick Ackerman (State Senate)
Rescue California...Recall Gray Davis
California Women's Leadership Association PAC
California Republican Party / v8
Mimi Walters (State Assembly)
Mimi Walters (State Assembly)
Mimi Walters (State Assembly)
Marie Waldron (State Assembly)
Mimi Walters (State Senate)
Mimi Walters (State Treasurer)
California Republican Party
California Republican Party
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party / v8

58

Party

Amount
$125
$1,000
$200
$500
$100
$150
$500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$100
$2,000
$150
$249
$1,800
$5,000
$95,000
$3,300
$100,000
$3,000
$1,000
$3,648.55
$24
$65

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06/10/2009
09/25/2009
10/01/2013
03/31/2003

California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party / v8
California Republican Party
Friends of Cristi Cristich
Total

$3,000
$65
$100
$3,200
$227,276.60

[California Secretary of State, accessed 4/13/17]

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Personal Finance
In 2016, Walters had an estimated net worth between $667,007 and $1,629,999.
According to Walters’s federal personal financial disclosures, her 2016 annual unearned income was
between $50,202 and $101,000. Walters also earned $174,000 in salary from the U.S. House of
Representatives. Walters’s assets totaled between $767,007 and $1,680,000. Walters had between
$50,001 and $100,000 in liabilities.
NOTE: For detailed descriptions of Walters’s personal financial disclosures by year, see Appendix I – Personal
Financial Disclosures.

Walters’s Federal Personal Financial Disclosure Summary
NOTE: For detailed descriptions of Walters’s personal financial disclosures by year, see Appendix I – Personal
Financial Disclosures.
Walters PFD Toplines
Year

Earned
Income

Asset Value
MIN

Unearned Income

MAX

MIN

Transactions

MAX

Liabilities

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

2016

N/A

$767,007

$1,680,000

$50,202

$101,000

$100,001

$250,000

$50,001

$100,000

2015

N/A

$881,008

$1,965,000

$30,203

$101,000

$100,002

$200,000

$1,150,003

$5,350,000

2014

$90,500

$381,007

$965,000

$200,002

$2,000,000

N/A

N/A

$1,150,003

$5,350,000

[2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17; 2015
Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 5/13/16; 2014 Rep.
Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, Amendment, filed 1/5/16]

Walters’s State Personal Financial Disclosure Summary
Mimi Walters Form 700 Top Lines
Year

Earned
Income

Asset Value

Gross Income

Liabilities*

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

2013

N/A

$856,013

$8,537,996

$302,005

$321,500+

N/A

N/A

2012

N/A

$964,015

$9,631,994

$501,006

$512,001+

N/A

N/A

2011

N/A

$960,015

$9,607,996

$500,005

$501,502+

N/A

N/A

2010

N/A

$3,080,020

$10,800,000

$600,006

$602,501+

N/A

N/A

2009

N/A

$2,440,028

$14,400,000

$810,009

$901,505+

N/A

N/A

[2013 Mimi Walters Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 3/3/14;
2012 Mimi Walters Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 4/2/13;
2011 Mimi Walters Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 2/29/12;
2010 Mimi Walters Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 3/1/11;
2009 Mimi Walters Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 3/1/10]
*Liabilities were not reported in Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s)

2005-2016: Walters Earned At Least $1,371,375 In Taxpayer Funded Salaries

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2015-2016: Walters Earned $348,000 In Salary As A Member Of Congress
Walters Salary, U.S. House
Year

Salary
2016

$174,000

2015

$174,000

Total:

$348,000

[U.S. House of Representatives, accessed 7/19/17]

2005-2014: Walters Earned $1,023,375 In Salary As A California State Legislator
Walters Salary
California Legislature
Office Held
Year
State Senator
2014
State Senator
2013
State Senator
2012
State Senator
2011
State Senator
2010
State Senator
2009
Assemblywoman
2008
Assemblywoman
2007
Assemblywoman
2006
Assemblywoman
2005
Total:

Salary
$95,291
$90,526
$95,291
$95,291
$95,291
$95,291
$116,208
$116,208
$113,098
$110,880
$1,023,375

[California Citizens Compensation Commission, accessed 7/19/17]

2014-2016: Walters’s Net Worth Reportedly Increased By At Least 115 Percent And As
Much As 981 Percent
Walters Yearly Assets Value
Asset Value
Liabilities
Year
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
$767,007
$1,680,000
$50,001
$100,000
2016
$881,008
$1,965,000 $1,150,003 $5,350,000
2015
$381,007
$965,000 $1,150,003 $5,350,000
2014
[2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17; 2015
Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 5/13/16; 2014 Rep.
Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, Amendment, filed 1/5/16]

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Political Career
This section provides an overview of Walters’s political career, from 1996 to 2017.

Committees
U.S. Congress
Name
Years
Energy and Commerce Committee
2017-2018
Judiciary Committee
2015-2016
Transportation Committee
2015-2016
[Rep. Mimi Walters, accessed 7/20/17]
California State Legislature
Legislative Body
Committee
Years
State Senate
Public Employment & Retirement
2011-2014
State Senate
Appropriations
2009-2014
State Senate
Budget and Fiscal Review
2014
State Senate
Banking & Financial Institutions
2011-2013
State Senate
Governmental Organization
2012
State Senate
Judiciary
2009-2013
State Senate
Legislative Ethics
2009-2012
State Senate
Business, Professions and Economic Development
2009-2011
State Senate
Revenue & Taxation
2009-2010
State Senate
Elections, Reapportionment, & Constitutional Amendments
2009
State Assembly
Aging and Long Term Care
2005-2008
State Assembly
Appropriations
2005-2008
State Assembly
Banking and Finance
2007-2008
State Assembly
Revenue and Taxation Code
2005-2006
[Senator Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine, captured 10/24/14;
Senator Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine, captured 8/13/13; Senator Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine,
captured 5/9/12; Senator Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine, captured 10/22/11; Senator Mimi Walters via
Wayback Machine, captured 4/14/09; California State Senate via Wayback Machine, captured 7/22/10;
Assemblywoman Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine, captured 2/28/08; Assemblywoman Mimi Walters via
Wayback Machine, captured 10/1/07; Assemblywoman Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine, captured 9/26/06;
Assemblywoman Mimi Walters via Wayback Machine, captured 11/24/05]

Caucuses
Walters is a member of, but not limited to, the following caucuses:
U.S. Congress
Name
Years
Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues
2017-2018
[Rep. Mimi Walters, accessed 1/22/18]

Campaigns

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Election History

Year
2016
2014
2012
2010
2008
2006
2004
1996

Walters Electoral History
Candidates
Results
Walters Margin
Mimi Walters (R)
58.6%
U.S. House (CA-45)
+17.2%
Ron Varasteh (D)
41.4%
Mimi Walters (R)
65.1%
U.S. House (CA-45)
+30.2%
Drew Leavens (D)
34.9%
Mimi Walters (R)
57.0%
State Senate (CA-37)
+14%
Steve Young (D)
43.0%
Mimi Walters (R)
36.2%
State Treasurer
-20.3%
Bill Lockyer (D)
56.5%
Mimi Walters (R)
58.2%
State Senate(CA-33)
+16.4%
Gary Pritchard (D)
41.8%
Mimi Walters (R)
73.4%
State Assembly (CA-73)
+46.8%
Andrew Favor (L)
26.6%
Mimi Walters (R)
53.1%
State Assembly (CA-73)
+21.4%
Kathleen Calzada (D)
31.7%
Laguna Niguel City Council Mimi Walters
Appointed To Vacant Seat
N/A
[California Secretary of State, 11/8/16; 11/4/14; 11/6/12; 11/2/10; 11/4/08; 11/7/06;
11/2/04; LA Times, 12/19/96]
Office

2014: Walters Ran For Congress
Campaign Finance Expert Said Walters Was Tied To Big Corporate Donors, And Had The Fundraising
Profile Of Someone Who Had Already Spent Time In Washington
2014: Campaign Finance Expert At The Center For Responsive Politics Said Walters Was Tied To “Big
Corporate Donors,” And Had The Fundraising Profile Of Somebody Who “Spent Time In Washington.”
“By the time Walters breezed to a victory in her House race this month, she’d laid the groundwork for her
Washington network. That included getting contributions from House leaders and influential corporate political
action committees – and giving nearly 10 percent of her $1.4million in campaign funds to more-needy House
candidates. ‘It’s unusual for a freshman to be giving so much away,’ said Russ Choma, a campaign finance expert
at the Center for Responsive Politics. ‘And it’s pretty unusual for a freshman to be so tied into all these big
corporate donors. This is the profile of somebody who’s already spent time in Washington, of somebody who’s
already in leadership.” [Orange County Register, 7/23/15]

2012: Walters Ran For Re-Election To The State Senate
Physical Therapists Providers Network Requested Donors Contribute To Walters In An Effort To Defeat A
Bill In Front Of Her Committee
2011: Physical Therapists Providers Network Held A Fundraiser Supporting California Republicans And
Requested Donors Contribute To Walters In An Effort To Defeat A Bill In Front Of Her Committee. “The
leader of a physical therapists group recently asked members lobbying against a bill in the Legislature to write
campaign checks to key committee members ahead of next week's vote - a strategy one good government advocate
said reinforces notions of corruption in the statehouse. Physical Therapists Providers Network President Michael
Weinper wrote in an email informing members of an upcoming Senate committee hearing that they can ‘help
significantly’ in the effort to defeat Assembly Bill 783 by attending a June 10 fundraiser the California Physical
Therapy Association had scheduled in support of the California Republican Party. ‘If you are unable to attend,
please consider making a $50-$100 (or more) donation to the CRP or a specific legislator on the invitation, such as
Senator Mimi Walters or Bill Emmerson,’ Weinper wrote in a message containing the fundraiser invitation.
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‘Remember: these donations and your attendance at the hearing WILL IMPACT YOUR FUTURE.’ Both GOP
lawmakers named in the email sit on the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee,
which is scheduled to hear the bill on Monday.” [Sacramento Bee, 6/9/11]

2010: Walters Ran For State Treasurer
During Her Run For State Treasurer, Walters Attacked Her Opponent Over The Decades He Spent In
Office
2010: Walters Attacked Her Opponent For State Treasurer Over His Decades-Long Tenure In Office.
“Walters' lone TV ad pillories Lockyer's decades-long tenure in office; he is a former state attorney general,
assemblyman and leader of the state Senate. ‘After 37 years in Sacramento … Bill Lockyer is the problem,’ the ad
says.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]

2004: Walters Ran For State Assembly
Walters Ran For State Assembly After Being Term Limited Out Of City Council
2004: Walters Ran For State Assembly After Being Termed Out Of The Laguna Niguel City Council. “The
city's two newest council members, Paul Glaab and Gary Capata, are sworn into office replacing councilwomen
Mimi Walters and Linda Lindholm who were both termed out after serving on the council for eight years.
Councilman Mike Whipple is also sworn into office after being elected in November to serve a second term.”
[Orange County Register, 12/30/04]
After Winning The Republican Primary For State Assembly, Walters Said She Was Happy To Be In A Safe
District And Said She Would Spend More Time Helping Other Republicans In The General Election
2004: Walters Said She Was “Happy” To Be In A “Safe Republican District,” And Said That She Would
Spend More Time Helping Other Republicans In The General. “Walters said she will not do as much
campaigning for the November election since she is competing in a safe GOP district, but wants to spend her time
helping other Republican candidates get elected into office. ‘I am so happy I am in a safe Republican district,’ she
said. ‘The last 15 months have been really grueling and I am just thrilled with the results. It goes to show that if you
work hard you can win. We started really far behind, but we worked hard every day and it paid off.” [Orange
County Register, 3/11/04]
Walters Spent Nearly 18 Months Campaigning In The Republican Primary For State Assembly
Walters Spent Nearly 18 Months Campaigning In The 2004 Republican Primary For State Assembly, And
Said She Was “Praying For Rain” On Election Day. “Laguna Niguel councilwoman Mimi Walters' nearly 18month effort paid off Tuesday, after taking the Republican seat in the 73rd assembly district race, a safe GOP
district that sweeps across southern Orange County and into northern San Diego County. ‘I was praying for rain,’
Walters said. Tuesday's rain helped her, Walters figured, because she had more hardcore voters who would make
certain they made it to the polls and she had done an aggressive absentee chase to secure the district's high
percentage of absentee voters.” [Orange County Register, 3/4/04]
Walters Partially Attributed Her Win In The Republican Primary To Her Pursuit Of Absentee Votes
2004: Walters Partially Attributed Her Win In The Republican Primary To Her Pursuit Of Absentee Votes.
“Tuesday's rain helped her, Walters figured, because she had more hardcore voters who would make certain they
made it to the polls and she had done an aggressive absentee chase to secure the district's high percentage of
absentee voters. ‘My absentee chase had a big impact on the election,’ Walters said, adding that her opponents did
not take an aggressive approach to securing absentee votes. ‘It really paid off.” [Orange County Register, 3/4/04]
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Walters Supported Her Primary Opponent In Previous Elections, And Said She “Felt Betrayed” When He
Announced He Would Run
2004: Walters Said She “Felt Betrayed” When Her Primary Opponent Told Her He Was Running, As She
Had Hosted A Fundraiser For Him In A Previous Election. “As for Walters, she said it's hard not to take
Wilson's campaign as a personal affront. The day the supervisor called to inform her that he was running, she
posted the invitation to his 2001 fundraiser in her office as a reminder. She hasn't taken it down. ‘I felt betrayed. I
thought, ‘The gloves are off. I'm going to work on this campaign every single day until March 2, 2004.” [Los
Angeles Times, 2/23/04]
Walters Received Financial Backing From A PAC Representing California’s Plastics Industry
Walters Received Backing From A PAC Representing California’s Plastics Industry During Her First Run
For State Assembly. “A political action committee representing California's plastics industry recorded eight wins
after contributing to a dozen state legislative candidates in the Nov. 2 general election. The Plastics California PAC
donated $26,000 in competitive fall campaigns, after making primary election contributions of $24,500 to 16
candidates. ‘Our purpose - and it took a lot of effort - was to get the plastics industry in front of people whether
victorious or not,’ said PAC Chairman Dave Anderson of Valencia, Calif., Western sales director for Berry Plastics
Corp.’s container division. Five PAC-backed winners of Assembly seats are freshmen legislators. Democrats
Alberto Torrico, Joe Coto and Juan Arambula and Republicans William Emmerson and Mimi Walters will begin
two-year terms in December.” [Plastics News, 11/8/04]
Walters Gave Her Campaign A Total Of $165,000 During The Republican Primary
Walters Gave Her 2004 State Assembly Campaign A Total Of $165,000 For The Republican Primary.
“Gibson gave his campaign $150,000 and received about $90,000 in contributions. Walters gave her campaign
$165,000 and raised $380,000 more in contributions. Wilson gave his campaign $99,500 and raised almost
$400,000 more, including more than $46,000 in the week leading up to the election.” [San Diego Union-Tribune,
3/4/04]
2004: Days Before The Republican Primary, Walters Added $40,000 From A Bank Loan To Her
Campaign Account. “Days before the Republican primary race for the 73rd Assembly District is decided,
Mimi Walters has added $40,000 from a bank loan to her campaign coffers, giving her more money to spend
before Tuesday than her two opponents.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 2/25/04]
Walters Said She Would Not Move To Sacramento If Elected To The Assembly, Noting She Believed Good
Legislators Spend More Time In Their Districts
2003: Walters Said That She Would Not Move To Sacramento If Elected, Noting That She Believed Good
Legislators Spend More Time In Their Districts Than The Capitol. Q: “How do you feel about being away
from family?” A: “Family has always come first for me, and my husband and family are very supportive of my
candidacy. I'll spend as much time at the Capitol as needed, but I'm not moving to Sacramento ... My philosophy is
that good legislators spend more time in their districts listening to voters than in Sacramento …” [Orange County
Register, 11/27/03]
Walters Announced She Would Run For State Assembly In Late 2002
Late 2002: Walters Announced She Would Run For State Assembly In 2004. “Republican Mimi Walters, 40, a
Laguna Niguel city councilwoman, announced plans to run for the Assembly seat late last year. The 73rd District is
dominated by Republicans. The primary is in early March 2004.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 3/28/03]

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1996: Walters Ran For City Council And Lost
Walters Said That Working On A Local Holiday Parade Led Her To Run For City Council
2015: Walters Said That Working On A Local Holiday Parade Led Her To Run For City Council. “8. What
motivated you to run for public office? I grew up in Laguna Niguel and when I returned from college, I wanted to
get more involved in my community. I got my start working on the local holiday parade after I had my first child,
and that experience led me to run for city council. I enjoyed the aspect of meeting people in the community and
helping make Orange County a better place to live.” [House Republicans, Blog, 5/8/15]
Walters Had About $40,000 In Debt Remaining From Her City Council Campaign, And The City Had To
Amend The Campaign Contribution Ordinance To Give Her More Time To Pay Off The Debt
1998: Laguna Niguel City Council Voted To Amend The City’s Campaign Contribution Ordinance,
Allowing Walters More Time To Pay Political Debts. “Candidates in the 1996 city election will have another
year to seek contributions for retiring their campaign debt, under City Council action this week. By voting 4 to 1 to
amend the city's campaign contribution ordinance, the council gave Mayor Linda Lindholm and Councilwoman
Mimi Krogius Walters another chance to pay off hefty political debts of more than $40,000.” [Los Angeles Times,
2/21/98]
Walters Had About $40,000 In Debt Remaining From Her 1996 City Council Campaign. “Two City
Council members who both racked up at least $40,000 in bills during the 1996 election campaign may get
additional time to raise money to pay off the debts. […] Mayor Linda Lindholm and Councilwoman Mimi
Krogius Walters say they both still have about $ 40,000 in debt remaining from their election bids.” [Los
Angeles Times, 1/28/98]
Walters Spent About Twice What Was Normally Spent On Laguna Niguel City Council Elections
1996: Walters Spent About Twice What Was Normally Spent On Laguna Niguel City Council Elections. “In
Laguna Niguel, business executive Mimi Krogius Walters has surprised locals by spending $ 40,000--about twice
what others have spent in past elections--in hopes of winning one of three open council seats.” [Los Angeles Times,
11/3/96]
Walters Bought Ad Time At A Local Theater During Her City Council Campaign
1996: Walters Bought Ad Time At A Local Movie Theater For City Council Campaign. “Laguna Niguel
council candidate Mimi Krogius Walters doesn't hang with Sly, Bruce or Arnold, but every day she shares space on
the silver screen with Hollywood's biggest stars at a local Edwards theater. Walters bought advertising time at the
mega-chain's five-screen complex off Crown Valley Parkway, where a slide bearing her picture and campaign
slogan flashes several times between movie showings.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/20/96]

Legislative Timeline
2015-2017: U.S. House of Representatives
2017: Walters Was Named As One Of The NRCC Deputy Chairs
January 2017: Walters Was Named As One Of The Deputy Chairs At The NRCC. “Stivers named California
Congresswoman Mimi Walters and Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer as deputy chairs. Walters will focus on
the organization’s current operations, while Emmer will concentrate on the organization’s future operations.”
[NRCC, Press Release, 1/12/17]
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Walters Referred To Her Congressional Pin As An “Expensive Piece Jewelry”
2015: Walters Called Her Congressional Pin “The Most Expensive Piece Of Jewelry I Own.” “A former
mayor of Laguna Niguel, Calif., and a state legislator, Ms. Walters arrived in Congress from California’s 45th
District ready to learn. One of the best tips so far came from Representative Susan W. Brooks, Republican of
Indiana: Women can wear their congressional pin on a chain as a necklace. Ms. Walters, 52, showed off the pin
during an interview, which has been condensed below. ‘Listen, this thing took me 18 years to get,’ she said,
referring to her career in elected office, ‘and it’s the most expensive piece of jewelry I own.” [New York Times,
3/2/15]

2008-2014: California State Senate
2009: Walters Was Named Assistant Senate Republican Leader
2009: Walters Was Named Assistant Senate Republican Leader. “Senate Republican Leader Dennis
Hollingsworth (R Murrieta) announced today his new selections for roles within his Senate Republican Leadership
Team. Effective today, Senator Mimi Walters (R-Laguna Hills) is assuming the duties of the Assistant Senate
Republican Leader. Senator Walters is well known for her commonsense fiscal discipline and commitment to
governmental reform.” [California State Senate Republican Caucus, Press Release via US State News, 2/25/09]

2005-2008: California State Assembly
Walters Served Two Two-Year Terms In The State Assembly
Walters Served Two Two-Year Terms In The State Assembly Before Being Elected To The State Senate.
“Congresswoman Mimi Walters represents the 45th Congressional District of California and currently serves on the
House Energy and Commerce Committee. She previously served in the California State Senate from 2008-2014,
where she represented California's 37th State Senate District. Prior to serving in the Senate, she served two twoyear terms in the State Assembly.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, accessed 7/25/17]

1996-2004: Laguna Niguel City Council
Walters Motioned To Cut A Council Meeting Short During Debate Over The Proposed Censure Of Another
Councilwoman
1998: When A City Council Resolution Was Introduced To Censure A Councilwoman Who Sent Out
Campaign Literature On City Letterhead, Walters Motioned To Cut The Meeting Short. “Debate over the
proposed censure of Laguna Niguel Councilwoman Patricia C. Bates was delayed Tuesday, angering two
councilmen, who said the former mayor should be admonished for sending out campaign literature under the city
letterhead. When the censure item came up about three hours into the council session, Councilwoman Mimi
Krogius Walters made a motion to cut the meeting short, allowing the council--and 73rd Assembly District
candidate Bates--to go and monitor election returns. Mayor Linda Lindholm and Bates agreed; the censure proposal
was delayed to June 16.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/5/08]
1997: Orange County Republican Party Named Walters Local Elected Official Of The Year
Orange County Republican Party Named Walters Local Elected Official Of The Year In 1997, And
Volunteer Of The Year In 1998. “Walters was voted to the Laguna Niguel City Council in 1996 where she served
as mayor in 2000. She serves as chair of the El Toro Reuse Planning Authority. She was named the Local Elected
Official of the Year in 1997 and Volunteer of the Year in 1998 by the Orange County Republican Party. She is the
founder of the Conservative Women's Leadership Association.” [Orange County Register, 11/27/03]
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Walters Was Appointed To City Council To Finish Out A Term Vacated By A Former Councilman
December 1996: Walters Was Appointed To Laguna Niguel City Council To Finish Out The Term Vacated
By A Former Councilman. “The City Council, faced with appointing a new council member or spending $60,000
on a special election, decided to name Mimi Krogius Walters to the council to fill the term vacated by former
Councilman Thomas W. Wilson. The council not only avoided the cost but also a delay. A special election to
replace Wilson, who was appointed to the Orange County Board of Supervisors just a month after winning
reelection, couldn't be held until June 3. ‘When I looked at the cost and proximity of a [special] election, I decided
against a general election,’ said Councilman Mark Goodman. Walters was chosen to finish the four-year term
because she received the next highest number of votes behind the three candidates elected last month: Wilson,
Goodman and Linda Lindholm.” [Los Angeles Times, 12/19/96]

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Ethics
Significant Findings
 As state senator, Walters reported being gifted a trip to Brazil by a California non-profit—a practice
that has been described as a loophole to exert more influence on lawmakers.
 As a state senator, the Physical Therapists Providers Network held a fundraiser supporting Walters as
part of its effort to lobby against a bill; Walters voted against it twice.
 Walters was cleared of wrongdoing in an ethics probe, but California’s ethics commission said her
office’s activity created the “appearance of a conflict of interest.”
 Walters repeatedly voted on legislation that could enrich her husband’s business interests.
 Staffing firm owned by Walters and her husband was accused of not paying subcontractors. At the same
time, she reported over $100,000 in income from the staffing firm, and the firm received a settlement
from the state as a result of filing a claim that it was underpaid.
 Walters received potentially illegal campaign contributions from her congressional chief of staff.
 Walters continued to pay campaign consultants out of her state accounts months after declaring her
candidacy for Congress.
 Walters said she wouldn’t hold town halls because it puts herself “in a position to be attacked.”
 Walters voted to allow people with primarily political functions to sit on the National Security Council
 Walters voted to limit the power of the OCE and House Ethics in investigating members.

Business Practices
Significant Findings
 California prison system canceled its contract with a staffing firm owned by Walters and her husband
after complaints the firm was not paying subcontractors.
 “At least a dozen” subcontractors claimed staffing firms partially owned by Walters and her
husband owed them more than $120,000 in back payments for work performed in 2011.
 In 2011, Walters received over $100,000 in income from Monarch Staffing.
 Prison pharmacist who sued the staffing firm ended up winning a $20,000 judgment.
 Around the same time subcontractors started complaining about not being paid by the Walters’ staffing
firm, it received a settlement from California’s prison agency after filing a claim that it was underpaid.
 From 2003 to 2012, the California state prison system paid staffing companies co-owned by Walters’s
husband a total of $77.4 million.
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Staffing Firm Owned By Walters And Her Husband Was Accused Of Not Paying Subcontractors
California Prison System Canceled Its Contract With A Staffing Firm Owned By Walters And Her Husband
After Complaints The Firm Was Not Paying Subcontractors
2012: California Prison System Canceled Its Contract With A Staffing Firm Co-Owned By Walters’
Husband After Complaints The Firm Was Not Paying Subcontractors. “The California prison system this
week canceled its contract with a prison staffing firm co-owned by Sen. Mimi Walters' husband after the state
received multiple complaints that the company wasn't paying its subcontractors. In June, the Watchdog, along with
the Los Angeles Times, reported that several dentists and pharmacists who subcontract with two companies coowned by David Walters hadn't been paid for their work in California prisons.” [Orange County Register, 11/3/12]
Orange County Register Headline: “State Sen. Mimi Walters Tied Up In Back Pay Complaints” [Orange
County Register, 6/26/12]
Orange County Register Headline: “Prison Staffing Firms Connected To O.C. Senator Accused Of Not
Paying Subcontractors” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
Around The Same Time Subcontractors Started Complaining About Not Being Paid By The Walters’
Staffing Firm, It Received A Settlement From California’s Prison Agency After Filing A Claim That It Was
Underpaid
2012: Firm Owned By Walters’ Husband Received A $74,400 Settlement After Filing A Claim That It Was
Underpaid And Walters’ Office Called The Prisons Agency To Check On The Claim. “The state paid a
$74,400 settlement to a company co-owned by the husband of state Sen. Mimi Walters (R-Laguna Niguel) after her
office repeatedly called the prisons agency to check on a claim filed by the firm. The senator's husband, David
Walters, co-owns a company that provides pharmacists to the California corrections system. The firm filed a claim
with the state last year contending that the business was underpaid for its services.” [Los Angeles Times, 5/19/12]
HEADLINE: “Firm Co-Owned By Legislator's Husband Gets State Settlement” [Los Angeles Times,
5/19/12]
Walters Owned A 20 Percent Stake In Monarch Staffing
Orange County Register: “Mimi Walters, By Virtue Of The State’s Community Property Law, Has A
Community Property Interest In 20 Percent” Of Monarch Staffing. “Sen. Walters and her husband are owners
in a couple of companies that provide pharmacists, dentists and other healthcare professionals to California prisons.
David Walters owns 40 percent of Monarch Staffing, Inc., according to an economic disclosure form the senator
filed in February 2012. Mimi Walters, by virtue of the state’s community property law, has a community property
interest in 20 percent of the company.” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
Monarch Staffing Is The Parent Company Of Drug Consultants, Inc. And American Healthcare
Recruiting, Which Were Accused Of Not Paying Subcontractors. “Monarch Staffing is the parent company
of Drug Consultants, Inc. and American Healthcare Recruiting, the two firms accused of not paying
subcontractors.” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
Prison Pharmacist Won A $20,000 Judgment Against Walters’s Staffing Firm
2013: Prison Pharmacist Larry Dreschler Won A $20,000 Judgment Against American Healthcare
Recruiting And Drug Consultants Inc. “An Orange County pharmacist has won a $20,000 judgment against two
companies he said stiffed him on pay for work he did on a state contract while the firms were co-owned by the
husband of state Sen. Mimi Walters (R-Irvine). The state labor commissioner found that pharmacist Larry
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Drechsler of Orange County had not been paid more than $4,000 that was owed him for services provided to the
companies, American Healthcare Recruiting and Drug Consultants Inc. The rest of the award was for interest and
penalties. In 2011, when Drechsler did the work in question, the firms were co-owned by David Walters, the
senator’s husband. The couple said they sold their interest in April 2012. ‘I hold them 100% accountable for what
was done to me,’ Drechsler said. ‘It’s hideous.’” [Los Angeles Times, 8/22/13]
HEADLINE: “Prison Pharmacist Wins Judgment Against Firms Tied To Senator” [Los Angeles Times,
8/22/13]
2012: Orange County Pharmacist Larry Drechsler Sued Companies Owned In Part By Mimi Walters And
Her Husband In Small Claims Court Over $4,900 He Said He Was Owed. “Orange County pharmacist Larry
Drechsler says companies owned in part by state Sen. Mimi Walters and her husband David owe him $4,900 — and
he’s got a case in small claims court to provide it.” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
Drechsler Claimed The Companies Previously Offered Him Money To Settle Out Of Court, But The
Check Bounced. “Drechsler wants his money, but says the last time he tried cashing a check from the
companies it didn’t go so well. Back in March, Drechsler said the companies offered him money to settle out of
court, but their check bounced. A stop payment order was issued a short time later, he said. ‘There’s anger,
frustration,’ Dreschsler says of the situation. ‘How can people in power abuse health care professionals, or
anybody?’” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
Drechsler: “To Spend A Month Away From Your Family So You Can Work At A Prison And Then Not
Get Paid? It's Bad.” “Larry Drechsler, a pharmacist who said he was owed $4,900 for work he did in 2011,
has filed suit in small claims court. ‘To spend a month away from your family so you can work at a prison and
then not get paid? It's bad,’ he said.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/23/12]
“At Least A Dozen” Subcontractors Claimed Staffing Firms Partially Owned By Walters And Her Husband
Owed Them More Than $120,000 In Back Payments For Work Performed In 2011
2012: LA Times: “At Least A Dozen” Subcontractors Claimed Staffing Firms Partially Owned By Walters
And Her Husband Owed Them More Than $120,000 In Back Payments. “Now at least a dozen subcontractors - dentists and pharmacists hired by two of David Walters' companies to treat inmates -- say the firms owe them
more than $120,000 in back payments. The workers have filed complaints in court and with the state labor
commissioner. Some are demanding Sen. Walters step in to make sure they get paid.” [Los Angeles Times,
6/23/12]
HEADLINE: “Firms Owned By State Sen. Mimi Walters' Spouse Draw Complaints” [Los Angeles
Times, 6/23/12]
2012: Watchdog At The Orange County Register Said They Talked With A “Handful” Of Subcontractors
Who Said The Walters’ Staffing Companies Stopped Paying Them For Work They Did In 2011. “Over the
last couple of days, the Watchdog has talked with handful of subcontractors who tell roughly the same story: They
went to work for one of the Walters’ companies in 2011, were paid regularly for a period and then, suddenly,
stopped getting paid.” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
2012: San Francisco Dentist Omar Kalincsak Claimed American Healthcare Recruiting, A Subsidiary Of
Monarch Staffing, Owed Him $14,050. “‘It’s ridiculous,’ said Dr. Omar Kalincsak, a San Francisco dentist who
says American Healthcare Recruiting owes him $14,050. ‘People have to pay their bills. I’m not getting my money
and at the end of the month Citibank and American Express still want to get paid. What are you supposed to do?
It’s a pain in the butt and a nuisance.’” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
2012: Dentist Jon Dickson Said He Stopped Getting Paid By American Healthcare Recruiting After Months
Of Regular Payments; Said He Was Owed $6,600. “That’s precisely what Dr. Jon Dickson, a Truckee dentist,
described. He said he started working for American Healthcare Recruiting in May 2011 and was paid every two
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weeks for months, until October, when he said the money suddenly stopped. Dickson said he quickly got a job with
the state in early November, but was still out about $6,600.” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
Dickson Said Monarch Staffing Agreed To Repay Him In $1,000 Increments, But He Only Got One
Check For $1,000. “Earlier this year, he said he traded emails with an official at Monarch Staffing who said
the company would try to repay him in $1,000 increments. Dickson said he got one check for $1,000 but hasn’t
received anymore. He says he’s still out $5,600.” [Orange County Register, 6/25/12]
2012: Dentist Jack Luomanen Said American Healthcare Recruiting Owed Him $13,700, Which Said Has
“Caused A Huge Problem” In His Life, Forcing Him To Take Money Out Of Savings To Pay Expenses.
“Luomanen said American Healthcare Recruiting owed him $13,700 for care he provided to inmates at Solano
State Prison and Central California Women's Facility in November, December and January. ‘It's caused a huge
problem in my life,’ he said. ‘I've had to take money out of savings to pay expenses. I've never been treated so
poorly in my life.’ Luomanen is suing the company in small claims court and said he planned to file a complaint
with the state labor commissioner.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/23/12]
2012: Dentist Burton Norris Said American Healthcare Recruiting Owed Him $17,160. “Burton Norris, a
Chula Vista dentist, said he was owed $17,160 for work done through American Healthcare Recruiting. Last
month, he wrote a letter to the senator, asking her to intervene for him as she did for her husband. ‘I read that you
stand for fiscal responsibility on your web site and I do expect you to make sure that your husband's company does
the same,’ Norris wrote.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/23/12]
2012: Dentist Keith Kawalski Filed A Complaint With California’s Division Of Labor Standards
Enforcement Over The $16,000 He Was Owed By The Walters’ Staffing Companies. “Dentist Keith Kawalski
has filed a complaint with the state Division of Labor Standards Enforcement seeking help in recovering the
$16,000 he said he was owed. A formal hearing is pending.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/23/12]
Mimi Walters’s Attorney Said She Had “No Role Whatsoever” In Monarch Staffing
2012: Mimi Walters’s Attorney Said She Has “No Role Whatsoever” In Monarch Staffing. “Sen. Walters has
referred the letters she received from medical workers to her husband's businesses for response, according to
Charles Bell, her attorney. The two firms are wholly owned subsidiaries of Monarch Staffing Inc., in which David
Walters has a 40% interest. The issue, Bell said, ‘appears to be a private dispute between several individuals and
the private company in which Sen. Walters' husband has an interest.’ Although the lawmaker has a financial stake
in her husband's business by virtue of the state's community property laws, Bell said she has ‘no role whatsoever in
that company,’ and ‘no knowledge of the company's handling of this matter.’” [Los Angeles Times, 6/23/12]
From 2003 To 2012, The California State Prison System Paid Staffing Companies Co-Owned By Walters’s
Husband A Total Of $77.4 Million
July 2003-February 2012: California State Prison System Paid Staffing Companies Co-Owned By Walters’s
Husband A Total Of $77.4 Million. “From July 2003 through last February, the state prison system paid Drug
Consultants Inc. $61.8 million, according to records the department provided the Register. The department paid a
second company controlled by Walters' husband, American Healthcare Recruiting, $15.6 million over the same
period.” [Orange County Register, 11/1/12]
2011: Walters Received Over $100,000 In Income From Monarch Staffing
2011: Walters Reported At Least $100,001 In Income From Monarch Staffing, Inc. [2011 Mimi Walters
Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/12]

Campaign Finance Violations
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Walters Received Potentially Illegal Campaign Contributions From Her Congressional Chief Of
Staff
2016: Walters’s Chief Of Staff Sam Oh Received $124,752.07 In Compensation From Mimi Walters’
Congressional Office. [Statement of Disbursements of the House, accessed 7/7/17]
2016: Oh Was Reimbursed A Total Of $4,606 From Walters’ Congressional Campaign. [FEC, 6/30/16;
5/3/16; 4/13/16; 2/22/16]
Under Federal Law, It Is “Unlawful For An Officer Or Employee Of The United States […] To Make
Any Contribution […] To Any Senator Or Representative […] If The Person Receiving Such
Contribution Is The Employer Or Employing Authority Of The Person Making The Contribution.” “It
shall be unlawful for an officer or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof, or a
person receiving any salary or compensation for services from money derived from the Treasury of the United
States, to make any contribution within the meaning of section 301(8) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of
1971 to any other such officer, employee or person or to any Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or
Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, if the person receiving such contribution is the employer or
employing authority of the person making the contribution. Any person who violates this section shall be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.” [18 USC 603, accessed 9/6/17]

2016: Walters’ Chief of Staff Indicted For Using Taxpayer Dollars for Campaign Purposes
April 2016: Walters’ Chief of Staff, David Bowser, Indicted By The FBI For Using Official-Side Taxpayer
Dollars For Campaign Purposes, And Then Trying To Obstruct The Investigation. “Freshman Rep. Mimi
Walters's (R-Calif.) chief of staff has resigned following an indictment from the Justice Department related to his
tenure as a top aide to ex-Rep. Paul Broun. Walters's office said David Bowser offered his resignation after the
Justice Department charged him Wednesday with eight counts for misusing congressional funds for campaign
purposes and obstructing an ethics investigation. The indictment alleges that Bowser hired communications
consultant Brett O'Donnell to assist Broun's 2012 reelection and 2014 Senate campaign. At Bowser's direction, the
indictment says, Broun's congressional office paid O'Donnell about $44,000. Congressional offices are prohibited
from using taxpayer funds for campaign purposes. After the Office of Congressional Ethics began investigating the
matter in 2014, the indictment alleges that Bowser tried to obstruct the investigation by stonewalling production of
relevant documents and dissuading other witnesses from cooperating.” [The Hill, 4/07/16]
Bowser Resigned From His Position As Chief Of Staff For Walters. “David Bowser, the top aide to
California GOP Rep. Mimi Walters, has resigned following his indictment on federal criminal charges, her
office announced Thursday.” [Politico, 4/7/16]
Bowser Was Charged With “Theft Of Government Property, Obstruction, Concealment Of Material
Facts, And Five Counts Of Making False Statements, Including To The Office Of Congressional Ethics.”
“Bowser, who served as chief of staff for ex-Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.), is accused of using official funds to pay
for a campaign consultant for Broun. Bowser then reportedly interfered with an ethics probe into the matter,
according to federal prosecutors. The longtime Republican staffer was charged Wednesday with theft of
government property, obstruction, ‘concealment of material facts,’ and five counts of making false statements,
including to the Office of Congressional Ethics.” [Politico, 4/7/16]
September 2015: Bowser Under Criminal Investigation For Using Taxpayer Dollars For Campaign
Purposes, Had Helped Spearhead Illegalities. “The ethics investigation into former U.S. Rep. Paul Broun has
now become a criminal case, with a former consultant pleading guilty to lying to investigators about a scheme
for taxpayers to help finance Broun’s campaigns. … Broun is described as ‘Congressman A’ and his then-chief
of staff David Bowser is described as ‘Person A’ in O’Donnell’s guilty plea, but the details of the case match
up with an Office of Congressional Ethics investigation that names them both. In the plea, Bowser is quoted as
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telling O’Donnell that the Office of Congressional Ethics can go ‘f—- themselves’ and that O’Donnell should
falsely maintain that he was a volunteer debate coach for Broun’s campaign.” [AJC, 9/08/15]
Atlanta Journal Constitution: “In the plea, Bowser is quoted as telling O’Donnell that the Office of
Congressional Ethics can go ‘f—- themselves’ and that O’Donnell should falsely maintain that he was
a volunteer debate coach for Broun’s campaign.” [AJC, 9/08/15]
Bowser’s Case Was The First Time Someone Was Charged With Lying To The Office Of Congressional
Ethics. “Bowser and Broun both told investigators and said publicly that O'Donnell worked for Broun from 2012 to
2014 as a consultant for $2,500 per month to help sharpen Broun's communications skills on official mat-ters such
as floor speeches, while volunteering for Broun's 2012 House re-election campaign and 2014 Senate bid.
The case has marked the first time someone has been charged with lying to the Office of Congressional Ethics, a
quasi-independent body that refers cases to the member-run U.S. House Ethics Committee.” [AJC, 4/6/16]
April 2016: Walters’ Office: “The Charges Against Him Involve Incidents Alleged To Have Occurred In The
Office Of Former Georgia Congressman Paul Broun In 2012-2014, Before Rep. Walters Became A Member
Of Congress." “‘David Bowser tendered his resignation on April 6, 2016," Walters' office said in a statement. ‘The
charges against him involve incidents alleged to have occurred in the office of former Georgia Congressman Paul
Broun in 2012-2014, before Rep. Walters became a member of Congress."
According to Legistorm Staff Salary Data, Bowser Worked As A Chief Of Staff For Walters From
January 2015 Until April 2016. [Legistorm, David Bowser, accessed 2/7/18]

Walters Continued To Pay Campaign Consultants Out Of Her State Accounts Months After
Declaring Her Candidacy For Congress
Walters Paid Keena Thomas Communications Out Of Multiple State Accounts For Months After
Announcing Her Candidacy For Congress
Dec 2013-March 2014: Mimi Walters’ Officeholder Account Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$3,424.10 For Campaign Consulting. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/19/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering Jan 1, 2014 To March 17, 2014, Walters’ Office
Holder Account Paid Off A Debt Of $832.87 With Keena Thomas Communications. [California Secretary
of State, accessed5/19/17] p. 13
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering July 1, 2013 To December 31, 2013, Walters’
Officeholder Account Incurred Debt Of $832.87 With Keena Thomas Communications; Full Balance
Left Outstanding At Close Of Period. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/19/17] p. 19
September 6, 2013: Friends of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$1,045.40 For Campaign Consulting. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
September 6, 2013: Friends Of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$737.50.[California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
July 31, 2013: Friends of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Keena Thomas Communications, LLC
$125. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering July 1, 2013 To December 31, 2013, Friends Of
Mimi Walters For Senator Owed Keena Thomas Communications $125; Debt Paid Off Same
Period. [California Secretary of State, accessed5/18/17] p.21

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According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering July 1, 2013 To December 31, 2013, Friends Of Walters
For Supervisor Owed Keena Thomas Communications $938.34; Debt Paid Off Same Period. [California
Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17] p. 16
Walters Paid Thomas Communications Group Out Of Her State Accounts Months After Announcing Her
Candidacy For Congress
November 10, 2014: Friends Of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Thomas Communications Group $309 For
Campaign Consulting. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
October 6, 2014: Friends Of Mimi Walters For Senator Paid Thomas Communications Group
$184. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering October 1, 2014 To December 31, 2014, Friends Of
Mimi Walters For Senator Had No Unpaid Bills. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/18/17] p.3
April 2014-May 2014: Mimi Walters’ Officeholder Account Paid Thomas Communications Group A Total
Of $618 For Campaign Consulting And Office Expenses. [California Secretary of State, accessed 5/19/17]
According To A Campaign Finance Report Covering March 18, 2014 To May 17, 2014, Walters’
Officeholder Account Did Not Owe Thomas Communications Any Money. [California Secretary of State,
accessed 5/19/17] p. 15
Walters’ Congressional Campaign Also Paid Both Keena Thomas Communications And Thomas
Communications Group For Various Consulting Services
Aug 2013-Nov 2013: Walters For Congress Spent A Total Of $3,472 On Various Consulting Services From
Keena Thomas Communications, LLC. [FEC, accessed 5/18/17]
Jan 2014-Dec 2014: Walters For Congress Paid Thomas Communications Group, LLC A Total Of $2,471
For Fundraising Consulting Services. [FEC, accessed 5/18/17]
Keena Thomas Communications Changed Its Name To Thomas Communications Group In December 2013
December 2013: Keena Thomas Communications Filed A Certificate Of Amendment Changing Its Name To
Thomas Communications Group. [California Secretary of State, Limited Liability Company Certificate of
Amendment, filed 12/18/13]
Kate Keena, Former Partner At Keena Thomas Communications, Has Been Described As A Friend Of
Walters’ And They Have A Relationship Going Back Decades
2005: Orange County Register Described Kate Keena As A “Friend” Of Walters’. “Walters is a list maker,
who always starts her day with a plan and a calendar that has been filled weeks in advance, said friend Kate Keena,
who worked on her campaign.” [Orange County Register, 10/27/05]
Walters And Kate Keena Helped Found The Conservative Women’s Leadership Association In The
Early 1990s. “Walters, Bates and public-relations maven Kate Keena of Mission Viejo founded the
Conservative Women's Leadership Association in the early 1990s in an effort to encourage more women to take
leadership roles in politics.” [Orange County Register, 3/15/04]
Kate Keena Was A Partner At Keena Thomas Communications LLC Until January 2013. [Kate Keena,
Linkedin, accessed 6/28/17]
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Walters Decided To Run For Congress In Late June Of 2013, After The Incumbent Announced He Would
Not Seek Re-Election
Late June 2013: Walters Decided To Run For Congress After Rep. John Campbell Announced He Would
Not Seek Re-Election. “But when Orange County Rep. John Campbell, R-Irvine, announced in late June he would
not seek re-election in the heavily Republican 45th Congressional District, Walters announced she would run for
that seat instead. Ming called all the political jockeying a ‘game of musical chairs.’” [Orange County
Register, 7/13/13]
Spring 2013: Walters Declared Her Candidacy For Supervisor As She Was Term-Limited In The State
Senate.“Ming said he wasn’t considering a supervisor run in 2014 until late June. State Sen. Mimi Walters, RIrvine – another former Laguna Niguel mayor – had declared her candidacy for the 5th District opening this
spring as she, too, is termed out of the state Senate.” [Orange County Register, 7/13/13]

Conflicts of Interest
Walters Was Cleared Of Wrongdoing In A Conflict Of Interest Probe Related To A Staffing
Company Co-Owned By Her Husband
Walters Was Cleared Of Wrongdoing In An Ethics Probe, But California’s Ethics Commission Said Her
Office’s Activity Created The “Appearance Of A Conflict Of Interest”
April 2013: Then-State Sen. Mimi Walters Was Cleared Of Wrongdoing In A Conflict Of Interest Probe.
“Orange County state Sen. Mimi Walters has been cleared of wrongdoing in a conflict-of-interest probe into phone
calls made by her office on behalf of a company once co-owned by her husband.” [Orange County Register,
4/10/13]
Walters: “We Were Just Providing Help To A Constituent, Which My Office Does On A Regular Basis.”
“We didn’t believe were doing anything wrong. We were just providing help to a constituent, which my office
does on a regular basis.” [Orange County Register, 4/10/13]
California Fair Political Practices Commission Said Her Office’s Activity Created The “Appearance Of
A Conflict Of Interest,” But Her Staffer Did Not Attempt To Influence Decision-Making. “Last summer, it
was revealed that a Walters staffer, D. Everett Rice, had made phone calls to three state agencies inquiring
about the status of the claim before the commission’s decision. At the time, the senator said her office would
have made such calls for any constituent with business before the state, but the revelation prompted an
investigation by the state’s political watchdog nonetheless. On Tuesday, the Fair Political Practices
Commission sent Walters’ attorney, Charles H. Bell, a letter saying ‘there is insufficient evidence’ that Walters
did anything wrong. ‘Although this activity creates the appearance of a conflict of interest since the claim was
with regard to Sen. Walters’ husband’s company, the contacts by Mr. Rice do not rise to the level of attempting
to influence the decisionmaking of the three agencies involved with the processing of the claim,’ wrote Galena
West, senior commission counsel for the Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission. ‘All
three agencies stated that Mr. Rice only ever asked for a status update and never spoke about the claim itself.’”
[Orange County Register, 4/10/13]
Fair Political Practices Commission Said “More Care Should Be Taken In The Future To Avoid Such
Situations.” “However, even though this was treated as a routine constituent request for help by the Senator’s
office, the very nature of engaging an agency on an issue with which the Senator has a material financial
interest puts her at great risk of crossing the line into participating or influencing a state governmental decision.
More care should be taken in the future to avoid such situations.” [Orange County Register, 4/10/13]

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Director Of Legislation For The Prison Health Services Division Said Records Of Calls From Walters’ Office
Raised “Potential Ethical Issues That Needed To Be Reported”
2012: Director Of Legislation For The Prison Health Services Division Said Records Of Calls From Walters’
Office About Drug Consultants Inc. Raised “Potential Ethical Issues That Needed To Be Reported.” “The
staff of the prison healthcare agency documented the calls from Walters' office and notified the senate Rules
Committee about them this week. The records ‘raised potential ethical issues that needed to be reported to the
appropriate authorities,’ said Joyce Hayhoe, director of legislation for the prison health services division.” [Los
Angeles Times, 5/19/12]
California Fair Political Practices Commission Launched A Probe After Walters’ Office Repeatedly Called
Prison Officials About The Status Of A Financial Claim Her Husband’s Company Filed
June 2012: California Ethics Agency Launched A Conflict Of Interest Probe After Her Office Called Prison
Officials About The Status Of A Financial Claim Her Husband’s Company Filed. “The state's ethics agency is
investigating whether state Sen. Mimi Walters (R-Laguna Niguel) violated conflict-of-interest laws when her office
placed phone calls to California prison officials about the status of a financial claim her husband's company had
filed. The inquiry was disclosed in a written notice to Walters' attorney by Gary Winuk, chief of enforcement for
the state Fair Political Practices Commission. He wrote that his office ‘will be pursuing an investigation regarding
whether or not Sen. Walters violated the Political Reform Act's conflict-of-interest prohibitions.’” [Los Angeles
Times, 6/15/12]
February 2012: California Victim Compensation And Government Claims Board Approved $74,400
Payout To Her Husband’s Company Following Calls From Walters’ Office. “The California Fair Political
Practices Commission launched an investigation in June after it was revealed that one of the senator’s aides
repeatedly called prison officials in late 2011 and early 2012 to inquire about the status of a financial claim
filed by Drug Consultants, Inc., a staffing company co-owned at the time by Walters’ husband David. The
company, which provided pharmacists to California prisons, filed a claim with the California Victim
Compensation and Government Claims Board in 2011, alleging that the state had underpaid for its services.
The commission approved a $74,400 payout to the company in February 2012.” [Orange County Register,
4/10/13]
May 2012: Walters’ Chief Of Staff Said She Was Kept Informed About Her Staffer’s Efforts. “Mimi
Walters was kept informed about the efforts and does not believe they were improper, said the spokesman,
Garth Eisenbeis, who is the senator's chief of staff.” [Los Angeles Times, 5/19/12]
Walters’ Office Reportedly Called Prison Officials Regarding Her Husband’s Company “Almost Daily.”
“The prison department's health services division raised concerns with the Senate Rules Committee about the
almost daily calls from Walters' office.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/15/12]
Walters Said Her Staff Did For Drug Consultants, Inc., What They Would Have Done “For Any Other
Small Business”
2012: In Response To A Conflict Of Interest Probe, Walters Said Her Staff Did For Drug Consultants, Inc
What They Would Have Done “For Any Other Small Business.” “This month, Gary Winuk, chief of
enforcement for the Fair Political Practices Commission, notified Walters’ attorney that the commission ‘will be
pursuing an investigation regarding whether or not Senator Walters violated the Political Reform Act’s conflict of
interest prohibitions.’ Walters denies any wrongdoing. ‘My staff did for them (Drug Consultants) what they do for
any other small business struggling with the state bureaucracy,’ said Walters, R-Laguna Niguel. ‘No more or no
less.’” [Orange County Register, 6/19/12]
HEADLINE: “State Officials Investigate O.C. Senator” [Orange County Register, 6/19/12]

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California Correctional Health Care Services Said The Officials Who Handled The Inquiries From Walters’
Office Did Not Know Her Husband Co-Owned The Company
2012: Spokeswoman For The California Correctional Health Care Services Said The Officials Who Handled
Inquiries From Walters’ Office Did Not Know Her Husband Co-Owned The Company. “Nancy Kincaid,
spokeswoman for the California Correctional Health Care Services, said the prison officials who handled the
inquiries from the senator’s office did not know that the Walters’ husband co-owned the company. ‘The staff was
completely unaware,’ Kincaid said. ‘They thought the senator’s office was calling about a constituent.’” [Orange
County Register, 6/19/12]
Walters Was Chairwoman Of The Senate Ethics Committee While Facing A Conflict Of Interest Probe
2012: Walters Was Chairwoman Of The Senate Ethics Committee While Facing A Conflict Of Interest
Probe. “Walters, chairwoman of the Senate Ethics Committee, has denied any wrongdoing. She previously said
through a spokesman that her office had provided her husband's company with the same constituent help it would
give to any firm having problems with the state bureaucracy.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/15/12]

Walters Repeatedly Voted On Legislation That Could Enrich Her Husband’s Business Interests
2010: Walters “Has Voted On Numerous Bills That Could Affect Her Husband's Business Interests.” “His
GOP challenger, state Sen. Mimi Walters of Laguna Niguel, has voted on numerous bills that could affect her
husband's business interests.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]
Walters’ Campaign Strategist Claimed She Consulted With Lawyers About What Bills She Should
Abstain From Voting On, But Could Not Provide Any Examples. “Mimi Walters declined to speak with
The Times but said in a radio appearance this month that ‘whenever there has been any sort of slightest conflict,
I've always recused myself.’ Her campaign strategist, Dave Gilliard, said Walters has consulted with legislative
lawyers about what bills she should abstain from voting on and has followed their advice. Gilliard could not
identify any bills on which Walters abstained because of a conflict.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]
2010: Walters Voted Against An $811 Million Cut In The Prison Health Care Budget, Which Could Have
Affected Her Husband’s Medical Services Company That Had A Contract With The State’s Prison System.
“David Walters is the president and largest shareholder of a medical services firm whose subsidiary was paid more
than $34 million in the last four fiscal years by the state's prison system. … This year, she voted against an $811million cut in the prison healthcare budget, the largest cutback in a package of spending reductions that lawmakers
approved through AB2 x8. Gilliard said Walters' vote reflected her concern that reducing prison spending would
result in a court-ordered early release of criminals.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]
As Assemblywoman And State Senator, Walters Voted Against Legislation Requiring More Disclosure Of
State Contracts. “As an assemblywoman and then as a state senator, Walters has also voted against legislation
requiring more disclosure of state contracts (AB 2603 in 2008 and AB 983 in 2007) and against giving contract bid
preferences to small businesses and those that hire California workers (SB 1108 and SB 967 in 2010). None of the
bills became law.” [Los Angeles Times, 10/29/10]

Pay to Play
2013: As State Senator, Walters Reported Being Gifted A Trip To Brazil By A California NonProfit—A Practice That Has Been Described As A Loophole To Exert More Influence On
Lawmakers

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Walters Reported A Gift Worth $12,751.73 From The California Foundation On The Environment And The
Economy For A Two Week Long Study Travel Project To Brazil
2012: Walters Reported Gifts From The California Foundation On The Environment And The Economy
Worth A Total Value Of $13,360.95. [Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices
Commission, filed 4/2/13]
November 2012: Walters Reported A Gift Worth $12,751.73 From The California Foundation On The
Environment And The Economy For A Two Week Long Study Travel Project To Brazil. [Statement of
Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practices Commission, filed 4/2/13]
Executives From Chevron And Pacific Gas & Electric Joined Walters On The Trip; California Foundation
On The Environment And The Economy Was Funded By “Major Oil And Utility Companies”
Walters Was Joined On The Trip By Four Other Legislators, As Well As Executives From Chevron And
Pacific Gas & Electric; Shell Executive Was Scheduled To Attend, But Canceled. “The group is hosting a twoweek trip to Brazil this month, where five state legislators are joined by executives from Chevron and PG&E, as
well as labor leaders and environmentalists. Their mission: to learn about Brazil's low carbon fuel standard, its
transportation and water infrastructure and a deforestation prevention program ‘These are study tours of factories,
of public infrastructure projects, private public partnerships, meetings and round tables with high-ranking officials
in other countries,’ Johnston said. He said the cost of the trip – not yet determined – will be reported as a gift to the
lawmakers attending: Republican state Sens. Anthony Cannella of Ceres, Bill Emmerson of Hemet and Mimi
Walters of Laguna Niguel, as well as Democratic Sen. Michael Rubio of East Bakersfield and Democratic
Assemblyman Steven Bradford of Gardena, who chairs the utilities and commerce committee. […] Editors Note:
This story has been updated from print and online versions to reflect updated information from the California
Foundation on the Environment and the Economy. Assemblyman Ricardo Lara and a Shell executive were
scheduled to attend the group's trip Brazil but both canceled, the organization said.” [Sacramento Bee, 11/15/12]
CFEE Spokesman Said Legislators Went On This Trip To Meet With Government And Business
Leaders To Discuss Reducing Pollution. “The group paid for airfare, hotels, meals and ground transportation,
said P.J. Johnston, a spokesman for the nonprofit foundation. The lawmakers were there to meet with
government and business leaders in Brazil to discuss reducing pollution, setting low-carbon fuel standards,
transportation projects and other issues, Johnston said. ‘Brazil provides real-world insight into issues
California's decision-makers are grappling with, putting them in a larger perspective and offering lessons
learned from a country with a rich history of challenges and successes in these areas,’ he said.” [Los Angeles
Times, 11/22/12]
Sacramento Bee: CFEE Is Funded By “Major Oil And Utitlity Companies.” “The $12,500-per-person
outing, which included a stop at the five-star, beachfront Copacabana Palace hotel in Rio de Janeiro, was
booked by a San Francisco travel agency called Rascals in Paradise. It was paid for by CFEE, which is funded
by major oil and utility companies.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
CFEE Counted Goldman Sachs Among Its Corporate Members. “CFEE will not disclose how much
revenue it receives from each of its more than 30 business and corporate members, from Goldman Sachs to
PG&E or the four environmental groups it also counts as members.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
A Former California Utilities Official Called Non-Profit Funded Trips A “Perversion Of The System”
2009: Former California Utilities Official On Non-Profit Funded Trips: “This Funneling Of Money Through
Nonprofits Really Is A Perversion Of The System.” “‘This funneling of money through nonprofits really is a
perversion of the system,’ said Lynch, who said she ultimately chose not to participate in a CFEE-funded overseas
trip. ‘I think it's terrible government. It undermines transparency and accountability.’” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]

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The Director Of A Watchdog Group Said Non-Profit Funded Trips Are “One Of The Chief Loopholes
Companies Use To Exert Too Much Influence On California Policymakers”
Executive Director Of Government Watchdog Group Said Non-Profit Funded Trips Are “One Of The Chief
Loopholes Companies Use To Exert Too Much Influence On California Policymakers.” “By law, state
officials cannot accept gifts from companies worth more than $420 in a year. But when donations are routed
through nonprofit organizations, as travel ‘reasonably related … to an issue of state, national or international public
policy,’ the sky is the limit. Many overseas policy tours cost an average of $1,000 a day, per person, including
airfare. Individual tabs often exceed $10,000. Costs have climbed, too – from a high of $12,500 per person in 2006
to a high of $16,000 last year. ‘This is one of the chief loopholes companies use to exert too much influence on
California policymakers,’ said Doug Heller, executive director of Consumer Watchdog, a Santa Monica group that
monitors state government and has investigated some of the trips.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
Executive Director Of Government Watchdog Group On Non-Profit Funded Trips: “These Are Luxury
Vacations Paid For By Special Interests.” “‘These are luxury vacations paid for by special interests,’ Heller
said, adding, ‘These trips are very much about managing greenhouse gas emissions in a way that is most
profitable for companies – and less effective than is needed.’” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
Sacramento Bee Analysis Of Past Trips Showed Only One Or Two Environmentalists Invited Along
CFEE Spokesman Said Their Trips Include Environmentalists, But A Sacramento Bee Analysis Of Past
Trips Showed Only One Or Two Environmentalists Invited Along. “But documents obtained by The Bee from
the foundation and other sources show just one or two environmentalists are invited on the overseas trips – and all
come from groups that support carbon trading. One person counted as an environmentalist by the foundation is
Wittenberg herself, the former registry president and also a former vice president of corporate communications at
Edison International.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
A Former Utilities Official Who Went On A CFEE-Funded Trip Said The Program Lacked Any Substance,
And In 2006, CFEE Issued A Memo Advising Travelers Bound For South America To Bring Swimsuits
2009: Former Utilities Official Who Went On A CFEE-Funded Trip Said The Program Lacked Any
Substance. “Not all trips play out so well. In Europe on a CFEE trip a decade ago, former PUC Commissioner Carl
Wood found himself simply bored. ‘Frankly, the program was not very interesting,’ he said. ‘It was kind of a zero,
as far as substance.’” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
2006: CFEE Issued Memo Advising State Travelers Bound For South America To Bring Swimsuits.
“Still other excursions are sumptuous, customized outings that unfold at a more leisurely pace and include
business- and first-class flights, stays in luxury hotels and elaborate, industry-sponsored meals and dinners. In
2006, one memo advised state travelers bound for Brazil and Argentina on a climate change and alternative
fuels tour to bring swimsuits ‘as it is heading into summer in South America and you will have a day off in
some cities.’ The $12,500-per-person outing, which included a stop at the five-star, beachfront Copacabana
Palace hotel in Rio de Janeiro, was booked by a San Francisco travel agency called Rascals in Paradise. It was
paid for by CFEE, which is funded by major oil and utility companies.” [Sacramento Bee, 7/26/09]
Asked About Non-Profit Funded Trips, Walters Said She Was “Most Effective Being In Sacramento And
Being At Home In The District”
2007: Mimi Walters On Taking Non-Profit Funded Trips: “I Believe That Right Now I’m Most Effective
Being In Sacramento And Being At Home In The District.” “Another option is not to travel. Assemblywoman
Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, who could recall only one lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. in her legislative
career, said she wouldn’t have qualms about taking more trips, but thinks there are more important tasks. ‘I believe
that right now I’m most effective being in Sacramento and being at home in the district,’ she said.” [Orange County
Register, 5/4/07]
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2011: As A State Senator, The Physical Therapists Providers Network Held A Fundraiser
Supporting Walters As Part Of Its Effort To Lobby Against A Bill Days Before Walters Voted
Against It
June 10, 2011: Physical Therapists Providers Network Held A Fundraiser Supporting Mimi Walters And
Other California Republicans As Part Of Its Effort To Lobby Against A Bill. “The leader of a physical
therapists group recently asked members lobbying against a bill in the Legislature to write campaign checks to key
committee members ahead of next week's vote - a strategy one good government advocate said reinforces notions
of corruption in the statehouse. Physical Therapists Providers Network President Michael Weinper wrote in an
email informing members of an upcoming Senate committee hearing that they can ‘help significantly’ in the effort
to defeat Assembly Bill 783 by attending a June 10 fundraiser the California Physical Therapy Association had
scheduled in support of the California Republican Party. ‘If you are unable to attend, please consider making a $50$100 (or more) donation to the CRP or a specific legislator on the invitation, such as Senator Mimi Walters or Bill
Emmerson,’ Weinper wrote in a message containing the fundraiser invitation. ‘Remember: these donations and
your attendance at the hearing WILL IMPACT YOUR FUTURE.’ Both GOP lawmakers named in the email sit on
the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee, which is scheduled to hear the bill on
Monday.” [Sacramento Bee, 6/9/11]
HEADLINE: “Physical Therapists Group Urges Members To Fight Bill With Checks To Lawmakers”
[Sacramento Bee, 6/9/11]
June 2011: Walters Voted Against AB-783 Twice In Committee. According to California Legislative
Information, Walters voted against AB-783 on June, 13, 2011 and June 27, 2011. [AB-783, introduced 2/17/11]

Accessibility
Walters Said She Would Not Hold Town Halls Because It Puts Herself “In A Position To Be
Attacked”
2017: Walters Said She Would Not Hold Town Halls Because “The Rhetoric Has Become So Vulgar, I’m Not
Going To Put Myself In A Position To Be Attacked.” “That said, Ms. Walters has declined to hold town hall
meetings in her district, leading critics to stage mock empty-seat town halls to highlight her absence. ‘The rhetoric
has become so vulgar, I’m not going to put myself in a position to be attacked,’ she said.” [New York Times,
6/1/17]
2017: Walters On Town Halls: “The Whole Goal Is To Try To Get As Much Press As They Can, And Then
Try To Get Me To Say Something That They Could Use Against Me In The Campaign.” “Rep. Mimi Walters
of California -- whose Orange County district is similar to many Democrats hope will become hyper-competitive in
2018 -- said she sees town halls as political ambushes. ‘The whole goal is to try to get as much press as they can,
and then try to get me to say something that they could use against me in the campaign,’ Walters said in a recent
interview on AM 870's ‘The Answer.’” [CNN, 4/14/17]
February 2017: Asked Twice If She Would Hold A Town Hall, Walters Declined To Answer. ELEX
MICHAELSON: “We’ve seen protests at town halls across the country. Last week we saw protests outside your
office when you didn’t hold a town hall. What do you want to see, specifically, in terms of health care reform, and
do you plan to hold a town hall to talk about it?” MIMI WALTERS: “Well first of all, our health care system is in a
downward spiral, and that’s the reason that we’ve seen historic elections this past November. First of all, what
we’re going to do is, we’re going to make sure that anybody who has a pre-existing condition can keep their health
insurance. We’re also going to make sure that if parents have children who are under the age of 26 and they are on
their policy, they’re going to be able to stay on their insurance policy. And finally, those people who are on
Medicaid right now, we’re going to make sure that those people stay on Medicaid and have coverage, and then
we’re going to phase them out through the next three or four years so that they’re going to be able to purchase their
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own policies.” ELEX MICHAELSON: “And on the town hall question?” MIMI WALTERS: “On the town hall
question, I’m here to serve the constituents of the 45th district. They elected me to come to Washington, D.C. to do
the job, and I am focused on representing those constituents.” [Elex Michaelson (ABC7 News), Facebook, 2/28/17]

Walters Joked That Not Answering A Question Made Her A “Good Politician.”
2015: Walters Joked That Not Answering A Question Made Her A “Good Politician.” BRZEZINSKI: “First
of all, who do you like on the Republican field so far? I know you haven't endorsed anyone yet.” WALTERS:
“No, I'm still watching.” BRZEZINSKI: “A couple of names. (inaudible)” WALTERS: “We have a lot of good -we have a lot of good candidates, and I'm just sort of watching the process to see how it all works out.”
BRZEZINSKI: “OK, so there's not -- there's not one, two, three, or four or five, even, that stand out to you?”
WALTERS: “No, I'm just watching.” BRZEZINSKI: “She's not going there.” WALTERS: “I'm a good politician.
I'm not going to answer that question.” [MSNBC Morning Joe, VIDEO 0:25-0:46, 6/8/15]

Walters’s Constituents Complained That She And Her Staff Had Not Been Responsive
Walters’s Constituents Complained That She And Her Staff Have Not Returned Phone Call Or Responded
To Emails
February 2017: Walters’s Constituents Complained That She And Her Staff Have Not Returned Phone Calls
Or Responded To Emails. “About 300 people gathered outside Walters’ Irvine office last week in a show of
strength – and to complain that she and her staff have not returned phone calls or responded to emails. ‘All we get
from her is a wall of silence,’ said Amie Larsen, an English teacher at Tustin High. ‘It is her responsibility as an
elected official to represent the people of the 45th district.’ The protesters carried signs with such messages as,
‘Mimi: Dare to Dissent.’ The mood was lively, with occasional chants of, ‘No wall! No ban!’ But Walters was
away in Washington, D.C., and her office door locked. Phone calls went straight to voice mail.” [Orange County
Register, 2/13/17]
When People Gathered At Walters’s Orange County Office To Meet With Her, Staffers Told Them She Was
Not In The Office
January 2017: Around 60 People Gathered At Walters’s Orange County Office To Try To Meet With Her;
Staffers Told Them She Was Not In The Office. “About 60 people gathered at Congresswoman Mimi Walters’
Orange County office on Tuesday afternoon to try and meet the representative and discuss concerns brought about
by the recent presidential election. Staffers told them the Republican representative of the 45th District was not in
the office on Michelson Drive at about 4 p.m., they pledged to return so they could meet with her.” [Orange County
Register, 1/24/17]
Upon Election, Walters Said She Would Represent The People Of Orange County To The Best Of Her
Ability And Called It A “Lifelong Dream” To Represent The People Of Orange County On A National Level
2014: Walters: “I'm Going To Represent The People Of Orange County The Best Of My Ability.”
CAMEROTA: “It's always fun to talk to a bright-eyed, rosy-hued newcomer like yourself before Washington
squashes your spirit. So you are aware, aren't you, that as you head down there, that Congress has the lowest
approval rating ever? I mean I think it's something - it's in the teens. It might even be 13 percent approval rating. So
how are you going to tackle that feeling?” WALTERS: “Well, you know, what happens is, your people at home,
your constituents, they really love their representatives. And so that I'm going to go is I'm going to go back to
Washington, D.C., and I'm going to represent the people of Orange County the best of my ability.” [CNN New
Day, VIDEO 0:41-1:18, 11/6/14]
2014: Walters: “Having The Opportunity To Represent The People Of Orange County On A National Level
Is A Lifelong Dream.” “Within minutes of Rep. John Campbell’s announcement in 2013 that he would not seek
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oiled campaign machine toward the soon-to-open office. ‘Congressional seats don’t open up often,’ said Walters, a
Laguna Niguel resident. ‘Having the opportunity to represent the people of Orange County on a national level is a
lifelong dream.’” [Orange County Register, 5/12/14]

Walters Spokeswoman Said “Disruptions” From A Protest Group Who Wanted Her To Hold A
Town Hall Preventer Her From Working For Constituents
Feb. 2017: Walters Spokeswoman Said “Disruptions” From Members Of A Protest Group Who Wanted Her
To Hold A Town Hall Prevented Her From Working For Constituents. “‘Our staff is in the office, working on
casework, on behalf of residents of California’s 45th District. Members of this protest group have repeatedly
harassed the congresswoman’s staff and have personally targeted specific staff members. These disruptions prevent
us from working for our constituents,’ Walters spokeswoman Abigail Sigler said in a statement that was nearly
identical to the statement provided to The Times the last time the group visited Walters' office.” [Los Angeles
Times, 2/7/17]

Walters Spokeswoman Accused Protestors Of Being “Paid Activists”
March 2017: Walters Spokeswoman Accused Protesters Demanding She Take A Stand Against The Trump
Administration Of Being “Paid Activists.” “About 120 people packed the University Hills community center for
the town hall, demanding that Walters take a stand against the new presidential administration. They voiced
concerns about health care and environmental and immigration issues, but were united in their frustration with
Trump. Because Walters was absent, they took straw polls and wrote down questions for her to be delivered to her
office. Walters didn’t attend the event, and her spokeswoman, Abigail Sigler, emailed the following statement to
the Register six hours before the meeting to explain why Walters declined the invitation: ‘Congresswoman Walters
is in Orange County this week meeting with the people she represents. She firmly believes that meeting and
listening to her constituents is the best (way to) represent them and advocate for them in Washington. She will not
allow a small, vocal group of paid activists distract her from this fundamental responsibility. As she always has, she
welcomes anyone with comments or concerns to contact her office.’ Sigler didn’t return the Register’s phone calls
requesting evidence that attendees at Wednesday’s meeting were paid.” [Orange County Register, 3/1/17]
HEADLINE: “‘Paid’ Activism Claim By Walters Staffer Upsets Constituents” [Orange County
Register, 3/1/17]

Political Appointees
Walters Voted To Allow Politicization Of The National Security Council
2017: Walters Voted To Allow Individuals With Primarily Political Functions To Sit On The National
Security Council
2017: Walters Voted To Block An Amendment To Prohibit Members Of The Administration Whose
Primary Function Is Political From Being Appointed To The National Security Council. In February 2017,
Walters voted for voted for the “Cole, R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 99).” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The
Democratic Previous Question would amend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit any individual whose
primary responsibility is political in nature from being designated a member of the Council. Further, the bill
expresses the sense of Congress that the Director of National Intelligence or the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff should not be prevented from attending Principals Committee meetings.” A yes vote was a vote to block the
amendment. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 225-189. [H.Res 99, Vote #89, 2/14/17; CQ, 2/14/17;
Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/14/17]

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Trump Designated Political Advisor Steve Bannon To A Full Seat On The National Security Council
January 2017: President Trump Designated Political Advisor Steve Bannon To A Full Seat On The
“Principals Committee” Of The National Security Council, Elevating His Informal Rank To The Equivalent
Of A Cabinet-Level Secretary. “The whirlwind first week of Donald J. Trump’s presidency had all the bravura
hallmarks of a Stephen K. Bannon production. […] But the defining moment for Mr. Bannon came Saturday night
in the form of an executive order giving the rumpled right-wing agitator a full seat on the ‘principals committee’ of
the National Security Council — while downgrading the roles of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
director of national intelligence, who will now attend only when the council is considering issues in their direct
areas of responsibilities. It is a startling elevation of a political adviser, to a status alongside the secretaries of state
and defense, and over the president’s top military and intelligence advisers. In theory, the move put Mr. Bannon, a
former Navy surface warfare officer, admiral’s aide, investment banker, Hollywood producer and Breitbart News
firebrand, on the same level as his friend, Michael T. Flynn, the national security adviser, a former Pentagon
intelligence chief who was Mr. Trump’s top adviser on national security issues before a series of missteps reduced
his influence.” [New York Times, 1/29/17]
Former George W. Bush Chief Of Staff Josh Bolten Criticized Bannon’s Designation To The NSC, Said
The NSC’s Actions Should “Not Be Tainted By Any Political Decisions.” “Former White House officials in
both parties were shocked by the move. ‘The last place you want to put somebody who worries about politics is
in a room where they’re talking about national security,’ said Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of
staff, defense secretary and C.I.A. director in two Democratic administrations. ‘I’ve never seen that happen,
and it shouldn’t happen. It’s not like he has broad experience in foreign policy and national security issues. He
doesn’t. His primary role is to control or guide the president’s conscience based on his campaign promises.
That’s not what the National Security Council is supposed to be about.’ That opinion was shared by President
George W. Bush’s last chief of staff, Josh Bolten, who barred Karl Rove, Mr. Bush’s political adviser, from
N.S.C. meetings. A president’s decisions made with those advisers, he told a conference audience in
September, ‘involve life and death for the people in uniform’ and should ‘not be tainted by any political
decisions.’” [New York Times, 1/29/17]

Ethics Watchdogs
2015: Walters Voted To Limit The Power Of The OCE And House Ethics In Investigating
Members
2015: Walters Voted To Limit Power Of OCE And House Ethics In Investigating Members. In January 2015,
Walters voted for voted for a House Rules package that contained a rules change that would help members under
ethics investigations by the Office of Congressional Ethics and House Ethics Committee. “In one of its first actions
of the new year, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved rules changes that could give lawmakers a new
defense against ethics investigations. The new language, added Monday night to the sections that establish the
House Ethics Committee and the independent Office of Congressional Ethics, says the two bodies ‘may not take
any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States.’
The language also states that a person subject to a review by the Office of Congressional Ethics ‘shall be informed
of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them.’ …
‘Clearly (the new language) was put in there to allow members of Congress to restrain certain activities of the
ethics committees based on their own interpretation of what the Constitution means,’ said Craig Holman of the
watchdog group Public Citizen.” The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; USA Today, 1/6/15]

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Relationships
Significant Findings
 Walters said Paul Ryan would be the “perfect person” to lead Congress as speaker, and upon his
election, said he would return the House to regular order.
 Walters supported Kevin McCarthy’s bid for Speaker, and said it was a “shock” when he dropped
out of the Speaker’s race
 When asked if she believed that the Benghazi committee’s best function was taking down Hillary
Clinton, and whether that was what taxpayers are paying for, Walters said “yes.”
 Darrell Issa endorsed Walters when she ran for state assembly, and she said she wanted to see him
elected governor after he helped fund the effort to recall Gray Davis.

Paul Ryan
Walters Said Paul Ryan Would Be The “Perfect Person” To Lead Congress As Speaker, And Upon
His Election, Said He Would Return The House To Regular Order
2015: Walters Said Paul Ryan Would Return The House To Regular Order, Adding “We Need To Get Back
To It Being The People’s House.” MIMI WALTERS: “Exactly, it is the process, and that has been their biggest
complaint this whole time. And I think that that’s what ultimately led to them trying to remove Speaker Boehner
was they were frustrated with the process. And you know, Speaker Ryan has said that we will return to regular
order so everybody can have their bills heard, and every voice can be heard. And it’s really-- It’s the people’s
house, and we need to get back to it being the people’s house.” [Fox Business, VIDEO 2:08-2:34, 11/3/15]
2015: After Paul Ryan Became House Speaker, Walters Said He Would Be An “Excellent Speaker” And
Expressed Confidence That Congress Would Govern Effectively Under His Leadership. “I’m pleased to
welcome Representative Ryan as our new House Speaker. Paul Ryan has a proven record of standing for
conservative values, making tough decisions, and working to advance thoughtful, principled legislation that will
benefit everyday Americans. Last November, the American people overwhelmingly elected a Republican majority,
and I’m confident that under Paul Ryan’s leadership, Congress will have the ability to effectively govern and
advance America’s opportunity economy. I believe he will make an excellent Speaker and I look forward to
working with him on behalf of the American people.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 10/30/15]
2015: Walters Said Paul Ryan Was The “Perfect Person” To Lead Congress As Speaker. BARTIROMO:
“Yes, Congresswoman, I mean bringing the party together is really a critical point here. What would you like to see
take place and do you think that that person is out there to actually cater to both sides, or all the divisions that are -that are pretty evident this -- today in -- within -- within the party?” WALTERS: “Listen, I remember what Ronald
Reagan used to say. If I could get 80 percent of what I want, then it's a win. And both sides have to give a little bit.
I do believe we will find somebody talented to lead us and to unite us if Paul decides he does not want to take on
the speakership. But I also really hope he decides that he wants to do this. He would be the right person for this job.
And, you know, we've got to do the American people's work. And I think he's the perfect person to lead us. So my
hope is he comes back to Washington, D.C., next week and says, I'm ready to take on speakership jobs.” [Fox
Sunday Morning Futures, Transcript via Federal News Service, VIDEO 1:18-2:17, 10/11/15]

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Kevin McCarthy
Walters And Other California Republicans Felt Loyalty To Republican House Majority Leader
Kevin McCarthy During The Tax Fight
Republican Members Of California’s Congressional Delegation Felt Loyalty To Majority Leader And Fellow
Californian Kevin McCarthy. “Issa is the only California Republican member of Congress, as of writing this, to
oppose the tax proposal. Others feel a strong loyalty to one of the measure's strongest advocates, House Majority
Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield. There are 14 GOP members in all. Democrats dominate the California
delegation with 39. ‘We can do better than this’ proposal, says Issa, who won reelection by only half a percentage
point in 2016. He's considered the most vulnerable among the threatened House members.” [Los Angeles Times,
11/13/17]

California Republicans Have Been “More Supportive Of The House Bill” On Tax Reform. “In
California, another state likely to be hit especially hard by the tax proposals, Republicans have been more
supportive of the House bill, a dynamic that lawmakers attribute to the influence of Representative Kevin
McCarthy, a California Republican who is the House majority leader.” [New York Times, 11/05/17]
Walters Initially Supported Kevin McCarthy’s Bid For Speaker, And Said It Was A “Shock” When
He Dropped Out Of The Speaker’s Race
2015: Walters Said It Was A “Shock” Kevin McCarthy Dropped Out Of The Speaker’s Race And Added
That She Was “Still Very Supportive” Of McCarthy. BOLDUAN: “Congresswoman, when we spoke yesterday,
you said that you thought Kevin McCarthy, you predicted, was going to get unanimous support. We do not bring
that up to poke fun. We bring that up because it shows what a surprise an abrupt departure was when he dropped
out yesterday. What happened in your view 1234?” REP. MIMI WALTERS, (R), CALIFORNIA: “Well, I'll tell
you, it was a shock to all of us that he decided not to run. I'm still very supportive of Kevin. He has been a great
majority leader for us. He's extremely well respected in our conference. I think he did a selfless act by stepping
aside. That's a sign of a great leader. Here we are, we're reassessing and we'll see where it takes us.” [CNN At This
Hour, VIDEO 0:21-1:10, 10/9/15]
2015: After Kevin McCarthy Ended His Bid For House Speaker, Walters Said She Was “Disappointed,”
Noting That McCarthy Would’ve Been A “Terrific Speaker.” “On Thursday, praise turned to lament after
McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, abruptly ended his bid for the House’s top post. ‘I was shocked and disappointed,’ said
Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel. ‘I have tremendous respect for Kevin. I think he would’ve made a terrific
speaker.’ […] Walters attended the Capitol gathering of Republicans, where McCarthy announced his decision. ‘He
was talking with many members of the conference over the last couple of weeks,’ she said. ‘Kevin has a lot of
experience. He’s selfless. And with the challenges that the conference was facing with different members, I think
he believed he needed to set aside’ his run. Still, she said, ‘I think Kevin would have gotten the votes. He’s very
approachable, very popular in our conference.’” [Orange County Register, 10/8/15]
2015: Walters Said She Was “Confident” Kevin McCarthy Would Be Elected Speaker, And Said She
Expected He Would Receive “Unanimous Support.” BERMAN: “We're joined by California Republican Mimi
Walters live on Capitol Hill. Representative, thanks for being with us. We're mostly happy because everything has
been happening behind closed doors. (LAUGHTER) We haven't been able to see it. You have. What are people
saying? More importantly, what are people hearing?” REP. MIMI WALTERS, (R), CALIFORNIA: “A lot of
interesting dialogue is certainly happening behind closed doors. It's a very exciting time for us. We're about to elect
a new speaker. And I am confident that Kevin McCarthy will be our next speaker.” BOLDUAN: “You are
supporting, obviously, Kevin McCarthy to be the next speaker. How much support do you think he can lose?”
WALTERS: “I think Kevin will ultimately at the end of the day have unanimous support. This first vote that's
going to take place today at 12:00 is the conference vote. And the conference vote, obviously, is the Republicans

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making our nominee. And I believe he will come out of that meeting with the support he needs to have on the floor
on October 29th.” [CNN At This Hour, VIDEO 0:00-1:02, 10/8/15]

John Boehner
Following His Resignation, Walters Said John Boehner Led The Country And The Republican
Conference With “Distinction And Honor”
2015: Walters: “Speaker Boehner Has Led Our Country And The Republican Conference With Distinction
And Honor.” “Speaker Boehner has led our country and the Republican conference with distinction and honor. He
has worked tirelessly to move our country forward and to build a historic majority in the House. His resignation
will leave a tremendous void in Congress. I thank him for his dedicated service and leadership, and wish him all the
best in his next stage of life.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 9/25/15]

January 2015: Walters Said John Boehner Was “The Right Man” To Lead Congress
2015: Walters Said John Boehner Was “The Right Man” To Lead Congress. BASH: “One of the big first votes
you'll have to take is for speaker of the House. Will you vote for John Boehner?” WALTERS: “I absolutely will
vote for Speaker Boehner. He is the right man to lead us.” [CNN At This Hour, VIDEO 0:50-1:01, 1/6/15]

Jeb Bush
2015: Walters Served As Co-Chair Of A Women’s Group That Supported Jeb Bush’s Presidential
Campaign
2015: Walters Served As Honorary Co-Chair Of Women Rise, A Group That Supported Jeb Bush’s
Presidential Campaign. [Jeb 2016 via Wayback Machine, 12/17/15]

Hillary Clinton
Emails
Walters Criticized Loretta Lynch Over Her Refusal To Answer Questions Related To Hillary Clinton, And
Called The Justice Department “Overtly Politicized”
2016: Walters Criticized Former Attorney General Lynch Over Her Refusal To Answer Questions Related
To Hillary Clinton, And Called The Justice Department “Overtly Politicized.” “One of the Judiciary
Committee’s most important duties is to conduct oversight on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensure it is held
accountable and provides transparency to the American people. However, Attorney General Loretta Lynch once
again refused to answer the Committee’s most basic questions. First, I asked Attorney General Lynch whether
Secretary Clinton mishandled classified information by willingly sharing classified emails with her lawyers, who
did not have security clearances. In what has become the norm from the overtly politicized DOJ, Attorney General
Lynch said she could not provide an answer.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 7/12/16]
Walters Said Hillary Clinton Made A “Conscious Decision” To Grant Her Attorneys Access To Classified
Information, And Questioned If That Decision Constituted Criminal Intent
2016: Walters Questioned If Hillary Clinton’s “Conscious Decision” To Grant Access To Classified
Information To Her Attorneys Constituted Criminal Intent. “My question is this. Does the conscious decision
on the part of Secretary Clinton to grant access to classified information to her attorneys who did not have security
clearance constitute criminal intent under 18 U.S.C. Section 793(d), which describes the intent element as the
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following: ‘willfully communicates, delivers, transmits, or causes to be communicated, delivered, or transmitted, or
attempts to communicate, deliver, transmit, or cause to be communicated, delivered, or transmitted to any person
not entitled to receive it.’” [Judiciary Committee Hearing, 7/12/16]

Benghazi
Walters Said “We Have To Get To The Bottom Of Why” Four Americans Died In Bengahzi
2015: Walters: “Four Americans Died In Benghazi, And We Have To Get To The Bottom Of Why They
Died.” BARTIROMO: “Yes, and I guess, Congresswoman Walters, you've got to remember that we did learn about
the e-mail scandal. And the private server as a result of the information and much of the reporting within the
Benghazi committee.” WALTERS: “Four Americans died in Benghazi, and we have to get to the bottom of why
they died. And this hearing has all been -- has been all about getting to the facts. And it's important that we have
these hearings and Secretary Clinton just happened to be secretary of state at the time, and so naturally, you know,
her name is going to come up in these hearings. But it doesn't stop us from doing our work. We have got to get to
the bottom of what happened.” [Fox News Sunday Morning Futures, 10/11/15]
When Asked If She Believed That The Benghazi Committee’s Best Function Was Taking Down Hillary
Clinton, And Whether That Was What Taxpayers Are Paying For, Walters Said “Yes”
2015: Asked If She Agreed With Kevin McCarthy’s Assessment That The Benghazi Committee’s Best
Function Was Taking Down Hillary Clinton, And Whether That Was What Taxpayers Are Paying For,
Walters Said “Yes.” CRUMPTON: “Congresswoman, Kevin McCarthy, your colleague from California, he is by
all accounts the number one person in line to succeed the outgoing speaker of the house, John Boehner. He was on
FOX News last night and he said that one of the best functions of the Benghazi Select Committee was that it led to
a significant drop in Hillary Clinton's poll numbers. Do you agree with that assessment? And is that what the
taxpayers are paying for?” WALTERS: “Yes. I mean, listen, there's a lot that happened in Benghazi. And the
reason we have these hearings is so that we can uncover the truth. And that's exactly what we're doing. We need the
American people to know exactly what happened in Benghazi.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript
Wire, VIDEO 3:13-3:53, 9/30/15]

Darrell Issa
2004: Rep. Darrell Issa Endorsed Walters In Her Primary Election Campaign For State Assembly
2004: Rep. Darrell Issa Endorsed Walters In The Republican Primary For State Assembly. “Walters is
proudest of two endorsements: Bates and Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista, whom she calls the ‘father of the recall’ for his
role in financing the movement that led to Gov. Gray Davis' removal from office.” [San Diego Union-Tribune,
2/14/04]

2003: Walters Said She Would Like To See Darrell Issa Elected Governor Since He Helped Fund
The Effort To Recall Gray Davis
2003: Walters Said She Would Like To See Darrell Issa Elected Governor Since He Helped Fund The Effort
To Recall Gray Davis. “Councilwoman Mimi Walters said she would have liked to see Congressman Darrell Issa
as California's governor since he was the one who put up most of the money to get the recall started. With Issa out
of the race, Walters said she is undecided who to vote for.” [Orange County Register, 8/21/03]
2003: Walters: “He Is Very Qualified And The Recall Would Never Have Happened If Issa Didn't Take
The Risk And Put Up The Money.” “‘We'll be aggressive to register people to be republicans,’ said Walters,
who said she would like to see the Republicans get behind Darrell Issa, who bankrolled the recall signature
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gathering effort with $1.7 million of his own money. ‘He is very qualified and the recall would never have
happened if Issa didn't take the risk and put up the money,’ she said.” [Orange County Register, 7/31/03]

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Donald Trump
Significant Findings
 Walters has voted with Trump’s positions 98.4 percent of the time.
 Walters repeatedly voted against investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
 Walters repeatedly voted against releasing Trump’s tax returns.
 Walters repeatedly voted against addressing conflicts of interest in Trump’s administration.
FUCK

Walters Voting Record On Trump’s Positions
Walters Has Voted With Trump’s Positions 98.4 Percent Of The Time
Walters Voted In Line With Trump’s Position 98.4 Percent Of The Time
FiveThirtyEight: Walters Voted In Line With Trump’s Position 98.4 Percent Of The Time. [FiveThirtyEight,
accessed 1/22/17]
California Delegation Votes In Line With Trump
Member

Party

District

Trump Score

David Valadao

R

CA-21

97.6%

Darrell Issa

R

CA-49

97.6%

Stephen Knight

R

CA-25

97.6%

Mimi Walters

R

CA-45

97.6%

Jeff Denham

R

CA-10

97.6%

Ken Calvert

R

CA-42

97.6%

Paul Cook

R

CA-08

97.6%

Kevin McCarthy

R

CA-23

97.6%

Doug LaMalfa

R

CA-01

97.5%

Devin Nunes

R

CA-22

97.4%

Ed Royce

R

CA-39

95.1%

Duncan Hunter

R

CA-50

95.1%

Dana Rohrabacher

R

CA-48

92.7%

Tom McClintock

R

CA-04

90.2%

Jim Costa

D

CA-16

41%

J. Luis Correa

D

CA-46

22%

Scott Peters

D

CA-52

22%

Ami Bera

D

CA-07

19.5%

Jimmy Panetta

D

CA-20

17.1%

Julia Brownley

D

CA-26

17.1%

Salud Carbajal

D

CA-24

17.1%

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Raul Ruiz

D

CA-36

17.1%

Eric Swalwell

D

CA-15

15%

Brad Sherman

D

CA-30

15%

Pete Aguilar

D

CA-31

15%

Anna Eshoo

D

CA-18

14.6%

Adam Schiff

D

CA-28

14.6%

Mike Thompson

D

CA-05

14.6%

John Garamendi

D

CA-03

14.6%

Norma Torres

D

CA-35

12.5%

Lucille Roybal-Allard

D

CA-40

12.2%

Jackie Speier

D

CA-14

12.2%

Doris Matsui

D

CA-06

12.2%

Susan Davis

D

CA-53

12.2%

Alan Lowenthal

D

CA-47

12.2%

Jerry McNerney

D

CA-09

12.2%

Ted Lieu

D

CA-33

10.5%

Grace Napolitano

D

CA-32

10.3%

Nancy Pelosi

D

CA-12

10.3%

Ro Khanna

D

CA-17

10%

Mark Takano

D

CA-41

10%

Zoe Lofgren

D

CA-19

9.8%

Jared Huffman

D

CA-02

9.8%

Judy Chu

D

CA-27

9.8%

Karen Bass

D

CA-37

7.9%

Linda Sanchez

D

CA-38

7.5%

Nanette Diaz Barragan

D

CA-44

7.3%

Tony Cardenas

D

CA-29

7.3%

Juan Vargas

D

CA-51

7.3%

Mark DeSaulnier

D

CA-11

7.3%

Barbara Lee

D

CA-13

4.9%

Maxine Waters

D

CA-43

4.9%

Jimmy Gomez

D

CA-34

0%

[FiveThirtyEight, accessed 8/31/17]
Walters Votes In Line With Trump
DATE

7/27/17
7/25/17
7/25/17

7/18/17

MEASURE

TRUMP
POSITION
Support

Yes

0.3%

-0.3

Support

Yes

42.7%

+57.3

Support

91

Yes

LIKELIHOOD
OF
AGREEMENT
45.2%

Oppose

Making appropriations for defense and other
purposes
Imposing sanctions on Russa, Iran and North
Korea
Repeal of a rule banning some financial
companies from using mandatory arbitration
clauses
Delaying implementation of ozone standards

WALTERS
VOTE

PLUSMINUS

Yes

39.3%

+60.7

+54.8

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6/29/17

Support

Yes

65%

+35

Support

Yes

38.9%

+61.1%

Support

Yes

36.9%

+63.1

Support

Yes

76.9%

+23.1

Support

Yes

95.8%

+4.2

Support

Yes

50.4%

+49.6

Support

Yes

43.1%

+56.9

Support

Yes

71.8%

+28.2

5/4/17

Increasing penalties for undocumented
immigrants who re-enter the U.S. after being
convicted of certain crimes
Penalizing states and localities that have
“sanctuary” laws on immigration
Limiting health care lawsuits related to coverage
provided through a federal program
Allowing people who lose their jobs to receive
tax credits under the American Health Care Act
for continued coverage
Making it easier for the Department of Veterans
Affairs to discipline employees
Withholding Affordable Care Act subsidies from
people until their citizenship is verified
Dismantling financial regulations put in place by
the Dodd-Frank Act
Making it easier to seek the death penalty To Kill
or attempting to kill first responders
The American Health Care Act of 2017

Support

Yes

30.3%

+69.7

5/3/17

The 2017 fiscal year appropriations bill

Support

Yes

76.3%

+23.7

5/2/17

Allowing employers to offer employees time off
instead of pay for overtime work
Extension of government funding for one week

Support

Yes

39.3%

+60.7

Support

Yes

92.7%

+7.3

Repeal of an FCC rule barring internet providers
from sharing data on customers’ activities
Allowing small businesses to provide insurance
through trade and professional associations
Removing antitrust exemption for insurance
providers
Giving the secretary of veterans affairs more
flexibility to discipline employees
Department of Defense Appropriations Act

Support

Yes

36.1%

+63.9

Support

Yes

47.6%

+52.4

Support

Yes

99.3%

+0.7

Support

Yes

53%

+47

Support

Yes

92.9%

+7.1

Changes to rulemaking requirements for federal
agencies
Repeal of a Department of Labor rule regarding
records of work-related injuries and illnesses
Requires review of proposed regulations by the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Establishment of a commission to review federal
regulations
Repeal of a rule requiring state and local
governments to distribute federal funds to
qualified health centers even if they perform
abortions
Repeal of a Department of Labor rule on drug
testing of applicants for unemployment
compensation
Repeal of a rule that allowed a new type of statebased retirement plan
Repeal of a rule that allowed a new type of
retirement plan established by local governments
Repeal of a Department of Education rule on
teacher preparation programs
Repeal of a Department of Education rule on
school accountability
Repeal of changes to Bureau of Land
Management planning rules

Support

Yes

59%

+41

Support

Yes

44.1%

+55.9

Support

Yes

50.8%

+49.2

Support

Yes

51.3%

+48.7

Support

Yes

42.1%

+57.9

Support

Yes

45.8%

+54.2

Support

Yes

42.5%

+57.5

Support

Yes

43.4%

+56.6

Support

Yes

48.4%

+51.6

Support

Yes

42.4%

+57.6

Support

Yes

44.4%

+55.6

6/29/17
6/28/17
6/15/17

6/13/17
6/13/17
6/8/17
5/18/17

4/28/17
3/28/17
3/22/17
3/22/17
3/16/17
3/8/17
3/2/17
3/1/17
3/1/17
3/1/17
2/16/17

2/15/17

2/15/17
2/15/17
2/7/17
2/7/17
2/7/17

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2/3/17
2/2/17

2/2/17
2/1/17
2/1/17
1/24/17

1/13/17
1/13/17
1/5/17

Repeal of a rule requiring energy companies to
reduce waste and emissions
Repeal of a rule requiring the Social Security
Administration to submit information to the
national background-check system
Repeal of a rule requiring some federal
contractors to report labor violations
Repeal of the stream protection rule

Support

Yes

37.2%

+62.8

Support

Yes

48.9%

+51.1

Support

Yes

48.4%

+51.6

Support

Yes

40.3%

+59.7

Repeal of a rule requiring energy companies to
disclose payments to foreign governments
Permanent ban on the use of federal funds for
abortion or health coverage that includes
abortions
Waiver allowing James Mattis to become
secretary of defense
Budget resolution to repeal the Afforable Care
Act
Regulations from the Executive in Need of
Scrutiny Act of 2017

Support

Yes

48.7%

+51.3

Support

Yes

46.9%

+53.1

Support

Yes

71.4%

+28.6

Support

Yes

39.7%

+60.3

Support

Yes

45.8%

+54.2

[FiveThirtyEight, accessed 8/31/17
Note: These charts need to be updated
Walters Voted Against President Obama 88 Percent Of The Time During His Tenure
2015 – 2016: Walters Voted Against President Obama An Average Of 88 Percent Of The Time. [CQ, accessed
8/31/17]

Year

Voting Participation

2016
2015

91%
99%

Walters Vote Statistics
Presidential Support
Party Unity
Support
Oppose
Support Oppose
8%
92%
97%
3%
16%
84%
95%
5%

Conservative Coalition
Support
Oppose
----[CQ, accessed 8/31/17]

October 2017: Walters “Fully Supports” Trump During Tax Fight
October 2018: Walters: “It Is Very Important That Republicans Back The President. He's The President Of
Our Party. He Stands For What We Stand For.” “‘We've had protests at our office, consistently since January,
which I've never seen before,’ Walters said in an interview. ‘They are very motivated and very upset that Trump
won ... I take every race very seriously.’ Walters said she ‘fully supports’ Trump. ‘It is very important that
Republicans back the president,’ she said. ‘He's the president of our party. He stands for what we stand for.’
Walters is one of seven House Republicans seen as particularly vulnerable in 2018. She and the others represent
large swaths of Orange County and the Central Valley, areas that Hillary Clinton carried last year.” [Sacramento
Bee, 10/25/17]

Russia Investigation
Walters Said Attorney General Sessions Should Recuse Himself From Any Investigation Into Ties
Between Russia And The Trump Campaign

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March 2017: Walters On Trump-Russia Investigation: “Attorney General Sessions Should Recuse Himself
From Any Investigation.” “Walters, whose district includes Irvine, Lake Forest and Mission Viejo, said, ‘I
support the ongoing investigations and believe that the American people deserve answers to these questions.
Attorney General Sessions should recuse himself from any investigation. Additionally, he should address any
misconceptions related to this issue.’” [Orange County Register, 3/2/17]

Walters Said James Comey’s Firing Should Not Impede Any Ongoing FBI Investigations Into
Russian Meddling In The Election
2017: Walters: “Former Director Comey’s Removal Must Not Impede Or Jeopardize Any Ongoing FBI
Investigations…” “Former Director Comey’s removal must not impede or jeopardize any ongoing FBI
investigations, including those related to the Clinton emails and foreign meddling in our elections. I look forward to
the nomination of a qualified candidate who will uphold the independent investigatory function of the agency."
[Los Angeles Times, 5/10/17]
2017: Orange County Register: Walters’ Statement On The Comey Firing “Neither Questioned Nor
Embraced” It. “Rohrabacher, who advocates friendlier relations with Russian, and Issa, unambiguously
endorsed the dismissal. Royce said the move ‘raises many questions which deserve answers.’ Walters’ public
statement neither questioned nor embraced the firing.” [Orange County Register, 6/2/17]

Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Investigating Russian Interference In The 2016 Election
SUMMARY: Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Investigating Russian Interference In The 2016 Election
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Voted To Kill A Procedural Move To Bring Up Bill To Create An Independent Commission To
Investigate Russian Interference In The 2016 Election. [H Res 323, Vote #259, 5/17/17; USA Today,
5/17/17]
Voted Against Preventing The Underlying Bill From Applying To Any Individual Who Withheld
Information From Congress Related To An Investigation Regarding Russian Influence Of The 2016
Presidential Election. [HR 1343, Vote #215, 4/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/4/17]
Voted To Block The Creation Of A Commission Investigating Foreign Interference in the 2016
Presidential Election. [HRes 233, Vote #203, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of Establishing An Investigation Into Foreign Interference In The 2016
Presidential Election. [HRes 229, Vote #197, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign Interference
In The 2016 Election. [H Res 156, Vote #115, 3/1/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress
Previous Questions, 3/1/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign Interference
In The 2016 Election. [H Res 123, Vote #93, 2/15/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress
Previous Questions, 2/15/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign Interference
In The 2016 Election. [H Res 116, Vote #90, 2/14/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress
Previous Questions, 2/14/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign Interference
In The 2016 Election. [HR 33, Vote #26, 1/10/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous
Questions, 1/10/17]

Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Investigating Russian Interference In The 2016 Election
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Procedural Move To Bring Up Bill To Create An Independent Commission
To Investigate Russian Interference In The 2016 Election. “House Republicans blocked a vote Wednesday on
legislation to create an independent commission to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election. A
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Democratic effort to force a vote failed, with only one Republican – Rep. Walter Jones of North Carolina – joining
them in a procedural vote that would have allowed them to bring up the bill. But Democrats also launched a petition
Wednesday that would allow them to force a vote on the bill at a later date if they get a majority of lawmakers to
sign on.” [H Res 323, Vote #259, 5/17/17; USA Today, 5/17/17]
HEADLINE: GOP blocks House vote on independent Russia-Trump investigation [USA Today, 5/17/17]
2017: Walters Voted Against Preventing The Underlying Bill From Applying To Any Individual Who
Withheld Information From Congress Related To An Investigation Regarding Russian Influence Of The
2016 Presidential Election. In April 2017, Walters voted against a “motion to recommit the bill to the House
Financial Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would
prevent the bill’s provisions from applying to any individual that withheld information from Congress related to an
investigation regarding individuals influencing the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.” The motion was
rejected 228-185. [HR 1343, Vote #215, 4/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/4/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block The Creation Of A Commission Investigating Foreign Interference in the
2016 Presidential Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 233) that would provide
for House floor consideration of the bill that would establish a selection process for members of the EPA's Science
Advisory Board.” A vote in favor is a vote to prevent investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 232-191. [HRes 233, Vote #203, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Establishing An Investigation Into Foreign Interference In
The 2016 Presidential Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 229).” A vote in favor of
the motion is a vote to block consideration of a bipartisan bill, The Presidential Tax Transparency Act. The motion
was agreed to by a vote of 231-189. [HRes 229, Vote #197, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous Question would
amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign
Interference in the 2016 Election.” The previous question passed 233-189. A vote against the previous question
would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 156, Vote #115, 3/1/17; Office of the Democratic Leader,
115th Congress Previous Questions, 3/1/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In February 2017, Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous Question
would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign
Interference in the 2016 Election.” The previous question passed 233-190. A vote against the previous question
would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 123, Vote #93, 2/15/17; Office of the Democratic Leader,
115th Congress Previous Questions, 2/15/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In February 2017, Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous Question
would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign
Interference in the 2016 Election.” The previous question passed 227-188. A vote against the previous question
would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 116, Vote #90, 2/14/17; Office of the Democratic Leader,
115th Congress Previous Questions, 2/14/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous Question would
amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign
Interference in the 2016 Election.” The previous question passed 234-179. A vote against the previous question
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would have allowed the bill to be considered. [HR 33, Vote #26, 1/10/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th
Congress Previous Questions, 1/10/17]
Bill Would Create A 12 Member Bipartisan, Independent Commission To Examine Attempts By The
Russian Government To Influence The 2016 Elections. “The bill would create a 12-member, bipartisan,
independent commission empowered to interview witnesses, obtain documents, issue subpoenas, and receive
public testimony to examine attempts by the Russian government and others to use electronic means to
influence, interfere with, or sow distrust in this year’s U.S. elections. The commission — which would
examine similar efforts by any other foreign governments or entities — would issue a final report with
recommendations for future security protections to Congress and the President within 18 months of the bill’s
enactment.” [Oversight Committee Democrats, Press Release, 12/7/16]

Tax Returns
Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Releasing Trump’s Tax Returns
SUMMARY: Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Releasing Trump’s Tax Returns
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Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion, Vote #292,
6/7/17; CQ Floor Votes, 6/7/17]
Voted To Require Major Party Candidates For President To Release Three Most Recent Tax Returns.
[HR 305 (HRes 275), Vote #224, 4/26/17; CQ, 4/26/17]
Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion, Vote #219,
4/5/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/5/17]
Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion, Vote #201,
3/28/17; CQ Floor Votes, 3/28/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of Requiring Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [H Res 230, Vote #199,
3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Vote Appealing A Ruling That Forcing Trump To Disclose His Tax
Returns Is Not A House Privilege. [Motion, Vote #182, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]
Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion, Vote #161,
3/15/17; CQ Floor Votes, 3/15/17]
Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion, Vote #128,
3/7/17; CQ Floor Votes, 3/7/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill To Require Any Candidate Of A Major Political Party To Release
Three Years Of Federal Income Tax Returns. [H Res 150, Vote #103, 2/28/17; Office of the Democratic
Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 2/28/17]
Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. [Motion, Vote #101,
2/27/17; CQ Floor Votes, 2/27/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of The Presidential Tax Transparency Act. [H Res 55, Vote #62, 1/24/17;
Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 1/24/17]

Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Releasing Trump’s Tax Returns
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In June
2017, Walters voted for “McCaul, R-Texas, motion to table (kill) the Capuano, D-Mass., motion to appeal the
ruling of the Chair that the Capuano resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump's tax returns does not
constitute a question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 228-186. [Motion, Vote #292, 6/7/17; CQ
Floor Votes, 6/7/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Require Major Party Candidates For President To Release Three Most Recent Tax
Returns. In April 2017, Walters voted for “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
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debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 275).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to
introduce an amendment to the rule that, “would make in order Ms. Eshoo’s bill H.R. 305. H.R. 305 would amend
the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require any candidate of a major political party for the office of the
President to submit their Federal income tax returns for the three most recent years. This bill would ensure more
transparency in the political process and provide the American people with additional information about the
financial situation of a candidate for the office of the President” A vote yes was a vote against requiring presidential
candidates to release their tax returns. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 237-186. [HR 305 (HRes 275), Vote
#224, 4/26/17; CQ, 4/26/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In April
2017, Walters voted for “Foxx, R-N.C., motion to table (kill) the Jeffries, D-N.Y., motion to appeal the ruling of
the Chair that the Jeffries resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump's tax returns does not constitute a
question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 228-184. [Motion, Vote #219, 4/5/17; CQ Floor Votes,
4/5/17]
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries “Offered A Resolution… To Delay Consideration Of Tax Reform Legislation Until
After Lawmakers Review Trump’s Tax Returns.” “House Republicans on Wednesday blocked a
Democratic effort to demand President Trump’s tax returns for the sixth time in as many weeks. Rep. Hakeem
Jeffries (D-N.Y.) offered a resolution directing the House to delay consideration of tax reform legislation until
after lawmakers review Trump’s tax returns and conclude how he could benefit from changes to the tax code.”
[The Hill, 4/5/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March
2017, Walters voted for “Flores, R-Texas, motion to table (kill) the Lofgren, D-Calif., motion to appeal the ruling
of the Chair that the Lofgren resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump's tax returns does not constitute
a question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 228-190. [Motion, Vote #201, 3/28/17; CQ Floor
Votes, 3/28/17]
Republicans Blocked Procedural Effort To Obtain Trump’s Tax Returns From The IRS. “House
Republicans on Tuesday blocked more attempts by Democrats to obtain President Donald Trump's tax returns
from the IRS. House Democrats tried for a third and a fourth time to use procedural votes to pry loose Trump's
returns. Republicans blocked both efforts, one on the House floor and the other in the House Ways and Means
Committee. The House voted 228-190 on a mostly party-line vote to block the Democrats' effort. The Ways
and Means Committee voted 24-16 to oppose the effort.” [Associated Press, 3/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Requiring Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March
2017, Walters voted for the “Burgess, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 230).” A vote in favor is a vote against requiring Trump to release his
tax returns. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 232-184. [H Res 230, Vote #199, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Vote Appealing A Ruling That Forcing Trump To
Disclose His Tax Returns Is Not A House Privilege. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Cheney, R-Wyo.,
motion to table (kill) the Polis, D-Colo., motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair that the Polis resolution related to
the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not constitute a question of the privileges of the House.” The
motion was agreed to by a vote of 230-189. [Motion, Vote #182, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]
Republican Presiding Officer Cut Off Attempt By Democrats To Force A Vote To Push Committee To
Request Trump’s Tax Returns. “Democrats tried but failed Monday to force a House floor vote to push a key
committee to request copies of President Trump’s tax returns. It was the fourth time in as many weeks that
Democrats sought to force the vote. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) attempted to offer a resolution and trigger a House
floor vote, but was cut off by the Republican presiding over the House.” [The Hill, 3/20/17]
Rather Than Rule The Measure Was Not Privileged, Rep. Womak, The Presiding Officer, Ruled That
Rep. Polis Was No Longer Able To Speak. “Three other Democrats in recent weeks offered similar
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resolutions as “privileged,” which would require the House to act within two legislative days. The presiding
officer in the House at those times ruled that the measure didn’t qualify as “privileged” by affecting the
chamber’s dignity and integrity. Democrats demanded roll call votes to appeal those rulings. […] But on
Monday, Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.), who was presiding over the chamber, took a different approach to
block the measure. He declared the House would not at that time determine whether the resolution met the
requirements to be "privileged" and ruled that Polis was no longer recognized to speak. Womack then ordered
the House to resume voting on an unrelated noncontroversial bill regarding the Department of Homeland
Security.” [The Hill, 3/20/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March
2017, Walters voted for “McCarthy, R-Calif., motion to table (kill) the Crowley, D-N.Y., motion to appeal the
ruling of the Chair that the Crowley resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not
constitute a question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 223-183. [Motion, Vote #161, 3/15/17; CQ
Floor Votes, 3/15/17]
Motion Would Have Forced House To Vote On A Resolution To Request Ten Years Of President
Trump’s Tax Returns. “Crowley's measure is similar to resolutions Democratic Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr. (N.J.)
and Anna Eshoo (Calif.) offered on the House floor in recent weeks. It includes additional language that says
the American public need to know more about Trump's business interests in order to ‘ensure that all policies put
forward by the Trump Administration solely benefit the American public and not his corporate business
partners.’ As was the case in past weeks, Crowley tried to offer the resolution as ‘privileged,’ meaning the
House would have to act on it within two legislative days. But Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), who was
presiding over the House, ruled that the measure was not privileged, and the vast majority of Republicans voted
to table Crowley’s appeal of that ruling, 223-183.” [The Hill, 3/15/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March
2017, Walters voted for “McCarthy, R-Calif., motion to table (kill) the Eshoo, D-Calif., motion to appeal the ruling
of the Chair that the Eshoo resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not constitute a
question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 227-186. [Motion, Vote #128, 3/7/17; CQ Floor Votes,
3/7/17]
Motion Would Have Forced House To Vote On A Resolution To Request Ten Years Of President
Trump’s Tax Returns. “House Democrats on Tuesday furthered their push to force Republicans to take tough
votes on President Trump, offering a resolution on the House floor to request Trump’s tax returns for the
second time in a little over a week. The resolution was blocked on a procedural vote of 227-186. […] Rep.
Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) offered a resolution on Tuesday instructing the House to request 10 years of Trump’s
tax returns so that they can be considered by the House Ways and Means Committee in a closed session.” [The
Hill, 3/7/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill To Require Any Candidate Of A Major Political Party
To Release Three Years Of Federal Income Tax Returns. In June 2016, Walters voted for the “Democratic
Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 305, to amend the Ethics in
Government Act of 1978 to require any candidate of a major political party for the office of the President to submit
their Federal income tax returns for the three most recent years.” The previous question passed 224-191. A vote
against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 150, Vote #103, 2/28/17; Office
of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 2/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Kill A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In
February 2017, Walters voted for “McCarthy, R-Calif., motion to table (kill) the Pascrell, D-N.J., motion to appeal
the ruling of the Chair that the Pascrell resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not
constitute a question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 229-185. [Motion, Vote #101, 2/27/17; CQ
Floor Votes, 2/27/17]

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Motion Would Have Forced House To Vote On A Resolution To Request Ten Years Of President
Trump’s Tax Returns. “A House Democratic lawmaker attempted Monday to force a House floor vote on a
resolution to request President Trump’s tax returns, but the effort failed on a party line vote, 229-185, with two
Republicans voting ‘present.’ The move was the latest in a series of Democratic efforts to push Congress to
request Trump’s tax returns, and Democrats demanded a roll call vote to force Republicans to go on the record.
[…] Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) offered a resolution that would have directed the House to request 10 years of
Trump’s tax returns, have the House Ways and Means Committee review them in a closed session and then
vote to send the information in the returns to the full House.” [The Hill, 2/27/17]
Democrats Offered Resolution To “Instruct The House To Request Trump’s Tax Returns From The
Last Decade So That The House Ways And Means Committee… Can Review Them In A Closed
Session.” “Democrats have offered similar resolution three other times in the last four weeks, which all
resulted in procedural votes. The resolutions would instruct the House to request Trump’s tax returns from the
last decade so that the House Ways and Means Committee, which has oversight of the Internal Revenue
Service, could review them in a closed session. The chairmen of the House Ways and Means Committee,
Senate Finance Committee and Joint Committee on Taxation have the power to request individual tax return
information from the Treasury Department.” [The Hill, 3/20/17]
After Republican Presiding Officers Ruled Measure Did Not Qualify As “Privileged” Action Under
House Rules, Democrats Forced Roll Call Vote To Appeal Ruling. “Three other Democrats in recent
weeks offered similar resolutions as “privileged,” which would require the House to act within two
legislative days. The presiding officer in the House at those times ruled that the measure didn’t qualify as
“privileged” by affecting the chamber’s dignity and integrity. Democrats demanded roll call votes to appeal
those rulings.” [The Hill, 3/20/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The Presidential Tax Transparency Act. In January 2017,
Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 305,
the Presidential Tax Transparency Act.” The previous question passed 233-187. A vote against the previous
question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 55, Vote #62, 1/24/17; Office of the Democratic
Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 1/24/17]

Conflicts Of Interest
Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Addressing Conflicts Of Interest In Trump’s Administration
SUMMARY: Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Addressing Conflicts Of Interest In Trump’s
Administration
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Voted Against Empowering The House Of Representatives To Investigate Trump’s Potential Conflicts
Of Interest. [HRes 280, Vote #229, 4/27/17; CQ, 4/27/17]
Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Prohibiting The President From Making Public
Communications About Or Advocating For His Business Interests. [HR 1004, Vote #125, 3/2/17; CQ,
3/2/17]
Voted Against Recommitting The SCRUBS Act With An Amendment Exempting Rules Related To
Conflict Of Interest And Bribery. [HR 998, Vote #113, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Address The Financial Conflicts Of Interest Of The
President. [H Res 40, Vote #32, 1/11/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions,
1/11/17]

Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Addressing Conflicts Of Interest In Trump’s Administration
Voted Against Empowering The House Of Representatives To Investigate Trump’s Potential Conflicts Of
Interest. In April 2017, Walters voted for “Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
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debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 280).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to
offer a resolution that, “would direct certain officials of the Trump Administration to provide information to the
House of Representatives that will enable the House to meet its constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight of
the Trump Administration by investigating potential conflicts of interests of President Donald J. Trump.” A vote
yes was a vote against the Democrats’ resolution. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 230-193. [HRes 280, Vote
#229, 4/27/17; CQ, 4/27/17]
Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Prohibiting The President From Making Public
Communications About Or Advocating For His Business Interests. In March 2017, Walters voted against the
“Jayapal, D-Wash., motion to recommit the bill to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with
instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would prohibit the president from making public
communications that refer to a business in which the president has an equity interest and would prohibit the
president from publically advocating on behalf of such business interests.” The motion was rejected by a vote of
189-232. [HR 1004, Vote #125, 3/2/17; CQ, 3/2/17]
Voted Against Recommitting The SCRUBS Act With An Amendment Exempting Rules Related To Conflict
Of Interest And Bribery. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Raskin, D-Md., motion to recommit the bill
to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an
amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions rules related to laws governing potential conflicts of
interest and financial disclosures for executive branch employees, and would exempt rules related to bribery.” The
motion was rejected by a vote of 190-235. [HR 998, Vote #113, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Address The Financial Conflicts Of Interest Of The President. In
January 2017, Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of H.R. 371, to address financial conflicts of interest of the President and Vice President.” The
previous question passed 232-168. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H Res 40, Vote #32, 1/11/17; Office of the Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions,
1/11/17]

Access Hollywood Tape
Walters Said She Condemned Trump’s Access Hollywood Comments
2016: Walters On Trump’s Access Hollywood Tape: “As A Mother Of Two Daughters, I Condemn Donald
Trump’s Offensive And Language About Women.” “‘As a mother of two daughters, I condemn Donald Trump’s
offensive and language about women,’ Walters, R-Laguna Beach, posted on her website Friday. ‘It was beyond
inappropriate and he needs to understand that he alone is accountable for his words and actions.’” [Orange County
Register, 10/11/16]

Inauguration
Walters Said She Was “Excited” To Be Part Of Trump’s Inauguration
2017: Walters Declined To Criticize Members Of Congress Who Refused To Attend Trump’s Inauguration,
But Said She Was “Excited” To Be Part Of It. “Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, steered clear of criticizing
protesters. ‘All members can decide for themselves whether to participate in any inaugural events, including the
swearing-in ceremony,’ Walters said. ‘I view the inauguration as a celebration of our democracy and a
demonstration of the peaceful transition of power, and I’m excited to be a part of this powerful event.’” [City News
Service, 1/18/17]

Mike Pence
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Fundraising
October 2017: Vice President Mike Pence Headlined A Fundraiser For California Republicans,
Including Walters, In Newport Beach
October 2017: Vice President Mike Hosted A Fundraiser For California Republicans, Including Walters, In
Newport Beach. “Pence jetted from a Southern California fundraiser costing $2,700 for lunch at a luxury resort to
Northern California for a hotel dinner in Sacramento alongside U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.ence
spoke for about 25 minutes to over 100 people at a private lunch at a luxury resort in Newport Beach, predicting
that the improved economy would help Republican candidates hold their ground in California, said Republican
National Committeeman Shawn Steel, a host of the event. […] Steel said House members who attended the
fundraiser included Reps. Darrell Issa, Mimi Walters, Dana Rohrabacher and Ed Royce.” [Associated Press,
10/9/17]
According To The OC Register, Pence Applauded California Republicans For Votes That Were Not Popular
In Their Districts, Including Efforts To Repeal The Affordable Care Act. “Pence also acknowledged the work
of California's Republican Congress members, including making votes that haven't always been popular with
everyone in their districts. ‘He praised the California delegation for their votes (to repeal) Obamacare,’ said current
county GOP Chairman Fred Whitaker.” [OC Register, 10/9/17]

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Issues

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Agriculture and Food Safety Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted to repeal country of origin labeling requirements on meat sold in the United States.

Food Safety
2016: Walters Voted To Reduce Requirements On Restaurant Calorie Disclosures
2016: Walters Voted To Reduce Requirements On Restaurant Calorie Disclosures. In February 2016, Walters
voted for a bill “that would change the requirement for how restaurants and similar retail establishments with more
than 20 locations must disclose calorie information on their menus. Instead of the current requirement for
businesses to disclose the number of calories in a ‘standard menu item,’ businesses could opt to disclose the number
of calories per serving along with the number of servings or disclose the number of calories per common unit
division of the standard menu item. The bill would allow for disclosures to have variations from actual nutrient
content, including inadvertent human error, variations in ingredients and serving size, and other reasonable
variations.” The bill passed 266-144. [HR 2017, Vote #81, 2/24/16; CQ, 2/12/16]
White House: Legislation “Would Reduce Consumers’ Access To Nutrition Information.” On February
10, 2016, the White House sent out a statement opposing ‘The Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of
2015.’ “The Administration opposes H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015. … H.R.
2017 would undercut the objective of providing clear, consistent calorie information to consumers. If enacted, it
would reduce consumers’ access to nutrition information and likely create consumer confusion by introducing a
great deal of variability into how calories are declared. The legislation also would create unnecessary delays in
the implementation of menu labeling.” [White House Statement, 2/10/16]

2015: Walters Voted To Repeal Country Of Origin Labeling Requirements On Meat
2015: Walters Voted To Repeal Country Of Origin Labeling Requirements On Meat Sold In U.S. In June
2015, Walters voted for a bill to “repeal U.S. country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and chicken that
is sold in the United States.” The bill passed by a vote of 300-131. [HR 2393, Vote #333, 6/10/15; CQ Floor Votes,
6/10/15]

2015: Walters Voted To Override State Laws And Establishing A Voluntary National Genetically
Engineered Certification Program
2015: Walters Voted To Override State Laws Requiring GMO Labeling And Establishing A Voluntary
National Genetically Engineered Certification Program. In July 2015, Walters voted for the Safe and Accurate
Food Labeling Act of 2015, which would “require the Agriculture Department to establish a voluntary national
genetically engineered (GE) food certification program under which food producers could label their product as
including or not including genetically modified ingredients. The program created under the bill would pre-empt
related state and local laws and prohibits mandatory labeling of GE or non-GE food.” The bill passed 275-150. [HR
1599, Vote #462, 7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]
Headline: The Hill: “House Passes Bill Blocking States From Requiring GMO Labels On Food.” “The
House on Thursday passed hotly contested legislation that would keep states from issuing mandatory labeling
laws for foods that contain genetically modified organisms, often called GMOs. The Safe and Accurate Food
Labeling Act of 2015, which passed 275-150, would instead create a federal standard for the voluntary labeling
of foods with GMO ingredients… Opponents have pushed back against the legislation, saying it will keep
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consumers from knowing what’s in their food and stop FDA from crafting a national GMO-labeling solution.”
[The Hill, 7/23/15]

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Budget Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted against budget plan that would increase investment in education and make Medicare more
efficient
 Walters repeatedly voted for budgets that would repeal ACA, alter Medicare, and slash Pell Grants
 Walters voted for debt limit bill that would only allow payments for the nation’s creditors and social
security recipients; New York Times noted that the bill fell “far short of the needed debt-limit increase”
 Walters repeatedly voted to block consideration of clean debt limit extensions that would avoid
government default

Funding And Budgets
2017: Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Budget Analysis Division Of The CBO
Walters Voted Against An “Amendment That Would Eliminate The Budget Analysis Division Of The
Congressional Budget Office”. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Griffith, R-Va., amendment that would
eliminate the budget analysis division of the Congressional Budget Office and would transfer the responsibilities of
the division to the CBO's office of the director.” Rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 116-309. [H R
3219, Vote #417, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
2017: Walters Voted For FY 2018 Budget Resolution That Set Up The GOP Tax Bill To Pass With A Simple
Majority
Walters Voted For Concurring In The Senate Fiscal 2018 Budget Resolution That Provides $3.1 Trillion In
New Budget Authority. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Black, R-Tenn., motion to concur in the Senate
amendment to the concurrent resolution that would provide for $3.1 trillion in new budget authority in fiscal 2018,
not including off-budget accounts. It would allow the cap on defense spending to be raised to $640 billion for fiscal
2018, without the need for offsets. It would require the Senate Finance Committee to report legislation under the
budget reconciliation process that would increase the deficit by no more than $1.5 trillion over the period of fiscal
2018 through fiscal 2027. It would also instruct the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to report
legislation under the budget reconciliation process that would reduce the deficit by $1 billion over the period of
fiscal 2018 through fiscal 2027. The concurrent resolution would authorize the establishment of various reserve
funds, including a deficit-neutral reserve fund related to repealing or replacing the 2010 health care overhaul law,
and a revenue-neutral reserve fund related to modifying the federal tax system.” The motion was agreed to 216-212.
[HConRes 71, Vote #589, 10/26/17; CQ, 10/26/17]
The Senate Resolution Called For Cutting Entitlement Spending, Opening Up ANWR For Drilling, End
State And Local Tax Deductions, And Enable Passage Of The GOP Tax Bill By Majority Vote. “Voting
51 for and 49 against, the Senate on Oct. 19 adopted a 10-year budget blueprint (H Con Res 71) that would
pave the way for later action on corporate and individual tax cuts increasing budget deficits by up to $1.5
trillion. The Senate version of the fiscal year 2018 budget resolution also calls for cutting entitlement and
discretionary spending by $5.8 trillion and sets ground rules that would allow the Senate to pass a tax-overhaul
bill by a simple-majority vote. The measure also expedites action to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
to oil and gas drilling and end the deduction for state and local income taxes. The largely non-binding fiscal
plan calls upon committees to cut $800 billion from non-defense discretionary outlays, and would achieve $850
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billion in further savings by phasing out the Overseas Contingency Operations emergency accounts that fund
combat operations. The plan would slow the growth of entitlement spending by $4.1 trillion. Health programs
would absorb $1.8 trillion of those cuts, including $1 trillion from Medicaid and $473 billion from Medicare..”
[Thomas Voting Reports Inc., via The Daily Progress, 10/21/17]
Walters Voted For Proceeding To Consider The Fiscal 2018 Budget Resolution That Provides $3.1
Trillion In New Budget Authority. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 580)
that would provide for House floor consideration of the fiscal 2018 budget resolution (H Con Res 71) that
would provide for $3.1 trillion in new budget authority in fiscal 2018, not including off-budget accounts.” The
resolution was adopted 233-188. [HRes 580, Vote #583, 10/25/17; CQ, 10/25/17]
Walters Voted For The $3.2 Trillion Fiscal 2018 Budget Resolution. In October 2017, Walters voted for:
“Adoption of the concurrent resolution that would provide for $3.2 trillion in new budget authority in fiscal 2018,
not including off-budget accounts. It would assume $1.22 trillion in discretionary spending in fiscal 2018. It would
assume the repeal of the 2010 health care overhaul law. It also would propose reducing spending on mandatory
programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and changing programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (also known as food stamps). It would call for restructuring Medicare into a "premium support" system
beginning in 2024. I would also require the House Ways and Means Committee to report out legislation under the
budget reconciliation process that would provide for a revenue-neutral, comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. tax
code and would include instructions to 11 House committees to trigger the budget reconciliation process to cut
mandatory spending. The concurrent resolution would assume that, over 10 years, base (non-Overseas Contingency
Operations) discretionary defense spending would be increased by a total of $929 billion over the Budget Control
Act caps and non-defense spending be reduced by $1.3 trillion.” The concurrent resolution was adopted, 219-206.
[H Con Res 71, Vote #557, 10/5/17; CQ, 10/5/17]
Walters Voted Against A Democratic $3.8 Trillion FY18 Budget Alternative That Included A Public
Option And Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In October 2017, Walters voted against: “Grijalva, DAriz., for Pocan, D-Wis., substitute amendment that would provide for $3.8 trillion in new budget authority in
fiscal 2018, not including off-budget accounts. It would raise overall spending by $3.5 trillion over 10 years
and would increase revenues by $8.2 trillion over the same period through policies that would increase taxes for
corporations and high-income individuals. It would repeal the Budget Control Act sequester and caps on
discretionary spending, would modify the tax code by adding five higher marginal tax rates, would create a
public insurance option to be sold within the current health insurance exchanges and would call for
implementation of comprehensive immigration overhaul.” The amendment was rejected, 314-108. [H Con Res
71, Vote #553, 10/4/17; CQ, 10/4/17]
Walters Voted Against A Democratic $3.8 Trillion FY18 Budget Alternative That Included A Public
Option, Immigration Reform, And $200 Billion For Hurricane Recovery. In October 2017, Walters voted
against: “Scott, D-Va., substitute amendment that would provide for $3.8 trillion in new budget authority in
fiscal 2018, not including off-budget accounts. It would increase spending by $1 trillion over five years and
would provide for a number of revenue-raising options, totaling $10.9 trillion, that could be used to raise at
least $3.9 trillion in additional revenues over 10 years. It would repeal the Budget Control Act sequester and
caps on discretionary spending, would end defense funding through the Overseas Contingency Operations
account, would create a public insurance option to be sold within the current health insurance exchanges, would
call for implementation of comprehensive immigration overhaul and would include $200 billion for hurricane
recovery in in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.” The amendment was rejected, 292-130.
[H Con Res 71, Vote #554, 10/4/17; CQ, 10/4/17]
Walters Voted For An Amendment That Would Block Grant Medicaid And CHIP. In October 2017,
Walters voted for: “McClintock, R-Calif., substitute amendment that would provide for $2.9 trillion in new
budget authority in fiscal 2018. It would balance the budget by fiscal 2023 by reducing spending by $10.1
trillion over 10 years. It would cap total discretionary spending at $1.06 trillion for fiscal 2018 and would
assume no separate Overseas Contingency Operations funding for fiscal 2018 or subsequent years and would
incorporate funding related to war or terror into the base defense account. It would assume repeal of the 2010
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health care overhaul and would convert Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program into a single
block grant program. It would require that off budget programs, such as Social Security, the U.S. Postal
Service, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, be included in the budget.” The amendment was rejected, 281-139.
[H Con Res 71, Vote #555, 10/5/17; CQ, 10/5/17]
Walters Voted Against A Democratic Alternative FY18 $3.4 Billion Budget That Would Call For An
Increase In The Minimum Wage And The Enactment Of Legislation To Expand Paid Sick Leave. In
October 2017, Walters voted against: “Yarmuth, D-Ky., substitute amendment that would provide for $3.4
trillion in new budget authority in fiscal 2018, not including off-budget accounts. It would repeal the Budget
Control Act sequester and caps on discretionary spending and would provide an additional $54 billion for both
defense and non-defense spending in fiscal 2018. It would allow for Overseas Contingency Operations funding
at the level requested by the president, but would prevent the use of OCO funding for base defense needs. It
would assume $160 billion in Medicare savings through efficiency programs. It would call for an increase in
the minimum wage, would assume the implementation of a comprehensive immigration overhaul and it would
call for the enactment of legislation to expand paid sick leave.” The amendment was rejected, 268-156. [H Con
Res 71, Vote #556, 10/5/17; CQ, 10/5/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of The Fiscal 2018 Budget Resolution. In October 2017, Walters voted for:
“Adoption of the rule (H Res 553) that would provide for House floor consideration of the fiscal 2018 budget
resolution (H Con Res 71).” The rule was adopted, 232-188. [H Res 553, Vote #552, 10/4/17; CQ, 10/4/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Establishment Of A Select Committee On Gun Violence Prevention. In
October 2017, Walters voted for: “Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate
and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 553).” According to Congressional Record, Rep. McGovern
said, “Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question so we can bring up the Thompson bill
[…] resolution (H. Res. 367) to establish the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.” A vote for the
previous question was a vote to block the establishment of the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
The previous question carried, 231-189. [H Res 553, Vote #551, 10/4/17; CQ, 10/4/17; Congressional Record,
10/4/17]

2017: Walters Voted For The Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus
Walters Voted For Passing The $1.23 Trillion Fiscal 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. In September 2017,
Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill, as amended, that would provide $1.23 trillion for federal departments and
agencies covered by the 12 unfinished fiscal 2018 spending bills, including $621.5 billion for defense and $511
billion for nondefense discretionary spending.” The bill passed by a vote of 211-198. [H R 3354, Vote #528,
9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Identity Theft Casework
And Decreasing Funding For IRS Operational Support In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017,
Walters voted against: “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that would increase funding for the Taxpayer
Advocate Service’s identity theft casework by $500,000, and would decrease funding for IRS operational
support by $1 million.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 265-143. [H R 3354, Vote #526, 9/14/17;
CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds From The Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Be Used To
Implement, Administer, Or Enforce An SEC Rule Related To Conflict Materials. In September 2017,
Walters voted for: “Huizenga, R-Mich., amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated by the bill from
being used to implement, administer or enforce a Securities Exchange Commission rule related to conflict
materials.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 211-195. [H R 3354, Vote #525, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For Reducing Funding For All Departmental Salary And Expense Accounts By 10
Percent And Transferring The Savings To A Spending Reduction Account In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In
September 2017, Walters voted for: “Mitchell, R-Mich., amendment that would decrease funding for all
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departmental salary and expense accounts under the Financial Services and General Government
Appropriations section of the bill by 10 percent and would transfer the savings to the spending reduction
account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 166-241. [H R 3354, Vote #524, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Provision That Would Remove The Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau’s Authority To Regulate Certain Types Of Small Dollar Credit In The FY 2018
Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Ellison, D-Minn., amendment that would eliminate the
bill’s provision that would remove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s authority to regulate certain
types of small dollar credit, such as payday loans and vehicle loans.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of
186-221. [H R 3354, Vote #523, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Provision Related To Manufactured Housing Mortgages,
Manufacturers, And Retailers. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Ellison, D-Minn., amendment that
would eliminate the bill’s provisions related to manufactured housing mortgages, manufacturers and retailers.”
The amendment was rejected by a vote of 163-245. [H R 3354, Vote #522, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Provision That Would Incorporate The Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau Into The Regular Appropriations Process In September 2017, Walters voted against:
“Ellison, D-Minn., amendment that would eliminate the bill’s provision that would incorporate the Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau into the regular appropriations process.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of
183-226. [H R 3354, Vote #521, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The FY 2018 Omnibus’ Repeal Of The District Of Columbia’s
Budget Autonomy. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Norton, D-D.C., amendment that would
eliminate the bill’s repeal of the District of Columbia’s budget autonomy.” The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 186-222. [H R 3354, Vote #520, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing Funding For The IRS And Transferring The Savings To The Spending
Reduction Account. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Gohmert, R-Texas, for Posey, R-Fla., amendment
that would decrease funding for Internal Revenue Service operations support by $165,300, and would transfer
the savings to the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 186-223. [H R 3354,
Vote #519, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Any Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Implement
DC’s Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Palmer, R-Ala., amendment that would prohibit any funds appropriated by the bill from being used to
implement the District of Columbia’s Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act.” The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 214-194. [H R 3354, Vote #518, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Implement DOL
Regulations Concerning Workplace Injuries And Illness In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Gibbs, ROhio, amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated by the bill from being using to implement, administer
or enforce Department of Labor regulations concerned with workplace injuries and illness, that were published
May 12, 2016.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 215-201. [H R 3354, Vote #515, 9/13/17; CQ,
9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Funding In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To For Federal
Contractors Who Have Willfully Or Repeatedly Violated The Fair Labor Standards Act. In September
2017, Walters voted against: “Ellison, D-Minn., amendment that would prohibit funding appropriated by the
bill from being used to enter into contracts with federal contractors who have willfully or repeatedly violated
the Fair Labor Standards Act.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 191-226. [H R 3354, Vote #514,
9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]

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Walters Voted For Cutting One Percent Of All Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus For The Labor, Health
And Human Services, And Education Departments. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Blackburn, RTenn., amendment that would provide for a one percent cut to all funds appropriated by the bill to the Labor
Department, Health and Human Services Department and the Education Department.” The amendment was
rejected by a vote of 156-260. [H R 3354, Vote #513, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Any Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Implement A
2014 NLRB Rule Governing Representation-Case Procedures. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Walberg, R-Mich., amendment that would prohibit any funds appropriated by the bill from being used to
implement a 2014 National Labor Relations Board final rule governing representation-case procedures.” The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 221-196. [H R 3354, Vote #512, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Reducing The Funding For The Coal Mine Safety And Health Program By 10
Percent In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Meadows, R-N.C., amendment
that would reduce the funding for the Coal Mine Safety and Health program by 10 percent.” The amendment
was rejected by a vote of 178-238. [H R 3354, Vote #511, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing The Salaries And Expenses Of The NLRB By $99 Million In The FY 2018
Omnibus Appropriations Bill. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Grothman, R-Wis., amendment
decrease the salaries and expenses of the National Labor Relations Board by $99 million and would transfer the
savings to the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 175-241. [H R 3354,
Vote #510, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing Funding For The Student Aid Administration Program, Department Of
Education Program Administration, And Department Of Education Office Of Inspector General In The
FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Grothman, R-Wis., amendment that would
decrease funding for the Student Aid Administration by $34 million, would decrease funding for the
Department of Education’s program administration by $8.6 million, would decrease funding for the Office of
Inspector General of the Department of Education by $1.1 million, and would transfer the balance of the saving
to the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 131-285. [H R 3354, Vote #509,
9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Increasing Funding For Adult Education By $70.2 Million And Reducing Higher
Education Funding By The Same Amount In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted
for: “Lewis, R-Minn., amendment that would increase funding for adult education by $70.2 million and would
decrease funding for higher education by the same amount.” The amendment was reject by a vote of 153-263.
[H R 3354, Vote #508, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing, Then Decreasing, Funding For Education Innovation And
Improvement In The FY 2018 Omnibus In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Courtney, D-Conn.,
amendment that would increase, then decrease, funding for education innovation and improvement by $1.2
million (related to magnet schools).” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 204-212. [H R 3354, Vote
#507, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For School Improvement Activities And Decreasing Funding
For The Department Of Education Department Of Management In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September
2017, Walters voted against: “Lowey, D-N.Y., for DeLauro, D-Conn., amendment that would increase funding
for school improvement activities by $100 million, would increase funding for school improvement for the
academic year 2018-2019 by $100 million, would increase funding for integrated student supports and
specialized instructional support services by $100 million, and would decrease funding for the Department of
Management of the Department of Education by $100 million.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 228188. [H R 3354, Vote #506, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]

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Walters Voted Against Decreasing Then Increasing Funding For The Office Of The HHS Secretary In
The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Lujan, D-N.M., amendment that would
decrease and then increase funding for the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human
Services by $2 million (related to peer support programs).” The amendment was adopted by of 213-205. [H R
3354, Vote #505, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Increasing Funding Related To Access To Medicare For Mental And Substance Use
Disorders In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Murphy, R-Pa., amendment that
would increase funding related to access to Medicare for mental and substance use disorders by $5 million.”
The amendment failed by a vote of 198-219. [H R 3354, Vote #504, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For The Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services
Administration And Decreasing Funding For The Office Of The HHS Secretary And The DOE
Department Of Management In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Clark,
D-Mass., for DeLauro, D-Conn., amendment that would increase funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration by $231.3 million, would decrease funding for the Office of the Secretary of
the Department of Health and Human Services by $219.6 million, and would decrease funding for the
Department of Management of the Department of Education by $11.7 million.” The amendment was adopted
by a vote of 225-192. [H R 3354, Vote #503, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For Maternal And Child Health Service Block Grants And
Decreasing Funding For The Office Of The DHS Secretary In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017,
Walters voted against: “Kildee, D-Mich., amendment that would increase funding for Maternal and Child
Health Service block grants by $25 million, and would decrease funding for the office of the Secretary of the
Department of Health and Human Services by the same amount.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of
243-175. [H R 3354, Vote #502, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Decreasing Funding For The Bureau Of Labor And Statistics And Increasing
Funding For Management Departments Within The Department Of Labor In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Meng, D-N.Y., amendment that would decrease funding for the
Bureau of Labor Statistics by $1.1 million, and increase funding for the departments of management within the
Department of Labor by the same amount.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 220-198. [H R 3354,
Vote #501, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For The Working Protection Agencies In The Labor, HHS,
And Education Departments In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Pocan,
D-Wis., for DeLauro, D-Conn., amendment that would increase funding for the Labor, Health and Human
Services and Education Departments’ worker protection agencies by $149 million, and would decrease funding
to the departments’ program administration funds by $164 million.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of
199-219. [H R 3354, Vote #500, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For The Department Of Labor’s Youth Employment
Activities And Decreasing Funding For The Department’s Salaries And Expenses. In September 2017,
Walters voted against: “Kildee, D-Mich., amendment that would increase funding for the Department of
Labor’s youth employment activities by $10 million, and would decrease funding for the department’s salaries
and expenses by the same amount.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 247-170. [H R 3354, Vote #499,
9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Violate The
Government’s Ability To Exchange Information About Someone’s Citizenship Or Immigration Status. In
September 2017, Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated by the
bill to be used to violate the federal government’s ability to send or receive information regarding the
citizenship or immigration status of an individual.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 226-191. [H R
3354, Vote #498, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
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Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Implement,
Administer, Or Enforce The National Ocean Policy. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Flores, RTexas, for Byrne, R-Ala., amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated by the bill to be used to
implement, administer or enforce the National Ocean Policy, related to the stewardship of oceans, coasts and
the Great Lakes.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 216-199. [H R 3354, Vote #497, 9/13/17; CQ,
9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Require
Individuals In Halfway Houses To Pay A Subsistence Fee. In September 2017, Walters voted against:
“Norton, D-D.C., amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated by the bill to be used to require
individuals who reside in a halfway house or on home confinement to pay a subsistence fee.” The amendment
was rejected by a vote of 189-225. [H R 3354, Vote #496, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Allowing Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus For The Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission To Be Used For Gathering Information From Employers Related To
Employees’ Earnings And Hours Worked. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Scott, D-Va., for
DeLauro, D-Conn., amendment that would allow funds appropriated to the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission to be used for the collection of information from employers related to employees’ earning and
hours worked.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 192-223. [H R 3354, Vote #495, 9/13/17; CQ,
9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Decreasing Funding For The DOJ Salaries And Expenses And Increasing
Funding For The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September
2017, Walters voted against: “Torres, D-Calif., amendment that would decrease funding for the Department of
Justice’s salaries and expenses by $5 million and would increase funding for the National Institute of Standards
and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership by the same amount.” The amendment was
adopted by a vote of 279-137. [H R 3354, Vote #493, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Reducing EPA Funding By $1.8 Million. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Norman, R-S.C., amendment that would reduce funding for the EPA by $1.8 million.” The amendment was
rejected by a vote of 151-260. [H R 3354, Vote #492, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of FY 2018 Funds To Pursue Extra-Legal Ways To
Transfer Federal Funds To Private Owners. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Polis, D-Colo.,
amendment that would prohibit the use of funds appropriated by the bill to pursue any extra-legal ways to
transfer federal lands to private owners in contravention of existing law.” The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 198-212. [H R 3354, Vote #491, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus For Closing Or
Consolidating Any Regional EPA Office. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Polis, D-Colo.,
amendment that would prohibit the use of funds made appropriated by the bill to close or consolidate any
regional office of the EPA.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 201-212. [H R 3354, Vote #490,
9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting FY 2018 Omnibus Funds From Being Used To Implement Rules Or
Regulations That Rely On Studies Related To The “Social Cost Of Carbon.” In September 2017, Walters
voted for: “Mullin, R-Okla., amendment that would prohibit the use of funds appropriated by the bill to
implement any rules or regulations that rely on certain studies related to the “social cost of carbon.” The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 225-186. [H R 3354, Vote #489, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting FY 2018 Funds From Being Used To Enforce Rules Relating To Source
Performance Standards For Greenhouse Gas Emissions. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Mullin, ROkla., amendment that would prohibit the use of funds appropriated by the bill to enforce rules relating to
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source performance standards for greenhouse gas emissions and volatile organic compound emissions from the
oil and natural gas sector.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 218-195. [H R 3354, Vote #488, 9/13/17;
CQ, 9/13/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting The Use Of FY 2018 Funds To Enforce Bureau Of Land Management
Rules About Natural Gas Waste On Federal And Indian Lands. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Pearce, R-N.M. amendment that would prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the Bureau
of Land Management’s rule aimed to reduce waste of natural gas from venting, flaring, and leaks during oil and
natural gas production activities on onshore federal and Indian (other than Osage Tribe) leases.” The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 216-186. [H R 3354, Vote #484, 9/8/17; CQ, 9/8/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of FY 2018 Funds To Process Any Application For A Permit
To Drill Using Hydraulic Fracturing Or Acid Well Stimulation In The Pacific Outer Continental Shelf.
In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Carbajal, D-Calif., amendment that would prohibit funds to process
any application under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for a permit to drill or a permit to modify, that
would authorize use of hydraulic fracturing or acid well stimulation treatment in the Pacific Outer Continental
Shelf.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 177-230. [H R 3354, Vote #483, 9/8/17; CQ, 9/8/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting The Use Of FY 2018 Funds For The EPA’s Criminal Enforcement
Division. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Palmer, R-Ala., amendment that would prohibit the use of
funds by the EPA to enforce the EPA’s Criminal Enforcement Division.” The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 178-227. [H R 3354, Vote #482, 9/8/17; CQ, 9/8/17]
Walters Voted For Reducing All Funds Appropriated In The Interior Division By One Percent In The
FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would
reduce all funds appropriated in Interior division of the bill by one percent.” The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 156-248. [H R 3354, Vote #481, 9/8/17; CQ, 9/8/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting The EPA From Using FY 2018 Omnibus Funds To Take “Backstop”
Actions Against States In The Chesapeake Bay Watershed. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Goodlatte, R-Va., amendment that would prohibit the EPA from using funds made available by the bill to take
“backstop” actions against any of the six states in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the event that a state does
not meet the goals mandated by the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load.” The amendment was
adopted by a vote of 214-197. [H R 3354, Vote #479, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Implement A
National Park Service Rule Related To Wildlife Management Practices On National Preserves In Alaska.
In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Young, R-Alaska, amendment that would prohibit funds made
available by the bill from being used to implement a rule by the National Park Service related to wildlife
management practices on national preserves in Alaska.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 215-196. [H
R 3354, Vote #478, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Provision That Would Prohibit Using FY 2018 Omnibus Funds
From being Used To Implement Coastal And Marine Spatial Planning And Ecosystem-Based
Management Components Of The National Ocean Policy. In September 2017, Walters voted against:
“Lowenthal, D-Calif., amendment that would eliminate the bill’s provision that would prohibit funding made
available by the bill from being used to further implement the coastal and marine spatial planning and
ecosystem-based management components of the National Ocean Policy.” The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 189-220. [H R 3354, Vote #477, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The FY 2018 Omnibus Provision That Would Delay The
Implementation Date For National Ambient Air Quality Standards. In September 2017, Walters voted
against: “Ellison, D-Minn., amendment that would eliminate the bill’s provision that would delay the
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implementation date for national ambient air quality standards for ozone until 2026.” The amendment was
rejected by a vote of 194-218. [H R 3354, Vote #476, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing And Decreasing Funding To EPA State Tribal Assistance Grants. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Lujan, D-N.M., amendment that would increase by $6 million, and
decrease by the same amount, funding to EPA state and tribal assistance grants for environmental programs and
infrastructure assistance.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 220-191. [H R 3354, Vote #475, 9/7/17;
CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing The EPA Operations And Maintenance Funding In The FY 2018
Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Biggs, R-Ariz., amendment that would decrease the EPA
operations and maintenance funding by $10.2 million and would transfer the savings to the spending reduction
account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 184-228. [H R 3354, Vote #474, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Decreasing The Department Of The Interior’s Office Of The Secretary Funding
By $1 Million And Increasing EPA Funding By The Same Amount In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Grijalva, D-Ariz., amendment that would decrease the Department of
the Interior Office of the Secretary funding by $1 million, and would increase funding for the EPA by the same
amount.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 190-218. [H R 3354, Vote #473, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funds For Reclamation Of Abandoned Mine Lands And Decreasing
EPA Funding In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Thompson, R-Pa.,
amendment that would increase funds for reclamation of abandoned mine lands and other related activities by
$32.5 million, and would decrease EPA funding by the same amount.” The amendment was adopted by a vote
of 207-205. [H R 3354, Vote #472, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For EPA Superfund Sites And Decreasing Funding For The
Bureau Of Land Management Oil And Gas Program In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017,
Walters voted against: “Grijalva, D-Ariz., amendment that would increase funding for EPA Superfund sites by
$12 million, and would decrease funding for the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas program by the
same amount.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 191-221. [H R 3354, Vote #471, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds From Being Used In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To
Make Contributions To The UN Human Rights Council, UN Office Of The High Commissioner For
Human Rights, Or UN Relief And Works Agency. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Yoho, Fla., for
Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., amendment that would prohibit funds from being used to make contributions to the
United Nations Human Rights Council, the United Nations Office of the United Nations High Commissioner
for Human Rights, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.” The amendment was rejected by a vote
of 199-212. [H R 3354, Vote #470, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Increasing Funding For Western Hemisphere Regional Cooperation And Decreasing
Funding For International Multilateral Organizations In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017,
Walters voted for: “Scott, R-Ga., amendment that would increase funding for Western Hemisphere Regional
Cooperation by $10 million, and would decrease funding for international multilateral organizations by the
same amount.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 217-193. [H R 3354, Vote #468, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Increasing Funding For The International Narcotics Council And Law Enforcement
And Decreasing Funding For The Fulbright Program In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017,
Walters voted for: “Rothfus, R-Pa., amendment that would increase by $30 million funding for the International
Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement and decrease funding for the Fulbright Program by the same amount.”
The amendment was rejected by a vote of 163-248. [H R 3354, Vote #467, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Funds Appropriated To The Department Of Homeland Security In
The FY 2018 Omnibus For Use In Construction Or Expansion Of Detention Facilities. In September 2017,
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Walters voted against: “Jayapal, D-Wash., amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated to the
Department of Homeland Security for use in the construction or expansion of detention facilities.” The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 180-230. [H R 3354, Vote #466, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Department Of Homeland Security Funds In The FY
2018 Omnibus For Entering Into Contracts With Privatized Immigration Detention Facilities. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Castro, D-Texas, amendment that would prohibit funds appropriated
to the Department of Homeland Security to be used to enter into contracts with privatized immigration
detention facilities.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 183-230. [H R 3354, Vote #465, 9/7/17; CQ,
9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting The Use Of Funding Appropriated For The Department Of Homeland
Security To Implement, Administer, Or Enforce Wage Requirements. In September 2017, Walters voted
for: “King, R-Iowa, amendment, as modified, that would prohibit funding made available in the bill for the
Department of Homeland Security and related agencies from being used to implement, administer or enforce
the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 173-240. [H R
3354, Vote #464, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Increasing Funding For Coast Guard Research, Development, Test And Evaluating
And Decreasing Coast Guard Operating Expenses. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Hunter, R-Calif.,
amendment that would increase by $5 million funding for the Coast Guard Research, Development, Test and
Evaluating account (for icebreakers), and would decrease funding for the Coast Guard Operating Expenses
account by the same amount.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 245-168. [H R 3354, Vote #463,
9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding To The Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, And
Improvements And Decreasing Funding For ICE Operations And Support. In September 2017, Walters
voted against: “Correa, D-Calif., amendment that would increase by $100 million funding to the Coast Guard
Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements account, and would decrease funding to the Immigration and
Customs Enforcement Operations and Support account by the same amount.” The amendment was rejected by
a vote of 182-229. [H R 3354, Vote #462, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing And Then Deccreasing Funding To ICE Operations And Support. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Castro, D-Texas, amendment that would increase by $10 million, and
would decrease by the same amount, funding to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations and
Support account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 203-211. [H R 3354, Vote #461, 9/7/17; CQ,
9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding To The Coast Guard Acquisition, Construction, And
Improvements And Decreasing Funding To ICE Operations And Support. In September 2017, Walters
voted against: “Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., amendment that would increase by $850 million funding to the Coast
Guard Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements account (for icebreakers), and would decrease funding to
the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operations and Support account by the same amount.” The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 170-241. [H R 3354, Vote #460, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing And Decreasing Funding To Customs and Border Protection
Operation And Support. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Castro, D-Texas, amendment that would
increase by $5 million, and decrease by the same amount, funding to the Customs and Border Protection
Operations and Support account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 205-207. [H R 3354, Vote #459,
9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Moving Forward The Consideration Of The FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 504) that would provide for House floor
consideration of the fiscal 2018 Interior-Environment appropriations bill (HR 3354), which is the legislative
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vehicle for an omnibus appropriations package which would include: eight of the 12 fiscal 2018 appropriations
measures and the text of the minibus appropriations package (HR 3219) passed on July 27, 2017.” The
resolution passed by a vote of 222-190. [H RES 504, Vote #458, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting State And Local Governments From Receiving HUD Funding If They
Prohibit Or Restrict Reporting To INS Information About The Citizenship Or Immigration Status Of
Any Individual. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Smith, R-Mo., amendment that would prohibit state
and local government entities from receiving Housing and Urban Development Department funding if the state
or local entity prohibits or restricts any government entity from reporting to Immigration and Naturalization
Service with information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any
individual.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 225-195. [H R 3354, Vote #455, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Reducing Housing And Urban Development Funding In The FY 2018 Omnibus By
Two Percent. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Grothman, R-Wis., amendment that would reduce the
bill’s funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development by two percent.” The amendment was
rejected by a vote of 140-280. [H R 3354, Vote #454, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting FY 2018 Omnibus Funds For The Departments Of Transportation And
HUD From Being Used To Implement, Administer, Or Enforce The Davis-Bacon Act Prevailing Wage
Requirement. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “King, R-Iowa, amendment that would prohibit funds
appropriated to the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and related agencies from
being used to implement, administer, or enforce the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirement. The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 180-241. [H R 3354, Vote #453, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing Funding For Project Based Rental Assistance Subsidy Contracts In The
FY 2018 Omnibus. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Grothman, R-Wis., amendment that would
decrease funding for project based rental assistance subsidy contracts by $266 million and would transfer the
savings to the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 139-282. [H R 3354,
Vote #452, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing Funding For The Public And Indian Housing Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance Program. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Grothman, R-Wis., amendment that would
decrease the funding for the Public and Indian Housing Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program of expiring
section 8 housing tenant-based annual contributions contracts by $177 million and would transfer the savings to
the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 124-195. [H R 3354, Vote #451,
9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted Against Decreasing Funding For Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Offices And Increasing Funding For Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Funding. In September
2017, Walters voted against: “Rosen, D-Nev., amendment that would decrease funding for the Department of
Housing and Urban Development administrative support offices by $47 million, decrease HUD Office CFO
funding by $4 million, decrease HUD Office of General Counsel funding by $8 million, decrease HUD Office
of Administration funding by $32.7 million, decrease HUD Office of the Chief Procurement Office funding by
$1.9 million, decrease HUD Office of Strategic Planning and Management funding by $475,000 and increase
the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation funding by $35 million.” The amendment was rejected by a vote
of 200-220. [H R 3354, Vote #450, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating Funding For Grants To Amtrak In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Brooks, R-Ala., amendment that would that would eliminate $1.1
billion in funding for grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (operating as Amtrak).” The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 128-193. [H R 3354, Vote #449, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing Funding For State Of Good Repair Grants And Small Start Projects And
Increasing Funding For Fixed Guideway Investment Grants In The FY 2018 Omnibus. In September
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2017, Walters voted for: “Budd, R-N.C., amendment that would decrease funding for the Federal-State
Partnership for State of Good Repair grants by $474 million, would increase funding for fixed guideway
investment grants by $1, would increase funding for new fixed guideway grants by $400 million and would
decrease funding for small start projects by the same amount.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 159260. [H R 3354, Vote #448, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Decreasing Funding To The Essential Air Service Program In The FY 2018 Omnibus.
In September 2017, Walters voted for: “McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would decrease funding to the
Essential Air Service program by $150 million and would transfer the savings to the spending reduction
account.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 140-280. [H R 3354, Vote #447, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting FDA Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus From Being Used To Finalize,
Implement, Or Enforce A 2015 Draft MOU Between The FDA And States Related To Distributions Of
Compound Human Drugs. In September 2017, Walters voted against: “Carter, R-Ga., amendment that would
prohibit funds provided by the bill from being used by the Food and Drug Administration to finalize,
implement or enforce a 2015 draft standard memorandum of understanding between the FDA and states related
to distributions of compounded human drugs.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 141-279. [H R 3354,
Vote #446, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Omnibus For The Department Of Agriculture
From Being Used To Implement The Davis-Bacon Act Prevailing Wage Requirements. In September
2017, Walters voted for: “King, R-Iowa, amendment that would prohibit funds made available in the bill for the
Agriculture Department and related agencies from being used to implement, administer or enforce Davis-Bacon
Act prevailing wage requirements.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 176-241. [H R 3354, Vote #445,
9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]
Walters Voted For Moving Forward To Consideration Of The FY 2018 Omnibus And Waiving The
Two-Thirds Vote Requirement To Consider Legislation The Same Day It Is Reported From The House
Rules Committee. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 500) that would
provide for House floor consideration of the fiscal 2018 Interior-Environment appropriations bill (HR 3354),
which is the legislative vehicle for an omnibus appropriations package which would include: eight of the 12
fiscal 2018 appropriations measures and the text of the minibus appropriations package (HR 3219) passed on
July 27, 2017. The rule would waive, through the legislative day of September 9, 2017, the two-thirds vote
requirement to consider legislation on the same day it is reported from the House Rules Committee. The rule
would also provide for motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of September 9, 2017.” The rule
was adopted by a vote of 230-191. [H RES 500, Vote #443, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]

The “Security Minibus”
Walters Voted For The “Security Minibus” Which Included $1.6 Billion In Funding For A Southern Border
Wall. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would provide $788 billion in discretionary funding
for fiscal 2018 to various departments, agencies and legislative operations, including $658.1 billion in funding for
Defense programs; $88.8 billion in net appropriations subject to discretionary caps for fiscal 2018 that would
provide funding for military construction activities and for VA programs and activities; $37.6 billion in net
appropriations subject to discretionary caps for fiscal 2018 that would provide funding for the Energy Department,
Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and related agencies; and $3.6 billion in funding fiscal 2018 for
operations of the House of Representatives, joint House-Senate items and legislative branch entities such as the
Library of Congress, the Capitol Police, and the Government Accountability Office. The bill would provide $1.6
billion in funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for procurement, construction and improvement of a
barrier along the southern U.S. border.” Passed by a vote of 235-192. [H R 3219, Vote #435, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Funding In The FY 2018 Minibus From Being Used To Begin, Continue,
Process, Or Approve Of A Public-Private Competition Converting Federal Employee Function To
Contractor Performance. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Cartwright, D-Pa., amendment that would prohibit
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funding made available by the bill from being used to begin, continue, process, or approve of a public-private
competition regarding converting any function performed by federal employees to contractor performance.” The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 253-172. [H R 3219, Vote #433, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The FY 2018 Minibus’ Provision That Would Prohibit The Use Of Its
Funding To Transfer Or Release Or Assist In The Transfer Or Release Of A Detainee Held At Guantanamo
Bay. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Nadler, D-N.Y., amendment that would eliminate the bill’s provision
that would prohibit the use of funding made available by the bill to transfer or release, or assist in the transfer or
release, to or within the U.S. of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen and is
held at Guantanamo Bay. The amendment would eliminate a provision that would prohibit funds from being used
to construct, acquire or modify any facility in the U.S. to house a prisoner transferred from Guantanamo Bay.” The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 172-252. [H R 3219, Vote #432, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For Navy And Air Force Environmental Restoration Operations
And Reducing Funding For Defense Department Operations And Maintenance In The FY 2018 Minibus. In
July 2017, Walters voted against: “Boyle, D-Pa., amendment that would increase by $30 million funding for Navy
environmental restoration operations, would increase by $30 million funding to Air Force environmental
restoration, and would reduce by $60 million funding to Defense Department-wide operation and maintenance.”
The amendment was adopted by a vote of 256-169. [H R 3219, Vote #431, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For Naval Environmental Restoration Operations And
Decreasing Funding For Defense Department-Wide Operations And Maintenance In The FY 2018 Minibus.
In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Suozzi, D-N.Y., amendment that would increase funding for Naval
environmental restoration operations by $34.7 million, and would decrease by an equivalent amount funding for
Defense Department-wide operations and maintenance.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 214-211. [H R
3219, Vote #430, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Funding In The FY 2018 Minibus Being Used To Implement Or Enforce
An Energy Department Rule About Energy Conservation. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Perry, R-Pa.,
amendment that would prohibit funding made available by the bill from being used to implement or enforce the
Energy Department rule entitled “Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and
Heat Pumps,” published on Jan. 5, 2017.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 177-248. [H R 3219, Vote
#429, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted For Reducing All Discretionary Spending In The Energy And Water Division Of The FY
2018 Minibus. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would reduce by one percent
all discretionary spending provided for in the Energy and Water division of the bill.” The amendment was rejected
by a vote of 140-285. [H R 3219, Vote #428, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted For Moving Forward To Consideration Of The FY 2018 Minibus, Considering Amendments
To The Defense Division Of The Minibus, And Funding Customs And Border Protection For Border Wall
Construction. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 478) that would provide for further
House floor consideration of the bill that would make certain appropriations for fiscal 2018 (HR 3219), would
provide for consideration of amendments to the Defense division of the bill; and would provide for consideration of
motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of July 28, 2017. The rule would also automatically modify
the fiscal 2018 minibus to include an amendment that would provide $1.6 billion in funding to U.S. Customs and
Border Protection for procurement, construction and improvement of a barrier along the southern U.S. border.” The
rule was adopted by a vote of 230-196. [H RES 478, Vote #427, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Reducing And Increasing Funding To The Army Corps Of Engineers Investigations
Account In The FY 2018 Minibus. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that
would reduce by $3 million, and increase by the same amount, funding to the Army Corps of Engineers
Investigations account.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 234-192. [H R 3219, Vote #425, 7/26/17; CQ,
7/26/17]
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Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Provision That Would Prohibit Funding In The FY 2018 Minibus
From Being Used To Implement Components Of The National Ocean Policy. In July 2017, Walters voted
against: “Pingree, D-Maine, amendment that would eliminate the bill’s provision that would prohibit funding made
available by the bill from being used to further implement the coastal and marine spatial planning and ecosystembased management components of the National Ocean Policy developed under a 2010 executive order.” The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 192-235. [H R 3219, Vote #424, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding To The National Nuclear Security Administration Defense
Nuclear Nonproliferation Account In The FY 2018 Minibus. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Garamendi,
D-Calif., amendment that would increase by $118 million funding to the National Nuclear Security Administration
defense nuclear nonproliferation account, and would decrease funding for weapons activities at National Nuclear
Security Administration by the same amount.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 180-247. [H R 3219, Vote
#423, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For The Office Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy
And Decreasing Funding To The Fossil Energy Research Development Account In The FY 2018 Minibus. In
July 2017, Walters voted against: “Esty, D-Conn., amendment that would increase by $20 million funding for
facility acquisition, construction or expansion in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, and would
reduce by $40 million funding to the Fossil Energy Research and Development account.” The amendment was
rejected by a vote of 203-224. [H R 3219, Vote #422, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding For The Office Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy
And Decreasing Funding To The Fossil Energy Research Development Account In The FY 2018 Minibus. In
July 2017, Walters voted against: “Norcross, D-N.J., amendment that would increase by $161.7 million funding to
the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for facility acquisition, construction or expansion, and
would reduce by $323.5 million funding to the Energy Department Fossil Energy Research and Development
account.” [H R 3219, Vote #421, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding To The Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Account And
Reducing Funding To The Fossil Fuel Research And Development Account In The FY 2018 Minibus. In July
2017, Walters voted against: “Castor, D-Fla., amendment that would increase by $177 million funding to the
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account and would reduce by $355 million funding to the Fossil Fuel
Research and Development account.” [H R 3219, Vote #420, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Minibus From Being Used To Implement Prevailing
Wage Requirements Associated With The Davis-Bacon Act. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “King, R-Iowa,
amendment that would prohibit funds made available in the bill from being used to implement, administer or
enforce prevailing wage requirements associated with the Davis-Bacon Act, which specify the basis for wages paid
to employees by companies under contract with the federal government.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of
178-249. [H R 3219, Vote #419, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted Against Providing Funding In The FY 2018 Minibus For Salaries And Expenses For An
Office Of Technology Assessment And Reducing Funding For The Architect Of The Capital. In July 2017,
Walters voted against: “Takano, D-Calif., amendment that would provide $2.5 million in funding for salaries and
expenses in what would become the Office of Technology Assessment, and would reduce by $2.6 million funding
to the capital construction and operations account of the Architect of the Capitol.” [H R 3219, Vote #418, 7/26/17;
CQ, 7/26/17]
Walters Voted For Moving Forward To Consideration Of Amendments To The Legislative Branch, Military
Construction and Veterans Affairs, And Energy And Water Divisions Of The FY 2018 Minibus. In July 2017,
Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 473) providing for consideration of the bill (HR 3219) that would
make certain appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2018, and would provide for consideration of
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amendments to the Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Energy and Water
divisions of the bill.” [H RES 473, Vote #415, 7/26/17; CQ, 7/26/17]

2017: Walters Voted For The Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Spending Bill
2017: Walters Voted For The $1.16 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption
of the rule (H Res 305) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill, with
House amendment, intended to serve as the legislative vehicle for a measure that would provide $1.16 trillion in
discretionary appropriations for federal departments and agencies covered by the 11 unfinished fiscal 2017
spending bills.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 230-188. [HRes 308, Vote #247, 5/3/17; CQ, 5/3/17]

Walters Voted For FY 2016 House Republican Budget To Repeal The Affordable Care Act, Slash
Pell Grants, And Alter Medicare
Walters Voted For The FY 2016 Republican Budget To Repeal The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell Grants,
And Alter Medicare
2015: Walters Voted For FY 2016 Republican Budget To Repeal The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell
Grants, And Alter Medicare. In March 2015, Walters voted for the FY16 Republican House budget that would
repeal the Affordable Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare. “It also includes parliamentary language,
called reconciliation that orders House committees to draft legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act. Under
budget rules, that reconciliation repeal bill cannot be filibustered in the Senate and would need only a majority vote
to pass. The budget would turn Medicaid into block grants to the states, cutting health care spending for the poor by
$900 billion. The food stamp program would also be turned into block grants and cut by hundreds of billions of
dollars. Special education, Pell Grants, job training and housing assistance would all be cut. Medicare would
transition to a system where future seniors would be encouraged to use government-funded vouchers to purchase
insurance in the private market.” The resolution passed 228 to 199. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New
York Times, 3/25/15]
National Committee To Preserve Social Security & Medicare: 2015 House GOP Budget Would Leave
“Seniors And The Disabled – Some Of Our Most Vulnerable Americans – Hostage To The Whims Of
Private Insurance Companies.” “Once again, the House GOP’s budget would privatize Medicare with a
voucher plan, leaving seniors and the disabled – some of our most vulnerable Americans – hostage to the
whims of private insurance companies. Over time, this will end traditional Medicare and make it harder for
seniors to choose their own doctor. Vouchers will not keep up with the increasing cost of health insurance…
that is why seniors will pay more.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, 3/17/15]
New York Times: 2015 House GOP Budget Would Turn Medicare Into A “Voucherlike” Program.
“House Budget Committee members previewed their plans in an unusual, campaign-style video on Monday.
The plan envisions a remaking of the federal government. Future recipients of Medicare would be offered
voucherlike ‘premium support’ to pay for private insurance rather than government-provided health care.
Spending on Medicaid would be cut substantially over 10 years, with the money turned into block grants to
state governments, which in turn would have much more flexibility in deciding how it is allocated.” [New York
Times, 3/17/15]
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Holding A Hearing For The President’s FY16 Budget
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Holding A Hearing For The President’s FY16 Budget. In
March 2016, Walters voted forblocking consideration of holding a hearing for the Obama Administration’s fiscal
year 2017 budget proposal. “The Democratic Previous Question gives Republicans a third chance to call for an
immediate vote on Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen’s H.R. 624 to demand a fair hearing on
the President’s Budget by demanding that House Republicans hold a Budget hearing with the Director of the Office
of Management and Budget.” [H Res 635, Vote #106, 3/3/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 3/3/16]
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OP-ED HEADLINE: “Republicans Shouldn’t Ignore The President’s Budget” [Ed Rogers Op-Ed,
Washington Post, 2/9/16]
HEADLINE: “White House Accuses GOP Lawmakers Of Pulling A Trump” [Politico, 2/5/16]
Walters Voted For FY 2016 Budget Amendment Repealing The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell Grants And
Alter Medicare While Requiring No Offsets For Increased OCO Defense Spending
2015: Walters Voted For FY 2016 Budget Amendment To Repeal The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell
Grants And Alter Medicare While Requiring No Offsets For Increased OCO Defense Spending. In March
2015, Walters voted for a budget alternative known as Price amendment #2 offered as an amendment on the floor
that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare while requiring no offsets for
increased OCO defense spending. “Tom Price, R-Ga., also submitted an amended version that included increased
defense funding without requiring cuts in other areas to offset the spending. Price’s plan increased funding to the
Overseas Contingency Operations Fund by $2 billion over the committee plan, to $96 billion, and requires no
offsets. The version that passed out of committee would have required offsets over $73.5 billion in the OCO fund,
which pays for wars and other overseas activities and is not subject to sequester caps.” The resolution passed 219 to
208. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #141, 3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]

2015: Walters Voted For $1.1 Trillion Bipartisan Budget Agreement To Keep Government Open
Through September 2016
2015: Walters Voted For $1.1 Trillion Bipartisan Budget Deal To Keep Government Open Through
September 2016. In December 2015, Walters voted for the omnibus spending package. “The House on Friday
overwhelmingly approved a $1.1 trillion spending package that includes the first major change approved by
Congress to ObamaCare, and keeps the government open through September 2016 … In the end, there was no
drama in the 316-113 vote … Only 18 Democrats voted against the spending bill, while 166 supported it.” [HR
2029, Vote #705, 12/18/15; The Hill, 12/18/15]
Omnibus Bill Would End U.S. Ban On Crude Oil Exports. According to Congressional Quarterly, “The
measure would end the U.S. ban on crude oil exports and would reauthorize health care and victim
compensation programs for 9/11 first-responders.” [CQ, 12/18/15]
Omnibus Bill Would Reauthorize 9/11 Responder Compensation Program. According to Congressional
Quarterly, “The measure would end the U.S. ban on crude oil exports and would reauthorize health care and
victim compensation programs for 9/11 first-responders.” [CQ, 12/18/15]

2015: Walters Voted For FY16 GOP Budget Conference Report
2015: Walters Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget For Fiscal Year 2016. In April 2015,
Walters voted for a conference report outlining the Republican Congressional budget for fiscal year 2016 and
budget levels for 2017 through 2025. “House and Senate Republicans agreed on a unified budget plan Wednesday
that would allow them to bypass Democrats and send President Barack Obama legislation to repeal or revise his
landmark health-care law. The budget proposal spells out the Republican Party’s priorities by calling for $5.3
trillion in spending cuts to reach balance in nine years.” An agreement to pass the Conference Report passed 226 to
197. [S Con Res 11, Vote #183; On Agreeing to the Conference Report, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Budget Called For $4.1 Trillion In Reductions To Entitlement Programs While War Funding Totaled
$96 Billion. “Of this, $4.1 trillion in reductions would come from programs including entitlements like
Medicare. Discretionary spending in 2016 would be limited to $1.016 trillion, while war funding would total
$96 billion, far above Obama’s request.” [Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
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Conference Report Reduced Funding For Pell Grants, Low-Income Housing Assistance Programs, And
Food Stamp Program. “The budget slashes domestic discretionary spending by trimming away at several
major priorities for Democrats. The final bill includes a reduction in funding for federal Pell Grants and
housing programs for low-income earners, and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also
known as food stamps.” [Washington Post, 4/29/15]

Alternative Budgets
2015: Walters Voted Against FY16 Congressional Black Caucus Budget
2015: Walters Voted Against FY16 Congressional Black Caucus Budget. In March 2015, Walters voted against
the Congressional Black Caucus budget that “focuses on increasing economic opportunities through robust
investments in education, infrastructure, affordable housing, domestic manufacturing, small businesses, and job
training. It also protects and enhances social safety net programs…” The amendment failed 120 to 306. [H Con
Res 27, Vote #137, 3/25/15; Congressional Black Caucus Website, 3/23/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against FY16 Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget
2015: Walters Voted Against FY16 Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget. In March 2015, Walters voted
againstt the Congressional Progressive Caucus budget that promised 8.8 million jobs by 2017 and $4 trillion in
deficit reduction. The budget repeals the sequester, cuts taxes for families, closes loopholes for corporations,
reverses pay freezes, expands benefits for federal retirees, and strengthens health care and retirement programs. The
amendment failed 96 to 330. [H Con Res 27, Vote #136, 3/25/15; Congressional Progressive Caucus Website,
accessed 5/6/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against FY16 Democratic Alternative Budget That Invested In Education, Made
Healthcare More Affordable, And Made Medicare More Efficient
2015: Walters Voted Against FY2016 Democratic Alternative Budget Plan. In March 2015, Walters voted
against the Democratic alternative budget that “proposed more investment in education and infrastructure, new
taxes on the wealthiest Americans, and several pet ideas including a higher minimum wage, paid sick leave,
expanded early childhood education and a ban on tax breaks for executives unless they increase their employees’
wages.” The amendment failed 160 to 264. [H Con Res 27, Vote #139, 3/25/15; RealClearPolitics, 3/23/15]
Budget Increased Investments In Head Start, Universal Preschool, And College Affordability. “On
education, the Democratic budget would increase investments in Head Start, which provides early childhood
education to low-income children, as well as fund President Obama’s proposal for universal preschool for
children. It would also increase funding aimed at making college more affordable.” [RealClearPolitics, 3/23/15]
Budget Promoted Obamacare And Made Medicare More Efficient. “While Republicans’ budget fully
repeals Obamacare, turns Medicare into a voucher program and cuts funding to Medicaid, the Democratic
budget promotes Obamacare and maintains Medicare while promoting more efficiency, Van Hollen said.”
[RealClearPolitics, 3/23/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against FY16 Republican Study Committee Budget That Balanced In Six Years, Cut
Retirement Programs, And Called For A Balanced Budget Amendment
2015: Walters Voted Against FY2016 Republican Study Committee Budget. In March 2015, Walters voted
against the Republican Study Committee budget that would cut spending by $7.1 trillion over 10 years. “A
conservative budget released by the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) on Monday would balance in five
years by cutting $7.1 trillion in spending over the next decade. The cuts are much more than the $5.5 trillion in
proposed cuts included in the main House GOP blueprint unveiled last week by Budget Committee Chairman Tom
Price (R-Ga.). The RSC budget, prepared by RSC and Budget Committee member Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.),
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would increase spending for the Pentagon.” The amendment failed 132 to 294. [H Con Res 27, Vote #138, 3/25/15;
The Hill, 3/23/15]
RSC Budget Would Cut FY16 Nondefense Discretionary Spending By $88 Billion Below Sequestration
Levels. “The RSC blueprint would lower nondefense discretionary spending for domestic programs next year
to $405 billion, $88 billion below the baseline set by the 2011 deal. Altogether, discretionary spending next
year would total $975 billion under the RSC’s budget, much lower than the $1.018 trillion top-line number
established by the 2011 law. Over the 10-year window, the RSC budget would cut nondefense spending by $1.3
trillion and increase defense spending by $435 billion.” [The Hill, 3/23/15]
RSC Proposed “Aggressive” Budget That Would Balance In Six Years. “Conservative members of the
House Republican caucus outbid their party's official budget Monday, offering a plan to cut planned
government spending by more than $7.1 trillion and balance the budget in just six years. The aggressive plan to
cut spending from all areas of government and erase deficits was introduced by the Republican Study
Committee, a group of congressmen organized to push policy to the right.” [Washington Examiner, 3/23/15]
RSC Budget Balanced By “Cutting More Deeply Into Federal Healthcare And Retirement Programs.”
“The Republican Study Committee on Monday unveiled its plan to cut spending by $7.1 trillion over 10 years,
reaching a surplus in six years by cutting more deeply into federal healthcare and retirement programs as well
as domestic agency budgets.” [Reuters, 3/23/15]
RSC Budget Called For Balanced Budget Amendment To The Constitution. “It is the policy of this
resolution that Congress should pass a joint resolution incorporating the provisions set forth in subsection (b),
and send such joint resolution to the States for their approval, to amend the Constitution of the United States to
require an annual balanced budget.” [RSC Budget Proposal, 3/22/15]

Government Spending
2016: Walters Voted To Require The Treasury Department To Report To Congress, But Against
That Report Including Salary, Wages, And Impact Of Spending Cuts On Gross Domestic Product
2016: Walters Voted For The Debt Management And Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 2015 Which Required
Treasury Department To Report To Congress
Walters Voted For The Debt Management And Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 2015 Which Required Treasury
Department To Report To Congress. In February 2016, Walters voted for the bill that “requires the Secretary of
the Treasury to provide a report to Congress prior to any date on which the Secretary anticipates the public debt
will reach the statutory limit. The Secretary must appear before the House Ways and Means Committee and the
Senate Finance Committee to submit a report including: the historic, current, and projected levels of the debt; the
drivers and composition of future debt; and how the United States will meet debt obligations if the debt limit is
raised.” The legislation “the Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act, sponsored by Rep. Kenny Marchant,
R-Texas. The bill would require the Treasury Department to provide reports to Congress and the public detailing
the federal government’s historic, current and projected future debt levels, as well as information about when the
debt will reach its statutory limit.” The bill passed 267 to 151. [HR 3442, Vote #76, 2/11/16; Targeted News
Service, 2/12/16]
2016: Walters Voted Against Requiring Treasury Secretary’s Report To Include Information On Salary,
Wages, And Impact Of Spending Cuts On Gross Domestic Product
2016: Walters Voted Against Requiring Treasury Secretary’s Report To Include Information On Salary,
Wages, And Impact Of Spending Cuts On Gross Domestic Product. In February 2016, Walters voted against an
amendment to require the treasury secretary’s report to include information on salary, wages, and impact of
spending cuts on gross domestic product. The amendment sought to “require the Treasury Secretary's report to also
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include individual salary and wage information, as well as projections of consumer spending and the impact of
spending cuts on gross domestic product.” The amendment failed 171 to 245. [HR 3442, Vote #73, 2/11/16; On
Agreeing to the Amendment, 2/11/16]

2008: Walters Said Government Was “Growing Astronomically”
2008: Walters: “Government [Was] Growing Astronomically, And We Need To Get Back To Personal
Responsibility.” “In closing, Walters said she grew up in Laguna Niguel and is raising her four children here. ‘We
should be undoing some of these laws,’ she said. ‘Government is growing astronomically, and we need to get back
to personal responsibility. The media is scrutinizing officials today and there’s a lot of pressure on legislators.”
[Orange County Register, 2/12/08]

Government Shutdowns
2017: Walters Voted For A Continuing Resolution To Prevent A Government Shutdown
2017: Walters Voted For Averting A Government Shutdown For At Least One Week By Funding The
Government With A Continuing Resolution. In April 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 289)
that would provide for House floor consideration of the joint resolution that would extend continuing appropriations
for federal government operations through May 5, 2017. It would also provide for an extension, through May 5,
2017, of health care benefits for retired coal miners.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 235-178. [HRes 289, Vote
#235, 2/28/17; CQ, 2/28/17]

2015: Walters Urged Congressional Republicans Not To Shut Down The Government And Warned
Against Shutting It Down Over The Desire To Defund Planned Parenthood
2015: Walters Urged Congressional Republicans Against Shutting Down The Government, Noting The
“Cost.” MARK CRUMPTON, BLOOMBERG ANCHOR: “And joining me now from the Cannon Rotunda on the
Hill is Congresswoman Mimi Walters from California. Congresswoman, thank you so much for your time. I must
begin with what is going on, as Phil just told us, about the developments, attempting to avoid a government
shutdown. You were among a group of freshmen lawmakers on the Republican side who urged their colleagues not
to take this action, not to shut down the federal government. Why?” REP. MIMI WALTERS, R-CALIFORNIA:
“Well, shutting down the federal government costs us a lot of money. And now is not the time to take a stand to
shut down the government. And I don't believe we will.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire,
10/2/15]
2015: Walters Said The Government Should Not “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood, But Added That
Shutting Down Government Over It Could Set Back The “Pro-Life Movement.” WALTERS: “We need to
look at Planned Parenthood, in light of -- especially in light of what the videos that have been released. And there
has been concern in our conference that we don't continue to fund Planned Parenthood. And while I support that,
the bigger question is, by us shutting down the government on this one particular issue, it was going to end up
costing us a lot more money to shut the government down. And many in the pro-life movement believe that taking a
stand on defunding Planned Parenthood right now and, you know, costing the government to shut down, would take
the pro-life movement a couple of steps backwards. And so we were trying to be in-line with the pro-life
movement, saying, OK, you know what, we want to move forward on this issue, but this is just not the way to do
it.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 0:54-2:15, 9/30/15]
2015: Walters: “We Want To Advance The Cause Of The Pro-Life Movement,” But “When You Shut
Down The Government, You Are Costing The Taxpayers A Lot Of Money.” WALTERS: “Oh, absolutely
we are. And, you know, we want to advance the cause of the pro-life movement, but there has to be a certain
strategy put in place. And when you shut down the government, you are costing the taxpayers a lot of money.
You are costing the creation of jobs. And we have to be very careful and very strategic as we move this issue
forward.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 2:15-3:13, 9/30/15]
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2015: Walters Voted For A Short-Term Continuing Resolution To Prevent Government Shutdown
2015: Walters Voted For A Short-Term Continuing Resolution To Prevent Government Shutdown. In
September 2015, Walters voted for a “motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill that would continue
funding the government through Dec. 11, 2015 at an annualized rate of $1,017 trillion, the top-line post-sequester
discretionary spending level for FY 2016 set by the Budget Control Act. It also would fund for Overseas
Contingency Operations at a rate of $74.8 billion, roughly equal to the FY 2015 level. Under the bill, most
programs would be funded at a rate that is 0.21 percent less than their FY 2015 funding level, although the measure
would include increases for certain activities including $700 million in emergency funding for fighting fire in
western states; it would give the VA budget flexibility in constructing a facility in Denver, and would not defund
Planned Parenthood. Further, the measure would extend through Dec. 11 the ban on state taxation of Internet access
and the E-Verify employment verification system.” The motion was agreed to by a vote of 277-151. [HR 719, Vote
#528, 9/30/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/30/15]

Debt Limit Votes
2017: Walters Voted For Suspending The Public Debt Limit And Making Funds Available For
Hurricane Relief
Walters Voted For Suspending The Public Debt Limit For Three Months And Making Available
Supplemental Emergency Funding For Hurricane Relief. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate
amendment to the bill that would make available $15.25 billion in emergency supplemental funding for fiscal 2017
to partially cover the costs of responding to multiple natural disasters, including Hurricane Harvey. The measure
would suspend the public debt limit from the bill’s date of enactment until Dec. 8, 2017, and would provide for
government operations to be funded at fiscal 2017 levels until Dec. 8, 2017.” The motion passed, 316-90. [H R 601,
Vote #480, 9/8/17; CQ, 9/8/17]

2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension That Would Avoid
A Government Default
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension That Would Avoid A
Government Default. In October 2015, Walters voted To Block consideration of a clean debt limit extension that
would avoid a government default and an increase of interest rates on mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and
car payments. The previous question passed, 241 to 181. A vote against the previous question would have allowed
the bill to be considered. [H.Res. 480, Vote #553, 10/21/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/21/15]

2015: Walters Voted For Debt Limit Bill Forcing Gov’t Shutdown By Only Paying Nation’s
Creditors And Social Security Recipients, Ignoring Military Members And Medicare Recipients
2015: Walters Voted For Debt Limit Bill That Would Only Allow Payments For The Nation’s Creditors And
Social Security Recipients. In October 2015, Walters voted for the Default Prevention Act, a bill that would force
a partial government shutdown by only funding payments towards the nation’s creditors and Social Security
recipients. “With less than two weeks until the federal government is expected to reach its borrowing limit, House
Republican leaders are readying a vote on legislation intended to avoid a financial meltdown should that ceiling be
reached. … The Default Prevention Act … would allow the federal government to keep borrowing above the
statutory debt limit for the sole purpose of paying principal and interest on debt held by the public or the Social
Security Trust Fund.” The bill passed, 235 to 194. [HR 692, Vote #557, 10/21/15; Washington Post, 10/16/15]
Democrats Criticized Bill For Being A “Cop-Out” And Prioritizing Foreign Bondholders Over Military
Members, Medicare, And Medicaid Recipients. “Democrats oppose the bill, calling it a cop-out that would
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pave the way for a partial government shutdown where military members and federal workers would go
without paychecks, doctors and hospitals would go without Medicaid and Medicare payments, and federal
contractors would be hung out to dry. Rep. Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.), ranking member of Ways and Means,
called the bill ‘reckless and indefensible’ last month and doubted whether the bill could even be implemented
under current Treasury systems and procedures. ‘Even if such prioritization were possible, it would put China
and other foreign bondholders before our own citizens at a time when they can least afford it,’ he said.”
[Washington Post, 10/16/15]
Bill Falls “Far Short Of The Needed Debt-Limit Increase.” “With the potential for an unprecedented federal
default two weeks away, House Republicans on Wednesday plan to pass legislation not to avert disaster, but
rather to manage it… Yet with time running out, what the House will vote on Wednesday and send to the
Senate falls far short of the needed debt-limit increase. … Privately, some Republicans concede the vote is a
way for members to seem to oppose default. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, an economics adviser to Republicans and
the former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, called it ‘political cover but not a solution
of any type. There’s no way that you can pretend that taking out the Pentagon budget and a huge chunk of the
domestic budget is not going to be damaging,’ he said.” [New York Times, 10/20/15]
HEADLINE: “House GOP Brings Back Debt Ceiling Cop-Out Bill For A Floor Vote This Week”
[Talking Points Memo, 10/19/16]

2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension. In October, 2015, Walters
voted To Block consideration of a vote on “a clean debt limit extension.” The previous question carried, 244-185. A
vote against the previous question was to force the vote on a clean debt limit bill. [HR 3762 Vote #566, 10/22/15;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/22/15]

2015: Walters Voted To Suspend Debt Limit Until March 2017 And Increase Discretionary
Spending Cap
2015: Walters Voted For Motion That Would Have Replaced HR 1314 With Bill Suspending Debt Limit
Until March 2017 And Increasing Discretionary Spending Cap. Walters voted for “motion to concur in the
Senate amendment to the bill with a modified Boehner amendment that would replace the bill with legislation that
would suspend the debt limit until March 15, 2017 and increase the discretionary spending cap for fiscal 2016 by
$50 billion and for fiscal 2017 by $30 billion, with the increases split equally between defense and non-defense
spending.” The motion passed 266 to 167. [HR 1314, Vote #579, 10/28/15; CQ Billtrack, 11/04/15]
Motion Included The Sale Of Oil From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve. “Offsets through mandatory
spending cuts and revenue increases would include increasing premiums companies pay to the Pension Benefit
Guarantee Corporation to insure private pension plans, the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and
changes to the federal crop insurance program. It would prevent an estimated 52 percent premium increase for
certain Medicare beneficiaries and instead provide for a lower increase, and would make changes to keep the
Social Security disability insurance trust solvent until 2022. Motion agreed to 266-167. Note: A ‘yea’ was a
vote in support of the president's position.” [CQ Billtrack, 11/04/15]

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Congressional Pay
Significant Findings
 Walters voted at least three times against congressional pay increases.

Walters Voted At Least Three Times Against Congressional Pay Increases
2016: Walters Voted For A Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill That Included Freeze On COLA For
Congress. In June 2016, Walters Voted For: “Passage of the bill that would provide $3.5 billion for legislative
branch operations, excluding Senate operations, in fiscal 2017. The total would include $1.2 billion for House
operations, $629 million for the Library of Congress, $533 million for the Government Accountability Office, $552
million for the Architect of the Capitol and $391 million for the Capitol Police.” A vote yes was a vote to block pay
increases. The bill passed 233-175. [CQ, 6/10/16; HR5325, Vote #294, 6/10/16]
2015: Walters Voted For An Appropriations Bill That Banned A COLA For Members Of Congress For
2016. In December 2015, Walters Voted For: “Rogers, R-Ky., motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill
with an amendment that would provide $1.15 trillion in discretionary appropriations through Sept. 30, 2016 for
federal departments and agencies covered by the fiscal 2016 spending bills. Included in that total is: $21.75 billion
for Agriculture, $55.7 billion for Commerce-Justice-Science, $572.7 billion for Defense, $37.2 billion for EnergyWater, $23.2 billion for Financial Services, $41 billion for Homeland Security, $32.2 billion for InteriorEnvironment, $162.1 billion for Labor-HHS-Education, $4.4 billion for Legislative, $79.9 billion Military
Construction-Veterans Affairs, $52.8 billion for State-Foreign Operations, and $114 billion for TransportationHUD. The measure would end the U.S. ban on crude oil exports and would reauthorize health care and victim
compensation programs for 9/11 first-responders.” A vote yes was a vote to block a pay increase. The motion
passed by a vote of 316-113. [CQ, 12/18/15; HR 2029, Vote #705, 12/18/15]
H.R. 2029 Included A Provision Banning COLA For Members Of Congress In 2016. “SEC. 9.
<<NOTE: 2 USC 4501 note.>> ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION. Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, no adjustment shall be made under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) (relating to cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress) during fiscal year
2016.” HR 2029 became Public Law No: 114-113 on December 18, 2015. [Congress.gov, HR2029
text, 12/18/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Legislative Branch Appropriations That Blocked COLA For Members. In May
2015, Walters Voted For: “Passage of the bill that would provide $3.3 billion for legislative branch operations,
excluding Senate operations, in fiscal 2016. The total would include $1.2 billion for House operations, $591 million
in net appropriations for the Library of Congress, $522 million for the Government Accountability Office, $492
million for the Architect of the Capitol and $369 million for the Capitol Police. As amended, the bill would provide
no funding for the Open World Leadership Center.” According to the Congressional Research Service, “The
House-passed and Senate-reported versions of the FY2016 legislative branch appropriations bill (H.R. 2250) both
contained a provision prohibiting this adjustment. The pay adjustment prohibition was subsequently included in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113).” A vote yes was a vote to block pay increases. The bill
passed, 357-67. [CRS, 6/21/16; CQ, 5/19/15; HR2250, Vote #247, 5/19/15]

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Consumer Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted to allow internet service providers to sell customers’ information without obtaining
permission and co-sponsored a resolution nullifying the FCC’s rule protecting the privacy of
broadband customers
 Walters co-sponsored legislation that would make it more difficult to regulate the financial sector
 Walters co-sponsored legislation that would prevent the Department of Labor from adopting a
fiduciary standard
 Walters voted to weaken 2010 Wall Street Reform regulations
 Walters voted to weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Internet Privacy
Walters Accepted Nearly $75,000 From The Telecommunications Industry
As A Candidate For Congress, Walters Has Accepted $74,750 From The Telecommunications Industry.
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 8/1/17]

2017: Walters Voted Against Subjecting Internet Service Providers To Privacy Rules Adopted By
The FCC In 2016
Walters Voted For Blocking A Bill To Subject Providers Of Broadband Internet Access To Privacy Rules
Adopted By The FCC In October of 2016. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 431) that would provide
for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 2810).” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, the motion
prevented “consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to provide that providers of broadband Internet access service shall
be subject to the privacy rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 27, 2016.” A vote
for the previous question was a vote to block consideration of HR 1868. The motion passed, 234-183. [H Res 431,
Vote #347, 7/1217; CQ, 7/12/17; DemocraticLeader.gov, 7/12/17]

2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Nullifying The FCC’s Rule Protecting The Privacy Of
Broadband Customers
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Providing For Congressional Disapproval Of An FCC Rule
Protecting The Privacy Of Broadband Customers And Other Telecommunications Services. “This joint
resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled ‘Protecting the Privacy
of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services.’ The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1)
applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service
and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights
to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach
notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy
rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial

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incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.” [Library of Congress,
H.J. Res. 86, 115th Congress, introduced 3/8/17]

2017: Walters Voted To Allow Internet Providers To Sell Customers’ Information Without
Obtaining Permission
2017: Walters Voted To Block A Bill To Reinstate FCC Rules Protecting The Privacy Of Broadband
Customers. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 299).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to
offer an, “amendment to the Rule, which would make in order Ms. Rosen of Nevada’s bill, H.R. 1868. H.R. 1868
would reinstate the Federal Communications Commission’s rules adopted on October 27, 2016 that protect the
privacy of broadband customers.” A vote yes was a vote to block the Democratic amendment. The motion was
agreed to by a vote of 233-190. [HR 1868 (HRes 299), Vote #240, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Nullify A Rule Requiring Internet Providers To Obtain Permission From
Customers Before Using Or Selling Their Sensitive Information. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of
the joint resolution that would disapprove and nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires
broadband internet service providers to obtain affirmative permission from customers to use or share their sensitive
information, such as web browsing history, geolocation information, content of communications and Social
Security numbers; to take reasonable measures to secure customer information; and to notify customers, the
commission and law enforcement when a data breach occurs that could result in harm.” The resolution passed (thus
cleared for the president) by a vote of 215-205. A “yea” was a vote in support of the president’s position. [SJRes
34, Vote #202, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Washington Post: ISPs “Will Be Able To Monitor Their Customers’ Behavior Online And, Without
Their Permission, Use Their Personal And Financial Information To Sell Highly Targeted Ads.” “If
Trump signs the legislation as expected, providers will be able to monitor their customers’ behavior online and,
without their permission, use their personal and financial information to sell highly targeted ads — making
them rivals to Google and Facebook in the $83 billion online advertising market. The providers could also sell
their users’ information directly to marketers, financial firms and other companies that mine personal data —
all of whom could use the data without consumers’ consent. In addition, the Federal Communications
Commission, which initially drafted the protections, would be forbidden from issuing similar rules in the
future.” [Washington Post, 3/28/17]
Washington Post: The House Just Voted To Wipe Away The FCC’s Landmark Internet Privacy
Protections. [Washington Post, 3/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted For Consideration Of Nullification Of A Rule Requiring Internet Providers To Obtain
Permission From Customers Before Using Or Selling Their Information. In March 2017, Walters voted for
“adoption of the rule (H Res 230) that would provide for House floor consideration of the joint resolution that
would disapprove and nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires broadband internet service
providers to obtain affirmative permission from customers to use or share their sensitive information.” The rule was
adopted by a vote of 231-189. [HRes 230, Vote #200, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]

Wall Street Reform & Regulation
Walters Accepted More Than $200,000 From The Securities And Investment Industry And Worked
As An Investment Banker Before Starting A Career In Politics
Over The Course Of Her Career, Walters Accepted $205,800 From The Securities And Investment Industry.
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 8/1/17]

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Walters Worked At “Former Wall Street Titan” Kidder Peabody & Co, Prior To Her Political Career. “Sen.
Mimi Walters is a favorite among Orange County Republicans for her tough, straight talk and her background in
business, which included stints as an investment executive at Drexel, Burnham & Lambert and at Kidder Peabody
& Co., the former Wall Street titan. Prior to joining the Assembly in 2004, Walters served eight years on the
Laguna Niguel City Council, where she helped defeat a proposal to convert the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station
into a commercial airport.” [Orange County Register, 5/18/12]

2017: Walters Voted To Allow Startups To Sell Securities Without Registering With The SEC
Walters Voted For Allowing Startups To Sell Stock In Private Transactions Outside SEC’s Jurisdiction. In
November 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would require an issuer of securities to meet a specific
set of criteria in order for the issuer's transactions to constitute a sale of ‘nonpublic’ securities that are exempt from
registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission and from state regulation. It would require each
purchaser to have a substantive pre-existing relationship with an officer or certain shareholders of the issuer, permit
no more than 35 purchasers under the exemption over the preceding 12 months, and would cap, at $500,000, the
total aggregate amount of securities sold in the 12-month period preceding the transaction.” The bill passed 232188. [HR 2201, Vote #622, 11/9/17; CQ, 11/9/17]
Voterama In Congress: HR 2201 Would Allow Startups To Sell Stock In Private Transactions Outside
SEC’s Jurisdiction. “Deregulation of stock sales: The House on Nov. 9 voted, 232-188, to allow certain
startups to sell relatively small sums of stock in private transactions free of Securities and Exchange
Commission registration rules. Under the bill, firms would be exempt from registering securities if the
aggregate amount of the private offering is less than $500,000 over 12 months and there are 35 or fewer
purchasers, each of whom has a pre-existing relationship with the issuer. A yes vote was to pass HR 2201 over
arguments it could lead to fraudulent offerings.” [Voterama in Congress via GoErie.com, 11/12/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bill Allowing Startups To Sell Stock In Private Transactions
Outside SEC’s Jurisdiction. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 609) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 2201) that would require an issuer of securities to
meet a specific set of criteria in order for the issuer's transactions to constitute a sale of ‘nonpublic’ securities
that are exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission and from state regulation.” The
resolution was adopted 233-190. [HRes 609, Vote #617, 11/8/17; CQ, 11/8/17]

2010 Wall Street Reform
Note: Known colloquially as Dodd-Frank
2017: Walters Voted To Repeal Provisions Of Wall Street Reform, Including Prohibitions On Forced
Arbitration Clauses
Walters Voted For Passage Of The Joint Resolution Nullifying The Consumer Financial Protection Rule
Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration Clauses. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the joint resolution that
would nullify and disapprove of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that prohibits mandatory arbitration
clauses in consumer contracts related to financial services and products.” The joint resolution passed by a vote of
231-190. [H J RES 111, Vote #412, 7/25/17; CQ, 7/25/17]
Walters Voted For Moving Forward With Consideration Of A Joint Resolution Nullifying The
Consumer Financial Protection Rule Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration Clauses. In July 2017, Walters
voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 468) that would provide for House floor consideration of the joint
resolution (H J Res 111) that would nullify and disapprove of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that
prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 233188. [H RES 468, Vote #411, 7/25/17; CQ, 7/25/17]

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Walters Voted For A Bill To Repeal Many Provisions Of The 2010 Dodd-Frank Law. In June 2017, Walters
voted for: “Passage of the bill that would overhaul financial industry regulations and repeal many provisions of the
2010 Dodd-Frank law. It would convert the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into an executive agency funded
by annual appropriations and would modify operations at the Federal Reserve and at the Securities and Exchange
Commission. It would repeal the prohibition on banking entities engaging in proprietary trading and would modify
regulations governing the amount of capital that banks are required to maintain. It would also nullify the Labor
Department's April 2016 ‘fiduciary’ rule regarding standards for individuals who provide retirement investment
advice to act in the best interests of their clients.” The bill passed, 233-186. [HR 10, Vote #299, 6/8/17; CQ, 6/8/17]
Walters Voted For An Amendment To Roll Back Regulations For Mutual Holding Companies. In June 2017,
Walters voted for: “Faso, R-N.Y., amendment that would modify federal regulations governing the valuation
process for mutual holding companies in the event of a full conversion from mutual-form to stock-form of
ownership.” According to the Congressional Record, Rep. Faso said that the amendment “restores the dividend
waiver process to what it was prior to Dodd-Frank” for mutual holding companies.” The amendment was adopted,
235-184. [HR 10, Vote #297, 6/8/17; CQ, 6/8/17; Congressional Record, 6/8/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bill That Would Repeal Many Provisions Of The Dodd-Frank Law.
In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 375) that would overhaul financial industry
regulations and repeal many provisions of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law. It would convert the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau into an executive agency, modify operations at the Federal Reserve and at the Securities and
Exchange Commission, modify regulations governing the amount of capital that banks are required to maintain, and
repeal the prohibition on banking entities engaging in proprietary trading.” The rule was adopted, 231-188. [H Res
375, Vote #291, 6/7/17; CQ, 6/7/17]
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill That Would Roll Back Wall Street Reform
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation To Roll Back Or Delay Wall Street Reform Regulations. In January
2015, Walters voted for legislation that combined the text from eleven bills and would roll back or delay a number
of regulations in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. “The most serious attack of the bunch came in the form of a
partial two-year delay of the Volcker Rule, which would ban banks from speculating in securities markets with
taxpayer money. The bill would have allowed Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase to hold onto almost $50 billion in
risky corporate debt packages known as collateralized loan obligations through 2019.” The bill passed, 271 to 154.
[HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Huffington Post, 1/10/14]
Walters Voted Against Motion That Would Prohibit Individuals Who Finance Terrorism From
Qualifying For Regulatory Exemptions. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would
disqualify anyone convicted of providing financial assistance to terrorist organizations or state sponsors of
terrorism from regulatory relief under the underlying bill, the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small
Business Burdens Act. The motion failed 183 to 242. [HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Motion to Recommit,
1/14/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Weaken Wall Street Reform And Roll Back Rules Limiting Risky Bank
Investments. In January 2015, Walters voted for a bill “to relax some requirements under the 2010 Dodd-Frank
financial regulatory law. The measure would delay until July 2019 a provision of the law’s Volcker Rule intended
to limit risky investments by banks, and make other changes.” The vote failed to reach a 2/3 majority, 276 to 146.
[HR 37, Vote #9, 1/7/15; Bloomberg, 1/7/15]
Walters Opposed Wall Street Reform And Argued In Favor Of The CHOICE Act
2016: Walters Opposed Wall Street Reform, Argued In Favor Of The CHOICE Act. In July 2016, Walters
came out against Wall Street Reform, saying, “Six years ago today, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law. That
means for the last several years, American taxpayers have faced a greater chance of footing the bill for another
bailout and small banks have crumbled under the weight of this 2,300-page, misguided legislation. We understand
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the crippling effects the Dodd-Frank Act has on our economy, and House Republicans have a #BetterWay:
better.gop” [Rep. Mimi Walters’ Facebook page, posted 7/21/16]
CHOICE Act Would Lessen Scrutiny Of Risky Banks And Eliminate Requirement That Banks Have
Enough Funds In Case Of Failure. “The CHOICE Act wouldn’t completely repeal Dodd-Frank but rather
change those provisions the banking industry particularly dislikes: regulators’ ‘orderly liquidation authority’ for
winding down failing banks, a ‘stress test’ system banks consider opaque and burdensome, and the
government’s discretion in deciding what institutions warrant heightened scrutiny, among others.” [Slate,
2/01/17]

Commodities Regulation
2015: Walters Voted In Favor Of Bill That Would Restrict Ability Of Commodity Futures Trading
Commission To Regulate Wall Street Banks’ Overseas Trades
2015: Walters Voted For Consideration Of Bill Restricting Ability Of Commodity Futures Trading
Commission To Regulate Wall Streets’ Banks Overseas Trade. In June 2015, Walters voted for the
consideration of a bill reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “The U.S. House of
Representatives passed legislation to curb the power of the nation’s top derivatives regulator, advancing the
measure over Democrats’ objections and in the face of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.The Republicanled House on Tuesday voted 246-171, mostly along party-lines, for a bill that would renew the responsibilities of
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission while limiting its ability to regulate Wall Street banks’ overseas
trades. It also would force the CFTC to do more cost-analysis of its rules, a key requirement that could stall the
agency’s work.” The resolution passed 243 to 182. [H. Res. 288, Vote #274, 6/03/15; Bloomberg News, 6/09/15]
Bloomberg News: Bill Would Force CFTC To Conduct Additional Cost Analysis Of Its Rules, “A Key
Requirement That Could Stall The Agency’s Work.” “The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation
to curb the power of the nation’s top derivatives regulator, advancing the measure over Democrats’ objections
and in the face of a veto threat from President Barack Obama. The Republican-led House on Tuesday voted
246-171, mostly along party-lines, for a bill that would renew the responsibilities of the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission while limiting its ability to regulate Wall Street banks’ overseas trades. It also would
force the CFTC to do more cost-analysis of its rules, a key requirement that could stall the agency’s work.”
[Bloomberg News, 6/09/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Weakening Federal Oversight Of American Financial Institutions Trading
Overseas. In June 2015, Walters voted for final passage of HR 2289, The Commodity End-User Relief Act of
2015. The bill limited “the CFTC’s authority to regulate cross-border derivatives trading. It would require the
agency to issue rules that allow U.S. firms to carry out trades in the eight largest foreign markets without U.S.
supervision, provided those countries have equivalent oversight.” The bill passed 246 to 171. [HR 2289, Vote #309,
6/09/15; CQ News, 6/09/15]

Consumer Credit
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Exempt Credit Bureaus From The Credit Repair
Organizations Act
2015: Walters Cosponsored The Facilitating Access To Credit Act Of 2015. [H.R. 347, 114th Congress,
introduced 1/14/15]
Group Of Consumer Protection Organizations Said The Bill Would “Unnecessarily Allow Credit
Bureaus To Be Exempt From Coverage By The Credit Repair Organizations Act.” “The undersigned
national consumer organizations would like to express our strong opposition to H.R. 347 (Royce and Hinojosa),
the misleadingly-named ‘Facilitating Access to Credit Act of 2015.’ This bill would unnecessarily allow credit
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bureaus to be exempt from coverage by the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA).” [Letter to
Representatives Jeb Hensarling and Maxine Waters, 4/27/15]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
2015: Walters Voted To Mandate Private Sector Input On Federal Agency Rules, Expand Judicial Review,
And Restrict CFPB Funding
2015: Walters Voted To Mandate Private Sector Input On Federal Agency Rules, Expand Judicial Review,
And Restrict CFPB Funding. In February 2015, Walters voted for the Unfunded Mandates Information and
Transparency Act of 2015. “In a new GOP attempt to roll back federal regulations, the House passed a measure
Wednesday aimed at limiting agency rules that impose unfunded mandates. Lawmakers approved the bill 250-173,
after adding a provision that would restrict funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…The main part
of the bill (HR 50) would expand and modify the 1995 Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (PL 104-4) that requires all
federal agencies to consult with the private sector when developing rules... The measure would extend judicial
review of agency rules and permit a court to stay, enjoin or invalidate a rule if an agency fails to complete the
required UMRA analysis or adhere to the regulatory principles.” The bill passed 250 to 173. [HR 50, Vote #64,
2/04/15; CQ News, 2/4/15]
Coalition For Sensible Safeguards: “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act Lets
Big Business Write The Rules.” “But the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards (CSS) says the bill would give
businesses special access to regulators and block hypothetical future rules without the public knowing. ‘The
Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act lets big business write the rules,’ Katherine McFate,
president of the Center for Effective Government and CSS co-chair, said in a statement. ‘It doesn’t improve or
streamline the regulatory process, which is already plagued by hurdles and delays. This act would make it even
more difficult for agencies to implement laws enacted by Congress.” [The Hill, 1/30/15]
HR 50 Cut CFPB Funding By $36 Million. “Limits the total budget authority which the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau may request from the Federal Reserve to $550 million in FY 2016. This limitation is needed
to ensure that the CFPB will comply with the requirements contained elsewhere within HR 50 without
increasing their drawdown of funds from the federal reserve, which would otherwise add a direct spending cost
to the bill. The limitation is set at $36 million below the CBO baseline projection for CFPB Budget Authority
in FY 2016.” [HR 50, Amendment #4, 2/04/15]
Walters Voted To Limit Funding For The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Walters Voted To Limit Funding For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In April 2015, Walters voted for
a bill that limited funding for the CFPB. “Passage of the bill that would formally establish three advisory boards
with which the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that must consult on matters regarding small
businesses, credit unions and community banks. The measure is offset by limiting funding for the CFPB in future
years. As amended, the bill would encourage the CFPB to ensure the participation of veteran-owned small-business
concerns as members of the Small Business Advisory Board.” The bill passed 235-183. [HR 1195, Vote #167,
4/22/15; CQ News, 4/22/15]
Walters Voted Against Allowing Individuals Or Companies Convicted Of Predatory Lending To Serve On
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Boards

Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Individuals Or Companies Convicted Of Predatory Lending From
Serving On CFPB Boards. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that protected military bases and
veterans from predatory lenders. The motion would “prohibit individuals from serving as members of the any of the
advisory boards if within the last ten years they have been employed or acted as an agent of a company whose been
subject to a state or federal enforcement action for predatory lending or fraud against veterans or servicemembers.”
The motion was rejected, 184-234. [HR 1195, Vote #166, 4/22/15; CQ News, 4/22/15]
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Fiduciary Rule
Walters Co-Sponsored And Voted Against Allowing The Labor Department To Adopt A Fiduciary Standard
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Prevent The Department Of Labor From Adopting A
Fiduciary Standard. [Library of Congress, H.R. 1090, 114th Congress, introduced 2/25/15]
2015: Obama Administration Opposed HR 1090. “The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 1090 because
the bill would derail an important Department of Labor rulemaking critical to protecting Americans' hardearned savings and preserving their retirement security.” [Statement of Administration Policy via American
Presidency Project, 10/26/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Amendment To Allow Department Of Labor To Adopt Fiduciary Rule
Regarding Investment Advisors. Walters voted against amendment to HR 1090. “H.AMDT.732 to H.R.1090
Amendment sought to allow the Department of Labor to complete and adopt a rule to require that investment
advisers act solely in the best interests of the workers and retirees who rely upon them in making financial decisions
regarding their retirement.” The amendment failed 184 to 246. [HR 1090, Vote #574, 10/27/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Bill To Prevent Department Of Labor From Issuing Fiduciary Rule “Setting
Standards Of Conduct For Brokers And Dealers Of Securities.” Walters voted against HR 1090, the Retail
Investor Protection Act. “H.R. 1090 would prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing a regulation related to
certain investment advisors until the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule setting
standards of conduct for brokers and dealers of securities. The regulation that would be delayed by the bill will
define the circumstances under which an individual is considered to be a fiduciary when providing investment
advice to employee retirement and other benefit plans and their participants. Under current law, the SEC is
authorized to develop regulations that establish the same standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are
already in place for investment advisors when providing advice to persons who use the information for personal
reasons.” [HR 1090, Vote #575, 10/27/15; Congressional Budget Office, 10/21/15]
Bill Did Not Direct Securities And Exchange Commission To Issue Fiduciary Rule; Commission Had Not
Proposed Rule. “Because the bill would not direct the SEC to issue a rule on standards of conduct, CBO
expects that implementing H.R. 1090 would not affect the SEC’s workload or its costs. Enacting H.R. 1090
would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.” [HR 1090,
Vote#575, 10/27/15; Congressional Budget Office, 10/21/15]
TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion: Bill Did Not Prohibit Instituting Of Fiduciary Standard, But
Required Department Of Labor To Defer To Securities And Exchange Commission’s Parallel Efforts.
“To be sure, the mechanics get a bit more complicated: Tuesday’s bill technically doesn’t nix the fiduciary
standard. It requires the Labor Department to defer to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s parallel
efforts. There is some merit to that: It is certainly possible to quibble about the Labor Department’s proposal.
But given the fact that many of the same lawmakers who voted for latest bill have also fought to squelch the
S.E.C.’s own efforts, it seems unlikely their objections are purely a matter of defending bureaucratic
jurisdiction.” [TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion, 10/28/15]
TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion: Bill Preventing Rule To Protect Retail Investors Was “In True, ItCan-Only-Happen-In-Washington-Style.” “On Tuesday, the House passed, ‘The Retail Investor Protection
Act.’… Confused? You should be. In true, it-can-only-happen-in-Washington-style, the Act actually prevents
the Department of Labor from implementing a rule retail investor advocates have been promoting for close to a
decade. As Morningstar analyst and long-time industry watcher John Rekenthaler recently lamented, ‘George
Orwell would be amused.” [TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion, 10/28/15]

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2016: Walters Voted For A Resolution Disapproving Labor Department’s Expansion Of “Fiduciary Rule”
To Cover Conflict-Of-Interest Risks By Retirement Advisors. In April 2016, Walters voted for a joint resolution
blocking a Labor Department rule imposing the ‘fiduciary rule’ for retirement advisers. The measure “would
invalidate a rule to define ‘fiduciary’ as anyone compensated for individualized retirement investment advice, thus
requiring them to act in the best interest of their clients…Financial advisers claim that brokers’ regulatory costs and
liability concerns would increase if the rule goes into effect. But supporters argue the new guidelines would close
loopholes that have allowed retirement advisers to promote substandard investment options for their own financial
benefit.” The resolution passed, 234 to 183. [H J Res 88, Vote #176, 4/28/16; CQ Roll Call, 4/21/16]

Predatory Lending
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation That Would Provide Legal Protections For Lenders Who Issue
Predatory Loans
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation That Would Provide Legal Protections For Lenders Who Issue
Predatory Loans. In November 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would prevent borrowers from filing
claims against holders of loans that contain abusive and harmful terms. “Under the bill, depository institutions that
hold a loan in portfolio would receive a legal safe harbor even if the loan contains terms and features that are
abusive and harmful to consumers. The bill would limit the right of borrowers to file claims against holders of such
loans and against mortgage originators who directed them to the loans, the White House said.” The bill passed the
House, 255 - 174. [HR 1210, Vote #636, 11/18/15; Housing Wire, 11/18/15]

Regulatory Development Process
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Make It More Difficult To Regulate The Financial
Sector
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored The TAILOR Act Of 2015. [H.R. 2896, 114th Congress, introduced 6/25/16]
2016: Group Of Consumer Organizations Said The TAILOR Act Would “Undermine The Established
Notice And Comment Process In Place For Financial Regulations.” “The undersigned consumer groups
oppose the Taking Account of Institutions with Low Operation Risk Act of 2015 (H.R. 2896) and amendments
that will put consumers at risk from dangerous products or practices and undermine the established notice and
comment process in place for financial regulations. If adopted, the TAILOR Act could allow financial
institutions to justify and exploit potentially dangerous loopholes, create confusion in the marketplace and
cause unnecessary delays in the adoption of important consumer protections. Prudential and consumer
regulators already have broad discretion in the application of their rulemakings. The proposal, review and
comment process is the appropriate means through which particular accommodations should be considered, as
they have been throughout the development of regulations under Dodd-Frank. We urge you to vote no on H.R.
2896 and any amendments.” [Letter to the Committee on Financial Services, 3/1/16]

Other Votes
Walters Voted For An Amendment To Allow Pooled Investment Funds With A Fixed Number Of Shares To
Benefit From A Streamlined Registration Process That Bigger Companies Use. In June 2017, Walters voted
for: “Hollingsworth, R-Ind., amendment that would allow certain closed-end companies registered as investment
companies to be considered ‘well-known seasoned issuers’ under federal regulations.” According to the
Congressional Record, Rep. Hollingsworth said, this amendment would allow “companies that meet certain criteria
to have the same equivalence as bigger companies that also have access to capital markets by making them
available to those fast lanes that allow them to issue shares.” The amendment was adopted, 231-180. [HR 10, Vote
#296, 6/8/17; CQ, 6/8/17; Congressional Record, 6/8/17]
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Civil Rights & Liberties
Significant Findings
 Walters co-sponsored legislation that advocacy groups said “would treat people with disabilities as
second-class citizens.”
 Walters voted to block a resolution affirming that the Holocaust occurred and that it targeted Jews.
 Walters voted to delay a resolution that would require the removal of all Confederate symbols from U.S.
Capitol grounds.
 Walters voted to block restoration of federal oversight to protect the right to vote

Religious Freedom
2017: Walter Voted For An Ammendment That Would Commission A Study Targetting Supposed
Links Between Terrorism And Islamic Doctrine
Walters Voted For An Amendment Commissioning A Study To Determine The Role Islamic Rhetoric Played
In Fomenting Violent Extremism. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Franks, R-Ariz., amendment that would
require the secretary of Defense to conduct two concurrent strategic assessments of the use of violent or unorthodox
Islamic religious doctrine to support extremist or terrorist messaging and justification, and would require the
secretary to submit to Congress the results of the assessments.” The amendment failed by a vote of 208-217. [H R
2810, Vote #372, 7/14/17; CQ, 7/14/17]
POLITICO: The Franks Amendment “Called For The Pentagon To Identify Islamic Leaders Who
Preach Peaceful Beliefs Versus Those Who Espouse Extremist Views.” “The House on Friday rejected a
controversial GOP proposal identifying “Islamic religious doctrines, concepts or schools of thought” that could
be used by terrorist groups — something opponents say is unconstitutional and will lead to the targeting of
Muslims. More than 20 centrist Republicans joined with Democrats to defeated the amendment, 208 to 217.
Drafted by conservative Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), the proposal called for the Pentagon to identify Islamic
leaders who preach peaceful beliefs versus those who espouse extremist views.” [Politico, 7/14/17]
POLITICO: The Franks Amendment Would Require The Pentagon To Conduct “Strategic
Assessments” And Specifically Identify Religious Doctrines And Concepts That “Extremists Use To
Recruit Potential Terrorists, Radicalize Them And Ultimately Justify Their Heinous Acts.” “The
amendment would require the Defense Department to conduct ‘strategic assessments of the use of violent or
unorthodox Islamic religious doctrine to support extremist or terrorist messaging and justification.’ The
proposal requires the assessment to identify religious doctrines and concepts that extremists use to recruit
potential terrorists, radicalize them and ultimately justify their heinous acts. It also asks Pentagon officials for
‘recommendations for identifying key thought leaders or proponents.’ The proposal also requires the Pentagon
to identify Islamic schools of thought that could be used to counter jihadist views, as well as leaders who are
preaching these sorts of doctrines.” [Politico, 7/14/17]

Americans With Disabilities

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2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That One Advocacy Group Said “Would Treat People
With Disabilities As Second-Class Citizens”
Walters Co-Sponsored A Bill That Would Make It Harder To Enforce The Americans With Disabilities Act
Via Lawsuit
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored The ADA Education And Reform Act Of 2015, A Bill Creating Numerous
Barriers For People with Disabilities Who Seek To Enforce The ADA. According to the Congress.gov Bill
Summary, “The bill prohibits persons from, and subjects violators to a criminal fine for, sending demand letters or
other pre-suit notifications alleging a violation of ADA public accommodation requirements if the notification does
not specify the circumstances under which an individual was actually denied access. The notification must specify:
(1) the address of property, (2) the specific ADA sections alleged to have been violated, (3) whether a request for
assistance in removing an architectural barrier was made, and (4) whether the barrier was permanent or temporary.
The bill also prohibits commencement of civil action based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to
access into an existing public accommodation unless: (1) the aggrieved person has provided to the owners or
operators a written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, and (2) the owners or operators fail to provide the
person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to improve the barrier or they fail to
remove the barrier or make substantial progress after providing such a description. The Judicial Conference of the
United States must develop a model program to promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve such
claims. The model program should include an expedited method for determining relevant facts related to such
barriers and steps to resolve accessibility issues before litigation.” [H.R. 3765, 114th Congress, introduced 10/20/15]
The American Association Of People With Disabilities Opposed The Bill, Said It “Would Treat People With
Disabilities As Second-Class Citizens”
American Association Of People With Disabilities: Bill Would “Would Treat People With Disabilities As
Second-Class Citizens.” “Recently, a series of ‘notification’ bills have been targeting the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) in an attempt to erect more barriers to enforcing the rights of people with disabilities. The
latest ‘notification’ act is HR 3765, also known as the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016. It is possible that
HR 3765 will come up for a vote in the House of Representatives this month so we need your help and immediate
action to block this harmful legislation. If this bill is allowed to pass the House it could serve as a starting point for
future negative legislation next year and beyond. HR 3765, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016, would
eliminate the responsibility of businesses to address their obligations under the ADA. This bill would treat people
with disabilities as second-class citizens. A summary of the bill can be found here.” [American Association of
People with Disabilities, 9/7/16]

Anti-Semitism
2017: Walters Voted To Block A Resolution Affirming That The Holocaust Occurred And That It
Targeted Jews
2017: Walters Voted To Block A Resolution “Affirming That The Holocaust Occurred And That It Targeted
Jews […] After The White House Omitted Mention Of Jews In [Its] International Holocaust Remembrance
Day Statement.” In February 2017, Walters voted for the “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question
(thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 91)…” The motion was agreed to by a
vote of 234-187. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, “The House on Feb. 7 blocked, 234-187, a Democratic
bid to force floor debate on a resolution affirming that the Holocaust occurred and that it targeted Jews. Democrats
raised this issue after the White House omitted mention of Jews in the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
statement it released Jan. 27. Six million Jews died in the Holocaust carried out by German leader Adolf Hitler and
his Nazi regime between 1933-1945.” A yes vote was a vote to block the resolution. [HRes 91, Vote #81, 2/7/17;
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2/13/17; CQ, 2/7/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/7/17]
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Confederate Symbols
2016: Walters Voted To Prohibit Display Of Confederate Flag Imagery In VA Cemeteries
2016: Walters Voted To Prohibit Display Of Confederate Flag Imagery In VA Cemeteries. In May 2016,
Walters voted for an amendment “that would prohibit the use of appropriated funds to display Confederate flag
imagery in Veterans Administration cemeteries.” The amendment passed, 265-159. [CQ Floor Votes, 5/19/16; HR
4974, Vote #223, 5/19/16]

2016: Walters Voted To Allow Schools With ROTC Programs To Fly The Confederate Flag
2016: Walters Voted To Allow On Reserve Officers' Training Corps Units At Educational Institutions Fly
The Confederate Flag. In May 2016, Walters voted against a motion “to recommit the bill to the House Armed
Services Committee with instructions to report back to the House immediately with an amendment that would
eliminate an exception to a proposed prohibition on Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units at educational
institutions that display the Confederate flag.” According to the Democratic Leader website, the motion would
“strike an exception inserted by Republicans at markup that would allow schools like the Citadel to continue to fly
the Confederate flag while retaining an ROTC program. The Motion to Recommit would also strike section 1094 of
the bill, which would allow religious organizations contracting with the federal government to discriminate against
LGBT individuals whom they may employ, in blatant violation of President Obama’s Executive Order prohibiting
federal contractors discriminating against LGBT people in employment.” The motion failed 181-243. [CQ Floor
Votes, 5/18/16; HR 4909, Vote #215, 5/18/16; Democratic Leader, MTRs]

2015: Walters Voted To Delay A Resolution That Would Require Removal Of All Confederate
Symbols From The House
2015: Walters Voted To Delay A Resolution That Would Require Removal Of All Confederate Symbols
From The House. In June 2015, Walters voted To Delay a “privileged resolution that would require the Speaker of
the House to remove all symbols of the Confederacy from the House wing of U.S. Capitol and donate such symbols
to the Library of Congress.” The motion passed 240-184 [HR 341, Vote #385, 6/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/25/15]
The Hill: House Delays Floor Vote On Removing Confederate Symbol From Capitol. “The House referred
a resolution on Thursday that would remove symbols of the Confederacy from the Capitol and adjacent office
buildings to the committee level for possible later consideration. … [Democratic Rep. Bennie] Thompson’s
resolution is privileged, which forces the House to expedite its consideration. The House vote on Thursday of
240-184 sends his resolution to the House Administration Committee for further review, instead of immediately
voting on the measure. Democrats uniformly opposed the move to delay consideration, while all but one
Republican voted in favor.” [The Hill, 6/25/15]

2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Removing Any State Flag Containing The
Confederate Battle Flag From US Capitol Grounds
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Removing Any State Flag Containing The Confederate
Battle Flag From US Capitol Grounds. In July 2015, Walters voted To Block consideration of a vote to “call for
an immediate vote on Leader Pelosi’s privileged resolution to remove any state flag containing the Confederate
Battle flag from the U.S. Capitol grounds.” The previous question carried, 238-185. The previous question passed,
238 to 185. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H RES 355, Vote
#425, 7/09/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/09/15]

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2015: Walters Voted To Refer A Motion To Remove Any State Flag Containing The Confederate
Battle Flag From US Capitol Grounds To The House Administration Committee
2015: Walters Voted To Refer A Motion To Remove Any State Flag Containing The Confederate Battle Flag
From US Capitol Grounds To The House Administration Committee. In July 2015, Walters voted for a motion
to refer a privileged resolution to “remove any state flag containing the Confederate Battle flag - images of hate and
division in our nation's history that deserve to be stored in a museum and not displayed in a place of honor in the
United States Capitol” to the House Administration Committee. The motion passed, 238 to 176. [H RES 355, Vote
#426, 7/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/09/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/09/15]

2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Resolution That Forced The Removal Of State
Flags Containing The Confederate Battle Flag From The U.S. Capitol Grounds
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Resolution That Forced The Removal Of State Flags
Containing The Confederate Battle Flag From The U.S. Capitol Grounds. In July 2015, Walters voted To
Block consideration “for an immediate vote on Leader Pelosi’s privileged resolution to remove any state flag
containing the Confederate Battle flag from the U.S. Capitol grounds.” A vote against the previous question was to
force the vote on removing state flags containing the Confederate battle flag from the U.S. Capitol grounds. The
motion to order the previous question passed, 242 to 185. [H Res 350, Vote #429, 7/09/15; Democratic Leader –
Previous Questions, 7/09/15]

Eminent Domain
2007: Walters Said Californians Deserved Protection From Eminent Domain Abuse
2007: Walters: “Californians Deserve Real Protection From Eminent Domain Abuse.” “In contrast,
Assemblywoman Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, has introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 2, which
would amend state law to protect the private property rights of all Californians by prohibiting the government from
taking private property for financial gain. The measure will be heard during next Tuesday's hearing of the
Assembly Judiciary Committee. ‘Californians deserve real protection from eminent domain abuse, and I am
disappointed that the majority party failed to stop government from seizing people's property for private purposes
once and for all,’ said Walters. ‘I hope we can work together to take whatever steps are necessary to defend the
private property rights of all Californians, and protect people's homes and businesses from eminent domain abuse.”
[California State Assembly Republican Caucus, Press Release via US States News, 7/3/07]

Enforcement Of Civil Rights Protections
2017: Walters Voted Against Exempting Alleged Constitutional Or Civil Rights Violations From
The Lawsuit Reduction Act
2017: Walters Voted Against Exempting Alleged Constitutional Or Civil Rights Violations From The
Lawsuit Reduction Act. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Conyers, D-Mich., amendment that would
exempt from the bill's provisions actions alleging a violation of a constitutional or civil right.” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 190-227. [HR 720, Vote #155, 3/10/17; CQ, 3/10/17]

National Security
When The FBI Tried To Get Apple To Unlock An iPhone Belonging To The One of The San
Bernardino Killers, Walters Said It Was A “Very Difficult Issue”
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VIDEO: 2016: When The FBI Tried To Get Apple To Unlock An iPhone Belonging To The One of The San
Bernardino Killers, Walters Said It Was A “Very Difficult Issue.” BOLTON: “Apple and the FBI will testify
before the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow. It's going to be Apple's first appearance before Congress since
the company received an order to break security measures on an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino killers.
Republican Congresswoman, House Judiciary Committee member, Mimi Walters is with me now.
Congresswoman, thank you for the time. Bill Gates is with the FBI. Almost all other tech leaders are with Apple.
Which side are you on? Should Apple unlock this phone for the FBI?” MIMI WALTERS, U.S. HOUSE
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEMBER: “We need to recognize that this is a very difficult issue. In fact, this is the
debate goes at the heart of what the framers discussed when they were developing the Fourth Amendment. And
now we have technology in modern society and technology moves so much quicker than government does, so much
quicker that sometimes it's difficult to understand.” [Fox Business, Risk & Reward, 2/29/16]

Voting Rights
2015: Walters Voted To Block Restoration Of Federal Oversight To Protect The Right To Vote
2015: Walters Voted To Block Restoration Of Federal Oversight To Protect The Right To Vote. In November
2015, Walters voted for a motion to block consideration of a vote on the “Voting Rights Advancement Act, which
would restore federal oversight to protect the most sacred right and responsibility of American citizenship; the right
to vote.” The previous question carried, 241-178. A vote against the previous question would call for an immediate
vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act. [H Res 507, Vote #583, 11/3/15; Democratic Leader – Previous
Questions, 11/3/15]

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Crime & Public Safety Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted for legislation that would reduce funding to the Department of Justice.
 Walters voted against legislation that would have prohibited the Department of Justice from preventing
states from establishing their own marijuana laws.

2017 Crime And Public Safety Votes
Walters Voted To Advance A Bill Intended To Protect Minor Atheletes From Abuse But Would
Also Criminalize Consunsual Sexual Activites Between Minors
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bipartisan Bill That Protected Minor Athletes From Abuse And Of
A Bill That Would Criminalize Consensual Sexual Activity Between Minors. In May 2017, Walters voted for:
“Adoption of the rule (H Res 352) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 1973) that
would require adults authorized to interact with minors or amateur athletes to report any suspected incidents of
child abuse to the sport's governing body. It would also provide for consideration of the bill (HR 1761) that would
make the production of child pornography a crime regardless of whether the conduct with the minor was initiated
for the purposes of producing such content.” The rule was adopted, 239-179. [H Res 352, Vote #276, 5/24/17; CQ,
5/24/17]
The Rule Allowed For Consideration Of HR 1973, A Bipartisan Bill, And For HR 1761, A Bill That
Could Subject Teenagers To Criminal Charges For Consentual Sexual Activity. According to the
Congressional Record, “The House agreed to H. Res. 352, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to
prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to
law enforcement authorities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States
Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in
sexually explicit conduct,” which could subject teenagers to criminal charges for consensual sexual activity.
[Congressional Record, 5/24/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Limit Prison Time To One Year For Teenagers Under The
Age Of 19 Convicted On Child Pornography Charges As Long As The Minor Involved Is At Least 15Years-Old. In May 2017, Walters voted against: “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that would limit, to one
year, a term of imprisonment for individuals convicted of child pornography crimes who are 19 years old or
younger and the minor involved is 15 years old or older, as long as the minor was not more than four years
younger than the individual who committed the violation and the sexual conduct that occurred was consensual.”
The amendment was rejected, 238-180. [HR 1761, Vote #283, 5/25/17; CQ, 5/25/17]

Walters Voted For Stripping Social Security Benefits From Individuals With Outstanding
Warrants Or In Violation Of Parole Or Probation
Walters Voted For Stripping Social Security Benefits From Individuals Subject To An Outstanding Felony
Arrest Warrant Or In Violation Of Parole Or Probation. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the
bill that would prohibit, beginning in 2021, the payment of social security benefits to an individual who is the
subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for committing a felony or for violating a condition of parole or probation.”
The bill passed by a vote of 244-171. [HR 2792, Vote #543, 9/28/17; CQ, 9/28/17]

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Walters Voted For Adopting The Rule That Would Provide For House Floor Consideration Of
Authorization For The Maternal, Infant And Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. In September
2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 533) that would provide for House floor consideration of
the bill (HR 2824), that would authorize, through fiscal 2022, $400 million a year for the Maternal, Infant and
Early Childhood Home Visiting program created under the 2010 health care overhaul, and for consideration of
the bill (HR 2792), that would prohibit, beginning in 2021, the payment of social security benefits to an
individual who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for committing a felony or for violating a
condition of parole or probation. The rule would also provide for the text of the Control Unlawful Fugitive
Felons Act (HR 2792), as passed by the House, if passed by the House, to be incorporated into the text of the
Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act (HR 2824) during the engrossment of HR
2824.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 230-190. [H RES 533, Vote #533, 9/26/17; CQ, 9/26/17]

Walters Voted For A Bill Allowing Probation Officers To Arrest Third Parties Who Impeded Their
Official Duties
Walters Voted For Granting Probation Officers The Authority To Arrest Third Parties For Impeding Them
In Their Official Duties. In May 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would authorize probation
officers, during the course of their official duties, to arrest an individual without a warrant if there is probable cause
that the individual has assaulted or impeded the officer. It would require the Administrative Office of the United
States Courts to issue rules and regulations governing probation officers' use of expanded arrest authority.” The bill
passed, 229-177. [HR 1039, Vote #268, 5/19/17; CQ, 5/19/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To The Probation Officer Arrest Authority That Would Require
The GAO To Report On The Impact Of The Underlying Legislation. In May 2017, Walters voted against:
“Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that would require the Government Accountability Office to report to
Congress on the results of the bill's expansion of arrest authority for probation officers, including if any harm
resulted from the exercise of the expanded authority. It would also sunset the bill's expanded arrest authority 30
months after the bill's enactment.” The amendment failed, 178-229. [HR 1039, Vote #267, 5/19/17; CQ,
5/19/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bill Granting Probation Officers The Authority To Arrest Third
Parties For Impeding Them In Their Official Duties. In May 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule
(H Res 324) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would authorize probation
officers, during the course of their official duties, to arrest an individual without a warrant if there is probable
cause that the individual has assaulted or impeded the officer.” The rule was adopted, 230-184. [H Res 324,
Vote #264, 5/18/17; CQ 5/18/17]

Walters Voted For The Thin Blue Line Act, Requiring Courts & Juries To Consider Attempted
Murder Of Law Enforcement Officers An Aggravating Factor In Imposing The Death Sentence.
Walters Voted For The Thin Blue Line Act, Requiring Courts & Juries To Consider Attempted Murder Of
Law Enforcement Officers An Aggravating Factor In Imposing The Death Sentence. In May 2017, Walters
voted for: “Passage of the bill that would require courts and juries to consider if a defendant killed or attempted to
kill a state law enforcement officer, local law enforcement officer or first responder as an aggravating factor when
determining whether to impose the death sentence on a defendant.” The bill passed, 271-143. [HR 115, Vote #265,
5/18/17; CQ, 5/18/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bill Requiring Courts & Juries To Consider Attempted Murder
Of Law Enforcement Officers An Aggravating Factor In Imposing The Death Sentence. In May 2017,
Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 323) that would provide for House floor consideration of the
bill that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would require courts and juries to consider
if a defendant killed or attempted to kill a state law enforcement officer, local law enforcement officer or first
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responder as an aggravating factor when determining whether to impose the death sentence on a defendant.”
The rule was adopted, 233-184. [HR 115, Vote #260, 5/5/17; CQ, 5/5/17]

Department of Justice Funding
Walters Voted For A DOJ Spending Bill That Included What The White House Considered
Insufficient Funding Levels
2015: Walters Voted For Consideration Of Bill Providing For $51.4 Billion In Funding For The Departments
Of Justice And Commerce. In June 2015, Walters voted for a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.
2557 and H.R. 2578. According to CQ Bill Track, “A resolution providing for consideration of HR 2577, a bill
making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related
agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of HR
2578, bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes.” According to the Hill, “The House on Wednesday
passed the fourth of a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2016, funding the Justice and Commerce departments as well
as science agencies. Lawmakers approved the $51.4 billion measure in a 242-183 vote, after adopting amendments
regarding gun control, immigration, U.S.-Cuba relations, Guantánamo Bay and marijuana. Passage of the bill came
after the White House threatened to veto the legislation because of insufficient funding levels, capped by
sequestration, and controversial policy riders that would undermine President Obama’s policy to normalize
relations with Cuba, relax gun restrictions and block funds for the transfer of any detainees at Guantánamo Bay
prison to the United States.” The resolution passed 242 to 180. [H. Res. 287, Vote #268, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Track,
6/1/15; The Hill, 6/3/15]

Walters Repeatedly Voted For Legislation That Would Reduce Funding For The Department Of
Justice
2015: Walters Voted For Spending Bill That Would Underfund The Department Of Justice. In June 2015,
Walters voted for Justice and Commerce spending bill that underfunded agencies. “The House on Wednesday
passed the fourth of a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2016, funding the Justice and Commerce departments as well
as science agencies. Lawmakers approved the $51.4 billion measure in a 242-183 vote, after adopting amendments
regarding gun control, immigration, U.S.-Cuba relations, Guantánamo Bay and marijuana. Passage of the bill came
after the White House threatened to veto the legislation because of insufficient funding levels, capped by
sequestration, and controversial policy riders that would undermine President Obama’s policy to normalize
relations with Cuba, relax gun restrictions and block funds for the transfer of any detainees at Guantánamo Bay
prison to the United States.” The amendment failed, 208 to 215. [HR 2578, Vote #297, 6/03/15; The Hill, 6/3/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Amendment That Proposed Cutting Funding In The Commerce-JusticeScience Appropriations Bill By 2.48 Percent. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that proposed
cutting funding in the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill by 2.48%. The amendment failed 134 to 290.
[HR 2578, Vote #292; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/3/15]
2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment Cutting $1 Million From Justice Department. In June 2015, Walters
voted for an amendment cutting $1 million from the Justice Department’ general legal activities. “House Vote 273
Fiscal 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations — Justice Department General Legal Activities. Gosar, RAriz., amendment that would reduce funding for Justice Department general legal activities by $1 million, and
increase the spending reduction account by $1 million.” The amendment passed 228 to 198. [H.R. 2578, Gosar
Amendment, Vote #273, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Tracker, 6/2/15]

Marijuana

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Hemp Growers
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Prohibited The DOJ And DEA From Enforcement
Actions Against Commercial Hemp Growers
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Prohibited The DOJ And DEA From Enforcement
Actions Against Commercial Hemp Growers. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that prohibited
the DOJ and DEA from taking enforcement actions against commercial hemp growers. The amendment passed 289
to 132. [HR 2578, Vote #288, 6/3/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/3/15]

State Legalization And Federal Enforcement
2015: Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Justice Department From Preventing States From
Establishing Their Own Rules Governing The Use, Distribution, Cultivation Or Possession Of Marijuana
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited The Department Of Justice
From Preventing States From Establishing Their Own Rules Governing The Use, Distribution, Cultivation
Or Possession Of Marijuana. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that that would have prohibited
the Department of Justice from preventing states from establishing their own rules governing the use, distribution,
cultivation or possession of marijuana. “Marijuana advocates have their sights set on legalization after lawmakers
approved a number of pot-friendly measures Wednesday in a government spending bill. The marijuana vote-a-rama
was capped off by a provision that would prohibit the Department of Justice (DOJ) from interfering with state
medical marijuana laws. But it’s a marijuana amendment that was rejected that has pot advocates even more
excited. A provision that would have blocked the Justice Department from interfering with state laws permitting the
use of recreational marijuana came just a few votes shy of passing. The measure would have essentially ended the
federal prohibition on pot, advocates say … An amendment from Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) and Jared Polis
(D-Colo.) would have blocked the DOJ from interfering with any state marijuana law, including laws that permit
the recreational use of pot. The provision failed, but not before garnering 206 votes, just a handful shy of the
number needed to be approved.” The amendment failed 206 to 222. [HR 2578, Vote #285; On Agreeing to the
Amendment, 6/3/15; The Hill, 6/3/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Stopped Use Of Federal Funds To Prevent States From
Establishing Laws Related To Cannibidiol Oil. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that stopped
use of federal funds to prevent states from establishing laws related to cannibidiol oil. “An amendment by Rep.
Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, that would block federal money from being used to prevent states from allowing the
use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp also passed. So did an amendment from Rep. Scott
Perry, R-Pennsylvania, would prevent federal funds from stopping states from implementing laws relating to
cannabidiol oil.” The amendment passed 297 to 130. [HR 2578, Vote #286; On Agreeing to the Amendment,
6/3/15; NBC News, 6/3/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Prevent States From Creating Laws That
Authorize Use And Distribution Of Hemp Laws
Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Prevent States From Creating Laws That Authorize Use
And Distribution Of Hemp Laws. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice,
Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, that “prohibits the use of funds to prevent a State from
implementing its own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp.”
The amendment passed 282-146. [HR 2578, Vote #280, 6/3/15]

Defense Issues
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Significant Findings
 Walters voted to grant Gen. Mattis an exemption on the prohibition of newly-retired officers from
serving as Secretary of Defense.
 Walters voted against ensuring a pay raise for servicemembers & to ensure they were paid in event
of government shutdown.

Secretary Of Defense
Walters Voted To Grant Gen. James Mattis An Exemption On The Prohibition Of Newly-Retired
Officers From Serving As Secretary Of Defense
Walters Voted To Grant Gen. James Mattis An Exemption On The Prohibition Of Newly-Retired Officers
From Serving As Secretary Of Defense. In January 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would allow
the first person to be confirmed secretary of Defense after the bill's enactment to serve in the position, even if the
individual has not been retired from the military for seven years, so long as the person has been retired for at least
three years. The bill would thus provide an exemption for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the position,
retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, from a requirement for a seven-year waiting period before former
servicemembers can be appointed to Defense secretary.” The bill passed (thus cleared for the president) by a vote of
268-151. [S 84, Vote #59, 1/13/17; CQ, 1/13/17]

Military Personnel
Walters Voted Against Ensuring Pay Raises For Service Members & That They Were Paid During
Government Shutdown
2015: Walters Voted Against Ensuring A Pay Raises For Servicemembers & To Ensure They Were Paid In
Event Of Government Shutdown. In May 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that would ensure a
2.3% pay increase for fiscal year 2016 for servicemembers and would ensure that servicemembers are paid in the
event of a government shutdown. [HR 1735, Vote #238, 5/15/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/15/15]

Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Criminalize Cyber Harassment In The Military
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Criminalize Cyber Harassment In The Military.
“Sadly, men and women serving in our armed forces experience unacceptably high rates of sexual assault. These
service members also face cyber-harassment and the distribution of intimate photos and videos on social media, as
evidenced by the recent ‘Marine United’ scandal. To deter such unacceptable behavior that damages our military’s
morale, I cosponsored the PRIVATE Act. Offered by Air Force veteran and Arizona Representative Martha
McSally, this legislation would criminalize this disgraceful behavior under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
This important reform would give military prosecutors the necessary tools to take legal action against those who
carry out this reprehensible behavior. I am pleased my colleagues in Congress are making sexual assault awareness
and prevention a top priority and look forward to working with them to put an end to this appalling epidemic.”
[Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 4/12/17; H.R. 2052, 115th Congress, introduced 4/6/17]

Funding

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2017: Walters Voted For The National Defense Authorization Act Of 2018 And For Authorizing
Discretionary Spending For Defense Programs
Walters Voted For The National Defense Authorization Act Of 2018 That Authorizes $692.1 Billion For
Defense And Prohibits Closing Guantanamo Bay. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the
conference report on the bill that would authorize $692.1 billion for defense programs in fiscal 2018, including
$65.7 billion for overseas operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, and for the general war on terror. It would
authorize $241.2 billion for operations and maintenance; $146.2 billion for military personnel; 10.7 billion for
military construction and family housing; $15 billion for ballistic-missile defense; and $33.9 billion for defense
health care programs, including $396 million from the overseas operations account. It would prohibit the use of
funds for a new round of base closures. It would authorize $8 billion for various cybersecurity programs, would
require the president to develop a national policy for the United States related to cybersecurity and would withhold
certain funds made available for White House staff until the president would submit such national policy to
Congress. The bill would authorize a 2.4 percent pay raise for military personnel. It would prohibit detainees at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from being transferred to U.S. soil, and would prohibit the closing of the main base and
detention facility at Guantanamo. It would extend, through 2018, the authority for several bonus and special
payments for military members.” The conference report was adopted 356-70. [HR 2810, Vote #631, 11/14/17; CQ,
11/14/17]
Walters Voted For Authorization FY 2018 Discretionary Funding For Defense Programs. In July 2017,
Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would authorize $688.3 billion in discretionary funding for defense
programs in fiscal 2018. The total would include $74.6 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations funds, of
which $10 billion would be used for non-war, base defense budget needs; $239.7 billion for operations and
maintenance; $10.2 billion for military construction; $142.9 billion for military personnel; and $33.9 billion for
defense health care programs. It would authorize $12.5 billion for procurement of F-35 planes, research and
development, as well as modifications to existing aircraft, and would prohibit the retirement of the A-10 bomber
fleet. The bill would require the Defense Department to submit to Congress a report on vulnerabilities to military
installations resulting from climate change over the next 20 years, and would express the sense of Congress that
climate change is a “direct threat” to U.S. national security. The bill would also require the Air Force to establish,
by 2019, the Space Corps, a fighting force to improve the U.S. military’s ability to address threats in space.” The
bill passed by a vote of 344-81. [H R 2810, Vote #378, 7/14/17; CQ, 7/14/17]

2017: Walters Voted For Prohibiting The Use Of Department Of Defense Funds For Gender
Reassignment Surgery
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Department Of Defense Funds From Being Used For Medical Treatment
Related To Gender Transition. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Hartzler, R-Mo., amendment that would prohibit
the use of Defense Department funds to provide medical treatment (other than mental health treatment) related to
gender transition to a person entitled to military medical care under current law.” The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 209-214. [H R 2810, Vote #369, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]

2017: Walters Voted To Prohibit The Department Of Defense From Utilizing Renewable Energy
Walters Voted For An Amendment To Prevent The Defense Department From Entering Into Or Acting
Upon Existing Contracts With Biorefineries. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Conaway, R-Texas, amendment
that would prohibit the Defense Department from entering into any new contracts, making any awards, or
expending any funds with respect to drop-in biofuels or biorefineries.” The amendment was rejected, 225-198. [HR
2810, Vote #356, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted For An Amendment To Prohibit The Defense Department From Purchasing Alternative
Energy Unless They Can Prove It Is Equivalent In Cost And Capabilities To Conventional Energy. In July
2017, Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., amendment that would prohibit funds authorized by the bill from being
used by the Defense Department to purchase alternative energy unless such energy is equivalent in its cost and
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capabilities to conventional energy. The bill would require the Defense Department to complete a cost
competitiveness calculation in order to determine the cost and capabilities of such energy sources.” The amendment
was rejected, 218-203. [HR 2810, Vote #367, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]

Nuclear Arsenal
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Prevent The Department Of Defense From Developing
Intermediate Range Ground-Launched Missile Systems Until They Prove It Is Both Preferred For Ensuring
That The NATO Defense And Deterrence Posture Remains Credible And Necessary For Returning Russia
To Full Compliance With The INF Treaty. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Blumenauer, D-Ore.,
amendment that would prohibit the Department of Defense from developing and funding an intermediate range
ground-launched missile system until the secretary of Defense has certified to Congress that such missile system is
preferred for ensuring that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's deterrence and defense posture remains credible
in the face of a Russian intermediate ground-launched missile system, and the secretary of State has certified to
Congress that such missile system is necessary to the secretary's efforts to return Russia to full compliance with the
INF treaty.” The amendment was rejected, 249-173. [HR 2810, Vote #360, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Extend The CBO’s Cost Estimate Review Of Nuclear Weapons
From A 10-Year Period To A 30-Year Period. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Aguilar, D-Calif.,
amendment that would extend a Congressional Budget Office cost estimate review on the fielding, maintaining,
modernization, replacement and life extension of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons delivery systems from
covering a 10-year period to covering a 30-year period.” The amendment was rejected, 235-188. [HR 2810, Vote
#361, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted For An Amendment To Allow The Secretary Of Defense To Include Information On The
Costs Of US Nuclear Weapons And Nuclear Weapons Delivery Systems Past A 10-Year Period. In July 2017,
Walters voted for: “Rogers, R-Ky., amendment that would allow the secretary of Defense to include information in
the annual report on the plan for US nuclear systems on the cost of fielding, maintaining, modernizing and
replacing nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons delivery systems past a 10 year period.” The amendment was
adopted, 253-172. [HR 2810, Vote #362, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Extend The Reporting Period From 10 To 25 Years For
Federally Mandated Reporting On Nuclear Weapons And To Require A Detailed Plan To Sustain And
Modernize Nuclear Weapons. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Garamendi, D-Calif., amendment that would
require that the federally mandated annual report regarding the nuclear weapons stockpile, complex, delivery
systems and the nuclear weapons command and control system to include a detailed plan to sustain, life-extend,
modernize or replace the nuclear weapons and bombs in the nuclear weapons stockpile, and would extend the scope
of the report from covering a 10-year period to covering a 25-year period.” The amendment was rejected, 232-192.
[HR 2810, Vote #363, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Limit Funding For The Long Range Standoff Weapon And The
W80-4 Warhead Until The Secretary Of Defense Submits A Nuclear Posture Review To Congress. In July
2017, Walters voted against: “Blumenauer, D-Ore., amendment that would limit funding to $95.6 million for
development of the long range standoff weapon and $220.3 million for the W80-4 warhead until the secretary of
Defense, in consultation with other federal agencies, submits to Congress a nuclear posture review including a
detailed assessment of the long range standoff weapon's capabilities.” The amendment was rejected, 254-169. [HR
2810, Vote #364, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]

Other 2017 Votes
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Instruct The President To Reduce The Funds Authorized By The
NDAA By 1%. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Polis, D-Colo., amendment that would direct the president to
make reductions in amounts authorized by the bill as the president considers appropriate to reach a total reduction
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of one percent of the funds authorized by the bill. Military, reserve and National Guard personnel accounts and the
Defense Health Program account would not be eligible for such reductions.” The amendment was rejected, 351-73.
[HR 2810, Vote #357, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment Expressing the Sense Of Congress That The Increase Of Defense
Spending Should Be Matched By A Dollar-For-Dollar Increase Of Non-Defense Spending. In July 2017,
Walters voted against: “Jayapal, D-Wash., for Pocan, D-Wis., amendment that would express the sense of Congress
that any increase of the combined amount authorized for National Defense Budget and Overseas Contingency
Operations should be matched by a dollar-for-dollar increase of the annual amounts authorized for the federal nondefense discretionary budget.” The amendment was rejected, 245-179. [HR 2810, Vote #358, 7/13/17; CQ,
7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment Removing The Underlying Bill’s Prohibition On Using Funds To
Relocate Individuals Detained At Guantanamo Bay To The United States. In July 2017, Walters voted against:
“Nadler, D-N.Y., amendment that would remove the bill's prohibition on the use of funds for the transfer or release
of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay to the United States.” The amendment was rejected, 257-167. [HR
2810, Vote #359, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Eliminate The Prohibition On Conducting An Additional Round
Of Base Realignment And Closure From The Underlying Bill. In July 2017, Walters voted against:
“McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would eliminate the bill's prohibition on conducting an additional round of
base realignment and closure.” The amendment was rejected, 248-175. [HR 2810, Vote #365, 7/13/17; CQ,
7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Eliminate The Prohibition From Using Funding To Procure A
New Coast Guard Icebreaker From The Underlying Bill. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Garamendi, DCalif., amendment that would eliminate the bill's provision that would prohibit defense department funds authorized
in the bill from being used to procure a new Coast Guard icebreaker.” The amendment was rejected, 220-198. [HR
2810, Vote #366, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted For An Amendment That Would Require Determination Of Prevailing Wage in The
Underlying Bill To Be Conducted By The Secretary Of Labor Using Surveys That Utilize Random Statistical
Sampling Techniques. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Gosar, R-Ariz., amendment that would require any
determination of prevailing wage under the bill to be conducted by the secretary of Labor, through the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, using surveys that utilize random statistical sampling techniques.” The amendment was rejected,
242-183. [HR 2810, Vote #370, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Would Prohibit Student-Athletes Graduating From Service
Academies From Seeking A Deferment In Order To Pursue Professional Athletic Careers. In July 2017,
Walters voted against: “Rooney, R-Fla., amendment that would eliminate the bill's provision that would prohibit
student-athletes graduating from service academies from seeking a deferment of service in order to pursue
professional athletic careers.” The amendment was rejected, 318-107. [HR 2810, Vote #371, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17
Walters Voted For Providing $577.9 Billion In Discretionary Funding For The Defense Department In Fiscal
2017. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would provide $577.9 billion in discretionary
funding for the Defense Department in fiscal 2017. The total would include $516.1 billion in base Defense
Department funding subject to spending caps. It also would include $61.8 billion in overseas contingency
operations funding. The bill would provide approximately $210.1 billion for operations and maintenance,
approximately $117.8 billion for procurement, approximately $72.7 billion for research and development and
$132.2 billion for military personnel, including a 2.1 percent pay raise. It also would provide roughly $34.1 billion
for defense health programs. The measure would prohibit use of funds to construct or modify potential facilities in
the United States to house Guantanamo Bay detainees.” The bill passed by a vote of 371-48. [HR 1301, Vote #136,
3/8/17; CQ, 3/8/17]
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Walters Voted For FY 2017 Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
2016: Walters Voted For FY 2017 Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill. In May
2016, Walters voted for the House Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill that “would provide
$81.6 billion in discretionary spending, including $172 million in Overseas Contingency Operations funding. The
Veterans Health Administration’s medical services account would receive a total of $52.5 billion for veterans
medical services for fiscal 2017, the bulk of which would be advance funding that was provided by prior-year
appropriations laws. It would provide $7.9 billion for military construction, including $1.3 billion for family and
military housing. The bill would provide $66.4 billion in advance appropriations for certain VA medical accounts
for fiscal 2018. It also would include $103.9 billion in advance fiscal 2018 appropriations for mandatory VA
benefits.” The bill passed, 295-129. [HR 4974, Vote #228, 5/19/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/19/16]

Walters Voted For FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
2016: Walters Voted For FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. In May 2016, Walters voted for:
“Passage of the bill that would authorize $602.2 billion in discretionary funding for defense programs in fiscal
2017. The total would include $58.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations funding, of which $23.1 billion
of would be used for non-war, base defense budget needs. As amended, the bill would require the president to seek
Senate confirmation of his national security adviser if the staff of the National Security Council exceeds 100
employees.” The bill passed, 277-147. [HR 4909, Vote #216, 5/18/16; CQ, 5/18/16]
2016: Walters Voted In Support Of The NDAA For Fiscal Year 2017, Noting That It Provides A “WellDeserved” Pay Increase, And Improves Access To Healthcare. “The NDAA also provides all members of
our military with a well-deserved 2.1 percent pay increase, more than the President requested. It also improves
access to healthcare for our current service members, veterans, and their families and takes several necessary
steps to prevent sexual assault in the military by improving the reporting process and enhancing victims' rights.
As the daughter of a U.S. Marine, I was proud to support this legislation, and I urge the Senate and the
President to work with us to provide for the common defense and sign this bipartisan legislation into law."
[Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 12/2/16]

Walters Voted For FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act
2015: Walters Voted For FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Which Lifted Sequester Caps On
Defense Spending For Two Years. In November 2015, Walters voted for suspending the rules and passing the FY
2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill provided that, “the annual [defense] spending caps will be lifted
for another two years, the 10-year spending caps created under the Budget Control Act of 2011 remain in place.”
The bill passed 370-58. [S 1356, Vote #618, 11/05/15; Vice News, 10/29/15]
FY 2016 NDAA Included $715 Million For Iraqi Forces Fighting ISIS. “Fiscal 2016 Defense Authorization
— Passage…It also would authorize $715 million for security assistance to Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic
State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).” [CQ, accessed 1/07/16]
FY 2016 NDAA Included $599 Billion In Discretionary Funding For Defense Programs. “Fiscal 2016
Defense Authorization — Passage… the bill that, as amended, would authorize $599 billion in discretionary
funding for defense programs in fiscal 2016.” [CQ, accessed 1/07/16]
FY 2016 NDAA Included Provisions Restricting The Ability Of The President To Transfer Prisoners
From Guantanamo Bay Detention Center To Third Party Countries. “Fiscal 2016 Defense Authorization
— Passage… The measure would place new restrictions on the ability of the president to transfer prisoners
from the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention center to third-party countries.” [CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Walters Voted For FY 2016 Defense Appropriations Bill
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2015: Walters Voted For The Fiscal Year 2016 $578.6 Billion Defense Appropriations Bill. In June 2015,
Walters voted for legislation to “provide $578.6 billion in discretionary funding for the Defense department in
fiscal 2016. The total would include $490.2 billion in base Defense department funds and $88.4 billion for the
Overseas Contingency Operations account, and would provide that $37.5 billion in OCO funding be used in support
of base budget requirements. The bill would provide roughly $218.8 billion for operations and maintenance,
approximately $116.7 billion for procurement, approximately $67.9 billion for research and development and
$133.2 billion for military personnel, including a 2.3 percent pay raise. It also would provide roughly $31.7 billion
for the Defense Health Program. The measure would provide $715 million for security assistance to Iraqi forces
fighting the Islamic State and at least $600 million to aid Jordan in its fight against that group. It also would provide
$600 million to continue training and equipping moderate Syrian opposition forces and would appropriate $200
million for lethal weapons for Ukraine. As amended, the bill would bar use of funds by the National Security
Agency or the Central Intelligence Agency to mandate that a company alter products or services to permit
electronic surveillance of users, except for mandates or requests authorized under the Communications Assistance
for Law Enforcement Act.” The bill passed 278-149. [HR 2685, Vote #358; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]
Bill Added $38 Billion Above The Budget Caps Created By The Sequester. “The House on Thursday
approved this year’s spending bill for the Pentagon in a 278-149 vote. Passage of the $579 billion bill came
after the White House threatened a veto of the legislation over insufficient funding levels and controversial
policy riders that would prohibit funds from being used to transfer detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay to
the United States. It also passed despite heavy opposition among Democrats and some conservatives over the
use of a war fund to boost defense spending next year. Republicans added $38 billion to the war fund to give
the Pentagon spending above the budget caps created by the sequester, but they left the limits in place for
nondefense spending. Democrats and the White House want the sequester lifted in full.” [The Hill, 6/11/15]

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Economy & Jobs
Economic Growth
2016: Walters Said Republicans “Should Be Focused On Growth” Of Wages, Jobs
2016: Walters: “Our Plan Should Be Focused On Growth: Growth Of Wages, Growth Of Jobs, Growth Of
Local Businesses And Growth Of Our Economy On The Whole.” “Thirty years ago, President Reagan signed
the Tax Reform Act of 1986 into law. That legislation is widely recognized as the single largest tax reform in our
nation’s history. I believe our pro-growth plan, which you can find online at better.GOP, will be this generation’s
major reform, laying the foundation for the American economy in the 21st century. We have to stop cobbling
together short-term tax plans and instead implement real reforms. Our plan should be focused on growth: growth of
wages, growth of jobs, growth of local businesses and growth of our economy on the whole. Our solutions will do
just that.” [Orange County Register, Mimi Walters Op-Ed, 7/3/16]

Export-Import Bank
2015: Walters Called For Reauthorization Of The Export-Import Bank
2015: Walters Called For Reform And Reauthorization Of The Export-Import Bank. “Reauthorization of the
Export-Import Bank means more American-made products, which in turn, supports more U.S. jobs. With
approximately 95% of the world’s consumers living outside of the United States, exports are more vital than ever in
ensuring American competiveness and increased job opportunities at home. In fact, in California, between 2007 and
2014, Ex-Im activities supported more than $23 billion in exports, nearly 1,100 companies and over 149,000 jobs.
Furthermore, in my congressional district alone, Ex-Im supported $877 million in exports, nearly 70 companies,
and over 5,600 jobs in that same time period. With the majority of developed countries supporting their own
economies through export credit agencies, failure to reauthorize the bank would put U.S. businesses at a significant
competitive disadvantage with our foreign competitors, who are eager to fail the void left by Ex-Im. I’m hopeful
the Senate will pass this legislation that would reform and reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press
Release, 10/27/15]

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Education Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted to slash Pell Grants even though students in her district were awarded $87,777,256 in Pell
Grants
 Walters voted against authorizing STEM Gateway grants for minorities, women, and low-income
students
 Walters voted against authorizing funds for early childhood education scholarships

College Affordability
Walters Voted Repeatedly To Slash Pell Grants
Students In Walters’s District Received $87,777,256 In Pell Grants…
2016-2017: California’s 45th District Students Were Awarded 21,731 Pell Grants Worth $87,777,256.
[National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, Federal Student Aid Programs report, 2016-17]
…But Walters Still Voted Repeatedly To Slash Pell Grants
2015: Walters Voted For FY16 Budget Amendment That Slashed Pell Grants. In March 2015, Walters voted
for a budget alternative known as Price amendment #2 offered as an amendment on the floor that would repeal the
Affordable Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare while requiring no offsets for increased OCO defense
spending. “Tom Price, R-Ga., also submitted an amended version that included increased defense funding without
requiring cuts in other areas to offset the spending. Price’s plan increased funding to the Overseas Contingency
Operations Fund by $2 billion over the committee plan, to $96 billion, and requires no offsets. The version that
passed out of committee would have required offsets over $73.5 billion in the OCO fund, which pays for wars and
other overseas activities and is not subject to sequester caps.” The resolution passed 219 to 208. [H. Con Res. 27,
Vote #141, 3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For FY16 Republican Budget That Slashed Pell Grants And Altered Medicare. In
March 2015, Walters voted for the FY16 Republican House budget that would repeal the Affordable Care Act,
slash Pell grants and alter Medicare. “It also includes parliamentary language, called reconciliation that orders
House committees to draft legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act. Under budget rules, that reconciliation
repeal bill cannot be filibustered in the Senate and would need only a majority vote to pass. The budget would
turn Medicaid into block grants to the states, cutting health care spending for the poor by $900 billion. The food
stamp program would also be turned into block grants and cut by hundreds of billions of dollars. Special
education, Pell Grants, job training and housing assistance would all be cut. Medicare would transition to a
system where future seniors would be encouraged to use government-funded vouchers to purchase insurance in
the private market.” The resolution passed 228 to 199. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times,
3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget For Fiscal Year 2016. In April 2015,
Walters voted for a conference report outlining the Republican Congressional budget for fiscal year 2016 and
budget levels for 2017 through 2025. “House and Senate Republicans agreed on a unified budget plan Wednesday
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that would allow them to bypass Democrats and send President Barack Obama legislation to repeal or revise his
landmark health-care law. The budget proposal spells out the Republican Party’s priorities by calling for $5.3
trillion in spending cuts to reach balance in nine years.” An agreement to pass the Conference Report passed 226 to
197. [S CON RES 11, Vote #183; On Agreeing to the Conference Report, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Conference Report Reduced Funding For Pell Grants, Low-Income Housing Assistance Programs, And
Food Stamp Program. “The budget slashes domestic discretionary spending by trimming away at several
major priorities for Democrats. The final bill includes a reduction in funding for federal Pell Grants and
housing programs for low-income earners, and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also
known as food stamps.” [Washington Post, 4/29/15]

STEM Gateway Grants
2015: Walters Voted Against Authorizing STEM Gateway Grants For Women, Minorities, And
Low-Income Students
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Authorize STEM Education Grants For Women,
Minorities, And Low-Income Students. In February 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would have
established a STEM Gateways program for state education agencies to issue grants for educating girls,
underrepresented minorities and low-income students in the science, technology, engineering and math fields at
elementary schools and secondary schools.” The amendment failed, 204 to 217. [HR 5, Vote #95, 2/26/15; Bangor
Daily News, 2/27/15]

Early Childhood Education
2015: Walters Voted Against Authorizing Funds For Early Childhood Education Scholarships
2015: Walters Voted Against Authorizing Funds For Early Childhood Education Scholarships. In July 2015,
Walters voted against the “Meng, D-N.Y., amendment that would create a program under which the Education
Department would provide grants for early childhood education scholarships, professional development and
licensing credentials, or increased compensation for educators who have attained specific qualifications. The
amendment would also require each state that applies for a grant to include in its application a description of its
comprehensive early childhood professional development system, and grant recipients must maintain their fiscal
effort for the activities supported by the grant funds for a fiscal year at levels equal to or greater than their fiscal
effort for such activities during the preceding fiscal year.” The amendment failed 205 to 224. [HR 5, Vote #417,
7/8/15; CQ, 7/8/15]

State Education Funding
Walters Opposed A Proposal To Commit $7.9 Billion To California Schools
2009: Walters Opposed A Proposal To Commit $7.9 Billion To Schools After Voters Rejected It And
Democrats Pushed It Forward Anyway. “The issue involves billions of dollars and a ballot measure so important
to schools that the California Teachers Association spent more than $7 million in a failed attempt to pass
Proposition 1B. One month after the initiative died, Democrats are proposing to pay schools the same $7.9 billion
that was the heart of the measure and to begin payments the same year, 2011-2012. The funding commitment is part
of a massive budget-balancing plan crafted by a joint legislative conference committee and scheduled to be voted
upon this week by the Senate and Assembly. Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, said the proposal to commit
$7.9 billion to schools directly contradicts the people's will. ‘The voters have spoken and we need to listen,’
Walters said. ‘Unfortunately, the majority party in Sacramento isn't listening.’” [Sacramento Bee, 6/21/09]

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Election Law & Campaign Finance
Significant Findings
 Walters voted against a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United in both congress and
the California state senate
 Before she joined Congress, Walters championed “full and timely disclosure” of campaign spending
“to keep the system clean.” But then Walters went to Washington, and in an interview about money
in politics, Walters said she discovered how important it was that members of Congress raise money
“in order to get your message out.” In the same interview, Walters admitted she was “spending most
of my time” in Congress “trying to learn my way around D.C. … learning and listening.” And so,
when given the opportunity practice what she had preached in California in 2007 – and force
transparency in special interest campaign spending – or demonstrate the ‘lessons’ she’d learned
“around DC.,” Walters sided with the Swamp and voted to block the DISCLOSE Act – twice.

Citizens United
2015: Walters Voted To Block Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
2015: Walters Voted To Block Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United. In January 2015,
Walters voted To Block a motion to require Congress to vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn the
Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision and promote transparency in our political system. The previous question
carried, 238-182. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 38,
Vote #38, 1/21/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 1/21/15]

2014: Walters Voted Against Calling A Constitutional Convention To Overturn Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against A Measure That Would Constitute An Application To Call A Constitutional
Convention For The Sole Of Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To Overturn Citizens United. “This
measure would constitute an application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention pursuant
to Article V of the United States Constitution for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States
Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech and
would further declare that money does not constitute speech and may be legislatively limited. This measure would
state that it constitutes a continuing application to call a constitutional convention until at least 2/3 of the state
legislatures apply to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for that sole purpose. This
measure would also state that it is an application for a limited constitutional convention and does not grant
Congress the authority to call a constitutional convention for any purpose other than for the sole purpose set forth in
this measure.” [California State Assembly, AJR 1, chaptered 6/27/14]

2014: Walters Voted Against Asking Voters If There Should Be An Amendment Proposed To
Overturn Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Require The Secretary Of State To Submit To Voters An
Advisory Question Asking Whether An Amendment Should Be Proposed To Overturn Citizens United. “This
bill would call a special election to be consolidated with the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. The bill
would require the Secretary of State to submit to the voters at the November 4, 2014, consolidated election an
advisory question asking whether the Congress of the United States should propose, and the California Legislature
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should ratify, an amendment or amendments to the United States Constitution to overturn Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission (2010) 558 U.S. 310, and other applicable judicial precedents, as specified. The bill
would require the Secretary of State to communicate the results of this election to the Congress of the United
States.” [California State Senate, SB-1272, chaptered 7/22/14]

2012: Walters Voted Against A Resolution That Expressed Disagreement With The Citizens United
Decision
2012: Walters Voted Against A Resolution That Expressed The California Legislature’s Disagreement With
The Citizens United Decision. “This measure would memorialize the Legislature’s disagreement with the decision
of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, and would call upon the
United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to overturn
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and to restore constitutional rights and fair elections to the
people.” [California State Assembly, AJR-22, chaptered 7/12/12]

Dark Money
Before She Joined Congress, Walters Championed “Full And Timely Disclosure” Of Campaign
Spending “To Keep The System Clean”…
2007: Walters On Campaign Finance: “Full And Timely Disclosure … Will Do More To Keep The System
Clean Than Modifying The Time During Which Contributions Are Made.” “Whenever politicians are
confronted with the problem of money in politics, one of them invariably starts talking about disclosure. It
happened last week, when I asked Orange County lawmakers what they thought about the governor’s proposal to
ban fundraising during certain parts of the year. Repeatedly, lawmakers told me the solution was more disclosure.
‘Full and timely disclosure … will do more to keep the system clean than modifying the time during which
contributions are made,’ Assemblywoman Mimi Walters said in a typical response.” [Orange County Register,
3/30/07]

…But After She Arrived In Washington, Walters Complained That Fundraising Was An
“Unfortunate Part” Of Being In Congress Because “You Have To Make Sure You Have Money In
Order To Get Your Message Out”…
AUDIO: May 2015: Walters Said Fundraising Was An “Unfortunate Part” Of Being In Congress But “You
Have To Make Sure That You Have Money In Order To Get Your Message Out.” SIEGEL: “I'm curious. It is
said that being a member of the House of Representatives is to be in constant campaign mode. have you both spent
any time fundraising already, and if so, how much time? Mimi Walters, you first.” WALTERS: “Well, you always
have to fundraise, and that's the unfortunate part about this job because you have to make sure that you have money
in order to get your message out. We have very short terms in Congress” [NPR, All Things Considered, 5/21/15]

Walters Then Spent “Most Of My Time” In Congress “Really… Trying To Learn My Way Around
D.C. … Just Learning And Listening”…
AUDIO: May 2015: Walters On Fundraising In Congress: “I've Really Been Trying To Learn My Way
Around D.C. So I've Really Been Spending Most Of My Time Just Learning And Listening.” WALTERS:
“I've spent some time - not a tremendous amount of time because I've really been trying to learn my way around
D.C. So I've really been spending most of my time just learning and listening.” [NPR, All Things Considered,
5/21/15]

…Before Finally Voting Twice To Block A Vote On A Bill To Force Transparency In Special
Interest Campaign Spending
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2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The DISCLOSE Act
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The DISCLOSE Act. In May 2016, Walters voted To Block
consideration of a vote that would “force a vote on: The Opioid Abuse Crisis Act, which provides $600 million in
fully paid-for vital new resources to address the opioid epidemic that kills 78 Americans every day; and The
DISCLOSE Act, which would bring desperately needed transparency to the enormous amounts of special interest
secret money unleashed by the Supreme Court’s wildly destructive Citizens United decision.” The previous
question carried, 239-176. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on the Opioid Abuse Crisis
Act and the DISCLOSE Act. [H Res 744, Vote #239, 5/25/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 5/25/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The DISCLOSE Act
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Legislation To Require Dark Money Groups To Disclose
Their Donors. In May 2016, Walters voted To Block consideration of “the DISCLOSE Act, which would bring
desperately needed transparency to the tidal wave of secret money unleashed by the Supreme Court’s wildly
destructive Citizen’s United decision, requiring corporate CEOs to stand by their ads in the same way candidates
do; and compelling corporations and outside groups to disclose their campaign spending to shareholders, members,
and the public.” The previous question passed, 239 to 177. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 732, Vote #196, 5/17/16; Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Previous
Questions, 5/17/16]

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Energy Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters said that oil drilling “is very safe today”
 Walters has accepted $157,100 from the oil and gas industry
 Walters voted to approve the Keystone pipeline
 Walters voted for protecting oil & gas companies from publicly disclosing payments to foreign
governments

Pipeline Projects
Walters Voted To Streamline Pipeline And Energy Transmition Approval Processes
Walters Voted For Streamlining The Pipeline Approval Process. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of
the bill that would establish the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the sole lead agency for the permitting
of proposals to build or expand natural gas pipelines. The bill would require the commission to set deadlines by
which federal agencies would need to take certain actions as part of the pipeline project proposal review process
and would, in the event an agency fails to meet a deadline set by the commission, require the head of the agency to
notify Congress and set forth a recommended implementation plan for the completion of the action.” Passed by a
vote of 248-179. [H R 2910, Vote #402, 7/19/17; CQ, 7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against Curbing The Eminent Domain Authority of Pipeline Projects. In July 2017, Walters
voted against: “Watson Coleman, D-N.J., motion to recommit the bill to the House Energy and Commerce
Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would prohibit approval of an
application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the Natural Gas Act unless the applicant
agrees not to exercise its eminent domain authority under such law.” According to the Democratic Leader’s Office,
“Democrats’ Motion to Recommit would add a requirement to the underlying bill that project applicants agree not
to exercise eminent domain authority.” Motion rejected by a vote of 189-239/ [H R 2910, Vote #401, 7/19/17; CQ,
7/19/17; Democratic Leader’s Office, Motion to Recommit, 7/19/17]
Walters Voted For Establishing A New System For The Approval And Permitting Of Border-Crossing Oil
And Gas Pipelines And Electrical Transmission Lines. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that
would establish a new system for the approval and permitting of border-crossing oil and gas pipelines and electrical
transmission lines. The bill would require sponsors of border-crossing oil pipelines and electricity transmission
facilities that cross the U.S. borders into Canada and Mexico to receive a "certificate of crossing" from the relevant
federal agency in order to build or modify their projects, thereby eliminating the need for a presidential permit. The
bill would eliminate the requirement under current law that the Energy Department approve the transmission of
electricity from the U.S. to another country.” The bill passed by a vote of 254-175. [H R 2883, Vote #398, 7/19/17;
CQ, 7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission From Allowing An Oil Or
Natural Gas Pipeline Project On Lands Managed For Natural Resource Conservation Or Recreation. In July
2017, Walters voted against: “Tsongas, D-Mass., amendment that would prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission from issuing a certificate of crossing for an oil or natural gas pipeline project if any part of such
facility would be located on lands required, by federal, state, or local law, to be managed for natural resource
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conservation or recreation.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 179-247.[H R 2883, Vote #396, 7/19/17;
CQ, 7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against Establishing The State Department As Having The Agency Of Jurisdiction
Regarding Permitting Cross-Border Oil Pipelines. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Engel, D-N.Y.,
amendment that would establish the State Department as the agency of jurisdiction with respect to permitting
authority for cross-border oil pipelines.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 182-246. [H R 2883, Vote #395,
7/19/17; CQ, 7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against A Motion Requiring Iron And Steel Products Used In The Border-Crossing Facility
To Be Produced in the United States. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “O'Halleran, D-Ariz., motion to
recommit the bill to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately
with an amendment that would require, as a condition of issuing a certificate of crossing, that all iron and steel
products used in the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of a border-crossing facility would be
produced in the United States.” According to the Democratic Leader’s Office, “Democrats’ Motion to Recommit
would add a requirement to the underlying bill that all iron and steel products used in construction, connection,
operation, and maintenance of the border-crossing facility be produced in the United States.” Motion rejected by a
vote of 193-232. [H R 2883, Vote #397, 7/19/17; CQ, 7/19/17; Democratic Leader’s Office, Motion to Recommit,
7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, To Prepare A Supplement
To Its Environmental Impact Statement. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Beyer, D-Va., amendment that
would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, when conducting a project-related review under the
National Environmental Policy Act, to prepare a supplement to its environmental impact statement in certain cases,
such as if the commission makes a substantial change to the proposed action related to environmental concerns, or
if there were to be “significant new circumstances or information” related to environmental concerns with bearing
on the application.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 186-222. [H R 2910, Vote #400, 7/19/17; CQ,
7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission From Allowing An Oil Or
Natural Gas Pipeline Project On Lands Managed For Natural Resource Conservation Or Recreation. In July
2017, Walters voted against: “Tsongas, D-Mass., amendment that would that would prohibit the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission from issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to an oil or natural gas
pipeline project if any part of such facility would be located on lands required, by federal, state, or local law, to be
managed for natural resource conservation or recreation.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 180-249. [H R
2910, Vote #399, 7/19/17; CQ, 7/19/17]

Keystone Pipeline
2015: Walters Voted To Approve The Keystone XL Pipeline
2015: Walters Voted For Approving The Keystone XL Pipeline. In January 2015, Walters voted for approving
the Keystone XL pipeline. “The House voted Friday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, seizing on the
momentum from a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling hours earlier that removed the last major legal obstacle to
building the politically charged oil project.” The bill passed 266 to 153. [HR 3, Vote #16, 1/09/15; Politico,
1/09/15]
2015: Walters Said She Was “Proud” To Approve The Construction Of The Keystone Pipeline. “As a
new member of Congress, I'm proud that in our first week we passed bipartisan legislation that will hire more
of our nation's hard-working veterans, will restore the 40-hour work week, and approve the construction of the
Keystone pipeline that will create thousands of jobs.” [Republican Leadership Press Conference, VIDEO 0:100:28, 1/13/15]

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2015: Walters Voted Against Holding Pipeline Owners Liable For Explosions
2015: Walters Voted Against Motion To Require Pipeline Owners, Not Taxpayers, Are Liable For Any
Cleanup Costs Associated With Pipeline Explosion. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion to
recommit that would require that natural gas pipeline owners, not taxpayers, are liable for any damages, repair, and
clean-up in the wake of a natural gas pipeline explosion. [HR 161, Vote #40, 1/21/15; Democratic Leader –
Motions to Recommit, 1/21/15]

Other Votes
Walters Voted For Modifying Non-Federal Hydropower Project Regulations To Extend Preliminary Permits
To Five Years. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would specify a variety of
timeframes and procedures for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to follow in carrying out required
permitting and licensing activities for non-federal hydropower projects and would make FERC the lead agency for
coordinating all applicable federal authorizations. It would extend, from three years to four, the duration of a
preliminary permit for proposed non-federal hydropower projects and would allow project sponsors to initiate
construction up to 10 years after a proposed project receives a license from FERC.” The bill passed 257-166. [HR
3043, Vote #620, 11/8/17; CQ, 11/8/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring That Federal Agencies Work With Stakeholders To Create New
Hydropower Licensing Rules. In November 2017, Walters voted against: “Rush, D-Ill., amendment that
would replace the entirety of the bill's provisions with a requirement that a number of federal agencies work
alongside other stakeholders, including tribal organizations, to develop a rule that would provide a new process
for coordinated federal hydropower project licensing.” The amendment failed 234-185. [HR 3043, Vote #619,
11/8/17; CQ, 11/8/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, To Prepare A Supplement
To Its Environmental Impact Statement. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Beyer, D-Va., amendment that
would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, when conducting a project-related review under the
National Environmental Policy Act, to prepare a supplement to its environmental impact statement in certain cases,
such as if the commission makes a substantial change to the proposed action related to environmental concerns, or
if there were to be “significant new circumstances or information” related to environmental concerns with bearing
on the application.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 186-222. [H R 2910, Vote #400, 7/19/17; CQ,
7/19/17]

Oil & Gas
Walters Voted For Protecting Oil & Gas Companies From Publicly Disclosing Payments To
Foreign Governments
2017: Walters Voted For Protecting Oil & Gas Companies From Having To Publicly Disclose Payments To
Foreign Governments. In February 2017, Walters voted for for “passage of the joint resolution that would nullify
a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that requires companies that develop oil, natural gas or minerals to
publicly report in detail payments to foreign governments or to the U.S. government totaling at least $100,000
annually per project for extraction, exploration or export of these resources.” The resolution passed by a vote of
235-187. [HJRes 41, Vote #72, 2/1/17; CQ, 2/1/17]

Walters Co-Sponsored And Repeatedly Voted For Lifting 40-Year Crude Oil Ban
2015: Walters Cosponsored Legislation That Would Allow The U.S. To Export Oil And “Prohibits Any
Federal Official From Imposing Or Enforcing Any Restriction On The Export Of Crude Oil. [H.R. 702, 114th
Congress, introduced 2/4/15]
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2015: Walters: “Mister Speaker, I Rise Today In Support Of H.R. 702 – Legislation That Would Lift The
40-Year-Old Ban On U.S. Oil Exports.” “Mister Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 702 – legislation
that would lift the 40-year-old ban on U.S. oil exports. In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the ban into law
in response to gasoline shortages and the Arab oil embargo. While the ban served a purpose nearly 40 years ago
– much has changed since that time.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 10/9/15]
2015: Walters: “The United States Is The Largest Petroleum And Natural Gas Producer In The World.
Our Self-Imposed Export Ban Doesn’t Make Sense.” “Today, we need an energy policy that aligns with our
current economic and political climate. The United States is the largest petroleum and natural gas producer in
the world. Our self-imposed export ban doesn’t make sense, and does nothing but hinder economic growth.”
[Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 10/9/15]
2015: Walters: “Having The Option To Put U.S. Crude Oil On The World Market Would Benefit
Americans.” “If the ban is lifted this year, over 57,000 new supply chain jobs would be created in my home
state of California by 2018. And nationwide, nearly 450,000 new jobs would be created. Having the option to
put U.S. crude oil on the world market would benefit Americans.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 10/9/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Lift A 40-Year Ban On The Export Of Crude Oil Produced In The U.S. In October
2015, Walters voted for a bill that would allow the export of crude oil produced in the United States by removing
the export ban imposed by the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act. “Most [Democrats], though, opposed
Barton’s bill, arguing that its economic impact is overblown and that it will endanger jobs in the refining sector.
They also cite environmental risks in pumping more oil for exports. ‘This legislation eagerly embraces short-term
profits and benefits without understanding — or even considering — the cost of such a major action,’ Rep. Frank
Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) said.” According to the Wall Street Journal, “The White House has threatened to veto the bill,
saying it ‘is not needed at this time.’” The bill passed 261 to 159. [HR 702, Vote #549, 10/09/15; The Hill, 10/9/15;
Wall Street Journal, 10/9/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Block A Motion To Halt Lifting The 40-Year Ban On Crude Oil Exports. In
December 2015, Walters voted To Block a motion to halt lifting a crude oil export ban. According to the
Democratic Leader, “The Democratic Previous Question would stop Republicans from lifting the 40-year old
ban on crude oil exports, protecting vital American refinery jobs and low gas prices from Republicans’
spectacular special-interest giveaway.” The previous question carried, 244-177. A vote against the previous
question was to prevent lifting the crude oil export ban. [H Res 566, Vote #701, 12/17/15; Democratic Leader –
Previous Questions, 12/17/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Comprehensive Energy Bill Which Authorized Crude Oil Exports. In December
2015, Walters voted for a bill that “that would revise national energy efficiency standards, require the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission to designate at least 10 corridors across federal lands in the Eastern U.S. where
pipelines could be built, and require the Department of Energy to expedite decisions on applications to export
liquefied natural gas. As amended, the bill would create a permitting process for cross-border infrastructure
projects, allow U.S. export of crude oil, prohibit U.S. officials from imposing or enforcing restrictions on U.S.
crude oil exports, require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to satisfy regulatory planning and review
requirements, place a filing deadline on judicial cases involving energy projects on federal lands, require studies on
barriers to the export of natural energy resources and on the shipment of crude oil, and incentivize community solar
projects.” The bill passed 249-174. [HR 8, Vote #672, 12/3/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/3/15]
The North American Energy Security And Infrastructure Act Intended To Bolster The Strategic
Petroleum Reserve. “The bill is a large energy package that supporters say reinvests in the Strategic Petroleum
Reserve, modernizes energy infrastructure against cyber attacks, severe weather and electro-magnetic pulse,
and streamlines the approval process for liquefied natural gas export projects.” [Washington Examiner,
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2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment To Lift Ban On Exporting Oil. In December 2015, Walters voted for
an amendment to the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act that would “allow the export of crude
oil produced in the United States by removing the export ban imposed by the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation
Act. The amendment would prohibit U.S. officials from imposing or enforcing restrictions on U.S. crude oil
exports, and would require separate reports on how lifting the ban will affect greenhouse gas emissions, national
security, and jobs for veterans and women.” The amendment was adopted 255-168. [HR 8, Vote #664, 12/2/15; CQ
Floor Votes, 12/2/15]

Walters Toured An Oil Production Field Located Near The Site Of The 2010 BP Oil Spill And Said
Drilling “Is Very Safe Today”
2015: After Touring An Oil Production Field Located Near The Site Of The 2010 BP Oil Spill, Walters Said
Drilling “Is Very Safe Today, Much Safer Than It Was In The Past.” “The House members — seven
Republicans and one Democrat — were flown to a Hess offshore production field about 65 miles off the Louisiana
coast. The production field is in the Mississippi Canyon, a deep-water location near the site of the massive BP oil
spill in 2010. […] ‘I enjoyed learning how we extract oil from the ocean,’ said U.S. Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Calif.,
during the tour of the platform. She said drilling ‘is very safe today, much safer than it was in the past.’”
[Associated Press, 4/9/15]

Walters Said That Offshore Energy Projects “Are Critical To American Energy Independence”
In 2015, Walters Said That Offshore Drilling Is “Critical To American Energy Independence”...
2015: Walters: “I’m Looking Forward To Experiencing Offshore Energy Production First-Hand […] These
Energy Projects Are Critical To American Energy Independence.” “I’m looking forward to experiencing
offshore energy production first-hand on the 2015 Offshore Energy Tour this week. These energy projects are
critical to American energy independence, job creation, and our national security – and I am eager to explore Hess’
Tubular Bells oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico to see how energy is safely produced offshore.” [Rep. Mimi Walters,
Press Release, 4/7/15]
…But In 2004, Said She Would Oppose Efforts To Drill Off The Coast Of California
2004: Walters: “I Will Work To Make Sure Our Environment Is Protected And Preserved By Opposing
Efforts To Drill For Oil Off Our Coast…” Q: “What kinds of laws do you support to preserve the environment
and quality of life in Orange County?” A: “If elected, I will work to make sure our environment is protected and
preserved by opposing efforts to drill for oil off our coast and to ensure that our drinking water is safe from
pollution. Our area is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and I will do everything possible to make sure
that beauty is preserved.” [Orange County Register, 10/28/04]

Walters Has Accepted $157,100 From The Oil And Gas Industry
Over The Course Of Her Career In Congress, Walters Has Accepted $157,100 From The Oil And Gas
Industry. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 8/2/17]

Natural Gas
Walters Said That Exporting Natural Gas “Is A No-Brainer When It Comes To Job Creation And
Strengthening National Security”
2015: Walters: “Exporting American Natural Gas Is A No-Brainer When It Comes To Job Creation And
Strengthening National Security.” “Exporting American natural gas is a no-brainer when it comes to job creation
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and strengthening national security. Expanding LNG exports would not only offer our global allies a reliable
trading partner - but it would also create tens of thousands of U.S. jobs. Despite the U.S. being the world’s largest
producer of natural gas – the Department of Energy has continuously delayed efforts to export LNG to non-Free
Trade Agreement countries. This legislation would simply streamline the approval process for export permits, and
hold Washington bureaucrats accountable by placing a 30-day deadline for the Department of Energy to issue their
final ruling upon completion of a project environmental review. H.R. 351 presents an immense opportunity for the
United States, its citizens, and our trade partners – I am hopeful that my colleagues in the Senate and the President
will act swiftly in the passage of this pro-growth bill.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 1/28/15]

Walters Voted Against Prohibiting LNG Exports To State Sponsors Of Terrorism
2015: Walters Voted Against A Motion To Prohibit LNG Exports To State Sponsors Of Terrorism
& Ensure LNG Exports Are On US-Built Ships. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that
would prohibit LNG exports to any nation that is a state sponsor of terrorism, or to any nation or
corporation that engages in cyber-attacks against the United States, and would ensure that U.S. flagged
and built ships are used to export LNG. The motion to recommit failed, 175-237. [HR 351, Vote #49,
1/28/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 1/22/15]
Walters Voted To Expedite Permits For Natural Gas Pipelines
2015: Walters Voted For Bill To Expedite FERC Permitting For Natural Gas Pipeline Projects. In January
2015, Walters voted for a bill that “would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny a
natural gas pipeline project within one year after receiving a completed application. Federal agencies responsible
for issuing permits would have to issue a ruling within 90 days of when FERC issues its final environmental
statement for the project. Under the bill, FERC could extend that period for another 30 days. The bill would provide
that if a federal agency does not rule within the required time period, the permit will be deemed approved 30 days
later.” The bill passed, 253 to 169. [HR 161, Vote #41, 1/21/15; CQ, 1/21/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Legislation To Require Expedited Consideration Of LNG Export Permit
Applications. In January 2015, Walters voted for legislation that “would require the Energy Department to make a
decision on pending applications to export liquefied natural gas within 30 days of the bill's enactment or at the end
of the public comment period, whichever is later. Under the bill, applications would have to publicly disclose the
countries that would receive the proposed exports. It also would authorize the U.S. Court of Appeals for the circuit
where the proposed export facility will be located to exercise original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil
action pertaining to such applications. The court would be required to order the Energy Department to approve any
applications within 30 days if it finds the agency did not issue a decision by the bill's deadline.” [HR 351, Vote #50,
1/28/15; CQ, 1/28/15]

Fracking
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prevented Fracking On Federal
Land
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prevented Hydraulic Fracturing On Federal
Land. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would remove the bill’s prohibition on BLM from
implementing its final rule governing fracking on federal lands.” Specifically, the amendment struck “section 439
from the bill which provides for prohibitions regarding hydraulic fracturing.” The amendment failed 250 to 179.
[HR 2822, H.AMDT.576, Vote #402, 7/8/15; Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/8/15]

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Environmental Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters opposed cap-and-trade legislation in California.
 Walters voted in favor of legislation that would exempt states from complying with the Clean Power
Plan, and applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to halt enforcement of the plan.
 Walters repeatedly voted for legislation that censored science from public decision-making.
 Walters voted to block consideration of a bill to ensure Flint children obtain safe drinking water and
health, nutritional, and educational support.
 Walters repeatedly co-sponsored and voted for legislation that undermined the Clean Water Act.
 Walters repeatedly co-sponsored legislation that would amend the Clean Air Act to exclude carbon
dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Climate Change
Walters Voted Against Requiring Forest Management Plans To Include Climate Change Mitigation
And Reauthorizing Counties To Receive Timber Payments From The National Forest Service
Walters Voted Against Requiring Forest Management Plans To Include Climate Change Mitigation And
Reauthorizing Counties To Receive Timber Payments From The National Forest Service. In November 2017,
Walters voted against: “O'Halleran, D-Ariz., motion to recommit the bill to the House Natural Resources
Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would reauthorize, through
2020, the program that allows counties adjacent to National Forest Service lands to receive a percentage of the
agency's timber sales revenues equal to their average payment in previous years, and would also require any forest
management plan to include strategies for climate change mitigation.” The motion was rejected 230-189. [HR
2936, Vote #597, 11/1/17; CQ, 11/1/17]

Walters Voted Against Striking A Provision From The NDAA Stating Climate Change Poses A
Threat To National Security
Walters Voted Against Striking A Provision From The NDAA Stating Climate Change Poses A Threat To
National Security. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Perry, R-Pa., amendment that would eliminate the bill's
provision that would express the sense of Congress that climate change is a direct threat to national security, and
would eliminate the provision that would require the secretary of Defense to report to Congress on vulnerabilities to
military installations and combatant commands resulting from climate change-related effects.” The amendment was
rejected by a vote of 185-234. [H R 2810, Vote #368, 7/13/17; CQ, 7/13/17]

2017: Walters Voted To Loosen Air Quality Regulations
Walters Voted For “Extend[ing] For Eight Years The Deadline For The EPA To Implement New National
Ambient Air Quality Standards For Ground-Level Ozone.” In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill
that would extend for eight years the deadline for the EPA to implement new National Ambient Air Quality
Standards for ground-level ozone (the EPA issued such deadlines on Oct. 26, 2015). The bill would require the
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EPA to review the national ambient air quality standards for each pollutant every ten years, instead of every five,
and would require the agency to evaluate possible adverse effects of standard changes, including effects related to
public health, welfare and economics, prior to establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard.” The
bill passed by a vote of 229-199. [H R 806, Vote #391, 7/18/17; CQ, 7/18/17]
Walters Voted Against A Motion To Prohibit Implementation Of New Air Quality Standards If Those
Standards Could Pose Health Risks To Those Without Access To “Affordable, Comprehensive” Health
Care. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Cartwright, D-Pa., motion to recommit the bill to the House Energy
and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would
prohibit implementation of the bill's provisions if the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, in consultation
with the Congressional Budget Office, finds such implementation could increase various health risks for
individuals without access to "affordable, comprehensive" health insurance.” According to the Democratic
Leader’s Office, “Democrats’ Motion to Recommit would prohibit implementation of the underlying bill if the
Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee finds that application of the underlying bill could increase health
risks to vulnerable populations including children, seniors, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and minority and
low-income communities.” Motion rejected by a vote of 191-235. [H R 806, Vote #390, 7/18/17; CQ, 7/18/17;
Democratic Leader’s Office, Motion to Recommit, 7/18/17]

Enforcement And Arbitration
Walters Voted Against Eliminating The Forest Management Dispute Arbitration Program. In November
2017, Walters voted against: “Khanna, D-Calif., amendment that would eliminate the forest management dispute
arbitration pilot program that would be established under the bill.” The amendment was rejected 232-189. [HR
2936, Vote #594, 11/1/17; CQ, 11/1/17]
NCPA: The Underlying Bill Would Block The Public From Going To Court To Enforce Environmental
Laws. “H.R. 2936 prevents the public from going to court to enforce environmental laws and hold the
government accountable when it violates the law.” [NCPA, 10/31/17]
Walters Voted For Requiring The Federal Government To Provide Advance Notice To The Public Before
Entering Into Consent Decrees, Placing Onerous Restrictions On How The Government Settles Lawsuits
When It Has Been Accused Of Violating The Law. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill, as
amended, that would require the federal government to provide advance public notice when it plans to enter into
discussions regarding consent decrees and would codify and expand certain disclosure practices with regard to the
Treasury Department's Judgment Fund payments. It would also allow counsel for the House of Representatives to
intervene or appear as amicus curiae in any federal, state or local court. It would establish a new reporting deadline
for the attorney general to inform Congress whether the Justice Department will contest, or refrain from defending,
the constitutionality of a provision of federal law in court.” The bill passed 234-187. [HR 469, Vote #588,
10/25/17; CQ, 10/25/17]
Walters Voted Against Exempting Settlements Entered Into By Assistant Attorneys General From The
Bill’s Notification Requirements. In October 2017, Walters voted against: “Cartwright, D-Pa., amendment
that would exempt, from the bill's provisions that would require advance public notice for certain settlement
agreements, settlement agreements entered into by the assistant attorney generals under the process, known as
the Meese Policy, for assistant attorney generals to accept, recommend acceptance, or reject settlement offers.”
The amendment failed 232-186. [HR 469, Vote #587, 10/25/17; CQ, 10/25/17]
Walters Voted Against Exempting Settlement Agreements Related To Improving Air And Water Quality
From The Bill’s Notification Requirements. In October 2017, Walters voted against: “McEachin, D-Va.,
amendment that would exempt, from the bill's provisions that would require advance public notice for certain
settlement agreements, settlement agreements related to improvement or maintenance of air or water quality.”
The amendment was rejected 226-187. [HR 469, Vote #586, 10/25/17; CQ, 10/25/17]

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Walters Voted Against Exempting Settlement Agreements Regarding Improving Access To Affordable
High-Speed Broadband From The Bill’s Notification Requirements. In October 2017, Walters voted
against: “Johnson, D-Ga., amendment that would exempt, from the bill's provisions that would require advance
public notice for certain settlement agreements, settlement agreements pertaining to deadlines set by Congress
related to improving access to affordable high-speed broadband in under-served markets.” The amendment was
rejected 231-185. [HR 469, Vote #585, 10/25/17; CQ, 10/25/17]

Cap-And-Trade
Walters Opposed Cap-And-Trade In California
Cap-And-Trade Was Considered A “Critical Component” Of California’s Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Orange County Register: “The Cap-And-Trade Program Is A Critical Component Of The State’s Plan To
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions To 1990 Levels By 2020.” “The cap-and-trade program is a critical
component of the state’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The program sets a
ceiling on emissions while also establishing a market for carbon credits, which are like pollution permits that big
emitters can buy and sell, depending on their needs.” [Orange County Register, 3/26/13]
2013: Walters Opposed Legislation That Set Green-House Gas Emission Standards And Established A CapAnd-Trade Program In California
2013: Orange County Register: Walters Voiced “Strong Opposition” To Legislation That Set Green-House
Gas Emission Standards And Established A Cap-And-Trade Program. “At Friday's meeting, Walters voiced
strong opposition to Assembly Bill 32, which set greenhouse-gas emission standards and a cap-and-trade program.
‘It's affecting our businesses, our schools,’ she said.” [Orange County Register, 4/11/13]
Assembly Bill 32 Is Also Known As The Global Warming Solutions Act Of 2006. “Walters’ proposal seeks
to exempt University of California and California State University campuses from the new cap-and-trade
program established under the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, otherwise known as Assembly Bill 32
or AB32, one of the nation’s most ambitious environmental laws.” [Orange County Register, 3/26/13]
2013: Walters Introduced Legislation In The State Senate That Would Exempt State Universities From The
Cap-And-Trade Program
2013: Walters Introduced Legislation In The State Senate That Would Exempt State Universities From A
Cap-And-Trade Program Established Under The Global Warming Solutions Act Of 2006. “California's cashstrapped public universities would save millions of dollars under legislation proposed by state Sen. Mimi Walters,
R-Irvine, but the bill's prospects are uncertain because it would alter a far-reaching global-warming law beloved by
environmentalists. Walters' proposal seeks to exempt University of California and California State University
campuses from the new cap-and-trade program established under the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,
otherwise known as Assembly Bill 32, one of the nation's most ambitious environmental laws.” [Orange County
Register, 3/26/13]

Clean Power Plan
2016: Walters Applauded The Supreme Court’s Decision To Halt Enforcement Of The Clean
Power Plan And Criticized The Plan’s Economic Impact
2016: Walters: “I Applaud The Supreme Court’s Decision To Temporarily Halt Enforcement Of The
President’s Clean Power Plan, Which Is A Reckless Regulatory Attack On American Businesses And Jobs.”
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“I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily halt enforcement of the President’s Clean Power Plan,
which is a reckless regulatory attack on American businesses and jobs. The reality of the President’s liberal energy
agenda is that it will drive up energy costs and reduce consumer access to affordable energy sources. Forcing a
shift away from traditional energy resources would ultimately stifle the economy for years to come and harm
consumers’ pocketbooks. I’m encouraged that the Supreme Court temporarily blocked this plan and I look forward
to working with my colleagues to protect Americans from unnecessary energy rate hikes.” [Rep. Mimi Walters,
Press Release, 2/10/16]
2015: Walters Criticized The Clean Power Plan’s Economic Impact, Claiming It Would Raise Electricity
Costs And “Reduce Reliability For Consumers.” “Last June, the EPA proposed a rule for existing power plants,
known as the ‘Clean Power Plan.’ This rule would mandate new carbon reduction goals for each state - effectively
changing the way electricity is generated, distributed, and consumed in the United States. The economic impact of
this rule is very troubling – it could mean increased electricity costs and reduced reliability for consumers. In fact,
under the Clean Power Plan, electricity rates would increase by an average of 15% in a majority of states.” [Rep.
Mimi Walters, Press Release, 6/24/15]

2015: Walters Voted In Favor Of Legislation That Would Exempt States From Complying With
The Clean Power Plan Until All Judicial Reviews Are Complete
2015: Walters Voted In Favor Of The Ratepayer Protection Act. [H.R. 2042, Vote #384, 6/24/15]
Bill Would Exempt States From Complying With The Clean Power Plan “Until All Judicial Reviews Are
Complete.” “Mister Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2042, the Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill
would protect states and families from EPA regulatory overreach and significant spikes in electricity costs. […]
The economic impact of this rule is very troubling – it could mean increased electricity costs and reduced
reliability for consumers. In fact, under the Clean Power Plan, electricity rates would increase by an average of
15% in a majority of states. This bill would protect ratepayers and exempt states from complying with the rule
until all judicial reviews are complete. It would also allow governors to opt out of compliance with the rule if
there would be a significant impact on the state’s ratepayers.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 6/24/15]

Climate Science
Censoring Science From Public Decision Making
2015: Walters Voted To Prohibit EPA Regulations That Relied Upon Non-Public Scientific Research,
Limiting EPA’s Ability To Combat Pollution And Climate Change
2015: Walters Voted To Prohibit EPA Regulations That Relied Upon Non-Public Scientific Research. In
March 2015, Walters voted for a bill that “prohibits EPA from proposing, finalizing or disseminating a rule or other
‘covered action’ unless all scientific and technical information used to decide upon the rule is made available to the
public so the research can be independently analyzed and reproduced.” The bill passed 241 to 175. [HR 1030, Vote
#125, 3/18/15; CQ House Action Reports, 3/13/15]
Bill Would Limit EPA’s Ability To Write Regulations To Combat Pollution And Climate Change.
“Critics say the bill would severely handicap the EPA’s ability to write regulations necessary to fight pollution
and climate change and protect the environment and human health, and would require the EPA to violate
patient confidentiality. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy has criticized the accusation from the GOP, saying
transparency and sound science are among the agency’s priorities.” [The Hill, 2/27/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Prohibit Federal Agencies From Considering Greenhouse Gases And Their Link To
Climate Change When Reviewing Environmental Permits For Government Construction Projects

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2015: Walters Voted To Prohibit Federal Agencies From Considering Greenhouse Gases And Their Link To
Climate Change When Reviewing Environmental Permits For Government Construction Projects. In
September 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to HR 348 that would “bar federal agencies from using draft
guidance for accounting for greenhouse gas emissions and their link to climate change in reviewing environmental
permits for federal government construction projects.” The amendment passed 223 to 186. [HR 348, Vote #514,
9/25/15; Citizen Times, 10/02/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Resolutions Disapproving Of New Regulations Mandating Steep Cuts In
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing U.S. Power Plants
2015: Walters Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of New Regulations Forcing Steep Cuts In Greenhouse
Gas Emissions From Existing U.S. Power Plants. In December 2015, Walters voted for a resolution that would
“disapprove of the Environmental Protection Agency emissions rule for existing power plants issued on Oct. 23,
2015. The resolution provides that the rule will have no force or effect. The EPA rule sets different emissions
targets for 49 states based on their existing energy profile and requires each state to reduce emissions by a certain
amount by 2030. Under the rule, states are required to submit proposed plans on how to reduce emissions to the
EPA by June 2016, with the agency evaluating whether the plans reduce emissions and are enforceable.” The
resolution was adopted by a vote of 242-180: [S J RES 24, Vote #650, 12/1/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/01/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of New Regulations Mandating Steep Cuts In
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Future U.S. Power Plants. In December 2015, Walters voted for the passage
of a resolution that would “disapprove of the Environmental Protection Agency emissions rule for new power
plants issued on Oct. 23, 2015. The resolution provides that the rule will have no force or effect. The EPA rule sets
specific emission limits for new fossil-fuel electrical power plants, limiting large new natural-gas-fired turbines to
1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour and smaller turbines to 1,100 pounds of carbon dioxide per
megawatt-hour, with the option of averaging emissions over multiple years to allow for operational flexibility.” The
resolution was adopted 235-188. [S J RES 23, Vote #651, 12/1/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/01/15]

Flint Water Crisis
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Ensure Flint Children Obtain Safe
Drinking Water And Health, Nutritional, And Educational Support
2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Ensure Flint Children Obtain Safe Drinking
Water And Health, Nutritional, And Educational Support. In May 2016, Walters voted To Block consideration
of a vote that would “address this public health emergency by helping Flint residents obtain safe drinking water and
ensuring that the nearly 9,000 Flint children under the age of 6 who are at risk due to their exposure to leadcontaminated water receive the health, nutritional, and educational support they need to thrive.” The previous
question carried, 233-174. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on safe drinking water and
support for Flint children. [H Res 743, Vote #231, 5/24/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 5/24/16]

Pollution
Walters Voted To Prohibit The Regulation Of Certain Pesticides
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Ensure That Existing Clean Water Protections Apply To The Use
Of Pesticides That Are Exempted From Regulations. In May 2017, Walters voted against: “Esty, D-Conn.,
amendment that would require that the bill's provisions related to permit exemptions not apply to ingredients or
chemicals in pesticides that contain certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances previously established by
federal law.” According to the Congressional Record, the amendment “sought to ensure that existing clean water
protections apply to the release of these toxic chemicals into the environment.” The amendment was rejected, 229191. [HR 953, Vote #279, 5/24/17; CQ, 5/24/17; Congressional Record, 5/24/17]
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Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Protect Fisheries From Unregulated Pesticides. In May 2017,
Walters voted against: “Huffman, D-Calif., amendment that would clarify that none of the bill's provisions would
prevent the EPA or a state from requiring a permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for the use of a
pesticide that would have a negative impact on fisheries.” According to the Congressional Record, the amendment
“sought to protect commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries from the negative impacts of unregulated
discharge.” The amendment was rejected, 230-189. [HR 953, Vote #280, 5/24/17; CQ, 5/24/17; Congressional
Record, 5/24/17]
Walters Voted Against Preventing Special Interests From Undermining Public Health. In May 2017, Walters
voted against: “McGovern, D-Mass., motion to recommit the bill to the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would exempt from the bill's
provisions a discharge of a pesticide if its manufacturer or distributor made a political contribution to the president
or to any federal official responsible for its registration, regulation or the approval of its use.” According to the
Congressional Record, Rep. McGovern said, “This amendment fights back against the corrupting influence of
political contributions from pesticide companies. It would ensure that existing science-based protections for our
families and our environment cannot be overturned by a well-timed contribution to President Trump or to those in
his administration charged with implementing the law.” The motion failed, 230-183. [HR 953, Vote #281, 5/24/17;
CQ, 5/24/17; Congressional Record, 5/24/17]
Walters Voted For A Bill That Prohibited The EPA From Regulating Certain Pesticides. In May 2017,
Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would prohibit the EPA and states from requiring permits for the point
source use of a pesticide registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. It would prohibit
the EPA or states from requiring a Federal Water Pollution Control Act permit for the use of registered pesticides
near navigable waters.” The bill passed, 265-165. [HR 953, Vote #282, 5/24/17; CQ, 5/24/17]

Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Could Undermine The Clean Water Act
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Expressing The Sense Of The House That The Waters Of The
U.S. Rule Should Be Withdrawn
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Expressing The Sense Of The House Of Representatives That The
Waters Of The United States Rule Should Be Withdrawn Or Vacated. [H.Res. 152, 115th Congress, introduced
2/27/17]
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Require The Obama Administration To Withdraw
The Waters Of The U.S. Rule
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Require The Obama Administration To Withdraw
The Waters Of The United States Rule. “U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following
statement after voting in support of H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. This bipartisan bill
would require the Obama Administration to withdraw the proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule – a
rule which significantly expands the federal government’s jurisdiction to regulate waters and adjacent lands. Rep.
Walters is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 1732.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 5/12/15; H.R. 1732, 114th
Congress, introduced 4/13/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Halting EPA’s Waters Of The United States Rulemaking Relating To Smaller
Waterways That Feed Into Larger Ones. In May 2015, Walters voted for the Regulatory Integrity Protection
Act which “would require the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw its Waters of the United
States rule. The rule would define the EPA’s oversight authority over streams, ponds and small waterways that
feed into larger ones...” According to Rep. Donna Edwards, “H.R. 1732 would halt the current Clean Water
rulemaking, and require the agencies to withdraw the proposed rule and restart the rulemaking process. This is
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after one million public comments, a 208 day comment period, and over 400 public hearings.” The bill passed
261 to 155. [HR 1732, Vote # 219, 5/12/15; The Hill, 4/29/15; Edwards Press Release, 4/29/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Issuing Final Clean Water Rules If They Violated
Previous Court Decisions. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Regulatory Integrity
Protection Act proposed by Rep. Donna Edwards. According to Edwards, “Under my amendment, the
administration cannot expand the scope beyond those water bodies covered prior to the decisions of the U.S.
Supreme Court in those two cases, and it cannot be inconsistent with Justices Scalia’s and Kennedy’s judicial
opinions in Rapanos. In addition to that, they can’t increase the regulation of ditches.” The amendment failed
167 to 248. [HR 1732, Vote #217, 5/12/15; Edwards Press Release, 4/29/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Protecting America’s Waterways To Ensure Safe Drinking Water Supply.
In May 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would “protect the quality of America’s water supply for safe
drinking, particularly in the Great Lakes, which has been affected by harmful algal blooms; drought mitigation
in California and the West; agriculture and irrigation; and flood and coastal storm protection from wetlands.”
The motion failed 175 to 241. [HR 1732, Vote #218, 5/12/15; Democratic Leader, 5/12/15]
2015: Walters Said The Waters Of The US Rule Expands The Federal Government’s Jurisdiction Over
Waters “Never Intended For Regulation,” And Called It A “Flagrant Power Grab.” “The EPA’s proposed
rule on our nation’s waters significantly expands the federal government’s jurisdiction over waters never
intended for regulation, including: streams, ponds, puddles, and ditches. This flagrant power grab by the Obama
Administration threatens American jobs, increases the cost of doing business, and heightens the likelihood of
costly litigation. Worse yet, the Administration circumvented the regular rulemaking process and developed
this proposal without first consulting states, local governments and determining its impact on private citizens
and other stakeholders. Our bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the U.S. House today with my support,
would rein in the EPA’s burdensome regulatory overreach and require that a proper and transparent rulemaking
process is followed in the future. I hope the Senate will act swiftly in passing this bipartisan, common-sense
bill.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 5/12/15]
2015: Walters: “When The Federal Government Is Attempting To Regulate Our Nation’s Puddles,
Streams, And Ditches – We Know There Is Something Terribly Wrong.” “‘When the federal government
is attempting to regulate our nation’s puddles, streams, and ditches – we know there is something terribly
wrong,’ said Rep. Mimi Walters. ‘The Obama Administration’s proposed rule would redefine the ‘waters of the
United States’ under the Clean Water Act, so that the federal government’s power to regulate our nation’s
waters and adjacent lands would be significantly increased. This means the federal government would have the
authority to dictate the agricultural practices and land-use decisions of our nation’s home builders, water
districts, counties, as well as farmers and ranchers - which could in turn affect businesses’ ability to remain
competitive and profitable. The Regulatory Integrity Protection Act seeks to provide safeguards against
government overregulation and restore decision-making authority to officials at the state and local levels.’”
[Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 4/15/15]
2016: Walters Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of “Waters Of The United States” Rule, Which
Expanded Jurisdiction Of EPA And Army Corps Of Engineers Under Clean Water Act
2016: Walters Voted For Congressional Disapproval Of “Waters Of The United States” Rule, Which
Expanded Jurisdiction Of EPA And Army Corps Of Engineers Under Clean Water Act. In January 2016,
Walters voted for a resolution expressing congressional disapproval of the “Waters of the United States” rule. “The
Obama administration announced new protections Wednesday for thousands of waterways and wetlands … On its
face, the Waters of the United States rule is largely a technical document, defining which rivers, streams, lakes and
marshes fall under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. …
The agencies and their supporters say the safety of drinking water and stream health are threatened because of weak
state and local regulation and a lack of enforcement. The rule is meant to make it clearer which waterways EPA and
the Corps of Engineers can oversee under the 43-year-old Clean Water Act, which covers ‘navigable waters’ such
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as the Mississippi River and Lake Erie but is vague on how far upstream protections must go to keep those water
bodies clean.” The resolution passed 253 to 166. [S J Res 22, Vote #45, 1/13/16; Politico, 5/27/15]
2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment Prohibiting Funds Used To Regulate “Agricultural Activities”
Identified As Exemptions Under Clean Water Act
2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment Prohibiting Funds Used To Regulate “Agricultural Activities”
Identified As Exemptions Under Clean Water Act. In May 2015, Walters voted for an amendment prohibiting
the use of funds to regulate certain agricultural activities under the Clean Water Act. “LaMalfa, R-Calif.,
amendment that would prohibit funds made available under the act from being used to regulate agricultural
activities identified as exemptions under certain sections of the Clean Water Act.” The amendment passed, 239
to174. [H.R. 2028, Vote #212, 5/01/15; CQ, 5/01/15]

Walters Repeatedly Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Amend The Clean Air Act To Exclude
Carbon Dioxide And Other Greenhouse Gases From The Scope Of That Act
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Exclude Carbon Dioxide And Other Greenhouse Gases
From The Scope Of The Clean Air Act. [H.R. 637, 115th Congress, introduced 1/24/17]
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Exclude Carbon Dioxide And Other Greenhouse Gases
From The Scope Of The Clean Air Act. [H.R. 3880, 114th Congress, introduced 11/3/15]

Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Nullify The EPA’s Rule Requiring States To
Reduce Carbon Emissions
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Nullify The EPA’s Rule Requiring States To Reduce
Carbon Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. [H.J.Res 72, 114th Congress,
introduced 10/26/15]

Renewable Fuels
Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Repeal The EPA’s Renewable Fuel Program
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Amend The Clean Air Act To Repeal The EPA’s
Renewable Fuel Program. [H.R. 703, 114th Congress, introduced 2/4/15]

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FEMA And Disaster Relief Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted against an amendment to increase funding for inland oil spill programs

Disaster Relief
Walters Sponsored A Bill To Allow California Property Owners To Deduct Wildfire Damages And
Draw Funds From 401(k) Accounts Penalty-Free To Rebuild
Walters Introduced Wildfire Bill That Reinstated Deduction For Wildfire Damages, Incentivized People To
Take Money Out Of Their Retirement Accounts To Pay For Damages. “Rep. Mimi Walters (R-California),
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California), and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-California) introduced H.R. 4397,
the California Wildfire Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2017, which would provide tax relief to the victims of the recent
California wildfires. Said Rep. Walters, ‘The 2017 wildfire season resulted in historic destruction throughout our
State, including my home district of Orange County. The fires in Northern California and Orange County cost the
lives of 43 individuals, displaced thousands of Californians, and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
These fires have taken an enormous financial and emotional toll on those affected. Today, I introduced legislation
that will provide financial relief for Californians impacted by the deadly wildfires. The California Wildfire Disaster
Tax Relief Act of 2017 would allow victims from the October wildfires to deduct property damage costs from their
taxes, provide for affordable penalty-free withdrawals from their retirement accounts, and encourage charitable
giving to help those in need. This bill will help alleviate the financial burden for the thousands of Californians who
are recovering from the wildfires.’” [Rep. Walters press release, 11/15/17]
Walters’ Bill To Allow California Property Owners To Deduct Wildfire Damages Was Supported By
Other California Republicans. “Hunter and Issa are supporting a bill by Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine,
that allows California property owners to deduct wildfire damages from their taxes and to draw funds from
401(k) retirement accounts to rebuild without paying a penalty. Harrison also noted that the House and
Senate tax bills are not law and people can still claim this deduction in their 2017 tax returns.” [San Diego
Tribune, 12/8/17]

2017: Walters Voted For Inadequate, Short-Term Responses To Natural Disasters Including
Floods, Wildfires, And Hurricanes
Walters Voted For Reauthorizing The National Flood Insurance Program Without Risk-Reduction
Programs Or Flood-Risk Mapping. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill, as amended, that
would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through fiscal 2022 and would make modifications to the
program, including: raise annual surcharges and reserve fund assessments on federal flood insurance policyholders,
raise rates on properties that incur multiple losses, establish an annual deductible for severe and extreme repetitive
loss properties and end the requirement that flood insurance be purchased for commercial and multifamily
properties located in flood risk zones. It would also require that flood insurance provided by private sector carriers
be accepted by Federal Emergency Management Agency and considered as meeting the National Flood Insurance
Program's mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements, and would allow private insurers and any other
interested party to review FEMA information regarding its assessments of flood risk.” The bill passed 237-189.
[HR 2874, Vote #630, 11/14/17; CQ, 11/14/17]
HEADLINE: “U.S. House Of Representatives Misses Mark In Reducing Nation’s Flood Risk.
“‘Unfortunately, this bill falls short of significant improvements needed to bolster risk reduction and flood-risk
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mapping efforts under the National Flood Insurance Program,’ Murdock said. ‘The program has failed to
achieve its intended goal of lessening our nation’s flood risk. Congress needs to place more emphasis on
reforms that mitigate risk and promote using the best-available science and technology in mapping processes. It
is particularly important that reforms enable the restoration of functioning floodplains and disincentivize
development in areas of high flood risk.’” [Nature Conservancy, 11/15/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring FEMA To Certify That Claims From Hurricane Sandy Were Resolved
Before The National Flood Insurance Program Is Reauthorized. In November 2017, Walters voted against:
“Pascrell, D-N.J., motion to recommit the bill to the House Financial Services Committee with instructions to
report it back immediately with an amendment that would prevent the bill's provisions from taking effect unless
the Federal Emergency Management Agency certifies the resolution of all claims for losses resulting from
Hurricane Sandy of 2012 that were covered under the National Flood Insurance Program.” The motion was
rejected 236-190. [HR 2874, Vote #629, 11/14/17; CQ, 11/14/17]
Walters Voted For Considering The National Defense Authorization Act Of 2018 And Reauthorizing
The National Flood Insurance Program. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res
616) that would provide for House floor consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (HR
2810) that would authorize $692.1 billion for defense programs in fiscal 2018. It would also provide for
consideration of the bill (HR 2874) that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through fiscal
2022 and would modify several aspects of the program. The rule would require the House clerk to not transmit
to the Senate a message that the House has adopted the conference report to accompany the Fiscal 2018
Defense Authorization (HR 2810) until the House receives a message from the Senate that the Senate has
passed a bill (HR 4374), without amendment, that would authorize the Food and Drug Administration to
expedite consideration of certain medical products at the Pentagon's request.” The rule was adopted 233-187.
[HRes 616, Vote #627, 11/14/17; CQ, 11/14/17]
Walters Voted For The Resilient Federal Forests Act Of 2017, Allowing President To Declare Wildfire
Disasters And Fund FEMA Relief As Well As Expedite Timber Salvage After Fires. In November 2017,
Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would allow for a presidential declaration of a major disaster with regard
to wildfires, which would allow for the release of funding from Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster
Relief Fund to fight major wildfires, and would modify the disaster cap under the Budget Control Act to account
for expected wildfire funding needs. It would also exempt various forest management activities from filing
environmental impact statements and would provide for expedited timber salvage operations and reforestation
activities after catastrophic events. It would prohibit any court from issuing restraining orders or injunctions against
salvage operations or reforestation activities undertaken in response to a large-scale catastrophic event.” The bill
passed 257-166. [HR 2936, Vote #598, 11/1/17; CQ, 11/1/17]
National Parks Conservation Association: The Resilient Federal Forests Act Was “Extreme And… Puts
Our Forests, Communities And Wildlife At Risk.” “NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following
position to the House of Representatives ahead of an expected floor vote the week of October 30, 2017. On
behalf of our millions of our members and supporters, we urge you to OPPOSE the Resilient Federal Forest Act
of 2017 (H.R. 2936). This bill is extreme and unfortunately, instead of protecting and restoring our public
forests, H.R. 2936 puts our forests, communities and wildlife at risk.” [NCPA, 10/31/17]
NCPA: Wildfire Suppression Funding In The RFFA Was “Completely Inadequate, Leaving
Unaddressed The Largest Part Of The Problem: The Growing Impact Of Wildfire Suppression On The
Forest Service’s Annual Budget.” “The provisions offered in response to the wildfire funding crisis, even in
this most recent version of the bill, are completely inadequate, leaving unaddressed the largest part of the
problem: the growing impact of wildfire suppression on the Forest Service’s annual budget.” [NCPA, 10/31/17]
Walters Voted For The Resilient Federal Forests Act Of 2017. In November 2017, Walters voted for:
“Adoption of the rule (H Res 595) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 2936) that
would allow for a presidential declaration of a major disaster with regard to wildfires, which would allow for
the release of funding from Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund to fight major
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wildfires, and would modify the disaster cap under the Budget Control Act to account for expected wildfire
funding needs. It would also include various categorical exclusions from certain environmental reviews.” The
resolution was adopted 232-184. [HRes 595, Vote #593, 11/1/17; CQ, 11/1/17]
Walters Voted For Making $36.5 Billion In Emergency Supplemental Funding For Fiscal 2018 To Partially
Cover Costs Of Natural Disasters. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., motion to suspend
the rules and agree to the resolution (H Res 569) that would provide that upon agreeing to the resolution, the House
will have been considered to have concurred in the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 2266) with a House
amendment that would make available $36.5 billion in emergency supplemental funding for fiscal 2018 to partially
cover the costs of responding to multiple natural disasters, including hurricanes and wildfires. The measure would
include $18.7 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund - $4.9 billion of which
would be used for disaster relief loans to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It would also cancel $16 billion
of the Treasury debt incurred by FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, would release $1.2 billion in
contingency reserves from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for use in Puerto Rico would provide
$577 million in funding to fight wildfires.” The motion was agreed to 353-69. [HRes 569, Vote #566, 10/12/17;
CQ, 10/12/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt The National Interagency Fire Center From Any
Provisions Of The Underlying Bill That Would Prevent Them From Having The Water Supply They Need
To Fight Wildfires. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Carbajal, D-Calif., motion to recommit the bill to the
House Natural Resources Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would
exempt the National Interagency Fire Center from any of the bill's provisions that would impair the center's ability
to ensure that there is an adequate supply of water to fight wildfires.” The motion was rejected, 230-189. [HR 23,
Vote #351, 7/12/17; CQ, 7/12/17]
Walters Voted For A Six Month Extension Of FAA Taxes Tied To Hurricane Relief And Flood Insurance
Programs. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would extend through March 31, 2018,
various expiring authorities, programs and activities for the Federal Aviation Administration. The measure would
also extend multiple health care programs and would establish the basis for the development of a private flood
insurance market. It would modify tax provisions for individuals living in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey,
Irma and Maria, and would allow the federal government to reimburse the governments of Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands for any disaster tax relief that those islands provide their citizens.” The bill passed by a vote of 264155. [HR 3823, Vote #542, 9/28/17; CQ, 9/28/17]
The House Passed A Six-Month Extension To Fund The FAA – That Also Included Hurricane Relief
Provisions That Were Later Stripped By The Senate – While Postponing Debate Over More Contentious
FAA Reforms. “Congress approved a six-month extension Thursday of Federal Aviation Administration taxes
to give lawmakers more time to debate contentious, long-term airline policies. The House voted 264-155 to
extend taxes through March 31. The time will allow more debate on contentious FAA measures dealing with
air-traffic control and pilot training in legislation expected to last four or more years. The Senate made a change
before approving the legislation by unanimous consent, which removed a provision dealing with flood
insurance from the legislation. The House then agreed by unanimous consent to accept the change. Approval of
the legislation was crucial before Saturday for the FAA because the government would have been unable to
collect about $40 million per day in aviation taxes. Airport construction projects that depend on federal grants
would have halted and thousands of FAA workers would have been laid off.” [USA Today, 9/28/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of Extending Expiring FAA Authorities, Establishing Development Of
A Private Flood Insurance Market, And Modifying Tax Provisions For People Impacted By Hurricanes
Harvey, Irma, And Maria. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 538) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 3823) that would extend through March 31, 2018,
various expiring authorities, programs and activities for the Federal Aviation Administration. The measure
would also extend multiple health care programs, would establish the basis for the development of a private
flood insurance market, and would modify tax provisions for individuals living in areas impacted by Hurricanes
Harvey, Irma and Maria. The rule would also provide for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of
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September 28, 2017.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 223-190. [H RES 538, Vote #539, 9/27/17; CQ,
9/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring The Government Pay The U.S. Virgin Islands And Puerto Rico
Amounts Equal To 400 Percent Of The Loss In Revenues From Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, And Maria. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Nadler, D-N.Y., motion to recommit the bill to the House Ways and
Means Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would require the
secretary of the Treasury to pay to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico amounts equal to 400 percent of the
loss in revenues from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria for the repair of infrastructure and the payment of
health care costs on the islands. It would also modify corporate taxes and charitable contribution limitations in
relation to disaster relief.” The motion failed by a vote of 188-277. [H R 3823, Vote #541, 9/28/17; CQ,
9/28/17]
Walters Voted For Passing FAA Authorities Tied To Private Flood Insurance Authorization And
Hurricane Relief. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Curbelo, R-Fla., motion to suspend the rules and
pass the bill that would extend through March 31, 2018, various expiring authorities, programs and activities
for the Federal Aviation Administration. It would also extend multiple health care programs, would establish
the basis for the development of a private flood insurance market, and would modify tax provisions for
individuals living in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.” The motion was rejected by a vote
of 245-171. [H R 3823, Vote #530, 9/25/17; CQ, 9/25/17]

Hurricane Harvey
2017: Walters Voted For $7.9 Billion In Emergency Supplemental Funding To Cover The Costs Of
Responding To Hurricane Harvey. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., motion to
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution that would provide for the House to concur in the Senate amendments
to a bill (HR 601) that would codify practices and programs at the United States Agency for International
Development related to U.S. education assistance abroad, with further amendment that would appropriate $7.9
billion in emergency supplemental funding for fiscal 2017 as an initial payment to cover the costs of responding to
Hurricane Harvey. The total would include $7.4 billion for the Homeland Security Department's Disaster Relief
Fund, which will be used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support ongoing hurricane response
efforts. It would also include $450 million for the Small Business Administration's disaster loan program to assist
small businesses and homeowners.” The motion passed, 419-3. [HRes 502, Vote #441, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17]

General Disaster Relief Funding
Oil Spills
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Increase Funding For Inland Oil Spill Programs. In July
2015, Walters voted against an amendment to increase funding for inland oil spill programs. The Amendment
would reduce funding for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management by $5,434,000 and to increase funding for Inland
Oil Spill Programs by a similar amount. According to the amendment’s sponsor, Rep. Lois Capps, “When it comes
to oil spills, the damage gets worse by the minute, so ensuring that spill response teams are properly trained and
prepared to respond quickly is essential to minimizing the impacts. This is precisely why the EPA has jurisdiction
over the inland oil spill program. … Despite its scope and importance, this program has been seriously underfunded
for years, and H.R. 2822 only makes things worse by funding this program at nearly 25 percent less than the
President Requested. My amendment would simply increase funding for this program by 5.4 million, to match the
President’s requested amount of $23.4 million for fiscal year 2016.” The amendment failed, 184 to 243. [HR 2822,
Vote #394, 7/8/15; Bill Summary, Library of Congress, 7/8/15, House Congressional Record, Page H4741,
6/25/15]

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Foreign Policy Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted against investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election seven times.
 Walters voted against repealing the authorization for the use of military force in the global war on
terrorism.
 Walters co-sponsored a resolution expressing disapproval of the Iran nuclear deal.
 Walters voted against increasing America’s nuclear nonproliferation program funding.

Global War On Terror
2017: Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Repeal Of The 2001 Authorization For Use
Of Force (AUMF)
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Repeal Of The 2001 Authorization For Use Of Force. In
July 2017, Walters voted for: “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 478) that would provide for further House floor consideration of the
bill making certain appropriations for fiscal 2018 (HR 3219), would provide for consideration of amendments to the
Defense division of the bill, and would provide for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through July 28,
2017.” According to the Democratic Leader’s website, “The Democratic previous question would amend the rule to
make in order Rep. Barbara Lee’s amendment repealing the 2001 authorization for use of military force.” A vote
for the motion was a vote to block consideration of the repeal of the 2001 authorization for use of force. The motion
was agreed to by a vote of 233-185. [H RES 478, Vote #426, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
The Trump Administration, Like The Obama Administration, Used AUMF To Justify Military
Operations Against ISIS. “The 2001 war authorization is currently being used as a legal justification for the
ongoing war against the Islamic State, and there’s a growing coalition of lawmakers who think the president
needs a new war authorization for military operations against ISIS.” […] “The White House has yet to weigh in
directly on the issue, but like the Obama administration, the Trump administration says it has the legal authority
to conduct its ISIS campaign even without congressional approval.” [Huffington Post, 5/18/16; CNN, 3/29/17]

2015: Walters Voted Against Repealing The 2001 AUMF Which Granted The President Authority
To Use Military Force Without Congressional Approval
2015: Walters Voted Against Repealing The 2001 Authorization For Use Of Military Force (AUMF). In June
2015, Walters voted against a “Lee, D-Calif., amendment that would prohibit use of funds pursuant to the 2001
Authorization for Use of Military Force after Dec. 31, 2015.” The amendment failed 157 to 270. [HR 2685, Vote
#347, 6/11/15; CQ, 6/11/15]

Iran
Nuclear Deal

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2015: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Expressing Disapproval Of The Iran Nuclear Deal And Voted
Against A Measure Expressing Approval Of The Deal
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored A Resolution Expressing Disapproval Of The Iran Nuclear Deal. [H.J. Res. 64,
114th Congress, introduced 8/4/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Expressing Approval Of The Iran Nuclear Deal
2015: Walters Voted Against A Measure Expressing Congressional Approval Of The Iran Nuclear Deal. In
September 2015, Walters voted against “a measure expressing congressional approval of the Iran nuclear agreement
Friday, placing a majority of the chamber on the record against the accord. The measure … states simply that
Congress favors the pact. The bill was likely to fail on the House floor, but in so doing put Democrats on the record
in support of the deal.” The motion failed 169 to 269. [H.R. 3461, Vote #493, 9/11/15; CQ, 9/14/15]
Walters Said The Iran Deal Was “Dangerous” And Iran Could Not Be Trusted
2016: Walters Said President Obama’s Iran Deal Was “Dangerous.” “He made a dangerous nuclear deal with
Iran.” [Remarks of Congresswoman Mimi Walters, Weekly Republican Address, 8/20/16]
2015: Walters: “We Simply Cannot Trust The Iranian Regime, Which Has A Long History Of Clandestine
Nuclear Activities, Repression Of Its Own People And Is The World’s Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism.”
“Firstly, we simply cannot trust the Iranian regime, which has a long history of clandestine nuclear activities,
repression of its own people and is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. This agreement assumes that Iran
will act in good faith and follow international norms, which is simply contrary to Iran’s behavior.” [Mimi Walters,
Orange County Register, 9/5/15]
2015: Walters On Iran Deal: “This Deal Allows Iran To Stall And Evade, Which Eliminates Our Ability To
Verify. We Are Simply Getting The Short End Of The Stick.” “This is the ultimate example of the fox guarding
the hen house. In negotiating with the Soviet Union, President Ronald Reagan said, ‘Trust, but verify.’ This deal
allows Iran to stall and evade, which eliminates our ability to verify. We are simply getting the short end of the
stick.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register, 9/5/15]
2015: Walters On Iran Deal: “Rewarding The Iranian Regime By Lifting Sanctions Would Further
Encourage Iran’s Unacceptable Behavior And Give Other Countries The Ability To Follow Suit.” “Finally, I
refuse to legitimize the Iranian regime and its nuclear program. Unfortunately, this deal does just that. Furthermore,
Iran has been responsible for egregious human-rights violations and is holding hostage innocent Americans.
Rewarding the Iranian regime by lifting sanctions would further encourage Iran’s unacceptable behavior and give
other countries the ability to follow suit.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register, 9/5/15]
2015: Walters On Iran Deal: “Bottom-Line, This Deal Presents Far Too Many Risks For The U.S. And Far
Too Many Rewards For Iran.” “Bottom-line, this deal presents far too many risks for the U.S. and far too many
rewards for Iran. Upon the conclusion of the agreement’s 15-year timeframe, experts believe that Iran will emerge
with an unencumbered path to a nuclear arsenal and the associated ballistic missile technology that will render them
capable of striking U.S. soil. At that point, we will be faced with an inescapable choice: military action or a nuclear
Iran.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register, 9/5/15]
2015: Walters: “I Rise Today In Firm Opposition To The Iran Nuclear Deal. This Deal Represents A Direct
Threat To The United States, Israel, And The World.” “Mister Speaker, I rise today in firm opposition to the
Iran nuclear deal. This deal represents a direct threat to the United States, Israel, and the world. Recently, I visited
Israel and met with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Prime Minister Netanyahu was firm in his warning – this is a very
bad deal, and it could result in grave consequences for the world.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 9/11/15]

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2015: Walters On Iran Deal: “At The End Of This Deal In 15 Years, Iran Will Have The Capability To Have
Created Ballistic Missiles Which Will Reach America.” “Well, I was completely against the deal. And
overwhelmingly in my district, people did not support the agreement with Iran. We are now going to be moving
down a path where Iran is going to be able to have self-inspections and we're going to be, you know, potentially
lifting sanctions of $100 billion to $150 billion right off the bat, and we already know that the Iranian regime
finances terrorists. I don't know in good conscience how anybody could have supported this deal, and at the end of
this deal in 15 years, Iran will have the capability to have created ballistic missiles which will reach America.
Government's number one job is to protect American citizens.” [NPR All Things Considered, 9/18/15]

Israel
Settlements
2017: Walters Voted To Oppose The Obama Administration’s Abstention On A United Nation’s Vote
Condemning Israeli Settlements
2017: Walters Voted For Expressing The House’s Opposition To A U.N. Security Council Resolution
Criticizing Expansion Of Israeli Settlements In Unoccupied Areas. In January, 2017, Walters voted for
“adoption of the resolution that would express the House's opposition to a U.N. Security Council resolution that
criticized continued expansion of Israeli settlements in occupied areas” on the grounds that the U.N. Security
Council Resolution was an obstacle to Israel-Palestinian peace. A yes vote was a vote to block criticism of the
resolution. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 342-80. [H.Res 11, Vote #11, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17; Democratic
Leader—Previous Questions, 1/5/17]

Iron Dome
2015: Walters Voiced Support For Israel And The Iron Dome
2015: Walters: “I Stand With Israel In My Support Of Iron Dome, And Will Always Support Israel's Right
To Defend Itself.” “As a part of our travels, my colleagues and I toured an Iron Dome battery, which is an integral
part of Israel’s military defense system. Iron Dome works to detect and intercept incoming rockets and has proven
to be a successful and highly effective form of defense. In the summer of 2014, when nearly 4,500 rockets were
launched against Israel, Iron Dome successfully intercepted approximately 90 percent of the rockets it engaged. At
a time of great instability in the Middle East –Iron Dome is more vital than ever in ensuring Israel’s safety and
security. I stand with Israel in my support of Iron Dome, and will always support Israel’s right to defend itself.”
[Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 8/13/15]

Nuclear Nonproliferation
2016: Walters Voted Against Increasing America’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Funding By
$20 Million
2016: Walters Voted Against Increasing America’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Funding By $20
Million. In May 2016, Walters voted against motion to recommit the bill to the House Appropriations Committee
with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment that would increase funding for National Nuclear
Security Administration nuclear nonproliferation programs by $20 million and reduce federal salaries and expenses
at the National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount. The motion was rejected, 178-236. [HR
5055, Vote #265, 5/26/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/26/16]

Obama Administration Foreign Policy
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2016: Walters Criticized President Obama’s Foreign Policy Which She Said “Left A Power
Vacuum”
2016: Walters Criticized President Obama’s Foreign Policy, Including The Redline In Syria, The Reset With
Russia, And The Attempt To “Lead From Behind” In Libya. “The first job of the federal government is to keep
our country safe. And if we've learned anything over the past eight years, it's that the president's foreign policy is
not doing the job. Look no further than: the vanishing red line in Syria, the faulty reset with Russia, the attempt to
‘lead from behind’ in Libya, followed by the rise of a terrorist safe haven on the Mediterranean Sea.” [Remarks of
Congresswoman Mimi Walters, Weekly Republican Address, 8/20/16]
2016: Walters Said Obama’s Foreign Policy “Has Left A Power Vacuum, Which Our Rivals Are All Too
Happy To Fill.” “You add all of this up, and what do you see? All across the world, our enemies don't fear us, and
our friends don't trust us. The president's foreign policy has left a power vacuum, which our rivals are all too happy
to fill. So to say this foreign policy is not making us any safer is—well, an understatement.” [Remarks of
Congresswoman Mimi Walters, Weekly Republican Address, 8/20/16]

Russia
Walters Voted Against Investigating Russian Interference In The 2016 Election 11 Times
Walters Voted For Blocking A Bipartisan Commission To Investigate Russian Interference In The 2016
Election. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Burgess, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and the possibility of amendment),” According to a House floor speech by Rep. Louise Slaughter, DNY: “If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to bring up Representative Swalwell
and Representative Cummings' bill, which would create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Russian
interference in the 2016 election.” A vote for the amendment was a vote to block the bipartisan commission to
investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election. The motion was agreed to 230-193. [HRes 600, Vote #600,
11/2/17; CQ, 11/2/17, Congressional Record, 11/2/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Establish The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In June 2017, Walters voted for the Democratic Previous Question that
“would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 356, to establish the National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election.” The previous question passed 228-185. A vote against the previous question
would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 375, Vote #290, 6/7/17; Office of the Democratic Leader,
115th Congress Previous Questions, 6/7/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking The Establishment Of A Nonpartisan Commission To Investigate Russia’s
Interference In The 2016 Election. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Cheney, R-Wyo., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 374).” According to the
Congressional Record, Rep. Hastings was going to propose “consideration of the bill (H.R.356) to establish the
National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A vote for the previous question was a vote to
block the commission. The previous questions carried, 228-189. [H Res 374, Vote #288, 6/7/17; CQ, 6/7/17;
Congressional Record, 6/7/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking The Establishment Of A Nonpartisan Commission To Investigate Russia’s
Interference In The 2016 Election. In May 2017, Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment).” According to the Congressional Record, Rep.
Hastings said, “if we defeat the previous question, I am going to offer an amendment to the rule to bring up a
bipartisan bill, H.R. 356, which would create a nonpartisan commission to investigate Russian interference in our
2016 election. This marks the seventh time we tried to bring this bill to the House floor. On the previous six
occasions, the Republican majority regrettably refused the House to even debate this important legislation.” A vote
for the previous question was a vote to block the commission. The previous question carried, 230-189. [H Res 323,
Vote #259, 5/17/17; CQ, 5/17/17; Congressional Record, H4237, 5/17/17]
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April 2017: Walters Voted Against Preventing The Underlying Bill From Applying To Any Individual Who
Withheld Information From Congress Related To An Investigation Regarding Russian Influence Of The
2016 Presidential Election. In April 2017, Walters voted against a “motion to recommit the bill to the House
Financial Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would
prevent the bill’s provisions from applying to any individual that withheld information from Congress related to an
investigation regarding individuals influencing the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.” The motion was
rejected 228-185. [HR 1343, Vote #215, 4/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/4/17]
March 2017: Walters Voted To Block The Creation Of A Commission Investigating Foreign Interference in
the 2016 Presidential Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 233) that would provide
for House floor consideration of the bill that would establish a selection process for members of the EPA's Science
Advisory Board.” A vote in favor is a vote to prevent investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 232-191. [HRes 233, Vote #203, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
March 2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Establishing An Investigation Into Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Woodall, R-Ga., motion
to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 229).” A vote
in favor of the motion is a vote to block consideration of a bipartisan bill, The Presidential Tax Transparency Act.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 231-189. [HRes 229, Vote #197, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
March 2017: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Rule Establishing The National Commission On
Foreign Interference In The 2016 Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to
order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 156).” According
to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of HR 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference ll Election.” A vote yes was
against establishing the commission. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-189. [HRes 156, Vote #115,
3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 3/1/17]
February 2017: Walters Voted To Block The Establishment Of The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In February 2017, Walters voted for “Burgess, R-Texas, motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 123)” According to
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of HR 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A
vote yes was against establishing the commission. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-190. [HRes 123,
Vote #93, 2/15/17; CQ, 2/15/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/15/17]
February 2017: Walters Voted To Block The Establishment Of A National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In February 2017, Walters voted for the “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 116)” According to
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of HR 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A
vote yes was against establishing the commission. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 227-188. [HRes 116,
Vote #90, 2/14/17; CQ, 2/14/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/14/17]
January 2017: Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill Establishing The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 33) that would provide for
House floor consideration of the bill (HR 79) that would exempt certain events from a Securities and Exchange
Commission requirement that calls for verification that attendees are accredited investors, and a bill (HR 5) that
would modify the federal rule-making process by codifying certain requirements, including a requirement that
agencies estimate the cost of proposed regulations, and would subject rules likely to cost more than $100 million or
$1 billion annually to additional procedural steps.” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The
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Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 356, to establish the National
Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A vote yes was against establishing the commission.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 234-179. [HRes 33, Vote #26, 1/10/17; CQ, 1/10/17; Democratic Leader—
Previous Questions, 1/10/17]

2015: Walters Called Russia A Global Threat
2015: Walters Called Russia A Global Threat. “In a time of rising global threats ranging from ISIS to Russia, we
need to ensure that we maintain global readiness and that our military remains the best in the world. This bill does
precisely that. I hope my colleagues in the Senate will work quickly to pass this vital legislation.” [Rep. Mimi
Walters, Press Release, 6/11/15]

Syria & ISIS
2015: Walters Voted Against Withdrawing U.S. Troops Deployed Against ISIS In Iraq
2015: Walters Voted Against Withdrawing U.S. Troops Deployed Against ISIS. In June 2015, Walters voted
against “Adoption of the concurrent resolution (H Con Res 55) that would direct the president to withdraw U.S. forces
deployed to Iraq in support of operations against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, other than armed forces required
to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel within 30 days of enactment.” The concurrent resolution failed 139
to 288. [H Con Res 55, Vote #370, 6/17/15; CQ, 6/17/15]

2015: Walters Voted Against Limiting Funds For Military Action Against ISIS Without
Congressional Authorization Of War
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Limit Funds For Military Action Against ISIS Without
Congressional Authorization Of War. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have
“halted funding for the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, after March 31, 2016, unless
Congress passes an Authorization for the Use of Military Force. The amendment, an effort to spur a war
authorization debate and vote in Congress, would have given lawmakers nine months to produce an AUMF before
funds get cut off.” The amendment failed 196-231. [H.R. 2685, Vote #346, 6/11/15; Huffington Post, 6/11/15]

2015: Walters Voted Against Eliminating $600 Million In Funding For Syria Train And Equip
Fund
2015: Walters Voted Against Amendment That Eliminates $600 Million In Funding For Syria Train And
Equip Fund. In June 2015, Walters voted againstan amendment that would “eliminate the $600 million
appropriated for the Syria Train and Equip Fund and transfer the savings to the spending reduction account.” The
amendment failed, 107-323. [H.R. 2685, Vote #343, 6/10/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15]

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Gun Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted 8 times to block consideration of the “No Fly, No Buy” bill and did not sign a discharge
petition to force a vote
 Walters repeatedly voted to allow individuals with mental disorders to purchase firearms
 Walters voted to block consideration of background checks for gun purchases

Gun Violence Prevention
Walters Voted To Block The Establishment Of The Select Committee On Gun Violence
Walters Voted For Blocking The Establishment Of The Select Committee On Gun Violence Prevention. In
November 2017, Walters voted for: “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
the possibility of amendment).” In a speech on the House floor, Rep. McGovern, D-Ma., said: “If we defeat the
previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to bring up H. Res. 367, which would establish the Select
Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.” A vote for the amendment was a vote to block the Select Committee on
Gun Violence Prevention. The bill motion was agreed to 233-182. [HRes 607, Vote #610, 11/7/17; CQ, 11/7/17,
Congressional Record, 11/7/17]

Gun Violence Research
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Lift Ban On Gun Violence Research. In February 2016,
Walters voted for blocking consideration of “Congressman Mike Honda’s Gun Violence Research Act, H.R. 3926,
to lift the ban on gun violence research.” The previous question carried, 237 to 178. [H Res 611, Vote #77, 2/11/16;
Democratic Leadership, 2/11/16; HR 3926, 11/04/15]
Walters Voted For Designating Gun Violence Research An NSF Priority. In February 2016, Walters voted for
a motion that “The House refused, 177-241, to designate gun-violence research as a National Science Foundation
priority, so that science could potentially help reduce gun deaths as it has done for smoking and highway mortality.
A yes vote was to adopt the amendment to HR 3293.” The motion failed, 177 to 241. [H.R. 3293, Vote #69,
2/10/16; St. Louis Post Dispatch, 2/12/16]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Gun Violence Research Act. In February 2016, Walters
voted for blocking consideration of “an immediate vote on Congressman Mike Honda’s Gun Violence Research
Act, H.R. 3926, to lift the ban on gun violence research so we can confront the national gun violence epidemic.”
The previous question passed, 240 to 176. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H Res 595, Vote #55, 2/03/16; Democratic Leader, 2/03/16]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill That Would Lift The Ban On Gun Violence Research.
In February 2016, YYYY {{voted for/voted against/voted present on/did not vote on}} blocking consideration of
the Gun Violence Research Act, H.R. 3926, “to lift the ban on gun violence research.” The Gun Violence Research
Act will “[g]ive the CDC the authority to research the causes, mechanisms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
injuries with respect to gun violence; encourage the improvement and expansion of National Violent Death
Reporting Systems; and empower health care providers by not inhibiting a physician or other health care provider
from asking a patient about the possession of a firearm, speaking to a patient about gun safety, or reporting to
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authorities a patient’s threat of violence.” The previous question passed, 236 to 178. A vote against the previous
question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 594, Vote #48, 2/02/16; Democratic Leader, 2/02/16;
Rep. Mike Honda Press Release, 11/05/15]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Allow The CDC To Study The Effects Of Gun
Violence. In February 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a bill that “would lift a ban on allowing
the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes of gun violence … The CDC’s self-imposed prohibition has
been in place since 1996. In the 1990s, the National Rifle Association accused the CDC of trying to use scientific
studies to promote gun control, such as one that found having a gun in the home increased the odds for injury.
Congress later threatened to cut the CDC's budget by the same amount the CDC was spending on gun violence
research. Lawmakers also enacted legislative language prohibiting the use of funds to ‘advocate or promote gun
control.’ The CDC has since then shied away from pursuing the topic. Republicans have continued to defend the
ban.” The previous question passed, 237 to 180. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to
be considered. [H. Res. 609, Vote #65, 2/10/16; Congressional Record, 2/10/16; The Hill, 11/05/15]

No Fly, No Buy
Walters Voted Eight Times To Block Consideration Of The “No Fly, No Buy” Bill And Did Not
Sign A Discharge Petition To Force A Vote
Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill Allowing Those Listed On The Terror Watch List To Own
Firearms
June 2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Close The Loophole That Allowed Suspects
On The FBI Terror Watch List To Buy Firearms. In June 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 778) that would provide
for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 5053) that would prohibit the Treasury Department from requiring
501(c) tax-exempt organizations to identify contributors in annual returns and the fiscal 2017 Defense
appropriations bill (HR 5293).” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, “With the Previous Question,
Democrats are demanding an immediate vote on H.R. 1076, the bipartisan “No Fly, No Buy” legislation keep guns
out of the hands of suspected terrorists, authored by Republican Congressman Peter King.” The previous question
passed 236 to 171. A vote against the previous question would have allowed consideration of the “No Fly, No Buy”
bill. [H. Res. 778, Vote #299, 6/14/16; CQ, 6/14/16]
January 2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill To Close Terrorist Gun Loophole And Prevent
People On Terrorist Watchlist From Buying Firearms. In January 2016, Walters voted for consideration of a
vote to “call for an immediate vote on Republican Congressman Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to
Dangerous Terrorists Act, H.R. 1076, to protect the American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and
preventing people on the terrorist watchlist from buying firearms.” The previous question carried, 236-176. A vote
against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H.Res 581, Vote #21, 1/07/16;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 1/07/16]
January 2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Legislation To Close Terrorist Watchlist Gun
Loophole. In January 2016, Walters voted To Block consideration of legislation that would deny the purchase of a
firearm or explosive to know or suspected terrorists. The previous question carried, 241-176. A vote against the
previous question was to force the vote on closing the loophole. [H Res 580, Vote #4, 1/06/16; Democratic Leader
– 114th Previous Questions, 1/06/16]
January 2016: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Legislation To Close Terrorist Watchlist Gun
Loophole. In January 2016, Walters voted To Block consideration of legislation that would deny the purchase of a
firearm or explosive to know or suspected terrorists. A no vote would have The previous question carried, 239-175.
A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on closing the loophole. [H Res 579, Vote #2, 1/06/16;
Democratic Leader – 114th Previous Questions, 1/06/16]
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December 2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill To Close The Terrorist Gun Loophole. In
December 2015, Walters voted To Block consideration of the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous
Terrorists Act, a bill “to protect the American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on
the terrorist watchlist from buying firearms.” The previous question carried, 236-177. A vote against the previous
question was to force the vote on closing the loophole. [H Res 560, Vote #690, 12/11/15; Democratic Leader –
Previous Questions, 12/11/15]
December 2015: Walters Voted For Tabling The Appeal Of The Chair Which Ruled Against Scheduling
Vote On A Bill To Prohibit Those Listed On The Terror Watch List From Purchasing Firearms. In
December 2015, Walters voted for a motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair that the “Pelosi privileged
resolution is out of order. The Pelosi privileged resolution would direct the Speaker to place on the calendar the
Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act (HR 1076), which would allow the Attorney General
to deny the sale or transfer of firearms to individuals suspected of engaging in or assisting terrorist activities. The
motion failed 242-173. [Motion to Table, Vote #688 12/8/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/10/15]
King’s Bill Would Prevent People On U.S. Terrorist Watch Lists From Buying Firearms. “At about the
time Wednesday that two shooters under investigation for potentially having terrorist ties were gunning down
people at a community center in San Bernardino, House Republicans blocked legislation that would help
prevent people on U.S. terrorist watch lists from buying firearms legally.” [San Francisco Chronicle, 12/3/15]
December 2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill Allowing Those Listed On The Terror
Watch List To Own Firearms. In December 2015, Walters voted To Block a measure to prohibit an “immediate
vote on Republican Congressman Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act, H.R.
1076, to protect the American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on the terrorist
watchlist from buying firearms. The previous question failed 242-178. [H Res 556 Vote #682 12/8/15; Democratic
Leader – Previous Questions, 12/9/15]
December 2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill Stopping Suspected Terrorists From Buying
Firearms. In December 2015, Walters voted To Block consideration of a vote “to protect the American people by
closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on the terrorist watchlist from buying firearms.” The
previous question carried, 243-179. [Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 2/03/15; H Res 542, Vote #653,
12/02/15]
Walters Did Not Sign A Discharge Petition To Force Consideration On “No Buy, No Fly” Bill
2015: Walters Did Not Sign A Discharge Petition That Would Have Forced Consideration On The “No Buy,
No Fly” Bill To Prevent Suspects On The FBI Terror Watch List From Purchasing Firearms. [Discharge
Petition, 12/7/15]

Background Checks
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Background Checks For Gun Purchases.
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Background Checks For Gun Purchases. In October 2015,
Walters voted for to block consideration of a vote “on the bipartisan King-Thompson Public Safety and Second
Amendment Rights Protection Act to strengthen the life-saving background checks that keep guns out of the wrong
hands.” The previous question passed, 244-183. A vote against the previous question was to force a vote on
background checks. [H Res 466, Vote #541, 10/8/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/23/15]

Reciprocity Laws

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Walter Voted For Permitting Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Walters Voted For Permitting Concealed Carry Reciprocity Between States. In December 2017, Walters voted
for: “Passage of the bill that would permit any individual authorized by their home state to carry a concealed
handgun to also carry that concealed weapon in any other state that permits the carrying of concealed weapons. The
bill would require a twice-annual certification by all federal agencies, federal courts and state governments, in
coordination with the Department of Justice, to verify that all relevant data has been reported and uploaded to the
National Instant Criminal Background Check System regarding individuals who are not eligible to purchase
firearms.” The bill passed 231 to 198. [HR 38, Vote #663, 12/6/17; CQ, 12/6/17]
Walters Voted For Permitting Concealed Carry Reciprocity Between States. In December 2017, Walters voted
for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 645) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 38) that
would permit any individual authorized by their home state to carry a concealed handgun to also carry that
concealed weapon in any other state that permits the carrying of concealed weapons.” The rule was adopted 232 to
194. [H Res 645, Vote #660, 12/6/17; CQ, 12/6/17]

Walters Repeatedly Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Allow Anyone Who Is Permitted To
Carry A Concealed Firearm In One State To Also Do So In Any Other State That Allows For
Concealed Firearms
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored A Bill That Would “Allow A Qualified Individual To Carry A Concealed
Handgun […] In Another State That Allows Individuals To Carry Concealed Firearms.” “This bill amends
the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed
handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. A qualified individual must: (1) be
eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document;
and (3) carry a valid concealed carry permit issued by, or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in, his or her state
of residence. Additionally, the bill specifies that a qualified individual who lawfully carries or possesses a
concealed handgun in another state: (1) is not subject to the federal prohibition on possessing a firearm in a school
zone, and (2) may carry or possess the concealed handgun in federally owned lands that are open to the public.”
[H.R. 38, 115th Congress, introduced 1/3/17]
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Allow Anyone Who Is Permitted To Carry A
Concealed Firearm In One State To Also Do So In Any Other State That Allows For Concealed Firearms.
“Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting,
shipping, or receiving a firearm under federal law, and who is carrying a valid, government-issued identification
document containing that person's photograph and a valid permit issued by any state to carry a concealed firearm, to
possess or carry a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in any other state that
permits residents to carry a concealed firearm, in accordance with the restrictions of that state. Makes presentation
of facially valid documents prima facie evidence that the individual has a license or permit as required.” [H.R. 986,
114th Congress, introduced 2/13/15]

Class Action Lawsuits
Walters Voted To Make It Harder To Sue Gun Companies Over Defective Firearms
2016: Walters Voted Against Exempting Claims By Gun Owners Seeking Monetary Relief On Defective
Firearms. In January 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would exempt claims brought by a gun
owner seeking monetary relief involving the defective design or manufacturing of a firearm.” The amendment
failed, 163-232. [HR 1927, Vote #25, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Mental Illness
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Walters Repeatedly Voted To Allow Individuals With Mental Disorders To Purchase Firearms
2017: Walters Voted To Block The Social Security Administration From Sharing Information With The
National Instant Criminal Background Check System On People With Mental Disorders In Order To
Prevent Them From Purchasing Firearms. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution
that would nullify a Social Security Administration rule that outlines reporting of information by the agency for
inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for gun purchases about certain non-elderly
individuals with mental impairments who receive disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits
and use a "representative payee" because they cannot manage their benefit payments.” The resolution was passed
by a vote of 235-180. [HJRes 40, Vote #77, 2/2/17; CQ, 2/2/17]
AP: Rule Would Have “Prevented An Estimated 75,000 People With Mental Disorders From Being Able
To Purchase A Firearm.” “The Obama rule would have prevented an estimated 75,000 people with mental
disorders from being able to purchase a firearm. It was crafted as part of Obama’s efforts to strengthen the
federal background check system in the wake of the 2012 massacre of 20 young students and six staff at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.” [Associated Press, 2/15/17]
Resolution To Block Rule Was Supported By The NRA. “The National Rifle Association ‘applauded’
Trump’s action. Chris Cox, NRA-ILA executive director, said the move ‘marks a new era for law-abiding gun
owners, as we now have a president who respects and supports our arms.’” [NBC News, 2/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Prohibit A Veterans Affairs Department Determination That An Individual Is
Mentally Incompetent From Preventing The Individual From Buying A Gun. In March 2017, Walters voted
for “passage of the bill that would prohibit a Veterans Affairs Department determination that an individual is
mentally incompetent from being used as basis for that individual's inclusion in the National Instant Criminal
Background Check System, which would thereby prevent the individual from purchasing a gun. Under the measure,
an individual could not be considered to be mentally defective without a judicial authority's finding that the
individual poses a danger to himself or herself or others.” The bill passed by a vote of 240-175. [HR 1181, Vote
#169, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]
Bill Would Prevent The VA From Submitting Records Of Veterans With Severe Mental Illnesses To The
Federal Criminal Background Check System. “The second measure — which passed 240-175 — would
prohibit VA officials from submitting records of veterans with severe mental illnesses to the federal criminal
background check system, thereby preventing them from purchasing firearms. Exceptions would be made for
court orders mandating the conditions be reported.” [Military Times, 3/16/17]
The Bill Was Supported By The NRA, But Opposed By A Coalition Of Retired General, Who Said It Put
Vulnerable Veterans In Harm’s Way. “The National Rifle Association supports the change, while gun
control activists have opposed it. […] Earlier in the week, a coalition led by retired Gens. Stanley McChrystal,
David Petraeus, Peter Chiarelli, and Wesley Clark wrote a letter to lawmakers saying the proposal would ‘put
America’s veterans who need our support the most in harm’s way, by providing them with easy access to
firearms.’” [Military Times, 3/16/17]

Second Amendment
2016: Walters’ Political Adviser Said She Believes That Law-Abiding Citizens Should Not Be
Denied Their Second Amendment Rights
2016: Walters Political Strategist Dave Gilliard: “Congresswoman Mimi Walters Believes That Law-Abiding
Citizens Should Not Be Denied Their Second Amendment Rights.” “Organizers have made Walters, in elected
office for 18 years, aware of their plans. Walters represents the 45th Congressional District, which includes Laguna
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abiding citizens should not be denied their Second Amendment rights,’ said Dave Gilliard, Walters' political
strategist.” [Orange County Register, 10/5/16]

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Health Care Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted for The American Health Care Act and said she was “very proud to stand with the
president” on AHCA.
 Walters said she was “honored” to pass the AHCA.
 Walters voted 13 times to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act.
 Walters called the passage of a bill to repeal ACA a “monumental moment.”
 Walters said she was “extremely disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision in King V. Burwell that
upheld the ACA.
 Walters said ACA failed the American people through “unaffordable premiums and deductibles” and
her campaign consultant said her votes on health care reflect her commitment to “improving and
expanding healthcare choices.”

CHIP
Walters Voted For The CHAMPION Act, Extending Funding For CHIP By Gutting Health Care Programs
Resulting In People Losing Health Care Coverage Under The ACA. In November 2017, Walters voted for:
“Passage of the bill, as amended, that would extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program through
fiscal 2022, and would increase funding from $21.5 billion in fiscal 2018 to $25.9 billion in fiscal 2022. It would
also provide $3.6 billion annually for community health centers through fiscal 2019, and would extend funding for
a number of other public health programs through fiscal 2019. It would provide for up to $1 billion in additional
Medicaid funding to Puerto Rico and would eliminate, through fiscal 2019, scheduled cuts in Medicaid funding to
hospitals that serve large numbers of uninsured and low-income patients. It would reduce spending from the
Prevention and Public Health Fund through fiscal 2026, would require high-income individuals enrolled in
Medicare parts B and D to pay the entirety of their premiums for these services and would shorten the grace period
for certain missed payments on federally subsidized health insurance plans purchased through state exchanges to
offset the cost of the measure's funding for CHIP, community health centers and other health programs.” The bill
passed 242-174. [HR 3922, Vote #606, 11/3/17; CQ, 11/3/17]
The CHAMPION Act Would Cut “Billions In Funding” For An ACA Health Fund And Raise Medicare
Premiums On The Wealthy. “A five-year reauthorization bill passed the U.S. House on Friday by a 242-174
vote, but some have voiced worries that obstacles remain in the more-evenly divided Senate due to
disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over how to pay for it. Only three House Republicans
voted against the bill, while just 15 Democrats voted in support of it. Many Democrats have criticized the bill,
called the CHAMPION Act, for paying for the reauthorization by cutting billions in funding for the Prevention
and Public Health Fund established by the Affordable Care Act, reducing the grace period for people who miss
premium payments on health plans bought on the federal exchange and raising Medicare premiums for wealthy
recipients.” [Deseret News, 11/5/17]
Deseret News: “The CHAMPION Act Would Save The Federal Government $4.9 Billion From 2018
Through 2027 ‘As A Result’ Of More People Losing Their Coverage On The Federal Exchange.” “A
Congressional Budget Office report estimated last month that the CHAMPION Act would save the federal
government $4.9 billion from 2018 through 2027 ‘as a result’ of more people losing their coverage on the
federal exchange because of stricter grace period guidelines.” [Deseret News, 11/5/17]
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Walters Voted Against Modifying The Medicare Advantage Payment System To Offset The Cuts In The
CHAMPION Act. In November 2017, Walters voted against: “Clyburn, D-S.C., motion to recommit the bill to
the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an
amendment that would modify the Medicare Advantage payment system to offset the funding in the measure.”
The motion was rejected 231-187. [HR 3922, Vote #605, 11/3/17; CQ, 11/3/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of The CHAMPION Act, Extending Funding For CHIP By Gutting
Health Care Programs Resulting In People Losing Health Care Coverage Under The ACA. In November
2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 601) that would provide for House floor consideration of
the bill (HR 3922) that would extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program for five years,
community health centers for two years and other public health programs for two years. It would also provide
for up to $1 billion in additional Medicaid funding to Puerto Rico.” The resolution was adopted 231-192.
[HRes 601, Vote #603, 11/2/17; CQ, 11/2/17]

Maternal, Infant, And Early Childhood Health Care
2017: Walters Voted For Authorizing Funds For The Maternal, Infant, And Early Childhood Home
Visiting Program
Walters Voted For Authorizing $400 Million A Year For The Maternal, Infant, And Early Childhood Home
Visiting Program. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would authorize, through fiscal
2022, $400 million a year for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting program created under the
2010 health care overhaul. The bill would require entities that receive grants under the Maternal, Infant and Early
Childhood Home Visiting program to continue to demonstrate improvements in applicable benchmarks and
guidelines.” The bill passed by a vote of 214-209. [H R 2824, Vote #537, 9/26/17; CQ, 9/26/17]
Walters Voted Against Eliminating Requirements For Grantees Of The Maternal, Infant And Early
Childhood Home Visiting Program To Demonstrate Improvements In Applicable Benchmarks. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “DelBene, D-Wash., motion to recommit the bill to the House Ways
and Means Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would eliminate
the bill’s provisions that would require entities that receive grants under the Maternal, Infant and Early
Childhood Home Visiting program to continue to demonstrate improvements in applicable benchmarks and
guidelines.” The motion failed by a vote of 191-232. [H R 2824, Vote #536, 9/26/17; CQ, 9/26/17]
Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Would Remove A Requirement That States Track Whether
The Home Visit Program Increases Employment And Earnings. In September 2017, Walters voted against:
“Pascrell, D-N.J., amendment that would remove the bill’s provision that would require states or other eligible
entities to track whether the home visit program increases employment and earnings as a measure of the
program goals.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 191-231. [H R 2824, Vote #536, 9/26/17; CQ,
9/26/17]
Walters Voted For Adopting The Rule That Would Provide For House Floor Consideration Of
Authorization For The Maternal, Infant And Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. In September
2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 533) that would provide for House floor consideration of
the bill (HR 2824), that would authorize, through fiscal 2022, $400 million a year for the Maternal, Infant and
Early Childhood Home Visiting program created under the 2010 health care overhaul, and for consideration of
the bill (HR 2792), that would prohibit, beginning in 2021, the payment of social security benefits to an
individual who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for committing a felony or for violating a
condition of parole or probation. The rule would also provide for the text of the Control Unlawful Fugitive
Felons Act (HR 2792), as passed by the House, if passed by the House, to be incorporated into the text of the
Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act (HR 2824) during the engrossment of HR
2824.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 230-190. [H RES 533, Vote #533, 9/26/17; CQ, 9/26/17]
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American Health Care Act (AHCA)
Walters Voted For A Bill Prohibiting Advance Payment Of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits
Until Applicants Have Confirmed Citizenship Status With HHS, Even As Infants
Walters Voted For A Bill Prohibiting The Advance Payment Of Health Insurance Premium Tax Credits To
Applicants Until HHS Confirms Applicants Are Citizens. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill
that would prohibit the advance payment of health insurance premium tax credits to individuals that apply for the
credits unless the Treasury Department receives confirmation from the Health and Human Services Department that
such an individual's status as a citizens or lawfully present alien has been verified. If the American Health Care Act
(HR 1628) is enacted, the bill (HR 2581) would make verification of an individual's status mandatory in order to
receive advance payment of the new health insurance premium tax credit created by the American Health Care Act,
and would also provide an exemption from the American Health Care Act's continuous coverage requirements for
individuals who experience delays in coverage as a result of the verification process.” The billed passed, 238-184.
[HR 2581, Vote #306, 6/13/17; CQ, 6/13/17]
Walters Voted Against Making An Exception In Delaying The Advance Payment Of Health Insurance
Premium Tax Credits For Babies Under The Age Of 1. In June 2017, Walters voted against: “Sanchez, DCalif., motion to recommit the bill to the House Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report it
back immediately with an amendment that would exempt individuals under 1-year-old from the bill's
prohibition on the advance payment of health insurance premium tax credits unless the Treasury Department
has received confirmation of the individuals' status as a citizen or lawfully present alien has been verified.” The
motion failed, 231-193. [HR 2581, Vote #305, 6/13/17; CQ, 6/13/17]

Walters Voted For The American Health Care Act – The Republican Health Care Repeal Bill
Walter Voted To Allow COBRA Recipients To Receive AHCA Subsidies
Walters Voted For A Bill To Allow People Who Get Their Health Insurance Through COBRA To Use Tax
Credits To Subsidize Their Payments Under The AHCA. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill
that would modify the definition of a "qualified health plan" to allow, beginning in 2020, for new tax credits
proposed by the American Health Care Act (HR 1628) to be used by individuals or families to pay for continued
group health coverage under COBRA, provided that the AHCA is enacted into law. The measure would also apply
to continuation coverage as part of church-based group health plans, but the tax credit could not be utilized for a
health flex spending account under the bill's provisions.” The bill passed 267-144. [HR 2579, Vote #308, 6/15/17;
CQ, 6/15/17]
Walters Voted To Approve The AHCA Out Of The Energy And Commerce Committee
Voted To Approve The American Health Care Act Out Of The Energy And Commerce Committee.
[Committee On Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17; CQ Committee Coverage, 3/8/17]
2017: Walters Voted For The American Health Care Act And Said She Was “Very Proud To Stand With
The President” On AHCA
2017: Walters Voted For The American Health Care Act – The Republican Health Care Repeal Bill. In May
2017, Walters voted for “Passage of the bill that would make extensive changes to the 2010 health care overhaul
law, by effectively repealing the individual and employer mandates as well as most of the taxes that finance the
current system. It would, in 2020, convert Medicaid into a capped entitlement that would provide fixed federal
payments to states and end additional federal funding for the 2010 law's joint federal-state Medicaid expansion. It
would prohibit federal funding to any entity, such as Planned Parenthood, that performs abortions and receives
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more than $350 million a year in Medicaid funds. As amended, it would give states the option of receiving federal
Medicaid funding as a block grant with greater state flexibility in how the funds are used, and would require states
to establish their own essential health benefits standards. It would allow states to receive waivers to exempt insurers
from having to provide certain minimum benefits, would provide $8 billion over five years for individuals with preexisting conditions whose insurance premiums increased because the state was granted a waiver to raise premiums
based on an individual's health status, and would create a $15 billion federal risk sharing program to cover some of
the costs of high medical claims.” The bill was passed by a vote of 217-213. [HR 1628, Vote #256, 5/4/17; CQ,
5/4/17]
2017: Walters On AHCA: “I Was Very Proud To Stand With The President Because That Piece Of
Legislation Is Going To Provide Relief To Millions Of Americans.” “Representative Mimi Walters, who has
represented Orange County since 2015, said she did not regret voting for the Republican health care bill. ‘I was
very proud to stand with the president because that piece of legislation is going to provide relief to millions of
Americans,’ she said.” [New York Times, 6/1/17]
2017: LA Times: Walters “Never Waffled Over Her Support For The GOP Healthcare Bill.” “Walters,
unlike Issa and Knight, never waffled over her support for the GOP healthcare bill.” [Los Angeles Times,
5/12/17]
Walters Said She Was “Honored” To Pass The AHCA
2017: Walters Said ACA Has “Clearly Failed The American People” And Said She Was “Honored” To Pass
The AHCA. “Since I decided to run for Congress, I gave the people of Orange County my word that I would work
to ensure all Americans have access to an affordable, patient-centered healthcare system. The Affordable Care Act
has clearly failed the American people through unaffordable premiums and deductibles, massive tax burdens on
small businesses, and collapsing healthcare exchanges. I am honored to join my colleagues in the House to pass this
landmark legislation for the American people.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Facebook, 5/4/17]
Walters’ Spokesperson: If Walters Had Not Voted For AHCA, She Would Have Done Her Constituents A
“Tremendous Disservice And Injustice”
2017: Walters Spokesman: “If She Didn’t Vote For The Bill, She’d Be Doing A Tremendous Disservice And
Injustice To Those Who Voted For Her And Wanted Her To Repeal And Replace Obamacare.” “‘If she
didn’t vote for the bill, she’d be doing a tremendous disservice and injustice to those who voted for her and wanted
her to repeal and replace Obamacare,’ Arrighi said, pointing to the double-digit margins of Walters’ last two
victories. ‘That’s an overwhelming mandate for her to act the way she did.’” [Los Angeles Times, 5/12/17]
Walters Spokesperson: Complaints Concerning The AHCA Came From People Living Outside The District
2017: Walters Spokesman Said That Complaints To Her Office About The GOP Healthcare Bill Came From
People Living Outside The District Who Were Armed With “Wild Misinformation.” “In an interview at her
Irvine district office Tuesday, spokesman T.W. Arrighi said that although the volume of calls and emails to the
office ahead of the vote was ‘heavy,’ many of the complaints came from people who live outside the district and
were armed with ‘wild misinformation’ pushed by liberal groups.” [Los Angeles Times, 5/12/17]
Walters Voted For The AHCA In Committee, And Reportedly Said “Let The Games Begin” At The
Beginning Of The Energy And Commerce Committee’s Markup Of The AHCA
2017: Walters Voted For The AHCA In Committee And Called It A “Rare Opportunity” To Provide
Americans Access To Low Cost Health Care “They Deserve.” “Walters voted for the measure in committee and
was the sole Orange County Republican member of Congress to offer unequivocal support. ‘The AHCA is a rare
opportunity to provide Americans access to the low cost, high quality, patient-centered health care that they
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deserve,’ Walters said before the measure was set aside. ‘This bill will lead to lower premiums, greater choice in
coverage options and large reductions in the federal deficit.’” [Orange County Register, 4/5/17]
2017: Walters Reportedly Said “Let The Games Begin” At The Beginning Of The Energy And Commerce
Committee’s Markup Session Of The AHCA. “OH as members shuffle in for E&C's mark up of health care bill:
Mimi Walters (R-CA) shaking someone's hand and saying ‘Let the games begin’” [Tierney Sneed, Twitter, 3/8/17]

Walters Claimed The AHCA Would Lower Premiums And “Continue To Ensure Guaranteed
Coverage Regardless Of An Individual’s Health Status”
2017: Walters: “Our Legislation, The American Health Care Act, Will Lower Premiums And Expand
Choices.” “‘Our legislation, the American Health Care Act, will lower premiums and expand choices," Walters,
who represents a district south of Los Angeles, said after voting for the bill. Democratic challenger Katie Porter
said in a statement the legislation would have a devastating impact on families in her district, adding that Walters
"didn't care about how her plan would hurt her constituents.’ Although Clinton carried her district, Walters won last
year with nearly 59 percent of the vote.” [Associated Press, 5/5/17]
2017: Walters On AHCA: “It Will Also Continue To Ensure Guaranteed Coverage Regardless Of An
Individual’s Health Status.” “Today, the House of Representatives delivered on a promise that Republicans made
to the American people seven years ago: to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Our legislation, the
American Health Care Act, will lower premiums and expand choices for hard working Americans. It will also
continue to ensure guaranteed coverage regardless of an individual’s health status, and allow families to keep
children on their insurance plans until age 26.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Facebook, 5/4/17]

Walters Voted Against Ensuring Certain Protections Passed In The ACA Remained In Place
Despite AHCA
2017: Walters Voted Against Protecting Coverage For Pre-Existing Conditions In The American Health
Care Act
2017: Walters Voted To Block An Amendment That Would Protect Health Care Coverage For Pre-Existing
Conditions, Ban Lifetime Insurance Limits, Protect Medicare, Block Tax Increases On The Middle Class,
And Would Require A CBO Estimate Prior To Consideration Of Any Health Care Reform Bill. In May 2017,
Walters voted for “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 308) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 2192) that
would repeal, if the health care marketplace overhaul measure (HR 1628) is enacted” Upon defeat of the motion,
Democrats planned to offer an amendment that “The amendment would restrict consideration of legislative
provisions relating to health care that would result in: (1) the denial of health insurance on the basis of a preexisting
condition or a requirement for individuals with a preexisting condition to pay more for coverage; (2) the elimination
of the prohibition on life-time limits on dollar value of health insurance benefits; (3) the termination of the ability of
individuals 26 years of age to be included on their parent’s employer or individual health insurance; (4) the
reduction in the number of individuals receiving health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act; (5) an increased cost to seniors for prescription drugs due to any changes pertaining to closing the Medicare
prescription drug ‘donut hole’; (6) the requirement that individuals pay for preventive services such as
mammography, health screening, and contraceptive services; (7) reduction of Medicare solvency or any changes to
the Medicare guarantee; or (8) the reduction of Federal taxes on the 1% of the population with the highest income
or an increase on the 80% of the population with the lowest income. Additionally, the amendment would restrict
consideration of legislation relating to health care unless an easily searchable electronic estimate and comparison
prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office is made available on a publicly available website of
the House.” A vote yes was a vote to block the amendment. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 235-193. [H.Res
308, Vote #252, 5/4/17; CQ, 5/4/17]

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2017: Walters Voted Against An Amendment That Would Protect Health Care Coverage For Pre-Existing
Conditions, Ban Lifetime Insurance Limits, Protect Medicare, Block Tax Increases On The Middle Class,
And Would Require A CBO Estimate Prior To Consideration Of Any Health Care Reform Bill. In May 2017,
Walters voted for “Cole, R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 305) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Senate amendments to
the bill.” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to offer an amendment to the bill that would, “restrict
consideration of legislative provisions relating to health care that would result in: (1) the denial of health insurance
on the basis of a preexisting condition or a requirement for individuals with a preexisting condition to pay more for
coverage; (2) the elimination of the prohibition on life-time limits on dollar value of health insurance benefits; (3)
the termination of the ability of individuals 26 years of age to be included on their parent’s employer or individual
health insurance; (4) the reduction in the number of individuals receiving health insurance under the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act; (5) an increased cost to seniors for prescription drugs due to any changes
pertaining to closing the Medicare prescription drug ‘donut hole’; (6) the requirement that individuals pay for
preventive services such as mammography, health screening, and contraceptive services; (7) reduction of Medicare
solvency or any changes to the Medicare guarantee; or (8) the reduction of Federal taxes on the 1% of the
population with the highest income or an increase on the 80% of the population with the lowest income.
Additionally, the amendment would restrict consideration of legislation relating to health care unless an easily
searchable electronic estimate and comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office is made
available on a publicly available website of the House.” A vote yes was a vote to block the amendment. The motion
was agreed to by a vote of 231-192. [H.Res 305, Vote #246, 5/3/17; CQ, 5/3/17]
2017: Walters Voted Against A Motion To Protect Individuals From Discrimination In The Health
Insurance Marketplace Based On Gender Or Pre-Existing Conditions, Protect Seniors From Higher
Premiums And Out-Of-Pocket Costs Under Medicare Part D. In January 2017, Walters voted against the
“Castor, D-Fla., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report back
immediately with an amendment that would add an exemption to the bill for rules that prohibit health insurance
companies from discriminating against individuals based on gender or preexisting conditions. The amendment also
would exempt from the measure rules that prohibit higher premiums or out-of-pocket costs for seniors for
medication under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 183-236.
[HR 21, Vote #7, 1/4/17; CQ, 1/4/17]
2017: Walters Voted Against Exempting Any Rule That Prohibited Insurance Companies From Eliminating
Coverage For Dependents Younger Than 26
2017: Walters Voted Against Exempting From The Bill Any Rule Prohibiting Insurance From Eliminating
Health Coverage For Dependents Younger Than 26. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Murphy, DFla., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report back immediately
with an amendment that would exempt from the bill any rule prohibiting an insurance issuer from eliminating
health coverage for dependents younger than 26 years old.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 190-235. [HR 26,
Vote #22, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
The Purpose Of HR 26 Is To Increase Accountability For And Transparency In The Federal Regulatory
Process By Requiring Congress To Approve All New Major Regulations. “This bill states that its purpose
is to increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process by requiring Congress to
approve all new major regulations. The bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency
rulemaking to require federal agencies promulgating rules to: (1) identify and repeal or amend existing rules to
completely offset any annual costs of new rules to the U.S. economy…” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring A Public CBO Cost Estimate Before Consideration Legislation To Repeal
Or Replace Obamacare
2017: Walters Voted To Block A Requirement That A CBO Cost Estimate Be Made Publicly Available
Before Considering Any Legislation To Repeal Or Replace The Affordable Care Act. In March 2017, Walters
voted for the “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
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amendment) on the rule (H Res 210) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would exempt
health care plans sponsored by trade and business associations from most state laws and regulations.” Rep. Jared
Polis (D-CO) described the vote in a floor speech, saying, “If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an
amendment to the rule that would require a CBO cost estimate that analyzes the impact of any legislation amending
or repealing the Affordable Care Act, as well as the impact of any manager's amendment to that legislation, to be
made publicly available before the bill may be considered on the House floor.” A vote against is a vote to allow the
Democratic minority to offer an alternative plan. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-186. [H.Res 210, Vote
#179, 3/21/17; Congressional Record, Pages H2260-H2267, 3/21/17; CQ, 3/21/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Block An Amendment To Require A CBO Score For Any Legislation Or
Amendments Repealing The Affordable Care Act Before The Legislation Could Be Considered. In March
2017, Walters voted for the “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 209) that would provide for House floor consideration of a bill that
would eliminate most of the federal antitrust exemptions for health insurance providers that are subject to
regulation at the state level.” According to Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), “if we defeat the previous question, I will offer
an amendment to the rule that would require a CBO cost estimate that analyzes the impact of any legislation
amending or repealing the Affordable Care Act, as well as the impact of any manager's amendment to that
legislation to be made publicly available before the bill may be considered on the House floor.” A yes vote was a
vote to block the amendment. The motion was agreed to be a vote of 231-185. [H.Res 209, Vote #176, 3/21/17;
Congressional Record, H2255, 3/21/17; CQ, 3/21/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 3/21/17]
Walters Voted To Repeal An Exemption For Members Of Congress From The American Health Care Act
2017: Walters Voted To Repeal The Republican Provision Exempting Members Of Congress From The
Republican Health Care Bill. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Passage of the bill would repeal, if the health care
overhaul measure (HR 1628) is enacted, an exemption for members of Congress and staff from provisions of the
health care overhaul measure that would allow state waivers of certain health insurance minimum benefit and
patient protection requirements under the 2010 health care overhaul.” The bill was passed by a vote of 429-0. [HR
2192, Vote #255, 5/4/17; CQ, 5/4/17]

Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Significant Findings
 Walters voted 13 times to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act.
 Walters called the passage of a bill to repeal ACA a “monumental moment.”
 Walters said she was “extremely disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision in King V. Burwell
that upheld the ACA.
 Walters said ACA failed the American people through “unaffordable premiums and deductibles”
and her campaign consultant said her votes on health care reflect her commitment to “improving
and expanding healthcare choices.”

Walters Voted 13 Times To Repeal All Or Part Of The Affordable Care Act
Walters Voted 10 Times To Repeal The Affordable Care Act
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Voted To Repeal Affordable Care Act. [HR 596, Vote #58, 2/03/15; CQ Floor Votes, 2/3/15] NOTE: This
was widely publicized as being the 56th vote., and the 4th to completely repeal
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Voted Against Republican Study Committee Budget That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. [H Con
Res 27, Vote #138, 3/25/15; The Hill, 3/25/15]
Voted For Budget Alternative That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #141,
3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]
Voted For Republican Budget That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142,
3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget That Began Process To Repeal Affordable Care
Act. [S Con Res 11, Vote #183, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Voted To Repeal Major Pillars Of Affordable Care Act, Including Individual Mandate. [HR 3762, Vote
#568, 10/23/15; Los Angeles Times, 10/23/15]
Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act. [HR 3762, Vote #6, 1/6/16; CNN, 1/6/16]
Voted To Overturn Obama’s Veto Of Bill That Would Repeal The Affordable Care Act. [HR 3762, Vote
#53, 2/2/16; Washington Post, 2/2/16] Note: Reported as 63rd vote
Voted To Begin Process Of Repealing Affordable Care Act. [S Con Res 3, Vote #58, 1/13/17; CNN, 1/3/17]
Voted To Approve The American Health Care Act Out Of Energy And Commerce Committee.
[Committee On Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17; CQ Committee Coverage, 3/8/17]

Walters Voted Once On Delaying Rule Changes And Regulations From The Affordable Care Act
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Voted To Require Regulations And Rule Changes In The Affordable Care Act Must Be Subject To
Congressional Approval. [HR 427, Vote #474; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]

Walters Voted Twice To Repeal Parts Of The Affordable Care Act
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Voted To Repeal Medical Device Tax Under The Affordable Care Act. [HR 160, Vote #375, 6/18/15;
Associated Press, 6/18/15]
Voted To Eliminate Independent Payment Advisory Board. [HR 1190, Vote #376, 6/23/15; National
Journal, 6/23/15]
Did Not Vote On A Motion Agreeing With Senate Amendment To Place A Moratorium On Health Care
Reform’s Medical Device Tax. [HR 2029, Vote #703, 12/17/15; Med Device Online, 12/17/15]

Walters Voted Two Times To Change ACA
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Voted To Increase Definition Of Full-Time From 30 Hours To 40 Hours Under Affordable Care Act.
[HR 30, Vote #14, 1/08/15; Politico, 1/08/15]
Voted For Bill Blocking Federal Funding For Abortion, Including Tax Credits For Small Businesses
Providing Healthcare That Includes Abortion Coverage. [HR 7, Vote #45, 1/22/15; Politico, 1/22/15]

Vote Bullets
2015: Walters Voted To Increase The Definition Of Full-Time From 30 Hours To 40 Hours Under
Affordable Care Act. “The House will vote again on Thursday to lengthen Obamacare’s full-time workweek
definition to 40 hours, but the Senate has work to do before it can hope to get its first anti-Obamacare bill to the
president’s desk.” The bill passed, 252-172. [HR 30, Vote #14, 1/08/15; Politico, 1/8/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Bill Blocking Federal Funding For Abortion, Including ACA Tax Credits For
Small Businesses Providing Healthcare That Includes Abortion Coverage. “The House did easily pass H.R. 7,
the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015, sponsored by Rep.
Chris Smith (R-N.J.). White House advisers said they would recommend a veto should the bill reach the president’s
desk. The Hyde Amendment already prevents the use of federal funds to pay for abortion, except in cases of incest,
rape and life endangerment of the mother. That is passed every year as part of an appropriations bill, but this bill
would make that permanent law. The House bill would also restrict small businesses from getting an Affordable
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Care Act tax credit if they purchase employee health plans that include abortion coverage on the Small Business
Health Options Program, or SHOP exchange.” [HR 7, Vote #45, 1/22/15; Politico, 1/22/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Repeal Affordable Care Act. In February 2015, Walters Voted For the “Passage of the
bill that would repeal the 2010 health care overhaul. The bill would delay the repeal by 180 days after enactment
and direct the House Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Judiciary and Ways and Means
committees to submit alternative legislation with a number of provisions, including ones to increase economic
growth by eliminating certain regulations; lower health care premiums through increased competition; overhaul the
medical liability system; and provide states greater flexibility to administer Medicaid programs.” [HR 596, Vote
#58, 2/3/15; The Hill, 2/3/15; CQ Floor Votes, 2/3/15] NOTE: This was widely publicized as being the 56th vote.,
and the 4th to completely repeal
2015: Walters Voiced Support For Legislation To Repeal ACA And Instruct The House To Produce A
“Patient-Centered, Free-Market Alternative.” “Today, I’m pleased to stand in support of H.R. 596 –
legislation that would not only repeal Obamacare; but would instruct the House to come forward with a patientcentered, free-market alternative.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 2/3/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Republican Study Committee Budget That Repealed The Affordable Care Act.
In March 2015, Walters Voted Against the “Stutzman, R-Ind., substitute amendment that would provide for $ 2.804
trillion in new budget authority in fiscal 2016, not including off-budget accounts. The substitute would call for
reducing spending by $7.1 trillion over 10 years compared to the Congressional Budget Office baseline. The
proposal would call for capping discretionary spending at $975 billion in fiscal 2016, freezing it for two years, and
then allowing it to grow with inflation. It would call for setting discretionary defense spending at $570 billion, nondefense discretionary spending at $405 billion and allowing for $58 billion in Overseas Contingency Operations.
The measure would call for, after fiscal 2019, OCO spending being incorporated into (non-emergency)
discretionary defense spending. The proposal would call for repeal of the 2010 health care overhaul, converting
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program into block grant programs and transitioning Medicare to a
premium-support system. It would propose changing the inflationary index for Social Security benefits to "chained"
CPI for all government programs and gradually increases eligibility to age 70 for Social Security. It also would
propose converting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program into a block grant program and changing it to a
discretionary program. The amendment would outline guidance for a tax overhaul, including stating that taxes
should be revenue neutral based on dynamic scoring and that the alternative minimum tax be repealed. It also
would propose that federal funding for transportation be limited to core federal duties, such as the interstate
highway system.” [H Con Res 27, Vote #138, 3/25/15; CQ, 3/25/15; The Hill, 3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Budget Alternative That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. In March 2015, Walters
Voted For a budget alternative known as Price amendment #2 offered as an amendment on the floor that would
repeal the Affordable Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare while requiring no offsets for increased OCO
defense spending. “Tom Price, R-Ga., also submitted an amended version that included increased defense funding
without requiring cuts in other areas to offset the spending. Price’s plan increased funding to the Overseas
Contingency Operations Fund by $2 billion over the committee plan, to $96 billion, and requires no offsets. The
version that passed out of committee would have required offsets over $73.5 billion in the OCO fund, which pays
for wars and other overseas activities and is not subject to sequester caps.” The resolution passed 219 to 208. [H.
Con Res. 27, Vote #141, 3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Republican Budget That Repealed The Affordable Care Act. “[The Republican
budget] also includes parliamentary language, called reconciliation that orders House committees to draft
legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act. Under budget rules, that reconciliation repeal bill cannot be
filibustered in the Senate and would need only a majority vote to pass.” The resolution passed 228 to 199. [H. Con
Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget That Began Process To Repeal
Affordable Care Act. “House and Senate Republicans agreed on a unified budget plan Wednesday that would
allow them to bypass Democrats and send President Barack Obama legislation to repeal or revise his landmark
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health-care law. The budget proposal spells out the Republican Party’s priorities by calling for $5.3 trillion in
spending cuts to reach balance in nine years.” An agreement to pass the Conference Report passed 226 to 197. [S
Con Res 11, Vote #183, On Agreeing to the Conference Report, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Repeal Medical Device Tax Under The Affordable Care Act. “The House defied a
White House veto threat and voted Thursday to abolish a tax on medical device makers as a group of Democrats
uncharacteristically joined Republicans in moving to kill part of President Barack Obama's health care law … The
Republican-led House has voted more than 50 times since 2011 to void all or part of Obama's health care overhaul,
usually along party lines.” The bill passed 280 to 140. [HR 160, Vote #375, 6/18/15; Associated Press, 6/18/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Eliminate The Independent Payment Advisory Board. “The House easily passed a
repeal of Obamacare's Independent Payment Advisory Board, with a handful of Democrats voting with Republicans
against a part of the law aimed at checking the growth of Medicare spending. The Independent Payment Advisory
Board has never been used. It consists of 15 members and was included in the law to control the rate of Medicare
growth and to help the program come up with savings. The law said the board would make savings
recommendations if Medicare spending was projected to exceed a certain target rate, but so far, spending hasn't
grown fast enough to trigger the IPAB. The 244-154 vote occurred days before an expected Supreme Court ruling
on the legality of Obamacare subsidies.” The bill passed, 244-154. [HR 1190, Vote #376, 6/23/15; National
Journal, 6/23/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Require Regulations and Rule Changes In The Affordable Care Act Must Be
Subject To Congressional Approval. In July 2015, Walters Voted For an amendment that would require “rule and
regulations under the Affordable Care Act to be subject to the congressional approval process established in the
bill.” The amendment passed, 242-167. [HR 427, Vote #474; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Repeal Major Pillars Of Affordable Care Act, Including Individual Mandate.
“House Republicans pushed forward with another vote to roll back the Affordable Care Act on Friday, passing a
bill that would repeal several major pillars of President Obama’s landmark 2010 law, including the requirement that
Americans have health coverage.” [HR 3762, Vote #568, 10/23/15; Los Angeles Times, 10/23/15]
2015: Walters Did Not Vote On A Motion Agreeing With Senate Amendment To Place A Moratorium On
Health Care Reform’s Medical Device Tax. In December 2015, Walters Did Not Vote On concurring with a
Senate amendment to a tax package that included a two year moratorium on the 2.3 percent medical device tax
implemented under the Affordable Care Act. The amendment passed, 318-109. [HR 2029, Vote #703, 12/17/15;
Med Device Online, 12/17/15]
2016: Walters Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act “The GOP-controlled House of Representatives on
Wednesday afternoon passed legislation that would repeal Obamacare, and after more than 60 votes to roll back all
or part of the law, the bill dismantle it will finally get to the President's desk.” [HR 3762, Vote #6, 1/6/16; CNN,
1/6/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Overturn Obama’s Veto Of A Bill That Would Repeal The Affordable Care Act.
“House Republicans are moving on to a new round of budget fights after failing on Tuesday to overturn President
Obama’s veto of legislation to repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans were not able to
rally the support of two-thirds of the House necessary to overturn the veto, leaving conservatives to turn their
attention to a final year of budget fights with the president. The 241-186 vote, appropriately scheduled for
Groundhog Day, was the 63rd time the House has voted to overturn all or part of Obama’s signature health care
law.” [HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/2/16; Washington Post, 2/2/16] Note: Reported as 63rd vote
2016: Walters Voted To Begin The Process Of Repealing Affordable Care Act. “The House of Representatives
began the process of dismantling the Affordable Care Act on Friday, approving a budget resolution on a mostly
party line vote. The vote was 227-198. The Senate passed the measure earlier this week. It allows Republicans on
Capitol Hill to use a process known as ‘budget reconciliation’ to roll back major parts of the health care law. Top
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Republican leaders are also saying they plan to move to replace Obamacare along the same track, but they are still
struggling to come up with the details on how it will work.” [S Con Res 3, Vote #58, 1/13/17; CNN, 1/3/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Approve The American Health Care Act Out Of Energy And Commerce
Committee. “Energy and Commerce Committee Budget Reconciliation Recommendations/Vote to Report Provides
for the phase out of the Medicaid expansion included in the 2010 health care law by 2020. Substitute amendment
would also eliminate the Prevention and Public Health Fund and prohibit federal funds to any prohibited entity that
provides abortion related services. The bill would also: eliminate cuts to the Disproportionate Share Hospitals
(DSH) payments for non Medicaid expansion states. change the Medicaid program from a per beneficiary
entitlement to a per capita allotment and allow the states to determine spending categories. count lottery winnings
over $8,000 as income for eligibility determination under Medicaid. eliminate federal premium cost sharing
subsidies included in the 2010 health care law…” The motion was approved for Budget Committee action 31-23
along party lines. [Committee On Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17; CQ Committee Coverage, 3/8/17]

Walters Called The Passage Of A Bill To Repeal ACA A “Monumental Moment”
January 2016: Walters Supported Legislation To Repeal ACA And “Defund” Planned Parenthood, And
Called The Bill’s Passage In The House A “Monumental Moment.” “The passage of this bill marks a
monumental moment for the American people and serves as an important step in holding the President accountable
for his costly and ineffective healthcare law. Hard-working Americans have suffered under Obamacare through:
higher premiums, cancelled health care plans, and decreased access to care. Unsurprisingly, Obamacare is filled
with broken promises, such as ‘If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor’ – when in reality, many
Americans have lost access to their long-time, trusted family physicians. Since Obamacare’s passage, Congress has
been working vigorously to roll back this disastrous law and replace it with common-sense, patient-centered
solutions. 2016 marks a new year – and this is just the start of House Republicans’ efforts to provide relief to the
American people and put forward bold solutions that will help individuals and families achieve the American
dream.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 1/6/16]
2015: Walters Supported The Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act, Which She
Said Would Rescind Certain ACA Provisions, Including The Individual Mandate. “Across my district and
throughout California, small businesses and families are hurting from the effects of Obamacare – individuals
are facing high premiums, businesses are dealing with costly regulations and federal overreach, and taxpayers
are burdened with more excessive federal spending. Today’s legislation would rip out the most harmful
provisions of Obamacare, including: the Employer Mandate, the Individual mandate, the Medical Device Tax,
and the ‘Cadillac Tax’ among others. Furthermore, it reduces the deficit by $130 billion over 10 years and
represents Congress’ best chance at getting a bill on the President’s desk that will stop this harmful law. I will
continue to work with my colleagues to dismantle this ineffective and overly-burdensome law and replace it
with common-sense, patient-centered solutions.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 10/23/15]
2016: Walters Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act “The GOP-controlled House of Representatives
on Wednesday afternoon passed legislation that would repeal Obamacare, and after more than 60 votes to roll
back all or part of the law, the bill dismantle it will finally get to the President's desk.” [HR 3762, Vote #6,
1/6/16; CNN, 1/6/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Overturn Obama’s Veto Of A Bill That Would Repeal The Affordable Care Act.
“House Republicans are moving on to a new round of budget fights after failing on Tuesday to overturn
President Obama’s veto of legislation to repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans were
not able to rally the support of two-thirds of the House necessary to overturn the veto, leaving conservatives to
turn their attention to a final year of budget fights with the president. The 241-186 vote, appropriately
scheduled for Groundhog Day, was the 63rd time the House has voted to overturn all or part of Obama’s
signature health care law.” [HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/2/16; Washington Post, 2/2/16] Note: Reported as 63rd vote

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Walters: “I Gave The People Of Orange County My Word That I Would Work To Ensure All
Americans Have Access To An Affordable, Patient-Centered Healthcare System”
2017: Walters: “I Gave The People Of Orange County My Word That I Would Work To Ensure All
Americans Have Access To An Affordable, Patient-Centered Healthcare System.” “Since I decided to run for
Congress, I gave the people of Orange County my word that I would work to ensure all Americans have access to
an affordable, patient-centered healthcare system. The Affordable Care Act has clearly failed the American people
through unaffordable premiums and deductibles, massive tax burdens on small businesses, and collapsing
healthcare exchanges. I am honored to join my colleagues in the House to pass this landmark legislation for the
American people.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 5/4/17]

Walters: The ACA “Clearly Failed The American People Through Unaffordable Premiums And
Deductibles, Massive Tax Burdens On Small Businesses, And Collapsing Exchanges”
Walters Said ACA Failed The American People Through “Unaffordable Premiums And Deductibles”
2017: Walters: “The Affordable Care Act Has Clearly Failed The American People Through Unaffordable
Premiums And Deductibles, Massive Tax Burdens On Small Businesses, And Collapsing Healthcare
Exchanges.” “Walters countered that congressional Republicans kept a promise made seven years ago to repeal
Obamacare. ‘The Affordable Care Act has clearly failed the American people through unaffordable premiums and
deductibles, massive tax burdens on small businesses, and collapsing healthcare exchanges,’ she said.” [McClatchy,
5/4/17]
Walters Said ACA Was “Harmful” And Pledged To Work With Her Colleagues To “Dismantle This
Ineffective And Overly-Burdensome Law”
2015: Walters Called ACA “Harmful,” And Said She Would Work With Her Colleagues To “Dismantle This
Ineffective And Overly-Burdensome Law.” “Across my district and throughout California, small businesses and
families are hurting from the effects of Obamacare – individuals are facing high premiums, businesses are dealing
with costly regulations and federal overreach, and taxpayers are burdened with more excessive federal spending.
Today’s legislation would rip out the most harmful provisions of Obamacare, including: the Employer Mandate, the
Individual mandate, the Medical Device Tax, and the ‘Cadillac Tax’ among others. Furthermore, it reduces the
deficit by $130 billion over 10 years and represents Congress’ best chance at getting a bill on the President’s desk
that will stop this harmful law. I will continue to work with my colleagues to dismantle this ineffective and overlyburdensome law and replace it with common-sense, patient-centered solutions.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press
Release, 10/23/15]
Walters Campaign Consultant Said Her Votes On ACA Reflect Her Commitment To “Improving And
Expanding Healthcare Choices”
2017: Walters Campaign Consultant Said Her Votes In The House Reflect Her Commitment To “Improving
And Expanding Healthcare Choices.” “Walters, who serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, was one
of the earliest supporters of the bill among the California Republican delegation. ‘Rep. Walters is committed to
improving and expanding healthcare choices, lowering costs and protecting taxpayers. Her votes in the House
reflect those principles and she will not be deterred by campaign ads created in Washington, D.C., by Nancy
Pelosi’s political committees,’ said her campaign consultant, Dave Gilliard.” [Los Angeles Times, 3/27/17]

Walters Said She Was “Extremely Disappointed” By The Supreme Court’s Decision In King v
Burwell That Upheld The ACA
2015: Walters On King V. Burwell: “I'm Extremely Disappointed By The Supreme Court's Decision Today
To Once Again Protect The President's Flawed Healthcare Law…” “I'm extremely disappointed by the
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Supreme Court's decision today to once again protect the President’s flawed healthcare law and uphold
Obamacare’s subisidies. This partisan legislation was rammed through Congress without a single Republican vote
and as a result is filled with harmful policy and thoughtless contradictions.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release,
6/25/15]

Walters Co-Sponsored A Bill That Would Establish An Office To Monitor And Audit The
Implementation And Administration Of The Affordable Care Act
Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Establish The Office Of The Special Inspector General For
Monitoring The Affordable Care Act. [H.R. 2400, 114th Congress, introduced 5/18/15]

Substance Abuse
Walters Voted Against A Prohibiting Restrictions On Malpractice Lawsuits for “Grossly
Negligent” Prescription Of Opiods
Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment To The Underlying Legislation That Would
Prohibit Restrictions On Medical Malpractice Lawsuits For “Grossly Negligent” Prescription Of Opioids. In
June 2017, Walters voted against: “Kuster, D-N.H., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee
with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would modify the bill's definition of ‘health
care lawsuits’ to not include a claim or action related to the ‘grossly negligent’ prescription of opioids.” The motion
was rejected, 235-191. [HR 1215, Vote #336, 6/28/17; CQ, 6/28/17]

Walters Expressed Commitment To Implementing The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act
And Noted Orange County’s Struggle With The Opiate Epidemic
2017: Walters: “I Am Committed To Ensuring [The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act] Is Fully
Implemented To Put An End To This [Opiate] Epidemic.” “Over the last decade, opioid addiction has
skyrocketed across the nation. In my district located in Orange County, California, opioid-related drug overdoses
and deaths have tragically kept pace with the rapid increase in abuse. Last week, I signed a bipartisan letter to the
Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery
Act (CARA), which provides resources and necessary reforms to address the nation’s opioid epidemic. CARA
seeks to ensure that patients are offered, and physicians are trained on, a full range of FDA-approved treatment
options. Prior to this legislation, pain medication treatments were often prescribed based on the patient’s setting of
care, not the patient’s needs. We can no longer accept such casual prescription of these powerful and addictive
drugs that often lead to the abuse of illegal substances like heroin. I applaud my fellow Members of Congress who
remain engaged in our efforts to combat opioid abuse. I am committed to ensuring CARA is fully implemented to
put an end to this epidemic, which claims far too many lives.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 4/18/17]
2017: Walters Said Orange County Was “Struggling” With The Opiate Epidemic. “We have seen the opioid
and heroin epidemic ravaged every part of our country. Even affluent areas like my home of Orange County,
California are struggling with over 200 deaths per year. Now, we are witnessing a far deadlier iteration of fentanyllaced drugs. This incredibly powerful painkiller reserved for the most severe and acute pain are being added to
heroin, cocaine and counterfeit drugs. As a mother of four young adults, it breaks my heart every time I see or hear
of another life lost. Just last year, a 19-year-old from Orange County overdosed after taking fentanyl-laced cocaine.
This epidemic again hit home when a DEA investigation resulted in four arrests for an alleged fentanyl importation
and distribution conspiracy in Long Beach. The DEA reported that the men had over 30,000 acetylfentanyl tablets
and 13 kilograms of the narcotic.” [Hearing on the Fentanyl Crisis, House Committee on Energy and Commerce,
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, 3/21/17]

Mental Health
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Walters Said Mental Health Awareness Was The Most Important, But Under-Reported Issue She
Worked On
2015: Walters Said Mental Health Awareness Was The Most Important – But Under-Reported – Issue She
Worked On. “What’s the most important — but under-reported — policy issue you work on? Mental health
awareness. It’s vital that we are diagnosing and treating these disorders, so that those in need can get the help and
support to manage their mental illness on a daily basis.” [House Republicans, Blog, 5/8/15]

Biotech
Walters Said It Was “Vital” To Roll Back Regulations In Order To Encourage The Biotech
Industry To Invest And Expand In California
2011: Walters: “It's Vital We Remove Restrictions On Manufacturing And Streamline Regulatory Processes
To Encourage The [Biotech] Industry To Continue To Invest And Expand In Our State.” “‘The current
economic, political and regulatory conditions in California threaten the ability of biotech to innovate and grow,’
said Sen. Walters. ‘It's vital we remove restrictions on manufacturing and streamline regulatory processes to
encourage the industry to continue to invest and expand in our state.’” [California State Senate Republican Caucus,
Press Release via Targeted News Service, 4/20/11]

Interest Groups
Healthcare Leadership Council Named Walters A Champion Of Healthcare Innovation
2015: Walters Was Named A Champion Of Healthcare Innovation By The Healthcare Leadership Council.
“The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of leaders of the nation's premier health care companies
and organizations, honored U.S. Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) as a ‘Champion of Healthcare Innovation’
at an award ceremony in Washington, DC.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 11/6/15]
2017: HLC President Said The American Health Care Act “Offers Promising Ideas” And Provides “An
Innovative Foundation From Which To Build A Pro-Patient, Pro-Consumer Health Coverage System.”
“The proposed American Health Care Act offers promising ideas that, through the legislative and regulatory
processes, can become a structure that provides improved health security for millions of Americans. […] No
one would argue that the AHCA, in its current form, is a perfect mechanism to improve American healthcare.
It does, though, provide an innovative foundation from which to build a pro-patient, pro-consumer health
coverage system. We look forward to working with the administration and Congress to ensure that optimal
outcome to this process.” [Healthcare Leadership Council, Press Release, 3/10/17]
HLC Was A Health Care Lobbying Group Consisting Of “A Coalition Of Chief Executives From All
Disciplines Within American Healthcare.” “The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a coalition of chief
executives from all disciplines within American healthcare, is the exclusive forum for the nation’s healthcare
leaders to jointly develop policies, plans, and programs to achieve their vision of a 21st century system that
makes affordable, high-quality care accessible to all Americans. Members of HLC – hospitals, health plans,
pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, biotech firms, health product distributors,
pharmacies, post-acute care providers and academic health centers – envision a quality-driven system that
fosters innovation. HLC members advocate measures to increase the cost-effectiveness of American healthcare
by emphasizing wellness and prevention, care coordination, and the use of evidence-based medicine, while
utilizing consumer choice and competition to elevate value.” [HLC.org, About HLC, accessed 9/5/17;
OpenSecrets.org, accessed 9/5/17]

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Housing Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted to bar implementation of housing rule meant to combat housing segregation.
 Walters voted to weaken housing discrimination protections.
 Walters voted to weaken regulations on mortgage lenders.
 Walters voted against preventing those convicted of mortgage fraud and predatory lenders from
providing loans to homeowners.
 Walters voted against a bill that would shield homeowners who defaulted on loans from mortgage
lenders while reporting ownership interest in two mortgage broking firms.
 Walters has received $310,550 from the real estate industry.

Discrimination
Walters Voted To Prevent The Department Of Justice From Enforcing Disparate Impact Claims
Under The Fair Housing Act
2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The Department Of Justice From Enforcing
Disparate Impact Claims Under The Fair Housing Act. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that
prevented the Department of Justice from enforcing disparate impact claims under the Fair Housing Act. “Housing
discrimination claims: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., to the
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2578). The amendment would bar
funding for Justice Department enforcement actions under the Fair Housing Act that rely on the theory of disparate
impact to allege racial and other forms of discrimination by mortgage lenders, landlords, and home insurers. Garrett
said the threat of prosecution for treating various classes of homeowners and renters differently, based on their
economic status, would impede the ability ‘for lenders to make rational economic decisions about risk’ rather than
based on the possibility that the Justice Department will consider their actions discriminatory.” The amendment
passed 232 to 196. [HR 2578, Vote #287, 6/03/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15; Citizen-Times,
6/05/15]

Walters Voted To Bar Funding For The “Critical” Private Enforcement Initiative Of The Fair
Housing Initiatives Program
2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment That Barred Funding For The Private Enforcement Initiative Of
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Transportation,
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 that would “bar funds from
being used for the Private Enforcement Initiative of the Fair Housing Initiatives Program.” The amendment passed
224 to 198. [CQ Floor Votes, 6/04/15; HR 2577, Vote #307, 6/04/15]
National Council On Independent Living: PEI Grantees Are “Critical” To Enforcement Of The Fair
Housing Act. “PEI grants support local, private fair housing groups’ testing, complaint intake, and
investigation efforts. PEI grantees are critical to enforcement efforts for the Fair Housing Act. Disability-related
complaints is the largest category of Fair Housing complaints. To remove funding for the PEI program would
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damage Fair Housing enforcement in many communities. This harms people with disabilities when fair housing
enforcement is not readily available in communities.” [NCIL, 6/05/15]

Walters Voted For Amendment Barring Implementation Of Housing Rule Meant To Combat
Housing Segregation
2015: Walters Voted For Amendment Barring The Implementation Of Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing Rule. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban
Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 that would “bar funding for HUD to implement,
enforce or administer the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.” The amendment passed 229 to
193. [HR 2577, Vote #311, 6/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/09/15]
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Self Purports To Combat Segregation. According to the
Federal Register, the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule “[e]stablish[es] an approach to affirmatively
further fair housing that calls for coordinated efforts to combat illegal housing discrimination, so that
individuals and families can make decisions about where to live, free from discrimination, with necessary
information regarding housing options, and with adequate support to make their choices viable.” [Federal
Register, 7/19/13]

Walters Voted To Weaken Housing Discrimination Protections
2015: Walters Voted For Amendment To Bar Housing And Urban Development From Enforcing Regulation
Combating Discrimination In the Housing Market. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the FY16
Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill that would bar funds from being used by HUD to administer a federal
regulation that dictates, “If the policies of governmental agencies, banks or private real estate companies
unjustifiably perpetuate segregation, regardless of their intent, they could be found in violation of the Fair Housing
Act.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 231-195. [HR 2577, Vote #323, 6/09/15; Propublica, 1/21/15]

Mortgage Lenders
As State Senator, Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Shield Homeowners Who Defaulted On
Loans From Lenders Collecting On The Original Amount Of The Loan
Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Shield Homeowners Who Defaulted On Loans From Mortgage
Lenders…
2010: Walters Voted Against A Bill In The State Senate That Would Shield Homeowners Who Defaulted On
Loans From Lenders Collecting On The Original Amount Of The Loan. “For the first time, the debate is
spilling into the realm of law making, with state legislators in California considering a bill that would redefine the
obligations of many defaulting homeowners. The efforts to shape the bill demonstrate how much is at stake — in
California and the many other states with distressed real estate markets. The legislation introduced in the winter by
the real estate lobby would have largely shielded foreclosed homeowners from debt collectors. But by the time it
passed the state Senate on June 3, the banking lobby had succeeded in scaling it back. Now the bill goes to the state
Assembly, where a committee will take it up next week, and bankers intend to continue lobbying. […] The original
legislation said borrowers who took cash out of their houses would be shielded as long as they used the money for
home improvements. In its current form, the proposed law is not quite so forgiving. The bill that passed the Senate
by a lopsided vote of 30 to 4 would protect former homeowners up to the amount of their original loan. For
instance, a family that took out a $500,000 mortgage to buy a house and then refinanced and took cash out, swelling
their loan to $600,000, would be released from claims on the original sum but remain vulnerable on the $100,000.”
[New York Times, 6/21/10; SB-1178, introduced 2/18/10]

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Walters: “I’m Very Sympathetic … To People That Are Losing Their Homes … But We Have To Be
Careful Not To Overleverage Ourselves And To Take Responsibility When Making Investments.” “State
Senator Mimi Walters, a first-term Republican representing Laguna Niguel, north of San Diego, voted against
the measure precisely because it could encourage more defaults. ‘I’m very sympathetic to what’s going on in
the economy and to people that are losing their homes,’ said Ms. Walters, a former executive with two Wall
Street firms. ‘But we have to be careful not to overleverage ourselves and to take responsibility when making
investments.’” [New York Times, 6/21/10; SB-1178, introduced 2/18/10]
…While Reporting Ownership Interest In Two Mortgage Broking Firms
2010: Walters Reported Mortgage Broking Firm Secured Residential Funding As An Asset Of Ownership
Interest Greater Than Ten Percent. [Statement of Economic Interests, California Fair Political Practice
Commission, filed 3/1/11]
2010: Walters Reported Owning 10% Or More Of CCN MV, LLC. [Statement of Economic Interests,
California Fair Political Practice Commission, filed 3/1/11]
Walters Described CCN MV As An Advertising Firm On Her Statement Of Economic Interests, But
According To Secretary Of State Filings, CCN MV Is A Mortgage Broker. [Statement of Economic
Interests, California Fair Political Practice Commission, filed 3/1/11; California Secretary of State, Statement of
Information, filed 7/13/09]

2014-2018: Walters Received $412,991 From The Real Estate Industry
2014-2018: Walters Received $412,991 From The Real Estate Interests, Making the Industry Her Top Donor
Group. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 2/26/18]

Walters Voted For Weakening Regulations On Mortgage Lenders
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill That Changed The Definition Of A Qualified Mortgage Under The Truth In
Lending Act. In April 2015, Walters voted for the Mortgage Choice Act. “The bill excludes insurance paid at
closing into escrow, as well as fees paid for related services to lender-affiliated companies, from the 3% cap on
points and fees imposed on ‘qualified mortgages’ by redefining ‘points and fees’ under the Truth in Lending Act.
The measure is intended to clarify conflicting definitions under current law and thereby ensure that mortgage loans
to low- and middle-income borrowers remain affordable.” The bill passed, 286 to 140. [HR 685, Vote #152,
4/14/15; CQ, 4/10/15]
Huffington Post: Bill Would “Weaken Regulations On Mortgage Lenders.” “Ranking second behind the
Chamber was the National Association of Realtors. The group spent $7.7 million lobbying on issues like flood
insurance premiums, which have risen sharply in the past few years. NAR also lobbied for the Mortgage
Choice Act, a bill that would weaken regulations on mortgage lenders enacted following the 2007 collapse of
the housing market. The Mortgage Choice Act passed in the House of Representatives on April 14.”
[Huffington Post, 4/23/15]

Walters Voted Against Preventing Those Convicted Of Mortgage Fraud And Predatory Lenders
From Providing Loans To Homeowners
2015: Walters Voted Against Preventing Those Convicted Of Mortgage Fraud And Predatory Lenders From
Providing Loans To Homeowners. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would prevent those
convicted of mortgage fraud and predatory lenders from providing loans to homeowners. “No person or lender that
has been found to have engaged in unfair, deceptive, predatory, or abusive lending practices, or convicted of
mortgage fraud under Federal or relevant State law may make use of the amendments made by this Act ” The
motion failed 184 to 239. [HR 650, Vote #150, 14/14/15; Motion to Recommit, 4/14/15]
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Walters Voted For Weakening Wall Street Reform For Mortgage Lenders
2015: Walters Voted For Weakening Aspects Of Wall Street Reform Allowing Mortgage Lenders To
Disclose Less Information To Borrowers. In April 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would roll back
regulations in the Wall Street reform law. “Regulations from the Dodd-Frank Act that went into effect in early 2014
tightened requirements and restrictions on ‘high-cost’ loans. For example, if the interest rate and fees on loans reach
a certain level, lenders have to verify a borrower’s ability to repay loans and disclose consequences of default and
loan terms … the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015. HR 650 would raise the threshold for
which loans are considered ‘high cost,’ from 8.5 percent above the average rate to 10 percent above the average
rate. President Obama has threatened to veto it if it passes both houses. The change may seem minor, but the higher
threshold would mean the lender has to do less work and disclose less information to borrowers. The majority of
loans on manufactured homes carry high interest rates, especially compared with a typical mortgage.” The bill
passed, 263 to 162. [HR 650, Vote #151, 4/14/15; Seattle Times Editorial, 4/14/15]

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Immigration and Border Issues
Significant Findings
 Walter voted to block the DREAM Act 11 times in 2017
 Walters voted for restarting deportations of undocumented families And DREAMers.
 Walters praised the Supreme Court’s split ruling blocking DAPA as “a win for the American people”.
 Walters voted for halting Obama’s Syrian resettlement program.
 Walters signed a letter asking that HHS and the Treasury Department deny California’s application to
allow undocumented immigrants to utilize California’s healthcare exchange.
 As state senator, Walter voted against legislation to allow undocumented immigrant students access to
privately funded grants administered by state colleges and universities.
 As state senator, Walters criticized California Democrats for voting to give financial aid “to illegal
immigrants attending state universities at the expense of legal california residents.
 In her 2008 bid for state senate, Walters cast her primary opponent as soft on illegal immigration, and
touted herself as being “tough on illegal aliens.”
 As an assemblywoman, Walters said she was working to “end government subsidies to illegal aliens.”
 In 2006, Walters endorsed a California state assembly candidate who described herself as a
“minutewoman” and was endorsed by the San Diego Minutemen.
 Walters said that California should “stop rewarding those here illegally” with social welfare benefits in
order to reduce spending.
 Walters opposed a proposal to issue driver licenses to undocumented immigrants.

DACA, DAPA & The DREAM Act
After Voting To Block The DREAM Act, Walters Signed A Letter From House Republicans Asking
For Speaker Ryan To Allow A Vote On A DACA Fix
Walters Signed A Letter, Along With 33 Other House Republicans, Urging Speaker Ryan To Allow A Vote
On A Path To Citizenship For “DREAMers.” “Nearly three dozen House Republicans, including three from
California, fired off a warning shot to Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday, saying they have enough votes to join with
Democrats to pass legislation to pro-tect young immigrants before Congress adjourns this year. The 34 Republicans
demanded that Ryan put legislation on the House floor that would legalize roughly 800,000 ‘Dreamers,’ young
immigrants who arrived illegally in the United States as children, who face de-portation starting March 5 unless
Congress acts. […] If the 34 Republicans who signed the letter, including Denham, David Valadao of Hanford
Kings County and Mimi Walters of Irvine join the 193 current House Democrats they would have more than the
218-vote majority they'd need to pass a bill.” [San Francisco Chronicle, 12/5/17]

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2017: Walters Repeatedly Voted Against The DREAM Act
Walters Voted Seven Times To Block The DREAM Act
Walters Voted For Blocking The DREAM Act. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., motion to
order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment).” In a speech on the House floor,
Rep. Tom Emmer (D-MN) said, “Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the
rule to bring up H.R. 3440, the Dream Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would help thousands of young
people who are Americans in every way, except on paper.’” A vote for the amendment was a vote to block the
DREAM Act. The motion was agreed to 224-190. [HRes 609, Vote #616, 11/8/17; CQ, 11/8/17, Congressional
Record, 11/8/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking The DREAM Act. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Collins, R-Ga., motion to
order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment).” According to the Democratic
Leader’s office, “The Democratic previous question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R.3440,
which would permanently protect DREAMers and allow them to remain here and work legally to contribute to
strengthening the nation they have called home since childhood.” A vote for the amendment was a vote to block
the DREAM Act. The motion passed 228-189. [HRes 577, Vote #572, 11/9/17; CQ, 10/24/17;
DemocraticLeader.gov, accessed 11/13/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The DREAM Act. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Collins,
R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H
Res 562).” According to the Congressional Record, Rep. Polis was going to offer an amendment for “consideration
of the bill (H.R.3440) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who
are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.” A vote
for the previous question was a vote to block consideration of HR 3440. The previous question carried, 227-190. [H
Res 562, Vote #560, 10/11/17; CQ, 10/11/17; Congress.gov, 10/11/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The DREAM Act. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Cheney,
R-Wyo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H
Res 548).” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, the motion prohibited “consideration of the bill (H.R.
3440) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term
United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.” A vote for the
previous question was a vote to block consideration of HR 3440. The previous question carried, 233-184. [HR 36,
Vote #546, 10/3/17; CQ, 10/3/17; DemocraticLeader.gov, 10/3/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking The DREAM Act. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Sessions, R-Texas,
motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 538).”
According to the Democratic Leader’s website, “The Democratic previous question would amend the rule to allow
for consideration of H.R.3440, which would permanently protect DREAMers and allow them to remain here and
work legally to contribute to strengthening the nation they have called home since childhood.” The motion was
agreed to by a vote of 223-187. [H RES 538, Vote #538, 9/27/17; CQ, 9/27/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The DREAM Act. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Burgess, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of amendment) on
the rule (H Res 533).” According to Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, “If we defeat the previous question, I am
going to offer an amendment to the rule to bring up H.R. 3440, the Dream Act. This bipartisan, bicameral
legislation would help thousands of young people who are Americans in every way except on paper.” A vote for the
motion was a vote to block the DREAM Act. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 230-189. [H RES 533, Vote
#532, 9/26/17; Congressional Record, H7503, 9/26/17; CQ, 9/26/17]

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Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The DREAM Act. In September 2017, Walters voted for:
“Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of amendment) on the
rule (H Res 504) that would provide for further House floor consideration of the fiscal 2018 Interior-Environment
appropriations bill (HR 3354), which is the legislative vehicle for an omnibus appropriations package which would
include: eight of the 12 fiscal 2018 appropriations measures and the text of the minibus appropriations package (HR
3219) passed on July 27, 2017.” According to the Democratic Leader’s website “The Democratic previous question
would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.RE.3440, which would permanently protect dreamers and
allow them to remain here and work legally to contribute to strengthening the nation they have called home since
childhood.” The motion was agreed to by a vote of 227-186. A vote for the motion was a vote to block the DREAM
Act. [H RES 504, Vote #457, 9/7/17; CQ, 9/7/17; DemocraticLeader.Gov, 9/7/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The DREAM Act. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Cole,
R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H
Res 500) that would provide for House floor consideration of the fiscal 2018 Interior-Environment appropriations
bill (HR 3354), which is the legislative vehicle for an omnibus appropriations package which would include: eight
of the 12 fiscal 2018 appropriations measures and the text of the minibus appropriations package (HR 3219) passed
on July 27, 2017.” According to the Democratic Leader’s Website “The Democratic previous question would
amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.RE.3440, which would permanently protect dreamers and allow
them to remain here and work legally to contribute to strengthening the nation they have called home since
childhood.” A vote for the motion was a vote to block the DREAM Act. The motion was agreed to by a vote of
233-187. [H RES 500, Vote #442, 9/6/17; CQ, 9/6/17; DemocraticLeader.Gov, 9/6/17]
The DREAM Act OF 2017 Granted Lawful Resident Status To Undocumented Americans Who Entered The
U.S. As Minors
HR 3440 Was Entitled The “Dream Act Of 2017.” “H.R.3440 - Dream Act of 2017.” [Congress.gov, 7/26/17]
The Dream Act Of 2017 Would Have Granted Lawful Permanent Resident Status On A Conditional Basis
To Immigrants Who Entered The United States As Minors. “This bill directs the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) to cancel removal and grant lawful permanent resident status on a conditional basis to an alien who
is inadmissible or deportable or is in temporary protected status who: (1) has been continuously physically present
in the United States for four years preceding this bill's enactment; (2) was younger than 18 years of age on the
initial date of U.S. entry; (3) is not inadmissible on criminal, security, terrorism, or other grounds; (4) has not
participated in persecution; (5) has not been convicted of specified federal or state offenses; and (6) has fulfilled
specified educational requirements.” [Congress.gov, 7/26/17]
The Dream Act Of 2017 Would Have Required DHS To Cancel Removal Of DACA Recipients. “DHS shall
cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a
conditional basis, an alien who was granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status unless the alien
has engaged in conduct that would make the alien ineligible for DACA. DHS may not: (1) grant conditional
permanent resident status without the submission of biometric and background data, and completion of background
and medical checks; and (2) disclose or use information provided in applications filed under this bill or in DACA
requests for immigration enforcement purposes.” [Congress.gov, 7/26/17]
The Dream Act Of 2017 Set Forth Documentation Requirements And Repealed The Denial Of An
Undocumented Immigrant’s Eligibility For Higher Education Benefits Based On State Residence. “The bill
prescribes the conditions under which DHS: (1) may terminate a person's conditional permanent resident status, and
(2) shall adjust a person's conditional status to permanent resident status. The bill: (1) sets forth documentation
requirements for establishing DACA eligibility, and (2) repeals the denial of an unlawful alien's eligibility for
higher education benefits based on state residence.” [Congress.gov, 7/26/17]

Walter Voted To Ban Sanctuary Cities
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Walters Voted For A Bill To Ban Sanctuary Cities. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that
would prohibit federal, state and local governments from restricting any federal, state, or local government entity or
official from complying with immigration laws or from assisting federal law enforcement entities or officials in
their enforcement of such laws. The bill would allow the Homeland Security Department to issue detainers for
arrests of individuals in violation of "any criminal or motor vehicle law" in cases where there is probable cause to
believe such individual is an "inadmissible or deportable alien," and would revoke eligibility for certain federal law
enforcement grants for states and cities found not to be in compliance with the bill's provisions.” The bill passed
228-195. [HR 3003, Vote #342, 6/29/17; CQ, 6/29/17]
New York Times: The No Sanctuary For Criminals Act “Broadens The Pool Of Money That Cities
Could Lose For Not Cooperating With Federal Immigration Officials.” “One of the House bills, known as
the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, potentially broadens the pool of money that cities could lose for not
cooperating with federal immigration officials. It also seeks to indemnify local law enforcement officials who
detain immigrants on behalf of the federal authorities from lawsuits, making the federal government the
defendant in such cases. The bill passed 228 to 195.” [New York Times, 6/29/17]
The National Fraternal Order Of Police Opposed The No Sanctuary For Criminals Act. “Some law
enforcement officials have also expressed concerns with the legislation. The National Fraternal Order of Police
came out against the sanctuary cities bill this week. In a letter to House leadership, the group’s national
president, Chuck Canterbury, said, ‘Law enforcement officers do not get to pick and choose which laws to
enforce, and must carry out lawful orders at the direction of their commanders and the civilian government that
employs them.’” [New York Times, 6/29/17]
ACLU: HR 3003 Would Violate 4th Amendment Protections Against Detention Without Due Process Or
Probable Cause. “And the American Civil Liberties Union said the sanctuary cities bill violates the Fourth
Amendment by requiring local law enforcement to hold people without due process or probable cause when
requested by immigration agents.” [New York Times, 6/29/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bill To Ban Sanctuary Cities. In June 2017, Walters voted for:
“Adoption of the rule (H Res 414) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 3003) that
would prohibit federal, state and local governments from restricting any federal, state, or local government entity or
official from complying with immigration laws or from assisting federal law enforcement in its enforcement of
such laws.” The bill passed 235-190. [HR 3003, Vote #332, 6/28/17; CQ, 6/28/17]

Walters Voted For “Kate’s Law”
Walters Voted For ‘Kate’s Law’ – A Bill To “Establish Specific Possible Fines And Prison Sentences For
Undocumented Immigrants Convicted Of Certain Criminal Offenses.” In June 2017, Walters voted for:
“Passage of the bill that would establish specific possible fines and prison sentences for undocumented immigrants
convicted of certain criminal offenses and who illegally return to the United States despite having been previously
deported or otherwise excluded from the country. The bill would establish maximum sentences for such individuals
with varying criminal histories, including a 10-year maximum sentence for illegal immigrants who reattempt to
enter the country after three or more deportations, even if such individuals have not been convicted of any other
crimes.” The bill Passed by a vote of 257-167. [H R 3004, Vote #344, 6/29/17; CQ, 6/29/17]
Washington Post: ‘Kate’s Law’ “Would Enhance Penalties For Convicted And Deported Criminals Who
Reenter The United States Illegally. “On Thursday, just two days before the second-year anniversary of
Steinle’s shooting, the House of Representatives passed a bill known as “Kate’s Law,” which would enhance
penalties for convicted and deported criminals who reenter the United States illegally. It was first introduced in
2015, but it failed to advance in the Senate.” [Washington Post, 6/29/17]
Washington Post: “Civil Rights Groups… Strongly Opposed Kate’s Law,” Described It As “Shortsighted
And Ill-Conceived.” “Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, have strongly
opposed Kate’s Law, calling it a ‘shortsighted and ill-conceived response’” to the young woman’s slaying.
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They argue that it is blanket legislation that would penalize even those who come to the United States to escape
persecution. Opponents also say that the bill perpetuates the false notion that undocumented immigrants are
inherently criminals.” [Washington Post, 6/29/17]
Walters Voted Against Exempting Victims Of Sex Trafficking From Criminal Penalties In The Law
Walters Voted Against A Motion To Exempt From Kate’s Law “Victims Of Sex Trafficking That
Voluntarily Present Themselves At A Port Of Entry And Request Protection.” In June 2017, Walters voted
against: “motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report it back
immediately with an amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions victims of sex trafficking that
voluntarily present themselves at a port of entry and request protection.” According to the Democratic Leader’s
website, “Democrats’ Motion to Recommit would add an exemption to the underlying bill to allow a victim of sextrafficking to voluntarily present herself or himself at a port of entry to request protection without fear of violating
the law.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 193-232. [H R 3004, Vote #343, 6/29/17; CQ, 6/29/17; Democratic
Leader’s office, motion to recommit, 6/29/17]

Walters Repeatedly Voted To Secure Border Wall Funding
Walters Voted Against A Motion To Eliminate Funding For The Border Wall From A Spending Bill. In
September 2017, Walters voted against: “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, motion to recommit the bill to the House
Appropriations Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would increase
funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Predisaster Mitigation Fund by $2.4 billion,
would eliminate $1.6 billion in funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for procurement, construction and
improvement of a barrier along the southern U.S. border, and would decrease funding for U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement operations by $849.5 million.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 186-223. [H R 3354,
Vote #527, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For The “Security Minibus” Which Included $1.6 Billion In Funding For A Southern Border
Wall. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would provide $788 billion in discretionary funding
for fiscal 2018 to various departments, agencies and legislative operations, including $658.1 billion in funding for
Defense programs; $88.8 billion in net appropriations subject to discretionary caps for fiscal 2018 that would
provide funding for military construction activities and for VA programs and activities; $37.6 billion in net
appropriations subject to discretionary caps for fiscal 2018 that would provide funding for the Energy Department,
Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and related agencies; and $3.6 billion in funding fiscal 2018 for
operations of the House of Representatives, joint House-Senate items and legislative branch entities such as the
Library of Congress, the Capitol Police, and the Government Accountability Office. The bill would provide $1.6
billion in funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for procurement, construction and improvement of a
barrier along the southern U.S. border.” Passed by a vote of 235-192. [H R 3219, Vote #435, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against A Motion To Eliminate Border Wall Funding From The Security Minibus. In
[MONTH] 2017, Walters voted against: “Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., motion to recommit the bill to the House
Appropriations Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would eliminate
the bill's provision related to providing funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for procurement,
construction and improvement of a barrier along the southern U.S. border.” According to the Democratic Leader’s
Office, “Democrats’ Motion to Recommit would strike the division of the underlying bill that appropriates $1.6
billion in taxpayer funds to begin construction of President Trump’s border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border.”
Motion rejected by a vote of 193-234. [H R 3219, Vote #434, 7/27/17; CQ, 7/27/17; Democratic Leader’s Office,
motion to recommit, 7/27/17]
Walters Voted Against Adding A Requirement That All Iron And Steel Products Used In The Construction
Of The Border Wall Be From The United States. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “O’Halleran, D-Ariz.,
motion to recommit the bill to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back
immediately with an amendment that would require, as a condition of issuing a certificate of crossing, that all iron
and steel products used in the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of a border-crossing facility
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would be produced in the United States.” According to the Democratic Leader’s website “Democrats’ Motion to
Recommit would add a requirement to the underlying bill that all iron and steel products used in construction,
connection, operation, and maintenance of the border-crossing facility be produced in the United States.” The
motion was rejected by a vote of 193-232. [H R 2883, Vote #397, 7/19/17; CQ, 7/19/17; DemocraticLeader.Gov,
7/19/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Funds In The FY 2018 Defense Authorization From Being Used To Plan,
Develop, Or Constrict A Border Wall. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., motion to
recommit the bill to the House Armed Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an
amendment that would prohibit funds authorized by the bill from being used to plan, develop, or construct any
barriers, including walls or fences, along “the international border of the United States.” According to the
Democratic Leader’s website, “Democrats’ Motion to Recommit would prohibit any funds authorized to be
appropriated in the underlying bill from being used to plan, develop, or construct any barriers, including walls or
fences, along the international border of the United States.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 190-235. [H R
2810, Vote #377, 7/14/17; CQ, 7/14/17; DemocraticLeader.Gov, 7/14/17]
Walter Voted For The “Gang Member” Ban
Walters Voted For Prohibiting Foreign Gang Members From Entering The United States And Denying
Foreign Gang Members Immigration Benefits. In September 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that
would define a criminal gang as a group of five or more persons that has the primary purpose of the commission of
one or more certain criminal offenses and would prohibit individuals defined as foreign criminal gang members
from entering the United States. It would prohibit a criminal gang member, who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S.
national, from being eligible for certain immigration benefits such as asylum, special immigrant juvenile status, and
temporary protected status.” The bill passed by a vote of 233-175. [H R 3697, Vote #517, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
The House Passed Legislation That Would Allow Officials To Take Action Against Suspected Gang
Members, Regardless Of Whether They’ve Been Convicted Of A Crime. “The House on Thursday passed a
bill introduced by Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.) that would expand the authority of the federal government
to deport or detain non-citizen immigrants who are gang members or suspected of gang activity. The
legislation, offered as a response to an increase in killings perpetuated by the resurgent MS-13 gang in the
Washington region and nationally, would allow officials to take action against suspected gang members,
regardless of whether they’ve been convicted of a crime.” [Washington Post, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibit The Bills Provisions From Being Used To Deport Someone For An
Action Done On Behalf Of A Religious Organization For Humanitarian Reasons. In September 2017,
Walters voted against: “Beyer, D-Va., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with
instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would that would prohibit the bill’s
provisions from being used to authorize the deportation of an alien for action taken on behalf of a religious
organization with the primary purpose of providing humanitarian aid.” The motion was rejected by a vote of
184-220. [H R 3697, Vote #516, 9/14/17; CQ, 9/14/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Bill Changing The Definition Of A Criminal Gang And
Prohibiting Foreign Criminal Gang Members From Entering The United States. In September 2017,
Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 513) that would provide for House floor consideration of the
bill (HR 3697) that would define a criminal gang as a group of five or more persons that has the primary
purpose of the commission of one or more certain criminal offenses and would prohibit individuals defined as
foreign criminal gang members from entering the United States.” The resolution passed by a vote of 222-186.
[H R 513, Vote #487, 9/13/17; CQ, 9/13/17]

Walters Praised The Supreme Court’s Split Ruling Blocking DAPA As “A Win For The American
People”
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2016: Walters Praised The Supreme Court’s Immigration Ruling And Said President Obama’s Immigration
Actions “Overstep The Bounds Of His Authority.” “Several Orange County political leaders were disappointed
by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split Thursday on President Barack Obama’s move to expand the so-called Dream
Act to some parents of youths brought to the country illegally. […] Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, was pleased with
the outcome. ‘The President cannot write laws; only Congress can write them,’ Walter said. ‘Today, the Supreme
Court affirmed that the President’s executive actions on immigration overstep the bounds of his authority and are
illegal. It is a win for the Constitution, and that means a win for the American people.’” [City News Service,
6/23/16]
New York Times Headline: “Supreme Court Tie Blocks Obama Immigration Plan” [New York Times,
6/23/16]
The Supreme Court Ruling, U.S. v Texas, Had The Effect Of Blocking President Obama’s Deferred
Action For Parents Of Americans And Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) Order. “The case, United
States v. Texas, No. 15-674, concerned a 2014 executive action by the president to allow as many as five
million unauthorized immigrants who were the parents of citizens or of lawful permanent residents to apply for
a program that would spare them from deportation and provide them with work permits. The program was
called Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.” [New York
Times, 6/23/16]
The Supreme Court Ruling, U.S. v Texas, Placed In Question The Immigration Status Of As Many As
Five Million Undocumented Immigrants. “The case, United States v. Texas, No. 15-674, concerned a 2014
executive action by the president to allow as many as five million unauthorized immigrants who were the
parents of citizens or of lawful permanent residents to apply for a program that would spare them from
deportation and provide them with work permits. The program was called Deferred Action for Parents of
Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.” [New York Times, 6/23/16]
The Supreme Court Decision Was Split Evenly Four To Four. “The Supreme Court announced on Thursday
that it had deadlocked in a case challenging President Obama’s immigration plan, effectively ending what Mr.
Obama had hoped would become one of his central legacies. The program would have shielded as many as five
million undocumented immigrants from deportation and allowed them to legally work in the United States. The
4-4 tie, which left in place an appeals court ruling blocking the plan, amplified the contentious election-year
debate over the nation’s immigration policy and presidential power.” [New York Times, 6/23/16]

Walters Voted For Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Immigrants Protected Under DACA
And DAPA
Walters Voted For Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Families And DREAMers
2015: Walters Voted For Bill Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Families And DREAMers. In
January 2015, Walters voted for a federal funding bill that defunded President Obama’s executive action on
immigration and ended a program that halted the deportation of some illegal immigrants who came to the United
States as children. “Democrats rallied against the bill, which would fund the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) through September, after Republicans adopted a series of contentious amendments that take aim at facets of
Obama’s immigration policy. One of the amendments would choke off funding for Obama’s executive action
announced in November, which would allow some illegal immigrants to stay in the country and obtain work
permits. A second amendment would halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), which
lifts deportation for some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children.” The bill passed 236 to
191. [HR 240, Vote #35, 1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Amendment To Defund Immigration Executive Order. On January 14, 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration. “One of the
amendments would choke off funding for Obama’s executive action announced in November, which would
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allow some illegal immigrants to stay in the country and obtain work permits.” The amendment was adopted
237 to 190. [HR 240, Vote #29, 1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15]
Walters Voted For Restarting Deportations Of DACA Recipients
2015: Walters Voted For An Amendment To End Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals. On January 24,
2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would end a
program to suspend the deportation of DREAMers. “A second amendment would halt the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), which lifts deportation for some illegal immigrants who came to the United
States as children.” The amendment was adopted 218 to 209. [HR 240, Vote #30, 1/14/15; The Hill 1/14/15]

Refugees
Walters Voted To Halt Obama’s Syrian Resettlement Program
2015: Walters Voted To Halt Obama’s Syrian Resettlement Program. In November 2015, Walters voted for
“Passage of the bill that would prohibit admitting any refugee from Iraq or Syria to the United States before the
secretary of Homeland Security, with the unanimous concurrence of the director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the director of National Intelligence, has conducted a thorough background check on any refugee
from Iraq or Syria and certified that they are not a security threat to the United States. Further, the bill would
require that the secretary of Homeland Security submit a monthly report to the appropriate congressional
committees on the number of applications for admission and number of security certifications not made.” The bill
passed 289 to 137. [HR 4038, Vote #643, 11/19/15; CQ, 11/19/15]

Walters Said She Would “Look At Ways” To Give People Who Were Brought To The US Illegally
When They Were Children From Central America “A Pathway To Legalization”
2015: Walters Said She Would “Look At Ways” To Give People Who Were Brought To The US Illegally
When They Were Children From Central America “A Pathway To Legalization.” “For people brought to
America illegally when they were infants or children by their parents from Central America and are now 20 year
old, she said, ‘I would look at ways to give them a pathway to legalization. We have to be practical and pragmatic
about people who have come to this country really because they want a better way of life.’ When asked what would
happen if Republican leaders brought a bill to the floor to make such younger immigrants eligible for legalization,
Walters said, ‘I can't speak for everybody in our conference, but I think it would probably have a very good chance
of passing.’ She hopes such a bill will pass during her time in the House.” [Congressional Quarterly Member
Profiles, 6/10/15]

Access To Government Programs
Walters Signed A Letter Asking That HHS And The Treasury Department Deny California’s
Application To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Utilize California’s Healthcare Exchange
2016: Walters Signed A Letter Asking That HHS And The Treasury Department Deny California’s
Application To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Utilize California’s Healthcare Exchange. “As
Members of California’s Congressional Delegation, we write to request that the Department of Health and Human
Services and the Department of the Treasury deny California’s application to allow illegal immigrants to enroll in
healthcare coverage on California’s exchange, Covered California.” [Letter to Secretaries Burwell and Lew,
6/24/16]

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As State Senator, Walter Voted Against Legislation To Allow Undocumented Immigrant Students
Access To Privately Funded Grants Administered By State Colleges And Universities
2011: Walters Voted Against Legislation To Allow Undocumented Immigrant Students Access To Privately
Funded Grants Administered By State Colleges And Universities. “A bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown last week
would allow illegal immigrant students access to privately funded grants administered by state colleges and
universities. The legislation is part of a two-bill package known as the California Dream Act. The bill, Assembly
Bill 130, was passed July 14 by the Senate largely along party lines, 26-11, with one Republican joining Democrats
in voting yes. […] ‘We need to take care of people who are here legally and not give people incentives to come
here illegally,’ said Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Oceanside, who voted against the bill.” [North County Times, 7/22/11;
AB-130, introduced 1/11/11]

As State Senator, Walters Criticized California Democrats For Voting To Give Financial Aid “To
Illegal Immigrants Attending State Universities At The Expense Of Legal California Residents
2010: Walters Criticized California Democrats For Voting To Give Financial Aid “To Illegal Immigrants
Attending State Universities At The Expense Of Legal California Residents.” “After approving legislation that
weakens taxpayer protections and increasing taxes on California citizens, which has resulted in fewer jobs,
Democrats voted to give financial aid to illegal immigrants attending state universities at the expense of legal
California residents whose fees have been rising for several years.” [California State Senate Republican Caucus,
Press Release via US State News, 6/19/10]

As An Assemblywoman, Walters Said She Was Working To “End Government Subsidies To Illegal
Aliens”
2006: Walters: “I Am Working To End Government Subsidies To Illegal Aliens And To Increase Security
Through The Use Of State And Law Enforcement Resources.” “Illegal immigration is a crucially important
issue: I am working to end government subsidies to illegal aliens and to increase security through the use of state
and law enforcement resources.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/18/06]

Walters Said That California Should “Stop Rewarding Those Here Illegally” With Social Welfare
Benefits In Order To Reduce Spending
2004: Walters Said That California Should “Stop Rewarding Those Here Illegally” With Social Welfare
Benefits In Order To Reduce Spending. Q: “List three ways you propose to save money or increase revenues in
next year's budget.” A: “The first way to save money is to sell off surplus state property. Over $1 billion worth of
property has been identified as surplus, and we should sell the state-owned bars, restaurants, and empty office
space. The second way to save money is to consolidate state government services and eliminate unnecessary boards
and commissions as outlined in many parts of Governor Schwarzenegger's California Performance Review. A third
way to save money is to stop rewarding those here illegally with many of the social welfare benefits that are
currently offered.” [Orange County Register, 10/28/04]

While Running For State Assembly, Walters Said “We Must Ensure That People Who Enter This
Country Illegally Are Not Rewarded With Benefits And Rights Given To Those Who Obey The
Law”
2004: Walters: “We Must Ensure That People Who Enter This Country Illegally Are Not Rewarded With
Benefits And Rights Given To Those Who Obey The Law.” “Our economy, public safety and illegal
immigration are three of the most critical issues. In recent years, bureaucrats have enacted hundreds of regulations
making it nearly impossible for many businesses to remain in California. When businesses leave, the jobs they
provide also leave. Each time, it becomes more difficult for our children to find jobs in our community. We also
must ensure that law enforcement gets the support it needs to keep our community safe. Finally, we must ensure
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that people who enter this country illegally are not rewarded with benefits and rights given to those who obey the
law.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/10/04]

Walters Opposed A Proposal To Issue Driver Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants
2004: Walters Opposed A Proposal To Issue Driver Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants. “Walters said
she does not support a proposal that would issue driver licenses to undocumented immigrants because it rewards
those who are here illegally -- another stance Calzada opposes.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 9/16/04]

Border Security
In Her 2008 Bid For State Senate, Walters Cast Her Primary Opponent As Soft On Illegal
Immigration, And Touted Herself As Being “Tough On Illegal Aliens”
Walters Cast Her 2008 Primary Opponent As Being Soft On Illegal Immigration
In Her 2008 Bid For State Senate, Walters Cast Her Primary Opponent As Soft On Illegal Immigration. “In
hit pieces that have flooded voters' mailboxes, each has accused the other of being more liberal, with Walters
casting Sidhu as soft on illegal immigration and Sidhu aligning Walters with former Democratic Assembly Speaker
Fabian Nunez.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/1/08]
Walters’ Campaign Sent Out A Mailer That Looked Like An Official Report Saying Her Opponent
Voted To Reject A Recommendation That Anaheim Check Immigration Status In The City Jail. “The
most controversial piece from Walters had the look of an official report from the Orange County Grand Jury,
saying Sidhu voted to reject a grand jury recommendation that Anaheim check immigration status in the city
jail.” [Los Angeles Times, 6/1/08]
Anaheim Already Had An Immigration Program In Place In The Jail, And The Grand Jury Rebuked
Walters’ Campaign For Sending Out A “Deceptive” Mailer. “In fact, the city already had an immigration
program in place in the jail, and the grand jury rebuked the Walters campaign for sending out political mail that
it deemed ‘deliberately misleading and deceptive.’” [Los Angeles Times, 6/1/08]
Walters Said She Stood By The Controversial Immigration Mailer. “Walters said Monday that she stands
by the mailer and that it was adequately labeled. She said the attacks from both sides were simply part of
campaigning. ‘I understand election spin,’ she said. ‘I haven't gotten personal with Harry, and he hasn't gotten
personal with me. I want to win and Harry wants to win, and it's a matter of who's got the best strategy and
who's got the record to back it up.’” [Orange County Register, 5/27/08]
Founder Of California Coalition For Immigration Reform Said “Mimi Is Going A Little Over The Top”
With Her Immigration Mailer. “Additionally, two leaders of the anti-illegal immigration movement -Barbara Coe and Dick Mountjoy -- said that the attack on Sidhu was misleading and that they supported his
positions on illegal immigration while he's been on the Anaheim City Council. ‘It sounds like it's totally
distorting the situation,’ said Barbara Coe, California Coalition for Immigration Reform founder. ‘The last I
heard, they were doing a very good job in Anaheim. It looks like Mimi is going a little over the top.’” [Orange
County Register, 5/21/08]
Walters Released A Campaign Ad Touting Herself As Being “Tough On Illegal Aliens”
2008: Walters Released A Campaign Ad Touting Herself As Being “Tough On Illegal Aliens.” V/O: “The
state capitol can be a lonely place for conservative republicans like Mimi Walters, because Walters is not afraid to
take charge and shake things up. GRAPHIC: “Tough On Illegal Aliens” V/O: “A common-sense lawmaker, Mimi
Walters is leading efforts to pass tough, new immigration reforms.” GRAPHIC: “Conservative” V/O: “Senator
Dick Ackerman calls Mimi Walters a conservative leader.” GRAPHIC: “Taxpayer’s hero.” V/O: “And Walters’
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100 percent rating from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers’ Association makes her a taxpayers’ hero. GRAPHIC: “Mimi
Walters. Proven. Mimi Walters. Conservative. Mimi Walters. Making a difference.” V/O: “Mimi Walters for State
Senate. Making a difference.” [Mimi Walters for Senate, Proven Conservative, 5/9/08]

Walters Endorsed A California State Assembly Candidate Who Described Herself As A
“Minutewoman” Who Was Endorsed By The San Diego Minutemen
2006: Walters Endorsed A State Assembly Candidate Who Described Herself As A “Minutewoman” And
Who Was Also Endorsed By The San Diego Minutemen. “Waldron has campaigned heaviest against illegal
immigration, is in favor of creating a state border force and opposes Mexican identification cards called the
matricula consular. Her efforts garnered her the endorsement of the San Diego Minutemen, a group opposed to
illegal immigration founded by retired Marine Jeff Schwilk of Oceanside. ‘I'm a Minutewoman,’ Waldron says to
receptive audiences. Though Waldron has alienated many Latinos, she boasts at forums about being followed to
events by groups of ‘La Raza,’ Mexican-American activists who oppose her. Two of her mailers include a picture
of a poster held by her opponents that says, ‘The Latino community should not support Marie Waldron.’ She said
such criticism comes from those who support illegal immigrants. Waldron is in her second term on the Escondido
City Council and co-owns a car culture clothing company with her husband. She is endorsed by Assemblyman
George Plescia, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, state Sen. Dennis Hollingsworth, Assemblyman Ray
Haynes, Assemblywoman Mimi Walters and Assemblyman Jay LaSuer.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 5/30/06]

Economic Costs Of Immigration
After California Republicans Released A Package Of 20 Immigration-Related Bills, Walters Noted
Undocumented Immigrants Cost The State $9 Billion Annually
2008: After California Republicans Released A Package Of 20 Immigration-Related Bills, Walters Noted
That Undocumented Immigrants Cost The State $9 Billion Annually. “Republican lawmakers in California
have released a legislative package intended to crack down on illegal immigration and punish companies that hire
illegal workers. The 20 bills would take a number of steps, including eliminating tuition benefits for illegal
students. Another bill asks the federal government to reimburse California for the cost of holding illegal immigrants
in state prisons. Assemblywoman Mimi Walters, a Republican from Oceanside, said the bills announced Tuesday
are partly intended to put pressure on Democrats who control the Legislature. She said illegal immigrants cost
California taxpayers an estimated $9 billion each year.” [Associated Press, 3/25/08]

Immigration Reform
Walters Said “We Need Immigration Reform” And To “Secure The Border”
2015: Walters: “Both Sides Want To Have Immigration Reform. I Know The Democrats Do, The
Republicans Do, But It’s A Matter Of How We Get That Reform And What It Looks Like.” MIMI
WALTERS: “I believe the Pope is telling us listen, this country, America was founded on immigrants. Both sides
want to have immigration reform. I know the Democrats do, the Republicans do, but it’s a matter of how we get
that reform and what it looks like. And I think the Pope is saying ok, we need to open up that conversation, we need
to find common ground to take care of those people who are coming to this country because they want a better
life.” [Fox Business Cavuto Coast to Coast, VIDEO 1:36-2:02, 9/24/15]
2015: Walters: “We Need Immigration Reform […] We Need To Secure The Border. We Need To Decide
What We're Going To Do With The 11 Million People That Are In This Country.” “We need immigration
reform, there’s no question, but we need Congress to make the reforms and put them into law. We need to secure
the border. We need to decide what we’re going to do with the 11 million people that are in this country. We need a
guest worker program — agriculture very badly needs this problem resolved.” [New York Times, 3/2/15]
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Walters Said That Immigration Reform Should Make Sure That “People In This Country Who Are
Not Here Legally Are Taken Care Of”
2015: Walters: “One Of Our Goals Is To Put Legislation On The President’s Desk That Will, You Know,
Make Sure That People In This Country Who Are Not Here Legally Are Taken Care Of.” LUKE RUSSERT:
“The big issue confronting obviously the party right now is immigration. Being from California, I was going back
through your record, you seem to have a more measured tone. You mention that we must be humane in dealing
with immigrants here. Past support for a guest worker permit. Where do you see the party, and do you see it
evolving to be perhaps more California Republicans, or is it [inaudible] on this more conservative bend it’s on right
now. MIMI WALTERS: “Immigration is a very big issue, especially for somebody like me coming from
California. And one of our goals is to put legislation on the president’s desk that will, you know, make sure that
people in this country who are not here legally are taken care of.” [MSNBC The Briefing, VIDEO 2:15-3:02,
1/16/15]
2015: Walters: “We Have To Take Into Consideration What Happens To These Families Who Come
Over To This Country Because They Want A Better Life.” MIMI WALTERS: “Well, we just need to be
patient. Listen, we’re parents, we’re families, we have to take into consideration what happens to these families
who come over to this country because they want a better life. They want-- America is the land of opportunity.
So we have to think about that from an emotional standpoint. Family is extremely important.” [MSNBC The
Briefing, VIDEO 5:08-5:31, 1/16/15]

Walters Said She Would Support A “Pathway To Legalization” For Undocumented Immigrants In
America
2015: Walters: “I Would Support A Pathway To Legalization For Those 11 Million [Undocumented
Immigrants] That Are Here, But You Have To Remember That People Have Gone Through This Process
Already…” “I would support a pathway to legalization for those 11 million that are here, but you have to
remember that people have gone through this process already, and we should not be putting those people ahead of
the people that have gone through the process. Another issue we have to deal with are people who are here on
expired visas. We need to have reform when it comes to our visas.” [New York Times, 3/2/15]

Walters Said Undocumented Immigrants “Should Not Be Rewarded, But We Should Welcome
Immigrants Who Are Willing To Work Hard, Obey Our Laws, And Learn English”
2014: Walters: “Those Who Cross The Border Illegally Should Not Be Rewarded, But We Should Welcome
Immigrants Who Are Willing To Work Hard, Obey Our Laws, And Learn English.” MIMI WALTERS:
“America’s immigration and border security systems are broken. As your representative in Congress, I’ll work for a
clear and enforceable policy that begins with secure borders and treats everyone in a humane and fair manner.
Those who cross the border illegally should not be rewarded, but we should welcome immigrants who are willing
to work hard, obey our laws, and learn English.” [Walters for Congress, Mimi Walters on Immigration, 2/12/14]

Walters Said She Was Opposed “To Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants”
2004: Walters: “I Am Opposed To Illegal Immigration And Opposed To Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants.”
Q: “My mother came to the United States 17 years ago after she was married. She put the rest of her family on a
waiting list 15 years ago, and they're still waiting. In light of illegal immigration, how do you respond to this?”
Walters: “I am opposed to illegal immigration and opposed to amnesty for illegal immigrants. It absolutely is
breaking our backs on the money that we spend on the illegals.” [Sun Post News, 1/30/04]

National Security

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Walters Said The Visa Waiver Program Improvement And Terrorist Travel Prevention Act Would
“Strengthen U.S. National Security”
2015: Walters Voted In Favor Of The Visa Waiver Program Improvement And Terrorist Travel Prevention
Act, Which She Said Would “Strengthen U.S. National Security.” “The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) has been
in place for thirty years, providing residents of 38 countries the ability to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without
attaining a visa by passing background security checks. While the VWP has an enormously positive economic
impact – supporting one million U.S. jobs and $190 billion in 2014 - the growing threat from extremists and
terrorists groups like ISIS, highlight the need to close security gaps in the VWP. This legislation would strengthen
U.S. national security by requiring participating countries to share counterterrorism intelligence with the U.S.,
allow DHS to suspend a high-risk country’s participation, and prohibit those who have recently traveled to Syria or
Iraq from using the program. It is critical that we take every step possible to protect American citizens and send this
bill to the president’s desk without delay.” [H.R. 158, Vote #679, 12/8/15; Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release,
12/8/15]

E-Verify
Walters Introduced Legislation That Would Require Every State Agency In California To Verify
The Employment Eligibility Of New Employees Using The E-Verify System
February 2008: Walters Introduced Legislation That Would Require Every State Agency To Verify The
Employment Eligibility Of New Employees Using The E-Verify System. “Existing federal law prohibits
employers from hiring specified persons, including unauthorized aliens, as defined. Existing law requires an
employer to obtain specified documents and information from a new employee verifying that person’s eligibility for
employment. Existing law establishes a pilot program, operated by the United States Department of Homeland
Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration, known as the E-Verify system, for use by
employers on a voluntary basis to verify the employment eligibility of new employees. This bill would require
every state agency, after hiring an employee, to verify electronically the employment eligibility of that employee by
using the E-Verify system, or any successor to that system.” [AB-2102, introduced 2/19/08]

Highly Skilled Immigrants
Walters Said She Would Work With Her Colleagues To Ensure The O-Visa Program Operates
Effectively
2016: Walters: “…I Will Continue To Work With My Colleagues To Ensure The O-Visa Program Operates
Effectively.” “This bipartisan bill would improve the ability to detect potential fraud and abuse, and in doing so, it
will help ensure the integrity of the O-Visa program. All of this will come through leveraging the resources of the
private stakeholder organizations meaning no taxpayer resources will be used. I was pleased the Judiciary
Committee passed the O-VISA Act today. I look forward to its consideration by the full House of Representatives,
and I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure the O-Visa program operates effectively.” [Rep. Mimi
Walters, Press Release, 5/25/16]
2016: Walters Cited The Congressional Budget Office When Describing The Impact Of The O-VISA
Act. “I was pleased to receive the recent report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that H.R.
3636 will have no significant cost to the taxpayer. In fact, any associated costs will be recouped from fees that
are collected by the Department of Homeland Security in the visa application process. Simply put, H.R. 3636 is
a model of commonsense, bipartisan legislation that utilizes private sector expertise to improve our
governance.” [Congressional Record, 6/13/16]
USCIS: “The O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Is For The Individual Who Possesses Extraordinary Ability In
The Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, Or Athletics.” “The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the individual
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who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a
demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been
recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.” [U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services,
accessed 8/21/17]

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Jobs
Significant Findings
 Walters voted three times to blockl tax incentives for companies that promote insourcing of jobs
 Walters voted twice to block consideration of a bill that would promote effective workforce
development programs, in the form of apprenticeships

Outsourcing
Walters Voted Three Times To Block Tax Incentives For Companies That Repatriate Jobs
Walters Voted For Blocking A Bill That Would Encourage Domestic Insourcing And Discourage Foreign
Outsourcing. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 392) that would provide for consideration of the
bill (HR 1873).” According to the Congressional Record, Rep. Polis offered an amendment for “consideration of
the bill (H.R.685) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage domestic insourcing and discourage
foreign outsourcing.” A vote for the previous question was a vote to block the bill encouraging domestic insourcing
and discouraging foreign outsourcing. The previous question carried, 229-186. [H Res 392, Vote #312, 6/21/17;
CQ, 6/21/17; Congressional Record, 6/21/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking An Amendment To The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 That Would Encourage
Domestic Insourcing And Discourage Foreign Outsourcing. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Sessions, RTexas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res
415).” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, the motion prevented “consideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing.”
A vote for the previous question was a vote to block consideration of HR 685. The previous question carried, 235190. [H Res 415, Vote #339, 6/29/17; CQ, 6/29/17; DemocraticLeader.gov, 6/29/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Bring Jobs Home Act. In July 2017, Walters voted for:
“Cheney, R-Wyo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment).”
According to the Democratic Leader’s website, “the Democratic previous question would amend the rule to allow
for consideration of H.R. 685, the bring jobs home act, which closes a tax loophole that actually rewards companies
for moving jobs overseas while providing a tax credit to companies that move jobs back home to the U.S. A vote
for the motion was a vote to block consideration of the Bring Jobs Home Act. The motion was agreed to by a vote
of 236-192. [H RES 454, Vote #393, 7/19/17; CQ, 7/19/17]

Workforce Development
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of HR 2933, The Leveraging Effective To Rebuild
National Skills Act
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of HR 2933, The Leveraging Effective To Rebuild National
Skills Act. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 468) that would provide for House floor consideration
of the joint resolution (H J Res 111) that would nullify and disapprove of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
rule that prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses in certain consumer contracts.” According to the Democratic
Leader’s website “the Democratic previous question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 2933,
the leveraging effective apprenticeships to rebuild national skills act, which would promote effective
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apprenticeships that give students and workers the skills they need to find well-paying jobs.” A vote for the motion
was a vote to block consideration of the leveraging effective apprenticeships to rebuild national skills act. The
motion was adopted by a vote of 229-184. [H RES 468, Vote #410, 7/25/17; CQ, 7/25/17; DemocraticLeader.Gov,
7/25/17]

Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Bill That Would Promote Apprenticeship Programs
Walters Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill That Would Promote Effective Apprenticeships. In July
2017, Walters voted for: “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 440).” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, the motion
prevented “consideration of the bill (H.R. 2933) to promote effective registered apprenticeships, for skills,
credentials, and employment, and for other purposes.” A vote for the previous question was a vote to block the
effective apprenticeships bill. The previous question carried, 234-187. [H Res 440, Vote #354, 7/13/17; CQ,
7/13/17; DemocraticLeader.gov, 7/13/17]

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Labor
Significant Findings
 In 2004, Walters declared, “I don’t believe in unions. I believe in private enterprise.”
 Walters co-sponsored the National Right to Work Act and the Employee Rights Act, which would have
dealt a “crippling blow” to labor unions.
 As state senator, Walters criticized legislation that made domestic workers in California eligible for
overtime pay, calling the law a “hardship” for people who have to pay those workers.
 While in Congress, Walters voted against a budget plan that included a higher minimum wage.
 While in Congress, Walters voted for a bill that would roll back regulations that made companies
liable for labor law violations by their subcontractors
 While a state senator in California, Walters voted against a minimum wage increase.
 As state senator, Walters voted against a bill that would require paid sick leave for employees in
California.

Organized Labor
Walters: “I Don’t Believe In Unions. I Believe In Private Enterprise.”
2004: Walters: “I Don't Believe In Unions. I Believe In Private Enterprise.” “She criticized Wilson for
accepting money from government employee unions, who she said might believe they're entitled to payback if he's
elected. ‘They have not offered to give me any money because they know I won't take it,’ she said. ‘I don't believe
in unions. I believe in private enterprise.’” [Los Angeles Times, 2/23/04]
2004: Walters Criticized Her Primary Opponent Over The Support He Received From Labor Groups And
The California Teachers’ Association. “Walters had strongly backed Wilson's re-election effort to the Board of
Supervisors in 2001 and felt blindsided when Wilson chose to run for the Assembly after being informed that she
sought the seat. What Walters saw as a ‘betrayal’ put an edge to her campaign, and she never let an opportunity
pass to jab at Wilson. Her most pointed barbs came over his support from labor groups and the California Teachers'
Assn., which Walters spun as putting him in the pocket of labor.” [California Journal, 4/1/04]

Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Have Dealt A “Potentially Crippling Blow” To
Unions Including Barring Companies From Voluntarily Recognizing A Union
Walters Co-Sponsored The Employee Rights Act, Which Reportedly Would Have Dealt A “Potentially
Crippling Blow” To Unions
2016: Walters Co-Sponsored The Employee Rights Act. [H.R. 3322, 114th Congress, introduced 7/27/15]
Washington Examiner Headline: “GOP Rolls Out Employee Rights Act To Cripple Union Power”
[Washington Examiner, 7/27/15]

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Washington Examiner: Employee Rights Act Included “Changes That Could Deal A Potentially
Crippling Blow To Union Political Power If Adopted.” “Republican lawmakers rolled out plans Monday for
the first major reform of federal labor laws in six decades, including changes that could deal a potentially
crippling blow to union political power if adopted.” [Washington Examiner, 7/27/15]
Economic Policy Institute: The Employee Rights Act “Would Strip Workers Of Many Rights Under The
National Labor Relations Act.” “Before leaving for recess last week, congressional Republicans introduced a
bill that would make it more difficult for workers to form a union and collectively bargain. The misleadingly
named Employee Rights Act has been introduced in prior Congresses as well. The legislation would strip
workers of many rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). For example, it would prohibit
voluntary employer recognition of a union. (Under existing law, an employer is free to recognize a union and
bargain with its workforce when workers show majority support for the union.) The bill also reinstitutes
unnecessary delay in the union election process, mandating that parties litigate issues likely to be resolved in
the election.” [Economic Policy Institute, 5/30/17]

Walters Co-Sponsored The National Right To Work Act
2016: Walters Co-Sponsored The National Right To Work Act. [H.R. 612, 114th Congress, introduced 1/28/15]
CNBC: Opponents Of Right To Work Laws “Say The Laws Are Primarily Meant To Weaken Unions –
Which The Proponents Don't Exactly Deny.” “Proponents say right-to-work laws guarantee freedom for
employees by making it illegal to force them to pay union dues in order to get or keep a job. Opponents say the
laws are primarily meant to weaken unions—which the proponents don't exactly deny—and workers who
benefit from union representation should pay their fair share.” [CNBC, 5/29/15]
Economic Policy Institute: Wages In Right To Work States Were 3.1 Percent Lower Than In Non-RightTo-Work States. “Wages in RTW states are 3.1 percent lower than those in non-RTW states, after controlling
for a full complement of individual demographic and socioeconomic factors as well as state macroeconomic
indicators. This translates into RTW being associated with $1,558 lower annual wages for a typical full-time,
full-year worker.” [Economic Policy Institute, 4/22/15]
Economic Policy Institute: Right To Work Laws Affect The Wages Of Both Union And Non-Union
Workers. “This paper updates and confirms the findings of Gould and Shierholz (2011). No matter how you
slice the data, wages in RTW states are lower, on average, than wages in non-RTW states. As shown in great
detail in Gould and Shierholz (2011), these results do not just apply to union members, but to all employees in a
state. Where unions are strong, compensation increases even for workers not covered by any union contract, as
nonunion employers face competitive pressure to match union standards. Likewise, when unions are weakened
by RTW laws, all of a state’s workers feel the impact.” [Economic Policy Institute, 4/22/15]

National Labor Relations Board
Walters Voted To Overturn An Obama-Era NLRB Ruling That Made Companies Liable For
Labor Law Violations Of Their Subcontractors
Walters Voted For Overturning An Obama-Era National Labor Relations Board Ruling That Made
Companies Liable For Labor Law Violations Of Subcontractors. In November 2017, Walters voted for:
“Passage of the bill that would define a joint employer as an entity with actual, direct and immediate control over
employees, with significant control over essential terms of employment such as hiring, determining pay and
benefits, day-to-day supervision of employees, and assigning individual work schedules.” The bill passed 242-181.
[HR 3441, Vote #614, 11/7/17; CQ, 11/7/17]
HEADLINE: “House Passes Bill To Overturn Controversial Joint-Employer Ruling.” “The House On
Tuesday Evening Passed A Bill That Would Overturn An Obama-Era National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
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Ruling That Made Companies Potentially Liable For Labor Law Violations Committed By Their
Subcontractors. […] The Bill, Which Passed The House Monday, Would Change That Definition Under The
National Labor Relations Act And The Fair Labor Standards Act To State A Company Is Only Considered A
Joint Employer If It "Directly, Actually And Immediately" Has Control Over Essential Terms And Conditions
Of Employment.” [Hill, 11/7/17]
Walters Voted Against Requiring A Franchisor To Be Treated As A Joint Employer if The Franchisee
Violates Labor Laws. In November 2017, Walters voted against: “Bonamici, D-Ore., motion to recommit the
bill to the House Education and the Workforce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with
an amendment that would require a franchisor to be treated as a joint employer if a franchisee violates labor
laws at the direction of the franchisor.” The motion was rejected 235-186. [HR 3441, Vote #613, 11/7/17; CQ,
11/7/17]
Walters Voted For Considering A Bill To Overturn Obama-era NLRB Rule That Made Companies
Liable For Labor Law Violations Of Subcontractors. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of
the rule (H Res 607) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 3043) that would specify
a variety of timeframes and procedures for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to follow in carrying
out required permitting and licensing activities for non-federal hydropower projects. It would also provide for
consideration of the bill (HR 3441) that would modify the statutory definition of joint employer to clarify that
an employer must have actual, direct and immediate control over employees to be considered a joint employer.”
The resolution was adopted 233-182. [HRes 607, Vote #611, 11/7/17; CQ, 11/7/17]

Minimum Wage
2017: Walters Voted To Block A Bill To Increase The Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour In Seven
Years
Walters Voted For Block A Bill To Increase The Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour In Seven Years. In June
2017, Walters voted for a motion to order the previous question. A yes vote would block consideration of “H.R. 15,
The Raise The Wage Act,, which would give workers the raise they deserve, and increase the federal minimum
wage to $15 an hour within 7 years.” The bill passed 235-190. [HR 3003, Vote #331, 6/28/17; CQ, 6/28/17;
DemocraticLeader.gov, accessed 9/12/17]

2015: Walters Voted Against A Budget Plan That Included A Higher Minimum Wage
2015: Walters Voted Against A Democratic Budget Plan That Included A Higher Minimum Wage. In March
2015, Walters voted against the Democratic alternative budget that “proposed more investment in education and
infrastructure, new taxes on the wealthiest Americans, and several pet ideas including a higher minimum wage,
paid sick leave, expanded early childhood education and a ban on tax breaks for executives unless they increase
their employees’ wages.” The amendment failed 160 to 264. [H Con Res 27, Vote #139, 3/25/15; RealClearPolitics,
3/23/15]

2013-2014: Walters Voted Against Raising California’s Minimum Wage, Claiming It Would “Hurt
Small Businesses” And Kill Jobs
2013-2014: Walters Voted Against Raising California’s Minimum Wage
2014: Walters Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In California. [SB-935, California State Senate,
introduced 2/3/14]
2013: Walters Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In California. [AB-10, California State
Assembly, chaptered 9/25/13]
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Mashable: Walters “Staked Out A Position Against Minimum Wage” In The California State Senate.
“During her time as a state senator, Walters has staked out a position against minimum wage, but has gone against
the grain of other Republicans when it comes to combatting climate change, where she is viewed as a moderate.”
[Mashable, 11/12/14]
2014: Walters Said Increasing California’s Minimum Wage Form $8 To $9 Would Kill Jobs And Hurt Small
Business
2014: Walters Said A Minimum Wage Increase In California Would Kill Jobs And Hurt Small Business.
“Walters said she opposed the minimum-wage increase passed in September for California, where the cost of living
is among the highest in the nation. The measure will raise the wage to $9 from $8 in July, and to $10 in 2016.
Walters said she thinks the ‘job-killing’ increase is ‘really going to hurt small business.” [Orange County Register,
1/10/14]

Paid Sick Leave
2017: Walters Voted Against Allowing Americans To Earn Paid Sick Leave
Walters Voted For Blocking An Amendment To Allow Americans To Earn Paid Sick Leave. In May 2017,
Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment).” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, the previous question would allow for “consideration
of the bill (H.R. 1516) to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs
and the health needs of their families.” A vote for the previous question was a vote to block the amendment for paid
sick leave. The previous question carried, 231-188. [H Res 352, Vote #275, 5/24/17; CQ, 5/24/17]

2014: As State Senator, Walters Opposed Paid Sick Leave Because It Reduced “California’s
Competitive Edge”
2014: Walters Voted Against Legislation That Would Require Paid Sick Leave For Employees In California
2014: Walters Voted Against Legislation That Would Require Paid Sick Leave For Employees In California.
[AB-1522, California State Assembly, chaptered 9/10/14]
2014: Walters Said The Bill Reduced “California’s Competitive Edge To States Who Don’t Have This
Requirement”
2014: Walters Said The Bill Reduced “California’s Competitive Edge To States Who Don’t Have This
Requirement.” “State Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, said AB 1522 won’t help California keep or attract
businesses and jobs. ‘It reduces California’s competitive edge to states who don’t have this requirement,’ Walters
said.” [Orange County Register, 9/2/14]

Overtime Pay
Walters Voted For Undermining Worker Protections By Allowing Private-Sector Employees To
Swap Overtime Pay For ‘Comp Time’
2017: Walters Voted For Allowing Private-Sector Employees To Swap Overtime Pay For ‘Comp Time.’ In
May 2017, Walters voted for “Passage of the bill that would allow private-sector employers to provide non-exempt
employees compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5 hours per hour of overtime work. To be eligible, employees would
be required to have worked at least 1,000 hours in a 12-month period. Employees would be limited to 160 hours of
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compensatory time and employers would be required to provide monetary compensation by Jan. 31, for any unused
compensatory time accrued during the preceding year. The bill's provisions would sunset five years after
enactment.” The bill was passed by a vote of 229-197. [HR 1180, Vote #244, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
NBC News: Democrats Opposed The Bill, Saying It Weakened Worker Protections And Could Allow
Employers, Who Would Have Final Say On Scheduled Comp Time, To “Kick The Can Down The Road
On Money You Earned Putting In Extra Hours.” “The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that
would allow employees to swap overtime pay for "comp time," a rules change congressional Republicans have
tried to push through for more than two decades. […] Where do the Democrats stand? They really don't like this
bill. Many progressives in the House argue that the proposal would chip away at protections for hardworking
Americans and undermine the Fair Labor Standards Act. The measure, among other rules, would give employers
the final say on when comp time can be used. In other words, House Dems fear, your boss could conceivably
kick the can down the road on money you earned putting in extra hours. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a
fierce advocate for workers' rights, blasted the bill as a ‘disgrace.’” [NBC News, 5/3/17]
Voted Against Blocking Protections From The Bill For Employees Who Receive Seven Or More Sick
Days From Their Employers, Which Can Be Used To Seek Care For Pre-Existing Medical Conditions. In
May 2017, Walters voted against “Scott, D-Va., motion to recommit the bill to the House Education and the
Workforce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would exempt
from the bill's provisions employees who receive seven or more sick days from their employer.” The motion
was rejected by a vote of 192-234. [HR 1180, Vote #243, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
Voted To Waive Certain Rules Making It Easier For The House To Pass A Bill To Allow Employees To
Trade Overtime Pay For Comp Time. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 299) that
would allow private-sector employers to provide non-exempt employees compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5
hours per hour of overtime work. It would waive, through the legislative day of May 5, 2017, the two-thirds vote
requirement to consider legislation on the same day it is reported from the House Rules Committee. It also
would provide for consideration of measures under suspension of the rules on the legislative days of May 4 and
May 5, 2017.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 230-193. [HR 1180 (HRes 299), Vote #241, 5/2/17; CQ,
5/2/17]

2014: Walters Criticized Legislation That Made Domestic Workers In California Eligible For
Overtime Pay, Calling The Law A “Hardship” For People Who Have To Pay Those Workers
2014: Walters Criticized Legislation That Made Domestic Workers In California Eligible For Overtime Pay,
Calling The Law A “Hardship” For People Who Pay Those Workers. “She also criticized the recently passed
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which makes nannies, home health-care aides and other domestic workers in
California eligible for overtime pay. Workers qualify for overtime if they work more than nine hours in a day or 45
in a week. She said the law would be a ‘hardship’ for people who pay those workers.” [Orange County Register,
1/10/14]

Unemployment Insurance
2017: Walters Opposed A Labor Department Rule That Defined Occupations Eligible For Drug
Testing Of Unemployment Insurance Applicants Because It Was Too Narrow
Walters Voted For Legislation Disapproving A Labor Department Rule That Defines The Occupations
Eligible For Drug Testing Of Unemployment Insurance Applicants
2017: Walters Voted For Legislation Disapproving A Labor Department Rule That Defines The Occupations
Eligible For Drug Testing Of Unemployment Insurance Applicants. [H.J. Res. 42, Vote #97, 2/15/17]

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Republicans Felt The Labor Department Rule Was Too Narrow In Defining The Occupations That
Could Be Drug Tested. “The Department of Labor issued its final rule in August 2016 to implement the Act,
more than four years after the law was enacted. According to the Committee, the final rule falls short of
achieving the intended purpose of the law by narrowly defining the occupations that ‘regularly’ drug test as
those required by state or federal law, and ensures states cannot enact the law as Congress intended.”
[Republican Policy Committee, accessed 8/2/17]

Worker’s Compensation
Walters Said She Would Reform Worker’s Compensation By Doing Away With Presumption,
Noting “There Is Too Much Fraud”
2004: Asked How She Would Reform Worker’s Compensation, Walters Said We Need To Do Away With
Presumption, Noting “There Is Too Much Fraud.” Q: “If you are elected to the state Legislature, how would
you reform worker's compensation?” [...] Walters: “For worker's compensation, we need to do away with
presumption. At the moment there is no third party to verify that someone was injured on the job. ‘The fact is there
is too much fraud.’” [Sun Post News, 1/30/04]

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LGBT Issues
Significant Findings
 After the California Supreme Court ruled that the state’s same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional,
Walters called the decision a “travesty for family values.”
 Walters said she believed marriage should be between a man and woman, and said same-sex couples
should not expect the “same rights as those of a married couple.”
 Walters voted against preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
 Walters voted for amendment to protect North Carolina from losing federal funding after it passed antitransgender bathroom law.
 Walters voted for amendment to give religious institutions an exemption from protecting LGBT workers
from discrimination.
 Walters voted against prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation.

Marriage Equality
After The California Supreme Court Ruled The State’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Was
Unconstitutional, Walters Called The Decision A “Travesty For Family Values”
2008: After The California Supreme Court Ruled That The State’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Was
Unconstitutional, Walters Called The Decision A “Travesty For Family Values.” “Today, in response to the
California Supreme Court ruling that struck down Proposition 22 on a 4-3 vote, Assemblywoman Mimi Walters
called the decision a travesty for family values. ‘The Supreme Court today blatantly disregarded the will of
Californians to protect the sacred institution of marriage. The Court stated that it could not “find that the retention
of the traditional definition of marriage constitutes a compelling state interest,”’ Walters said. ‘I could not disagree
more strongly with the Court's ruling today. Marriage between a man and a woman is the foundation of our
society, and the Court's action is a travesty for family values.’ ‘Today's decision completely ignores the will of over
60% of California's voters who approved Proposition 22 eight years ago,'’ Walters continued.” [Assemblywoman
Walters, Press Release, 5/15/08]
2008: Walters: “I Pledge To Fight The Supreme Court's Decision To Allow Gay Marriage In California
By Working To Ensure The Passage Of The California Marriage Protection Act…” “The California
Marriage Protection Act, an initiative in circulation that has gathered 1.5 million signatures and will appear on
the November ballot, will write into the California Constitution that the only marriages recognized in this state
are those between one man and one woman. ‘I pledge to fight the Supreme Court's decision to allow gay
marriage in California by working to ensure the passage of the California Marriage Protection Act this
November,’ Walters concluded.” [Assemblywoman Walters, Press Release, 5/15/08]

Walters Said She Believed Marriage Should Be Between A Man And Woman, And Said Same-Sex
Couples Should Not Expect The “Same Rights As Those Of A Married Couple”
2004: Walters Said She Believed Marriage Should Be Between A Man And Woman, And Said Same-Sex
Couples Should Not Expect The “Same Rights As Those Of A Married Couple.” Q: (presented anonymously)
“I am an 18-year-old student, I am involved in extracurricular activities and I am gay. What is your stance on gay
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rights and same-sex marriages?” [...] Walters: “Marriage should be between a man and woman. ‘It's your business.
But don't come forward and ask for the same rights as those of a married couple.’” [Sun Post News, 1/30/04]

Discrimination
Walters Voted Against Preventing Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity
2016: Walters Voted Against Preventing Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity.
In January 2016, Walters voted against a motion that would “exempt from the bill's provisions any rule that
prohibits discrimination by federal contractors or subcontractors on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender
identity.” The motion to recommit failed, 178-239. [HR 1155, Vote #19, 1/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/8/15]

Walters Voted Against Protecting LGBT Schoolchildren Against Discrimination In D.C. Voucher
Program
2016: Walters Voted Against Protecting LGBT Schoolchildren Against Discrimination In D.C. Voucher
Program. In April 2016, Walters voted against a motion that would amend the SOAR Act to require D.C.’s
voucher program to prohibit schools from discriminating against LGBT students. The motion “would codify
exclusion from the bill’s private school voucher program any eligible entity or school that discriminates against
program participants or applicants on the basis of “actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.” The
motion failed, 167 to 228. [H Res 4901, Vote #178; CQ BillTrack, 4/29/16]

Walters Voted For An Amendment to Protect North Carolina From Losing Federal Funding After
It Passed Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law
2016: Walters Voted For Amendment to Protect North Carolina From Losing Federal Funding After It
Passed Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment “which prohibits the
Obama administration from blocking North Carolina from receiving federal funds in retaliation to its transgender
bathroom law. “ The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 227-192. [HR 5055, Vote
#255, 5/25/16; Roll Call, 5/26/16]

Walters Voted For An Amendment To Give Religious Institutions An Exemption From Protecting
LGBT Workers From Discrimination
2016: Walters Voted For Amendment To Give Religious Institutions An Exemption From Protecting LGBT
Workers From Discrimination. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment that would prohibit use of funds
made available by the bill in contravention of a law that prohibits the government from substantially burdening the
free exercise of religion, an executive order related to faith based organizations, or certain provisions of the Civil
Rights Act or the American Disabilities Act related to religious groups. The amendment was adopted in Committee
of the Whole by a vote of 233-186. [HR 5055, Vote #259, 5/25/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/25/16]

Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Contractors From Discriminating Based On Sexual
Orientation
2016: Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Contractors From Discriminating Based On Sexual
Orientation. In May 2016, Walters voted against: “Maloney, D-N.Y., amendment that would bar use of
appropriated funds in contravention of an executive order that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating
based on sexual orientation or gender identity.” The amendment failed, 212-213. [HR 4974, Vote #226, 5/19/16;
CQ, 5/19/16]

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House Republicans Voted Down Maloney Amendment By One Vote Margin After Several Republicans
Switched Votes At Last Minute. “It was an unruly scene on the floor with Democrats chanting, ‘Shame!’ after
GOP leaders barely muscled up the votes to reject, 212-213, an amendment by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (DN.Y.) that would have effectively barred federal contractors from getting government work if they discriminate
against the LGBT community. At one point, a monitor in the House gallery showed there were 217 votes
supporting the legislation, eliciting cheers of joy from Democrats who thought the measure might actually pass.
But over the course of about 10 minutes, those votes suddenly dropped one by one to 212 — and the
amendment failed.” [Politico, 5/19/16]
According To Congressional Democrats, Walters Originally Supported The Amendment Before She
Voted No. “Last week, Maloney’s proposal looked poised to pass, 217 to 206, before GOP leaders seemed to
begin a last-minute scramble to rally Republicans against it. The language ultimately failed, 213 to 212.
Democrats said seven GOP members who originally supported it — Reps. Darrell Issa, Jeff Denham, Mimi
Walters and David Valadao of California; Greg Walden (Ore.), David Young (Iowa), and Bruce Poliquin
(Maine) — wound up in the ‘no’ column.” [Washington Post, 5/25/16]

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National Security & Terrorism
Significant Findings
 Walters pushed for the Republican “National Security Plan” which she claimed would focus on
rooting out “radical Islamist terrorism” and partner the U.S. government with cyber security
experts to combat cyber threats.
 Walters: “We need to be careful because there are people who use their religion for evil
reasons.”
 Walters voted three times against a clean Department of Homeland Security funding bill that did
not include efforts to defund Obama’s immigration executive orders.
 Walters voted to allow individuals with primarily political functions to sit on the National Security
Council after Trump appointed Steve Bannon to the National Security Council.

Funding
2017: Walters Voted For Suspending The Rules And Authorizing Fiscal Year 2018 Funding For US
Intelligence Agencies And Activities
Walters Voted For Suspending The Rules And Passing A Bill That Would Authorize FY 2018 Funding For
US Intelligence Agencies And Intelligence Related Activities. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Nunes, R-Calif.,
motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would authorize classified amounts of funding through fiscal 2018
for 16 U.S. intelligence agencies and intelligence-related activities, including the Office of the National Intelligence
Director, the CIA and the National Security Agency. The bill would authorize $527 million in fiscal 2018 in
funding to the Intelligence Community Management Account and would authorize $514 million through fiscal
2018 in funding to the CIA Retirement and Disability Fund. The bill would require the director of National
Intelligence to submit to Congress multiple reports regarding Russia’s campaigns directed at foreign elections and
its efforts related to cyber influence, including an analytical assessment of the most significant Russian influence
campaigns, if any, conducted during the three years prior to the bill’s enactment.” The motion was rejected by a
vote of 241-163. [H R 3180, Vote #407, 7/24/17; CQ, 7/24/17]
Walters Voted For Moving Forward To Consideration Of The FY 2018 Funding For The Intelligence
Agencies And Waiving The Two-Thirds Vote Requirement To Consider Legislation The Same Day It Is
Reported From The House Rules Committee. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res
481) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 3180) that would authorize classified
amounts of funding through fiscal 2018 for 16 U.S. intelligence agencies and intelligence-related activities,
including the Office of the National Intelligence Director, the CIA and the National Security Agency. The rule
would waive, through the legislative day of August 1, 2017, the two-thirds vote requirement to consider
legislation on the same day it is reported from the House Rules Committee.” The rule was adopted by a vote of
224-186. [H RES 481, Vote #436, 7/28/17; CQ, 7/28/17]

Cyber Security
Walters Said The Republican National Security Plan Would Require The Federal Government To
Work With Tech Experts To Combat Cyber Threats
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2016: Walters Said The Republican National Security Plan Would Require The Federal Government To
Work With Tech Experts To Combat Cyber Threats. “We also wrote our plan with the understanding that our
homeland faces a number of threats—from border security to cybersecurity—and with the understanding that new
threats will emerge. It renews our friendship with our allies. It makes sure our military and law enforcement
officers have the tools they need to complete their missions. It makes sure our veterans receive the care they have
earned. It also requires the federal government to work with technology experts—and bring together the best minds
in one room to find ways to combat cyber threats.” [Remarks of Congresswoman Mimi Walters, Weekly
Republican Address, 8/20/16]

Homeland Security
Walters Voted Three Times Against A Clean Department Of Homeland Security Funding Bill That
Did Not Include Efforts To Defund Obama’s Immigration Executive Orders
Feb. 2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Clean DHS Funding Bill. In February 2015, Walters
voted To Block consideration of a motion to force a clean vote on the DHS funding bill without anti-immigration
riders. The previous question passed, 241 to 181. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill
to be considered. [H Res 121, Vote #86, 2/25/15]
Feb. 2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Clean Department Of Homeland Security Funding
Bill. In February 2015, Walters voted To Block consideration of a motion to “force a vote on clean legislation to
provide long-term funding for the Department Homeland Security, without radical, anti-immigrant riders.” The
previous question passed, 242 to 183. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H.Res.100, Vote #71, 2/11/15; Democratic Leadership Summary, 2/11/15]
Jan. 2015: Walters Voted Against Clean DHS Funding Bill. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion
that would allow a clean version of the Homeland Security funding bill—without amendments defunding Obama’s
executive order on immigration—to pass, removing the threat of shutdown for the Department. The measure failed
244 to 184. [HR 240, Vote #34, 1/14/15]

Political Appointees
Walters Voted To Allow Politicization Of The National Security Council
2017: Walters Voted To Allow Individuals With Primarily Political Functions To Sit On The National
Security Council
2017: Walters Voted To Block An Amendment To Prohibit Members Of The Administration Whose
Primary Function Is Political From Being Appointed To The National Security Council. In February 2017,
Walters voted for voted for the “Cole, R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 99).” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The
Democratic Previous Question would amend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit any individual whose
primary responsibility is political in nature from being designated a member of the Council. Further, the bill
expresses the sense of Congress that the Director of National Intelligence or the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff should not be prevented from attending Principals Committee meetings.” A yes vote was a vote to block the
amendment. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 225-189. [H.Res 99, Vote #88, 2/14/17; CQ, 2/14/17;
Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/14/17]
Trump Designated Political Advisor Steve Bannon To A Full Seat On The National Security Council
January 2017: President Trump Designated Political Advisor Steve Bannon To A Full Seat On The
“Principals Committee” Of The National Security Council, Elevating His Informal Rank To The Equivalent
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Of A Cabinet-Level Secretary. “The whirlwind first week of Donald J. Trump’s presidency had all the bravura
hallmarks of a Stephen K. Bannon production. […] But the defining moment for Mr. Bannon came Saturday night
in the form of an executive order giving the rumpled right-wing agitator a full seat on the “principals committee” of
the National Security Council — while downgrading the roles of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the
director of national intelligence, who will now attend only when the council is considering issues in their direct
areas of responsibilities. It is a startling elevation of a political adviser, to a status alongside the secretaries of state
and defense, and over the president’s top military and intelligence advisers. In theory, the move put Mr. Bannon, a
former Navy surface warfare officer, admiral’s aide, investment banker, Hollywood producer and Breitbart News
firebrand, on the same level as his friend, Michael T. Flynn, the national security adviser, a former Pentagon
intelligence chief who was Mr. Trump’s top adviser on national security issues before a series of missteps reduced
his influence.” [New York Times, 1/29/17]
Former George W. Bush Chief Of Staff Josh Bolten Criticized Bannon’s Designation To The NSC, Said
The NSC’s Actions Should “Not Be Tainted By Any Political Decisions.” “Former White House officials in
both parties were shocked by the move. ‘The last place you want to put somebody who worries about politics is
in a room where they’re talking about national security,’ said Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of
staff, defense secretary and C.I.A. director in two Democratic administrations. ‘I’ve never seen that happen,
and it shouldn’t happen. It’s not like he has broad experience in foreign policy and national security issues. He
doesn’t. His primary role is to control or guide the president’s conscience based on his campaign promises.
That’s not what the National Security Council is supposed to be about.’ That opinion was shared by President
George W. Bush’s last chief of staff, Josh Bolten, who barred Karl Rove, Mr. Bush’s political adviser, from
N.S.C. meetings. A president’s decisions made with those advisers, he told a conference audience in
September, ‘involve life and death for the people in uniform” and should “not be tainted by any political
decisions.’” [New York Times, 1/29/17]

“Radical Islamic Terrorism”
Walters Said That Rooting Out “Radical Islamist Terrorism” Was “Crucial To Protecting
Americans”
2016: Walters: “We Focus A Lot Of Attention On Defeating Radical Islamist Terrorism Because Rooting
Out This Extremist Ideology Is Crucial To Protecting Americans.” “A Better Way is our answer to the
challenges we face. Our plan includes 67 specific ideas to strengthen our national security. We lay out our four
objectives: Keep Americans safe at home, defeat the terrorists, advance America's interests abroad, and renew our
national security tools. We focus a lot of attention on defeating radical Islamist terrorism because rooting out this
extremist ideology is crucial to protecting Americans at home and abroad.” [Remarks of Congresswoman Mimi
Walters, Weekly Republican Address, 8/20/16]

2015: Walters: “We Need To Be Careful Because There Are People Who Use Their Religion For
Evil Reasons.” NEIL CAVUTO: “Now when he also talked about the dangers of religious
extremism, that seemed to be across purposes with the type of nefarious characters who could slip
through a border, who might now already be slipping through European borders. I’m referring the
refugees fleeing Syria and some of these other parts. Do you think he appreciates the inherent
contradiction in that? That a part of addressing this serious religious extremism, Your Holiness, is to
recognize that there are some unholy elements trying to slip through the immigration cracks.” MIMI
WALTERS: “That’s absolutely correct. We need to be careful because there are people who use their
religion for evil reasons. And I think the Pope was trying to get that message out. While we need to
embrace immigrants, we also need to be careful and make sure that people are not coming to this
country who want to harm us.” [Fox Business Cavuto Coast to Coast, VIDEO 2:03-2:57, 9/24/15]

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Public Lands
Significant Findings
 Walters voted to allow the state of Alaska to build a road through federal protected lands without federal
environmental impact mitigation requirements

Land Exchanges
Walters Voted For Requiring The Interior Department To The State Of Alaska Federal Protected
Land For A Road Without Implementation Of Federal Mitigation Requirements
Walters Voted For Requiring The Interior Department Convey Federal Land Within A National Wildlife
Refuge To The State Of Alaska For A Road Between Two Towns. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of
the bill that would require the Interior Department to convey to the state of Alaska, if requested, 206 acres of
federal land within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and Izembek Wilderness for the purpose of constructing
a single-lane gravel road between the towns of King Cove and Cold Bay, Alaska.” The bill passed by a vote of 248179. [H R 218, Vote #406, 7/20/17; CQ, 7/20/17]
Walters Voted Against Prohibiting Implementation Of The King Cove Land Exchange Bill Until The
State Of Alaska Repaid Federal Loans. In July 2017, Walters voted against: “Grijalva, D-Ariz., amendment
that would prohibit implementation of the bill’s provisions until the state of Alaska has repaid $20 million to
the federal government in funds appropriated and loaned to the state of Alaska under the Department of the
Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1999, for the purpose of construction of an unpaved road,
a dock, and marine facilities and equipment on King Cove Corporation lands in King Cove, Alaska.” The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 167-260. [H R 218, Vote #405, 7/20/17; CQ, 7/20/17]
Walters Voted Against Including A Provision In The King Cove Land Exchange Bill That Would
Require The Implementation Of Federal Mitigation Requirements. In July 2017, Walters voted against:
“Tsongas, D-Mass., amendment that would include in the bill’s road requirements a provision that would
require the implementation of previous federal mitigation requirements established by the Omnibus Public
Land Management Act of 2009, related to the movement of wildlife and tidal flows, for the purpose of
constructing a single-lane gravel road between King Cove, Alaska, and Cold Bay, Alaska.” The amendment
was rejected by a vote of 190-234. [H R 218, Vote #404, 7/20/17; CQ, 7/20/17]

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Science and Technology Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters repeatedly voted against funding scientific and climate change research.

Scientific Research
Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Funding Scientific And Climate Change Research
2015: Walters Voted For Department Of Energy Cuts Aimed At Limiting Scientific And Climate Change
Research. In May 2015, Walters voted for the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015, which
contained targeted cuts for Department of Energy funding aimed at limiting scientific and climate change research.
“On Wednesday, the House passed a new iteration of the COMPETES Act that’s nearly unrecognizable from its
original version. Overall spending remains the same, but under Science, Space and Technology Chairman Lamar
Smith, R-Texas, the 2015 reauthorization carries the imprimatur of the Republican Party, with targeted cuts the
GOP calls ‘fiscally responsible’ and Democrats decry as ‘draconian.’ The new version contains language that
would bar some Department of Energy climate science research, dictate research priorities to entities that have
typically had more autonomy and ban certain federally-sponsored research from influencing policy decisions. With
passage of the bill Wednesday night, 217-205, legislation that was once a Democrat-touted achievement has
become a potential selling point for the GOP — transformed so thoroughly that President Barack Obama promised
to veto the latest version and no Democrats supported it.” The bill passed 217 to 205. [HR 1806, Vote #258; Roll
Call, 5/20/15]
Bill Cut Programs To Modernize Energy Grid And Funding For Alternative Fuel Research. “The White
House’s Office of Management and Budget warned Monday evening that it would advise President Barack
Obama to veto the bill, called the COMPETE Re-authorization Act. OMB praised the investments research and
technology but panned cuts to programs focused on energy grid modernization and alternative fuels. …
COMPETES focuses on the Department of Energy and the National Science Fund, giving each more than $200
million in general research funding increases. But this comes with serious strings attached. Researchers and the
White House claim the bill’s cuts to alternative energy research hampers growth in a critical field, and the bill
bars the Energy Department from setting recommendations for the Environmental Protection Agency based on
its own research.” [Dallas Morning News, 5/20/15]
Bill Eliminated Six Department Of Energy Programs. “The bill would also eliminate six Department of
Energy programs that Alexander's office said were never fully implemented and reform five others.” [The Hill,
5/20/15]
Bill Sponsor: Legislation Cuts Funding For “Social And Behavioral Science, Redundant Climate
Research, And Subsidies For Private Companies.” “The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015,
legislation I introduced that the House will consider this week, sets priorities aimed at stimulating economic
competitiveness and growth. Our bill increases funding for the physical sciences and biology, from which
come most of the scientific breakthroughs with the potential to stimulate new industries and jobs. Funding is
cut for lower priority areas, including social and behavioral science, redundant climate research, and subsidies
for private companies.” [The Hill, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) Op-Ed, 5/18/15]
Bill Prevents Department Of Energy From Conducting New Climate Change Research, Must Prove That
The Research Would Be Unique Before Approval. “Scalise said that Republicans intend to end funding on
‘programs that don't meet the national interests’ with legislation, passed Wednesday 217-205, that would focus
federal research in biology, chemistry, math and computer science. But Democrats, who didn't provide a single
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vote for the bill, said that while there may be a few questionable research projects funded by the federal
government, the Republican-drafted bill makes deep cuts in vital scientific research and seems intended to
block research into climate change. The bill bars the Department of Energy's Office of Science and Technology
from approving new climate change science research ‘without making a determination that such work is unique
and not duplicative of work by other agencies.’ Avoiding duplication makes sense, particularly at a time of
large deficits and significant other funding priorities, said Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas.” [Times-Picayune,
5/20/15]
Bill Cut Funding For The National Science Foundation By 45% And Decreased Geoscience Funding By
12%. “Known as the America COMPETES Act, the sweeping measure sets priorities for research programmes
at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy and the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST). It has drawn sharp criticism from science organizations, which say that the plan would
limit the agencies’ ability to fund the most promising research, and from the White House. Some of the most
controversial provisions apply to the NSF. The bill suggests slashing funds for the agency’s social, behavioural
and economic-sciences directorate from US$272.2 million in fiscal year 2015 to $150 million a year in 2016
and 2017 — a 45% cut. And it calls for a 12% decrease in geoscience funding, to $1.2 billion annually.”
[Nature, 5/21/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Amendment To Restore Funding For Energy And Climate Change Research.
In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have restored funding levels for scientific research.
The amendment would have provided for “sustained growth and sensible policies across the scientific agencies, in
keeping with the goals of the original Competes legislation.” “A bill opponent, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, DTexas, criticized its flat funding of research and development, politicization of the scientific grant-making process,
and decreased funding of the ARPA-E program for breakthrough energy research.” The motion failed 179 to 239.
[HR 1806, Vote #257; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 5/20/15; Albany Herald, 5/23/15]
Amendment Sponsor LTE: Bill Made “Ideologically Driven Cuts” To Clean Energy And Climate
Change Research. “The chairman, however, is wrong about the way in which research should be prioritized.
Politicians should not make ideologically driven cuts to particular areas of investigation with which they
disagree, such as clean energy, climate research or the social sciences. Instead, research priorities should be set
through the constantly evolving deliberation and debates within the scientific community and at the individual
grant level about the areas that need further investigation. It is the National Science Foundation’s well-proven,
scientific merit-review process, in which trained experts select the highest quality proposals across all fields of
science and engineering, that ought to guide how we invest. Politicians, most of whom do not possess the same
scientific or technical expertise, are ill-equipped to predict where the next breakthroughs are most likely to
occur. Substituting our judgment for that of scientists would likely result more in missed opportunities than in
new advances for American science and innovation.” [The Hill, Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Eddie Bernice
Johnson (D-TX) Letter to Editor, 5/26/15]

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Seniors’ Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted for a Republican budget to turn Medicare into a “voucherlike” program.
 Walters voted against consideration of an amendment to lower out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors.
 Walters voted for legislation that would result in a Social Security benefit cut for millions of disabled
Americans.
 Walters voted nine times to reopen the Medicare donut hole, costing seniors thousands more in out-ofpocket prescription costs.

Cutting Federal Benefits
2017: Walters Voted To Block Legislation Protecting Social Security & Medicare From Cuts
Walters Voted For Blocking Legislation That Would Prevent The House From Cutting Social Security,
Medicare, Or Medicaid. In May 2017, Walters voted for: “Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question
(thus ending debate and possibility of amendment.)” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, the motion
blocked legislation to “restrict consideration of any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, or conference report
that: (1) cuts social security benefits, (2) raises the retirement age for social security, (3) privatizes social security,
(4) cuts guaranteed medicare benefits, or (5) results in cuts to state medicaid plan benefits or eligibility.” A vote for
the previous question was a vote to block the legislation prohibiting the House from cutting these programs. The
previous question carried, 229-191. [H Res 348, Vote #271, 5/23/17; CQ, 5/23/17; DemocraticLeader.gov, 5/23/17]

Medicare
2016: 51,440 Residents Of California’s 45th District Received Some Medicare Benefits
2016: 51,440 Residents Of Walters’ District Received Medicare Benefits. [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services, 2016 Congressional District Report]

Medicare & Voucherization
Walters Voted For A Republican Budget To Turn Medicare Into A “Voucherlike” Program
Walters Voted For FY16 Republican Budget. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
National Committee To Preserve Social Security & Medicare: 2015 House GOP Budget Would Leave
“Seniors And The Disabled – Some Of Our Most Vulnerable Americans – Hostage To The Whims Of
Private Insurance Companies.” “Once again, the House GOP’s budget would privatize Medicare with a
voucher plan, leaving seniors and the disabled – some of our most vulnerable Americans – hostage to the
whims of private insurance companies. Over time, this will end traditional Medicare and make it harder for
seniors to choose their own doctor. Vouchers will not keep up with the increasing cost of health insurance…
that is why seniors will pay more.” [National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, 3/17/15]
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New York Times: 2015 House GOP Budget Would Turn Medicare Into A “Voucherlike” Program.
“House Budget Committee members previewed their plans in an unusual, campaign-style video on Monday.
The plan envisions a remaking of the federal government. Future recipients of Medicare would be offered
voucherlike ‘premium support’ to pay for private insurance rather than government-provided health care.
Spending on Medicaid would be cut substantially over 10 years, with the money turned into block grants to
state governments, which in turn would have much more flexibility in deciding how it is allocated.” [New York
Times, 3/17/15]

Medicare Part D
2017: Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment To Lower Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs For
Seniors
Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Lowering Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs For Seniors.
In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Demings, D-Fla., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary
Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment that would exempt regulations that
significantly lower seniors' out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. It would remove the
bill's provision that would effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to
an agency's interpretation of the underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The motion
was rejected by a vote of 190-233. [HR 5, Vote #44, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Walters Voted Nine Times To Reopen The Medicare Donut Hole, Costing Seniors Thousands More In OutOf-Pocket Prescription Costs
Walters Voted Nine Times To Repeal The Affordable Care Act. [HR 596, Vote #58, 2/3/15; H. Con Res. 27,
Vote #141, 3/25/15; H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; S Con Res 11, Vote #183, 4/30/15; HR 3762, Vote #568,
10/23/15; HR 3762, Vote #6, 1/6/16; HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/2/16; S Con Res 3, Vote #58, 1/13/17; Committee On
Energy And Commerce, Vote #32, 3/8/17]
The Affordable Care Act Would Eventually Close Medicare’s Prescription-Drug Program Coverage
Gap. “Over time, Obamacare closes the coverage gap, informally referred to as the donut hole, in Medicare’s
prescription-drug program (Part D). As originally designed, once Part D beneficiaries reached their (relatively
low) deductible, they had to pay 25 percent of their drug costs up to a certain dollar amount; once beneficiaries’
drug costs reached that limit, they then had to pay all of their drug costs. Then, if their total out-of-pocket costs
reached an even higher level (called the catastrophic coverage limit, which is currently set at $4,750), then they
only had to pay 5 percent of drug costs above that limit. By the year 2020, though, there will no longer be a
donut hole. From the moment beneficiaries’ drug costs reach their deductibles until they reach the catastrophic
coverage limit, they will only pay 25 percent of their total drug costs.” [National Review, 11/26/13]

Social Security
2016: 108,031 Residents Of The California 45th District Received Some Social Security Benefits
2016: 108,031 Residents Of Walters’ District Received Monthly Social Security Benefits Worth Nearly
$155,509. [Social Security Administration, Congressional Statistics, December 2016]
In Walters’ District, Social Security Beneficiaries Include 92,252 Seniors; 83,388 Were Retirees. Of the
108,031 social security beneficiaries in Rep. Mimi Walters’s district, 92,252 were aged 65 or older; 83,388 were
retirees. [Social Security Administration, Congressional Statistics, December 2016]

Walters Voted To Jeopardize Social Security
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Walters Voted To Jeopardize Social Security. In January 2015, Walters voted for a House Rules package that
contained a provision that could threaten benefit cuts to Social Security. The provision would block Congress from
redirecting payroll tax revenue from Social Security to the Social Security disability program to help keep the
program afloat. The provision would block a transfer unless it was part of a larger plan to address Social Security’s
finances through benefit cuts or tax increases. The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; Politico,
1/20/15]
Eleven Million Recipients Of Disability Benefits Faced A 19 Percent Benefit Cut. “The GOP’s immediate
target is Social Security’s sprawling disability insurance program, which has grown at a pace far beyond its
revenues and will exhaust its trust fund reserves by December 2016, threatening a 19 percent cut in benefits.”
[Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million People Receive Disability Benefits. “About 11 million people get disability benefits, nearly
40 percent more than a decade ago.” [Associated Press, 1/07/15]

Walters Voted For Legislation That Would Result In A Social Security Benefit Cut For Millions Of
Disabled Americans
Walters Voted For FY16 Republican Budget. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
National Committee To Preserve Social Security & Medicare: House Republicans’ Refusal To Allow
Reallocation To The Disability Trust Fund Would Result In A 20% Benefit Cut. “Social Security
disability beneficiaries are also targeted by the GOP’s refusal to allow a routine and temporary reallocation of
part of the 6.2 percent Social Security tax rate to the Disability Insurance Trust Fund. Instead, Republicans in
the House would allow a 20% benefit cut for millions of disabled Americans unless there are broader Social
Security benefit cuts or tax increases improving the solvency of the combined trust funds. This GOP budget
also call for the creation of commission to study what Republicans claim are ‘structural deficiencies’ in Social
Security, even though the program has never missed a payment and currently has $2.8 trillion in its trust fund.”
[H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times, 3/25/15]
Walters Voted For A House Rules Package Containing A Provision That Would Block Congress From
Redirecting Funds To The Social Security Disability Program. “In the past, Congress has simply shifted
revenues from Social Security’s larger retirement account to fill holes in the disability fund. But the new House rule
throws up a roadblock by creating a point of order against any such bill that does not improve the ‘actuarial
balance’ of the combined funds.” [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million Recipients Of Disability Benefits Faced A 19 Percent Benefit Cut. “The GOP’s immediate
target is Social Security’s sprawling disability insurance program, which has grown at a pace far beyond its
revenues and will exhaust its trust fund reserves by December 2016, threatening a 19 percent cut in benefits.”
[Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million People Receive Disability Benefits. “About 11 million people get disability benefits, nearly 40
percent more than a decade ago.” [Associated Press, 1/07/15]

Senior Transportation
Walters Voted To Delay A Decision On A Trial Bus Line To Transport The Elderly In Laguna
Niguel
1997: Walters Voted To Delay A Decision On A Trial Bus Line To Transport The Elderly In Laguna Niguel
Until The City Could Gather More Information. “City officials have put off until March 18 a decision on paying
for a trial bus line that would transport the elderly to shopping centers, medical buildings and the city senior center.
In the meantime, the council asked the city staff to gather more information on the proposed bus program and
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expand a previously planned city survey to include senior transportation issues. The nonprofit South County Senior
Services organization is proposing to run a bus for older Laguna Niguel residents twice a week for up to four
months at a cost of about $ 6,500. Council members Mark Goodman and Eddie Rose argued hotly over whether the
bus line should be started up immediately. Goodman voted with council members Linda Lindholm and Mimi
Krogius Walters to wait for the survey and have more information before making a decision.” [Los Angeles Times,
2/8/97]

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State Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters introduced legislation that would put new public employees on a defined contribution
retirement plan.
 The Los Angeles Times editorial board criticized Walters in 2010 for contributing to “investor
mistrust of the state by rejecting every budget during her Sacramento tenure.”

California Drought
Walters Said She Would Work With Her Colleagues To Address California’s Drought Problem
2015: Walters Said She Was Committed To Working With Her Colleagues To Address California’s Drought
Problem. “Finding a solution to California’s drought problem is one of my top priorities and we must seize the
opportunity to address this issue immediately. With over 37 million people throughout the state impacted by the
drought, it is critical that Congress take action and pass legislation that will provide relief to California’s families,
farmers, and businesses. We simply cannot afford to stand by and continue to allow existing policies to mismanage
our water resources. I remain committed to working with my colleagues to address this problem.” [Rep. Ed Royce,
Press Release, 12/10/15]

Pension
Walters Called Legislation That Established The California Secure Choice Retirement Savings
Program The “Worst Bill To Make Its Way Out Of The Legislature”
2012: Walters Called Legislation That Established The California Secure Choice Retirement Savings
Program The “Worst Bill To Make Its Way Out Of The Legislature.” “California Gov. Jerry Brown signed
legislation yesterday that will create the nation's first state-administered retirement savings program for privatesector workers, over the objection of critics who said it creates a new liability for taxpayers. The bill will establish
the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program for more than 6 million lower-income, private-sector
workers whose employers do not offer retirement plans. The program directs employers to withhold 3% of their
workers' pay unless the employee opts out of the savings program, which can be done every two years. It would be
administered by a seven-member board chaired by the state treasurer. The board would select a professional fund
manager, which could be a private investment firm or the state's public pension system, to maintain the money. […]
State Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Lake Forest, called SB1234 the ‘worst bill to make its way out of the Legislature this
year’ because it would allow the state's main pension system to invest the money. Walters noted that the California
Public Employees' Retirement System is running a shortfall and that the savings program will be controlled by a
group of ‘career politicians.’” [Associated Press, 9/28/12]

Walters Authored A Bill That Would Allow The Orange County Board Of Supervisors To Freeze
Cost Of Living Adjustment Levels When The Pension System Is Underfunded
2012: Walters Authored A Bill That Would Allow The Orange County Board Of Supervisors To Freeze Cost
Of Living Adjustment Levels When The Pension System Is Underfunded. “Senate Bills 1231 and SB 1232,
both authored by Senator Mimi Walters (R-Irvine), would provide the Orange County Board of Supervisors the
authority and flexibility to modify cost of living adjustments (COLA) that would help reduce the county's and the
pension fund's $3.57 billion unfunded liability. Specifically, SB 1231 would provide the Orange County Board of
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Supervisors the flexibility to freeze certain COLA levels when the pension system is underfunded, while protecting
the accrued values of specified retirees pensions. The failure of the Senate Committee to allow this modest reform
will result in increased pension liabilities that taxpayers will be asked to cover, or lead Orange County down the
road to insolvency. SB 1231 would have protected the employees who need the benefit the most, while providing
Orange County the institutional tools necessary to fiscally manage the countys pension debt.” [State Sen. Mimi
Walters, Press Release via States News Service, 5/8/12; SB-1231, introduced 2/23/12]

Walters Expressed Support For Governor Brown’s Plan To Reform California’s Pension System
2012: Walters Supported Governor Brown’s Plan To Reform The State’s Pension System. “‘As a member of
the pension reform conference committee, I’ve remained hopeful that the committee would move forward with the
governor’s modest reforms,’ said Senator Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, a member of the joint legislative conference
committee on pension reform. ‘However, the persistence of special interests to derail any serious efforts to fix our
massively underfunded pension systems is hampering any significant progress. That is why it is imperative that we
act now and entreat our Democrat colleagues to work with us.’” [California State Senate Republican Caucus, Press
Release, 2/22/12]
2011: Walters: “I Am Pleased That Governor Brown Is Moving In The Right Direction In Addressing
Our Pension Problem.” “At least some Republicans were cautiously optimistic after hearing about the plan. ‘I
am pleased that Governor Brown is moving in the right direction in addressing our pension problem,’ state Sen.
Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, said in a news release. ‘I believe a hybrid pension system is a positive shift in
the pension conversation. I am also pleased that he is looking at raising the age-limit, depoliticizing the
CalPERS Board, dealing with retiree healthcare and curbing abuses. However, until we actually review the plan
and can crunch the numbers, I will remain cautiously optimistic. I look forward to assessing the whole plan and
working on resolving our massive unfunded liability, while maintaining fairness and security for those who are
in public service while not sacrificing state programs.’” [Orange County Register, 10/27/11]

Walters Introduced Legislation That Would Put New Public Employees On A Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan
2011: Walters Introduced Legislation That Would Put New Public Employees On A Defined Contribution
Retirement Plan. “Walters has introduced a series of bills. Her SB 520 would put new public employees into a
401(k)-type defined contribution retirement plan similar to that offered to most private-sector employees.”
[Associated Press, 3/6/11; SB-520, introduced 2/17/11]

State Contracts
Walters Said She Was “Concern[ed]” About A Proposed State Contract Agreement With Six
Public Employee Unions Over “The Cost… For Taxpayers” But Refused To Offer Specifics
2011: Walters Said She Was “Concerned” About A Proposed State Contract Agreement With Six Public
Employee Unions. “Gov. Jerry Brown this week slammed Republican lawmakers and other critics of a contract
agreement he made with the 30,000-member prison guards union, saying the deal is virtually identical to pacts his
Republican predecessor made with other unions that they readily supported. The agreements with the California
Correctional Police Officers Association and five other public employee unions representing another 20,000 state
workers were seen as a victory for Brown's administration until GOP lawmakers began picking them apart. […] ‘I
think he's going to have a difficult time getting those votes,’ said Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel (Orange
County), who voted against the contract bill in a Senate committee. ‘My main concern is what the cost is going to
be for taxpayers.’ Walters declined to criticize specifics of the contract, but said the ‘overall financial picture has
me very concerned.’” [San Francisco Chronicle, 4/22/11]

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Walters Supported Contracting Out More Government Services To Save Money
2004: Walters Supported Contracting Out More Government Services To Save Money. “Walters said she
supports Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's California Performance Review, a controversial state study to consolidate
or reduce bureaucracy. She said she also would pursue putting more government services on contract to save
money -- a practice she presided over while on the Laguna Niguel City Council.” [San Diego Union-Tribune,
9/16/04]

Government Spending Limits
Walters Said That The State Of California Was Spending Too Much And Supported A State
Constitutional Spending Limit
2009: Walters: “California's Government Is Too Large And Too Expensive. We Have To Spend Less And
Live Within Our Means.” “‘Raising taxes is out of the question,’ said Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Hills,
another conference committee member. ‘California's government is too large and too expensive. We have to spend
less and live within our means.’” [San Bernardino Sun, 6/12/09]
2007: Walters: “Anyone Who Is Fiscally Responsible Knows That You Can't Spend More Than You Make
Without Serious Financial Problems.” “‘Anyone who is fiscally responsible knows that you can't spend more
than you make without serious financial problems,’ Assemblywoman Walters continued. ‘Our State, indeed, has
serious financial problems. We do not have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem.’” [California State
Assembly Republican Caucus, Press Release, 4/9/07]
2003: Walters Said She Supported A State Constitutional Spending Limit To Stop The Legislature From
Increasing Spending Faster Than Necessary. Q: “In the midst of a state financial crises, how do you propose we
reduce the budget deficit and balance the budget?” A: “The budget crisis was caused by politicians spending more
money than they had coming in. I support a constitutional spending limit to stop the Legislature from increasing
government spending faster than inflation and population growth would require. I also support Governor
Schwarzenegger's plan for a top-to-bottom audit of state finances.” [Orange County Register, 11/27/03]

Capital Appreciation Bond Deals
Walters Supported Legislation To Allow For Refinancing And Early Repayment Of Capital
Appreciation Bond Deals
2012: Walters Supported Legislation To Allow For Refinancing And Early Repayment Of Capital
Appreciation Bond Deals. “A top county financial official is urging state lawmakers to make changes to school
construction financing laws in the wake of concerns over a controversial and expensive bond issued by the Poway
school district. The proposals unveiled Tuesday by San Diego County Treasurer/Tax Collector Dan McAllister
were greeted with a positive response from some legislators and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer. Specifically,
McAllister said his office will push legislation requiring districts to include a provision to allow for refinancing and
early repayment of certain long-term financing known as capital appreciation bonds, or CABs. His plan also calls
for a 25-year cap on the repayment of the bonds and requires a separate government entity -- either the county
board of supervisors, county superintendent of schools or governing board of a community college district -- to sign
off on bond documents for all school district CAB deals. […] State Sen. Mimi Walters called McAllister's effort to
rein in CAB deals ‘a very good first step’ she supports. ‘One of my biggest concerns as a lawmaker is we take on
too much debt at the expense of the taxpayers,’ said Walters, a Republican who represents southern Orange County
and a sliver of north San Diego County. ‘What really concerns me about the Poway deal is by the time the bond
deal is paid back, it's nine times... It's our grandchildren and great-grandchildren who are going to be paying these
back and that's not fair to future generations.’” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 8/22/12]
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State Budgets
The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board Criticized Walters In 2010 For Contributing To “Investor
Mistrust Of The State By Rejecting Every Budget During Her Sacramento Tenure”
2010: LA Times Editorial: “Mimi Walters Contributed To Investor Mistrust Of The State By Rejecting
Every Budget During Her Sacramento Tenure.” “Treasurer: Bill Lockyer. Democrat Lockyer became a leading
advocate for California on Wall Street, ensuring that state bonds were properly valued and that they kept money
flowing to the state even during financial crisis. Republican challenger Mimi Walters contributed to investor
mistrust of the state by rejecting every budget during her Sacramento tenure.” [Editorial, Los Angeles Times,
10/31/10]

Walters Supported Gov. Schwarzenegger’s $15 Billion State Bond Measure, As Well As A
Proposition That Would Require Balanced Budgets
2004: Walters Supported Gov. Schwarzenegger’s $15 Billion State Bond Measure, As Well As A Proposition
That Would Require Balanced Budgets. “Walters and Wilson support Proposition 57, Gov. Schwarzenegger's
$15 billion state bond measure, and Proposition 58, a plan to require balanced budgets and create a reserve fund.”
[San Diego Union-Tribune, 2/14/04]
State Bond Measure Would Authorize As Much As $15 Billion In Long-Term Bonds To Pay Off The
State’s Debts. “Proposition 57 would authorize as much as $15 billion in long-term bonds to pay off debt that
accumulated as a result of the state's budget deficits in the last three years.” [Los Angeles Times, 2/28/04]

Power Plants
Walters Supported The Development Of More Power Plants In California
2004: Walters Supported The Development Of More Power Plants In California. “Walters said she backs the
development of more power plants so California can become energy independent -- a stance Calzada opposes.”
[San Diego Union-Tribune, 9/16/04]

Gray Davis Recall
Walters Helped Open The Headquarters Of A Group That Supported Recalling Gray Davis And
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Election
2003: Walters Helped Open The Headquarters Of Rescue California-Recall Gray Davis, A Group That
Supported Recalling Gray Davis And Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Election. “Now that the date is certain, groups
can launch their get-out-the-vote drives. That's what many political activists, volunteers, and politicians in the 73rd
assembly district are doing. On Sept. 18, they held a grand opening of the headquarter of Rescue California-Recall
Gray Davis at 23976 Aliso Creek Road. The office, where volunteers can sign up and pick up voting material, is
sponsored by Councilwoman Mimi Walters, who is the 73rd assembly district co-chair of Rescue California. The
location is also a distribution center for Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign.” [Orange County Register, 9/25/03]
2003: Walters Said She Wanted To Help With The Effort To Recall Gray Davis Because It Was
“Important,” And Noted That She Would Canvass To Get People Out To Vote. “‘I want to help with the
recall effort because I think it's important,’ Walters said, and added that she'll be walking precincts to get
people out to vote and turn in their absentee ballots.” [Orange County Register, 9/25/03]

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Orange County Rail Project
Walters Opposed A Proposed Rail Project In Orange County And Said The Money Would Be
Better Used To Fix Roads
2003: Walters Opposed A Proposed Rail Project In Orange County Saying The “Money Would Be More
Wisely Used To Fix Our Roads.” “Laguna Niguel Councilwoman Mimi Walters and former Laguna Niguel
Councilman Tom Wilson are contesting for the Republican nomination to succeed Assemblywoman Pat Bates, a
former Laguna Niguel councilwoman, in the 73rd Assembly District. Walters this week took aim at Wilson,
challenging the chairman of the county Board of Supervisors to drop his support of the CenterLine rail project. ‘I
don't think CenterLine is a good use of taxpayer money,’ Walters said. ‘The money would be more wisely used to
fix our roads.’” [Orange County Register, 9/15/03]

El Toro Airport
Walters Served As Chair Of A Group That Helped Defeat Efforts To Build A Commercial Airport
At A Former Marine Corps Air Station
Walters Served As Chair Of The El Toro Reuse Planning Authority, Helping To Defeat Efforts To Build A
Commercial Airport At A Former Marine Corps Air Station. “For the past two years she has served as the
chair of the El Toro Reuse Planning Authority, helping to defeat the efforts to build a commercial airport at the
former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. ‘I was worried about the airplanes flying over our houses and I didn't
want to move,' Walters said.” [Orange County Register, 11/18/04]

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Tax Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted for the Republican Tax Scam, which hurt her district and California, three times.
 Walters voted to cap SALT and mortgage interest deducitons.
 Walters signed Grover Norquist’s anti-tax pledge.
 Walters voted against preventing tax deductions for executive bonuses exceeding $1 million.
 Walters repeatedly voted against legislation that would crack down on corporations that avoid taxes by
moving overseas.
 Walters voted to repeal the federal estate tax.

2017 Tax Scam: Tax Cuts And Jobs Act
Walters Voted For Final Passage Of The Republican Tax Scam Bill
Walters Voted For Final Passage Of The Republican Tax Scam Bill
Walters Voted For Adopting The Conference Report Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act. In December 2017,
Walters voted for “adoption of the conference report on the bill that would revise the federal income tax system by
lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent; lowering individual tax rates through 2025; limiting
state and local deductions to $10,000 through 2025; decreasing the limit on deductible mortgage debt through 2025;
and creating a new system of taxing U.S. corporations with foreign subsidiaries. Specifically, it would repeal
personal exemptions and would roughly double the standard deduction through 2025. It would raise the child tax
credit to $2,000 through 2025, would repeal the alternative minimum tax for corporations and provide for broader
exemptions to the tax for individuals through 2025. It would double individual exemptions to the estate tax and gift
tax through 2025, and would establish a new top tax rate for "pass-through" business income through 2025.” The
conference report was adopted 227-203. [HR 1, Vote #692, 12/19/17; CQ Floor Votes, 12/19/17]
Walters Voted For Final Passage Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act By Concurring With A Senate Amendment.
In December 2017, Walters voted for “Brady, R-Texas, motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the tax
overhaul that would revise the federal income tax system by: lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21
percent; lowering individual tax rates through 2025; limiting state and local deductions to $10,000 through 2025;
decreasing the limit on deductible mortgage debt through 2025; and creating a new system of taxing U.S.
corporations with foreign subsidiaries. Specifically, it would repeal personal exemptions and would roughly double
the standard deduction through 2025. It would raise the child tax credit to $2,000 through 2025, would repeal the
alternative minimum tax for corporations and provide for broader exemptions to the tax for individuals through
2025. It would double individual exemptions to the estate tax and gift tax through 2025, and would establish a new
top tax rate for "pass-through" business income through 2025. It would effectively eliminate the penalty for not
purchasing health insurance under the 2010 health care overhaul law in 2019. It would also open portions of the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling.” The motion was passed 224-201. [HR 1, Vote #699,
12/20/17; CQ Floor Votes, 12/20/17]
House Was Forced To Vote For A Second Time On The Final Bill After Small Changes Were Made To
Comply With Senate Budget Rules. “The House, forced to vote a second time on the $1.5 trillion tax bill,
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moved swiftly to pass the final version on Wednesday, clearing the way for President Trump to sign into law
the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades. House lawmakers approved the tax bill 224 to 201 on Wednesday,
after being forced to vote on the bill again after last-minute revisions were made to it in the Senate, which
passed the measure 51 to 48 early Wednesday morning. The final House vote was essentially a formality, as the
changes, which were made to comply with Senate budget rules, did not significantly alter the overall bill.”
[New York Times, 12/20/17]
Walters Celebrated The Passing Of The Tax Bill
LA Times: Walters Said Changes To Deductions And “Subtle Tweaks” To Income Ranges Were Enough To
Gain Her Support For The Tax Bill. “Walters spent weeks pressing House leaders to change the bill to lower the
burden on her constituents before deciding to support it. She said she believes that changes to the deductions and
subtle tweaks to the income ranges would mean a tax cut for her constituents.” [Los Angeles Times, 12/20/17]
Walters Said Final Version Of Tax Bill Would “Allow Hard-Working Americans To Keep More Of Their
Paychecks, Create Jobs, And Increase Wages.” “Today, the House passed a historic tax reform package that will
allow hard-working Americans to keep more of their paychecks, create jobs, and increase wages. According to nonpartisan estimates, the tax reform bill will provide benefits to individuals at all income levels and will generate
significant economic growth. The bill nearly doubles the standard deduction, meaning the first $12,000 of an
individual's income, or $24,000 of a joint household's, is now tax-free.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, press release,
12/19/17]
Mortgage And Real Estate Tax Deductions In CA-45
The Republican Tax Bill Included Provisions To Lower The Cap On Deductible Mortgage Debt To $500,000
Upon First House Passage And $750,000 In Its Final Form
December 2017: Walters Supported A Mortgage Interest Deduction Cap On Properties Worth Up To
$750,000. “The Wall Street Journal reported CA45 Rep. Mimi Walters (R) is being criticized over the GOP's taxreform bill. Residents in her district are upset that the bill could increase their taxes due to limits on deductions, but
Walters says she has "been making my feelings known what I think is important in a final bill." Walters added that
she wants to see compromise on the cut in mortgage interest deduction in the House plan to a mid-point of around
$750,000.” [Bulletin News, 12/11/17]
According To The United States Census Bureau, The Median Home Value In CA-45 Was $685,800 And
More Than 127,000 Homes Had Mortgages In 2016. [U.S. Census Bureau, My Congressional District, accessed
2/2/18]
According To The National Association Of Realtors, In 2015 77.4% Taxpayers In CA-45 Used The Real
Estate Tax Deduction, Worth $6,515 On Average. [National Association of Realtors, accessed 2/1/18]
According to the National Association Of Realtors, 68.2% Taxpayers In Walters’ District Used The
Mortgage Interest Deduction, Worth $14,085 On Average. [National Association of Realtors, accessed 2/1/18]
The Average Taxpayer Who Took Both SALT And Real Estate Tax Deductions Would See $14,714 In
Reduced Savings, Using 2015 IRS Data. [National Association of Realtors, accessed 2/1/18; Government Finance
Officers Association, accessed 2/8/18]
Note: The average combined SALT and real estate deduction was calculated by adding the average deduction in
the subset of taxpayers who took each deduction individually. Some taxpayers may have only taken one deduction,
and the subset of taxpayers who took both SALT and real estate tax deductions may have a different average
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Final Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Was Still Bad For Californian Homeowners And Taxpayers
Home Values In California Threatened By GOP Tax Scam, Could Cause Decreases Of 8 To 12 Percent. “As
Republicans worked Monday to reconcile conflicting versions of their tax plans, a prominent group of realtors is
warning that both the Senate and House proposals will slash home prices and values in California and beyond. The
proposed cuts to real estate-focused tax deductions could cause prices in the Golden State to drop between 8 and 12
percent, leading to a loss in home value of between $37,710 and $56,550 for the typical home owner, according to
the National Association of Realtors, which continued to oppose the bills as Republicans moved closer to a final
plan over the weekend.” [East Bay Times, 12/04/17]
LA Times: “California Taxpayers Would Be Hit Disproportionately Hard Under The Republican Tax Plan
Because Of Changes To Two Popular Tax Breaks.” “California taxpayers would be hit disproportionately hard
under the Republican tax plan because of changes to two popular tax breaks. That's one reason GOP lawmakers in
the state's House delegation were under so much scrutiny when most of them voted to pass the House version in
November. Several members said they agreed to move the bill forward with the promise of a fix later.” [Los
Angeles Times, 11/30/17]
U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, Of California, Downplayed Changes To The Tax Bill In Conference Committee And
Said He Would Vote Against The Bill Again Because It Did Not Go Far Enough To Help California
Issa Said The Changes To The Tax Bill In Conference Committee Were “Miniscule,” And That He Would
Not Go Far Enough. “However, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista., who represents a high-tax North County coastal area,
voted no on the House tax bill and dismissed the changes McCarthy is seeking as ‘minuscule.’ He said the ability to
deduct $10,000 in state taxes from their federal tax bill would not go far enough to help his constituents. ‘If two
people go to college, do what's right, and they're at the height of their career and they're making $150,000 apiece which, by the way, would include school administrators, it's not that hard in California to be making that - at the
pinnacle point of their career, they're being completely disenfranchised by the existing bill or by the one that we
just mentioned where they would have this $10,000,’ Issa said.” [Washington Post, 12/5/17]
Issa Said He Did Not Believe California Republicans Who Supported The Tax Bill Would See Benefits For
Their Constituents. “Issa said he was open to compromise but said he didn't foresee the bill being able to move far
enough in his direction. He predicted that some of his California GOP colleagues who voted yes on the bill in the
expectation of future changes would end up without much to show for it. ‘Once you vote yes to move it along,
you're stuck with you already voted yes. ... And so there are only three of us that voted no, and there are only three
of us that can vote no again,’ Issa said, referring to the no votes by California Republicans.” [Washington Post,
12/5/17]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Failed To Live Up To Republican Promises
HEADLINE: “New Tax Code Will Still Be Complicated Despite GOP Promise To Simplify.” [CNN Money,
12/18/17]
CNN Money: Final Tax Bill “Adds Plenty Of Complications, Particularly For Small Businesses.” “But the
plan Republicans and Trump came up with almost certainly won't put tax preparers out of business. The final tax
bill, released on Friday, does indeed deliver some simplification, but not as much as promised. And it adds plenty
of complications, particularly for small businesses.” [CNN Money, 12/18/17]
Time: Republicans Failed To Follow Through On The “Central Promises” Of Their Tax Bill – To Allow
People To File On A Postcard And To Benefit Working And Middle Class Americans. “As they pushed their
sweeping tax bill through Congress, Republicans made two central promises. First, that the bill would simplify the
U.S. tax code, allowing citizens to file their taxes ‘on the back of a postcard.’ And second, that the overhaul would
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skeptical about the second, arguing that the bill aids businesses at the expense of middle-class taxpayers.” [Time,
12/19/17]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Benefitted The Wealthy, Corporations, And Special Interests…
New York Times: Tax Bill “Creates As Many New Preferences For Special Interests As It Gets Rid Of”
After Republican Ambitions “Fell To The Powerful Forces Of Lobbying And The Status Quo.” “The
Republican tax bill does not pass the postcard test. It leaves nearly every large tax break in place. It creates as many
new preferences for special interests as it gets rid of. It will keep corporate accountants busy for years to come. And
no taxpayer will ever see the postcard-size tax return that President Trump laid a kiss on in November as
Republican leaders launched their tax overhaul effort. This was not the grand simplification of the code that
Republicans promised when they set out to eliminate tax breaks and cut the number of tax brackets as they lowered
rates. As their bill tore through Congress, their ambitions fell to the powerful forces of lobbying and the status
quo.” [New York Times, 12/16/17]
Washington Post: Final Tax Bill Included A “Significant Tax Break For The Very Wealthy” And “A
Massive Tax Cut For Corporations.” “A new tax cut for the rich: The final plan lowers the top tax rate for top
earners. Under current law, the highest rate is 39.6 percent for married couples earning over $470,700. The GOP
bill would drop that to 37 percent and raise the threshold at which that top rate kicks in, to $500,000 for individuals
and $600,000 for married couples. This amounts to a significant tax break for the very wealthy, a departure from
repeated claims by Trump and his top officials that the bill would not benefit the rich. […] A massive tax cut for
corporations “A massive tax cut for corporations: Starting on Jan. 1, 2018, big businesses' tax rate would fall from
35 percent to just 21 percent, the largest one-time rate cut in U.S. history for the nation's largest companies.”
[Washington Post, 12/15/17]
…While Millions Of Americans Would Pay More In Taxes
Politifact: GOP Tax Bill Would Raise Taxes For The Middle Class After Individual Tax Cut Provisions
Expired In 2025. “Gillibrand said the Republican ‘tax [plan] raises middle-class taxes.’ That's not true during the
first years of the new tax provisions. If not for the sunset for the tax changes for individuals, we likely would have
rated Gillibrand's statement False or perhaps Mostly False. Middle-income taxpayers will either benefit or see no
change in their tax liability through 2025. But her claim could hold up after the bill's individual provisions expire
that year. There's no guarantee a future Congress will extend those parts of the bill.” [Politifact, 12/22/17]
Tax Policy Center: In 2018, 5 Percent Of Taxpayers Would Pay More In Taxes Under The GOP Tax
Bill, But Would Increase To 53 Percent Of Taxpayers In 2027. “Some taxpayers would pay more in taxes
under the proposal in 2018 and 2025 than under current law: about 5 percent of taxpayers in 2018 and 9 percent
in 2025. In 2027, however, taxes would increase for 53 percent of taxpayers compared with current law.” [Tax
Policy Center, 12/18/17]
RESOURCE: The Final Trump-GOP Tax Plan: National and 50-State Estimates for 2019 & 2027 [ITEP,
12/16/17]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Would Increase Incentives To Move Jobs Overseas
Tax Experts Said The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Increased Incentives For Companies To Move Jobs Overseas.
“What happened to the workers in Clinton, tax experts say, will probably happen to more Americans if the
Republican tax overhaul becomes law. The legislation fails to eliminate long-standing incentives for companies to
move overseas and, in some cases, may even increase them, they say. ‘This bill is potentially more dangerous than
our current system,’ said Stephen Shay, a senior lecturer at Harvard Law School and former Treasury Department
international tax expert in the Obama administration. ‘It creates a real incentive to shift real activity offshore.’”
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Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Would Lead To More Expensive Health Insurance; 13 Million More Uninsured –
Including 1.7 Million Californians
Final Tax Bill Eliminated Central Affordable Care Act Provision, Leading To 13 Million Fewer Americans
With Insurance. “The individual mandate is part of the Affordable Care Act, and removing it was a top priority for
Trump and congressional Republicans. The Congressional Budget Office projects the change will increase
insurance premiums and lead to 13 million fewer Americans with insurance in a decade, while also cutting
government spending by more than $300 billion over that period.” [Washington Post, 12/15/17]
GOP Tax Bill Would Cause Health Insurance Premiums To Rise, And Could Lead Insurers To Drop Out Of
Regional Markets. “The final GOP plan will repeal the Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance mandate,
which would allow young and healthy people to leave the insurance pool, forcing insurers to compensate by raising
prices due to the higher costs of insuring only less-healthy people. Not only would premiums likely rise, but many
insurers could drop out of regional markets.” [Newsweek, 12/18/17]
HEADLINE: Republican Tax Plan Will Make Health Insurance More Expensive [Newsweek, 12/18/17]
HEADLINE: “1.7 Million Fewer Californians Would Have Insurance If Health Mandate Is Repealed, UC
Berkeley Labor Center Estimates.” “Up to 1.7 million people in California would no longer have health
insurance by 2027 if the requirement under the Affordable Care Act to buy insurance or pay a tax penalty is
repealed, according to estimates released Wednesday by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. The latest version of the
Senate GOP tax proposal, released late Tuesday by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, would end
the requirement, known as the individual mandate, starting in 2019. The Labor Center estimates found that 780,000
fewer Californians would enroll in Medi-Cal in 2027, 730,000 fewer people would enroll in health plans in the
individual market, and 230,000 fewer people would be insured through their employers, than if the mandate were
not repealed.” [San Francisco Chronicle, 11/15/17]
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Increased The Federal Debt – Increasing Pressure To Cut Program Like Medicare
Center For A Responsible Federal Budget Found True Cost of Tax Bill Would Be $2 Trillion Or More, After
Budget Gimmicks Were Accounted For. “Adding these gimmicks to the cost of the bill would increase the total
cost to $2.0 trillion to $2.2 trillion. Though the dynamic effect of making the bill permanent is unknown, we
estimate a permanent bill would produce roughly $450 billion of feedback,* leading to a dynamic cost of roughly
$1.6 trillion to $1.7 trillion. With interest, these costs would rise to $2.4 trillion to $2.5 trillion, or $1.9 trillion to $2
trillion with dynamic effects included, over a decade.” [CRFB, 12/18/17]
AP: “A Wide Range Of Economists And Nonpartisan Analysts Have Warned That The Bill Will Likely
Escalate Federal Debt, Intensify Pressure To Cut Spending On Social Programs And Further Widen
America's Troubling Income Inequality.” “The tax overhaul of 2017 amounts to a high-stakes gamble by
Republicans in Congress: That slashing taxes for corporations and wealthy individuals will accelerate growth and
assure greater prosperity for Americans for years to come. The risks are considerable. A wide range of economists
and nonpartisan analysts have warned that the bill will likely escalate federal debt, intensify pressure to cut
spending on social programs and further widen America's troubling income inequality.” [Associated Press,
12/17/17]
After Passing A Tax Bill That Added Trillions To The Deficit, Speaker Ryan Said Medicare And
Medicaid Would Need To Be “Reformed” In Order To Decrease The Deficit. “With his dream of tax
reform now realized, Ryan is hoping to make progress on two other issues he’s targeted during his two-decade
career in Washington: entitlement and welfare reform. ‘We’re going to have to get back next year at entitlement
reform, which is how you tackle the debt and the deficit,’ Ryan, a former Budget Committee chairman, said in
a recent interview this month on the Ross Kaminsky radio talk show. Medicare and Medicaid are the ‘big
drivers of debt,’ Ryan said, suggesting Republicans could once again use the budget reconciliation process to
avoid a Democratic filibuster. Medicare is the ‘biggest entitlement that’s got to have reform,’ Ryan added.”
[The Hill, 12/27/17]
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Walters Voted For Moving The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act To Conference
Walters Voted For Moving The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act To Conference Committee. In December 2017,
Walters voted for “Brady, R-Texas, motion that the House disagree with the Senate amendment and request a
conference with the Senate on the bill that would revise the federal income tax system by lowering individual and
corporate tax rates, repealing various deductions through 2025.” The motion to go to conference passed 222-192.
[HR 1, Vote #653, 12/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 12/4/17]
Walters Voted Against Instructing Conferees On The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act To Oppose Repeal Of The
Individual Mandate And To Recede From The House Bill’s Provisions To Eliminate The SALT Deduction.
In December 2017, Walters voted against “Neal, D-Mass., motion to instruct conferees to disagree with the Senate
amendment that would repeal the individual health insurance mandate, and to recede from the section House bill
that would eliminate the deduction for state and local income taxes through 2025.” The motion to instruct conferees
failed 186-233. [HR 1, Vote #654, 12/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 12/4/17]
Walters Voted Against Sending The Tax Bill Back To Conference And Instructing Conferees To Oppose
Repeal Of The Individual Mandate And To Disagree With Provisions Related To The SALT Deduction. In
December 2017, Walters voted against “Neal, D-Mass., motion to recommit the bill to the Committee of
Conference with instructions to the managers on the part of the House that they disagree with provisions related to
state and local tax deductions, and related to the bill's language that would effectively repeal the individual health
care mandate established by the 2010 health care overhaul.” The motion to recommit the conference report failed
191-236. [HR 1, Vote #691, 12/19/17; CQ Floor Votes, 12/19/17]
Walters Claimed She Was Working Address Constituents Concerns On SALT During Conference
Walters Acknowledged SALT Limits Had Sparked Concerns For Her Consituents. “Mrs. Walters
acknowledged the tax bill’s limits to the SALT deduction sparked some worries and said she was pushing for
changes to give constituents more flexibility.” [Wall Street Journal, 12/09/17]
Walters Talked Up Her Efforts To Improve Tax Bill: “I’ve Made My Feelings Known To Everybody Who Is
At The Table And I Consistently Make Sure My Feelings Are Known And Hopefully We'll Have A Positive
Result.” “Rep. Mimi Walters, who represents an Irvine district where 47% of taxpayers claim the state and local
tax deduction, said she is feeling confident that the team negotiating a compromise, known as the conference
committee, will reach an agreement she can live with. ‘We are just now going into conference, I'm not sure what
the actual final bill is going to look like. I've made my feelings known to everybody who is at the table and I
consistently make sure my feelings are known and hopefully we'll have a positive result,’ said Walters, who voted
for the House tax bill. ‘Keep watching. It will change second by second.’” [Los Angeles Times, 12/07/17]
Walters Said She Would “Make Sure” That “Everybody Is Going To Have A Tax Deduction.” “Rep. Mimi
Walters (R-Irvine), who was among those who voted for the bill in hopes of improvements in a deal with the
Senate, said details of what that tweak will look like are still being negotiated. ‘We’re running numbers right now
just to make sure we can have enough of a fix where we know that everybody is going to have a tax deduction. Not
sure what that number looks like right now,’ Walters said.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/30/17]
Walters Said She Was Working To Get Californians More Tax Deductions To Make Up For SALT. “Rep.
Mimi Walters (R-Irvine), who was among those who voted for the bill in hopes of improvements in a deal with the
Senate, said details of what that tweak will look like are still being negotiated. ‘We’re running numbers right now
just to make sure we can have enough of a fix where we know that everybody is going to have a tax deduction. Not
sure what that number looks like right now,’ Walters said. One idea under consideration is to let taxpayers claim
either a state and local income tax deduction or a property tax deduction up to $10,000, or perhaps a combination of
both. ‘The biggest concern, the biggest fix, for me is the [state and local tax] deduction and what we do about it.
I’m confident we’re going to get a fix,’ Walters said.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/29/17]
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… But Walters Also Insisted That The Tax Scam Bill Was Politically Positive For The GOP, Despite Her
Constituents’ Issues With The Salt Deduction
Walters Said The Tax Bill Would Prove “A Political Plus” Despite Concerns From Her Constituents About
SALT Deduction. “Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, represents a high-tax district but voted in favor of the tax bill.
She's now seeking assurances that the state and local property tax issue will be resolved, and said that if the $10,000
deduction can be applied to state taxes, or split between state and local taxes, that's enough to get her to vote yes.
Walters acknowledged that her constituents have been concerned about the legislation, particularly the state tax and
local taxation issue. ‘Tax reform is a complicated issue and it's taking a lot of education,’ Walters said. But she
insisted that the bill would ultimately prove a political plus for the GOP despite poor polling numbers.”
[Washington Post, 12/5/17]
HEADLINE: “Next Step In GOP Tax Bill Unlikely To Deliver Help To California” [San Francisco Chronicle,
12/02/17]

Walters Voted For House Passage Of The Republican Tax Scam Bill
Walters Voted For House Passage Of The Republican Tax Scam Bill
Walters Voted For Passage Of The House Version Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act. In November 2017,
Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would revise the federal income tax system by: lowering individual and
corporate tax rates; consolidating the current seven tax income rates into four rates; eliminating the deduction for
state and local income taxes; limiting certain deductions for property taxes and home mortgages; and creating a new
system of taxing U.S. corporations with foreign subsidiaries. Specifically, it would eliminate personal exemptions
and would nearly double the standard deduction. It would raise the child tax credit through 2022, repeal the
alternative minimum tax, repeal the estate tax in 2025 and reduce the gift tax rate in 2025. It would establish a new
top tax rate for pass-through business income and would modify tax credits related to energy production.” The bill
passed 227-205. [HR 1, Vote #637, 11/16/17; CQ Floor Votes, 11/16/17]
Walters Voted For Considering The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act. In November 2017, Walters voted for: “Adoption
of the rule (H Res 619) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 1) that would revise the
federal income tax system by: lowering individual and corporate tax rates; consolidating the current seven tax
income rates into four rates; eliminating the deduction for state and local income taxes; limiting certain deductions
for property taxes and home mortgages; and creating a new system of taxing U.S. corporations with foreign
subsidiaries.” The rule was adopted 235-191. [HRes 619, Vote #633, 11/15/17; CQ, 11/15/17]
Walters Voted For Blocking An Amendment To Prohibit Repeal Of The State And Local Tax Deduction
Walters Voted For Blocking An Amendment To Prohibit Repeal Of The State And Local Tax Deduction. In
November 2017, Walters voted for: “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate
and the possibility of amendment).” In a speech on the House floor, Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) said, “‘if we
defeat the previous question, I am going to offer an amendment that will prohibit any legislation from limiting or
repealing the State and local tax deduction, which prevents millions of families from being taxed twice on the same
income.’” A vote for the amendment is a vote to block protecting the state and local tax deduction. The motion was
agreed to 234-193. [HRes 619, Vote #632, 11/15/17; CQ, 11/15/17, Congressional Record, 11/15/17]
Walters Supported The Tax Scam Bill, Saying It Would Benefit Low-Income And Middle Class Families
Walters Talked Up GOP Tax Reform, Said Tax Rates Would Fall And Middle Class Would Benefit. “Rep.
Mimi Walters (R-California) released the following statement regarding today’s release the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Said Rep. Walters, ‘Today, House Republicans took a major step toward ending the tax code status quo and
delivering on the promises we made to the American people. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide much needed
tax relief for hard-working taxpayers across the country squeezed by a federal tax code that is outdated, complex
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and unfair. Under our plan, tax rates will fall, the standard federal deduction will double, and middle class workers
will benefit. This means Americans will get to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. The Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act will also make the United States into one of the most business friendly environments in the world. These long
overdue changes will put the government back on the side of job creators and those working to create prosperity for
us all.’” [Rep. Walters press release, 11/02/17]
Walters Said The Tax Scam Would Be A Pay Raise On Low-Income Families, Provide Tax Cuts For Middle
Class Workers, Allow People To File Their Returns On A Postcard, And Be Simpler. “The result is an
eliminated tax burden for Americans in the lowest tax bracket, and tax cuts for middle class workers.
[…]Simplification also means cutting the fat and loopholes out of the tax code. […] Taxes will be able to be filed
on a small postcard-sized form and in a fraction of the time, meaning less time with your calculator and more time
with friends and family.” [Mimi Walters Op-Ed, OC Register, 10/21/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters: GOP Tax Reform Plan Will Be “Simple And Fair,” And Boost The Economy. “Today,
Congresswoman Mimi Walters (California-45) released the following statement regarding the unified Republican
plan for tax reform, announced today. ‘The tax code is stuck in a bygone era. The 1980s tax rules we currently live
by were created for a 1980s economy. Hard-working Americans find the 70,000 pages of the tax code nearly
impossible to navigate and often need tax professionals to help submit their tax return. It is too complicated, too
burdensome, and too costly. Today, Republicans proposed a tax reform framework that is simple and fair. It will
deliver a much needed pay raise for middle-class Americans, encourage job-creation, and also be simple enough for
tax returns to be filed on a single postcard-sized form. Orange County job creators and small businesses will see
their lowest tax rate since the 1930s, increasing economic opportunity and standards of living for everyone in our
community. It is time for the tax code to join the 21st Century and restore a dynamic American economy. I am
confident this framework will help deliver the tax code Americans deserve.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, press release,
9/27/17]
After The House Vote, Walters Said She Had Relayed Her Concerns With Speaker Paul Ryan, But Voted
For The Bill Anyways Because She Believed It Was A Middle-Class Tax Cut. “Walters said she had spoken to
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., of her concerns about the bill doing away with the state and local income tax
deduction, but ultimately decided she'd vote ‘yes.’ ‘We come from a very high-taxed state. We're a very liberal
state in California, our government is, and we have a have a very high cost of living because of the liberal policies,
and I have always said as long as middle-income Americans have more money in their pocket I will be supporting
the tax package,’ Walter said.” [CNN, 11/16/17]
Walters Said That The Republican Tax Bill Would Cut Taxes For The Middle Class By Doubling
The Standard Deduction. “All 14 of the states Republican House members voted for an earlier budget bill
laying the groundwork for the tax plan. But as of Thursday afternoon, only a handful of the delegation who
could cast the decisive votes on the plan had publicly commented on it. Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, said
the plan would mean tax rates will fall, the standard federal deduction will double, and middle-class
workers will benefit.” [Mercury News, 11/6/17]
After The Bill Passed The House, Walters Said Republicans Were Working “More Closely Together.” “It's
anticipated that many of the Republicans who will vote no Thursday will do so over concerns that the bill hurts
individuals in expensive areas like California, New Jersey and New York. But even in those cases, some members
say they were able to get feedback from leadership that assuaged their concerns. California Republican Rep. Mimi
Walters told CNN, ‘I think we learned lessons with the health care bill and we learned that we needed to work more
closely together, and that's what you are seeing right now.’” [CNN, 11/16/17]
Walters Said She Supported The Tax Bill Because She Believed The Federal Tax Code Was “Outdated,
Complex and Unfair.” “Walters and Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, have expressed support for the bill. ‘The Tax
Cuts and Jobs Act will provide much-needed tax relief for hardworking taxpayers across the country squeezed by a
federal tax code that is outdated, complex and unfair,’ Walters said in an email. In a telephone interview, Calvert
said he supports the framework of the current bill, which will be marked up as it goes through the process.”
[Riverside Press Enterprise, 11/6/17]
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Walters Said She Would Fight To Limit Damages Of SALT On Her Constituency, Said “Our Delegation
Wants Tax Reform” And Would Vote Based On How It Would Affect Middle Class. “In an interview
Thursday afternoon, Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, stressed that the tax plan was still a work in process, and said
Republican leadership was negotiating on the SALT issue. A final bill — expected Nov. 1 — could include some
sort of compromise, such as limiting the SALT deduction instead of eliminating it altogether. ‘Our delegation wants
tax reform, and this is the first step to tax reform,’ she said. ‘There’s nothing that’s been set in stone.’ Walters said
she would base her vote on the final tax plan by looking at the overall effect on her constituents and whether
‘middle-class Americans will have more money in their pocket.’ Most of the rest of the GOP delegation declined to
comment on their vote or did not respond to interview requests.” [Mercury News, 10/26/17]
U.S. Rep Darrell Issa Opposed The Original House Version Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act
Issa On The Tax Bill: “We Can Do Better Than This.” “Issa is the only California Republican member of
Congress, as of writing this, to oppose the tax proposal. Others feel a strong loyalty to one of the measure's
strongest advocates, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield. There are 14 GOP members in all.
Democrats dominate the California delegation with 39. ‘We can do better than this’ proposal, says Issa, who won
reelection by only half a percentage point in 2016. He's considered the most vulnerable among the threatened
House members.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/13/17]
November 2017: According To The San Francisco Chronicle, U.S. Rep Darrell Issa Was The First California
Republican To Voice Opposition To The Tax Bill Up To That Point. “Both the GOP-led House and Senate have
proposed tax bills, neither of which has come up for a final vote. So far, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista San Diego
County, in the only California Republican to say he opposes the tax plans.” [San Francisco Chronicle, 11/10/17]
House Version Of Republican Tax Scam Was Bad For California’s 45th District
According To The Institute On Tax And Economic Policy, Taxes Would Go Up For Californians.
“Californians would face the largest net tax increase, at $12.1 billion in 2027 alone.” [Institute On Tax And
Economic Policy, 11/14/17]
HEADLINE: “House Tax Plan Offers an Exceptionally Bad Deal for California, New York, New Jersey, and
Maryland” [ITEP, 11/14/17]
HEADLINE: “East Coast Republicans pushed back against Trump's tax plan. Why didn't California's
GOP?” [Los Angeles Times, 11/07/17]
Walters’ Constituents Some Of The Biggest Beneficiaries Of SALT In California. “Mimi Walters, a secondterm congresswoman from Irvine, was another in that bind. Her district, extending roughly from Anaheim Hills
south to Mission Viejo, is one of the most affluent in California, and taxpayers there are some of the biggest
beneficiaries of the state and local tax deductions, as well as the write-off for mortgage interest.” [Los Angeles
Times, 11/17/17]
Walters’ District Has Highest Rate Of SALT Deductions Out Of All California’s Congressional Republicans.
[Sacramento Bee, 11/14/17]
The House Version Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Eliminated The State And Local Tax Deductions,
Hurting Californians
Republican Tax Bill Would Eliminate Deduction For Personal Losses From Wildfires, Earthquakes And
Other Natural Disasters, But Keep The Break For Victims Of The Recent Severe Hurricanes. “The House
Republican tax bill would eliminate the deduction for personal losses from wildfires, earthquakes and other natural
disasters, but keep the break for victims of the recent severe hurricanes. If the bill becomes law, the deduction
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would disappear next year, but would be available for victims of the massive wildfires that struck Northern
California last month — as long as they can figure out their uninsured losses and include them on their 2017 tax
return. The legislation specifically repeals the deduction for personal casualty losses. The Internal Revenue Service
describes casualty losses as including those from ‘natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and
earthquakes. It can also include losses from fires, accidents, thefts or vandalism.’” [Los Angeles Times, 11/7/17]
Corporations Can Still Deduct Stat And Local Taxes, While Californians Can’t. “Even the way that deduction
is applied is unfair, Pelosi added. ‘If you’re an individual taxpayer, you can’t deduct state and local taxes,’ she said.
‘But if you’re a corporation, you still can.’” [SF Chronicle, 11/10/17]
SALT Could Push People Out Of California. “But Democrats also fear that eliminating SALT deductibility
would entice high-income taxpayers to change their official domiciles to low-tax states such as Texas, Florida and
Nevada, thereby slashing state revenues. That would hit California especially hard because a relative handful of
wealthy Californians provides more than a third of the state’s general fund revenue.” [Fresno Bee, 11/06/17]
2015: 6 Million CA Taxpayers Claimed SALT Deduction. “According to IRS data, more than 6 million
California taxpayers claimed the deduction, worth $112.5 billion, in 2015. That’s more than any other state,
according to the Tax Foundation, a right-of-center tax policy research organization.” [Sacramento Bee, 10/27/17]
California Budget And Policy Center: Eliminating SALT Deduction “Would Result In Double Taxation
That Would Raise Taxes On Millions Of Californians.” “Reducing or Eliminating the SALT Deduction Would
Result in Double Taxation That Would Raise the Taxes of Millions of Californians[.] The SALT deduction is built
into the federal tax code out of recognition that any state and local taxes paid reduce the income households have
available for paying federal taxes. In other words, the SALT deduction recognizes that taxing income that is already
paid to state and local governments amounts to an unfair level of taxation. Reducing or eliminating the SALT
deduction, then, would result in double taxation, thereby increasing the income taxes paid by millions of
households in the US, including more than 5 million households in California.” [CBPC, 11/15/17]
Cutting or Eliminating the SALT Deduction Would Make It Harder for State and Local Governments to
Fund Key Services. “By raising the tax bills of millions of households, GOP congressional leaders’ proposed
changes to the SALT deduction would make it more difficult for state and local governments to raise revenues to
fund vital public services and supports. […] A recent estimate indicates that California K-12 schools could lose
$4.6 billion per year, or more than $750 per student, if just the deduction of state and local income taxes were
eliminated and the local property tax deduction were maintained. This is especially troubling at a time when GOP
leaders are proposing cuts in federal support for education and other core services. In addition, the reduced capacity
for state and local governments to raise revenues would diminish their ability to fund infrastructure investments.
This is especially true for investments that are financed with municipal bonds that are based on state and local
revenue-raising capacity.” [CBPC, 11/15/17]
California Budget And Policy Center: “Reducing or Eliminating the SALT Deduction Would Increase
Californians’ Taxes to Both Pay for Tax Breaks for the Wealthy and Benefit Other States.” “In its current
form, the SALT deduction is projected to reduce federal revenues by approximately $1.3 trillion over the next
decade. Scaling back or eliminating the deduction, therefore, would increase federal revenues, but at the expense of
state and local taxpayers and, in turn, state and local governments. There are legitimate arguments to be made for
changing the SALT deduction in ways that achieve certain policy goals. For instance, because the deduction
increases with income level — with higher-income households receiving a greater benefit — one option would be
to cap the income-eligibility level for the SALT deduction, and then use the resulting revenues to expand credits
and deductions that predominantly benefit low- and middle-income families. Or, federal policymakers could scale
back the SALT deduction and use these revenues to support and incentivize targeted state and local government
investments, such as infrastructure.” [CBPC, 11/15/17]
HEADLINE: “Taxes Would Rise For Millions Of Californians Under Senate Republicans’ Plan” [San
Francisco Chronicle, 11/09/17]
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Column: “Blasting California's Gas Tax While Working To Cut Federal Tax Breaks? That's Called
Hypocrisy.” “California Republicans seem to have conflicting tax philosophies. Or maybe they’re just outright
hypocritical. They’re trying to gain political mileage by squawking about Sacramento Democrats raising the state
gas tax to repair roads. But they’re not voicing a peep of protest about Washington Republicans attempting to take
away federal tax breaks used by millions of middle-class Californians. President Trump and the GOP are scooping
up money to lower taxes for big corporations. The federal tax hits would hurt many Californians a lot worse than
the modest state hike in gas taxes will.” [Los Angeles Times, George Skelton column, 11/06/17]
HEADLINE: “Republican Federal Tax Plan Would Hit California Hard” [Fresno Bee, 11/06/17]
HEADLINE: “The GOP Tax Plan Is Filled With Petty Cruelties Aimed At The Vulnerable And The Middle
Class. Here's A List” [Los Angeles Times, 11/03/17]
GOP Tax Reform Would Significantly Harm California. “The change in mortgage interest deductions, which
would only apply to home purchases and mortgages going forward, is likely to deliver a significant blow to
California homeowners. … The GOP plan also dramatically scales back the deduction for state and local taxes,
limiting it in the future only to property taxes and capping the deduction at $10,000. Americans no longer would be
able to deduct state and local income or sales taxes, which currently make up about two-thirds of the deduction.
Californians would be disproportionately hurt by the change. The state has the highest state income tax rate in the
nation but ranks in the bottom third by one measure for property taxes.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/02/17]
HEADLINE: “California’s High Taxes, Costly Housing Mean Trouble Under GOP Tax Plan.” [SF Chronicle,
11/02/17]
Sacramento Bee: The Tax Bill “Could Deal A Major Blow To California's Economy And Hurt Constituents
Of Republican Strongholds In The Central Valley And Orange County.” “Major policy proposals Trump and
congressional leaders have unveiled this year could deal a major blow to California's economy and hurt constituents
of Republican strongholds in the Central Valley and Orange County, where Democrats are focusing their campaign
efforts. Trump's plan to slash corporate and income taxes could hit Californians who benefit from major tax breaks
hard. The state and local tax deduction is on the chopping block under Trump's proposal.” [Sacramento Bee,
10/25/17]
Opinion: A Tax Plan That Hurts Blue States. [LA Times, Harold Meyerson Opinion, 10/3/17]
Walters Argued That Californians Who Would Be Negatively Affected By GOP Tax Reform Should Think
About The Overall Picture. “A third of Californian taxpayers could lose thousands of dollars from the repeal of
one deduction under a GOP proposal released Wednesday, setting up another political dilemma for California
Republicans facing tough reelection battles next year as Democrats work to win back the House of Representatives.
The potential repeal of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, the federal deduction for state and local taxes,
would hit especially hard in wealthier areas, some of which are on the exact turf Democrats are trying to win over
in Southern California. … Rep. Mimi Walters of Irvine, represents a constituency with even more users of the
deduction. She said Republican leaders seemed willing to work on the details of a tax reform bill, but people should
keep an eye on the overall goal of putting more money in Americans’ pockets. ‘Nothing’s set in stone yet,’ she said.
‘What we need to look at is the overall picture.’” [Los Angeles Times, 9/28/17]
HEADLINE: “The GOP Tax Plan Could Hit Southern California Hard. Will The Republican House
Members Here Support It?” [Los Angeles Times, 9/28/17]
The House Tax Scam Bill Would Hurt California Homeowners By Limiting Real Estate Tax And Mortgage
Interest Deductions
According to the Government Finance Officers Association, in 2015, 37% Of Tax Units In CA-45 Used A
SALT Deduction, Worth $18,200 Per Household And $6,752 Per Taxpayer. [Government Financial Officers
Association, 7/6/17]
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According To The Tax Foundation, The Mean SALT Deduction In Orange County Is $6,569, Making It The
Sixth Highest Of 58 California County. [Tax Foundation, 9/27/17]
HEADLINE: “Realtors Are Worried About Trump's Tax Plan. California Homeowners Should Be Too.” “If
President Trump and congressional Republicans have their way, homeownership in California will become less
attractive. And that really worries Realtors and builders. And, of course, it also should greatly disturb home
buyers.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/16/17]
HEADLINE: “Five Reasons That GOP Plans to Reduce or Eliminate the State and Local Tax (SALT)
Deduction Are a Bad Deal for Californians” [CBPC, 11/15/17]
2017: 63% Of Orange County Homes Sold Cost $600k Or More. “In Orange County, almost 63 percent of all
homes sold this year so far — houses, townhomes and condos — cost $600,000 or more, and 48 percent cost
$700,000 or more, figures from real estate data firm CoreLogic show.” [Press-Enterprise, 11/14/17]
HEADLINE: “9 Of 10 Of US's Least Affordable Housing [Large] Markets Are California Metros” [Builder
Online, 11/13/17]
HEADLINE: “GOP Budget Sabotages Affordable Housing Plans Amid Bay Area Crisis” [Editorial, Mercury
News, 11/09/17]
GOP Tax Plan Would Gut Affordable Housing, Which CA Republican Districts Have Benefitted From.
“California Treasurer John Chiang called on the state’s Republican congressional representatives Thursday to vote
against the GOP tax plan, which he said would decimate affordable housing in the state and increase homelessness.
Chiang said California – home to a fifth of the nation’s homeless population – stands to lose two programs which
have produced two-thirds of the affordable housing units built in the state. … The 14 California congressional
districts represented by Republicans have benefitted from $2 billion in affordable housing assistance that has
funded 101 projects and built more than 9,400 low-income housing units, according to data Chiang released
Thursday.” [Courthouse News, 11/09/17]
HEADLINE: “Republican Tax Plan Would Slam California Housing Market.” [Wall Street Journal, 11/08/17]
HEADLINE: “GOP Tax Plan Could Be 'Devastating' For Bay Area And First-Time Homebuyers,
Economist Says.” [Biz Journals, 11/08/17]
HEADLINE: “House Tax Plan Would Hurt Many California Homeowners, But State GOP Members Look
For The Bright Side” [Los Angeles Times, 11/03/17]
HEADLINE: “House Tax Bill Would Deliver Blow To California Homeowners.” [Los Angeles Times,
11/02/17]
The House Tax Scam Bill Would Hurt California Education Funding
Eliminating SALT Deduction Would Harm Education Funding In California. “Look for one area to be hardest
hit: education, by far the single largest expenditure in the California state budget. California Center for Budget and
Policy Center executive director Chris Hoene told POLITICO that ‘more than 90 percent of K-12 education
funding in California comes from state and local sources, with the remainder coming from the federal government,’
which means that ‘the ability of the state and of local governments to maintain their share of California's K-12
education funding likely depends on continued SALT deductibility.’” [CA Playbook, 11/17/17]
California Editorials Opposed The GOP Tax Bill
Mercury News: “GOP Tax Plan Is Cynical Wealth Redistribution” [Editorial, Mercury News, 12/05/17]
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San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: House Tax Plan Doesn’t Cut It. “The hungry heart of the House tax bill
unveiled Thursday can be found in the title President Trump reportedly proposed: the ‘Cut Cut Cut Act.’ The
scrapping of deductions for state and local taxes, except for up to $10,000 in property taxes, would
disproportionately hurt high-tax states such as California and New York. So would the halving of the current $1
million cap on eligibility for the mortgage interest deduction: Only 5 percent of the nation’s mortgages are greater
than $500,000, and nearly half of them are in California.” [San Francisco Chronicle, Editorial, 11/02/17]
Editorial: “House Republicans Unveil The Wrong Tax Overhaul” [Los Angeles Times, Editorial, 11/03/17]
Walters Said She Received A Personal Commitment From Rep. Brady That Changes Would Be Made To
Final Version That Would Benefit Orange County
Walters Said She Got Assurances GOP Tax Reform Would Be Fixed In Senate Bill. “@RepMimiWalters tells
me she will vote yes on tax bill. Said she got assurances from leadership her concerns with the tax bill will be
addressed in the House/Senate tax compromise bill.” [Sarah Wire, Twitter, 11/15/17]
Walters Said She Voted For The Tax Bill Because She Was Assured The Compromise Bill Would Address
Lost Deductions. “Rep. Mimi Walters (R-Irvine) said she voted for the bill because she got assurances from House
leaders that the compromise version with the Senate will address the effect of the lost deductions. ‘I'm a lot more
confident with this bill because I think we've seen the process move forward with ... not a lot of drama, and both
houses have worked really hard and worked well together, and I don't believe that our bill is that far apart from the
Senate bill,’ she said.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/16/17]
Walters: “I Received A Personal Commitment From The Chairman Of The Ways And Means Committee
[…] That Changes Will Be Made To The Final Version Of Tax Reform Legislation To Benefit Orange
County Residents.” “Walters, who is on the House GOP leadership team and was an early backer of the tax reform
plan, said she voted for the measure Thursday with confidence that a final deal would be better for Californians.
‘Yesterday, on the floor of the House, I received a personal commitment from the chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee, Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, that changes will be made to the final version of tax reform legislation to
benefit Orange County residents,’ Walters said.” [OC Register, 11/16/17]
California Republicans, Including Walters Did Not Stand Up For Their Constituents
Reuters: “California Republicans Face A Choice Of Voting For Legislation That Would Erase Tax
Deductions Prized By Many Of Their Constituents Or Going Against Their Leaders….” “California
Republicans face a choice of voting for legislation that would erase tax deductions prized by many of their
constituents or going against their leaders and sinking the party’s best chance for a legislative victory ahead of the
2018 elections. Unlike Republicans from New York and New Jersey, the GOP delegation from California has not
come out against the House tax reform proposal, en masse, despite its political downside back home. …
California’s 14 Republican members of the House must decide whether to go along with party leaders and vote for
a tax bill that eliminates the ability of their constituents to deduct state and local taxes on federal returns.” [Reuters,
11/14/17]
CA Republicans Voted For Tax Reform, Unlike Their East Coast Counterparts. “Unlike their East Coast GOP
counterparts who voted against moving forward with the tax plan until they could negotiate concessions,
California's Republicans voted with the majority to move ahead with the overhaul. That may be because House
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield has championed the bill while demanding party loyalty to ensure
that Republicans pass a major piece of legislation while controlling all branches of government.” [Patch, 11/11/17]
No California Republican Signed Bipartisan Letter Urging Trump Administration To Keep SALT
Deduction. “Eliminating the deduction could pose problems for Republicans in getting the tax plan through
Congress. In June, 69 House members, including several Republicans from New York and New Jersey, wrote to
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urging the Trump administration to keep the deduction. No California
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Republicans signed the letter, but pressure could build on those lawmakers in high-cost parts of the state, such as
Orange County.” [Los Angeles Times, 9/27/17]
The House Tax Bill Hinged On Support Of California Republicans
California Republicans Provided The Margin By Which The First House Vote Passed. “California Republican
votes may prove essential to the final tax bill's chances, and some have signaled they are willing to vote against it.
[…] All but three of California's 14 GOP House members voted for the House version of the bill, which passed by
an 11-vote margin.” [Los Angeles Times, 12/8/17]
Opinion: California Republicans, Including Walters, Voted Yes On The Tax Bill To Support Trump. “So
why did other vulnerable Southern California Republicans, such as Ed Royce and Mimi Walters, vote for the bill?
Some of their constituents will be hit, as well. […] By voting with Trump, California Republicans are simply
acknowledging that he controls the party and their fates.” [Bloomberg View, Francis Wilkinson, 11/27/17]
CNN: If California Republicans “Bail, Then Republicans Have A Real Problem” With The Tax Bill. “It's the
California delegation everyone needs to keep their eyes on this week. […] Publicly, besides Rep. Darrell Issa, who
is already a "no," the state delegation has largely held its fire. If they can be held in the "yes" column, the bill
should have a clear path. If those lawmakers (think people like Reps. Ed Royce or Mimi Walters) bail, then
Republicans have a real problem.” [CNN, 11/13/17]
HEADLINE: “California Congressional Republicans Key to Tax Bill” [Fox & Hounds, 11/03/17]
Walters And Other California Republicans Felt Loyalty To Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
During The Tax Fight
Republican Members Of California’s Congressional Delegation Felt Loyalty To Majority Leader And Fellow
Californian Kevin McCarthy. “Issa is the only California Republican member of Congress, as of writing this, to
oppose the tax proposal. Others feel a strong loyalty to one of the measure's strongest advocates, House Majority
Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield. There are 14 GOP members in all. Democrats dominate the California
delegation with 39. ‘We can do better than this’ proposal, says Issa, who won reelection by only half a percentage
point in 2016. He's considered the most vulnerable among the threatened House members.” [Los Angeles Times,
11/13/17]
California Republicans Have Been “More Supportive Of The House Bill” On Tax Reform. “In California,
another state likely to be hit especially hard by the tax proposals, Republicans have been more supportive of the
House bill, a dynamic that lawmakers attribute to the influence of Representative Kevin McCarthy, a California
Republican who is the House majority leader.” [New York Times, 11/05/17]
Republican Leadership And Allied Groups Pressured Walters And Other California Republicans, Who’s
Support Was Crucial, To Support The Bill
Outside Spending Groups Called On Walters And Other Congressional Republicans To Support The Bill
The American Action Network Spent $1.5 Million In Television And Online Ads Encouraging Congressional
Republicans Including Walters To Support The Tax Bill. “With pressure building through ads opposed to the
plan, a super PAC connected with House Speaker Paul Ryan launched ads Monday encouraging the lawmakers to
back the tax bill. The $1.5 million in television and online ads from American Action Network targets 23
Republicans in multiple high tax states, including five in California -- Jeff Denham of Hanford, David Valadao of
Turlock, Knight, Walters and Issa.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/14/17]
After The Tax Bill Passed, Former Sen. Barbara Boxer’s PAC Targeted Walters And Other California
Republicans With A Negative Ad
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After The Tax Bill Passed, Former Sen. Barbara Boxer’s PAC Targeted Walters And Other California
Republicans With Negative Ads. “A new attack ad launched Wednesday targets California Republicans who
voted in favor of the GOP tax overhaul, seen as overwhelmingly unpopular among California voters. The
advertising campaign, funded by former California Sen. Barbara Boxer's political action committee, comes after 12
of California's 14 House Republicans voted Tuesday for the $1.5 trillion tax bill that slashes the corporate tax rate
to 21 percent and limits deductions for state and local taxes - a provision that hits high-tax blue states like
California and New York especially hard. It names Reps. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, David Valadao, R-Hanford,
Steve Knight, R-Lancaster, Ed Royce, R-Fullerton and Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel.” [Sacramento Bee,
12/20/17]
Outside Groups Urged Walters And California Republicans To Oppose The Tax Bill
The California Association of Realtors Bought Full Page Ads In Disctricts Including Walters’ Urging
Congressional Republicans To Oppose The Tax Bill. “‘If the goal of tax reform is to help middle-class
Americans keep more of their hard-earned money, this proposal fails miserably,’ the California Assn. of Realtors
proclaimed in a full-page ad run in several California newspapers this week. ‘How could any member of the
California Congressional Delegation think this plan is good for the Golden State?’ The ad was billed as an open
letter to Trump and members of the California congressional delegation. The seven Republican House members
under pressure include five from Southern California: Darrell Issa of Vista, Dana Rohrabacher of Costa Mesa,
Mimi Walters of Irvine, Ed Royce of Fullerton and Steve Knight of Palmdale.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/16/17]
“Not One Penny” Aired An Ad Urging Sothern California Republicans, Including Walters, To Oppose The
Bill. “‘The Republican tax plan will raise taxes on California families by eliminating middle-class tax deductions to
pay for a massive tax break for the super wealthy and big corporations,’ a narrator says during the 30-second ad,
which the “Not One Penny” coalition of liberal and labor groups funded. […] The ads are airing on cable and
network stations in districts represented by Darrell Issa of Vista, Steve Knight of Palmdale, Dana Rohrabacher of
Costa Mesa, Ed Royce of Fullerton and Mimi Walters of Irvine.” [Los Angeles Time, 11/14/17]
Red To Blue California Targeted 250,00 People With An Ad Encouraging Congressional Republicans,
Including Walters, To Oppose The Tax Bill. “Red to Blue California, a political action committee seeking to
unseat vulnerable California GOP lawmakers, began running digital ads Monday casting the tax plan as ‘billionaire
tax cuts’ and urging voters to call their members of Congress to oppose the plan. The group said the ads will reach
about 250,000 people in each of the seven GOP-held districts where Clinton won last year.” [Los Angeles Time,
11/14/17]
Fight Back California Ran Digital Ads Targeting 30,000 People That Encouraged Congressional
Republicans, Including Walters, To Oppose The Tax Bill. “Another PAC, Fight Back California, has been
running digital ads over the last week, targeting about 30,000 voters in each of the districts and focusing primarily
on homeowners who would be affected by the changes to mortgage interest deduction.” [Los Angeles Time,
11/14/17]
House Version Of Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Would Eliminate Deductions For Damage Caused By Natural
Disasters, Including Wildfire Victims In California
HEADLINE: “Tax-Reform Plan Would Eliminate Deduction For Wildfire Losses” [LA Daily News,
12/07/17]
HEADLINE: “Burned Out? Robbed? Accident Victim? Tax Bill Takes Away Deductions For Personal
Casualty Losses” [East County Magazine, 12/4/17]
HEADLINE: “President Trump’s ‘Appalling’ Disregard For Local Fire Victims.” “Regrettably, only one
Republican, Rep. Ed Royce of Orange County, was willing to join in signing the letter. The state’s Republican
delegation instead authored a letter of its own 11 days later calling on Trump to assure ongoing programs in the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Small Business Administration and elsewhere are “sufficiently
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funded,” but it included no request for supplemental disaster aid. […] Those cuts, which primarily benefit the
wealthiest of Americans, need to be justified somehow, apparently even it if means refusing financial relief for
those hit the hardest by fires out west.” [Press-Democrat, Editorial, 11/26/17]
HEADLINE: “The White House Demonstrates Outrageous Neglect Of Wine Country Fire Victims”
[Editorial, San Francisco Chronicle, 11/20/17]
HEADLINE: “Trump Administration Rejects California Lawmakers’ Criticism On Wildfires Aid.” “Top
California Democratic lawmakers sent out blistering statements Friday accusing the administration of ignoring
Gov. Jerry Brown’s $7.4 billion request for the Wine Country fires. The administration’s request specifically
addresses disaster needs resulting from three recent hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands, but mentions California only in regard to special tax relief targeted at fire victims.” [San Francisco
Chronicle, 11/20/17]
HEADLINE: “Donald Trump’s Response to Disaster Aid for California: Nothing” [Mother Jones, 11/20/17]
Republican Tax Bill Would Eliminate Deduction For Personal Losses From Wildfires, Earthquakes And
Other Natural Disasters, But Keep The Break For Victims Of The Recent Severe Hurricanes. “The House
Republican tax bill would eliminate the deduction for personal losses from wildfires, earthquakes and other natural
disasters, but keep the break for victims of the recent severe hurricanes. If the bill becomes law, the deduction
would disappear next year, but would be available for victims of the massive wildfires that struck Northern
California last month — as long as they can figure out their uninsured losses and include them on their 2017 tax
return. The legislation specifically repeals the deduction for personal casualty losses. The Internal Revenue Service
describes casualty losses as including those from ‘natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and
earthquakes. It can also include losses from fires, accidents, thefts or vandalism.’” [Los Angeles Times, 11/7/17]
HEADLINE: “GOP Tax Bill Would End Deduction For Wildfire And Earthquake Victims — But
Not Recent Hurricane Victims” [Los Angeles Times, 11/07/17]
House Version Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Kept Tax Breaks For Oil Industry
Bloomberg: Republican Tax Bill “Keeps Most Of The Oil Industry’s Most Cherished Tax Breaks Intact.”
“The tax overhaul proposed in the U.S. House looks like a better bet for oil and natural gas companies than solar
developers or electric car buyers, keeping with President Donald Trump’s decidedly fossil-fuel friendly views. The
proposal, unveiled Thursday, slashes tax rates almost in half for most corporations, and expands the ability of
businesses -- from shale drillers to solar panel makers -- to write off equipment. It keeps most of the oil industry’s
most cherished tax breaks intact, as well as investment and production tax credits for renewable energy.”
[Bloomberg, 11/2/17]
Analysts: “The Plan Spares ‘The Holy Grail Of E&P [Exploration & Production] Tax Breaks” For Oil
Companies. “The plan spares ‘the Holy Grail of E&P tax breaks’ by maintaining the intangible drilling costs
provision, analysts at Houston investment bank Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. said in a research note Friday.
Between that and a plan to cut the corporate rate from 35 percent to 20 percent, the legislation would be ‘a net
positive for oil and gas,’ they wrote.” [Bloomberg, 11/2/17]
House Version Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Repealed Medical Expense Deduction - Hurting Americans
Who Need Long Term Care, Like Seniors With Alzheimer’s And Children With Chronic Illnesses
Medical Expenses Deduction Helped Older Americans With Long Term Care Costs, And Younger Families
Struggling To Care For Children With Chronic Conditions And Disabilities. “According to an analysis in
January from the Joint Committee on Taxation, most taxpayers who claim the deduction have incomes below
$100,000, with about 40 percent below $75,000. More than half of those who claim it are older than 65, according
to AARP, the lobby for older Americans. They often face staggering medical and long-term care costs. The
deduction also helps younger families struggling to pay the enormous cost of caring for children with chronic
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conditions or disabilities, and couples going through costly fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization.” [New
York Times, 11/8/17]
New York Times: “Eliminating The Medical-Expense Deduction Would Hit The Middle Class Squarely,
Eliminating A Source Of Relief That Has Helped Millions Of People Cope With Steep Medical Costs.” “But
while the party has framed its tax plan as a boon for the middle class, eliminating the medical-expense deduction
would hit the middle class squarely, eliminating a source of relief that has helped millions of people cope with steep
medical costs in a country without comprehensive, universal health coverage.”
House Version Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Would End Tax Breaks For Teachers, Student Loans,
Graduate Tuition
HEADLINE: “What The Republican Tax Plan Will Do To Students Should Make Every American Parent
Ashamed.” The House bill would eliminate the student loan interest deduction, which allows any individual with
an income up to $80,000 to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan income. The House version would eliminate tax
breaks for nontraditional college students by eliminating the Lifetime Learning Credit and the American
Opportunity Tax Credit. The bill also would abolish a provision that allows an employee to receive up to $5,500 in
tax-free tuition assistance from his or her employee at the undergraduate or graduate level. The House Ways and
Means Committee’s summary of the legislation says that the bill would increase the cost to students of attending
college by more than $65 billion in the next decade. [Sacramento Bee, 11/13/17]
Republican Tax Bill Cut Deduction For Teachers Who Spend Their Own Money On School Supplies, As
They Are Regularly Expected To Do. “For now, teachers can get a small tax break — deducting up to $250 from
their taxes — for what they spend on supplies. But under the GOP tax reform bill, that deduction would go away
for teachers and other categories of workers, including certain state and local officials and performing artists. […]
Unlike other professionals, teachers are regularly expected to furnish their own supplies. They are often filling in
gaps where students are unable to afford supplies — and where districts are unable to furnish them. Teachers in the
United States are not paid as well as other similarly educated professionals, studies have found.” [Washington Post,
11/2/17]
Washington Post: “The GOP Plan Would No Longer Allow People Repaying Their Student Loans To
Reduce Their Tax Burden By Up To $2,500.” “The GOP plan would no longer allow people repaying their
student loans to reduce their tax burden by up to $2,500. People whose employers cover a portion of their college
costs would also see the money become taxable income. The plan would also do away with a tuition tax break for
university employees and their families. As it stands, tuition discounts provided to that group are excluded from
income, under what are known as qualified tuition reductions. Republicans estimate that doing away with all of
those deductions and tax breaks will increase government revenue by $47.5 billion over the next decade.”
[Washington Post, 11/2/17]
Under Republican Tax Bill, A Large Percentage Of Undergraduate And Graduate Students Would See
Increases In Their Tax Bills, Some Dramatically. “To help pay for the $1.5 trillion tax cut, lawmakers eliminated
many individual tax breaks, arguing the overall plan would compensate for any lost benefits. The result: while
many families and businesses would see tax cuts, a large percentage of undergraduates and graduate students would
see their tax bills increase, some dramatically.” [New York Times, 11/15/17]
House Version Of Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Would Allow Religious Organizations To Make Political
Campaign Statements
Republican Tax Bill Would Upend The Johnson Amendment And Allow Churches And Other 501(c)(3)s To
Make Political Speech, Risking The Charities Would Become Conduits For Political Money. “The House
Republican tax plan would upend a longstanding measure, known as the Johnson Amendment, that prohibits
politicking from the pulpit, and critics say it could turn churches into new conduits for political money. Under
current law, churches, charities and other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations are prohibited from endorsing
political candidates. The bill released Thursday would allow churches to make statements about political campaigns
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and candidates in the course of religious services and activities, according to section 5201 of the measure. A pastor,
for example, could endorse a candidate for office, or oppose one, during Sunday service.” [Roll Call, 11/2/17]
Republican Tax Bill Would Allow Religious Organizations To Make Political Campaign Statements. “The
proposal would allow religious organizations to make political campaign statements ‘in the ordinary course of
religious services and activities’ and remain tax exempt. Conservative proponents argue the tax rule infringes on
their First Amendment rights, but critics say it violates the separation of church and state. Churches still won’t be
able to make donations, but could endorse candidates in the ‘content of any homily, sermon, teaching, dialectic, or
other presentation made during religious services or gatherings.’” [ABC News, 11/3/17]
HEADLINE: Tax bill's repeal of 'Johnson Amendment' could cost taxpayers more than $1 billion [USA
Today, 11/11/17]

Walters Voted For The FY 2018 Budget That Would Pave The Way For The Tax Scam To Be
Approved By A Simple Majority
Walters Championed Her Budget Vote, Said It Would Pave The Way For Tax Reform. “Today, Rep. Mimi
Walters (R-California) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget
Resolution. Said Rep. Walters, ‘Today’s passage of the FY18 Budget Resolution is a major step toward tax reform
and providing much needed tax relief for middle class Americans. Crossing this legislative hurdle will enable
Congress to simplify our tax code, grow the American economy, and allow hard-working Americans to keep more
of their paychecks. ‘Middle class Californians and local businesses are being squeezed by an outdated and unfair
tax code. I look forward to working with my colleagues to deliver historic tax reform legislation that will benefit
the hard working taxpayers of California’s 45th district.’” [Rep. Walters press release, 10/26/17]
Walters Voted For The Budget That Allowed The Tax Scam To Advance While The Bill Contained A
Provision To Eliminate SALT Deductions
Walters Voted For Senate Budget That Set Up The Tax Reform Vote Before Republican Leadership Had
Come To A Consensus On SALT Deductions. “All 14 of California’s House Republicans voted Thursday for a
budget measure laying the groundwork for the Trump administration’s tax reform plans — as California Democrats
argued that the plan could cost the state’s taxpayers billions more each year. […] In an interview Thursday
afternoon, Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Irvine, stressed that the tax plan was still a work in process, and said Republican
leadership was negotiating on the SALT issue. A final bill expected Nov. 1 could include some sort of compromise,
such as limiting the SALT deduction instead of eliminating it altogether.” [Mercury News, 10/26/17]
October 2017: As Republicans In Other High-Tax States Came Out Against The SALT Provision
While The California Delegation Remained In Support Of It. “Twenty Republicans opposed the bill,
most of them from other high-tax states like New York and New Jersey that would also be
disproportionately affected by eliminating the deduction. But even as Republicans like Rep. Peter King of
New York argued that scrapping the deduction would devastate his state, the California GOP delegation
hasn’t broken ranks or spoken out against the plan.” [Mercury News, 10/26/17]
Senate Budget Promoted Reducing The State And Local Tax Deduction. “The Chairman of the Committee on
the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other
appropriate levels in this resolution, and make adjustments to the pay-as-you-go ledger, for one or more bills, joint
resolutions, amendments, amendments between the Houses, motions, or conference reports relating to changes in
Federal tax laws, which may include reducing federal deductions, such as the state and local tax deduction which
disproportionally favors high-income individuals, to ensure relief for middle- income taxpayers, by the amounts
provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over
either the period of the total of fiscal years 2018 through 2027.” [H Con Res 71, Text As Engrossed In The Senate,
10/19/17]

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House Minority Leader Pelosi Said A Vote For The Budget Would Make Republicans ‘Accomplices’ In A
California Tax Hike.” “‘Republicans vote Thursday on their budget, which paves the way for the party to advance
its tax overhaul. As it’s currently framed, the overhaul would eliminate the state and local tax deduction, a write-off
that disproportionately benefits taxpayers in high-tax, high-cost states like California. While the state’s Republicans
have avoided taking a position on that proposal, Democrats are prepared to paint any Republicans voting for the
budget as “accomplices” in the push to eliminate the deduction, warns House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi..”
[McClatchy, 10/25/17]
After The House Paved The Way For The Tax Scam Bill By Passing The Budget, Walters Promoted The Tax
Scam Bill, Saying The Next Step Was Working Out “The Language”
(Video) October 2017: After The House Paved The Way For The Tax Scam Bill By Passing The Budget,
Walters Promoted The Tax Scam Bill. “[17:40] Well, in the house we did pass the budget last week. Now we're
waiting for the senate to pass their budget. Which they anticipate doing this week. Once we have both houses pass
the budget, we will then move forward with the language on tax reform.” [Fox Business, Lou Dobbs, 10/17/17]
(Video) Walters Was Unable To Articulate The Mechanism By Which The Tax Scam Would Incentivize
Multinational Corporations To Repatriate And Invest Overseas Cash Reserve. “[17:53] We have one of the
highest tax rates for corporations in an industrialize nation. The idea is that we give corporations the opportunity by
lowering the tax rate so that they can bring money back into our country. They will want to do it, we need to give
them an incentive. Dobbs: what is that incentive, that is what I don't get. Walters: we're talking right now president
is talking about a corporate tax rate of 20%. Small businesses 25%. He talking about for individuals, you know
we'll take our 7 tax structures. Dobbs: I understand the architecture, I am curious about void that seems to exist how
will corporate America be incentivized to invest that money if it is repatriated. Walters: by giving them a low rate
to make it feasible and them wanting to bring their money back to America, so they can create more jobs. Dobbs:
congresswoman thank you so much good to talk with you, come back soon.” [Fox Business, Lou Dobbs, 10/17/17]
Walters Supported The Tax Scam On Twitter
Walters: “Found A Newsletter On #Taxreform From My Old Boss, Dated: Fall '85! It's Time For A Tax
Code Update.” [Twitter, @RepMimiWalters, 9/28/17]
Walters: “The GOP #Taxreform Plan Will Create Jobs & Allow You To Keep More Of Your Hard-Earned
Money. My Full Statement:” [Twitter, @RepMimiWalters, 9/27/17]
Walters: “.@VP Agrees - It Is Time To Reform Our Tax Code To Create Jobs And Give Americans More
Take-Home Pay.” [Twitter, @RepMimiWalters, 9/27/17]
Walters: “Bigger Paychecks, Less Time Filing Taxes, More Opportunity For Small Biz. Learn More Our
#Taxreform Plan (Sic).” [Twitter, @RepMimiWalters, 9/27/17]

California Gas Tax
Walters, And 10 Other Congressional California Republicans, Signed A Letter Calling California’s 2017 Gas
Tax Increase “A Bailout For Our Transportation Programs.” “Concerned that the gas tax could become a
political hot potato in the next election, a coalition of business and civic groups called Fix Our Roads recently sent
a letter to California's 14 Republican members of Congress, telling them the state desperately needs to increase
spending on its crumbling infrastructure. […] The GOP lawmakers responded with a letter of their own Thursday,
saying they support the repeal of the gas tax and vehicle fees. ‘The passage of SB 1 represents a bailout for our
transportation programs that have been habitually raided, mismanaged and not made a priority in Sacramento,’ the
lawmakers said.” [LA Times, 10/8/17]

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Corporate Tax
Walters Said She Wanted To Lower The Tax Rate For Large And Small Businesses
2016: Walters: “We Want To Lower Taxes On Our Main Street Businesses, Which Are Powerful Job
Creators, To Empower Them To Unleash Our Economy.” “Second, our tax code should incentivize businesses
to invest and grow, thereby expanding opportunity for all Americans. For the past few decades, instead of making
substantive, long-lasting reforms to our tax code, we have implemented short-term tax policies. This makes it
impossible for businesses to plan for the future. We believe that business decisions should be based on economic
potential, not on fear of what the tax code will or will not include this year. We want to lower taxes on our Main
Street businesses, which are powerful job creators, to empower them to unleash our economy.” [Mimi Walters,
Orange County Register, 7/3/16]
2016: Walters: “We Are Going To Lower The Tax Rate For Large And Small Businesses To Keep American
Jobs Here And Make America Competitive On The Global Stage Once Again.” “Furthermore, we will make
the tax code fair and competitive, so that businesses will once again choose to do business in America. In 1960, 17
of the world’s largest companies were headquartered in the United States, but today, that number is only six. A
major reason for this shift away from America is our uncompetitive tax code. We are going to lower the tax rate for
large and small businesses to keep American jobs here and make America competitive on the global stage once
again. Businesses will be incentivized to invest in job creation and technological innovation that will result in
increased productivity, which will translate into economic growth.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register,
7/3/16]

Walters Said Corporate Tax Reform That Lowers Corporate Taxes Would Create More Jobs
2015: Walters: “One Way In Order For Us To Create More Jobs Is Corporate Tax Reform.” ROBERT
SIEGEL: “Representative Walters, would you accept that reasoning, that the carried interest tax breaks should be
extracted from the tax code?” MARIAN WALTERS: “Well, first of all, we do need tax reform, but under this
president, I don't believe we will get any sort of tax fairness. One way in order for us to create more jobs is
corporate tax reform. I mean, right now we have many corporations who are moving out of our country because
they just can't compete. And so if you want to look at people having fairness, we need to have a system where we
incentivize people to have a job and be able to keep more of their money.” [NPR All Things Considered, 9/18/15]

Walters Voted Against Preventing Tax Deductions For Executive Bonuses Exceeding $1 Million
2015: Walters Voted Against Preventing Tax Deductions For Executive Bonuses Exceeding $1 Million. In
January 2015, Walters voted against a “Van Hollen, D-Md., motion to commit the resolution to a select committee
comprised of the House majority and minority leaders and report it back immediately with an amendment that
would prevent companies that don't give their employees annual raises to keep pace with increases in costs of living
and labor productivity from claiming tax deductions for chief executive officer bonuses or other compensation
exceeding $1 million for other highly-paid executives or employees.” The motion failed, 168-243. [H Res 5, Vote
#5, 1/06/15; CQ, 1/06/15]

Walters Repeatedly Voted Against Legislation That Would Crack Down On Corporations That
Avoid Taxes By Moving Overseas
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill Preventing U.S. Corporations From Moving Overseas
To Dodge Paying Taxes. In January 2015, Walters voted for a “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on adoption of the resolution that would set the rules
for the 114th Congress.” According to the Democratic Leader’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would
require Congress to vote on the Stop Corporate Expatriation and Invest in America’s Infrastructure Act, which
would prevent U.S. corporations from renouncing their Americans citizenship to dodge taxes, and use that new
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revenue on projects to improve our nation’s infrastructure.” The previous question passed, 239 to 168. A vote
against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 5, Vote #4, 1/06/15; CQ, 1/6/15;
Democratic Leader’s office, 1/6/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration On A Vote To Re-Authorize A Long-Term Transportation Bill
And To Crack Down On Corporations That Avoid Taxes By Moving Overseas. In July 2015, Walters voted To
Block consideration on “a vote to re-authorize a long-term Transportation Bill that provides 6 years of funding so
states and localities can address critical infrastructure needs. The bill would also stop corporations that seek to
move abroad to avoid paying their taxes and use that money for transportation improvements here in America.” A
vote against the previous question was to force the vote on the long-term Transportation bill and the crackdown on
corporations that move overseas to avoid paying taxes. The motion to order the previous question passed, 245 to
182. [H Res 362, Vote #438, 7/15/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/15/15]

Estate Tax
Walters Voted To Repeal The Federal Estate Tax
2015: Walters Voted To Repeal The Estate Tax. In April 2015, Walters voted To Repeal the estate tax. “The
measure also would repeal the generation-skipping transfer tax and reduce the top marginal rate for the federal gift
tax from 40 percent to 35 percent.” The bill passed, 240-179. [HR 1105, Vote #161, 4/16/15; CQ News, 4/16/15]
2015: Walters: “I Was Pleased To Support The Death Tax Repeal Act Today - I'm Hopeful The Senate
Will Act Swiftly In The Passage Of This Common-Sense Bill.” “‘During a time of grieving over the loss of a
loved one, the last thing a family should have to worry about is the financial burden of the death tax,’ said Rep.
Mimi Walters. ‘Though it only accounts for a small portion of federal revenue, the death tax impacts families
tremendously, and is one of the biggest reasons that family businesses are forced close their doors for good.
When families are working hard to build a legacy in order to pass down opportunities to their future generations
– they shouldn’t be punished by the federal government with burdensome additional taxation. For this reason, I
was pleased to support the Death Tax Repeal Act today - I’m hopeful the Senate will act swiftly in the passage
of this common-sense bill.’” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 4/16/15]
USA Today: “Repealing Estate Tax Would Reward .2%.” “Of the nearly 3 million Americans who die
every year, only about two-tenths of 1% have enough assets to qualify. It's a rather exclusive group. This isn't
to disparage people who worked hard enough (or, in some cases, were lucky enough) to have estates that big.
It's just that, at a time when income inequality is one of the nation's most vexing problems, the 0.2% hardly
need extra help from Congress.” [Editorial, USA Today, 4/16/15]
CBPP: “Roughly 2 Of Every 1,000 Estates Face The Estate Tax.” “Today, 99.8 percent of estates owe no
estate tax at all, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation.[3] Only the estates of the wealthiest 0.2 percent
of Americans -- roughly 2 out of every 1,000 people who die -- owe any estate tax. (See Figure 1.) This is
because of the tax's high exemption amount, which has jumped from $650,000 per person in 2001 to $5.43
million per person in 2015.” [CBPP, “10 Facts You Should Know About The Federal Estate Tax,” 3/23/15]
Bill Impacted Fewer Than 6,000 Families. “This tax is levied on the portion of estates exceeding $5.43
million per person or $10.86 million per married couple, and because of those exemption levels, it affects less
than 1 percent of estates, or fewer than 6,000 families in 2014.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/19/15]
Bill Would Add $269 Billion To National Debt. “Voting 240 for and 179 against, the House on April 16
passed a GOP-sponsored bill (HR 1105) that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax in a way that
would add $269 billion to national debt through fiscal 2025.” [Albuquerque Journal, 4/19/15]
Politifact: False – “Estate Tax ‘In Many Cases’ Forces Family Farmers And Small Business Owners To
Sell Their Holdings. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates only 6 tenths of 1 percent of estates with
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farms qualified for the tax in 2013. The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that there were 20 small,
closely held farms and businesses that were subject to the tax that year. It’s unknown how many of them, if any
at all, were sold to pay the levy. So Hurt’s statement comes up empty. We rate it False.” [Politifact, 5/03/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Consider Estate Tax Repeal On House Floor. In April 2015, Walters voted for
considering a bill repealing the federal estate tax on the House floor. The rule was adopted, 242-182. [HRes 200,
Vote #155, 4/15/15; CQ Votes, 4/15/15]

Tax Pledge
Norquist Priased Walters And Other California Republicans In An An Op-Ed Following The Tax
Vote
Norquist: Tax Reform Will Benefit California. “Members of the California congressional delegation who voted
for the House tax reform bill - which includes Reps. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield; Devin Nunes, R-Tulare;
Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Beach; Steve Knight, R-Antelope Valley; Ken Calvert, R-Corona; Ed Royce, R-Fullerton;
Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale; Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley; Jeff Denham, R-Turlock; David Valadao, R-Hanford, and
Duncan D. Hunter, R-Alpine - should be commended for voting in the best interests of their constituents.” [Orange
County Register, 11/25/17]

Walters Signed Grover Norquist’s Tax Pledge
2014: Walters Signed Grover Norquist’s Tax Pledge And Supported Repealing The Higher Tax For Families
Making More Than $250,000. “Walters has signed Grover Norquist’s no-new-taxes pledge and also supports
repealing the higher tax for families making more than $250,000.” [Orange County Register, 5/12/14]

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Trade Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted for trade promotion authority.
 Walters said TPA was “vital to ensuring American global leadership.”
 Walters said that if America does not take the lead on trade, China will.
 Walters said protectionism was flawed, credited free trade with job creation in the United States.

Free Trade
Walters Said Free Trade Was “Very, Very Important,” Credited It With Creating “One In Five
Jobs In America”
2015: Walters Said That Passing TPA Was “Very, Very Important,” Noting That “One In Five Jobs In
America Are Created Because Of Free Trade.” BRZEZINSKI: “OK, then what do you think the most pressing
issue facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill that they're not attacking that they should be.” WALTERS: “Well,
currently, what we are working on is trade promotion authority. That issue we expect to take up by the end of the
month. And what trade promotion authority, or known as TPA is, it's really the framework of giving the president
the opportunity to negotiate trade agreements with other countries. And it's very, very important that we pass this
piece of legislation. It's bipartisan. One in five jobs in America are created because of free trade; 95 percent of the
consumers are outside of the United States. And, if America doesn't take the lead on trade, China's going to. And I
want America to set the standards and take the lead.” [MSNBC Morning Joe, VIDEO 0:46-1:30, 6/8/15]

Walters Championed Free Trade And Criticized Opponents Of Trade Whom She Claimed
Supported Protectionist Measures As “Flawed”
2015: Walters: “Free Trade Empowers The Individual To Make Decisions In His Best Interest Without
Undue Government Influence.” “I want to talk about why trade is so important to our economy. Why trade is a
conservative cause. And why trade is so vital to our nation. Simply put, free trade empowers the individual to make
decisions in his best interest without undue government influence.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 6/18/15]
2015: Walters: “Opponents Of Free Trade Will Say We Need Protectionist Measures To Maintain Certain
Industries. But That Is A Flawed Argument.” “That means higher quality products and lower prices, which
translates to improved standards of living and economic growth. Opponents of free trade will say we need
protectionist measures to maintain certain industries. But that is a flawed argument.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press
Release, 6/18/15]
2015: Walters: “Protectionist Measures May Benefit A Few In Select Industries, But Ultimately,
Protectionism Is More Harmful To The Nation’s Economic Health.” “Protectionist measures may benefit a few
in select industries, but ultimately, protectionism is more harmful to the nation’s economic health. Protected
industries become inefficient. Consumers are denied choice and American businesses face retaliatory trade
measures overseas. Bottom line: protectionism is an abandonment of the free market in favor of government
intervention.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 6/18/15]

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2015: Walters: “I'm Very Supportive Of Trade With Other Countries, And One Of The Biggest Concerns
We Have Is We Need To Set The Stage With Trade.” SIEGEL: “And Mimi Walters, the argument that you make
in response to that?” WALTERS: “Well, 1 in 5 jobs in America is a result from trade. So we have a disagreement
about the job issue, as you can tell. But I'm very supportive of trade with other countries, and one of the biggest
concerns we have is we need to set the stage with trade. If America does not set the stage and set the standards, then
China will. And I'm just sort of surprised I'm on the same page as President Obama on this one, but I am.” [NPR
All Things Considered, 5/21/15]

Walters Claimed American Manufacturers Have A $50 Billion Trade Surplus Compared To All
The Countries With Which The U.S. Has A Trade Agreement
2015: Walters: “If You Combine All 20 Countries That Have A Trade Agreement With The U.S., American
Manufacturers Enjoy A $50 Billion Trade Surplus.” “Free trade agreements allow us to remove trade barriers
and open U.S. products to overseas markets. Past agreements show American companies are the most innovative
and dynamic in the world – if provided an equal opportunity, they can compete and win. In fact, if you combine all
20 countries that have a trade agreement with the U.S., American manufacturers enjoy a $50 billion trade surplus.
Conversely, if you combine all the countries the U.S. does not have a free trade agreement with, American
manufacturers run a $500 billion deficit.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register, 6/12/15]

Trans Pacific Partnership
Walters Voted For Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)
2015: Walters Voted For Trade Promotion Authority. In June 2015, Walters voted for a “Ryan, R-Wis., motion
to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 2146) to allow public safety workers over the age of 50 to make
penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans, with an amendment that would grant Trade Promotion Authority,
under which implementing legislation for trade agreements negotiated by the administration would be considered
by Congress under expedited procedures and could not be amended.” The motion passed 218 to 208. [HR 2146,
Vote #374, 6/18/15; CQ, 6/18/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Trade Promotion Authority. In June 2015, Walters voted for a “Division III of the
Ryan, R-Wis., motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill that would provide Trade Promotion Authority
for trade agreements negotiated by the administration, under which they would be considered by Congress under
expedited procedures without amendment, and would extend Trade Adjustment Assistance programs to help
displaced U.S. workers. The portion of the Senate amendment covered by the division would authorize special
‘trade promotion authority’ for congressional consideration of legislation to implement U.S. trade agreements,
under which such agreements would be considered in Congress under an expedited process and would be subject to
simple up-or-down votes so they could not be amended. The expedited authority would apply to trade agreements
entered into before July 1, 2018, although the bill would allow for extensions.” The motion was agreed to 219 to
211. [HR 1314, Vote #362; CQ, 6/12/15]

Walters Said TPA Was “Vital To Ensuring American Global Leadership”
2015: Walters: “Mr. Speaker, Let Us Set The Table For Free Trade. Let Us Pass TPA.” “The famed
economist Milton Friedman said free trade ultimately forces competitors ‘to put up or shut up.’ Mr. Speaker, let us
set the table for free trade. Let us pass TPA. I know American businesses will put up. I yield back.” [Rep. Mimi
Walters, Press Release, 6/18/15]
2015: Walters Said That Passing Trade Promotion Authority Is “Vital To Ensuring American Global
Leadership And Creating Opportunities.” “This week, Congress has a historic opportunity to unite behind an
issue that will create jobs, raise wages and solidify the U.S. as the leader in the 21st century economy. On Friday,
the House is expected to vote on a bill known as trade promotion authority, or TPA. This legislation would
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empower Congress to dictate the terms of free trade agreements and ensure the U.S. secures the best trade deal
possible for American workers, manufacturers, farmers and ranchers. This issue shares broad bipartisan support
ranging from Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Congressman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and President Obama. Its passage is
vital to ensuring American global leadership and creating opportunities for good-paying, high-quality jobs for the
American people.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register, 6/12/15]
2015: Walters Said Congress Must Enact TPA In Order To Get The “Best Possible Deal” On TPP And The
Transatlantic Trade And Investment Partnership. “Currently, the U.S. is negotiating numerous free trade
agreements, the most notable being the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Partnership. A vote on either of these trade agreements is not likely to occur this year; however, in order to ensure
that America gets the best possible deal on these FTAs, Congress must enact TPA.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County
Register, 6/12/15]
2015: Walters: “I Urge My Colleagues In The House And The American People To Rally Behind Trade
Promotion Authority As It Comes Up For A Vote.” “Most importantly, if Congress fails to pass TPA and set the
trade rules of the global economy, China will. We simply cannot cede our role as the global leader in the 21st
century. I urge my colleagues in the House and the American people to rally behind trade promotion authority as it
comes up for a vote.” [Mimi Walters, Orange County Register, 6/12/15]

2015: Walters Led The Freshman Class Of Republican Representatives In Sending A Letter To
President Obama Urging Swift Action On Enacting TPA
2015: Mimi Walters And Tom Emmer Led The Freshman Class Of Republican Representatives In Sending
A Letter To President Obama Urging Swift Action On Enacting TPA. “U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer
(MN-06) and Mimi Walters (CA-45) released the following statements after sending a letter to President Obama
urging swift action on enacting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. Walters and Emmer led the freshman
class in sending the letter, with more than two dozen of their freshman colleagues signing in support. Text of this
letter can be found here.” [Rep. Tom Emmer, Press Release, 3/9/15]

China
Walters Said If America Does Not Take The Lead On Trade, China Will
2015: Walters Said “One In Five Jobs In America Are Created Because Of Free Trade,” Adding That “If
America Doesn’t Take The Lead On Trade, China Is Going To.” BRZEZINSKI: “OK, then what do you think
the most pressing issue facing lawmakers on Capitol Hill that they're not attacking that they should be.”
WALTERS: “Well, currently, what we are working on is trade promotion authority. That issue we expect to take
up by the end of the month. And what trade promotion authority, or known as TPA is, it's really the framework of
giving the president the opportunity to negotiate trade agreements with other countries. And it's very, very
important that we pass this piece of legislation. It's bipartisan. One in five jobs in America are created because of
free trade; 95 percent of the consumers are outside of the United States. And, if America doesn't take the lead on
trade, China's going to. And I want America to set the standards and take the lead.” [MSNBC Morning Joe,
Transcript via Federal News Service, 6/8/15]

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Transportation Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted against long term transportation bills that would have funded infrastructure projects by
prohibiting corporations from moving overseas to avoid taxes.
 Walters voted against authorizing $750 million for positive train control that could have prevented
accidents like the May 2015 Amtrak collision.

Funding
Walters Voted Against Long Term Transportation Bills That Would Have Funded Infrastructure
Projects By Prohibiting Corporations From Moving Overseas To Avoid Taxes
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of A Long Term Transportation Bill. In July 2015, Walters
voted for to block consideration of a vote to “re-authorize a long-term Transportation Bill that provides 6 years of
funding so states and localities can address critical infrastructure needs.” The previous question carried, 239-167. A
vote against the previous question was to force the vote on a long term transportation bill. [H Res 369, Vote #450,
7/22/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/22/15]
Bill Would Also Target Corporations Moving Abroad To Avoid Paying Taxes, Instead Reinvest Money
In Transportation Improvements. The bill also intended to “stop corporations that seek to move abroad to
avoid paying their taxes and use that money for transportation improvements here in America.” A vote against
the previous question was to force the vote on a bill to stop corporations moving abroad to avoid paying taxes.
[H Res 369, Vote #450, 7/22/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/22/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Long-Term Transportation Bill That Would Fund
Domestic Infrastructure By Prohibiting Corporations From Moving Overseas To Avoid Taxes. In July 2015,
Walters voted for to block consideration of a vote to “re-authorize a long-term Transportation Bill that provides 6
years of funding so states and localities can address critical infrastructure needs. The bill would also stop
corporations that seek to move abroad to avoid paying their taxes and use that money for transportation
improvements here in America.” The previous question carried, 240-167. A vote against the previous question was
to force the vote on long-term transportation funding. [H Res 380, Vote #470, 7/28/15; Democratic Leader –
Previous Questions, 2/03/15]

Amtrak
Walters Voted Against Authorizing $750 Million For Positive Train Control That Could Have
Prevented Accidents Like The May 2015 Amtrak Collision
2015: Walters Voted Against Amendment To Authorize $750 Million In Positive Train Control That Could
Have Prevented Amtrak Collision. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to authorize $750 million
in positive train control. “House Democrats wanted increased funding for an automated train control system that
could have prevented last week's deadly Amtrak crash included in a surface transportation bill being voted on
Tuesday. . . . A spokesman for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Democrats were offering a
motion to recommit on the road and transit measure that the House is voting on Tuesday that would boost the
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federal government's funding for the automated train control system to $750 million.” [The Hill, 5/19/15; HR 2353,
Vote #248, 5/19/15]

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Veterans Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters voted to underfund Veterans’ Affairs programs.
 Walters voted to block a bill to exempt the VA from the Trump administration’s hiring freeze.
 Walters voted against allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately suspend employees
without pay for threatening public health or safety.
 Walters voted against protecting whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
 Walters said she was able to understand the “the sacrifice that our troops make” because she is the
daughter of a marine.
 As state senator, Walters did not vote on a bill that would give residents of California’s veterans homes
and their advisory bodies a voice before the legislature.

Department Of Veterans Affairs
Funding
Walters Voted For A Bill That Would Make More Money Available For The Veterans Choices Fund
Walters Voted For Suspending The Rules And Passing A Bill That Would Make More Funds Available For
The Veterans Choice Fund. In July 2017, Walters voted for: “Roe, R-Tenn., motion to suspend the rules and pass
the bill that would make available an additional $2 billion in funding for the Veterans Choice Fund, without fiscal
year limitation. The bill would extend until Dec. 31, 2027, the current cap on per-month payment of VA pensions to
certain veterans residing at VA nursing care facilities, as well as the VA’s authority to collect fees for VA housing
loans and the VA’s authority to obtain and use income information from the Social Security Administration and the
IRS to validate an application for VA benefits.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 219-186. [S 114, Vote #408,
7/24/17; CQ, 7/24/17]
Walters Voted To Underfund Veterans’ Affairs Programs
2015: Walters Voted For A MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill That Underfunded VA By More Than $1
Billion. In April 2015, Walters voted for “Passage of the bill, as amended, that would provide $171.1 billion in
fiscal 2016 for the Veterans Affairs department, military construction and military housing. It would provide $76.6
billion in discretionary spending, including $60.2 billion for veterans' health programs. The bill would provide
$94.5 billion in mandatory spending for veterans' service-connected compensation, benefits and pensions. The total
also includes $7.7 billion for military construction, including $1.4 billion for military family housing. The bill
would provide $167.3 billion in advance appropriations for certain VA medical care accounts for fiscal 2017.” The
bill passed 225 to 163. [HR 2029, Vote #193, 4/30/15; CQ, 4/30/15]
The Hill: VA Secretary Robert McDonald Warned The Spending Bill Would “[Fall] Short” Of The
Resources Needed For Veterans. “Addressing the Democrats at a closed-door caucus meeting in the Capitol
Wednesday, VA Secretary Robert McDonald warned the lawmakers that the GOP's $77 billion bill funding the
department and military construction projects in fiscal 2016 falls short of the resources needed to provide health
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and other services to the nation's veterans. Relaying McDonald's message, Rep. Xavier Becerra (Calif.),
chairman of the Democratic Caucus, said the GOP's bill would scale back health benefits for roughly 70,000
veterans, while also denying funds for medical research, education and veterans’ cemeteries.” [The Hill,
4/29/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment To Increase VA Funding For Veterans Medical Services By
$15 Million. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would have added $15 million to VA funding for
veterans medical services. The motion failed 181 to 236. [HR 2029, Vote #192, Motion to Recommit with
Instructions, 4/30/15]

Hiring
Walters Voted Twice To Block A Bill To Exempt The VA From The Trump Administration’s Hiring Freeze
June 2016: Walters Voted For Blocking Legislation To Prohibit A Hiring Freeze At The Department Of
Veterans Affairs. In June 2017, Walters voted for: “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 378).” According to the Congressional Record,
Rep. Hasting said, “if we defeat the previous question, I am going to offer an amendment to the rule to bring up
Representative Schrader's bill, H.R. 696, which would prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Department of
Veterans Affairs.” A vote for the previous question was a vote to block a prohibition of a hiring freeze at the VA.
The previous question carried, 229-189.” [H Res 378, Vote #302, 6/13/17; CQ, 6/13/17; Congressional Record
6/13/17]
March 2017: Walters Voted To Block A Bill To Exempt The VA From The Trump Administration’s Hiring
Freeze. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule that would provide for House floor consideration of a bill (HR
1259).” According to Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL), a vote for the motion was a vote to block “an amendment to the
rule to bring up HR 696, Representative Schrader's bill to exempt the Department of Veterans Affairs from Donald
John Trump's hiring freeze. As we have already discussed, my amendment to allow the VA Secretary to fill vacant
positions, regardless of whether they were vacated before or after the hiring freeze, was blocked last night in the
Rules Committee. There are nearly 47,000 vacant positions within the VA, and we should not be limiting the VA's
authority to fill these positions, especially as we continue to work towards reducing patient wait times.” The motion
was agreed to by a vote of 227-185. [HRes 198, Vote #162, 3/16/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions,
3/16/17; Congressional Record, H2099, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]

Whistleblowers
Walters Voted For A Bill To Protect Whistleblowers In The Veterans Administration
Walters Voted For A Bill To Protect VA Whistleblowers. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “Passage of the
bill that would set specific penalties for federal supervisors who retaliate against an employee who discloses waste,
fraud or abuse. It would require a supervisor to be suspended for at least three days for an initial offense, and would
require a supervisor to be fired for a second offense. It would also require the VA to develop a plan to protect the
medical records of employees and would prohibit VA employees from accessing medical files for demographic
information when another non-medical database is available.” The bill passed, 420-0. [S 585, Vote #568, 10/12/17;
CQ, 10/12/17]
Walters Voted For An Amendment That Would Extend The VA Whistleblower Protection Bill
Provisions To Apply To Any Federal Employee Disclosure Regarding The Violation Of Any Law Or
Regulation Related To Travel. In October 2017, Walters voted for: “O'Halleran, D-Ariz., motion to recommit
the bill to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to report it back
immediately with an amendment that would extend the bill's provisions to apply to any federal employee
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disclosure regarding the violation of any law or regulation related to travel by the head of an agency or a
political appointee.” The motion was rejected, 232-190. [S 585, Vote #567, 10/12/17; CQ, 10/12/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A Senate Bill To Protect VA Whistleblowers. In October 2017,
Walters voted for: “Adoption of the rule (H Res 562) that would set specific penalties for federal supervisors
who retaliate against an employee who discloses waste, fraud or abuse. It would also require the VA to develop
a plan to protect the medical records of employees and would prohibit VA employees from accessing medical
files for demographic information when another non-medical database is available. The rule would also provide
for motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of Oct. 12 and 13, 2017.” The rule was adopted, 234185. [H Res 562, Vote #561, 10/11/17; CQ, 10/11/17]

VA Wait Times Scandal
Walters Voted Against Allowing The Department of Veterans Affairs To Immediately Suspend Employees
Without Pay For Threatening Public Health Or Safety
2015: Walters Voted Against Allowing The Department of Veterans Affairs To Immediately Suspend
Employees Without Pay For Threatening Public Health Or Safety. In July 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment granting the Veterans Affairs Department the authority to suspend without pay any employee whose
performance or misconduct threatens public health and safety. Rep. Mark Takano, sponsor of the amendment in the
nature of a substitution said during debate on the House floor, “My substitute would mean that, if a VA employee's
behavior threatened veterans' health or safety, VA could immediately fire that employee. Current law only allows
VA to ask such an employee to leave work while still receiving pay. My substitute would also cap paid
administrative leave at 14 days so VA employees would not sit at home and collect a paycheck while fighting a
disciplinary action. My substitute would shield our bold VA whistleblowers by protecting existing laws and
requiring the VA to backpay any whistleblower unjustly fired for reporting wrongdoing.” The substitute
amendment failed, 191 to 233. [HR 1994, Vote #487, 7/29/15; H.Amdt.693, 7/29/15]
Walters Voted Against Protecting Whistleblowers At The Department Of Veterans Affairs
2015: Walters Voted Against Protecting Whistleblowers At The Department Of Veterans Affairs. In July
2015, Walters voted against a motion to protect VA whistleblowers “who strive to ensure public health and safety,
and are willing to expose discrimination and malfeasance, from being fired at will.” The motion failed 184 to 241.
[HR 1994, Vote #488, 7/29/15; Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Motions to Recommit, 7/29/15]

State Veterans Homes
Walters Did Not Vote On A Bill That Would Give Residents Of California’s Veterans Homes And
Their Advisory Bodies A Voice Before The Legislature
2011: Walters Did Not Vote On A Bill That Would Give Residents Of California’s Veterans Homes And
Their Advisory Bodies A Voice Before The Legislature. “Time is running out to move bills through this year's
legislative session, and Sen. Noreen Evan has scheduled a news conference to highlight a measure expected to
come up for a vote this morning in the Assembly. The Santa Rosa Democrat's Senate Bill 10 is intended to give
residents of the state's veterans homes and their advisory bodies a voice before the Legislature. The Senate passed
the measure 37-0 back in May, with Republicans Tony Strickland, Mimi Walters and Mark Wyland not voting.
Supporters expect the Assembly to approve the bill today and send it to Gov. Jerry Brown.” [Sacramento Bee,
8/18/11; SB-10, chaptered 9/6/11]
The Veterans' Home Allied Council And The American Legion Backed The Measure. “Former Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed similar legislation last year after the California Department of Veterans Affairs
opposed it. This year, the Veterans' Home Allied Council and the American Legion, which is a member of the
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California State Commanders Veterans Council, are the groups backing the measure, while the California State
Commanders Veterans Council itself is opposing it, according to a Senate analysis.” [Sacramento Bee, 8/18/11]

‘Understanding’ Veterans
Walters Said She Was Able To Understand The “The Sacrifice That Our Troops Make” Because
She Was The Daughter Of A Marine
2015: Walters Said That Being The Daughter Of A Marine, She Understands “The Sacrifice That Our
Troops Make To Serve And Defend This Great Nation.” “As the daughter of a U.S. Marine, I understand the
sacrifice that our troops make to serve and defend this great nation. For this reason, I was pleased to support today’s
bill which would give our troops a well-deserved 2.3% pay raise - 1% higher than the President’s request. H.R.
2685 would also enhance our national security by equipping and preparing our military force with the tools and
resources they need to keep our country safe.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 6/11/15]

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Women’s Issues
Significant Findings
 Walters Voted For A 20-Week Abortion Ban With Exceptions For Rape And Incest Only If It Had Been
Reported To Law Enforcement, But Not To Save The Health Of A Pregnant Woman
 Walters voted to reverse a rule prohibiting states from withholding grants to Planned Parenthood.
 Walters repeatedly voted for legislation that would prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for
abortion services or health insurance plans that would include abortion coverage.
 Walters voted against adding exception to anti-choice bill to protect the health of the woman.
 Walters voted to restrict a woman’s right to choose after 20 weeks.
 Walters repeatedly voted to block funding to Planned Parenthood and voted for a bill that would make it
easier for states to defund Planned Parenthood.
 Walters voted to establish select committee to investigate fetal tissue donation in response to edited
Planned Parenthood videos.
 Walters voted against the Paycheck Fairness Act and against a motion that would have protected
“women’s rights to equal wages.”
 Walters voted against consideration of an amendment that prevented insurance plans from charging
women higher premiums than men.
 Walters voted against increasing funding to assist victims in cases of sexual assault, violence against
women, missing & exploited children.

Abortion
Between 2015 And 2017, Walters Moved To The Right On Abortion Issues
2017: Walters Voted For A 20-Week Abortion Ban With Exceptions For Rape And Incest Only If It Had
Been Reported To Law Enforcement, But Not To Save The Health Of A Pregnant Woman
Walters Voted For A 20-Week Abortion Ban Imposing Criminal Penalties On Doctors, With Exceptions For
Rape And Incest Only If It Had Been Reported To Law Enforcement. In October 2017, Walters voted for:
“Passage of the bill that would prohibit abortions in cases where the probable age of the fetus is 20 weeks or later
and would impose criminal penalties on doctors who violate the ban. It would provide exceptions for cases in which
the woman's life is in danger as well as for pregnancies that are a result of rape for pregnancies that are a result of
rape against an adult woman, if the woman received counseling or medical treatment for the rape at least 48 hours
prior to the abortion. An exception would be provided for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest against a minor
if the rape or incest had been previously reported to law enforcement or another government agency authorized to
act on reports of child abuse. The bill would require a second doctor trained in neonatal resuscitation to be present
for abortions where the fetus has the ‘potential’ to survive outside the womb.” The bill passed, 237-189. [HR 36,
Vote #549, 10/3/17; CQ, 10/3/17]
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Walters Voted Against An Amendment To The 20-Week Abortion Ban Allowing For An Exception For
An Abortion Necessary To Save The Health Of A Pregnant Woman. In October 2017, Walters voted
against: “Brownley, D-Calif., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions
to report it back immediately with an amendment that would add an exception to the 20-week abortion ban for
abortions necessary to save the health of the pregnant woman.” The motion was rejected, 238-187. [HR 36,
Vote #548, 10/3/17; CQ, 10/3/17]
Walters Voted For Consideration Of A 20-Week Abortion Ban. In October 2017, Walters voted for:
“Adoption of the rule (H Res 548) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 36) that
would prohibit abortions in cases where the probable age of the fetus is 20 weeks or later and would impose
criminal penalties on doctors who violate the ban, with certain exceptions.” The rule was adopted, 233-187.
[HR 36, Vote #547, 10/3/17; CQ, 10/3/17]
2015: Walters Described Herself As ‘Pro-Life,’ But Said Her Focus Is On The Economy Rather Than
Abortion Issues
Orange County Register: “Walters Describe[d] Herself As ‘Pro-Life,” But Said Her Focus Was On
“Bolstering The Economy And Making Government More Efficient, Not On Abortion Issues.” “Although
some female GOP candidates are open about abortion rights, Walters took a middle-of-the-road approach and
managed to keep the issue out of the spotlight in her race. A Catholic, Walters describes herself as ‘pro-life’ but
said her focus in Washington will be on bolstering the economy and making government more efficient, not on
abortion issues.” [Orange County Register, 7/23/15]
While Walters Has Sponsored Or Co-Sponsored Two Abortion Bills, She Has Only Sponsored Or CoSponsored One Bill Related To Economics And Public Finance. In 2017, Walters co-sponsored a bill “to
make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland-security, and non-veterans-affairs
discretionary spending for each of the fiscal years 2017 and 2018.” According to Congress.gov, this is the only
bill she has sponsored or co-sponsored related to “economics and public finance.” [H.R. 85, 115th Congress,
introduced 1/3/17]
2014: Walters Would Not Say Whether Roe v. Wade Should Be Overturned, Adding That “The Choice Issue
Has Been Decided”
2014: Walters Would Not Say Whether She Wanted Roe v. Wade Overturned, Adding That “The Choice
Issue Has Been Decided.” “Walters, 51, believes marriage should be between a man and a woman. She describes
herself as ‘pro-life’ but wouldn’t say whether she wanted Roe v. Wade overturned. ‘The choice issue has been
decided,’ she said.” [Orange County Register, 5/12/14]
2004: Walters Claimed She Opposed Abortion, “Except When A Pregnancy Posed Life-Threatening Risks
To The Mother, Or In Cases Of Rape Or Incest”
2004: San Diego Union-Tribune: Walters Opposed Abortion, “Except When A Pregnancy Posed LifeThreatening Risks To The Mother, Or In Cases Of Rape Or Incest.” According to a correction issued by the
San Diego Union-Tribune, “A story Thursday about the 73rd Assembly District race reported that Republican
candidate Mimi Walters supports abortion rights. In fact, Walters says she opposes abortion except when a
pregnancy poses life-threatening risks to the mother or in cases of rape or incest.” [San Diego Union-Tribune,
9/18/04]
2004: Walters Said She Believed That Opposition To Abortion Access Should Be Removed From The
Republican Platform

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2004: Walters Said She Believed Republicans Should Remove Opposition To Abortion From The
Republican Platform Due To The Issue’s Divisive Nature. “Wilson and Walters support abortion only when a
pregnancy poses risks to the mother or in cases of rape and incest, and Walters says the divisive issue should be
removed from the Republican platform altogether.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 2/14/04]

But Cosponsored Bills And Taken Multiple Votes That Would Undermine Abortion Access
2015: Walters Said A Bill She Cosponsored To Block Federal Funding For Abortion Was A “Vital Bill” That
Would “Save Lives”
2015: Walters Cosponsored The No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion And Abortion Insurance Full
Disclosure Act. “The House did easily pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance
Full Disclosure Act of 2015, sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.). White House advisers said they would
recommend a veto should the bill reach the president’s desk. The Hyde Amendment already prevents the use of
federal funds to pay for abortion, except in cases of incest, rape and life endangerment of the mother. That is passed
every year as part of an appropriations bill, but this bill would make that permanent law. The House bill would also
restrict small businesses from getting an Affordable Care Act tax credit if they purchase employee health plans that
include abortion coverage on the Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP exchange.” [Library of
Congress, H.R. 7, Co-Sponsored, 1/21/15; Politico, 1/22/15]
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill Blocking Federal Funding For Abortion, Including Tax Credits For
Small Businesses Providing Healthcare That Includes Abortion Coverage. In January 2015, Walters voted
for, “Passage of the bill that would permanently prohibit the use of federal funds, facilities or staff to provide
abortion coverage and services, except in cases of rape or incest and for saving the life of the woman. It also
would prohibit individuals and small business from receiving federal subsidies and small businesses from
receiving federal subsidies and tax credits under the 2010 health care overhaul to purchase plans that cover
abortions.” The bill passed by a vote of 242-179. [HR 7, Vote #45, 1/22/15; CQ, 1/22/15]
Bill Would Give Big Insurance Companies Incentive To Drop Abortion Coverage. “The bill gives insurers
a big incentive to drop abortion coverage from their plans, or risk losing the large pool of consumers who
receive the law's subsidies. Abortion coverage is historically relatively ubiquitous in health plans, so the effect
could be far-reaching.” [National Journal, 1/28/14]
2015: On The 42nd Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, Walters Voiced Support For The No Taxpayer
Funding For Abortion Act, Which She Called A “Vital Bill” That Would “Save Lives.” Mr. PITTS.
“Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Mimi Walters).”
Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. “Madam Speaker, I rise today on the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme
Court's decision in Roe v. Wade in support of H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This vital bill
establishes that no taxpayer funds be used for abortion, including plans that cover abortion under the President's
health care law. These restrictions will save lives. According to the research by the Guttmacher Institute,
policies that cut taxpayer funds towards abortion will actually prevent 25 percent or more of the abortions that
would otherwise take place.” [Congressional Record, 114th Congress, 1/22/15; H.R. 7, 114th Congress,
Introduced 1/21/15]
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation To Prohibit Transporting A Minor Across State Lines To Obtain
An Abortion
2015: Walters Co-Sponsored A Bill To Prohibit Transporting A Minor Child Across A State Line To Obtain
An Abortion. “Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain
an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the
minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception
for an abortion necessary to save the life of the minor.” [Library of Congress, H.R. 803, Co-sponsored 2/5/15]

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Associated Press: Critics, “Including Some Republicans,” Argue That Parental Notification Laws Could
Lead To Minors Facing “Physical Harm If Their Parents Were Informed About The Pregnancy.” “But
critics, including some Republicans, say allowing minors to have abortions without involving their parents is
the entire point. In some cases, they argue, the pregnancy is a result of incest or rape. In others, minors could
face physical harm if their parents were informed about the pregnancy.” [Associated Press, 2/28/17]
2017: Walters Voted To Prohibit Federal Funds From Being Used To Pay For Abortion Services Or Health
Insurance Plans That Would Include Abortion Coverage
2017: Walters Voted To Prohibit Federal Funds From Being Used To Pay For Abortion Services Or Health
Insurance Plans That Include Abortion Coverage And Would Ban Multistate Health Plans The Provide
Abortion Coverage From State Exchanges. In January 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would
permanently prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for abortion services or health insurance plans that
include abortion coverage. It also would prohibit the District of Columbia from using its own local funds to provide
or pay for abortions. Individuals and small businesses also could not receive tax credits under the 2010 health care
law related to purchases of health insurance plans that include abortion coverage. The bill would require the Office
of Personnel Management to ensure that, starting in 2018, no multistate qualified health plan offered in a state
insurance exchange provides coverage that includes abortion. The provisions would not apply to pregnancies
resulting from rape or incest, or to situations where the woman would die unless an abortion is performed.” The bill
passed by a vote of 238-183. [HR 7, Vote #65, 1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17]
2015: Walters Voted Against Adding An Exception To Protect The Health Of The Woman To Anti-Choice
Bill
2015: Walters Voted Against Adding An Exception To Protect The Health Of The Woman In A 20-Week
Abortion Ban Bill. In May 2015, Walters voted against adding a woman’s health exception to a 20-week abortion
bill. “U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley’s attempt to amend a bill calling for a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy
was defeated Wednesday, and the House went on to pass the ban. The Westlake Village Democrat’s motion and
amendment would have added language to the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act that would have
permitted abortions after 20 weeks if a woman’s health were at risk. It was defeated on a mostly party-line 181-246
vote.” [H.R. 36, Vote #222, 5/13/15; Ventura County Star, 5/13/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Restrict A Woman’s Right To Choose After 20 Weeks
2015: Walters Voted To Restrict A Woman’s Right To Choose After 20 Weeks, Including Requiring 48Hour Waiting Period For Rape Survivors. In May 2015, Walters voted for “a bill banning abortions after 20
weeks of pregnancy in a party-line vote on Wednesday.” According to The Hill, “But the bill did not change a
provision that allows victims of incest to receive an abortion only if they are under 18 years old … The new version
of the House bill also includes a two-day waiting period for rape victims. Doctors must also ensure that victims
have received medical treatment or counseling during that time.” [HR 36, Vote #223, 5/13/15; The Hill, 5/13/15;
The Hill, 5/11/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Protect Language Banning Federal Money For Abortion In NIH And FDA Funding
2015: Walters Voted Against An Amendment Stripping Language From LHHSE Approps Prohibiting
Federal Money For Abortion In NIH And FDA Funding. In July 2015, Walters voted against “a Democratic
amendment to strip bill language added in the final stages that would make policy riders in the fiscal 2016 LaborHHS-Education appropriations bill – including those prohibiting federal dollars for abortion – applicable to the NIH
and FDA funding stream.” The amendment failed, 176 to 245. [HR 6, Vote #432, 7/10/15; CQ News, 7/10/15]
2015: Walters Voted For A Bill Requiring Doctors To Provide Medical Care To Aborted Fetuses That Show
Signs Of Life
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2015: Walters Voted For A Bill Requiring Doctors To Provide Medical Care To Aborted Fetuses That Show
Signs Of Life. In September 2015, Walters voted for: “Passage of the bill that would require health care
practitioners to give the same level of care to an infant born alive during a failed abortion as they would give to any
other infant born at the same gestational age. The bill also would require health care practitioners to ensure that
these infants are immediately sent to a hospital. Health care practitioners and hospital and abortion clinic employees
who know about a violation would be required to report the failure to comply with these requirements to law
enforcement. People who violate these requirements regarding level of care and reporting violations would be
subject to criminal fines or up to five years in prison, or both. The bill would prohibit the prosecution of mothers of
born-alive infants for either conspiracy to violate born-alive protections or as accessory to the crime. The bill also
would allow mothers to file lawsuits against health care providers who fail to appropriately care for born-alive
infants from failed abortions.” The bill passed, 248 to 177. [HR 3504, Vote #506, 9/18/15; CQ, 9/18/15]
Doctors Would Face Up To 5 Years In Prison If They Were Found To Not Follow The Legislation. “Per
the bill, ‘the term ‘born alive’ means the complete expulsion or extraction from his or her mother, at any stage
of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or has a beating heart, pulsation of the
umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been
cut.’ Physicians could face up to five years of prison time for lack of adherence to this measure and may also
face civil suits from women who wish to press charges.” [Yahoo News, 9/18/15]
President Of The American Congress Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists Called The Legislation “A
Disservice To America’s Women And Gross Legislative Interference Into The Practice Of Medicine.” “In
a statement, Mark S. DeFrancesco, MD, president of the American Congress of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, called the passage of H.R. 3504 ‘a disservice to America’s women and gross legislative
interference into the practice of medicine, putting politicians between women and their trusted doctors. This bill
and others like it are part of a larger attempt to deny women access to safe, legal, evidence-based abortion
care,’ he said in the statement. ‘We urge the United States Senate and the President to stand with women and
stand up for safe medical care, by preventing this and other legislation like it to become law.” [Yahoo News,
9/18/15]

Planned Parenthood
Walters Voted 12 Times To Defund Or Attack Planned Parenthood
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Voted To Reverse Obama Rule Preventing States From Withholding Grants From Planned Parenthood.
[HJRes 43, Vote #99, 2/16/17; USA Today, 2/16/17]
Voted To Double The Budget For The Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood. [H Res 933,
Vote #595, 12/1/16; The Hill, 12/1/16]
Voted To Override The President’s Veto Of A Bill To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And Block
Funding Of Planned Parenthood For A Year. [HR 3762, Vote #53, 2/02/16, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes,
2/02/16]
Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And Defunding Planned Parenthood For One Year. [HR
3762, Vote #6, 1/06/16; The Hill, 1/6/16]
Voted For Reconciliation Bill To Repeal Key Sections Of The Affordable Care Act And Defund Planned
Parenthood. [HR 3762, Vote #568, 10/23/15; Washington Post, 10/23/15]
Voted To Establish Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood. [H Res 461, Vote #538, 10/07/15;
CQ Floor Votes, 10/7/15]
Voted To Attach Measure To Defund Planned Parenthood To Spending Measure Necessary To Avert
Government Shutdown. [H Con Res 79, Vote #527, 9/30/15; New York Times, 10/1/15]
Voted For Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. [HR 3495, Vote #524,
9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]
Voted Against Motion To Protect Women’s Access To Life-Saving Health Services, Including Planned
Parenthood. [HR 3495, Vote #523, 9/29/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 9/30/15]
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Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. [H
Res 444, Vote #521, 9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]
Voted To Defund Planned Parenthood. [H.R. 3134, Vote #505, 9/18/15; CQ, 9/23/15]
Voted Against Preventing Attempt To Defund Planned Parenthood. [H.R. 3134, Vote #504, 9/18/15;
Democratic Leader – Motions To Recommit, 9/18/15]

Walters Repeatedly Voted To Defund Or Attack Planned Parenthood
2017: Walters Voted To Reverse Obama Rule Preventing States From Withholding Grants From Planned
Parenthood. In February 2017, Walters voted To Overturn “an Obama-era rule banning states from denying
federal funds to Planned Parenthood and other health care providers that perform abortions. The rule was designed
to prohibit states from withholding family planning funding from providers for reasons other than their ability to
offer family-planning services.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 230-188. [HJRes 43, Vote #99, 2/16/17;
USA Today, 2/16/17]
2016: Walters Voted To Double The Budget For Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood. In
December 2016, Walters voted for “an additional $800,000 for the select committee investigating abortion provider
practices, doubling its budget for the year. […] The panel is now likely to spend nearly $1.6 million in total over
the course of just under a year after the House previously approved a $790,000 budget.” The resolution passed 234181. [H Res 933, Vote #595, 12/1/16; The Hill, 12/1/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Override The President’s Veto Of A Bill To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And
Block Funding Of Planned Parenthood For A Year. In February 2016, Walters voted To Override the
President’s veto of a bill to “repeal portions of the 2010 health care law and block federal funding for Planned
Parenthood for one year. The bill would zero-out the law's penalties for noncompliance with the law's requirements
for most individuals to obtain health coverage and employers to offer health insurance. The bill would scrap in
2018 the law's Medicaid expansion, as well as subsidies to help individuals buy coverage through the insurance
exchanges. It also would scrap certain taxes included in the law, including the tax on certain high-value employersponsored health insurance plans.” The override required a two-thirds majority to pass, but failed 241 to 186. [HR
3762, Vote #53, 2/02/16, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]
2016: Walters Voted To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And Defunding Planned Parenthood For One
Year. In January 2016, Walters voted for repeal the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood. “The
House on Wednesday passed legislation that would repeal much of ObamaCare and defund Planned Parenthood for
one year, sending the measure to President Obama's desk. The bill passed by a vote of 240 to 181.” [HR 3762, Vote
#6, 1/06/16; The Hill, 1/06/16]
2015: Walters Voted For Reconciliation Bill To Repeal Key Sections Of The Affordable Care Act And
Defund Planned Parenthood. In October, 2015, Walters voted for a “budget reconciliation bill that seeks to gut
Obamacare by repealing key sections of the law, including the individual and employer mandate and the so-called
‘cadillac’ tax, which targets high-end employer-sponsored health plans. In addition, it would block funding for
Planned Parenthood for one year and divert that spending to other women’s health programs.” The bill passed 240189. [HR 3762, Vote #568, 10/23/15; Washington Post, 10/23/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Establish Select Committee To Investigate Fetal Tissue Donation. In October 2015,
Walters voted for a bill that would “establish a select investigative subcommittee under the House Energy and
Commerce Committee. The panel would be responsible for investigating and reporting on issues related to fetal
tissue donation, fetal tissue procurement, federal funding for abortion services, and late-term abortions.” The bill
passed 242-184. [H Res 461, Vote #538, 10/07/15; CQ Floor Votes, 10/07/15]
The Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood Was Given Broad Jurisdiction To Investigate
Abortion Practices, Including Recommendations To Change Abortion Laws. Although the select
committee was formed in response to videos edited to implicate that Planned Parenthood sold fetus tissue for
profit, “[t]he words ‘Planned Parenthood’ do not appear in the resolution establishing the special committee. Its
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jurisdiction is considerably broader, encompassing ‘medical procedures and business practices used by entities
involved in fetal tissue procurement’ and ‘any other relevant matters with respect to fetal tissue procurement.’
It also permits the committee to probe the subject of federal funding for abortion providers generally, the
practices of providers who perform abortions in the second and third trimesters, and ‘medical procedures for
the care of a child born alive as a result of an attempted abortion.’ The committee is also empowered to
recommend changes in laws or regulations based on its findings.” [Washington Post, 10/07/15; USA Today,
10/07/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Adding Language To Continuing Resolution To Defund Planned Parenthood. In
September 2015, Walters voted for “adoption of the concurrent resolution (H Con Res 79) that would require the
House enrolling clerk to add language to the CR defunding Planned Parenthood before it is sent to the president.”
The resolution passed 241-185. [H Con Res 79, Vote #527, 9/30/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/30/15]
Republicans Attempted To Attach Measure To Defund Planned Parenthood To Spending Measure
Necessary To Avert Government Shutdown. “With only hours to spare on the last day of the fiscal year,
Congress averted a government shutdown on Wednesday by approving a temporary spending measure to keep
federal agencies operating through Dec. 11. […] In one last display of their fury, House Republicans on
Wednesday adopted another resolution to cut off government financing to Planned Parenthood. The resolution
was to be sent to the Senate, where Democrats were certain to block it.” [New York Times, 10/1/15]
2015: Walters Voted For Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. In September
2015, Walters voted for a bill that would amend title XIX of the Social Security act to allow states to exclude
medical providers who perform abortions from the state's Medicaid contracts. The bill would expand the exceptions
for which a state is not required to provide Medicaid reimbursements, allowing states to deny non-abortion health
care reimbursements to medical providers such as Planned Parenthood. The bill passed by a vote of 236-193. [HR
3495, Vote #524, 9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Motion To Protect Women’s Access To Life-Saving Health Services, Including
Planned Parenthood. In September 2015, Walters voted against motion to recommit the Women's Public Health
and Safety Act. “The Democratic Motion to Recommit protects American women’s access to life-saving health
care services from Republicans’ attempt to defund Planned Parenthood by protecting any organization that provides
life-saving health services, such as preventive care and cancer screenings, from being stripped of vital federal
resources to serve America’s families.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 184-242. [HR 3495, Vote #523,
9/29/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 9/30/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned
Parenthood. In September 2015, Walters voted for motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 444) that would provide for floor consideration of the bill (HR 3495)
that would amend title XIX of the Social Security act to allow states to exclude medical providers who perform
abortions from the state's Medicaid contracts. The motion was agreed to 243-182. A vote against the previous
question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 444, Vote #521, 9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Defund Planned Parenthood. In September 2015, Walters voted for the Defund Planned
Parenthood Act 2015 that “prohibits, for a one-year period, the availability of federal funds for any purpose to
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any of its affiliates or clinics, unless they certify that the
affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion
during such period. The restriction will not apply in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers
a woman’s life unless an abortion is performed.” The bill passed 241 to 187. [H.R. 3134, Vote #505, 9/18/15; CQ,
9/23/15]
Defunding Planned Parenthood Would Increase Public Spending By $130 Million Over 10 Years. “Days
before lawmakers must pass new legislation to fund the government, Republicans are vowing to reject any
proposal that includes public money for Planned Parenthood. The move could trigger not only a shutdown, but
if it succeeds, more bills for taxpayers. The Congressional Budget Office said in a new report on Thursday that
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cutting off the women’s health organization from federal money would actually increase public spending by an
estimated $130 million over 10 years. … The office’s math: Halting federal funds to Planned Parenthood would
shrink spending by $520 million in the short run -- but, over the first decade, it would cost taxpayers an
additional $650 million.” [The Washington Post, 9/24/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Preventing Attempt To Defund Planned Parenthood. In September 2015,
Walters voted against a motion that “shields American women’s access to lifesaving health care services from
Republicans’ attempt to defund Planned Parenthood by protecting any organization that provides women’s health
services, such as preventive care and cancer screenings, from being stripped of vital federal resources to serve
America’s families.” A yes vote was a vote against defunding Planned Parenthood. The resolution failed, 183 to
245. [H.R. 3134, Vote #504, 9/18/15; Democratic Leader – Motions To Recommit, 9/18/15]

Walters Said The Government Shouldn’t “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood, But Expressed
The Belief That It Shouldn’t Be Done “At The Expense Of Shutting Down The Government”
2015: Walters Said The Republicans Want To “Defund” Planned Parenthood, But Added That She Does Not
Believe They Would Do It “At The Expense Of Shutting Down The Government.” SIEGEL: “First,
Representative Walters, the Republican leadership in Congress seems to want two things - to defund Planned
Parenthood and to keep the government open. Are those two objectives possible, and if not, which one's more
urgent?” WALTERS: “I believe the Republicans do want to defund Planned Parenthood, but I do not believe at the
expense of shutting down the government, and I don't believe we will go down that path.” [NPR All Things
Considered, 9/18/15]
2015: Walters Said The Government Shouldn’t “Continue To Fund” Planned Parenthood, But Added That
Shutting Down Government Over It Could Set Back The “Pro-Life Movement.” CRUMPTON:
“Congresswoman, if we might circle back to what appears to be, for now at least, a vote that would prevent a
government shutdown, when the conversation was beginning about this tactic to shut down the government, one of
the things the GOP leadership had insisted upon was that there be some way to defund Planned Parenthood. What
were your thoughts on that? And what were the your constituents in your district in California telling you about
that?” WALTERS: “We need to look at Planned Parenthood, in light of -- especially in light of what the videos
that have been released. And there has been concern in our conference that we don't continue to fund Planned
Parenthood. And while I support that, the bigger question is, by us shutting down the government on this one
particular issue, it was going to end up costing us a lot more money to shut the government down. And many in the
pro-life movement believe that taking a stand on defunding Planned Parenthood right now and, you know, costing
the government to shut down, would take the pro-life movement a couple of steps backwards. And so we were
trying to be in-line with the pro-life movement, saying, OK, you know what, we want to move forward on this
issue, but this is just not the way to do it.” [Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 0:542:15, 9/30/15]
2015: Walters: “We Want To Advance The Cause Of The Pro-Life Movement,” But “When You Shut
Down The Government, You Are Costing The Taxpayers A Lot Of Money.” CRUMPTON: “And,
Congresswoman, you and some of the other lawmakers, especially some on the Republican side who thought
that shutting down the government just was not a good idea, that the Republican majority in both the House and
Senate might take a hit in the polls and from the electorate if this happened, and most polls indicate the last
time this happened that is exactly what the electorate did, can you give us a sense if you believe that your views
are being heard? Do you and your colleagues -- are you getting enough respect from the Republican
Conference even if you disagree with the majority?” WALTERS: “Oh, absolutely we are. And, you know, we
want to advance the cause of the pro-life movement, but there has to be a certain strategy put in place. And
when you shut down the government, you are costing the taxpayers a lot of money. You are costing the
creation of jobs. And we have to be very careful and very strategic as we move this issue forward.”
[Bloomberg TV, Transcript via Political Transcript Wire, VIDEO 2:15-3:13, 9/30/15]

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Family Planning
2015: Walters Voted Against Protecting Reproductive Health Choices In The Workplace
2015: Walters Voted To Repeal A Law That Prohibited Employers From Discriminating Based On An
Individual's Reproductive Health Decisions. In February 2015, Walters voted for: “passage of the joint resolution
that would provide for disapproval and repeal of the District of Columbia's Reproductive Health NonDiscrimination Amendment Act of 2014, which prohibits employers from discriminating based on an individual's
reproductive health decisions.” The bill passed by a vote of 228-192. [HJ Res 43, Vote #194, 4/30/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 4/30/15]

Equal Pay
Women In California Made 85.7 Cents For Every Dollar A Man Made…
Women In California Made 85.7 Cents For Every Dollar A Man Made. [National Women’s Law Center,
accessed 8/16/17]

Walters Voted Against The Paycheck Fairness Act And Against A Motion That Would Have
Protected “Women’s Rights To Equal Wages”
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act. In April 2015, Walters voted To
Block consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would end the pay gap between men and women and
unsure equal pay for equal work. “The legislation would protect workers from retaliation for sharing information
about their wages, require employers to explain any pay disparities among workers performing the same job, and
allow employees to seek unlimited punitive damages in wage bias cases.” The previous question passed 239 to 183.
A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res. 189, Vote #148,
4/14/15; Bloomberg, 4/14/15; Congressional Record, 4/14/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/14/15]
2015: Walters Voted To Block Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act. In April 2015, Walters voted To
Block consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would end the pay gap between men and women and
unsure equal pay for equal work. “The legislation would protect workers from retaliation for sharing information
about their wages, require employers to explain any pay disparities among workers performing the same job, and
allow employees to seek unlimited punitive damages in wage bias cases.” The previous question passed 240 to 183.
A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res. 200, Vote #154,
4/15/15; Bloomberg, 4/14/15; Congressional Record, 4/15/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/15/15]
2015: Walters Voted Against Motion That Would Have Protected “Women’s Rights To Equal Wages,” By
Excluding Claims Of Employment Discrimination From Bill. In September 2015, Walters voted against on
Democratic motion to recommit with instructions HR 758. “The Democratic Motion to Recommit protects
women’s right to demand equal wages, by excluding claims of employment discrimination from the underlying bill
that raises new obstacles for Americans to seek remedy in the courts.” The motion to recommit failed 179 to 239.
[HR 758, Vote #500, 9/17/15; Democratic Motion to Recommit, HR 758, 9/17/15]

Discrimination
Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment That Prevented Insurance Plans From
Charging Women Higher Premiums Than Men
2017: Walters Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment That Prevented Insurance Plans From
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Ill., motion to recommit the bill to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report back
immediately with an amendment that would state that the bill could not be interpreted to allow health insurance
plans to charge women higher premiums than they charge men.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 187-235.
[HR 7, Vote #64, 1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17]

Violence Against Women
Walters Voted Against Increasing Funding To Assist Victims In Cases Of Sexual Assault, Violence
Against Women, Missing & Exploited Children
2015: Walters Voted Against Motion That Provided Additional Funding For Programs Providing Assistance
To Victims In Cases Of Sexual Assault, Violence Against Women And Missing And Exploited Children. In
June 2015, Walters voted against motion that would provide an additional $3 million for sexual assault victims
assistance within the Violence Against Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs account and an additional $3
million for missing and exploited children programs in the Juvenile Justice Programs account. It would decrease
funding for the Justice Information Technology Account by $6 million. The amendment failed, 190 to 232. [HR
2578, Vote #296, 6/03/15; CQ, 6/03/15]

Walters Co-Sponsored And Introduced Legislation To Assist The Victims of Sex Crimes
2017: Walters Co-Sponsored Legislation That Would Extend The Statute Of Limitations For Reporting Sex
Crimes
2017: Walters Cosponsored Legislation That Would Extend The Statute Of Limitations For Reporting Sex
Crimes. “Congresswoman Mimi Walters (California-45) recently co-sponsored the Extending Justice for Sex
Crime Victims Act of 2017 H.R. 1035. This bipartisan legislation would extend the statute of limitations for
victims of human trafficking or sexual abuse to recover civil damages. Under current law, if a victim is a mi-nor at
the time of the violation, the statute of limitations is 21 years of age. This bill would extend the statute of
limitations to 28 years of age and ensure the statute of limitations does not begin until the victim actually discovers
the violation or injury that gives rise to the cause of action. ‘The Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of
2017 will make a critical change to existing law to ensure survivors of sex crimes can seek justice by extending the
statute of limitations for reporting these horrific crimes,’ said Congresswoman Mimi Walters. ‘For far too many
victims, justice remains out of their reach. This bipartisan bill will allow survivors to have the time and resources
they need to pursue legal action against their perpetrators. I will continue to work with my colleagues to enact
solutions, like this bill, that support victims of sex crimes and bring those responsible to justice.’” [Rep. Mimi
Walters, Press Release, 2/21/17]
2016: Walters Introduced The Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act
2016: Walters Introduced The Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act. The Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act became public
law in October of 2016. [H.R. 5578, 114th Congress, enacted 10/7/16]
2016: Walters: “The Injustice Displayed In Convictions In Recent Sexual Assault Cases Has Highlighted
The Need To Improve The Treatment Of Sexual Assault Survivors.” “The injustice displayed in
convictions in recent sexual assault cases has highlighted the need to improve the treatment of sexual assault
survivors as their cases move through the legal system. These convictions have raised numerous, valid
questions about how our justice system works for sexual assault survivors, but the fact of the matter is, our
justice system is falling short long before the courtroom.” [Mimi Walters, Univision, 9/16/16]
2016: Walters: “We Must Evaluate Current Practices To Improve The Treatment Of Sexual Assault
Survivors.” “Additionally, this legislation will establish a joint working group formed by the Attorney General
and the Department of Health and Human Services to develop best practices regarding the care and treatment of
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sexual assault survivors and the preservation of forensic evidence. We must evaluate current practices to
improve the treatment of sexual assault survivors.” [Mimi Walters, Univision, 9/16/16]
2016: Walters: “I Am Committed To Ensuring That Sexual Assault Survivors Have Complete,
Unrestricted Access To Justice, Which For Far Too Long Has Been Out Of Their Reach.” “I believe the
working group established by this legislation will go a long way to evaluating and suggesting recommendations
to our justice system, but we must constantly evaluate the status quo and enhance the way our justice system
works for the sexual assault survivors. I am committed to ensuring that sexual assault survivors have complete,
unrestricted access to justice, which for far too long has been out of their reach.” [Mimi Walters, Univision,
9/16/16]
2016: Walters: “We Still Have A Great Deal Of Work To Do To Improve The Lives Of Sexual Assault
Survivors. I Will Continue To Work With My Colleagues To Advocate For Victims Of Sexual Assault.”
“Today, we have removed a substantial barrier that survivors of sexual assault faced in their pursuit of justice.
I am grateful to Amanda Nguyen and Rise for bringing to our attention the existing flaws in the federal justice
system and for their advocacy across the United States. The Survivors’ Bill of Rights establishes clear
procedures and commonsense legal protections in the federal criminal justice system that will ensure survivors
of sexual assault can secure justice. There is an uneven patchwork of laws across this country that prevents
sexual assault survivors from having full access to the justice system. This law guarantees these rights in the
federal criminal justice system, but it is my hope this law will set an example for states to adopt similar
procedures and practices. Though this is an important step, as a country, we still have a great deal of work to
do to improve the lives of sexual assault survivors. I will continue to work with my colleagues to advocate for
victims of sexual assault and enact sensible reforms like this bipartisan bill.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press
Release, 10/7/16]
2016: Walters Praised The Senate For Passing The Survivors’ Bill Of Rights And Criticized The “Lack
Of Substantive Rights” For Sexual Assault Survivors. “‘I am pleased the Senate joined the House of
Representatives in approving the Survivors’ Bill of Rights,’ said Representative Mimi Walters (R-California).
‘The lack of substantive rights for sexual assault survivors prevents them from having full access to the justice
system, but today, Congress has taken an important step towards repairing this uneven patchwork. This
bipartisan legislation ensures basic rights in the federal criminal justice system and will set an example for
states to adopt similar procedures and practices. I thank my colleagues in the House and Senate for their
support, and I urge the President to sign these reforms into law. I will continue to advocate for victims of
sexual assault and enact sensible reforms like this bipartisan bill.’” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 9/29/16]
2016: Reps. Walters And Issa: “The Bipartisan Survivors' Bill Of Rights […] Is Designed To
Dramatically Overhaul The Way The Federal Criminal Justice System Treats Sexual Assault Cases.”
“The bipartisan Survivors' Bill of Rights, which we introduced and cosponsored, respectively, is designed to
dramatically overhaul the way the federal criminal justice system treats sexual assault cases and provides a
model for states to follow. It ensures that sexual assault survivors in federal criminal cases have a right to a
sexual assault evidence collection kit. It also requires that survivors be notified in writing before the kit is
destroyed and allows them to request preservation of the kit and be informed of any results from a forensic
examination.” [Representatives Mimi Walters and Darrell Issa, Independent Journal Review, 9/15/16]
2016: Walters Thanked Her Colleagues In The House For Supporting The Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act.
“I am pleased that the House of Representatives passed the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act today. This bipartisan
bill would ensure sexual assault survivors have access to basic rights and allow them full access to justice in
federal courts. I thank my colleagues for their support and will continue to advocate for the rights of survivors
of sexual assault.” [Rep. Bob Goodlatte, 9/6/16]
2016: Walters: “I Remain Committed To Ensuring That Survivors Of Sexual Assault Can Secure
Justice…” “This legislation is so important because it ensures those rights in the federal criminal justice
system and will set an example for states to adopt similar procedures and practices. The Senate has
unanimously passed these reforms, and now, the House must do its part to ensure that sexual assault survivors
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have a fair chance at justice. It is my hope that the House of Representatives passes the Survivors’ Bill of
Rights Act expeditiously. I remain committed to ensuring that survivors of sexual assault can secure justice,
and I look forward to working with my colleagues to advocate for victims of sexual assault and enact sensible
reforms like this bipartisan bill.” [Rep. Mimi Walters, Press Release, 6/24/16]
2011: Walters Worked On Legislation To Make It Easier To File Sexually Violent Predator Petitions
2011: Walters Worked With The Orange County District Attorney’s Office On Legislation That Would
Make It Easier To File Sexually Violent Predator Petitions. “To file the petition, prosecutors had to show
Brown committed more than one sexually violent crime, that he was diagnosed with a mental disorder and that he is
likely to commit another sexual offense if he is not held in custody and treated. A jury will hear evidence to decide
if Brown continues to present a threat out of custody. If the jury finds that he does he will be sent to a mental health
facility, but Brown can ask for a trial annually. Also today, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said
he was working with Sens. Lou Correa and Mimi Walters on legislation that would remove some roadblocks they
perceive in filing the sexually violent predator petitions. Rackauckas and other Orange County authorities sharply
criticized Department of Mental Health officials for failing to agree he met the criteria for a sexually violent
predator.” [Los Angeles Daily News, 1/18/11]

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Appendix I – Personal Financial Disclosures
2016 – Federal Personal Financial Disclosure
Net Worth
Walters Had An Estimated Net Worth Between $667,007 And $1,629,999
2016: Walters Had An Estimated Net Worth Between $667,007 And $1,629,999. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters
Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Earned Income
Walters Reported No Earned Income
2016: Walters Reported No Earned Income. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the
House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Assets & Unearned Income
Walters Reported Between $50,202 And $101,000 In Unearned Income
2016: Walters Reported Between $50,202 And $101,000 In Unearned Income. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters
Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]
2016 REP. MIMI WALTERS ASSETS & “UNEARNED” INCOME
SP, DC,
JT

ASSET

YEAR-END VALUE
MIN

JT

JT
JT

JT
JT

JT
JT

Apartment bldg Hermes Avenue,
Encinitas, CA
Camino Partners
Consulting, LLC
Cardiff Partners
Business Consulting,
LLC
Digital Map Series A
stock
Laguna Advisory
Partners, LLC
Madrona Partners VC
Fund LLC - Madrona
Venture Group
Monarch Bay
Securities, LLC
UBS Money Market
TOTAL:

TYPE OF
INCOME

MAX
None

AMOUNT OF
INCOME
MIN
MAX

$50,001

$100,000

None

$1,001

$15,000

None

None

None

$1,001

$15,000

None

None

None

None

None

Capital Gains

$50,001

$100,000

$100,001

$250,000

None

None

None

$15,001

$50,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

None

None

None

$500,001

$1,000,000

Interest

$201

$1,000

$767,007

$1,680,000

TOTAL:

$50,202

TX. >
$1,000

None

$101,000

Yes

[2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Transactions

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Walters Reported Between $100,001 And $250,000 In Transactions
2016: Walters Reported Between $100,001 And $250,000 In Transactions. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial
Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]
2016 REP. MIMI WALTERS TRANSACTIONS
SP, DC
or JT

ASSET

TYPE

CAPITAL
GAIN IN
EXCESS OF
$200?
Yes

DATE

AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION

Digital Map Series A stock

S

MAX

6/2/2016

$100,001

$250,000

TOTAL:

JT

MIN

$100,001

$250,000

[2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Liabilities
Walters Reported Between $50,001 And $100,000 In Liabilities
2016: Walters Reported Between $50,001 And $100,000 In Liabilities. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial
Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Positions
Walters Reported No Positions
2016: Walters Reported No Positions. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House
of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Agreements
2016: Walters Reported No Agreements. [2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the
House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

Travel Payments And Reimbursements

Trip Details

2016 WALTERS TRAVEL PAYMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
Inclusions

Source

Start Date

End Date

Itinerary

Main Street Advocacy

6/20/2016

6/21/2016

DC - Radnor, PA
- DC

Days at
Own
Expense
0

Lodging?

Food?

Family?

Yes

Yes

No

[2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Financial Disclosure Report, Clerk of the House of Representatives, filed 7/26/17]

2015 – Federal Personal Financial Disclosure
Net Worth
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Had An Estimated Net Worth Between -$4,468,992 And $814,997

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2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Had An Estimated Net Worth Between -$4,468,992 And $814,997. [Rep. Mimi
Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

Earned Income
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Earned Income
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Her Spouse’s Income, Which She Did Not Disclose. [Rep. Mimi Walters
2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]
2015 REP. MIMI WALTERS EARNED INCOME
SOURCE
TYPE

AMOUNT

Laguna Advisory Partners, LLC

Spouse Salary

N/A

Detwiler Sunton Investment Banking

Spouse Salary

N/A

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

Assets & Unearned Income
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $30,203 And $101,000 In Unearned Income
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $30,203 And $101,000 In Unearned Income. [Rep. Mimi Walters
2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]
2015 REP. MIMI WALTERS ASSETS & “UNEARNED” INCOME
SP, DC,
JT

ASSET

YEAR-END VALUE
MIN

JT

JT
JT

JT
JT

JT
JT

American Fund –
Fundamental
Investors (ANCFX)
American Fund –
Growth Fund of
America (AGHTX)
Apartment bldg Hermes Avenue,
Encinitas, CA
Camino Partners
Consulting, LLC
Cardiff Partners
Business Consulting,
LLC
Digital Map Series A
stock
Laguna Advisory
Partners, LLC
Madrona Partners VC
Fund LLC - Madrona
Venture Group
Monarch Bay
Securities, LLC
UBS Money Market
TOTAL:

TYPE OF
INCOME

MAX

AMOUNT OF
INCOME
MIN
MAX

TX. >
$1,000

None

None

Capital Gains

$15,001

$50,000

Yes

None

None

Capital Gains

$15,001

$50,000

Yes

$50,001

$100,000

None

None

None

$1,001

$15,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

None

None

None

$15,001

$50,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

None

None

None

$15,001

$50,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

None

None

None

$500,001

$1,000,000

Interest

$201

$1,000

$881,008

$1,965,000

TOTAL:

$30,203

$101,000

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

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Transactions
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $100,002 And $200,000 In Transactions
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $100,002 And $200,000 In Transactions. [Rep. Mimi Walters
2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

2015 REP. MIMI WALTERS TRANSACTIONS
SP, DC
or JT

ASSET

TYPE

Fundamental Investors

S

CAPITAL
GAIN IN
EXCESS OF
$200?
Yes

Growth Fund of America

S

Yes

DATE

AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION
MIN

MAX

2/12/2015

$50,001

$100,000

2/12/2015

$50,001

$100,000

TOTAL:

$100,002

$200,000

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

Liabilities
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Having Between $1,150,003 And $5,350,000 In Liabilities
2015: Walters Reported Between $1,150,003 And $5,350,000 In Liabilities. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public
Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

OWNER
JT
JT

JT

2015 REP. MIMI WALTERS LIABILITIES
CREDITOR
DATE INCURRED
TYPE
Nationstar Mortgage, Fort
November 2000
Mortgage on
Worth TX*
personal residence
Chase Bank
June 2005
Mortgage on
Encinitas, CA,
apartment building
Partners Bank, Mission
March 2009
Business loan Viejo, CA
Cardiff Partners
Business
Consulting, LLC

AMOUNT OF LIABILITY
$1,000,001-$5,000,000
$50,001-$100,000

$100,001-$250,000

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]
*-Loan paid off June 2015

Positions
2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Positions
2015: Walters Reported No Positions. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed
5/13/16]

Agreements

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2015: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Agreements
2015: Walters Reported No Agreements. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed
5/13/16]

Travel Payments And Reimbursements
2015 WALTERS TRAVEL PAYMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS
Inclusions
Start Date End Date
Itinerary
Days at
Lodging?
Own
Expense
California State Society,
7/17/2015
7/18/2015
Los Angeles - San 0
Yes
Inc.
Francisco Orange County,
CA
American Israel
8/8/2015
8/18/2015
Los Angeles 0
Yes
Education Foundation
Jerusalem - Tel
Aviv - Tiberias DC
Main Street Partnership 10/3/2015
10/4/2015
Orange County,
0
Yes
Main Street Advocacy
CA - Las Vegas Orange County,
CA
Trip Details
Source

Food?

Family?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2015 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 5/13/16]

2014 – Federal Personal Financial Disclosure
Net Worth
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Had An Estimated Net Worth Between -$4,968,993 And -$185,003
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Had An Estimated Net Worth Between -$4,968,993 And -$185,003. [Rep. Mimi
Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

Earned Income
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported $90,500 In Earned Income
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported $90,500 In Earned Income. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial
Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

SOURCE

2014 REP. MIMI WALTERS EARNED INCOME
TYPE

AMOUNT (Preceding Year)

State of California

Salary - State Senator

$90,500

Cardiff Partners

Spouse Salary

N/A

Monarch Bay Securities

Spouse Salary

N/A

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

Assets & Unearned Income

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2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $200,002 And $2,000,000 In Unearned Income
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $200,002 And $2,000,000 In Unearned Income. [Rep. Mimi
Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]
2014 REP. MIMI WALTERS ASSETS & “UNEARNED” INCOME
SP, DC,
JT

ASSET

YEAR-END VALUE
MIN

JT

JT
JT

JT

JT
JT

American Fund –
Fundamental
Investors (ANCFX)
American Fund –
Growth Fund of
America (AGHTX)
Apartment bldg Hermes Avenue,
Encinitas, CA
Camino Partners
Consulting, LLC
Cardiff Partners
Business Consulting,
LLC
Digital Map Series A
stock
Madrona Partners VC
Fund LLC - Madrona
Venture Group
Monarch Bay Capital
Group Consulting
Monarch Bay
Securities, LLC
TOTAL:

TYPE OF
INCOME

AMOUNT OF
INCOME
MIN
MAX

MAX

$50,001

$100,000

None

None

None

$50,001

$100,000

None

None

None

$50,001

$100,000

None

None

None

$1,001

$15,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

LLC

$100,001

$1,000,000

$15,001

$50,000

None

None

None

$15,001

$50,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

None

None

None

$100,001

$250,000

LLC

$100,001

$1,000,000

$381,007

$965,000

TOTAL:

$200,002

TX. >
$1,000

$2,000,000

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

Transactions
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Transactions
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Transactions. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure
Report, filed 1/5/16]

Liabilities
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported Between $1,150,003 And $5,350,000 In Liabilities
2014: Walters Reported Between $1,150,003 And $5,350,000 In Liabilities. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public
Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

OWNER
JT
JT

2014 REP. MIMI WALTERS LIABILITIES
CREDITOR
DATE INCURRED
TYPE
Nationstar Mortgage, Fort
November 2000
Mortgage on
Worth TX
personal residence
Chase Bank
June 2005
Mortgage on
Encinitas, CA,
apartment building

AMOUNT OF LIABILITY
$1,000,001-$5,000,000
$50,001-$100,000

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JT

Partners Bank, Mission
Viejo, CA

March 2009

Business loan Cardiff Partners
Business
Consulting, LLC

$100,001-$250,000

[Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

Positions
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Positions
2014: Walters Reported No Positions. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

Agreements
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Agreements
2014: Walters Reported No Agreements. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed
1/5/16]

Travel Payments And Reimbursements
2014: Rep. Mimi Walters Reported No Travel Payments And Reimbursements
2014: Walters Reported No Travel Payments And Reimbursements. [Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Public Financial
Disclosure Report, filed 1/5/16]

2013 – Statement of Economic Interests
Assets
Walters Reported Between $654,011 And $6,520,000 In Assets Of Ownership Interest Less Than
10%
2013: Walters Reported Between $654,011 And $6,520,000 In Assets Of Ownership Interest Less Than 10%.
[2013 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/3/14]
2013 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS: STOCKS, BONDS, AND OTHER INTERESTS (OWNERSHIP
INTEREST IS LESS THAN 10%)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
Stock
Northwest Venture Association
$10,001
$100,000
CRI Bridge Fund
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Madrona Partners
$10,001
$100,000
Digital Map
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
CRI Partners
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
GVI
Stock
Management Energy, Inc.
$100,001
$1,000,000
Bonds
Comcast Corp
$100,001
$1,000,000
Stock
Trans-Pacific Aerospace Co.
$100,001
$1,000,000
Bonds
Goldman Sachs
$100,001
$1,000,000
Stock
Axiologix Education Corp. (AXLX)
$100,001
$1,000,000

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Bonds
Stock
Stock

Tyco International
Alderox Inc
Data Logic International
TOTAL:

$100,001
$2,000
$2,000
$654,011

$1,000,000
$10,000
$10,000
$6,520,000

[2013 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/3/14]

Walters Reported Between $202,002 And $2,017,996 In Assets Of Ownership Interest 10% Or
Greater
2013: Walters Reported Between $202,002 And $2,017,996 In Assets Of Ownership Interest 10% Or
Greater. [2013 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/3/14]
2013 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS, INCOME, AND ASSETS OF BUSINESS ENTITIES/TRUSTS
(OWNERSHIP INTEREST IS 10% OR GREATER)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
GROSS INCOME
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
Partnership
Monarch Bay Securities, LLC
$100,001
$1,000,000
$100,001
Partnership
Majority
Shareholder
Trust
Sole Proprietorship
Majority
Shareholder
Partnership

Camino Partners, LLC
CCN MV, LLC
STI Group

$0
$0
$0

$1,999
$1,999
$1,999

$1,001
$0
$0

$10,000
$499
$499

David A. Walters, Marian K.
Walters
Monarch Bay Capital Group

$2,000

$10,000

$1,001

$10,000

Bounce Mobile Systems, Inc.

$0

$1,999

$0

$499

Cardiff Partners, LLC

$100,001

$1,000,000

$100,001

$202,002

$2,017,996

$302,005

TOTAL:

$100,001

$321,500+

[2013 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/3/14]

Gifts
Walters Reported A Total Of $1,264 In Gifts
2013: Walters Reported A Total Of $1,264 In Gifts. [2013 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/3/14]
2013 MIMI WALTERS INCOME - GIFTS
SOURCE

BUSINESS ACTIVITY

DESCRIPTION OF GIFT

Senate Policy Conference on
Education Dinner
Civil Justice Association of California
California New Car Dealers
Association
The First Tee of Silicon Valley

Dinner

Dinner

VALU
E
$64

Public Affairs Conference

Breakfast/Valet
Food and drink; Comedian

$68.04
$92.17

2013 Invitational at CordeValle
in San Martin, CA
Discuss Issues facing State of
California

Accomodations; Roundtable
Breakfast
Dinner

$460

Flowers

$65.10

Accomodation; Tuesday
Food/Drink; Wednesday Breakfast

$434.05

California State Protocol Foundation
Association of California School
Administrators
California Foundation on the
Environment and the Economy

Roundtable Conference on
Water

$80.50

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TOTAL:

$1,264

[2013 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/3/14]

2012 – Statement of Economic Interests
Assets
Walters Reported Between $664,012 And $6,620,000 In Assets Of Ownership Interest Less Than
10%
2012: Walters Reported Between $664,012 And $6,620,000 In Assets Of Ownership Interest Less Than 10%.
[2012 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 4/2/13]
2012 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS: STOCKS, BONDS, AND OTHER INTERESTS (OWNERSHIP
INTEREST IS LESS THAN 10%)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
Stock
Northwest Venture Association
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
CRI Bridge Fund
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Madrona Partners
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Digital Map
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Stock
Stock
Bonds
Stock
Bonds

CRI Partners
GVI
Management Energy, Inc. (MMEX)
Comcast Corp
Trans-Pacific Aerospace Co. (TPAC)
Goldman Sachs

$10,001
$10,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001

$100,000
$100,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000

Stock
Bonds
Stock
Stock

Axiologix Education Corp (AXLX)
Tyco International
Alderox Inc
Data Logic International

$100,001
$100,001
$2,000
$2,000

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$10,000
$10,000

TOTAL:

$664,012

$6,620,000

[2012 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 4/2/13]

Walters Reported Between $300,003 And $3,011,994 In Assets Of Ownership Interest 10% Or
Greater
2012: Walters Reported Between $300,003 And $3,011,994 In Assets Of Ownership Interest 10% Or
Greater. [2012 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 4/2/13]

2012 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS, INCOME, AND ASSETS OF BUSINESS ENTITIES/TRUSTS
(OWNERSHIP INTEREST IS 10% OR GREATER)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
GROSS INCOME
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
Majority
STI Group
$0
$1,999
$100,001
Shareholder
Partnership
CCN MV, LLC
$0
$1,999
$0
$499

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Majority
Shareholder
Partnership
Trust
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Partnership
Shareholder
Owner

Bounce Mobile Systems, Inc

$0

$1,999

$0

Cardiff Partners, LLC
David A. Walters and Marian K.
Walters
Monarch Bay Capital Group
Monarch Bay Securities, LLC
Camino Properties, LLC
Monarch Staffing, Inc.
Drug Consultants Int'l, Inc.

$100,001

$1,000,000

$100,001
$100,001

$100,001
$100,001
$0
$0
$0

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,999
$1,999
$1,999

$100,001
$100,001
$1,001
$0
$0

$10,000
$499
$499

$300,003

$3,011,994

$501,006

$512,001+

TOTAL:

$499

[2012 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 4/2/13]

Gifts
2012: Walters Reported $15,725 In Gifts. [2012 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 4/2/13]

SOURCE
California Foundation on the
Environment and the Economy

2012 MIMI WALTERS INCOME - GIFTS
BUSINESS ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION OF GIFT
Study Travel Project to
Airfare, Holels, Meals, Cultural
Brazil
Activities, Land transportations

VALUE
$12,751.73

Pacific Gas and Electric Co

Lobbyist Employer

Dinner

$127.14

CTIA The Wireless Association

Reception

$82.31

Wine Institute

Wireless Industry Trade
Association
Lobbying Firm

Reception

$66.23

California New Car Dealers Association
Walt Disney Co.

Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer

$92.67
$160.00

Walt Disney Co.

Lobbyist Employer

California Strategies LLC
Fieldstead & Company

Lobbying Firm
Lobbyist Employer

Reception and Dinner
2 adult one day park passes to
Disneyland for Everett Rice
1 adult and 1 child one day park
passes to Disneyland for Garth
Eisenbeis
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race
Reception

California Building Industry Association
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Sempra Energy
TechAmerica
California Foundation on the
Environment and the Economy
California Alliance of Taxpayer
Advocates
John Wayne Airport

Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer
Non-profit educational
organization
Lobbyist Employer

Reception
2012 Race Meet/David Walters
2012 Race Meet/Mimi Walters
SDG&E Emergency Backpack
Dinner
Hotel accommodation, meals and
refreshments
Subsistence/meals

$60.74
$305
$305
$59.55
$203.41
$609.22

Airport

Parking

$350
TOTAL:

$154.00

$270
$53

$75

$15,725.00

[2012 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 4/2/13]

2011 – Statement of Economic Interests
Assets

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Walters Reported Between $660,012 And $6,600,000 In Investments Of Ownership Interest Less
Than 10%
2011: Walters Reported Between $660,012 And $6,600,000 In Investments Of Ownership Interest Less Than
10%. [2011 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 2/29/12]
2011 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS: STOCKS, BONDS, AND OTHER INTERESTS (OWNERSHIP
INTEREST IS LESS THAN 10%)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
Stock
Northwest Venture Association
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock

CRI Bridge Fund
Madrona Partners
Digital Map
CRI Partners
GVI
Management Energy, Inc. (MMEX)

$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$100,001

$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$1,000,000

Bonds
Stock
Bonds
Stock
Bonds

Comcast Corporation
Trans-Pacific Aerospace Co. (TPAC)
Goldman Sachs
Axiologix Education Corp (AXLX)
Tyco International

$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000

$660,012

$6,600,000

TOTAL:

[2011 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 2/29/12]

Walters Reported Between $300,003 And $3,007,996 In Investments Or Assets Of Ownership
Interest 10% Or Greater
2011: Walters Reported Between $300,003 And $3,007,996 In Investments Or Assets Of Ownership Interest
Greater Than Ten Percent. [2011 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 2/29/12]
2011 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS, INCOME, AND ASSETS OF BUSINESS ENTITIES/TRUSTS
(OWNERSHIP INTEREST IS 10% OR GREATER)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
GROSS INCOME
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
Majority Shareholder STI Group
$0
$1,999
$0
$499
Partnership
CCN MV, LLC
$0
$1,999
$0
$499
Trust
David A. Walters and Marian K.
$100,001
Walters
Sole Proprietorship
Monarch Bay Capital Group
$100,001
$1,000,000
$100,001
Majority Shareholder Bounce Mobile Systems, Inc.
$0
$1,999
$0
$499
Partnership
Significant
Shareholder
Partnership

Cardiff Partners, LLC
Monarch Staffing, Inc

$100,001
$0

$1,000,000
$1,999

$100,001
$100,001

Monarch Bay Associates, LLC

$100,001

$1,000,000

$100,001

TOTAL:

$300,003

$3,007,996

$500,005

$501,502+

[2011 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 2/29/12]

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Gifts
Walters Reported $1,418 In Gifts
2011: Walters Reported Receiving $1,418 In Gifts. [2011 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 2/29/12]

SOURCE
Council for Legislative
Excellence
CTIA - The Wireless
Association
California Foundation on
the Environment and the
Economy
California New Car
Dealers Association
Farmers Group, Inc.
California Building
Industry Association
Pala Band of Mission
Indians
UCLA State Government
Affairs

2011 MIMI WALTERS INCOME – GIFTS
BUSINESS ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION OF GIFT
Civic League, Government &
Dinner
Public Administration
Wireless Industry Trade
Reception
Association
Educational forums addressing
Water roundtable conference, Hotel
environmental & economic
accomodation, food & drink
infrastructure issues
Lobbyist Employer
Cocktail reception and dinner

VALUE
$75
$96.92
$416.58

$108

Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer

Reception
Dinner

$57.65
$101.62

Pala Casino

Dinner for Senator Walters and David
Walters
Football game tickets, including pre-game,
for Sen. Walters, David Walters and their 2
sons, Tristan and DJ
TOTAL:

$162

Government Affairs

$400

$1,418

[2011 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 2/29/12]

2010 – Statement of Economic Interests
Assets
Walters Reported Between $660,012 And $6,600,000 In Investments Of Ownership Interest Less
Than 10%
2010: Walters Reported Between $660,012 And $6,600,000 In Investments Of Ownership Interest Less Than
10%. [2010 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/11]
2010 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS: STOCKS, BONDS, AND OTHER INTERESTS (OWNERSHIP
INTEREST IS LESS THAN 10%)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
Stock
Northwest Venture Association
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock

CRI Bridge Fund
Madrona Partners
Digital Map
CRI Partners
GVI
Satelite

$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$0

$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$0

Stock

American Affinity Partners

$0

$0

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Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock

Nomadix
Reclamation Consulting & Resources RCAI
Trade Bonds
Flexscan

$0
$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$0
$0

Stock
Bonds
Stock
Bonds
Stock
Bonds

Management Energy Inc.
Comcast Corporation
Trans-Pacific Aerospace Co (TPAC)
Goldman Sachs
Axiologix Education Corp (AXLX)
Tyco International

$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000

$660,012

$6,600,000

TOTAL:

[2010 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/11]

Walters Reported Between $2,420,008 And $4,200,000 In Investments Or Assets Of Ownership
Interest 10% Or Greater
2010: Walters Reported Between $2,420,008 And $4,200,000 In Investments Or Assets Of Ownership
Interest 10% Or Greater. [2010 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/11]
2010 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS, INCOME, AND ASSETS OF BUSINESS ENTITIES/TRUSTS
(OWNERSHIP INTEREST IS 10% OR GREATER)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
GROSS INCOME
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
Majority Shareholder
STI Group
$10,001
$100,000
$0
$499
Trust
David A. Walters & Marian K.
$100,001
Walters
Sole Proprietorship
Monarch Bay Capital
$100,001
$1,000,000
$100,001
Majority Shareholder
Bounce Mobile Systems
$100,001
$1,000,000
$0
$499
Partnership
Significant
Shareholder
Owner
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership

Cardiff Partners
Monarch Staffing

$100,001
$1,000,001

Drug Consultants International
Monarch Bay Associates
Camino Partners LLC
Secured Residential Funding
CCN MV, LLC

$1,000,001
$100,001
$0
$0
$10,001
$2,420,008

TOTAL:

$1,000,000

$100,001
$100,001

$1,000,000
$0
$0
$100,000

$100,001
$100,001
$0
$0
$0

$499
$499
$499

$4,200,000

$600,006

$602,501+

[2010 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/11]

Gifts
Walters Reported $592.28 In Gifts
2010: Walters Reported $592.28 In Gifts. [2010 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/11]

SOURCE

2010 MIMI WALTERS INCOME – GIFTS
BUSINESS ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION OF GIFT

VALUE

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Office of Gov. Schwarzenegger/CA
State Protocol Foundation
Cirque Du Soleil

Foundation

State of the State Luncheon

$57

Entertainment

$250

Family Winemakers of CA

Lobbyist Employer Winemakers
Lobbyist Employer - healthcare

1 ticket to premiere of KOOZA
show in Irvine, CA
Food and beverage
Food and beverage

$205

California Healthcare Institute

TOTAL:

$79.98

$592.28

[2010 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/11]

2009 – Statement of Economic Interests
Assets
Walters Reported Between $810,018 And $8,100,000 In Investments Of Ownership Interest Less
Than 10%
2009: Walters Reported Between $810,018 And $8,100,000 In Investments Of Ownership Interest Less Than
10%. [2009 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/10]
2009 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS: STOCKS, BONDS, AND OTHER INTERESTS (OWNERSHIP
INTEREST IS LESS THAN 10%)
NATURE OF
ASSET
VALUE
INVESTMENT
MIN
MAX
Stock
Northwest Venture Association
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
CRI Bridge Fund
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Madrona Partners
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Digital Map
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
CRI Partners
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
GVI
$10,001
$100,000
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock
Stock

Satelite
American Affinity Partners
Nomadix
Reclamation Consulting & Resources Inc (RCAI)
Trade Bonds
Flexscan

$10,001
$10,001
$10,001
$100,001
$10,001
$10,001

$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$1,000,000
$100,000
$100,000

Stock
Stock
Bonds
Bonds
Bonds
Sole Proprietorship

Management Energy, Inc.
Pinnacle Energy Corp
Comcast Corporation
Tyco International
Goldman Sachs
Monarch Bay Capital

$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$100,001

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000

TOTAL:

$810,018

$8,100,000

[2009 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/10]

Walters Reported Between $1,630,010 And $6,300,000 In Investment Or Assets Of Ownership
Interest 10% Or Greater

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2009: Walters Reported Between $1,630,010 And $6,300,000 In Investment Or Assets Of Ownership Interest
10% Or Greater. [2009 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/10]
2009 MIMI WALTERS INVESTMENTS, INCOME, AND ASSETS OF BUSINESS ENTITIES/TRUSTS
(OWNERSHIP INTEREST IS 10% OR GREATER)
Nature of
Asset
Value
Gross Income
Investment
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
Trust
David A Walters and Marian K
$100,001
Walters
Partnership
STI Group
$100,001
$1,000,000
$100,001
Sole Proprietorship
Monarch Bay Capital
$100,001
$1,000,000
$100,001
Partnership
Bounce Mobile Systems
$10,001
$100,000
$0
$499
Partnership
Monarch Staffing
$1,000,001
$100,001
Partnership
Drug Consultants International
$100,001
$1,000,000
$100,001
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership
Partnership

Monarch Bay Associates
Cardiff Partners, LLC
Lathian Systems, Inc.
Secured Residential Funding, Inc.
CCN MV, LLC
Camino Partners LLC

$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$10,001
$10,001

$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$100,000
$100,000

$100,001
$100,001
$100,001
$10,001
$0
$0

$100,000
$499
$499

TOTAL:

$1,630,010

$6,300,000

$810,009

$901,505+

[2009 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/10]

Gifts
2009: Walters Reported Receiving $2,380.81 In Gifts. [2009 Statement of Economic Interests, filed 3/1/10]

SOURCE
California Professional Firefighters
Pepsico Inc & Affiliated Entities
California Tribal Business Alliance
Family Winemakers of California
Wine Institute

2009 MIMI WALTERS INCOME – GIFTS
BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION OF GIFT
ACTIVITY
Lobbyist Employer Food & drink
Lobbyist Employer Rosebowl Ticket
Lobbyist Employer Food & drink
Lobbyist Employer Food and wine
Lobbyist Employer Food and wine

VALUE
$152.65
$79.00
$88.77
$72.20
$59.11

Orange County Automobile Dealers Association
Walt Disney company
Farmers Insurance Group, Inc/Nielsen,
Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller & Naylor, LLP
California Correctional Peace Officers Association

Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer

Food and drink
4 parkhopper passes @ $94 each
Food and drink

$85.13
$376.00
$70.91

Lobbyist Employer

Dinner

$150.19

California Cable & Telecommunications
Association
California Refuse Recycling Council
CalPortland

Lobbyist Employer

Food and drink

$63.23

Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer

Food and drink
Dinner

$71.87
$169.66

CalChamber
Association of California Life & Health Insurance
Companies
Council for Legislative Excellence

Lobbyist Employer
Lobbyist Employer

Golf
Golf and drinks

$235.00
$115.43

Briefcase, fleece, charm bracelet,
green gift bag, transportation

$325.12

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Pacific Life Insurance Company
13 Natural and Environmental Entities

Lobbyist Employer
13 Natural and
Environmental
Entities

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
Food and drink

$180.00
$86.54

TOTAL:

$2,380.81

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Appendix II – Campaign Finance
Items of Interest
 Walters’s campaign committee raised more than $3 million and spent more than $3 million over the
course of her career.
 Cox Enterprises was Walters’s top overall contributor over the course of her career.
 Real estate was Walters’s top contributor by industry and contributed $313,050 over the course of her
career.
 The finance, insurance & real estate sector was Walters’s top contributor by sector and contributed
$922,545 over the course of her career.

Toplines
Walters’s Campaign Committee Raised More Than $3 Million And Spent More Than $3 Million
Over The Course Of Her Career
Walters For Congress Campaign Committee Funds Toplines
Total Contributions
Cycle

Total

Indivs

Total Disbursements
PACs

Party
Cmtes

Total

Operating
Expenditures

Refunds
Indivs

Cmtes

2018

$210,057

$62,557

$147,500

$0

$221,114

$121,114

$0

$0

2016

$1,426,708

$406,408

$1,020,300

$0

$1,690,947

$1,603,119

$758

$3,000

2014

$1,411,119

$817,863

$593,255

$0

$1,323,769

$1,193,119

$0

$0

Career

$3,047,884

$1,286,828

$1,761,055

$0

$3,235,830

$2,917,352

$758

$3,000

[Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Career: Raised $3,047,884
2014 – 2018: Walters Raised A Total Of $3,047,884. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee
Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Raised A Total Of $1,286,828 From Individual Contributions To Her Campaign
Committee From 2014 To 2018. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed
9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Raised A Total Of $1,761,055 From Committees To Her Campaign Committee
From 2014 To 2018. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Career: Spent $3,235,830
2014 – 2018: Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Committee Spent $3,235,830. [Federal Election Commission,
Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

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Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC Raised $305,500 And Spent $467,511
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Funds Top Lines
Total Contributions
Total Disbursements
Year

Total
$77,500
$106,750
$121,250
$305,500

2018
2016
2014
Total

Indivs

Party
Cmtes

Committees

Operating
Expenditures

Total

$8,500
$69,000
$0
$124,569
$25,569
$14,250
$92,500
$0
$342,942
$37,342
$109,000
$12,250
$0
$116,398
$21,398
$123,250
$104,750
$0
$467,511
$62,911
[Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Career: Raised $228,000
2014 – 2018 Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC, Making Investments Majority Insured PAC, Raised A
Total Of $305,500. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC, Making Investments Majority Insured PAC, Raised A Total Of
$123,250 From Individual Contributions From 2014-2018. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and
Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC, Making Investments Majority Insured PAC, Raised A Total Of
$104,750 From Committees From 2014 – 2018. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee
Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Career: Spent $467,511
2014 – 2018 Walters’s Leadership PAC, Making Investments Majority Insured PAC, Spent A Total Of
$467,511. [Federal Election Commission, Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Top Overall Contributors
Walters Career Top Contributors (Campaign Committee & LPAC Combined)
Campaign Committee
Contributor

Indiv.

Total

$26,000

$25,500

Carlyle Group

$0

$42,500

$42,500

Western National Group

$0

$42,400

$17,500

$13,800

$30,000

$0

Total

$31,300

Majority Cmte PAC

Indiv.

$42,400

Capital Group Companies

PAC

Total
Contributions

$51,500

Cox Enterprises

PAC

LPAC

$30,000

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17] NOTE: Data not available for combined fundraising

Cox Enterprises Was Rep. Mimi Walters’s Top Overall Contributor
Cox Enterprises Has Contributed $51,500 To Mimi Walters. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

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Top Overall Industries
Rep. Mimi Walters Career Top Contributors By Industry (Campaign Committee & LPAC Combined)
Rank

Industry

Total

1

Real Estate

$313,050

2

Retired

$276,450

3

Securities & Investment

$250,400

4

Pharmaceuticals/Health Products

$238,750

5

Leadership PACs

$219,700

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17] NOTE: combined data not available; data above represents top
industries donating to Walters’s campaign committee

Overall Sectors
Rep. Mimi Walters Career Top Contributors By Sector (Campaign Committee & LPAC Combined)
Rank

Sector

Total

PACs

Indivs

1

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$922,545

$392,550

$529,995

2

Health

$419,850

$351,100

$68,750

3

Ideological/Single-Issue

$417,465

$343,475

$73,990

4

Misc Business

$385,588

$188,998

$196,590

5

Other

$341,700

$1,500

$340,200

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17] NOTE: combined data not available; data above represents top
sectors donating to Walters’s campaign committee

The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was Walters’s Top Contributor By Sector And
Contributed $922,545
2014-2018: The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was Walters’s Top Contributor By Sector And
Contributed $922,545. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

2018: Rep. Mimi Walters’s Top Leadership PAC Contributor Was Entrepreneurial Capital Corp

Year
2018
2016

Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Top Contributors By Year
Name
Total
Indiv
PAC
Entrepreneurial Capital Corp
$10,000
$10,000
$0
Capital Group Companies
$20,000
$10,000
$10,000
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

2018
Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Raised $3,047,884 And Spent $368,773
Rep. Mimi Walters 2018 Congress Campaign Committee Funds
Total Contributions
Year
Career

Total
$3,473,611

Indivs
$1,444,367

Committees
$2,029,242

Total Disbursements
Party
Cmts
$0

Total
$3,383,489

Operating
Expenditures
$3,054,986

Refunds
Indivs
$783

Cmts
$3,000

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2018

$635,784

$220,096

$415,687

$0

$368,773

$258,748

$25

$0

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

2018: Raised $635,784
2018 Cycle: Rep. Mimi Walters Raised $210,057 In Total Contributions. [FEC Committee Candidate and
Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Raised $415,687 From Committees. [FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer,
accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Raised $220,096 In Total Individual Contributions. [FEC Committee Candidate and
Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

2018: Spent $368,773
2018 Cycle: Rep. Mimi Walters Spent $368,773 For The 2018 Election Cycle. [FEC Committee Candidate and
Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Spent A Total Of $258,748 On Operating Expenditures. [FEC Committee Candidate
and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Spent $25 On Individual Refunds And $0 Political Committee Contribution Refunds.
[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC Raised $X And Spent $X
2018 Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Funds
Total Contributions
Year
Career
2018

Total

Indivs

Total Disbursements
Committees

Party
Cmte

Total

Operating
Expenditures

$305,500

$131,750

$173,750

$0

$467,511

$62,911

$77,500

$8,500

$69,000

$0

$124,569

$25,569

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

2018: Raised $77,500
2018 Cycle: Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Raised A Total Of $77,500. [FEC Committee
Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Raised $8,500 From Individuals. [FEC Committee Candidate
and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Raised $69,000 From Committees. [FEC Committee
Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

2018: Spent $X
2018 Cycle: Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Spent $124,569. [FEC Committee Candidate and
Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

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Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Spent $25,569 On Operating Expenditures. [FEC Committee
Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors
2018 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Campaign Committee
Rank

Organization

Totals

Indivs

Lobbyists

PAC

1

Cox Enterprises

$28,750

$22,750

$6,000

2

Blackstone Group

$12,300

$10,800

$1,500

3

Carlyle Group

$10,800

$10,800

$0

3

Loomworks Apparel

$10,800

$10,800

$0

3

Northwest Excavating

$10,800

$10,800

$0

[Center for Responsive Politics Top Contributors, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Top Campaign Committee Contributor Was Cox Enterprises For The 2018
Cycle
Rep. Mimi Walters’s Top Campaign Committee Contributor Was Cox Enterprises For The 2018 Cycle.
[Center for Responsive Politics Top Contributors, accessed 9/11/17]

Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, And Loomworks Apparel Were Also Top Contributors
Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, And Loomworks Apparel Were Top Contributors To Walters’s
Campaign Committee. [Center for Responsive Politics Top Contributors, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors
2018 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Leadership PAC
Rank

Organization Name

Totals

Indivs

Lobbyists

PAC

1

Entrepreneurial Capital Corp

$10,000

$10,000

$0

1

Northwest Excavating

$10,000

$10,000

$0

1

Toyota of Orange

$10,000

$10,000

$0

1

Troy Group

$10,000

$10,000

$0

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Making Investments Majority Insured PAC’s Top Contributor Was
Entrepreneurial Capital Corp For The 2018 Cycle
Rep. Mimi Walters Making Investments Majority Insured PAC’s Top Contributor Was Entrepreneurial
Capital Corp For The 2018 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Northwest Excavating, Toyota Of Orange, And Troy Group Were Also Top Contributors
2018 Cycle: Northwest Excavating, Toyota Of Orange, And Troy Group Were Top Contributors To Making
Investments Majority Insured PAC. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors By Industry

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2018 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Campaign Committee By Industry
Member
Rank
1

District
Rank

Industry

Total

Retired

Indivs

PACs

$112,165

$112,165

$0

2

Leadership PACs

$82,500

$0

$82,500

3

Pharmaceuticals/Health Products

$57,900

$5,400

$52,500

4

Real Estate

$49,450

$43,950

$5,500

5

Securities & Investment

$47,400

$33,150

$14,250

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]
NOTE: According to the Center for Responsive Politics, “District Rank” “reflects the interests behind the
individual contributors who live or work within the district to all politicians, PACs and party committees. This
information is based on the zip codes reported by the donor and recipient to the FEC. Contributions from zip codes
that cross district boundaries are counted in all districts in which they participate. Industries with no district rank
had no local contributors identified with that interest by the Center.” [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed
3/22/17]

Retired Donors Were The Top Contributors To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Committee For
The 2018 Cycle
Retired Donors Were The Top Contributors To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Committee For The 2018
Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Leadership PACs, Pharmaceuticals/Health Products, And Real Estate Industries Were Also Top
Contributors
Leadership PACs, Pharmaceuticals/Health Products, And Real Estate Industries Were Top Contributors.
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors By Industry
2018 Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Top Contributors By Industry
Rank

Industry

Total

Indivs

PACs

1

Real Estate

$15,500

$15,500

$0

2

Automotive

$15,000

$15,000

$0

3

Electronics Mfg & Equip

$10,000

$10,000

$0

4

Building Materials & Equipment

$10,000

$10,000

$0

5

Retired

$10,000

$10,000

$0

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

The Real Estate Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC For
The 2018 Cycle
The Real Estate Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC For The 2018
Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

The Automotive, Electronics Mfg & Equip, And Building Materials & Equipment Industries Were
Also Top Contributors

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The Automotive, Electronics Mfg & Equip, And Building Materials & Equipment Industries Were Also Top
Contributors. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors By Sector
2018 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributions To Campaign Committee By Sector
Rank

Sector

Total

PACs

Indivs

1

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$162,300

$54,750

$107,550

2

Ideological/Single-Issue

$120,505

$107,200

$13,305

3

Health

$119,100

$92,700

$26,400

4

Other

$118,815

$1,000

$117,815

5

Communications/Electronics

$98,300

$60,500

$37,800

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Campaign Committee For The 2018 Cycle
The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign
Committee For The 2018 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors By Sector
2018 Making Investments Majority Insured Top Contributions By Sector
Rank

Sector

Total

PACs

Indivs

1

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$33,000

$7,500

$25,500

2

Communications/Electronics

$21,700

$9,000

$12,700

3

Transportation

$15,000

$0

$15,000

4

Other

$15,000

$0

$15,000

5

Health

$13,450

$7,500

$5,950

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Leadership PAC For The 2016 Cycle
The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership
PAC For The 2016 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

The Communications/Electronics, Transportation, And Health Sectors Were Top Contributors
The Communications/Electronics, Transportation, And Health Sectors Were Top Contributors. [Center for
Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

2016
Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Raised $1,426,708 And Spent $1,690,947
Rep. Mimi Walters 2016 Congress Campaign Committee Funds
Total Contributions

Total Disbursements

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Year
Career

Total
$3,473,611

Indivs
$1,444,367

Committees
$2,029,242

Party
Cmts
$0

2016

$1,426,708

$406,408

$1,020,300

$0

Refunds

Total
$3,383,489

Operating
Expenditures
$3,054,986

Indivs
$783

Cmts
$3,000

$1,690,947

$1,603,119

$758

$3,000

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

2016: Raised $1,426,708
2016: Walters’ Campaign Committee Raised $1,426,708. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Walters Raised $406,408 From Individuals. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Walters Raised $1,020,300 From PACs. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]

2016: Spent $1,690,947
2016: Walters’ Campaign Committee Spent $1,690,947. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Rep. Mimi Walters Spent A Total Of $1,603,119 On Operating Expenditures. [FEC Committee Candidate
and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC Raised $106,750 And Spent $226,544
2016 Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Funds
Total Contributions
Year

Total

Indivs

Total Disbursements
Committees

Party
Cmte

Total

Operating
Expenditures

Career

$305,500

$131,750

$173,750

$0

$467,511

$62,911

2016

$106,750

$14,250

$92,500

$0

$226,544

$15,944

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

2016: Raised $106,750
2016: Walters’ Leadership PAC, Making Investments Majority Insured PAC, Raised $106,750. [FEC,
accessed 5/16/17] NOTE: Walters' leadership PAC was previously known as Blessings of Liberty PAC; name
changed in 2015
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Raised $14,250 From Individuals. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Raised $92,500 From PACs. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]

2016: Spent $226,544
2016: Walters’ Leadership PAC, Making Investments Majority Insured PAC, Spent $226,544. [FEC,
accessed 5/16/17] NOTE: Walters' leadership PAC was previously known as Blessings of Liberty PAC; name
changed in 2015
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Spent $15,944 On Operating Expenditures. [FEC Committee
Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

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Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors
2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Campaign Committee
Rank

Organization

Totals

Indivs

Lobbyists

PAC

1

Security First

$24,800

$24,800

$0

$0

2

Allergan PLC

$18,900

$6,900

$1,000

$12,000

3

Directors Guild of America

$15,000

$0

$0

$15,000

4

Capital Group Companies

$13,100

$8,100

$500

$5,000

5

Cox Enterprises

$12,750

$2,750

$1,000

$10,000

[Center for Responsive Politics Top Contributors, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Top Campaign Committee Contributor Was Security First For The 2016
Cycle
2016: Walters’ Top Contributor Was Security First; Individuals Associated With Security First Contributed
$24,800. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 5/16/17]

Allergan PLC, Directors Guild of America, And Capital Group Companies Were Also Top
Contributors
Allergan PLC, Directors Guild of America, And Capital Group Companies Were Top Contributors To
Walters’s Campaign Committee. [Center for Responsive Politics Top Contributors, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors
2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Leadership PAC
Rank

Organization Name

Totals

Indivs

Lobbyists

PAC

1

Capital Group Companies

$20,000

$10,000

$10,000

2

TCW Group

$12,700

$12,700

$0

3

Northwest Excavating

$10,400

$10,400

$0

4

Majority Cmte PAC

$10,000

$0

$10,000

4

Sc Fuels

$10,000

$10,000

$0

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/12/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Making Investments Majority Insured PAC’s Top Contributor Was
Entrepreneurial Capital Corp For The 2016 Cycle
Rep. Mimi Walters Making Investments Majority Insured PAC’s Top Contributor Was Entrepreneurial
Capital Corp For The 2016 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/12/17]

TCW Group, Northwest Excavating, And Majority Cmte PAC Were Top Contributors
2016 Cycle: TCW Group, Northwest Excavating, And Majority Cmte PAC Were Top Contributors To
Making Investments Majority Insured PAC. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors By Industry
2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Campaign Committee By Industry

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Member
Rank
1

District
Rank
6

2

Industry

Total

Indivs

PACs

Pharmaceuticals/Health Products

$138,150

$8,150

$130,000

5

Securities & Investment

$127,800

$100,300

$27,500

3

1

Real Estate

$126,650

$93,500

$33,150

4

2

Retired

$91,685

$91,685

$0

5

7

Insurance

$75,350

$1,850

$73,500

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/12/17]
NOTE: According to the Center for Responsive Politics, “District Rank” “reflects the interests behind the
individual contributors who live or work within the district to all politicians, PACs and party committees. This
information is based on the zip codes reported by the donor and recipient to the FEC. Contributions from zip codes
that cross district boundaries are counted in all districts in which they participate. Industries with no district rank
had no local contributors identified with that interest by the Center.” [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed
3/22/17]

The Pharmaceutical/Health Product Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Campaign Committee For The 2016 Cycle
The Pharmaceutical/Health Product Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign
Committee For The 2016 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/12/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors By Industry
2016 Making Investments Majority Insured PAC Top Contributors By Industry
Rank

Industry

Total

Indivs

PACs

1

Securities & Investment

$50,400

$35,400

$15,000

2

Real Estate

$23,000

$23,000

$0

3

Retired

$21,500

$21,500

$0

4

Building Materials & Equipment

$15,400

$15,400

$0

5

Leadership PACs

$15,000

$0

$15,000

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/12/17]

The Securities & Investment Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Leadership PAC For The 2016 Cycle
The Securities & Investment Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC
For The 2016 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/12/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors By Sector
2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributions To Campaign Committee By Sector
Rank

Sector

Total

PACs

Indivs

1

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$416,525

$205,650

$210,875

2

Misc Business

$207,071

$126,248

$80,823

3

Health

$199,750

$181,000

$18,750

4

Transportation

$163,950

$132,000

$31,950

5

Communications/Electronics

$147,450

$126,500

$20,950

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[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Campaign Committee For The 2016 Cycle
The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign
Committee For The 2016 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors By Sector
2016 Making Investments Majority Insured Top Contributions By Sector
Rank

Sector

Total

PACs

Indivs

1

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$77,291

$18,891

$58,400

2

Misc Business

$34,850

$12,000

$22,850

3

Ideological/Single-Issue

$33,000

$27,000

$6,000

4

Other

$30,200

$0

$30,200

5

Communications/Electronics

$17,200

$12,000

$5,200

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Leadership PAC For The 2016 Cycle
The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership
PAC For The 2016 Cycle. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

2014
Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Raised $1,411,119 And Spent $1,323,769
Rep. Mimi Walters 2014 Congress Campaign Committee Funds
Total Contributions

Total Disbursements

Year
Career

Total
$3,473,611

Indivs
$1,444,367

Committees
$2,029,242

Party
Cmts
$0

2014

$1,411,119

$817,863

$593,255

$0

Refunds

Total
$3,383,489

Operating
Expenditures
$3,054,986

Indivs
$783

Cmts
$3,000

$1,323,769

$1,193,119

$0

$0

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/13/17]

2014: Raised $1,411,119
2014: Walters’ Campaign Committee Raised $1,411,119. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Walters Raised $817,863 From Individuals. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Walters Raised $593,255 From PACs. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]

2014: Spent $1,323,769
2014: Walters’ Campaign Committee Spent $1,323,769. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]

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Rep. Mimi Walters Spent A Total Of $1,193,119 On Operating Expenditures. [FEC Committee Candidate
and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/13/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Leadership PAC Raised $121,250 And Spent $116,398
2014 Blessings Of Liberty Funds
Total Contributions
Year

Total

Indivs

Total Disbursements
Committees

Party
Cmte

Total

Operating
Expenditures

Career

$305,500

$131,750

$173,750

$0

$467,511

$62,911

2014

$121,250

$109,000

$12,250

$0

$116,398

$21,398

[FEC Committee Candidate and Committee Viewer, accessed 9/13/17] NOTE: Blessings of Liberty became Making
Investments Majority Insured in 2015

2014: Raised $121,250
2014: Walters’ Leadership PAC, Blessings Of Liberty, Raised $121,250. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17] NOTE:
Blessings of Liberty became Making Investments Majority Insured in 2015
Blessings Of Liberty Raised $109,000 From Individuals. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Blessings Of Liberty Raised $12,250 From PACs. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]

2014: Spent $116,398
2014: Walters’ Leadership PAC, Blessings Of Liberty, Spent $116,398. [FEC, accessed 5/16/17]
Blessings Of Liberty Spent $21,398 On Operating Expenditures. [FEC Committee Candidate and
Committee Viewer, accessed 9/11/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors
2016 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Campaign Committee
Rank

Organization

Totals

Indivs

1

Western National Group
Carlyle Group

$18,200

3

Capital Group Companies

$15,700

4

Occidental Petroleum

$15,100

5

Sc Fuels

PAC

$20,800

2

Lobbyists

$11,750

[Center for Responsive Politics Top Contributors, accessed 9/13/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters’s Top Campaign Committee Contributor Was Western National Group For
The 2014 Cycle
2014: Walters’ Top Contributor Was Western National Group, Which Contributed $20,800. [Center for
Responsive Politics, accessed 5/16/17]

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Rep. Mimi Walters Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors
2014 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Leadership PAC
Rank

1
2
2
2
5

Organization Name

Carlyle Group
Capital Group Companies
Northwest Excavating
Troy Group
Corelogic Inc

Totals

Indivs

Lobbyists

PAC

$15,000
$15,000
$0
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$5,000
$5,000
$0
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Making Investments Majority Insured PAC’s Top Contributor Was Carlyle
Group For The 2014 Cycle
2014: Carlyle Group Was The Top Contributor To Blessings Of Liberty PAC; Individuals Associated With
Carlyle Group Contributed $15,000. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 5/16/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors By Industry
2014 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributors To Campaign Committee By Industry
Member
Rank
1

District
Rank

Industry

Real Estate
Leadership PACs
Automotive
Securities & Investment
Oil & Gas

2
3
4
5

Total

Indivs

PACs

$136,950
$96,500
$79,000
$72,500
$71,550
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

NOTE: According to the Center for Responsive Politics, “District Rank” “reflects the interests behind the
individual contributors who live or work within the district to all politicians, PACs and party committees. This
information is based on the zip codes reported by the donor and recipient to the FEC. Contributions from zip codes
that cross district boundaries are counted in all districts in which they participate. Industries with no district rank
had no local contributors identified with that interest by the Center.” [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed
3/22/17]

The Real Estate Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s Campaign Committee
For The 2014 Cycle
2014: Carlyle Group Was The Top Contributor To Blessings Of Liberty PAC; Individuals Associated With
Carlyle Group Contributed $15,000. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 5/16/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Leadership PAC’s Top Contributors By Industry
2014 Blessings Of Liberty Top Contributors By Industry
Rank

Industry

Total

Indivs

PACs

1

Securities & Investment

$29,500

$24,500

$5,000

2

Real Estate

$13,500

$13,500

$0

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3

Electronics Mfg & Equip

$10,000

$10,000

$0

4

Building Materials & Equipment

$10,000

$10,000

$0

5

Oil & Gas

$10,000

$10,000

$0

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

The Securities & Investment Industry Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Leadership PAC For The 2014 Cycle
2014: Securities And Investment Industry Was The Top Contributor To Blessings Of Liberty PAC; Industry
Contributed $29,500. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 5/16/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Campaign Committee’s Top Contributors By Sector
2014 Rep. Mimi Walters Top Contributions To Campaign Committee By Sector
Rank

Sector

Total

1

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

$339,820

2

Ideology/Single-Issue

$167,000

3

Misc Business

$118,400

4

Other

$104,150

5

Health

PACs

Indivs

$101,650

[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

The Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Rep. Mimi Walters’s
Campaign Committee For The 2014 Cycle
2014: Finance, Insurance And Real Estate Sector Was The Top Contributor To Walters’ Campaign; Sector
Contributed $339,820. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 5/16/17]

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Appendix III – Revolving Door
Top Lines
1 Of Rep. Mimi Walters’s Staffers Entered The Revolving Door
Walters’s Deputy Chief Of Staff, Yvette Wissmann, Worked As A Lobbyist Prior To Joining Walters’s
Congressional Staff. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

Yvette Wissmann
Walters’s Deputy Chief Of Staff, Yvette Wissmann, Worked As A Lobbyist
2003-2014: Yvette Wissmann Worked As A Lobbyist. [Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]
Yvette Wissmann Employment History
Employer
Position
Date of Employment
Government Relations Director
Sep 2012-Aug 2014
American Shipping & Logistics Group
Government Affairs Analyst
Mar 2007-Sep 2012
K&L Gates
Senior Government Affairs Assistant Aug 2003-Mar 2007
K&L Gates
Lobbyist
Preston, Gates et al
Legislative Correspondent
Apr 2001-Aug 2003
Rep. Duncan Hunter
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17; Linkedin, accessed 9/13/17]

Year
2012-2014
2009-2012
2011-2012
2009-2012
2005-2012
2005-2007;
2009; 20112012
2010-2012
2008-2012
2005-2007;
2011-2012
2011-2012
2006-2010;
2012
2010-2011
2009
2006; 2009
2009
2009

Yvette Wissmann’s Clients – 2005-2014
Client
American Shipping & Logistics Group
Alexander & Baldwin
AP Moller-Maersk
Berkshire Hathaway
Consortium of State Maritime Academies
Environmental Defense Fund

Lake Carriers' Association
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Overseas Shipholding Group
South Atlantic Fishermen's Association
US Maritime Coalition
Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Commercial Spaceflight Federation
Nanobusiness Alliance
Nanobusiness Commercialization Alliance
PowerGenix Systems Inc

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2008-2009
2007; 2009
2005-2008
2005-2008
2008
2007-2008
2007
2006-2007
2005-2007
2007
2006-2007
2006-2007
2007
2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
2006
2005-2006
2006
2005-2006
2005-2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005

Sapphire Energy
Water Replenishment Dist of S California
American Institute of Architects
BNSF Railway
Dredging Contractors of America
Transportation Institute
American Sand Association
Delta Airlines
Genting Group
Starbucks Corp
Supresta
Transportation Intermediaries Association
Wabtec Corp
CATS Communication
City of Charleston, SC
Fisherman's Marketing Association
Foster Wheeler
Jackson Laboratory
Liberty Media
Maersk Inc
Md Helicopters
National Council on Compensation Insurance
Port of Seattle, WA
Shaw Group
Weyerhauser Co
Anderson County, SC
Brown-Forman Corp
Cangene Corp
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tetra Tech
Town of Lexington, SC
Weston Solutions
[Center for Responsive Politics, accessed 9/13/17]

Rep. Mimi Walters Received $20,075 From Wissmann’s Former Clients
Contributions To Rep. Mimi Walters By Wissmann’s Former Clients
Client
Cycle
Berkshire Hathaway
BNSF Railway
Transportation Intermediaries Association
Tetra Tech
TOTAL

2016
2016
2016
2016

Total

$9,500
$9,500
$1,000
$75
$20,075
[FEC, accessed 9/13/17]

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Appendix IV – Paid Media Summary
NOTE: Paid media advertisements saved in drive.
Rep. Mimi Walters Paid Media Summary
Date

Name

Subject

Fighter for
Veterans
Mimi Walters
for Congress

Veterans’ Issues

Mimi Walters
on Veterans
Mimi Walters
on Taxpayer
Protection
Mimi Walters
on Social
Security
Mimi Walters
on Jobs &
Business
Mimi Walters
on
Immigration

Veterans’ issues

2/12/14

Mimi Walters
on Healthcare

Health care

2/12/14

Mimi Walters
on Energy

Energy

2/12/14

Mimi Walters
on Debt and
Spending
Mimi Walters
for Congress

Government spending

4/19/16
4/23/14

2/12/14
2/12/14

2/12/14

2/12/14

2/12/14

2/12/14

Government spending

Tax reform

Description
Positive ad, touts record as
advocate for VA reform
Positive, says she will end
deficit spending and balance
the budget
Positive, addresses VA wait
times, job training
Positive, voices support for
tax cuts

Social security

Vows to cut red tape and
make it easier for small
businesses to grow
Supports immigration policy
that begins with secure
borders and treats everyone
in a “humane” manner
Criticizes ACA and says she
will support reform that
covers pre-existing
conditions
Criticizes Obama admin for
preventing production of new
domestic energy.
Wants to cut spending and
reform “wasteful” programs

TV ad
TV ad

Vows to preserve benefits

Economy

Notable

Immigration

Economy, government spending,
energy

Voices support for probusiness economic policy,
cutting spending, and
reducing dependency on
foreign oil

Voices
support for
keystone

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Appendix V – Bill Sponsorships & Amendments
NOTE: All information for 115th Congress is accurate as of May 30, 2017

Toplines
Congress
115th Congress (2017 - 2018)
114th Congress (2015 - 2016)

Walters Sponsorship Toplines
# of Sponsorships

TOTAL

# Became Law
3
0
7
1
10
1
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Walters Career Sponsorships By Subject
# Of Bills Sponsored
# Became Law
Health
2
0
Crime and Law Enforcement
2
1
Science, Technology, Communications
1
0
Immigration
1
0
Water Resources Development
1
0
Taxation
1
0
Social Welfare
1
0
None
1
0
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]
Subject

115th Congress
NOTE: All information for 115th Congress is accurate up to May 30, 2017

Walters Sponsored 3 Bills, 0 Of Which Became Law
115th Congress: Walters Sponsored 3 Bills, 0 Of Which Became Law. [Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]
Walters 115th Congress Sponsorships

Date

Bill #
H.R. 2546

5/18/17

Title
To ensure the Chief Information
Office of the Federal
Communications Commission has
a significant role in decisions
related to information technology,
and for other purposes.

H.R. 2474
5/16/17
H.R. 2144
4/25/17

Medical Product Review
Harmonization Act of 2017
Risk-Based Classification of
Accessories Act of 2017

Last Action

Last Action/
Effective
Date

Referred to the House
Committee on Energy and
Commerce.
5/18/2017
Referred to the House
Committee on Energy and
Commerce.
5/16/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee
on Health.
4/28/2017
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

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114th Congress
Walters Sponsored 7 Pieces Of Legislation, 1 Of Which Became Law
Walters Sponsored 7 Bills In The 114th Congress, 1 Of Which Became Law. [Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Walters Introduced 0 Amendments
Walters Introduced 0 Amendments. [Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Sponsored Bills By Subject

Subject
Crime and Law Enforcement
Science, Technology, Communications
Immigration
Water Resources Development
Taxation
Social Welfare

114th Sponsorships By Subject
# Of Bills Sponsored

# Became Law

2
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Walters Bills Sponsored With Floor Consideration Or More
Walters Sponsored 2 Pieces Of Legislation That Passed The House
Walters Sponsored 2 Pieces Of Legislation That Passed The House In The 114th Congress. [Congress.gov,
accessed 5/30/17]
Walters 114th Congress Sponsorships With Floor Consideration Or More
Date

Bill #

Title

6/24/16

H.R. 5578

Survivors' Bill of Rights Act of 2016

9/29/15

H.R. 3636

Oversee Visa Integrity with Stakeholder
Advisories Act

Last Action
Became Public Law No:
114-236.
Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on the
Judiciary.

Last
Action/
Effective
Date
10/7/16

6/14/16

[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Walters Bills Sponsored With No Floor Consideration
Walters Sponsored 4 Pieces Of Legislation With No Floor Consideration
Walters Sponsored 4 Pieces Of Legislation With No Floor Consideration In The 114th Congress.
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]
Walters 114th Congress Bills Sponsored With No Floor Consideration
Date
Intro.

Bill #

Title

Last Action

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9/16/2015 H.R. 3529

6/9/2015 H.R. 2689
5/1/2015 H.R. 2207
2/26/2015 H.R. 1109

To require the Administrator of the
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration to study the feasibility
of constructing an aramid synthetic
fiber aqueduct to transport water from
Oregon to California, and for other
purposes.
To clarify the scope of eligible water
resources projects under the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986
and the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014, and for
other purposes.
FSA Act
Social Security Lump-Sum Death
Benefit Improvement and
Modernization Act of 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water
Resources and Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on
Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social
Security.
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

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Appendix VI – Bill Co-Sponsorships
NOTE: All information for 115th Congress is accurate as of May 30, 2017

Career
Walters Co-Sponsored 221 Pieces Of Legislation; 13 Or 5.88 Percent Became Law
As Of May 2017, Walters Co-Sponsored 221 Pieces Of Legislation; 13 Or 5.88 Percent Became Law.
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Toplines

115th Congress (2017 - 2018)
114th Congress (2015 - 2016)
TOTAL

Walters Co-Sponsorship Toplines
# of Co-sponsorships
# Became Law
Percentage Became Law
54
0
0
167
13
7.78
221
13
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/30/17]

Subject
Walters Career Co-Sponsorships By Subject
# Of Bills Co# Became
Subject
Sponsored
Law
Agriculture and Food
1
Animals
2
Armed Forces and National Security
20
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority
Issues
5
Commerce
2
Congress
2
Crime and Law Enforcement
23
Economics and Public Finance
1
Education
3
Emergency Management
1
Energy
2
Environmental Protection
11
Finance and Financial Sector
7
Foreign Trade and International
Finance
3
Government Operations and Politics
19
Health
41
Housing and Community Development
3
Immigration
5

0
0
4

Percentage Became
Law
0%
0%
20%

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
14.28%

0
6
1
0
0

0%
31.58%
2.44%
0%
0%

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International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Law
Native Americans
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Sciences and History
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Taxation
Transportation and Public Works
Water Resources Development

17
7
5
1
8
2
1
1
1
14
7
3

1
5.88%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
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Walters Co-Sponsored 19 Bills With Fewer Than 10 Other Members
Walters Co-Sponsorships With Fewer Than 10 Other Members
Date Intro.

Bill #

Title

5/24/2016 H.R. 5315 CLEAR Act of 2016
Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation
9/28/2016 H.R. 6196 Act

5/17/2017 H.R. 2503 AIM Act of 2017
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to
designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County,
California, as a U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other
2/24/2015 H.R. 1051 purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide for
the inclusion of the names of certain members of
the Armed Forces on the Vietnam Veterans
8/4/2015 H.R. 3439 Memorial.
Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful
Nation honors and salutes Sons and Daughters in
Touch on its 25th anniversary that is being
celebrated on Father's Day, 2015, at the Vietnam
H.Res.
Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of
6/16/2015 320
Columbia.
Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation
3/16/2017 H.R. 1558 Act
Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment
9/20/2016 H.R. 6070 Act

Sponsor

Rep.
Guthrie,
Brett [R-KY2]
Rep. Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]
Rep.
Paulsen, Erik
[R-MN-3]
Rep.
Sanchez,
Loretta [DCA-46]
Rep.
Rohrabacher,
Dana [RCA-48]

Rep. Hahn,
Janice [DCA-44]
Rep. Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]
Rep. Issa,
Darrell E.
[R-CA-49]

# of
Cosponsors

2

2

2

3

4

4

4

4

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To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation,
provide management consistency by
incorporating the rocks and small islands along
the coast of Orange County, California, into the
California Coastal National Monument managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, and meet
the original Congressional intent of preserving
Orange County's rocks and small islands, and for
12/10/2015 H.R. 4233 other purposes.
Aviation Innovation, Reform, and
2/3/2016 H.R. 4441 Reauthorization Act of 2016
To make 1 percent across-the-board rescissions
in non-defense, non-homeland-security, and nonveterans-affairs discretionary spending for each
1/3/2017 H.R. 85
of the fiscal years 2017 and 2018.

1/12/2017 H.R. 472

Safe Recovery and Community Empowerment
Act

National Monument Designation Transparency
7/29/2015 H.R. 3389 Act

11/16/2015 H.R. 4001 Fix the Footnotes Act of 2015

6/10/2016 H.R. 5454 Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2016

4/15/2015 H.R. 1800 GRIDD Act of 2015

12/10/2015 H.R. 4211 Credit Score Competition Act of 2015
Commending the Departments of Defense and
Veterans Affairs for their joint campaign to raise
awareness during September, Suicide Prevention
H.Res.
Month, to reduce suicide among members of the
9/25/2015 443
United States Armed Forces and veterans.

Rep.
Rohrabacher,
Dana [RCA-48]
Rep. Shuster,
Bill [R-PA9]
Rep.
Blackburn,
Marsha [RTN-7]
Rep. Issa,
Darrell E.
[R-CA-49]
Rep. Nunes,
Devin [RCA-22]
Rep. Buck,
Ken [R-CO4]
Rep. Smith,
Adam [DWA-9]
Rep.
Johnson,
Sam [R-TX3]
Rep. Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

5

5

6

6

6

7

7

7

8

Rep. Esty,
Elizabeth H.
[D-CT-5]
9
Rep. Poe,
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of
Ted [R-TX2/14/2017 H.R. 1035 2017
2]
9
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115th Congress
NOTE: All information for 115th Congress is accurate up to May 30, 2017

Walters Co-Sponsored 54 Pieces Of Legislation; None Became Law
As Of May 2017, Walters Co-Sponsored 54 Bills In The 115th Congress – None Became Law. [Congress.gov,
accessed 5/30/17]

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Bills
Walters 115th Co-Sponsorships
Date
Intro.
5/22/2017

Bill #
H.Co
n.Res.
59

Title
Recognizing the 75th
anniversary of Marine Corps
Base Camp Pendleton.

Sponsor
Rep. Issa,
Darrell E.
[R-CA-49]

# of
Cosponsors
29

Latest
Action
Date
5/22/2017

Latest Action

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Armed
Services.
5/17/2017

H.R.
2503

AIM Act of 2017

Rep.
Paulsen,
Erik [RMN-3]

2

5/17/2017

Referred to
House Energy
and Commerce
5/11/2017

H.Res
. 320

Expressing support for the
designation of May 2017 as
"Mental Health Month".

Rep.
Murphy,
Tim [RPA-18]

23

5/12/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health.
5/4/2017

H.R.
2358

Chinese American World
War II Veterans
Congressional Gold Medal
Act

Rep.
Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

38

5/4/2017

Referred to
House
Administration
5/3/2017

H.R.
2327

PAWS Act of 2017

Rep.
DeSantis,
Ron [R-FL6]

120

5/3/2017
Referred to the
House
Committee on

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Veterans'
Affairs.

4/28/2017

4/26/2017

H.R.
2254

H.R.
2170

To designate the facility of
the United States Postal
Service located at 2635 Napa
Street in Vallejo, California,
as the "Janet Capello Post
Office Building".

Rep.
Thompson,
Mike [DCA-5]

Flood and Agriculture Risk
Management Cost Reduction
Act of 2017

Rep.
LaMalfa,
Doug [RCA-1]

49

4/28/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Oversight and
Government
Reform.
28

4/26/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Financial
Services.
4/6/2017

4/6/2017

4/6/2017

H.R.
1988

H.Res
. 269

H.R.
2052

To designate the facility of
the United States Postal
Service located at 1730 18th
Street in Bakersfield,
California, as the "Merle
Haggard Post Office
Building".

Rep.
McCarthy,
Kevin [RCA-23]

Recognizing and supporting
the goals and ideals of
National Sexual Assault
Awareness and Prevention
Month.

Rep. Reed,
Tom [RNY-23]

PRIVATE Act

35

4/6/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Oversight and
Government
Reform.

Rep.
McSally,
Martha [RAZ-2]

62

101

4/21/2017

5/25/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Crime,
Terrorism,
Homeland
Security, and
Investigations.
Received in the
Senate and
Read twice and
referred to the
Committee on
Armed
Services.

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4/5/2017

H.Res
. 249

Honoring the life and legacy
of the first woman to serve in
the United States Congress,
Jeannette Pickering Rankin,
on the 100th anniversary of
her swearing-in to Congress.

Rep.
Brooks,
Susan W.
[R-IN-5]

55

4/5/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
House
Administration.
3/30/2017

H.R.
19

Smithsonian Women's
History Museum Act

Rep.
Maloney,
Carolyn B.
[D-NY-12]

163

4/7/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Federal
Lands.
3/23/2017

H.R.
1697

Israel Anti-Boycott Act

Rep.
Roskam,
Peter J. [RIL-6]

177

3/23/2017

Referred to
House Financial
Services
3/23/2017

H.R.
1698

Iran Ballistic Missiles and
International Sanctions
Enforcement Act

Rep.
Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

255

3/29/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Trade.
3/21/2017

H.R.
1644

Korean Interdiction and
Modernization of Sanctions
Act

Rep.
Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

23

5/4/2017

Received in the
Senate and
Read twice and
referred to the
Committee on
Foreign
Relations.

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3/20/2017

H.R.
1625

Targeted Rewards for the
Global Eradication of Human
Trafficking

Rep.
Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

40

5/23/2017

Received in the
Senate and
Read twice and
referred to the
Committee on
Foreign
Relations.
3/16/2017

H.R.
1558

Repeatedly Flooded
Communities Preparation Act

Rep.
Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

4

3/16/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Financial
Services.
3/15/2017

H.R.
1552

FOCA Act

Rep. Ross,
Dennis A.
[R-FL-15]

45

3/28/2017

Ordered to be
Reported by
Voice Vote.
3/10/2017

H.R.
1494

PACT Act

Rep. Smith,
Lamar [RTX-21]

165

3/21/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Crime,
Terrorism,
Homeland
Security, and
Investigations.
3/9/2017

3/8/2017

H.R.
1485

H.J.R
es. 86

Flexible Pell Grant for 21st
Century Students Act

Providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8
of title 5, United States Code,
of the rule submitted by the

Rep.
Stefanik,
Elise M.
[R-NY-21]

Rep.
Blackburn,
Marsha [RTN-7]

34

16

3/9/2017

3/10/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Education and
the Workforce.
Referred to the
Subcommittee
on
Communication

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Federal Communications
Commission relating to
"Protecting the Privacy of
Customers of Broadband and
Other Telecommunications
Services".

3/7/2017

H.R.
1399

American Soda Ash
Competitiveness Act

s and
Technology.

Rep. Cook,
Paul [RCA-8]

26

3/16/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Energy and
Mineral
Resources.
3/2/2017

H.Res
. 164

Supporting the goals and
ideals of National Women's
History Month.

Rep.
Thompson,
Mike [DCA-5]

71

3/2/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Oversight and
Government
Reform.
2/27/2017

H.Res
. 152

Expressing the sense of the
House of Representatives that
clean water is a national
priority, and that the June 29,
2015, Waters of the United
States Rule should be
withdrawn or vacated.

Rep. Gibbs,
Bob [ROH-7]

46

2/28/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Water
Resources and
Environment.
2/16/2017

H.R.
1162

No Hero Left Untreated Act

Rep.
Knight,
Stephen
[R-CA-25]

56

5/24/2017

Received in the
Senate and
Read twice and
referred to the
Committee on
Veterans'
Affairs.
2/16/2017

H.R.
1121

Pre-existing Conditions
Protection Act of 2017

Rep.
Walden,
Greg [ROR-2]

65

2/28/2017
Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health.

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2/14/2017

H.R.
1035

Extending Justice for Sex
Crime Victims Act of 2017

Rep. Poe,
Ted [RTX-2]

9

3/2/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on the
Constitution
and Civil
Justice.
2/7/2017

H.R.
909

Pet and Women Safety Act of
2017

Rep. Clark,
Katherine
M. [D-MA5]

225

3/9/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Crime,
Terrorism,
Homeland
Security, and
Investigations.
2/6/2017

H.Res
. 92

Condemning North Korea's
development of multiple
intercontinental ballistic
missiles, and for other
purposes.

Rep.
Wilson, Joe
[R-SC-2]

121

4/3/2017

Motion to
reconsider laid
on the table
Agreed to
without
objection.
2/3/2017

H.R.
849

Protecting Seniors' Access to
Medicare Act of 2017

Rep. Roe,
David P.
[R-TN-1]

164

2/15/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health
2/1/2017

H.R.
807

Medicare Access to
Rehabilitation Services Act
of 2017

Rep.
Paulsen,
Erik [RMN-3]

151

2/10/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health.

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1/31/2017

H.R.
772

Common Sense Nutrition
Disclosure Act of 2017

Rep.
McMorris
Rodgers,
Cathy [RWA-5]

73

2/3/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health.
1/31/2017

H.J.R
es. 51

Approving the
discontinuation of the process
for consideration and
automatic implementation of
the annual proposal of the
Independent Medicare
Advisory Board under
section 1899A of the Social
Security Act.

Rep. Roe,
David P.
[R-TN-1]

105

2/3/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health.
1/30/2017

H.R.
732

Stop Settlement Slush Funds
Act of 2017

Rep.
Goodlatte,
Bob [RVA-6]

34

3/30/2017

Placed on the
Union
Calendar,
Calendar No.
43.
1/30/2017

1/24/2017

H.J.R
es. 36

H.R.
638

Providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8
of title 5, United States Code,
of the final rule of the Bureau
of Land Management relating
to "Waste Prevention,
Production Subject to
Royalties, and Resource
Conservation".

Rep.
Bishop,
Rob [RUT-1]

40

To designate the facility of
the United States Postal
Service located at 24930
Washington Avenue in
Murrieta, California, as the
"Riverside County Iraq and
Afghanistan Veterans
Memorial Post Office".

Rep.
Calvert,
Ken [RCA-42]

24

5/10/2017
Motion to
proceed to
consideration of
measure
rejected in
Senate by YeaNay Vote. 49 51. Record
Vote Number:
125.
1/24/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Oversight and
Government
Reform.

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1/24/2017

H.R.
637

Stopping EPA Overreach Act
of 2017

Rep.
Palmer,
Gary J. [RAL-6]

120

1/25/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Water
Resources and
Environment.
1/23/2017

1/13/2017

H.R.
606

H.R.
522

To designate the facility of
the United States Postal
Service located at 1025
Nevin Avenue in Richmond,
California, as the "Harold D.
McCraw, Sr., Post Office
Building".

Rep.
DeSaulnier,
Mark [DCA-11]

Stop Settlement Slush Funds
Act of 2017

Rep.
Goodlatte,
Bob [RVA-6]

51

1/23/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Oversight and
Government
Reform.
26

2/8/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Regulatory
Reform,
Commercial
And Antitrust
Law.
1/12/2017

H.R.
472

Safe Recovery and
Community Empowerment
Act

Rep. Issa,
Darrell E.
[R-CA-49]

6

2/6/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on the
Constitution
and Civil
Justice.
1/11/2017

1/9/2017

H.R.
459

H.R.
381

Trafficking Survivors Relief
Act of 2017

To designate a mountain in
the John Muir Wilderness of
the Sierra National Forest as
"Sky Point".

Rep.
Wagner,
Ann [RMO-2]

Rep.
McClintoc
k, Tom [RCA-4]

30

45

2/6/2017

3/30/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Crime,
Terrorism,
Homeland
Security, and
Investigations.
Committee on
Energy and
Natural
Resources.

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Ordered to be
reported
without
amendment
favorably.

1/6/2017

H.R.
350

RPM Act of 2017

Rep.
McHenry,
Patrick T.
[R-NC-10]

123

1/25/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on
Environment.
1/4/2017

H.R.
246

To repeal the annual fee on
health insurance providers
enacted by the Patient
Protection and Affordable
Care Act.

Rep.
Noem,
Kristi L.
[R-SD-At
Large]

155

1/25/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Health.
1/3/2017

1/3/2017

H.R.
85

H.R.
23

To make 1 percent acrossthe-board rescissions in nondefense, non-homelandsecurity, and non-veteransaffairs discretionary spending
for each of the fiscal years
2017 and 2018.

Rep.
Blackburn,
Marsha [RTN-7]

Gaining Responsibility on
Water Act of 2017

Rep.
Valadao,
David G.
[R-CA-21]

6

1/3/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Appropriations.
14

2/10/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Water,
Power and
Oceans.
1/3/2017

H.R.
5

Regulatory Accountability
Act of 2017

Rep.
Goodlatte,
Bob [RVA-6]

25

3/29/2017

Committee on
Small Business
and
Entrepreneurshi
p. Hearings
held.

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1/3/2017

1/3/2017

H.R.
74

H.Res
. 14

REVIEW Act of 2017

Disapproving of President
Obama and his
administration's refusal to
veto the anti-Israel resolution
adopted by the United
Nations Security Council on
December 23, 2016.

Rep.
Marino,
Tom [RPA-10]

30

Rep. Ross,
Dennis A.
[R-FL-15]

57

1/5/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Regulatory
Reform,
Commercial
And Antitrust
Law.
1/3/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
1/3/2017

H.Res
. 11

Objecting to United Nations
Security Council Resolution
2334 as an obstacle to IsraeliPalestinian peace, and for
other purposes.

Rep.
Royce,
Edward R.
[R-CA-39]

134

1/5/2017

Motion to
reconsider laid
on the table
Agreed to
without
objection.
1/3/2017

H.R.
26

Regulations from the
Executive in Need of
Scrutiny Act of 2017

Rep.
Collins,
Doug [RGA-9]

160

3/29/2017

Committee on
Small Business
and
Entrepreneurshi
p. Hearings
held.
1/3/2017

1/3/2017

H.R.
38

H.R.
60

Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Act of 2017

ENLIST Act

Rep.
Hudson,
Richard [RNC-8]

193

Rep.
Denham,
Jeff [RCA-10]

204

1/12/2017

Referred to the
Subcommittee
on Crime,
Terrorism,
Homeland
Security, and
Investigations.
1/3/2017
Referred to the
House
Committee on
Armed
Services.

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1/3/2017

H.R.
184

Protect Medical Innovation
Act of 2017

Rep.
Paulsen,
Erik [RMN-3]

253

1/3/2017

Referred to the
House
Committee on
Ways and
Means.

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Environmental Protection
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Housing and Community Development
Immigration
International Affairs
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Bills

Date
Intro.

Bill #

Title

Walters 114th Co-Sponsorships
Latest
# of
Action
Sponsor
Cosp Date
Latest Action

11/15/16

H.R.
6316

VET Bonus
Act

Rep. Denham,
Jeff [R-CA-10]

11/15/16

11/15/16

9/28/16

9/28/16

9/22/16

H.R.
6323

Norman
Yoshio Mineta
Congressional
Gold Medal
Act
To name the
Department of
Veterans
Affairs health
care system in
Long Beach,
California, the
"Tibor Rubin
VA Medical
Center".

H.R.
6196

Repeatedly
Flooded
Communities
Preparation
Act

H.R.
6322

H.R.
6255

H.Res.
884

Norman
Yoshio Mineta
Congressional
Gold Medal
Act
Recognizing
that Hillary
Rodham
Clinton
violated,
ignored, and
otherwise
chose not to
follow legal
and ethical
obligations
and
responsibilities
expected of
the head of
any Federal
agency of the
United States

Rep. Honda,
Michael M. [DCA-17]

Rep. Lowenthal,
Alan S. [D-CA47]

Rep. Royce,
Edward R. [RCA-39]

Rep. Honda,
Michael M. [DCA-17]

Rep. Issa,
Darrell E. [RCA-49]

14

47

51

2

44

24

12/1/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Military
Personnel.

11/15/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Financial
Services.

Link
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usebill/6322

12/16/16

Became Public Law No:
114-313.

9/28/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Financial
Services.

9/28/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Financial
Services.

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usebill/6196
https://www
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usebill/6255

Referred to the House
Committee on Foreign
Affairs.

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9/22/16

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9/22/16

9/20/16

9/7/16

7/14/16

H.R.
6138

H.R.
6070

H.R.
5948

H.Res.
838

Government
during her
tenure as
United States
Secretary of
State from
2009 through
2013.
To designate
the facility of
the United
States Postal
Service
located at 560
East Pleasant
Valley Road,
Port Hueneme,
California, as
the U.S. Naval
Construction
Battalion
"Seabees"
Fallen Heroes
Post Office
Building.
Safe Recovery
and
Community
Empowerment
Act
To designate
the facility of
the United
States Postal
Service
located at 830
Kuhn Drive in
Chula Vista,
California, as
the "Jonathan
'J.D.' De
Guzman Post
Office
Building".
Expressing
support for
designation of
April 11 as
"National Pet
Adoption
Day" and the
month of April
as "National
Pet Adoption
Month" to
highlight the
important role
pets play in

Rep. Brownley,
Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Issa,
Darrell E. [RCA-49]

Rep. Davis,
Susan A. [DCA-53]

Rep. Williams,
Roger [R-TX25]

52

4

52

15

12/16/16

Became Public Law No:
114-309.

9/30/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on the
Constitution and Civil
Justice.

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Became Public Law No:
114-306.

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Referred to the House
Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform.

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12/16/16

7/14/16

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7/14/16

7/5/16

H.Con.
Res.
148

H.R.
5625

7/5/16

H.R.
5621

6/28/16

H.R.
5600

6/16/16

H.J.Re
s. 95

the lives of
United States
citizens.
Expressing the
sense of
Congress that
the Second
Amendment of
the
Constitution of
the United
States protects
the individual
right to keep
and bear arms
for the purpose
of self-defense
and that the
Second
Amendment
right is fully
applicable to
the States.

Modernizing
Government
Travel Act
To
posthumously
award a
Congressional
Gold Medal to
Lawrence
Eugene
"Larry" Doby
in recognition
of his
achievements
and
contributions
to American
major league
athletics, civil
rights, and the
Armed Forces
during WWII.

No Hero Left
Untreated Act
Providing for
congressional
disapproval
under chapter
8 of title 5,

Rep. Sessions,
Pete [R-TX-32]

Rep. Moulton,
Seth [D-MA-6]

96

23

7/22/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on the
Constitution and Civil
Justice.

9/26/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on
Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.

Rep. Pascrell,
Bill, Jr. [D-NJ9]

292

7/5/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Financial
Services.

Rep. Knight,
Stephen [R-CA25]

33

11/30/16

Received in the Senate.

6/16/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Education
and the Workforce.

Rep. Foxx,
Virginia [R-NC5]

34

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H.R.
5457

United States
Code, of the
rule submitted
by the
Department of
Labor relating
to defining and
delimiting the
exemptions for
executive,
administrative,
professional,
outside sales,
and computer
employees.
To redesignate
Gravelly Point
Park, located
along the
George
Washington
Memorial
Parkway in
Arlington
County,
Virginia, as
the Nancy
Reagan
Memorial
Park, and for
other
purposes.

Rep. Hice, Jody
B. [R-GA-10]

6/10/16

H.R.
5454

Adoptee
Citizenship
Act of 2016

Rep. Smith,
Adam [D-WA9]

5/24/16

H.R.
5315

CLEAR Act of
2016
Deterring
Undue
Enforcement
by Protecting
Rights of
Citizens from
Excessive
Searches and
Seizures Act
of 2016
Air Traffic
Controller
Hiring
Improvement
Act of 2016

Rep. Guthrie,
Brett [R-KY-2]

6/13/16

5/19/16

5/19/16

H.R.
5283

H.R.
5292

resolution/9
5

Rep.
Sensenbrenner,
F. James, Jr. [RWI-5]

Rep. Curbelo,
Carlos [R-FL26]

6/16/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Federal
Lands.

7

6/15/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Immigration and Border
Security.

2

5/24/16

Referred to House Judiciary

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usebill/5454
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usebill/5315

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 702.

https://www
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Referred to the
Subcommittee on Aviation.

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101

24

260

12/23/16

5/20/16

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usebill/5292

5/17/16

5/13/16

5/12/16

5/10/16

4/26/16

4/19/16

H.R.
5235

Recognizing
and honoring
the historical
significance of
the 40th
anniversary of
the Judgment
of Paris, and
the impact of
the California
victory at the
1976 Paris
Tasting on the
world of wine
and the United
States wine
industry as a
whole.
To designate
the facility of
the United
States Postal
Service
located at
1025 Nevin
Avenue in
Richmond,
California, as
the "Harold D.
McCraw, Sr.
Post Office
Building".

H.R.
5218

Targeting
Child
Predators Act
of 2016

Rep. DeSantis,
Ron [R-FL-6]

H.R.
5180

Food and Fuel
Consumer
Protection Act
of 2016

Rep. Flores, Bill
[R-TX-17]

H.Res.
734

H.R.
5063

H.J.Re
s. 88

Stop
Settlement
Slush Funds
Act of 2016
Disapproving
the rule
submitted by
the
Department of
Labor relating
to the

Rep. Thompson,
Mike [D-CA-5]

Rep.
DeSaulnier,
Mark [D-CA11]

Rep. Goodlatte,
Bob [R-VA-6]

Rep. Roe,
David P. [RTN-1]

64

39

13

118

32

30

5/17/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform.

5/13/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform.

5/18/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

5/13/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy
and Power.

9/8/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on the
Judiciary.

6/22/16

Motion to refer the bill and
accompanying veto message
to the Committee on
Education and the
Workforce. The Chair
directed the Clerk to notify

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34

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usebill/5218
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usebill/5180
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usebill/5063
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definition of
the term
"Fiduciary".

H.R.
4761

End Executive
Overreach Act
Providing for
the safety and
security of the
Iranian
dissidents
living in Camp
Liberty/Hurriy
a in Iraq and
awaiting
resettlement
by the United
Nations High
Commissioner
for Refugees,
and permitting
use of their
own assets to
assist in their
resettlement.
Protecting
Workplace
Advancement
and
Opportunity
Act
To designate
the facility of
the United
States Postal
Service
located at 61
South Baldwin
Avenue in
Sierra Madre,
California, as
the "Louis
Van Iersel
Post Office".

3/16/16

H.R.
4768

Separation of
Powers
Restoration
Act of 2016

Rep. Ratcliffe,
John [R-TX-4]

3/7/16

H.R.
4715

RPM Act of
2016

Rep. McHenry,
Patrick T. [RNC-10]

4/15/16

H.R.
4956

the Senate of the action of
the House.

3/17/16

H.Res.
650

3/17/16

H.R.
4773

3/16/16

Rep. Price, Tom
[R-GA-6]

Rep. Poe, Ted
[R-TX-2]

Rep. Walberg,
Tim [R-MI-7]

Rep. Chu, Judy
[D-CA-27]

106

71

202

52

113

120

5/17/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Regulatory Reform,
Commercial And Antitrust
Law.

5/18/16

Ordered to be Reported
(Amended) by Unanimous
Consent.

3/17/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Education
and the Workforce.

7/29/16

Became Public Law No:
114-207.

7/13/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on the
Judiciary.

3/11/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy
and Power.

https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4956

https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
useresolution/6
50
https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4773

https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4761
https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4768
https://www
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2/29/16

2/10/16

2/3/16

1/13/16

1/6/16

12/16/15

12/15/15

H.R.
4651

Digital
Security
Commission
Act of 2016

H.R.
4526

Stop Online
Booking
Scams Act of
2016

Rep. Frankel,
Lois [D-FL-22]

H.R.
4441

Aviation
Innovation,
Reform, and
Reauthorizatio
n Act of 2016

Rep. Shuster,
Bill [R-PA-9]

H.R.
4279

American
Business
Competitivene
ss Act of 2015
An act to
amend title 38,
United States
Code, to
provide for the
inurnment in
Arlington
National
Cemetery of
the cremated
remains of
certain persons
whose service
has been
determined to
be active
service.
To direct the
Secretary of
Veterans
Affairs to
disclose
certain
information to
State
controlled
substance
monitoring
programs.

H.R.
4247

Cuban
Immigrant
Work
Opportunity
Act of 2015

H.R.
4377

H.R.
4336

Rep. McCaul,
Michael T. [RTX-10]

Rep. Nunes,
Devin [R-CA22]

Rep. McSally,
Martha [R-AZ2]

Rep. Walorski,
Jackie [R-IN-2]

Rep. Curbelo,
Carlos [R-FL26]

27

27

5

29

191

13

129

4/1/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

2/12/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Commerce, Manufacturing,
and Trade.

2/11/16

Ordered to be Reported
(Amended) by the Yeas and
Nays: 32 - 26.

1/13/16

Referred to the House
Committee on Ways and
Means.

https://www
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v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4651
https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4526
https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4441
https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4377

Became Public Law No:
114-158.

https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/4336

5/20/16

1/12/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Oversight
and Investigations.

3/23/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Higher
Education and Workforce
Training.

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12/10/15

12/10/15

12/10/15

H.R.
4233

H.R.
4211

H.R.
4219

12/10/15

H.R.
4229

12/7/15

H.Res.
554

To eliminate
an unused
lighthouse
reservation,
provide
management
consistency by
incorporating
the rocks and
small islands
along the coast
of Orange
County,
California,
into the
California
Coastal
National
Monument
managed by
the Bureau of
Land
Management,
and meet the
original
Congressional
intent of
preserving
Orange
County's rocks
and small
islands, and
for other
purposes.

Credit Score
Competition
Act of 2015
To authorize
the extension
of
nondiscriminat
ory treatment
(normal trade
relations
treatment) to
the products of
Kazakhstan.
Protecting Our
Youth from
Dangerous
Synthetic
Drugs Act of
2015
Supporting the
goals and
ideals of

Rep.
Rohrabacher,
Dana [R-CA48]

Rep. Royce,
Edward R. [RCA-39]

Rep. Boustany,
Charles W., Jr.
[R-LA-3]

Rep. Katko,
John [R-NY-24]
Rep. Brooks,
Susan W. [RIN-5]

5

8

5/12/16

Subcommittee Hearings
Held.

9/27/16

Hearings Held by the
Subcommittee on Financial
Institutions and Consumer
Credit Prior to Referral.

12/10/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Trade.

34

1/15/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

13

12/7/15

Referred to House Science,
Space, and Technology

28

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H.Con.
Res.
97

"Computer
Science
Education
Week".
Expressing the
sense of
Congress that
the President
should submit
to the Senate
for advice and
consent the
climate change
agreement
proposed for
adoption at the
twenty-first
session of the
Conference of
the Parties to
the United
Nations
Framework
Convention on
Climate
Change, to be
held in Paris,
France from
November 30
to December
11, 2015.

Rep. Kelly,
Mike [R-PA-3]

86

11/19/15

Referred to the House
Committee on Foreign
Affairs.

11/16/15

H.R.
4001

Fix the
Footnotes Act
of 2015

Rep. Buck, Ken
[R-CO-4]

7

11/18/15

Ordered to be Reported by
Voice Vote.

11/4/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment.

11/3/15

H.R.
3880

10/28/15

H.Con.
Res.
88

10/26/15

H.J.Re
s. 71

Stopping EPA
Overreach Act
of 2015
Reaffirming
the Taiwan
Relations Act
and the Six
Assurances as
cornerstones
of United
States-Taiwan
relations.
Providing for
congressional
disapproval
under chapter
8 of title 5,
United States
Code, of a rule

congress/ho
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54

Rep. Palmer,
Gary J. [R-AL6]

152

Rep. Chabot,
Steve [R-OH-1]

17

5/17/16

Received in the Senate and
referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations.

Rep. Whitfield,
Ed [R-KY-1]

108

11/19/15

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 266.

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10/26/15

H.J.Re
s. 72

10/21/15

H.Res.
485

10/21/15

H.R.
3779

submitted by
the
Environmental
Protection
Agency
relating to
"Standards of
Performance
for
Greenhouse
Gas Emissions
from New,
Modified, and
Reconstructed
Stationary
Sources:
Electric Utility
Generating
Units".
Providing for
congressional
disapproval
under chapter
8 of title 5,
United States
Code, of a rule
submitted by
the
Environmental
Protection
Agency
relating to
"Carbon
Pollution
Emission
Guidelines for
Existing
Stationary
Sources:
Electric Utility
Generating
Units".
Expressing
solidarity with
the people of
Israel in the
wake of recent
terrorist
attacks and
condemning
the Palestinian
Authority for
inciting an
atmosphere of
violence.
Social
Security Fraud
Prevention Act
of 2016

Rep. Whitfield,
Ed [R-KY-1]

Rep. McSally,
Martha [R-AZ2]
Rep. Valadao,
David G. [RCA-21]

109

51

63

11/19/15

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 267.

10/21/15

Referred to the House
Committee on Foreign
Affairs.

9/27/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on

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Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.

H.R.
3765

ADA
Education and
Reform Act of
2015

Rep. Poe, Ted
[R-TX-2]

10/8/15

H.R.
3722

Mental Health
and Safe
Communities
Act of 2015

Rep. McSally,
Martha [R-AZ2]

10/8/15

H.R.
3713

Rep. Goodlatte,
Bob [R-VA-6]

10/20/15

10/1/15

9/30/15

9/25/15

H.Res.
458

H.R.
3651

H.Res.
443

Sentencing
Reform Act of
2015
Celebrating 25
years of
success from
the Office of
Research on
Women's
Health at the
National
Institutes of
Health.
Positive Train
Control
Enforcement
and
Implementatio
n Act of 2015
Commending
the
Departments
of Defense and
Veterans
Affairs for
their joint
campaign to
raise
awareness
during
September,
Suicide
Prevention
Month, to
reduce suicide
among
members of
the United
States Armed
Forces and
veterans.

Rep. Noem,
Kristi L. [R-SDAt Large]

Rep. Shuster,
Bill [R-PA-9]

Rep. Esty,
Elizabeth H. [DCT-5]

7/7/16

Ordered to be Reported
(Amended) by the Yeas and
Nays: 15 - 6.

39

9/30/16

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Research
and Technology.

79

12/23/16

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 698.

59

81

156

9

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10/2/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

10/1/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Railroads,
Pipelines, and Hazardous
Materials.

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Referred to the
Subcommittee on Military
Personnel.

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11/23/15

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9/18/15

H.Res.
432

Expressing
support for
designating
February 2016
as "National
Spine Ability
Month".

Rep. Murphy,
Patrick [D-FL18]

27

9/18/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Kline,
John [R-MN-2]

117

12/1/15

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 272.

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11/23/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Military
Personnel.

https://www
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9/8/15

Rules Committee
Resolution H. Res. 408
Reported to House. Rule
provides for consideration
of H.J. Res. 64 with 10
hours of general debate.
Motion to recommit
allowed. Measure will be
considered read. Bill is
closed to amendments.

8/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Federal
Lands.

H.J.Re
s. 64

Protecting
Local
Business
Opportunity
Act
To direct the
Secretary of
Defense to
provide for the
inclusion of
the names of
certain
members of
the Armed
Forces on the
Vietnam
Veterans
Memorial.
Disapproving
of the
agreement
transmitted to
Congress by
the President
on July 19,
2015, relating
to the nuclear
program of
Iran.

H.R.
3389

National
Monument
Designation
Transparency
Act

Rep. Nunes,
Devin [R-CA22]

H.R.
3363

Federal
Wildland
Firefighter
Recognition
Act

Rep. LaMalfa,
Doug [R-CA-1]

11

7/29/15

Referred to the House
Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform.

7/29/15

H.R.
3299

Strengthening
Public Health
Emergency
Response Act
of 2016

Rep. Brooks,
Susan W. [RIN-5]

47

9/9/16

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 571.

7/29/15

H.R.
3429

Pro-LIFE Act

Rep. Yoder,
Kevin [R-KS-3]

61

7/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

9/9/15

8/4/15

8/4/15

7/29/15

7/29/15

H.R.
3459

H.R.
3439

Rep.
Rohrabacher,
Dana [R-CA48]

Rep. Royce,
Edward R. [RCA-39]

4

12

6

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7/29/15

7/29/15

7/28/15

7/27/15

7/27/15

H.R.
3339

Protecting
Access to
Lifesaving
Screenings
Act (PALS
Act)

H.R.
3326

Defend Trade
Secrets Act of
2015

H.R.
3268

H.R.
3220

H.R.
3218

7/27/15

H.R.
3222

7/16/15

H.Res.
367

PAST Act

Medicare
Common
Access Card
Act of 2015
Designate the
facility of the
United States
Postal Service
located at
1221 State
Street, Suite
12, Santa
Barbara,
California, as
the "Special
Warfare
Operator
Master Chief
Petty Officer
(SEAL) Louis
'Lou' J.
Langlais Post
Office
Building".

Employee
Rights Act
Expressing the
sense of the
House of
Representative
s in
disapproval of
the Joint

Rep. Ellmers,
Renee L. [RNC-2]

Rep. Collins,
Doug [R-GA-9]

63

164

8/6/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

10/1/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Courts,
Intellectual Property, and
the Internet.

Rep. Yoho, Ted
S. [R-FL-3]

272

7/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Commerce, Manufacturing,
and Trade.

Rep. Roskam,
Peter J. [R-IL-6]

19

8/7/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Capps,
Lois [D-CA-24]

Rep. Price, Tom
[R-GA-6]

Rep. Roskam,
Peter J. [R-IL-6]

50

137

220

12/16/16

Became Public Law No:
114-283.

11/16/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health,
Employment, Labor, and
Pensions.

7/16/15

Referred to the House
Committee on Foreign
Affairs.

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Comprehensiv
e Plan of
Action agreed
to by the P5+1
and Iran on
July 14, 2015.

7/13/15

H.R.
3036

9/11 Memorial
Act

Rep. Cook, Paul
[R-CA-8]

10

7/29/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Brooks,
Susan W. [RIN-5]

312

12/1/16

Received in the Senate.

26

10/8/15

Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources. Hearings
held.

49

6/25/15

Referred to House Financial
Services

63

7/29/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Immigration and Border
Security.

113

12/12/16

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 680.

11/16/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Workforce Protections.

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7/9/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

https://www
.congress.go
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Rep.
MacArthur,
Thomas [R-NJ3]

7/10/15

H.R.
3025

7/9/15

H.R.
2992

Wildfire
Airspace
Protection Act
of 2015
Merchant
Marine of
World War II
Congressional
Gold Medal
Act

H.R.
2898

Western Water
and American
Food Security
Act of 2015

Rep. Valadao,
David G. [RCA-21]

H.R.
2937

Cuban
Military
Transparency
Act

Rep. Nunes,
Devin [R-CA22]

6/25/15

H.R.
2922

Adoptive
Family Relief
Act

Rep. Franks,
Trent [R-AZ-8]

6/25/15

H.R.
2896

TAILOR Act
of 2015

Rep. Tipton,
Scott R. [RCO-3]

6/25/15

6/25/15

6/17/15

6/17/15

H.R.
2800

H.R.
2805

Pregnancy
Discrimination
Amendment
Act
Heroin and
Prescription
Opioid Abuse
Prevention,
Education, and

Rep. Walberg,
Tim [R-MI-7]

Rep. Brooks,
Susan W. [RIN-5]

84

21

46

6/15/16

Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources Senate
Subcommittee on National
Parks. Hearings held.

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H.Res.
320

Enforcement
Act of 2015
Expressing the
sense of
Congress that
a grateful
Nation honors
and salutes
Sons and
Daughters in
Touch on its
25th
anniversary
that is being
celebrated on
Father's Day,
2015, at the
Vietnam
Veterans
Memorial in
Washington,
the District of
Columbia.

Rep. Hahn,
Janice [D-CA44]

4

8/13/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Military
Personnel.

H.R.
2749

Dams
Accountability
, Maintenance,
and Safety Act

Rep. Valadao,
David G. [RCA-21]

18

6/25/15

Subcommittee Hearings
Held.

H.R.
2726

Apollo 11 50th
Anniversary
Commemorati
ve Coin Act

Rep. Posey, Bill
[R-FL-8]

298

12/16/16

Became Public Law No:
114-282.

H.R.
2675

Low Volume
Motor Vehicle
Manufacturers
Act of 2015

Rep. Mullin,
Markwayne [ROK-2]

6/5/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Commerce, Manufacturing,
and Trade.

6/4/15

H.R.
2646

Helping
Families in
Mental Health
Crisis Act of
2016

Rep. Murphy,
Tim [R-PA-18]

207

7/14/16

Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and
Pensions.

6/1/15

H.R.
2597

AIM Act of
2015

Rep. Paulsen,
Erik [R-MN-3]

21

6/5/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.
2497

NEPA
Reciprocity
Act

5/22/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Water
Resources and
Environment.

6/16/15

6/12/15

6/10/15

6/4/15

5/21/15

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Rep. Denham,
Jeff [R-CA-10]

23

12

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5/21/15

H.R.
2494

Eliminate,
Neutralize,
and Disrupt
Wildlife
Trafficking
Act of 2016

Rep. Royce,
Edward R. [RCA-39]

113

10/7/16

5/19/15

H.R. 6

21st Century
Cures Act

Rep. Upton,
Fred [R-MI-6]

230

7/13/15

Became Public Law No:
114-231.
Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and
Pensions.

5/18/15

H.R.
2400

5/14/15

H.R.
2315

5/13/15

5/13/15

4/29/15

4/29/15

SIGMA Act of
2015
Mobile
Workforce
State Income
Tax
Simplification
Act of 2015

Rep. Roskam,
Peter J. [R-IL-6]

147

11/16/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health,
Employment, Labor, and
Pensions.

Rep. Bishop,
Mike [R-MI-8]

180

9/22/16

Received in the Senate.

6/1/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on the
Constitution and Civil
Justice.

6/1/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

5/15/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

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Motion to reconsider laid on
the table Agreed to without
objection.

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H.R.
2304

SPEAK FREE
Act of 2015

Rep.
Farenthold,
Blake [R-TX27]

H.R.
2293

Preventing
Animal
Cruelty and
Torture
(PACT) Act

Rep. Smith,
Lamar [R-TX21]

H.Res.
230

H.Res.
233

Encouraging
State-by-State
adoption of a
sexual assault
survivors' bill
of rights.
Expressing the
sense of the
House of
Representative
s that Iran
should
immediately
release the
three United
States citizens
that it holds, as
well as
provide all
known
information on
any United
States citizens

Rep.
Wasserman
Schultz, Debbie
[D-FL-23]

Rep. Kildee,
Daniel T. [DMI-5]

32

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55

202

6/15/15

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that have
disappeared
within its
borders.

6/2/15

Became Public Law No:
114-23.

176

9/29/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Finance.

11

7/29/15

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 178.

7/30/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

99

2/22/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and
Pensions.

Rep. McMorris
Rodgers, Cathy
[R-WA-5]

61

5/4/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Rangel,
Charles B. [DNY-13]

157

12/12/16

Message on Senate action
sent to the House.

4/16/15

Referred to the House
Committee on Ways and
Means.

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.congress.go
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0
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.congress.go
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usebill/1842

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho

USA
FREEDOM
Act of 2015

Rep.
Sensenbrenner,
F. James, Jr. [RWI-5]

4/28/15

H.R.
2048

4/28/15

H.R.
2061

EACH Act

Rep. Davis,
Rodney [R-IL13]

H.R.
1992

American
Soda Ash
Competitivene
ss Act

Rep. Cook, Paul
[R-CA-8]

H.R.
1994

VA
Accountability
Act of 2015

4/23/15

H.R.
2017

Common
Sense
Nutrition
Disclosure Act
of 2015

Rep. McMorris
Rodgers, Cathy
[R-WA-5]

4/21/15

H.R.
1919

Steve Gleason
Act of 2015

H.Con.
Res.
40

Encouraging
reunions of
divided
Korean
American
families.

4/23/15

4/23/15

4/21/15

4/16/15

4/16/15

H.R.
1842

H.R.
1859

Indian Health
Service Health
Professions
Tax Fairness
Act of 2015
Ensuring
Children's
Access to
Specialty Care
Act of 2015

Rep. Miller, Jeff
[R-FL-1]

Rep. Valadao,
David G. [RCA-21]

Rep. Collins,
Chris [R-NY27]

27

98

44

73

4/17/15

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4/15/15

H.R.
1800

4/14/15

H.R.
1786

GRIDD Act of
2015
James Zadroga
9/11 Health
and
Compensation
Reauthorizatio
n Act

H.R.
1732

Regulatory
Integrity
Protection Act
of 2015

4/13/15

Rep. Johnson,
Sam [R-TX-3]

7

4/21/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Social
Security.

Rep. Maloney,
Carolyn B. [DNY-12]

271

6/11/15

Subcommittee Hearings
Held.

7/14/16

Read twice and referred to
the Committee on
Environment and Public
Works.

Rep. Shuster,
Bill [R-PA-9]

70

3/26/15

H.R.
1684

Foreign Spill
Protection Act
of 2016

Rep. Curbelo,
Carlos [R-FL26]

46

4/27/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on
Environment and Public
Works.

3/25/15

H.R.
1603

Military
SAVE Act

Rep. Barr, Andy
[R-KY-6]

76

11/17/15

Subcommittee Hearings
Held.

3/25/15

H.R.
1624

Protecting
Affordable
Coverage for
Employees
Act

Rep. Guthrie,
Brett [R-KY-2]

235

10/7/15

Became Public Law No:
114-60.

3/23/15

H.R.
1547

Rep. Paulsen,
Erik [R-MN-3]

15

4/7/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

4/21/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Regulatory Reform,
Commercial And Antitrust
Law.

3/19/15

H.R.
1470

Family Health
Care
Flexibility Act
End
Discriminatory
State Taxes for
Automobile
Renters Act of
2015
SGR Repeal
and Medicare
Provider
Payment
Modernization
Act of 2015

3/6/15

H.R.
1338

Dignified
Interment of

3/23/15

H.R.
1528

Rep. Graves,
Sam [R-MO-6]

34

Rep. Burgess,
Michael C. [RTX-26]

21

3/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on the
Constitution and Civil
Justice.

Rep. Shuster,
Bill [R-PA-9]

98

11/17/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to

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Our Veterans
Act of 2015

the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

H.R.
1270

Restoring
Access to
Medication
and Improving
Health
Savings Act of
2016

7/11/16

Read the second time.
Placed on Senate
Legislative Calendar under
General Orders. Calendar
No. 550.

3/4/15

H.R.
1300

First
Responder
Anthrax
Preparedness
Act

Rep. King,
Peter T. [R-NY2]

50

7/30/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on
Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs.

3/4/15

H.R.
1301

Amateur
Radio Parity
Act of 2016

Rep. Kinzinger,
Adam [R-IL-16]

126

9/13/16

Received in the Senate.

H.R.
1258

Pet and
Women Safety
Act of 2015

Rep. Clark,
Katherine M.
[D-MA-5]

3/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

H.R.
1209

Improving
Access to
Maternity
Care Act

Rep. Burgess,
Michael C. [RTX-26]

89

11/15/16

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and
Pensions.

H.R.
1202

Medicare
Patient Access
to Hospice Act
of 2015

Rep. Jenkins,
Lynn [R-KS-2]

38

3/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

6/24/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Finance.

3/4/15

3/4/15

3/3/15

3/2/15

3/2/15

2/27/15

2/27/15

H.R.
1157

Protecting
Seniors'
Access to
Medicare Act
of 2015
Santa Ynez
Band of
Chumash
Mission
Indians Land
Transfer Act
of 2016

H.R.
1178

Ensuring
Equal Access
to Treatments
Act of 2015

H.R.
1190

Rep. Jenkins,
Lynn [R-KS-2]

Rep. Roe,
David P. [RTN-1]

39

223

235

Rep. LaMalfa,
Doug [R-CA-1]

13

9/6/16

Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

Rep. Reed, Tom
[R-NY-23]

45

3/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

congress/ho
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2/27/15

2/27/15

2/26/15

2/26/15

2/25/15

2/25/15

2/25/15

2/24/15

H.R.
1151

USPSTF
Transparency
and
Accountability
Act of 2015

H.R.
1174

Law
Enforcement
Access to Data
Stored Abroad
Act

H.R.
1132

Medicare
Audiology
Services
Enhancement
Act of 2015
To designate
the facility of
the United
States Postal
Service
located at
1048 West
Robinhood
Drive in
Stockton,
California, as
the "W.
Ronald Coale
Memorial Post
Office
Building".

H.R.
1078

Food and Drug
Administration
Safety Over
Sequestration
Act of 2015

H.R.
1116

H.R.
1090

H.R.
1062

H.R.
1051

Retail Investor
Protection Act

Pilot's Bill of
Rights 2
To direct the
Secretary of
Homeland
Security to
designate John
Wayne Airport
in Orange

Rep. Blackburn,
Marsha [R-TN7]

73

3/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Marino,
Tom [R-PA-10]

137

3/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Bilirakis,
Gus M. [R-FL12]

39

3/10/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

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.congress.go
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usebill/1174
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.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/1116

Rep. McNerney,
Jerry [D-CA-9]

50

6/13/16

Became Public Law No:
114-168.

Rep. Lance,
Leonard [R-NJ7]

27

2/25/15

Referred to the House
Committee on the Budget.

10/28/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.

3/16/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on the
Constitution and Civil
Justice.

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.congress.go
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usebill/1078
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.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/1090
https://www
.congress.go
v/bill/114thcongress/ho
usebill/1062

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Trade.

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usebill/1051

Rep. Wagner,
Ann [R-MO-2]

Rep. Graves,
Sam [R-MO-6]

Rep. Sanchez,
Loretta [D-CA46]

34

188

3

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County,
California, as
a U.S.
Customs and
Border
Protection
(CBP) port of
entry, and for
other
purposes.

2/20/15

2/13/15

2/13/15

2/13/15

2/12/15

H.R.
1019

H.R.
979

Partner with
Korea Act
To designate a
mountain in
the John Muir
Wilderness of
the Sierra
National
Forest as "Sky
Point".

H.R.
986

Concealed
Carry
Reciprocity
Act of 2015

H.R.
969

H.R.
928

Blue Water
Navy Vietnam
Veterans Act
of 2015
To repeal the
annual fee on
health
insurance
providers
enacted by the
Patient
Protection and
Affordable
Care Act.

2/11/15

H.R.
880

2/11/15

H.R.
879

American
Research and
Competitivene
ss Act of 2015
Ax the Tax on
Middle Class
Americans'
Health Plans
Act

H.R.
836

Health Care
Safety Net
Enhancement
Act of 2015

2/10/15

Rep. Roskam,
Peter J. [R-IL-6]

Rep.
McClintock,
Tom [R-CA-4]

Rep. Hudson,
Richard [R-NC8]

Rep. Gibson,
Christopher P.
[R-NY-19]

80

52

216

335

3/31/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Immigration and Border
Security.

6/2/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources.

3/16/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

3/6/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Disability
Assistance and Memorial
Affairs.

Rep. Boustany,
Charles W., Jr.
[R-LA-3]

235

2/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Brady,
Kevin [R-TX-8]

32

5/21/15

Received in the Senate.

Rep. Guinta,
Frank C. [RNH-1]

141

2/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Dent,
Charles W. [RPA-15]

111

2/13/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

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2/9/15

H.R.
815

Access to
Professional
Health
Insurance
Advisors Act
of 2015

2/5/15

H.R.
803

2/5/15

H.R.
775

Passenger Rail
Reform and
Investment
Act of 2015
Child
Interstate
Abortion
Notification
Act
Medicare
Access to
Rehabilitation
Services Act
of 2015

2/4/15

H.R.
707

Restoration of
America's
Wire Act

2/5/15

2/4/15

2/4/15

H.R.
749

H.R.
703

H.R.
702

2/4/15

H.R.
721

2/4/15

H.R.
699

2/2/15

H.R.
642

Renewable
Fuel Standard
Elimination
Act
To adapt to
changing
crude oil
market
conditions.
Short Line
Railroad
Rehabilitation
and
Investment
Act of 2015

Email Privacy
Act
To amend title
38, United
States Code, to
provide for the
eligibility for
beneficiary
travel for
veterans
seeking
treatment or
care for
military sexual

Rep. Long,
Billy [R-MO-7]

126

2/13/15

Rep. Shuster,
Bill [R-PA-9]

12

3/9/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.
Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.

Rep. RosLehtinen, Ileana
[R-FL-27]

65

3/16/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime,
Terrorism, Homeland
Security, and Investigations.

Rep. Boustany,
Charles W., Jr.
[R-LA-3]

238

2/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Chaffetz,
Jason [R-UT-3]

26

3/25/15

Subcommittee Hearings
Held.

2/6/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Energy
and Power.

10/19/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Banking,
Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Rep. Goodlatte,
Bob [R-VA-6]

Rep. Barton,
Joe [R-TX-6]

85

137

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.congress.go
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Rep. Jenkins,
Lynn [R-KS-2]

262

2/4/15

Referred to the House
Committee on Ways and
Means.

Rep. Yoder,
Kevin [R-KS-3]

314

4/28/16

Received in the Senate.

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.congress.go
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use-bill/699

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

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Rep. Walorski,
Jackie [R-IN-2]

24

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trauma in
specialized
outpatient or
residential
programs at
facilities of the
Department of
Veterans
Affairs, and
for other
purposes.

1/28/15

H.R.
592

1/27/15

H.R.
555

1/27/15

H.R.
556

National
Right-to-Work
Act
Pharmacy and
Medically
Underserved
Areas
Enhancement
Act
Federal
Exchange
Data Breach
Notification
Act of 2015
Prevent
Interruptions
in Physical
Therapy Act
of 2015

1/27/15

H.R.
546

ACE Kids Act
of 2015

1/28/15

H.R.
612

Rep. King,
Steve [R-IA-4]

128

4/29/15

Rep. Guthrie,
Brett [R-KY-2]

296

2/12/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Black,
Diane [R-TN-6]

34

1/30/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Bilirakis,
Gus M. [R-FL12]

105

2/27/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Barton,
Joe [R-TX-6]

227

1/30/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.

4/29/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on
Workforce Protections.

H.R. 7

Working
Families
Flexibility Act
of 2015
No Taxpayer
Funding for
Abortion and
Abortion
Insurance Full
Disclosure Act
of 2015

1/14/15

H.R.
347

Facilitating
Access to
Credit Act of
2015

Rep. Royce,
Edward R. [RCA-39]

15

9/27/16

1/14/15

H.R.
348

RAPID Act

Rep. Marino,
Tom [R-PA-10]

21

9/28/15

1/22/15

1/21/15

H.R.
465

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health,
Employment, Labor, and
Pensions.

Rep. Roby,
Martha [R-AL2]

Rep. Smith,
Christopher H.
[R-NJ-4]

157

29

1/26/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Finance.
Hearings Held by the
Subcommittee on Financial
Institutions and Consumer
Credit Prior to Referral.
Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on
Environment and Public
Works.

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1/9/15

H.R.
241

ACCESS
(ADA
Compliance
for Customer
Entry to Stores
and Services)
Act of 2015

1/9/15

H.R.
235

Permanent
Internet Tax
Freedom Act

1/7/15

H.R.
203

Rep. Calvert,
Ken [R-CA-42]

Rep. Goodlatte,
Bob [R-VA-6]

Rep. Walz,
Timothy J. [DMN-1]

1/6/15

H.R.
136

Clay Hunt
SAV Act
To designate
the facility of
the United
States Postal
Service
located at
1103 USPS
Building 1103
in Camp
Pendleton,
California, as
the "Camp
Pendleton
Medal of
Honor Post
Office".

1/6/15

H.R.
167

Wildfire
Disaster
Funding Act

Rep. Simpson,
Michael K. [RID-2]

H.R.
30

Save
American
Workers Act
of 2015

H.R.
160

Protect
Medical
Innovation Act
of 2015

1/6/15

1/6/15

Rep. Issa,
Darrell E. [RCA-49]

2/2/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on the
Constitution and Civil
Justice.

191

6/10/15

Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Finance.

39

2/12/15

Became Public Law No:
114-2.

21

6/13/16

Became Public Law No:
114-166.

150

3/2/15

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Federal
Lands.

Rep. Young,
Todd C. [R-IN9]

156

3/30/15

Rep. Paulsen,
Erik [R-MN-3]

282

6/23/15

50

Referred to the
Subcommittee on Health.
Read the second time.
Placed on Senate
Legislative Calendar under
General Orders. Calendar
No. 125.

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Subject

Subject
Agriculture and Food
Animals
Armed Forces and National Security

114th Co-Sponsorships By Subject
# Of Bills Co-Sponsored

# Became Law
1
2
16

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Emergency Management
Energy
Environmental Protection
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Housing and Community Development
Immigration
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Law
Native Americans
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Taxation
Transportation and Public Works
Water Resources Development

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2
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17
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Appendix VII – Office Expenditures
Career
Walters Office Expenditures – Career
Rent,
Comms.,
Travel
Utilities
Printing

Franked
Mail
2015
2016
Career

Personnel
Compensation

$73,327.70
$62,931.44
$136,259.14

$783,449.53
$770,593.14
$1,554,042.67

Other
Services

Supplies
and
Materials

Equipment

$54,105.64
$43,363.85
$97,469.49

$33,500.19
$8,420.00
$41,920.19

$27,490.49
$41,360.46
$68,850.95

$7,428.74
$35,107.70
$42,536.44

$137,977.71
$146,131.17
$284,108.88

$84,959.70
$38,845.14
$123,804.84

[U.S. House of Representatives, Statements of Disbursements, accessed 9/19/17]

Walters Collected $3,488.40 In Personal Reimbursements For Commercial Transportation And
Lodging
Year
2016
2015
TOTAL

Personal Reimbursements To Walters
Personal Reimbursements To Walters
Subject
$0
N/A
$3,488.40 Commercial Transportation; Lodging
$3,488.40

[U.S. House of Representatives, Statements of Disbursements, accessed 9/19/17]

2016
Office Expenditures
2016: Walters’s Office Spent $1,146,752.90 On Office Expenditures, 88 Percent Of Their Total
Budget
Walters Office Expenditures - 2016
Franked
Mail

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total

Personnel
Compens
ation

Travel

Rent,
Comms.,
Utilities

Printing

Other
Services

Supplies
&
Material
s

Equipment

$45,008.46
$10,907.57
$6,080.78
$934.63
$62,931.44

$187,075.99
$161,083.91
$179,797.20
$242,636.04
$770,593.14

$7,689.88
$21,399.81
$9,422.00
$4,852.16
$43,363.85

$38,771.75
$31,088.76
$39,312.75
$36,957.91
$146,131.17

$10,560.05
$1,043.39
$26,173.85
$1,067.85
$38,845.14

$1,500.00
$2,250.00
$2,250.00
$2,420.00
$8,420.00

$1,643.65
$4,370.61
$6,143.53
$29,202.67
$41,360.46

$1,087.02
$1,087.02
$16,833.56
$16,100.10
$35,107.70

Total

$293,336.80
$233,231.07
$286,013.67
$334,171.36
$1,146,752.90

[U.S. House of Representatives, Statements of Disbursements, accessed 9/19/17]

Walters Personal Reimbursements
2016: Walters Collected No Personal Reimbursements

Q1
Q2

Personal Reimbursements To Walters
$0
$0

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$0
$0
$0
$0
[U.S. House of Representatives, Statements of Disbursements, accessed 9/19/17]

Q3
Q4
Additions
Total:

2015
Office Expenditures
2015: Walters’s Office Spent $1,202,239.70 On Office Expenditures, 93 Percent Of Their Total
Budget
Walters Office Expenditures - 2015
Franked
Mail

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total

Personnel
Compens
ation

Travel

Rent,
Comms.,
Utilities

Printing

Other
Services

Supplies
&
Material
s

Equipment

$(186.97)
$33,781.23
$4,526.97
$35,206.47
$73,327.70

$182,103.28
$195,766.31
$193,691.36
$211,888.58
$783,449.53

$3,701.73
$15,252.05
$17,935.99
$17,215.87
$54,105.64

$22,421.77
$41,748.32
$30,099.96
$43,707.66
$137,977.71

$2,448.13
$35,819.31
$14,906.87
$31,785.39
$84,959.70

$6,594.69
$7,975.50
$6,885.00
$12,045.00
$33,500.19

$6,861.03
$5,995.44
$10,819.11
$3,814.91
$27,490.49

$1,087.02
$1,087.02
$4,167.68
$1,087.02
$7,428.74

Total

$225,030.68
$337,425.18
$283,032.94
$356,750.90
$1,202,239.70

[U.S. House of Representatives, Statements of Disbursements, accessed 9/19/17]

Walters Personal Reimbursements
2015: Walters Collected $3,488.40 In Personal Reimbursements

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Additions
Total:

Personal Reimbursements To Walters
$3,189.20
$299.20
$0
$0
$0
$3,488.40
[U.S. House of Representatives, Statements of Disbursements, accessed 9/19/17]

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Appendix VIII – Travel Expenditures
Toplines
Walters Spent $3,429 On Taxpayer Funded Foreign Travel
Walters Spent $3,429 On Taxpayer Funded Foreign Travel. [Congressional Foreign Travel Reports, accessed
9/19/17]

Official Foreign Travel Expenditures
Walters Spent $3,429 On Taxpayer Funded Travel To 3 Countries
NOTE: Does not include MECEA fund travel.

Dates
8/29/16 – 8/31/16
8/31/16 – 9/1/16
9/1/16 – 9/4/16

Walters Official Foreign Travel Expenditures
Destination
Per Diem Cost
Transportation
Total Cost
United Kingdom
$1,595.00 Military
$1,595.00
Norway
$374.00 Military
$374.00
Italy
$1,460.00 Military
$1,460.00
TOTAL
$3,429.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$3,429.00
[Congressional Foreign Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]

Aug 2016-Sept 2016: Walters Spent $3,429 On An Official Trip To United Kingdom, Norway, And
Italy
Aug 2016-Sept 2016: Walters Travelled To United Kingdom, Norway, And Italy. [Congressional Foreign
Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
In United Kingdom, Walters Spent $1,595 Per Diem, Including Lodging And Meals. [Congressional
Foreign Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
In Norway, Walters Spent $374 Per Diem, Including Lodging And Meals. [Congressional Foreign Travel
Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
In Italy, Walters Spent $1,460 Per Diem, Including Lodging And Meals. [Congressional Foreign Travel
Reports, accessed 9/19/17]

Walters Private Travel Expenditures
Walters Received $15,189.98 Worth Of Special Interests Funded Travel
Date

Destination

Sponsor

7/17/15 7/18/15
8/8/15 8/16/15

San
Francisco, CA
Israel

California State
Society
American Israel
Education
Foundation

Walters Private Travel Expenditures
Accompanying
Transpor
Lodging
Relative
-tation
N/A
$921.00
$313.00
N/A

$7,117.00

$2,634.00

Meals

Total Cost

$152.00

Other
Expenses
$0.00

$1,262.00

$1,534.00

$12,546.00

$1,386.00

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10/3/15 10/4/15
6/20/16 6/21/16
4/19/17 4/19/17
8/10/17 8/10/17

Las Vegas,
NV
Radnor, PA

N/A

$309.00

$259.00

$226.00

$0.00

$793.00

N/A

$0.00

$206.00

$24.00

$0.00

$230.00

N/A

$101.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$101.00

N/A

$133.98

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$133.98

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

Las Vegas,
NV
San
Francisco, CA

Main Street
Advocacy
Main Street
Advocacy
Main Street
Advocacy
Main Street
Advocacy

$15,189.98

[Congressional Foreign Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]

2017: Walters Reported $234.98 In Travel Payments And Reimbursements
August 2017 : Walters Traveled, At Main Street Advocacy’s Expense, To San Francisco. [Congressional
Foreign Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
April 2017: Walters Traveled, At Main Street Advocacy’s Expense, To Las Vegas. [Congressional Foreign
Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]

2016: Walters Reported $230 In Travel Payments And Reimbursements
June 2016: Walters Traveled, At Main Street Advocacy’s Expense, To Radnor, PA. [Congressional Foreign
Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]

2015: Walters Reported $14,725 In Travel Payments And Reimbursements
October 2015: Walters Traveled, At Main Street Advocacy’s Expense, To Las Vegas. [Congressional Foreign
Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
August 2015: Walters Traveled, At American Israel Education Foundation’s Expense, To Israel.
[Congressional Foreign Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
July 2015: Walters Traveled, At California State Society’s Expense, To San Francisco. [Congressional Foreign
Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]

Walters’s Staff Received $3,661.01 Worth Of Special Interest Funded Travel

Date

Staff
Member

1/14/151/16/15
4/16/154/18/15
3/17/163/19/16
5/19/165/21/16
5/19/165/21/16

David
Bowser
David
Bowser
David
Bowser
Abigail
Sigler
Casey
Fitzpatrick

Most Recent
Position
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Communications
Director
Legislative
Director

Walters’s Staff Private Travel Expenditures
Transpor
Destination
Sponsor
-tation
Lodging
Hershey, PA
Hot Springs,
VA*
Baltimore,
MD*
Hot Springs,
VA
Hot Springs,
VA

Congressional
Institute Inc.
Congressional
Institute Inc.
Congressional
Institute Inc.
Congressional
Institute Inc.
Congressional
Institute Inc.

Meals

Other
Expense

Total
Cost

$57.01

$276.84

$289.44

$0.00

$623.29

$10.00

$104.04

$123.06

$0.00

$330.36

$0.00

$348.43

$182.09

$252.56

$1,139.36

$130.00

$194.00

$127.00

$333.00

$784.00

$130.00

$194.00
$127.00
$333.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$784.00
$3,661.01

[Congressional Foreign Travel Reports, accessed 9/19/17]
*-Bowser’s wife accompanied him on this trip

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Appendix X – Vote Statistics
Attendance Record
Time Period
2015 Jan-Mar
2015 Apr-Jun
2015 Jul-Sep
2015 Oct-Dec
2016 Jan-Mar
2016 Apr-Jun
2016 Jul-Sep
2016 Nov-Dec
2017 Jan-Mar
2017 Apr-Jun
2017 Jul-Sep
Total:

Walters Voting Attendance Record – GovTrack.US
Votes Eligible
Missed Votes
Percent
Percentile
144
3
2.1%
50th
244
2
0.8%
41st
139
0
0.0%
0th
177
0
0.0%
0th
137
0
0.0%
0th
204
14
6.9%
84th
232
40
17.2%
96th
48
1
2.1%
61st
208
0
0.0%
0th
136
0
0.0%
0th
185
0
0.0%
0th
6228
60
0.1%
[GovTrack.us, Mimi Walters, accessed 9/19/17]

Vote Comparisons
Speakership Votes
Voted For Paul Ryan For Speaker Of The House
2017: Walters Voted To Make Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House. In January 2017, Mimi Walters voted for
Paul Ryan to be Speaker of the House. Ryan was elected by a vote of 239-189. [Election to the Speaker, Vote #2,
1/3/17; CQ, 1/3/17]
2015: Walters Voted To Make Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House. In October 2015, Mimi Walters voted for
Paul Ryan to be Speaker of the House. Paul Ryan received 236 votes, Nancy Pelosi received 184 votes, and Daniel
Webster received 9 votes. [Election to the Speaker, Vote #581, 10/29/15]

Voted For John Boehner For Speaker Of The House
2015: Walters Voted To Make John Boehner Speaker Of The House. In January 2015, Mimi Walters voted for
John Boehner to be Speaker of the House. John Boehner received 216 votes, and Nancy Pelosi received 164 votes.
[Election to the Speaker, Vote #2, 1/06/15]

Vote Studies

Year

Voting Participation

2016
2015

91%
99%

Walters Vote Statistics
Presidential Support
Party Unity
Support
Oppose
Support Oppose
8%
92%
97%
3%
16%
84%
95%
5%

Conservative Coalition
Support
Oppose
----[CQ, accessed 8/31/17]

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Appendix XI – Votes – 115th Congress
Agriculture & Food Safety
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted Against An Amendment Exempting Rules Related To The Prevention Of Foodborne Illness
Transmission. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Cicilline, D-R.I., amendment that would exempt rules
related to the prevention of foodborne illness transmission. It would remove the bill's provision that would
effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of
the underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was rejected in
Committee of the Whole by a vote of 190-232. [HR 5, Vote #38, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]

Budget
Key Votes
Voted For The $1.16 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H
Res 305) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill, with House
amendment, intended to serve as the legislative vehicle for a measure that would provide $1.16 trillion in
discretionary appropriations for federal departments and agencies covered by the 11 unfinished fiscal 2017
spending bills.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 230-188. [HRes 308, Vote #247, 5/3/17; CQ, 5/3/17]
Voted For Averting A Government Shutdown For At Least One Week By Funding The Government With A
Continuing Resolution. In April 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 289) that would provide for
House floor consideration of the joint resolution that would extend continuing appropriations for federal
government operations through May 5, 2017. It would also provide for an extension, through May 5, 2017, of
health care benefits for retired coal miners.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 235-178. [HRes 289, Vote #235,
2/28/17; CQ, 2/28/17]
Voted For Setting Forth The Congressional Budget For The United States Government For Fiscal Year
2017. January 2017, Walters voted for “adoption of the concurrent resolution that includes reconciliation
instructions for the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees as well as the Senate Finance
and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees to develop legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1
billion each over a 10-year period by January 27, 2017, which is expected to repeal parts of the 2010 health care
law. The concurrent resolution also would set broad spending and revenue targets over the next 10 years. It would
allow $3.3 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2017.” The resolution was adopted by a vote of 227-198. [S
Con Res 3, Vote #58; CQ, 1/13/17]

Other Votes

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Campaign Finance
Key Votes
Other Votes

Civil Rights
Key Votes
Holocaust Denial
Voted For Blocking A Resolution “Affirming That The Holocaust Occurred And That It Targeted Jews […]
After The White House Omitted Mention Of Jews In [Its] International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Statement.” In February 2017, Walters voted for the “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 91)…” The motion was agreed to by a vote of
234-187. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, “The House on Feb. 7 blocked, 234-187, a Democratic bid to
force floor debate on a resolution affirming that the Holocaust occurred and that it targeted Jews. Democrats raised
this issue after the White House omitted mention of Jews in the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
statement it released Jan. 27. Six million Jews died in the Holocaust carried out by German leader Adolf Hitler and
his Nazi regime between 1933-1945.” A yes vote was a vote to block the resolution. [HRes 91, Vote #81, 2/7/17;
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2/13/17; CQ, 2/7/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/7/17]

Other Votes
Voted Against Exempting Alleged Constitutional Or Civil Rights Violations From The Lawsuit Reduction
Act. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Conyers, D-Mich., amendment that would exempt from the bill's
provisions actions alleging a violation of a constitutional or civil right.” The amendment was rejected in Committee
of the Whole by a vote of 190-227. [HR 720, Vote #155, 3/10/17; CQ, 3/10/17]

Commerce
Key Votes
Other Votes

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Consumer Protection
Key Votes
Privacy And Data
Voted For Blocking A Bill To Reinstate FCC Rules Protecting The Privacy Of Broadband Customers. In
May 2017, Walters voted for “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 299).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to offer an,
“amendment to the Rule, which would make in order Ms. Rosen of Nevada’s bill, H.R. 1868. H.R. 1868 would
reinstate the Federal Communications Commission’s rules adopted on October 27, 2016 that protect the privacy of
broadband customers.” A vote yes was a vote to block the Democratic amendment. The motion was agreed to by
a vote of 233-190. [HR 1868 (HRes 299), Vote #240, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
Voted For Consideration Of Nullification Of A Rule Requiring Internet Providers To Obtain Permission
From Customers Before Using Or Selling Their Information. In March 2017, Walters voted for “adoption of the
rule (H Res 230) that would provide for House floor consideration of the joint resolution that would disapprove and
nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires broadband internet service providers to obtain
affirmative permission from customers to use or share their sensitive information.” The rule was adopted by a vote
of 231-189. [HRes 230, Vote #200, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Rule Requiring Internet Providers To Obtain Permission From Customers Before
Using Or Selling Their Sensitive Information. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution
that would disapprove and nullify a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires broadband internet
service providers to obtain affirmative permission from customers to use or share their sensitive information, such
as web browsing history, geolocation information, content of communications and Social Security numbers; to take
reasonable measures to secure customer information; and to notify customers, the commission and law enforcement
when a data breach occurs that could result in harm.” The resolution passed (thus cleared for the president) by a
vote of 215-205. A “yea” was a vote in support of the president’s position. [SJRes 34, Vote #202, 3/28/17; CQ,
3/28/17]

Other Votes
Politicization Of The Office Of Register Of Copyrights
Voted For Allowing Consideration Of A Bill That Would “Likely… Increase Industry Influence” Over The
Copyright Office. In April 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 275) that would provide for
House floor consideration of the bill that would modify the process for selecting and appointing the U.S. Copyright
Office's Register of Copyrights and would limit a Register of Copyrights' term to 10 years.” The rule was adopted
by a vote of 237-186. [HR 1695 (HRes 275), Vote #225, 2/26/17; CQ, 2/26/17]
Electronic Frontier Foundation: HR 1695 Would “Effectively Strip The Librarian Of Congress Of
Oversight Over The Register, And Is Likely To Increase Industry Influence Over An Already Highly
Politicized Office.” “The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 378 to 48 to pass a controversial bill that
would make the Register of Copyrights a presidential appointee. H.R. 1695, the Register of Copyrights
Selection and Accountability Act of 2017, will effectively strip the Librarian of Congress of oversight over the
Register, and is likely to increase industry influence over an already highly politicized office. The bill does
nothing to improve the functioning of the Copyright Office, nor to fix any of the serious problems with
copyright law, including its excessive and unpredictable penalties.” [EFF.org, 4/26/17]

Major Rules Reform & Consumer Protections

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Voted Against Excluding Any Rule Related To Child Product Safety From Being Defined As A “Major
Rule.” In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Johnson, D-Ga., for Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that
would exclude rules related to the safety of products designed to be used or consumed by children younger than 2
years old from the definition of a ‘major rule.’” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote
of 190-234. [HR 26, Vote #17, 1/15/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 5, The Regulatory Accountability Act, Exempting Rules Related To
The Safety Of Children’s Toys. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Ruiz, D-Calif., amendment that
would exempt rules related to the safety of children's toys or products. It would remove the bill's provision that
would effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to an agency's
interpretation of the underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 190-233. [HR 5, Vote #40, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted For Allowing Consideration Of A Bill Requiring Federal Courts To Impose Sanctions On Parties That
File Frivolous Lawsuits. In March 2017, Walters voted for “adoption of the rule that would provide for House
floor consideration of the bill (HR 720) that would require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that file
frivolous civil lawsuits. The rule would also provide for consideration of the bill (HR 985) that would prohibit
federal courts from certifying proposed classes of individuals for a class-action lawsuit unless each member of the
class has suffered the same type and degree of injury. Additionally, the bill would require asbestos trusts to issue
quarterly reports on claims made against the trusts and payouts made by the trusts for asbestos-related injuries.”
The rule was adopted by a vote of 233-184. [HRes 180, Vote #139, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted For The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act, Prohibiting Federal Courts From Certifying
Proposed Classes Of Individuals For A Class-Action Lawsuit Unless Each Member Of The Class Has
Suffered The Same Injury. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would prohibit federal
courts from certifying proposed classes of individuals for a class-action lawsuit unless each member of the class has
suffered the same type and degree of injury. Additionally, the bill would require asbestos trusts to issue quarterly
reports on claims made against the trusts and payouts made by the trusts for asbestos-related injuries.” The bill was
passed by a vote of 220-201. [HR 985, Vote #148, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Ensuring That There Is
No Conflict Of Interest Between The Counsel And Plaintiff. In March 2017, Walters voted against the
“Deutch, D-Fla., amendment that would remove the bill's prohibition on the use of class counsel if the named
plaintiff is a present or former client or has a contractual relationship with the counsel.” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 182-227. [HR 985, Vote #140, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Removing The Bill’s
Requirement That Attorneys’ Fee Awards To Be Based On Equitable Relief. In March 2017, Walters
voted against the “Deutch, D-Fla., amendment that would remove the bill's requirement that attorneys' fee
awards to be based on equitable relief.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of
189-228. [HR 985, Vote #141, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Permitting Discovery
Proceedings To Continue While Various Legal Motions Are Pending. In March 2017, Walters voted against
the “Soto, D-Fla., amendment that would permit discovery proceedings to continue while various legal motions

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are pending before a court.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 192-230.
[HR 985, Vote #142, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Exempting Civil Action
Cases Alleging Fraud From The Bill’s Provisions. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Johnson, DGa., amendment that would exempt cases related to civil actions alleging fraud from the bill's provisions related
to class actions.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 190-230. [HR 985,
Vote #143, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Exempting Civil Rights
Cases From The Bill’s Provisions. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Conyers, D-Mich., amendment
that would exempt cases related to civil actions alleging violations of civil rights from the bill's provisions
related to class actions.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 191-230. [HR
985, Vote #144, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Requiring That Asbestos
Trusts Provide Reports Available To The Public Regarding Demands Received And Payments Made. In
March 2017, Walters voted against the “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that would replace the bill's
provisions related to asbestos trusts with a requirement that asbestos trusts to provide a report available to the
public regarding demands received and payments made.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the
Whole by a vote of 193-229. [HR 985, Vote #145, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Exempting Claimants
Living In Public Housing From The Bill’s Provisions Related To Asbestos Trusts. In March 2017, Walters
voted against the “Espaillat, D-N.Y., amendment that would exempt claimants living in public housing from
the bill's provisions related to asbestos trusts.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a
vote of 193-228. [HR 985, Vote #146, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against Recommitting The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act Exempting Civil Actions
Related To Protection Of Public Drinking Water. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Kildee, DMich., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report it back
immediately with an amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions civil actions related to the
protection of public drinking water supplies.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 188-234. [HR 985, Vote
#147, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted For Amending Title 28, United States Code, To Prevent Fraudulent Joinder. In March 2017, Walters
voted for “passage of the bill that would - for purposes of determining whether certain lawsuits are sent back from
federal to state courts - establish a new standard for determining whether a defendant has been fraudulently joined
to a case. Under the measure, federal courts would have to deny motions to remand a case back to state court if the
court finds that there was fraud in the jurisdictional claim, the plaintiff's claim against that defendant is not possible
or plausible under state law, or the plaintiff did not make their claim in good faith.” The bill passed by a vote of
224-194. [HR 725, Vote #152, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment Exempting Cases Which The Plaintiff Seeks Compensation For Public
Health Risks From HR 725, A Bill Seeking To Prevent Fraudulent Joinder. In March 2017, Walters voted
against the “Soto, D-Fla., amendment that would exempt cases in which the plaintiff seeks compensation for
public health risks, including byproducts from hydraulic fracturing or water contamination.” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 189-233. [HR 725, Vote #149, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted Against An Amendment Exempting Cases In Which The Plaintiff Seeks Compensation Related To
The Bad Faith Of An Insurer From HR 725, A Bill Seeking To Prevent Fraudulent Joinder. In March
2017, Walters voted against the “Cartwright, D-Pa., amendment that would exempt cases in which the plaintiff
seeks compensation related to the bad faith of an insurer.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the
Whole by a vote of 187-229. [HR 725, Vote #150, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]

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Voted Against Recommitting HR 725, A Bill Seeking To Prevent Fraudulent Joinder, With An
Amendment Exempting Civil Actions Related To Government Ethics. In March 2017, Walters voted
against the “Kuster, D-N.H., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to
report it back immediately with an amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions civil actions related
to government ethics.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 187-233. [HR 725, Vote #151, 3/9/17; CQ, 3/9/17]
Voted For Changing Federal Rules Governing Civil Lawsuits To Require Federal Courts To Impose
Sanctions On Parties That File Frivolous Lawsuits. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that
would change federal rules governing civil lawsuits to require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that file
frivolous civil lawsuits. The sanctions would need to include monetary payments to the other party to cover the
other party's attorney fees and costs. The bill also would eliminate the so-called "safe harbor" clause by removing
the ability of parties to withdraw or correct claims considered frivolous within 21 days of filing.” The bill passed by
a vote of 230-188. [HR 720, Vote #158, 3/10/17; CQ, 3/10/17]
Voted Against Retaining And Modifying The “Safe Harbor” Clause, Which Allows Parties To Withdraw
Or Correct Claims Considered Frivolous Within Fourteen Days Of Filing. In March 2017, Walters voted
against the “Soto, D-Fla., that would retain and modify the so-called ‘safe harbor’ clause related to frivolous
civil lawsuits by allowing parties to withdraw or correct claims considered frivolous within 14 days of filing.”
The clause was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 181-225. [HR 720, Vote #153, 3/10/17; CQ,
3/10/17]
Voted Against Removing A Provision From The Lawsuit Reduction Act That Sanctions For Frivolous
Lawsuits Cover The Other Party’s Legal Fees. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Jackson Lee, DTexas, amendment that would remove the bill's provision that sanctions for frivolous lawsuits would need to
include monetary payments to the other party to cover the other party's attorney fees and costs.” The
amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 185-225. [HR 720, Vote #154, 3/10/17; CQ,
3/10/17]
Voted Against Exempting Actions Related To Federal Whistleblower Or Anti-Retaliation Laws From
The Lawsuit Reduction Act. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Jeffries, D-N.Y., amendment that
would exempt from the bill's provisions actions related to federal whistleblower or anti-retaliation laws.” The
amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by roll call vote, 189-229. [HR 720, Vote #156, 3/10/17;
CQ, 3/10/17]
Voted Against Recommitting The Lawsuit Reduction Act With Instructions To Exempt Any Civil Action
Related To The Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause. In March 2017, Walters voted against the
“Lofgren, D-Calif., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report it
back immediately with an amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions any civil action related to
the foreign emoluments clause in the Constitution.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 186-232. [HR 720,
Vote #157, 3/10/17; CQ, 3/10/17]

Crime
Key Votes
Other Votes

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Defense
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted For Providing $577.9 Billion In Discretionary Funding For The Defense Department In Fiscal 2017. In
March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would provide $577.9 billion in discretionary funding for
the Defense Department in fiscal 2017. The total would include $516.1 billion in base Defense Department funding
subject to spending caps. It also would include $61.8 billion in overseas contingency operations funding. The bill
would provide approximately $210.1 billion for operations and maintenance, approximately $117.8 billion for
procurement, approximately $72.7 billion for research and development and $132.2 billion for military personnel,
including a 2.1 percent pay raise. It also would provide roughly $34.1 billion for defense health programs. The
measure would prohibit use of funds to construct or modify potential facilities in the United States to house
Guantanamo Bay detainees.” The bill passed by a vote of 371-48. [HR 1301, Vote #136, 3/8/17; CQ, 3/8/17]

Secretary Of Defense James Mattis
Voted For Granting Gen. James Mattis An Exemption On The Prohibition Of Newly-Retired Officers From
Serving As Secretary Of Defense. In January 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would allow the
first person to be confirmed secretary of Defense after the bill's enactment to serve in the position, even if the
individual has not been retired from the military for seven years, so long as the person has been retired for at least
three years. The bill would thus provide an exemption for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the position,
retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, from a requirement for a seven-year waiting period before former
servicemembers can be appointed to Defense secretary.” The bill passed (thus cleared for the president) by a vote of
268-151. [S 84, Vote #59, 1/13/17; CQ, 1/13/17]

Disaster Aid
Key Votes
Other Votes

Drugs
Key Votes
Other Votes

Education
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted For Nullifying A Department Of Education Rule Requiring The Department To Define And Monitor
Low-Performing Schools. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution that would nullify
an Education Department rule that requires states to define, subsequently monitor and intervene with schools
deemed to be low-performing schools. Under the department's rule, states are required to measure academic

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achievement through factors such as graduation rates and English proficiency rates.” The resolution was passed by
a vote of 234-190. [HJRes 57, Vote #84, 2/7/17; CQ, 2/7/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Department Of Education Rule Requiring States To Annually Evaluate Teacher
Certification Programs. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution that would that
would nullify an Education Department rule that requires states to annually evaluate the effectiveness of teacher
preparation programs at higher education institutions. Programs are required to be ranked by level of performance
and states would be required to provide assistance to the lowest-performing programs.” The resolution was passed
by a vote of 240-181. [HJRes 8, Vote #85, 2/7/17; CQ, 2/7/17]
Voted Against Exempting Rules Related To Consumer Protections For Student Loan Borrowers From The
SCRUB Act. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Bonamici, D-Ore., amendment that would exempt from
the bill's provisions rules related to providing consumer protections for student loan borrowers.” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 191-235. [HR 998, Vote #109, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]

Energy
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted Against Excluding Any Rule Pertaining To Nuclear Reactor Safety Standards From Being Defined As
A “Major Rule.” In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Nadler, D-N.Y., amendment that would exclude
rules pertaining to nuclear reactor safety standards from the definition of a ‘major rule.’” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 194-231. [HR 26, Vote #18, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Voted Against Excluding Any Rule Intended To Ensure Pipeline Safety From Being Defined As A “Major
Rule.” In January 2017, Walters voted against the “McNerney, D-Calif., for Pallone, D-N.J., amendment that
would exclude rules intended to either ensure the safety of natural gas or hazardous materials pipelines or to
prevent or reduce the impact of spills from such pipelines from the definition of a ‘major rule.’” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 190-235. [HR 26, Vote #19, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Voted For Protect Oil & Gas Companies From Having To Publicly Disclose Payments To Foreign
Governments. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution that would nullify a Securities
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in detail payments to foreign governments or to the U.S. government totaling at least $100,000 annually per project
for extraction, exploration or export of these resources.” The resolution passed by a vote of 235-187. [HJRes 41,
Vote #72, 2/1/17; CQ, 2/1/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Bureau Of Land Management “Methane Rule” To Limit The Release Of Methane
From Oil And Gas Operations On Federal Land. In February 2017, Walters voted for “a Congressional Review
Act resolution to nullify the Bureau of Land Management’s rule to limit the release of methane from oil and gas
operations on federal land. […] The Interior Department’s BLM finalized the venting and flaring rule - also known
as the methane rule - in November. It requires oil and gas operators to control releases of waste methane - a potent
greenhouse gas - by adopting new technologies, more frequently inspecting for leaks and replacing outdated
equipment that discharges large amounts of natural gas.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 221-191. [HJRes
36, Vote #78, 2/3/17; CQ News, 2/3/17]
Rule Would Force Companies To Capture Methane At Drilling Sites, Preventing An Estimated 180,000
Tons From Escaping Each Year, And Raising Millions In Revenue Each Year. “The methane emissions
rule, issued by the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management in November, addresses a potent
greenhouse gas that is accelerating climate change. The rule would force oil and gas companies to capture
methane that had been previously burned off or ‘flared’ at drilling sites. According to federal estimates, the rule
would prevent roughly 180,000 tons a year of methane from escaping into the atmosphere and would boost
federal revenue between $3 million and $13 million a year because firms only pay royalties on the oil and gas
they capture and contain.” [Washington Post, 5/10/17]

Environment
Key Votes
EPA & Science Integrity
Voted For Providing For House Consideration Of A Bill Establishing A Selection Process For Members Of
The EPA’s Science Advisory Board. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “adoption of the rule (H Res 233) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would establish a selection process for members of the
EPA's Science Advisory Board. The bill would require board member nominees to disclose financial relationships
that would be relevant to EPA advisory activities.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 232-188. [HRes 233, Vote
#204, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
Voted Against An Amendment Exempting EPA Actions Related To Public Health Threats From The Bill’s
Requirement That The Scientific Information Behind The EPA’s Actions Must Be Publicly Available. In
March 2017, Walters voted against the “McEachin, D-Va., motion to recommit the bill to the House Science, Space
and Technology Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would exempt
EPA actions taken in response to a public health threat from the bill's requirement that the scientific information
that influenced the EPA's actions must be publicly available.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 189-232. [HR
1430, Vote #205, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
Voted For Prohibiting The EPA From Proposing A Rule Unless The Scientific Information Backing It Up Is
Publicly Available. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would prohibit the EPA from
proposing, finalizing or disseminating a rule, regulation or standard unless the scientific and technical information
on which the EPA's decisions relied is publicly available for independent analysis. It would require any personally
identifiable information, trade secrets or sensitive business information to be redacted prior to the publication of the
scientific information.” The bill was passed by a vote of 228-194. [HR 1430, Vote #206, 3/29/17, CQ, 3/29/17]
Voted Against Prohibiting Any Member Of The EPA Science Advisory Board From Being Employed By
Any Interests Before The Board During That Person’s Term And For Three Years After. In March 2017,
Walters voted against the “Foster, D-Ill., motion to recommit the bill the House Science, Space and Technology

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Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would prohibit, both during and
for three years following a term on the board, Science Advisory Board members from being employed by any entity
with interests before the board.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 189-233. [HR 1431, Vote #207, 3/30/17; CQ,
3/30/17]
Voted For Establishing A Selection Process For EPA Science Advisory Board Members. In March 2017,
Walters voted for “passage of a bill that would establish a selection process for members of the EPA's Science
Advisory Board. The bill would require the board's members represent a variety of scientific and technical
viewpoints. It would require board member nominees to disclose financial relationships that would be relevant to
EPA advisory activities. It would require the board to generally avoid making policy determinations or
recommendations to the EPA.” The bill was passed by a vote of 229-193. [HR 1431, Vote #208, 3/30/17; CQ,
3/30/17]

Environmental Regulation
Voted Against Requiring New Rules To Include Reports On Environmental Impact And Impacts On LowIncome And Rural Communities. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Grijalva, D-Ariz., amendment that
would require agencies to include an accounting of greenhouse gas emission impacts associated with a rule in the
report that would be required by the bill to be submitted to Congress. The report also would need to include an
analysis of the rule's impacts on low-income and rural communities. If a rule would increase carbon equivalent
emissions by 25,000 metric tons annually or possibly increase the risk of certain diseases to low-income or rural
communities, then the rule would be considered a ‘major rule.’” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the
Whole by a vote of 193-230. [HR 26, Vote #13, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 5 Striking The Bill’s Requirement That The Forest Service And The
Bureau Of Land Management Perform Regulatory Analyses. In January 2017, Walters voted against the
“Grijalva, D-Ariz., amendment that would remove provisions of the bill that would require the Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management to conduct regulatory flexibility analyses, which describe the impact on small
businesses, for land management plans.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of
185-236. [HR 5, Vote #43, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted For Nullifying The Stream Protection Rule Which Protects Streams From Contamination By Surface
Coal Mining Operations. In February 2017, Walters voted for “Passage of the joint resolution that would nullify
an Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement rule that requires surface coal mining operations, to the
extent possible, to avoid disturbing streams and land within 100 feet of the streams. The rule also includes
provisions related to data collection and restoration and requires native trees and plants to be used to replant
reclaimed mine sites.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 228-194. [HJRes 41, Vote #73, 2/1/17; CQ, 2/1/17]
Voted Against Exempting Rules Related To The Enforcement Of The Clean Air Act From The SCRUB Act.
In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Raskin, D-Md., amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions
rules related to the enforcement of the Clean Air Act.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by
a vote of 189-231. [HR 998, Vote #110, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]

Federal Land Management
Voted For A Resolution Allowing Congress To More Easily Sell Federal Lands Without Concern For
Taxpayer Costs, Establish Fines For Using Cameras On The House Floor. In January 2017, Walters voted for
the “Adoption of the resolution that would establish the rules of the House for the 115th Congress. Many of the
rules that were in effect at the end of the 114th Congress would carry over. Among the rules changes, it would set
monetary fines for using electronic devices on the House floor to take photos or videos.” The resolution was
adopted by a vote of 234-193. [HRes 5, Vote #6, 1/3/17; CQ, 1/3/17]

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HRes 5 Would “Make It Easier For Members Of The New Congress To Cede Federal Control Of Public
Lands” Without Concern For Cost To U.S. Treasury. “House Republicans on Tuesday changed the way
Congress calculates the cost of transferring federal lands to the states and other entities, a move that will make
it easier for members of the new Congress to cede federal control of public lands. The provision, included as
part as a larger rules package the House approved by a vote of 233 to 190 during its first day in session,
highlights the extent to which some congressional Republicans hope to change longstanding rules now that the
GOP will control the executive and the legislative branches starting Jan. 20. […] Under current Congressional
Budget Office accounting rules, any transfer of federal land that generates revenue for the U.S. Treasury —
whether through energy extraction, logging, grazing or other activities — has a cost. If lawmakers wanted to
give such land to a state, local government or tribe, they would have to account for that loss in expected cash
flow. […] The immediate impact of the rules change is that lawmakers cannot raise a budgetary point of order
if a land transfer bill comes to the floor. Under existing House rules, any measure that costs the U.S. Treasury
money must be offset by either budget cuts or a revenue-raising provision.” [Washington Post, 1/3/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Bureau Of Land Management Rule Directing The Agency To Develop Management
Plans For Public Lands And Include Public Opinion. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint
resolution that would that would disapprove and nullify a Bureau of Land Management rule that amends the
agency's procedures for the development of resource management plans for public lands. The rule directs BLM to
design management plans that address resource issues in a number of programs related to wildfire prevention,
wildlife habitat protection and demands for renewable and nonrenewable energy. The rule also provides additional
opportunities for the public to submit information and comments on a plan revision or amendment.” The resolution
was passed by a vote of 234-186. [HJRes 44, Vote #83, 2/7/17; CQ, 2/7/17]
Voted For Authorizing $1 Million For The Bureau Of Land Management To Survey The Boundary Along
The Red River between Texas And Oklahoma. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that
would authorize $1 million for the Bureau of Land Management to pay for a survey to identify the boundary, with
respect to title and ownership, along the Red River on the border between Texas and Oklahoma. It would require
the survey use the gradient boundary method of measurement established in the Supreme Court case Oklahoma v.
Texas and that the survey be completed within two years of the bill's enactment.” The bill passed by a vote of 250171. [HR 428, Vote #92, 2/14/17; CQ, 2/14/17]
Voted For “Kill[ing] A Federal Rule That Gives Americans More Of A Voice In Large-Scale Planning For
Projects Using Public Land. . In February 2017, Walters voted for the “adoption of the rule (H Res 91) that would
provide for House floor consideration of a joint resolution of (H J Res 44) that would nullify a Bureau of Land
Management rule that modifies the BLM's process of assessing and planning the development of public lands by
increasing public involvement.” According to the Denver Post, “The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday
voted to kill a federal rule that gives Americans more of a voice in large-scale planning for projects using public
land […] [HJ Res 44] would nullify the Bureau of Land Management’s ‘Planning 2.0’ rule that took effect in
December. That rule governs all planning for future uses of 250 million acres of federal public land that is
concentrated in the West.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 233-186. [HJRes 44, Vote #82, 2/7/17; Denver Post,
2/7/17; CQ, 2/7/17]

Other Votes

Ethics & Government Reform
Key Votes
Trump Administration
Voted For Requiring Major Party Candidates For President To Release Three Most Recent Tax Returns. In
April 2017, Walters voted for “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and

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possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 275).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to introduce an
amendment to the rule that, “would make in order Ms. Eshoo’s bill H.R. 305. H.R. 305 would amend the Ethics in
Government Act of 1978 to require any candidate of a major political party for the office of the President to submit
their Federal income tax returns for the three most recent years. This bill would ensure more transparency in the
political process and provide the American people with additional information about the financial situation of a
candidate for the office of the President” A vote yes was a vote against requiring presidential candidates to
release their tax returns. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 237-186. [HR 305 (HRes 275), Vote #224,
4/26/17; CQ, 4/26/17]
Voted For Blocking A Democratic Effort To Delay Tax Reform Until President Trump Releases His Tax
Returns. In April 2017, Walters voted for “on a motion to table (kill) the Jeffries, D-N.Y., motion to appeal the
ruling of the Chair that the Jeffries resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump's tax returns does not
constitute a question of the privileges of the House.” The amendment passed 228 to 185. [Motion, Vote #219,
4/4/17; CQ, 4/5/17]
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries “Offered A Resolution… To Delay Consideration Of Tax Reform Legislation Until
After Lawmakers Review Trump’s Tax Returns.” “House Republicans on Wednesday blocked a
Democratic effort to demand President Trump’s tax returns for the sixth time in as many weeks. Rep. Hakeem
Jeffries (D-N.Y.) offered a resolution directing the House to delay consideration of tax reform legislation until
after lawmakers review Trump’s tax returns and conclude how he could benefit from changes to the tax code.”
[The Hill, 4/5/17]
Voted For Killing A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March 2017,
Walters voted for “Flores, R-Texas, motion to table (kill) the Lofgren, D-Calif., motion to appeal the ruling of the
Chair that the Lofgren resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump's tax returns does not constitute a
question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 228-190. [Motion, Vote #201, 3/28/17; CQ Floor
Votes, 3/28/17]
Republicans Blocked Procedural Effort To Obtain Trump’s Tax Returns From The IRS. “House
Republicans on Tuesday blocked more attempts by Democrats to obtain President Donald Trump's tax
returns from the IRS. House Democrats tried for a third and a fourth time to use procedural votes to pry
loose Trump's returns. Republicans blocked both efforts, one on the House floor and the other in the House
Ways and Means Committee. The House voted 228-190 on a mostly party-line vote to block the
Democrats' effort. The Ways and Means Committee voted 24-16 to oppose the effort.” [Associated Press,
3/28/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Requiring Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March 2017, Walters
voted for the “Burgess, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 230).” A vote in favor is a vote against requiring Trump to release his tax returns.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 232-184. [HRes 230, Vote #199, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Vote Appealing A Ruling That Forcing Trump To Disclose His Tax
Returns Is Not A House Privilege. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Cheney, R-Wyo., motion to table (kill)
the Polis, D-Colo., motion to appeal the ruling of the Chair that the Polis resolution related to the disclosure of
President Trump's tax returns does not constitute a question of the privileges of the House.” The motion was agreed
to by a vote of 230-189. [Motion, Vote #182, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]
Voted For Killing A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March 2017,
Walters voted for “McCarthy, R-Calif., motion to table (kill) the Crowley, D-N.Y., motion to appeal the ruling of
the Chair that the Crowley resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not constitute a
question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 223-183. [Motion, Vote #161, 3/15/17; CQ Floor
Votes, 3/15/17]

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Motion Would Have Forced House To Vote On A Resolution To Request Ten Years Of President
Trump’s Tax Returns. “Crowley's measure is similar to resolutions Democratic Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr.
(N.J.) and Anna Eshoo (Calif.) offered on the House floor in recent weeks. It includes additional language
that says the American public need to know more about Trump's business interests in order to ‘ensure that
all policies put forward by the Trump Administration solely benefit the American public and not his
corporate business partners.’ As was the case in past weeks, Crowley tried to offer the resolution as
‘privileged,’ meaning the House would have to act on it within two legislative days. But Rep. Mike
Simpson (R-Idaho), who was presiding over the House, ruled that the measure was not privileged, and the
vast majority of Republicans voted to table Crowley’s appeal of that ruling, 223-183.” [The Hill, 3/15/17]
Voted For Killing A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In March 2017,
Walters voted for “McCarthy, R-Calif., motion to table (kill) the Eshoo, D-Calif., motion to appeal the ruling of the
Chair that the Eshoo resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not constitute a
question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 227-186. [Motion, Vote #128, 3/7/17; CQ Floor Votes,
3/7/17]
Motion Would Have Forced House To Vote On A Resolution To Request Ten Years Of President
Trump’s Tax Returns. “House Democrats on Tuesday furthered their push to force Republicans to take
tough votes on President Trump, offering a resolution on the House floor to request Trump’s tax returns for
the second time in a little over a week. The resolution was blocked on a procedural vote of 227-186. […]
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) offered a resolution on Tuesday instructing the House to request 10 years of
Trump’s tax returns so that they can be considered by the House Ways and Means Committee in a closed
session.” [The Hill, 3/7/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Require Any Candidate Of A Major Political Party To Release
Three Years Of Federal Income Tax Returns. In June 2016, Walters voted for the “Democratic Previous
Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of H.R. 305, to amend the Ethics in Government Act of
1978 to require any candidate of a major political party for the office of the President to submit their Federal
income tax returns for the three most recent years.” The previous question passed 224-191. A vote against the
previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 150, Vote #103, 2/28/17; Office of the
Democratic Leader, 115th Congress Previous Questions, 2/28/17]
Voted For Killing A Motion To Require President Trump To Disclose His Tax Returns. In February 2017,
Walters voted for “McCarthy, R-Calif., motion to table (kill) the Pascrell, D-N.J., motion to appeal the ruling of the
Chair that the Pascrell resolution related to the disclosure of President Trump’s tax returns does not constitute a
question of the privileges of the House.” The motion passed 229-185. [Motion, Vote #101, 2/27/17; CQ Floor
Votes, 2/27/17]
Motion Would Have Forced House To Vote On A Resolution To Request Ten Years Of President
Trump’s Tax Returns. “A House Democratic lawmaker attempted Monday to force a House floor vote on
a resolution to request President Trump’s tax returns, but the effort failed on a party line vote, 229-185,
with two Republicans voting ‘present.’ The move was the latest in a series of Democratic efforts to push
Congress to request Trump’s tax returns, and Democrats demanded a roll call vote to force Republicans to
go on the record. […] Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) offered a resolution that would have directed the House to
request 10 years of Trump’s tax returns, have the House Ways and Means Committee review them in a
closed session and then vote to send the information in the returns to the full House.” [The Hill, 2/27/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Presidential Tax Transparency Act. In January 2017, Walters voted
for the “Cheney, R-Wyo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 55) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would
permanently prohibit the use of federal funds to pay for abortion services or health insurance plans that include
coverage for abortions. It also would bar the District of Columbia from using its own local funds to provide or pay
for abortions.” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would
amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 305, the Presidential Tax Transparency Act.” A vote yes was a

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vote to block the Presidential Transparency Act. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-187. [HRes 55, Vote
#62, 1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 1/24/17]

Walters voted for Allowing Politicization Of The National Security Council
Voted For Blocking An Amendment To Prohibit Members Of The Administration Whose Primary Function
Is Political From Being Appointed To The National Security Council. In February 2017, Walters voted for the
“Cole, R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the
rule (H Res 99).” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question
would amend the National Security Act of 1947 to prohibit any individual whose primary responsibility is political
in nature from being designated a member of the Council. Further, the bill expresses the sense of Congress that the
Director of National Intelligence or the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should not be prevented from
attending Principals Committee meetings.” A yes vote was a vote to block the amendment. The motion was agreed
to by a vote of 225-189. [HRes 99, Vote #89, 2/14/17; CQ, 2/14/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions,
2/14/17]
January 2017: President Trump Designated Political Advisor Steve Bannon To A Full Seat On The
“Principals Committee” Of The National Security Council, Elevating His Informal Rank To The
Equivalent Of A Cabinet-Level Secretary. “The whirlwind first week of Donald J. Trump’s presidency had
all the bravura hallmarks of a Stephen K. Bannon production. […] But the defining moment for Mr. Bannon
came Saturday night in the form of an executive order giving the rumpled right-wing agitator a full seat on the
“principals committee” of the National Security Council — while downgrading the roles of the chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff and the director of national intelligence, who will now attend only when the council is
considering issues in their direct areas of responsibilities. It is a startling elevation of a political adviser, to a
status alongside the secretaries of state and defense, and over the president’s top military and intelligence
advisers. In theory, the move put Mr. Bannon, a former Navy surface warfare officer, admiral’s aide,
investment banker, Hollywood producer and Breitbart News firebrand, on the same level as his friend, Michael
T. Flynn, the national security adviser, a former Pentagon intelligence chief who was Mr. Trump’s top adviser
on national security issues before a series of missteps reduced his influence.” [New York Times, 1/29/17]
Former George W. Bush Chief Of Staff Josh Bolten Criticized Bannon’s Designation To The NSC, Said
The NSC’s Actions Should “Not BE Tainted BY Any Political Decisions.” “Former White House officials
in both parties were shocked by the move. ‘The last place you want to put somebody who worries about politics
is in a room where they’re talking about national security,’ said Leon E. Panetta, a former White House chief of
staff, defense secretary and C.I.A. director in two Democratic administrations. ‘I’ve never seen that happen,
and it shouldn’t happen. It’s not like he has broad experience in foreign policy and national security issues. He
doesn’t. His primary role is to control or guide the president’s conscience based on his campaign promises.
That’s not what the National Security Council is supposed to be about.’ That opinion was shared by President
George W. Bush’s last chief of staff, Josh Bolten, who barred Karl Rove, Mr. Bush’s political adviser, from
N.S.C. meetings. A president’s decisions made with those advisers, he told a conference audience in
September, ‘involve life and death for the people in uniform” and should “not be tainted by any political
decisions.’” [New York Times, 1/29/17]

Walters Voted X Times [For/Against] Holding Trump Accountable On Conflicts Of Interest
Voted For Empowering The House Of Representatives To Investigate Trump’s Potential Conflicts Of
Interest. In April 2017, Walters voted for “Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending
debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 280).” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to
offer a resolution that, “would direct certain officials of the Trump Administration to provide information to the
House of Representatives that will enable the House to meet its constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight of
the Trump Administration by investigating potential conflicts of interests of President Donald J. Trump.” A vote
yes was a vote against the Democrats’ resolution. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 230-193. [HRes 280,
Vote #229, 4/27/17; CQ, 4/27/17]

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Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Prohibiting The President From Making Public
Communications About Or Advocating For His Business Interests. In March 2017, Walters voted against the
“Jayapal, D-Wash., motion to recommit the bill to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with
instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would prohibit the president from making public
communications that refer to a business in which the president has an equity interest and would prohibit the
president from publically advocating on behalf of such business interests.” The motion was rejected by a vote of
189-232. [HR 1004, Vote #125, 3/2/17; CQ, 3/2/17]
Voted Against Recommitting The SCRUBS Act With An Amendment Exempting Rules Related To Conflict
Of Interest And Bribery. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Raskin, D-Md., motion to recommit the bill
to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an
amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions rules related to laws governing potential conflicts of
interest and financial disclosures for executive branch employees, and would exempt rules related to bribery.” The
motion was rejected by a vote of 190-235. [HR 998, Vote #113, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of HR 371, A Bill Addressing Financial Conflicts Of Interest Of The
President And Vice President. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 40).” According to
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s Office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of HR 371, to address financial conflicts of interest of the President and Vice President.” A yes vote
was a vote to block the resolution. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 232-168. [HRes 40, Vote #32, 1/11/17;
CQ, 1/11/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 1/11/17]

Transparency
Voted For Requiring Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac To Comply With FOIA While Under Conservatorship.
In April 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 280) that would provide for House floor
consideration of the bill that would require that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac comply with the agency requirements
of the Freedom of Information Act while they are under the conservatorship of the federal government. It would
waive, through the calendar day of April 29, 2017, the two-thirds vote requirement to consider legislation on the
same day it is reported from the House Rules Committee. It also would provide for consideration of measures under
suspension of the rules through the calendar day of April 29, 2017.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 226-192.
[HRes 280, Vote #230, 2/27/17; CQ, 2/27/17]

Other Votes
Whistleblower Protections
Voted Against Exempting Rules Related To Whistleblower Protections From The SCRUB Act. In March
2017, Walters voted against the “Cummings, D-Md., amendment that would exempt from the bill's provisions rules
related to whistleblower protections and rules related to penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers.” The
amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 194-231. [HR 998, Vote #112, 3/1/17; CQ,
3/1/17]

Financial Issues
Key Votes
Other Votes

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Voted For Allowing Consideration Of A Bill To Permit More Securities To Be Used For Employee
Compensation Without Disclosing Some Information To Investors . In April 2017, Walters voted for the
“adoption of the rule (H Res 240) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would direct the
Securities and Exchange Commission to increase from $5 million to $10 million the annual amount of securities
that privately-held companies can sell for employee compensation without needing to disclose certain information
to investors.” The amendment passed 238 to 177. [HR 240, Vote #214, 4/4/17; CQ, 4/4/17]
Voted For Allowing Consideration Of A Bill To Permit More Investors To Join In On A Venture Capital
Fund . In April 2017, Walters voted for the “ adoption of the rule (H Res 242) that would provide for House floor
consideration of the bill that would increase from 100 to 250 the number of accredited investors who can form a
venture capital fund to invest in small businesses.” The amendment passed 240 to 181. [HR 242, Vote #218, 4/5/17;
CQ, 4/5/17]
Voted For Passage Of HR 79, Which Amends The Securities Act of 1933 To Ensure That Start-Ups Do Not
Inadvertently Violating SEC Regulations Governing General Solicitation Of Potential Investors. In January
2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise
regulations to exempt presentations made at certain events where businesses offer unregistered securities in the
private market from a requirement that companies verify that individuals attending are accredited investors. The
exemption from the verification requirement would apply to presentations made at events sponsored by:
government entities, colleges, nonprofit groups, angel investor groups, venture capital associations, trade
associations or any additional group that the SEC determines by regulation. Specific information related to the
offering of securities could not be distributed at such events, other than information such as the type and amount of
securities offered.” The bill passed by a vote of 344-73. [HR 79, Vote #31, 1/10/17; CQ, 1/10/17]
Voted Against An Amendment Allowing Securities Advertisers To Disclose Risks Rather Than Verifying
Individuals As Accredited Investors. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Velazquez, D-N.Y.,
amendment that would require sponsors of events to provide attendees with a disclosure that would describe the
event and the risks of investing in the advertised securities in order for the event to be exempt from the
requirement that companies verify that individuals attending are accredited investors.” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 167-249. [HR 79, Vote #29, 1/10/17; CQ, 1/10/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 79 Regulating The Fees Event Sponsors Could Collect. In January
2017, Walters voted against the “Clay, D-Mo., for Waters, D-Calif., amendment that would prohibit sponsors
of events from receiving compensation for either introducing investors attending the event to issuers or for
negotiating investments in order for the event to be exempt from the requirement that companies verify that
individuals attending are accredited investors.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a
vote of 163-253. [HR 79, Vote #30, 1/10/17; CQ, 1/10/17]
Voted For Passage Of HR 78, The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act. In January 2017, Walters voted for
“passage of the bill that would require the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct cost-benefit analyses of
proposed regulations. It also would direct the commission to assess costs and benefits of alternatives, including the
option of not regulating. It would require the SEC to, within two years of issuing rules with an annual cost more
than $100 million, review whether these rules have met their goals. It also would require the SEC to periodically
review existing rules and modify or repeal those found ineffective or excessively burdensome.” The bill passed by a
vote of 243-184. [HR 78, Vote #51, 1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 78, The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, Requiring The SEC
To Address Potential Conflicts Of Interest Related To Its Rulemaking. In January 2017, Walters voted
against the “Green, D-Texas, for Waters, D-Calif., amendment that would require the Securities and Exchange
Commission, before issuing a regulation, to identify former employers of commissioners and senior staff that
would receive any benefit from a proposed regulation. The commission would need to determine whether the
proposal should be amended to remedy a conflict of interest. It also would set similar requirements regarding
conflicts of interest related to employers of certain former commissioners and senior staff.” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 192-233. [HR 78, Vote #46, 1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]

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Voted Against An Amendment To HR 78, The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, Exempting
Regulations Issued To Maintain U.S. Financial Stability. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Green,
D-Texas, amendment that would exempt regulations issued to maintain or support U.S. financial stability.” The
amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 191-232. [HR 78, Vote #47, 1/12/17; CQ,
1/12/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 78, The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, Requiring The SEC
Chairman And His Or Her Family To Divest From Banks Regulated By The Commission. In January
2017, Walters voted against the “DeSaulnier, D-Calif., amendment that would require the chairman of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the individual's immediate family members divest securities in
financial institutions regulated by the commission before the bill's requirements for cost-benefit analysis of new
rules and review of existing rules could take effect.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole
by a vote of 194-233. [HR 78, Vote #48, 1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 78, The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, Requiring The SEC
Chairman And Commissioners Undergo Ethics Training. In January 2017, Walters voted against the
“Raskin, D-Md., amendment that would require the chairman and commissioners of the Securities and
Exchange Commission undergo conduct and ethical standards training in relation to prior employment at
financial institutions before the bill's requirements for cost-benefit analysis of new rules and review of existing
rules could take effect.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 196-231. [HR
78, Vote #49, 1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]
Voted Against Requiring The SEC To Consider Whether Market Participants Would Have Incentive To
Relocate Outside The U.S. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Bustos, D-Ill., motion to recommit the
bill to the House Financial Services Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an
amendment that would require the Securities and Exchange Commission, in determining the costs and benefits
of proposed regulations, to consider whether market participants would have incentive to relocate outside the
United States.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 195-232. [HR 78, Vote #50, 1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]

Voted For Passage Of HR 238, The Commodity End-User Relief Act, Reauthorizing Operations Of The
Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In January 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would
reauthorize operations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission through fiscal 2021 at $250 million
annually. It would amend the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulatory overhaul to modify and clarify how the
commission is to regulate derivatives and swaps. For example, it would modify certain requirements for end users
of derivatives, such as farmers and utilities that use derivatives to hedge risk, to ensure they are not subject to the
same requirements as entities whose main business derives from swaps. The measure would require the
commission to conduct cost-benefit analyses of its proposed rules. As amended, it would exempt all inter-affiliate
transactions from being regulated as swaps.” The bill passed by a vote of 239-182. [HR 238, Vote #54, 1/12/17;
CQ, 1/12/17]
Voted For An Amendment To HR 238, The Commodity End-User Relief Act, Removing Provisions That
Designate How The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Is To Limit Excessive Speculation. In
January 2017, Walters voted for the “Conaway, R-Texas, amendment that would remove provisions in existing
law that specifically designate how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to limit excessive
speculation.” The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 236-191. [HR 238, Vote
#52, 1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]

Fishing
Key Votes

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Other Votes

Foreign Policy
Key Votes
Russian Interference In The 2016 Election
Voted Against Preventing The Underlying Bill From Applying To Any Individual Who Withheld
Information From Congress Related To An Investigation Regarding Russian Influence Of The 2016
Presidential Election. In April 2017, Walters voted against a “motion to recommit the bill to the House Financial
Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would prevent the
bill’s provisions from applying to any individual that withheld information from Congress related to an
investigation regarding individuals influencing the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.” The motion was
rejected 228-185. [HR 1343, Vote #215, 4/4/17; CQ Floor Votes, 4/4/17]
Voted For Blocking The Creation Of A Commission Investigating Foreign Interference in the 2016
Presidential Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 233) that would provide for House
floor consideration of the bill that would establish a selection process for members of the EPA's Science Advisory
Board.” A vote in favor is a vote to prevent investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. The
motion was agreed to by a vote of 232-191. [HRes 233, Vote #203, 3/29/17; CQ, 3/29/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Establishing An Investigation Into Foreign Interference In The 2016
Presidential Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 229).” A vote in favor of the motion
is a vote to block consideration of a bipartisan bill, The Presidential Tax Transparency Act. The motion was agreed
to by a vote of 231-189. [HRes 229, Vote #197, 3/28/17; CQ, 3/28/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Rule Establishing The National Commission On Foreign
Interference In The 2016 Election. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the
previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 156).” According to
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of HR 356, to establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference ll Election.” A vote yes was
against establishing the commission. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-189. [HRes 156, Vote #115,
3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 3/1/17]
Voted For Blocking The Establishment Of The National Commission On Foreign Interference In The 2016
Election. In February 2017, Walters voted for “Burgess, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 123)” According to Democratic Leader Nancy
Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 356, to
establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A vote yes was against
establishing the commission. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-190. [HRes 123, Vote #93, 2/15/17; CQ,
2/15/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/15/17]
Voted For Blocking The Establishment Of A National Commission On Foreign Interference In The 2016
Election. In February 2017, Walters voted for the “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 116)” According to Democratic Leader Nancy
Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 356, to
establish the National Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A vote yes was against
establishing the commission. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 227-188. [HRes 116, Vote #90, 2/14/17; CQ,
2/14/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/14/17]

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill Establishing The National Commission On Foreign Interference
In The 2016 Election. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 33) that would provide for House
floor consideration of the bill (HR 79) that would exempt certain events from a Securities and Exchange
Commission requirement that calls for verification that attendees are accredited investors, and a bill (HR 5) that
would modify the federal rule-making process by codifying certain requirements, including a requirement that
agencies estimate the cost of proposed regulations, and would subject rules likely to cost more than $100 million or
$1 billion annually to additional procedural steps.” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The
Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 356, to establish the National
Commission on Foreign Interference in the 2016 Election.” A vote yes was against establishing the commission.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 234-179. [HRes 33, Vote #26, 1/10/17; CQ, 1/10/17; Democratic Leader—
Previous Questions, 1/10/17]

Other Votes
Israel-Palestine
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Resolution To Express The House’s Support For A Two-State
Solution To The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Collins, R-Ga., motion to
order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 22).” According
to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for
consideration of H. Res. 23, which would express the sense of the House and reaffirm the United States policy in
support of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” A yes vote was a vote to block consideration of
the resolution. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 235-188. [HR 22, Vote #9, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17; Democratic
Leader—Previous Questions, 1/15/17]
Voted For Expressing The House’s Opposition To A U.N. Security Council Resolution Criticizing Expansion
Of Israeli Settlements In Unoccupied Areas. In January, 2017, Walters voted for “adoption of the resolution that
would express the House's opposition to a U.N. Security Council resolution that criticized continued expansion of
Israeli settlements in occupied areas” on the grounds that the U.N. Security Council Resolution was an obstacle to
Israel-Palestinian peace. A yes vote was a vote to block criticism of the resolution. The resolution was adopted by a
vote of 342-80. [HRes 11, Vote #11, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 1/5/17]

Russia
Voted Against A Motion Prohibiting The CFTC From Considering Foreign Swaps Regulatory Requirements
Of Governments Found To Have Engaged In Cyber-Attacks On U.S. Elections. In January 2017, Walters
voted against the “Langevin, D-R.I., motion to recommit the bill to the House Agriculture Committee with
instructions to report back immediately.” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “Democrats’
Motion to Recommit would prohibit the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from considering the swaps
regulatory requirements of a foreign jurisdiction as comparable to United States swaps requirements, if the Director
of National Intelligence has found that foreign jurisdiction engaged in cyber-attacks targeting any election in the
United States.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 190-235. [HR 238, Vote #53, 1/12/17; DemocraticLeader.gov,
1/12/17; CQ, 1/12/17]

Guns
Voted For Blocking The Social Security Administration From Sharing Information With The National
Instant Criminal Background Check System On People With Mental Disorders In Order To Prevent Them
From Purchasing Firearms. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution that would
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the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for gun purchases about certain non-elderly individuals
with mental impairments who receive disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits and use a
"representative payee" because they cannot manage their benefit payments.” The resolution was passed by a vote of
235-180. [HJRes 40, Vote #77, 2/2/17; CQ, 2/2/17]
Voted For Prohibiting A Veterans Affairs Department Determination That An Individual Is Mentally
Incompetent From Preventing The Individual From Buying A Gun. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage
of the bill that would prohibit a Veterans Affairs Department determination that an individual is mentally
incompetent from being used as basis for that individual's inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background
Check System, which would thereby prevent the individual from purchasing a gun. Under the measure, an
individual could not be considered to be mentally defective without a judicial authority's finding that the individual
poses a danger to himself or herself or others.” The bill passed by a vote of 240-175. [HR 1181, Vote #169,
3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]

Health Care
Key Votes
ACA Repeal & The Republican Health Care Bill
Voted For The American Health Care Act – The Republican Health Care Repeal Bill. In May 2017, Walters
voted for “Passage of the bill that would make extensive changes to the 2010 health care overhaul law, by
effectively repealing the individual and employer mandates as well as most of the taxes that finance the current
system. It would, in 2020, convert Medicaid into a capped entitlement that would provide fixed federal payments to
states and end additional federal funding for the 2010 law's joint federal-state Medicaid expansion. It would
prohibit federal funding to any entity, such as Planned Parenthood, that performs abortions and receives more than
$350 million a year in Medicaid funds. As amended, it would give states the option of receiving federal Medicaid
funding as a block grant with greater state flexibility in how the funds are used, and would require states to
establish their own essential health benefits standards. It would allow states to receive waivers to exempt insurers
from having to provide certain minimum benefits, would provide $8 billion over five years for individuals with preexisting conditions whose insurance premiums increased because the state was granted a waiver to raise premiums
based on an individual's health status, and would create a $15 billion federal risk sharing program to cover some of
the costs of high medical claims.” The bill was passed by a vote of 217-213. [HR 1628, Vote #256, 5/4/17; CQ,
5/4/17]
Voted For Repealing The Republican Provision Exempting Members Of Congress From The Republican
Health Care Bill. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Passage of the bill would repeal, if the health care overhaul
measure (HR 1628) is enacted, an exemption for members of Congress and staff from provisions of the health care
overhaul measure that would allow state waivers of certain health insurance minimum benefit and patient protection
requirements under the 2010 health care overhaul.” The bill was passed by a vote of 429-0. [HR 2192, Vote #255,
5/4/17; CQ, 5/4/17]
Voted For Blocking An Amendment That Would Protect Health Care Coverage For Pre-Existing
Conditions, Ban Lifetime Insurance Limits, Protect Medicare, Block Tax Increases On The Middle Class,
And Would Require A CBO Estimate Prior To Consideration Of Any Health Care Reform Bill. In May 2017,
Walters voted for “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 308) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 2192) that
would repeal, if the health care marketplace overhaul measure (HR 1628) is enacted” Upon defeat of the motion,
Democrats planned to offer an amendment that “The amendment would restrict consideration of legislative
provisions relating to health care that would result in: (1) the denial of health insurance on the basis of a preexisting
condition or a requirement for individuals with a preexisting condition to pay more for coverage; (2) the elimination
of the prohibition on life-time limits on dollar value of health insurance benefits; (3) the termination of the ability of

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individuals 26 years of age to be included on their parent’s employer or individual health insurance; (4) the
reduction in the number of individuals receiving health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act; (5) an increased cost to seniors for prescription drugs due to any changes pertaining to closing the Medicare
prescription drug ‘donut hole’; (6) the requirement that individuals pay for preventive services such as
mammography, health screening, and contraceptive services; (7) reduction of Medicare solvency or any changes to
the Medicare guarantee; or (8) the reduction of Federal taxes on the 1% of the population with the highest income
or an increase on the 80% of the population with the lowest income. Additionally, the amendment would restrict
consideration of legislation relating to health care unless an easily searchable electronic estimate and comparison
prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office is made available on a publicly available website of
the House.” A vote yes was a vote to block the amendment. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 235-193.
[HRes 308, Vote #252, 5/4/17; CQ, 5/4/17]
Voted For Blocking An Amendment That Would Protect Health Care Coverage For Pre-Existing
Conditions, Ban Lifetime Insurance Limits, Protect Medicare, Block Tax Increases On The Middle Class,
And Would Require A CBO Estimate Prior To Consideration Of Any Health Care Reform Bill. In May 2017,
Walters voted for “Cole, R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 305) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Senate amendments to
the bill.” Upon defeat of the motion, Democrats planned to offer an amendment to the bill that would, “restrict
consideration of legislative provisions relating to health care that would result in: (1) the denial of health insurance
on the basis of a preexisting condition or a requirement for individuals with a preexisting condition to pay more for
coverage; (2) the elimination of the prohibition on life-time limits on dollar value of health insurance benefits; (3)
the termination of the ability of individuals 26 years of age to be included on their parent’s employer or individual
health insurance; (4) the reduction in the number of individuals receiving health insurance under the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act; (5) an increased cost to seniors for prescription drugs due to any changes
pertaining to closing the Medicare prescription drug ‘donut hole’; (6) the requirement that individuals pay for
preventive services such as mammography, health screening, and contraceptive services; (7) reduction of Medicare
solvency or any changes to the Medicare guarantee; or (8) the reduction of Federal taxes on the 1% of the
population with the highest income or an increase on the 80% of the population with the lowest income.
Additionally, the amendment would restrict consideration of legislation relating to health care unless an easily
searchable electronic estimate and comparison prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office is made
available on a publicly available website of the House.” A vote yes was a vote to block the amendment. The
motion was agreed to by a vote of 231-192. [HRes 305, Vote #246, 5/3/17; CQ, 5/3/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Democratic Objection To The AHCA. In March 2017, Walters voted for
the “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment)
on the rule (H Res 228) would provide for consideration of the bill that would repeal extensive portions of the 2010
health care overhaul law.” A vote for is a vote to block points of order and objections against provisions of the bill.
The motion was agreed to by a vote of 236-186. [HRes 228, Vote #191, 3/24/17; CQ, 3/24/17]
Voted Against Protecting Seniors By Prohibiting Health Insurance Companies From Varying Premiums By
Age. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Rosen, D-Nev., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary
Committee and report it back immediately with an amendment that would prohibit companies that issue health
insurance from varying the premiums for health insurance by age in a way that would increase health care
premiums for individuals over the age of 55 to be more than three times greater than the premiums for individuals
under the age of 21.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 189-233. [HR 372, Vote #183, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]
Voted For Blocking A Requirement That A CBO Cost Estimate Be Made Publicly Available Before
Considering Any Legislation To Repeal Or Replace The Affordable Care Act. In March 2017, Walters voted
for the “Byrne, R-Ala., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on
the rule (H Res 210) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would exempt health care
plans sponsored by trade and business associations from most state laws and regulations.” Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)
described the vote in a floor speech, saying, “If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the
rule that would require a CBO cost estimate that analyzes the impact of any legislation amending or repealing the
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available before the bill may be considered on the House floor.” A vote against is a vote to allow the Democratic
minority to offer an alternative plan. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-186. [HRes 210, Vote #179,
3/21/17; Congressional Record, Pages H2260-H2267, 3/21/17; CQ, 3/21/17]
Voted Against Exempting From The Bill Any Rule Prohibiting Insurance From Eliminating Health
Coverage For Dependents Younger Than Twenty-Six. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Murphy, DFla., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report back immediately
with an amendment that would exempt from the bill any rule prohibiting an insurance issuer from eliminating
health coverage for dependents younger than 26 years old.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 190-235. [HR 26,
Vote #22, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
The Purpose Of HR 26 Is To Increase Accountability For And Transparency In The Federal Regulatory
Process By Requiring Congress To Approve All New Major Regulations. “This bill states that its purpose
is to increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process by requiring Congress to
approve all new major regulations. The bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency
rulemaking to require federal agencies promulgating rules to: (1) identify and repeal or amend existing rules to
completely offset any annual costs of new rules to the U.S. economy…” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Voted Against Substituting An Amendment In The Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution That Would Prevent The
Senate From Repealing The ACA With A Simple Majority Vote. In January 2017, Walters voted against the
“Yarmuth, D-Ky., substitute amendment that does not contain any reconciliation instructions, and thus would not
trigger a process in which the Senate could pass legislation to repeal the 2010 health care law by a simple majority
vote. The amendment would allow $3.3 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2017 and would provide for the
revision of allocations for unspecified legislation related to additional infrastructure investments and tax overhaul if
the measure would not increase the deficit.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of
149-272. [S Con Res 3, Vote #57; CQ, 1/13/17]
Voted For Blocking An Amendment To Require A CBO Score For Any Legislation Or Amendments
Repealing The Affordable Care Act Before The Legislation Could Be Considered. In March 2017, Walters
voted for the “Collins, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 209) that would provide for House floor consideration of a bill that would eliminate
most of the federal antitrust exemptions for health insurance providers that are subject to regulation at the state
level.” According to Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), “if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the
rule that would require a CBO cost estimate that analyzes the impact of any legislation amending or repealing the
Affordable Care Act, as well as the impact of any manager's amendment to that legislation to be made publicly
available before the bill may be considered on the House floor.” A yes vote was a vote to block the amendment.
The motion was agreed to be a vote of 231-185. [HRes 209, Vote #176, 3/21/17; Congressional Record, H2255,
3/21/17; CQ, 3/21/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 3/21/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 5 Ensuring That Any Rule Protecting Public Health Is Exempted
From The Requirements Of The Act. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Castor, D-Fla., amendment that
would exempt rules that will result in reduced incidence of cancer, early death or respiratory disease among
children or seniors. It would remove the bill's provision that would effectively overturn two Supreme Court
decisions that require federal courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of the underlying law or rule when
considering challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 189231. [HR 5, Vote #37, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted Against A Motion To Protect Individuals From Discrimination In The Health Insurance Marketplace
Based On Gender Or Pre-Existing Conditions, Protect Seniors From Higher Premiums And Out-Of-Pocket
Costs Under Medicare Part D. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Castor, D-Fla., motion to recommit
the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment that
would add an exemption to the bill for rules that prohibit health insurance companies from discriminating against
individuals based on gender or preexisting conditions. The amendment also would exempt from the measure rules

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that prohibit higher premiums or out-of-pocket costs for seniors for medication under the Medicare Part D
prescription drug program.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 183-236. [HR 21, Vote #7, 1/4/17; CQ, 1/4/17]
Voted For Moving Forward With The Republican Health Care Repeal Bill And Eliminate The NonApplication Of Certain State Waiver Provisions To Members Of Congress And Congressional Staff. In May
2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 308) that would provide for House floor consideration of the
bill (HR 2192) that would repeal, if the health care overhaul measure (HR 1628) is enacted, an exemption for
members of Congress and staff from provisions of the health care overhaul measure that would allow state waivers
of certain health insurance minimum benefit and patient protection requirements under the 2010 health care
overhaul. It would also provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 1628) that would repeal extensive
portions of the 2010 health care overhaul law. Upon adoption, the rule would provide for the automatic adoption of
amendments to the bill (HR 1628) that would allow states to receive waivers to exempt insurers from having to
provide certain minimum benefits, would provide $8 billion over five years for individuals with pre-existing
conditions whose insurance premiums increased because the state was granted a waiver to raise premiums based on
an individual's health status, and would create a $15 billion federal risk sharing program to cover some of the costs
of high medical claims.” The resolution was adopted by a vote of 235-192. [HRes 308, Vote #253, 5/4/17; CQ,
5/4/17]
Voted For Providing For Consideration Of A Bill Repealing Extensive Portions Of The ACA. In March 2017,
Walters voted for “adoption of the rule (H Res 228) would provide for consideration of the bill that would repeal
extensive portions of the 2010 health care overhaul law. Upon adoption, the rule would automatically modify the
bill to incorporate amendments that would give states the option of receiving federal Medicaid funding as a block
grant with greater state flexibility in how the funds are used, and would require states to establish their own
essential health benefits standards.” A vote in favor is a vote to allow for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. The
rule was adopted by a vote of 230-194. [HRes 228, Vote #192, 3/24/17; CQ, 3/24/17]
Voted For Allowing Consideration Of Legislation To Undermine The ACA, Jeopardizing Coverage And
Costs For Consumers. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the previous
question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the resolution (H Res 5) that would establish the
rules of the House for the 115th Congress.” A vote against the previous question was to “prevent legislation from
being considered that would 1.) deny health coverage or require higher premiums due to pre-existing conditions; 2.)
allow life-time limits on health coverage; 3.) prevent individuals under age 26 from being covered under their
parents’ plans; 4.) reduce the number of people receiving health care under ACA; 5.) increase costs to seniors by reopening the donut hole and raising prescription drug costs; 6.) require people to pay for preventive services,
including cancer screenings; Reduce Medicare solvency or change the Medicare guarantee; or 7.) reduce federal
taxes on the 1 percent of the population with the highest incomes or increase taxes on the 80 percent of hardworking Americans earning moderate to low incomes.force the vote on career education in manufacturing.” A yes
vote was a vote to allow consideration of ACA repeal. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 237-193. [HRes 5,
Vote #4, 1/3/17; CQ, 1/3/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 1/3/17]
Voted For Beginning The Process Of Repealing Affordable Care Act. “The House of Representatives began the
process of dismantling the Affordable Care Act on Friday, approving a budget resolution on a mostly party line
vote. The vote was 227-198. The Senate passed the measure earlier this week. It allows Republicans on Capitol Hill
to use a process known as ‘budget reconciliation’ to roll back major parts of the health care law. Top Republican
leaders are also saying they plan to move to replace Obamacare along the same track, but they are still struggling to
come up with the details on how it will work.” [SConRes 3, Vote #58, 1/13/17; CNN, 1/3/17]
Voted For Eliminating Most Of The Federal Antitrust Exemptions For Health Insurance Providers Subject
To State-Level Regulation. In March 2017, Walters voted for “adoption of the rule (H Res 209) that would
provide for House floor consideration of a bill that would eliminate most of the federal antitrust exemptions for
health insurance providers that are subject to regulation at the state level. The bill would allow federal regulators to
take actions against insurers for coordinated activities that could harm consumers.” The rule was adopted by a vote
of 234-182. [HRes 209, Vote #177, 3/21/17; CQ, 3/21/17]

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Voted For Waiving The Two-Thirds Vote Requirements To Consider Legislation On The Same Day It Is
Reported From The House Rules Committee Through March 27th. In March 2017, Walters voted for “adoption
of the rule (H Res 221) that would waive, through the legislative day of March 27, 2017, the two-thirds vote
requirement to consider legislation on the same day it is reported from the House Rules Committee. It also would
provide for consideration of measures under suspension of the rules through the calendar day of March, 26, 2017. A
vote for the motion would allow the Republicans to rush a vote on consideration of their health care bill. The rule
was adopted by a vote of 227-189. [HRes 221, Vote #189, 3/23/17; CQ, 3/23/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Maintaining The Usual Two-Thirds Vote Requirement To
Consider Legislation On The Same Day It Is Reported From The House Rules Committee. In March
2017, Walters voted for the “Sessions, R-Texas, motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 221) that would waive, through the legislative day of March 27,
2017, the two-thirds vote requirement to consider legislation on the same day it is reported from the House
Rules Committee. It also would provide for consideration of measures under suspension of the rules through
March, 26, 2017.” A vote for the motion would allow the Republicans to rush a vote on consideration of their
health care bill. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 233-185. [HR 1101, Vote #188, 3/23/17; CQ, 3/23/17]
McGovern: The PQ Would Block “A Martial Law Rule That Will Allow Republicans To Rush
Their” ACA Repeal Bill “To The Floor.” According to Representative McGovern (MA-3), “We aren't
here to debate that because Republican leadership and the White House are huddled behind closed doors as
we speak, making deals that will have very real, very serious, very dangerous consequences for millions of
Americans. Instead, we are here to debate a martial law rule that will allow Republicans to rush their bill
with its brand-new backroom deals to the floor today without any proper deliberation. As a matter of fact, it
would let them rush any bill to the floor today, or any day through Monday. It is a blanket martial law rule
that lasts past the weekend--not specific to their healthcare bill, and not even specific to the topic of health
care.” [Congressional Record, 3/23/17]

Other Votes
Major Rules
Voted Against Excluding Any Rule That Results In Reduced Incidence Of Diseases In Children From Being
Defined As A “Major Rule.” In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Castor, D-Fla., amendment that would
exclude rules that would result in reduced incidence of cancer, early death, asthma attacks or respiratory disease in
children from the definition of a ‘major rule.’” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote
of 190-233. [HR 26, Vote #14, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Voted Against Excluding Any Rule Related To Public Health Or Safety From Being Defined As A “Major
Rule.” “In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Cicilline, D-R.I., amendment that would exclude rules related
to the protection of public health or safety from the definition of a ‘major rule.’” The amendment was rejected in
Committee of the Whole by a vote of 186-232. [HR 26, Vote #15, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]

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A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]
Voted Against Excluding Any Rule Pertaining To Workplace Health And Safety From Being Defined As A
“Major Rule.” In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Scott, D-Va., amendment that would exclude from the
bill's provisions rules made by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the Mine Safety and Health
Administration related to the prevention of traumatic injury, cancer or irreversible lung disease.” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 193-232. [HR 26, Vote #20, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]

Health Insurance
Voted For Eliminating “Stop-Loss” Insurance As Federally Recognized Health Care Insurance. In April
2017, Walters voted for the “adoption of the rule (H Res 241) that would provide for House floor consideration of
the bill that would establish that ‘stop-loss’ insurance, coverage that protects businesses from certain large financial
risks associated with providing insurance, would not be considered health care insurance under federal law.” The
amendment passed 234 to 184. [HR 241, Vote #212, 4/4/17; CQ, 4/4/17]
Voted For Exempting Health Care Plans Sponsored By Trade And Business Associations From Most State
Laws And Regulations. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would exempt health care plans
sponsored by trade and business associations from most state laws and regulations. The bill would allow an
association sponsoring a health care plan to have full discretion to choose the health benefits included in the plan,
as long as the plan would still meet certain statuary minimums. The sponsored health care plans could not make
membership, payment or coverage conditional on factors related to the health of a member company's employees.”
The bill passed by a vote of 236-175. [HR 1101, Vote #186, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]
Voted For Providing Consideration For A Bill Exempting Health Care Plans Sponsored By Trade And
Business Associations From Most State Laws And Regulations. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “adoption
of the rule (H Res 210) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would exempt health care
plans sponsored by trade and business associations from most state laws and regulations. The bill would allow the
association sponsoring a health care plan to have full discretion to choose the health benefits included in the plan,
as long as the plan would still meet certain statuary minimums.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 233-186. [HRes
210, Vote #180, 3/21/17; CQ, 3/21/17]
Voted Against Requiring Association Health Plans To Provide Coverage For Substance Abuse Disorder
Treatments. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Shea-Porter, D-N.H., motion to recommit the bill to the
House Education and the Workforce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment
that would require association health plans to provide coverage for substance abuse disorder treatments.” The
motion was rejected by a vote of 179-233. [HR 1101, Vote #185, 3/22/17; CQ, 3/22/17]

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Homeland Security
Key Votes
Other Votes

House Administration & Member Perks
Key Votes
Other Votes
On/Did Not Vote On}} Electing Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House. In January 2017, Walters not vote on}} the
Nomination of Paul D. Ryan, D-Wis., and Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., for Speaker of House of Representatives for the
115th Congress.” Ryan was elected by a vote of 239-189. [Vote #2, 1/3/17; CQ, 1/3/17]

Housing
Key Votes
Other Votes

Immigration
Key Votes
Walters Voted 3 Times [For/Against] Blocking Trump’s Muslim Ban
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of An Act Nullifying Trump’s Immigration Executive Order. In January
2017, Walters voted for the “Newhouse, R-Wash., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 70).” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office,
“The Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 724, the Statue of
Liberty Values Act of 2017, which provides that President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order shall have no
force or effect.” A vote for the previous question was a vote in support of the executive order. The motion was
agreed to by a vote of 236-183. [HRes 70, Vote #68, 1/30/17; CQ, 1/30/17; Democratic Leader—Previous
Questions, 1/30/17]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of An Act To Nullify Trump’s Immigration Executive Order. In February
2017, Walters voted for the “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 71).” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The
Democratic Previous Question would amend the rule to allow for consideration of HR 724, the Statue of Liberty
Values Act of 2017, which provides that President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order shall have no force or
effect.” A vote for the previous question was a vote in support of the executive order. The motion was agreed to by
a vote of 231-191. [HRes 71, Vote #70, 2/1/17; CQ, 2/1/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/1/17]

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of An Act Nullifying Trump’s Immigration Executive Order. In February
2017, Walters voted for the “Cole, R-Okla., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 74).” According to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, “The
Democratic Previous Question would bring up HR 724, the Statue of Liberty Values Act, offered by
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, which would give the Republican Congress a second chance in as many days to
defund and rescind President Trump’s unconstitutional and dangerous ban.” A vote for the previous question was a
vote in support of the executive order. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 230-188. [HRes 74, Vote #74, 2/2/17;
CQ, 2/2/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions, 2/2/17]

Other Votes

Jobs
Key Votes
Other Votes

Labor
Key Votes
Voted For Allowing Private-Sector Employees To Swap Overtime Pay For ‘Comp Time.’ In May 2017,
Walters voted for “Passage of the bill that would allow private-sector employers to provide non-exempt employees
compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5 hours per hour of overtime work. To be eligible, employees would be
required to have worked at least 1,000 hours in a 12-month period. Employees would be limited to 160 hours of
compensatory time and employers would be required to provide monetary compensation by Jan. 31, for any unused
compensatory time accrued during the preceding year. The bill's provisions would sunset five years after
enactment.” The bill was passed by a vote of 229-197. [HR 1180, Vote #244, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
NBC News: Democrats Opposed The Bill, Saying It Weakened Worker Protections And Could Allow
Employers, Who Would Have Final Say On Scheduled Comp Time, To “Kick The Can Down The Road
On Money You Earned Putting In Extra Hours.” “The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that
would allow employees to swap overtime pay for "comp time," a rules change congressional Republicans have
tried to push through for more than two decades. […] Where do the Democrats stand? They really don't like this
bill. Many progressives in the House argue that the proposal would chip away at protections for hardworking
Americans and undermine the Fair Labor Standards Act. The measure, among other rules, would give employers
the final say on when comp time can be used. In other words, House Dems fear, your boss could conceivably
kick the can down the road on money you earned putting in extra hours. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a
fierce advocate for workers' rights, blasted the bill as a ‘disgrace.’” [NBC News, 5/3/17]
Voted Against Blocking Protections From The Bill For Employees Who Receive Seven Or More Sick
Days From Their Employers, Which Can Be Used To Seek Care For Pre-Existing Medical Conditions. In
May 2017, Walters voted against “Scott, D-Va., motion to recommit the bill to the House Education and the
Workforce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would exempt
from the bill's provisions employees who receive seven or more sick days from their employer.” The motion
was rejected by a vote of 192-234. [HR 1180, Vote #243, 5/2/17; CQ, 5/2/17]
Voted For Waive Certain Rules Making It Easier For The House To Pass A Bill To Allow Employees To
Trade Overtime Pay For Comp Time. In May 2017, Walters voted for “Adoption of the rule (H Res 299) that
would allow private-sector employers to provide non-exempt employees compensatory time off at a rate of 1.5
hours per hour of overtime work. It would waive, through the legislative day of May 5, 2017, the two-thirds vote

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requirement to consider legislation on the same day it is reported from the House Rules Committee. It also
would provide for consideration of measures under suspension of the rules on the legislative days of May 4 and
May 5, 2017.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 230-193. [HR 1180 (HRes 299), Vote #241, 5/2/17; CQ,
5/2/17]

Other Votes
Voted For Nullifying A Department Of Labor Rule Exempting Certain Government-Administered State
Retirement Savings Plans From Select Federal Regulations. In February 2017, Walters voted for “Passage of
the joint resolution that would nullify and disapprove of a Labor Department rule that exempts certain local
government-administered retirement savings plans for non-government employees from select federal regulations
governing pension plans. Under the rule, a city or county must have a population at least as large as the least
populated state in the nation, and must administer a retirement plan for its own employees for the program to
qualify for the exemption.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 234-191. [HJRes 67, Vote #95, 2/15/17; CQ,
2/15/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Department Of Labor Rule Exempting Certain Government-Administered State
Retirement Savings Plans From Select Federal Regulations And Providing Guidance On ERISA Preemption.
In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution that would nullify and disapprove of a Labor
Department rule that exempts certain state-administered retirement savings plans from select federal regulations
governing pension plans if the state programs meet certain standards. Under the rule, the savings program must be
established and administered by the state, and the savings plans must be voluntary for the employee for the program
to qualify for the exemption.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 231-193. [HJRes 66, Vote #96, 2/15/17; CQ,
2/15/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Labor Department Rule Limiting The Occupations For Which States Can Require
Drug Tests For People Applying For Unemployment Benefits. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of
the joint resolution that would nullify and disapprove of a Labor Department rule that limits the occupations for
which states can require drug tests for individuals applying for unemployment benefits. Under the rule, an
individual can be required to be tested for drugs if an individual's typical employment is an occupation for which
state or federal laws require an employee to be tested for controlled substances.” The resolution was passed by a
vote of 236-189. [HJRes 42, Vote #97, 2/15/17; CQ, 2/15/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Department Of Labor Rule That Extends The Period Of Time In Which The
Occupational Safety And Health Administration Can Issue Citations To Employers Who Do Not Maintain
Workplace Injuries. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of a joint resolution that would nullify and
disapprove of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule that extends, from six months to five years,
the period in which OSHA can issue citations to employers who do not maintain workplace injury or illness
records.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 231-191. [HJRes 83, Vote #121, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 5, The Regulatory Accountability Act, Exempting Rules Related To
Occupational Health And Safety. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Scott, D-Va., amendment that
would exempt rules related to occupational health and safety. It would remove the bill's provision that would
effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of
the underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was rejected in
Committee of the Whole by a vote of 195-227. [HR 5, Vote #41, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted For Nullifying An Obama-Administration Rule Requiring Contractors To Disclose Labor Law
Violations Within The Past Three Years. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution
that would nullify a Defense Department, General Services Administration and NASA rule that requires companies
that bid for federal contracts of more than $500,000 to disclose whether they have been determined in the previous

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three years to have violated certain federal labor laws and equivalent state laws.” The resolution was passed by a
vote of 236-187. [HJRes, 37, Vote #76, 2/2/17; CQ, 2/2/17]

Land Access & Hunting Issues
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted For Overturning A Rule Barring Alaska From Allowing Non-Subsistence Hunting On National
Wildlife Reserves. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution that would nullify and
disapprove of an Interior Department rule that prohibits certain predator control methods on federal lands in Alaska.
The rule prevents Alaska, which typically has the authority to manage hunting and trapping practices on federal
lands within the state, from allowing certain non-subsistence hunting practices on national wildlife refuges. Under
the rule, prohibited practices include using traps to hunt bears and the taking of wolves and coyotes during denning
season.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 225-193. [HJRes 69, Vote #98, 2/16/17; CQ, 2/16/17]

Law Enforcement
Key Votes
Other Votes

LGBT
Key Votes
Other Votes

Native American Issues
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted Against Exempting Rules Related To Federal Obligations To Tribal Governments And Tribal
Sovereignty From The SCRUB Act. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Moore, D-Wis., amendment that
would exempt from the bill's provisions rules related to federal obligations to tribal governments and rules related
to supporting tribal sovereignty.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 197-229.
[HR 998, Vote #111, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]

Regulatory Reform
Key Votes
Other Votes

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Voted For A Bill Allowing Congress To Disapprove Of Regulations Issued During A President’s Final Year.
In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Passage of the bill that would permit a new Congress to use the procedures
under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove, en bloc, multiple regulations issued during the final year of a
president's term.” The bill passed by a vote of 238-184. [HR 21, Vote #8, 1/4/17; CQ, 1/4/17]
Voted For Passage Of HR 26, The Regulations From The Executive In Need Of Scrutiny Act Of 2017. In
January 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would require Congress to approve, by enacting
legislation, any "major rule" issued by an agency in order for them to take effect. A ‘major rule’ would include any
regulation with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more; rules that would significantly harm
employment, investment or U.S. economic competitiveness; or rules that would cause a major increase in costs or
prices for consumers or industries. The bill also would create an expedited consideration process in both the House
and the Senate for joint resolutions of approval. As amended, the measure would require that for new rules,
agencies repeal or amend an existing rule or rules to offset any annual costs of the new rule before the new rule
could take effect. As amended, it would create a process to sunset existing rules if Congress had not approved them
within 10 years of the bill's enactment.” The bill passed by a vote of 237-187. [HR 26, Vote #23, 1/5/17; CQ,
1/5/17]
Voted For Requiring Agencies Offset Annual Costs Of Any New Rule By Repealing Or Amending An
Existing Rule. In January 2017, Walters voted forthe “Messer, R-Ind., amendment that would require that for
new rules, agencies repeal or amend an existing rule or rules to offset any annual costs of the new rule before
the new rule could take effect.” The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 235 to
185. [HR 26, Vote #12, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
Voted For Creating A Process For Congress To Review All Rules Currently In Effect Over A Ten-Year
Period. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “King, R-Iowa, amendment that would require each agency
annually, for 10 years, to submit to Congress for review at least 10 percent of the agency's existing rules, and
would sunset certain rules if Congress had not approved them within 10 years of the bill's enactment.” The
amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 230-193. [HR 26, Vote #21, 1/5/17; CQ,
1/5/17]
Voted For Passage Of HR 5, The Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017. In January 2017, Walters voted for
“passage of the bill that would modify the federal rule-making process, including by codifying requirements for
agencies to consider costs and benefits of alternatives. The bill would create additional steps that agencies would
need to follow when planning "major" rules with annual costs of more than $100 million or "high-impact" rules
with annual costs of more than $1 billion. For example, agencies would need to hold an advanced-notice comment
period prior to proposing such rules to determine whether to continue the rule-making process. The measure would
postpone the effective dates of "high impact" rules until any lawsuits filed within 60 days of the rule's publication in
the Federal Register are resolved. It would effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal
courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of the underlying law or rule when considering legal challenges to rules.
It would also require agencies to evaluate the "indirect" impacts of proposed rules on small businesses.” The bill
passed by a vote of 238-183. [HR 5, Vote #45, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To HR 5, The Regulatory Accountability Act, Exempting Rules That
Significantly Benefit The Workforce. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Johnson, D-Ga.,
amendment that would exempt rules related to improving employment and wages, especially for workers with
disabilities or limited English proficiency. It would remove the bill's provision that would effectively overturn
two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of the underlying
law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the
Whole by a vote of 188-234. [HR 5, Vote #39, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted For Establishing A Commission To Review And Cut Regulations That Are Unnecessarily
Burdensome. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would establish a nine-member
commission to review existing federal regulations and identify regulations that should be repealed on the basis of
reducing costs on the U.S. economy. The commission would identify those regulatory policies that it deems should

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be repealed immediately, and would set up a "Cut-Go" system that would require agencies to repeal existing rules
to offset costs before issuing a new rule. As amended, the commission, in identifying which rules should be
repealed, would be required to evaluate the extent to which a repeal of a rule would impact public health. It would
bar from membership on the commission individuals who have been registered lobbyists during the previous two
years.” The bill passed by a vote of 240-185. [HR 998, Vote #114, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted Against Preventing Funding For Carrying Out The Requirements Of The SCRUB Act. In February
2017, Walters voted against the “Plaskett, D-V.I., amendment that would remove the bill's authorization of up
to $30 million and would prohibit funds authorized or appropriated by other laws from being made available to
implement the bill's provisions.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 181243. [HR 998, Vote #106, 2/28/17; CQ, 2/28/17]
Voted For Requiring The Office Of Management And Budget’s Office Of Information & Regulatory Affairs
To Review Significant Government Regulatory Actions. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill
that would require the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to review
significant government regulatory actions to insure that they are consistent with relevant laws and do not conflict
with regulations issued by other agencies. The bill would define significant regulatory actions as those that are
likely to have an annual economic effect of $100 million or more. As amended, it would require OIRA to keep a
log of all of its communications with an agency related to a regulation before a regulation is submitted for review.
The communications would be required to be published when the regulation is published in the Federal Register.”
The bill passed by a vote of 241-184. [HR 1009, Vote #120, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted For An Amendment Requiring Agencies To Ensure New Rules Are Not Duplicative. In March
2017, Walters voted for the “Young, R-Iowa, amendment that would require each agency to describe what
steps were taken in order to ensure that a new rule or regulation would not be duplicative or conflict with any
existing or planned regulatory action.” The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of
265-158. [HR 1009, Vote #117, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted Against An Amendment Protecting Independent Agencies From Executive Branch Review. In
March 2017, Walters voted against the “Connolly, D-Va., amendment that would exempt independent agencies
from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs' reviews required under the bill.” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 188-234. [HR 1009, Vote #118, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Exempting The Office Of Government Ethics From
Executive Branch Review. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Cartwright, D-Pa., motion to recommit
the bill to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to immediately report it
back with an amendment that would exempt the Office of Government Ethics from the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs' reviews required under the bill.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 193-234. [HR
1009, Vote #119, 3/1/17; CQ, 3/1/17]
Voted For Requiring Federal Agencies To Maintain Online Databases Of Regulatory Actions Taken And
Pending. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would require federal agencies to maintain and
regularly update detailed online databases of regulatory actions taken and pending before the agency. Under the
measure, an agency would be required to list whether it is considering alternatives and whether it is accepting
comments. It would explicitly prohibit agencies from directly advocating support or opposition for pending
regulatory actions in public communications. As amended, the measure would require an agency to list regulatory
actions issued by the agency, or any other agency, that would duplicate or overlap with the agency's pending
regulatory action.” The bill passed by a vote of 246-176. [HR 1004, Vote #126, 3/2/17; CQ, 3/2/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Regulatory Integrity Act Defining The Term Propaganda As
Information Or Claims Not Widely Accepted By The Scientific Community. In March 2017, Walters voted
against the “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that would define the terms propaganda, publicity and
advocacy as information or claims that are not widely accepted in the scientific community or not supported by

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empirical data.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 180-234. [HR 1004,
Vote #122, 3/2/17; CQ, 3/2/17]
Voted For An Amendment Requiring An Agency To List Regulatory Actions That Would Duplicate Or
Overlap With The Agency’s Pending Regulatory Action. In March 2017, Walters voted for the “Farenthold,
R-Texas, for Messer, R-Ind., amendment that would require an agency to list regulatory actions issued by the
agency, or any other agency, that would duplicate or overlap with the agency's pending regulatory action.” The
amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 263-145. [HR 1004, Vote #123, 3/2/17; CQ,
3/2/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To The Regulatory Integrity Act Specifying That The Bill’s Restrictions
On Agency Communications Would Not Apply To Any Communication Protected By The First
Amendment. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Jackson Lee, D-Texas, amendment that would specify
that the bill's restrictions on agency communications would not apply to any communication that would be
protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the
Whole by a vote of 189-232. [HR 1004, Vote #124, 3/2/17; CQ, 3/2/17]
Voted For An Amendment Prohibiting Agencies From Appealing To The Public Concerning A Proposed
Rule. In January 2017, Walters voted for the “Peterson, D-Minn., amendment that would prohibit agencies from
appealing to the public to advocate in support or against a proposed rule.” The amendment was adopted in
Committee of the Whole by a vote of 260-161. [HR 5, Vote #36, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]

Votes Pertaining To The ‘Chevron Deference’
Voted Against An Amendment Undermining The Supreme Court Precedent ‘Chevron Deference’ In
Regulatory Lawsuits. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Ruiz, D-Calif., amendment that would exempt
rules related to the safety of children's toys or products. It would remove the bill's provision that would effectively
overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of the
underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of
the Whole by a vote of 190-233. [HR 5, Vote #40, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted For An Amendment To Undermine The Legal Precedent Known As The Chevron Deference Under
Which Courts Defer To Regulators Interpretation Of Ambiguous Legislation. In January 2017, Walters voted
for the “Goodlatte, R-Va., amendment that would prohibit a court, while reviewing an agency's rule, from
interpreting a gap or ambiguity in a rule or law as an implicit delegation of legislative rule-making authority to the
agency.” The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 237-185. [HR 5, Vote #35, 1/11/17;
CQ, 1/11/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To Undermine The Cheveron Deference Legal Precedent. In January 2017,
Walters voted against the “Tonko, D-N.Y., amendment that would exempt any rules made under a 2016 chemical
safety law. It would remove the bill's provision that would effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that
require federal courts to defer to an agency's interpretation of the underlying law or rule when considering
challenges to agency rules.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 188-235. [HR 5,
Vote #42, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]

Science & Technology
Key Votes
Other Votes

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Seniors
Key Votes
Prescription Drug Costs
Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Lowering Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs For Seniors. In
January 2017, Walters voted against the “Demings, D-Fla., motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary
Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment that would exempt regulations that
significantly lower seniors' out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. It would remove the
bill's provision that would effectively overturn two Supreme Court decisions that require federal courts to defer to
an agency's interpretation of the underlying law or rule when considering challenges to agency rules.” The motion
was rejected by a vote of 190-233. [HR 5, Vote #44, 1/11/17; CQ, 1/11/17]

Other Votes

Small Business
Key Votes
Other Votes

Taxes
Key Votes
Other Votes

Trade
Key Votes
Other Votes

Transportation
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted Against Exempting Rules Related To Airspace Safety From The SCRUB Act. In February 2017,
Walters voted against the “Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., amendment that would exempt rules related to the safety of the
national airspace system.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 189-234. [HR 998,
Vote #107, 2/28/17; CQ, 2/28/17]

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Voted Against Exempting Rules Related To Airport Noise Restrictions From The SCRUB Act. In February
2017, Walters voted against the “Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., amendment that would exempt rules related to airport
noise restrictions.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 192-230. [HR 998, Vote
#108, 2/28/17; CQ, 2/28/17]

Veterans
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted For Blocking A Bill To Exempt The VA From The Trump Administration’s Hiring Freeze. In March
2017, Walters voted for the “Buck, R-Colo., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule that would provide for House floor consideration of a bill (HR 1259).”
According to Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL), a vote for the motion was a vote to block “an amendment to the rule to
bring up HR 696, Representative Schrader's bill to exempt the Department of Veterans Affairs from Donald John
Trump's hiring freeze. As we have already discussed, my amendment to allow the VA Secretary to fill vacant
positions, regardless of whether they were vacated before or after the hiring freeze, was blocked last night in the
Rules Committee. There are nearly 47,000 vacant positions within the VA, and we should not be limiting the VA's
authority to fill these positions, especially as we continue to work towards reducing patient wait times.” The motion
was agreed to by a vote of 227-185. [HRes 198, Vote #162, 3/16/17; Democratic Leader—Previous Questions,
3/16/17; Congressional Record, H2099, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]
Voted For Providing For Consideration Of A Bill Creating New VA Staffing And Retention Programs And
A Bill Prohibiting A VA Determination That A Veteran Is Mentally Incompetent From Automatically
Preventing A Veteran From Being Able To Buy A Gun. In March 2017, Walters voted for “adoption of rule that
would provide for House floor consideration of a bill (HR 1259) that would expand the Veterans Affairs
Department's ability to fire, demote and suspend employees for misconduct; a bill (HR 1367) that would establish
various new staffing, recruitment and retention programs at the VA; and a bill (HR 1181) that would prohibit a VA
determination that a veteran is mentally incompetent from automatically preventing the veteran from being able to
purchase a gun.” The rule was adopted by a vote of 229-187. [HRes 198, Vote #163, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]
Voted For Expanding The Veteran Affairs Department’s Ability To Fire, Demote, Or Suspend Employees
For Misconduct. In March 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would expand the Veterans Affairs
Department's ability to fire, demote and suspend employees for misconduct or poor performance. The measure
would authorize the VA to recoup any bonus paid to a VA employee if the VA deems it appropriate, and it would
require that the employee be given advance notice and the right to appeal the decision. As amended, the measure
would require that annual performance reviews for supervisors at the VA include evaluations on the supervisor's
ability to address poor performance among their employees and would require the VA to provide supervisors with
periodic training related to whistleblower rights and effective management techniques.” The bill passed by a vote of
237-178. [HR 1259, Vote #168, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]
Voted Against Removing The Expansion Of The Veteran Affairs Department’s Ability To Fire Or
Demote Employees For Misconduct From The VA Accountability First Act. In March 2017, Walters voted
against the “Walz, D-Minn., amendment that would remove the bill's provisions that would expand the
Veterans Affairs Department's ability to fire, demote and suspend employees for misconduct, and would
alternatively expand the VA's authority to suspend or demote senior executives. It would allow for the removal
of non-executives for performance issues occurring only within a preceding two-year period.” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 194-223. [HR 1259, Vote #165, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]
Voted Against Replacing The Proposed VA Employee Removal Process For A Process That Provides For
The Removal Of VA Employees For Misconduct Related To Public Health And Safety In The VA

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Accountability First Act. In March 2017, Walters voted against the “Takano, D-Calif., amendment that would
replace the bill's proposed VA employee removal process with an alternative process that would provide for the
suspension and removal of Veterans Affairs Department employees for misconduct that is a threat to public
health and safety. Suspended employees would be entitled to a written statement of the charges, a hearing and a
review of their case. It would also provide for back pay for suspended whistleblowers.” The amendment was
rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 183-232. [HR 1259, Vote #166, 3/16/17; CQ, 3/16/17]
Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment Extending Whistleblower Protections In The VA. In
March 2017, Walters voted against the “Kihuen, D-Nev., motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would extend the bill's
whistleblower protections to individuals that make disclosures to the central whistleblower office, including
those who do so anonymously. It would also exempt veterans and whistleblowers from the bill's provisions that
would expand the Veterans Affairs Department's ability to fire, demote and suspend employees for misconduct
or poor performance.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 189-229. [HR 1259, Vote #167, 3/16/17; CQ,
3/16/17]
Voted For Updating VA Guidelines On The Employee Hiring And Evaluation Process. In March 2017,
Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would require the Veterans Affairs Inspector General to determine nonclinical VA health care positions that should be eligible for expedited hiring, require annual performance reviews
for all political appointees at the VA, and would require the VA to establish a database with information on
qualified individuals who previously applied for a position at the VA. The measure would require that the
information from the database be used to fill positions that have been vacant for an extended period of time. As
amended, it would prohibit the secretary of the VA from appointing former political appointees to non-political
positions one grade higher than their last position at the VA without having to go through a competitive selection
process.” The bill passed by a vote of 412-0. [HR 1367, Vote #171, 3/17/17; CQ, 3/17/17]

Water Issues
Key Votes
Other Votes
Voted Against Excluding Any Rule That Would Reduce Lead Amounts In Public Drinking Water From
Being Defined As A “Major Rule.” In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Conyers, D-Mich., amendment
that would exclude rules that would provide for a reduction in the amount of lead in public drinking water from the
definition of a ‘major rule.’” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 186-232. [HR
26, Vote #16, 1/5/17; CQ, 1/5/17]
A “Major Rule” Is Any Rule The OMB Has Found Could Result In A Cost To The Economy Of $100
Million Or More, A Major Increase In Costs Or “Adverse Effects On Competition, Employment,
Investment,” And Other Economic Functions. “A ‘major rule’ is any rule that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of the Office of Management and Budget finds has resulted in or is likely to result in: (1) an
annual cost on the economy of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation); (2) a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, federal, state, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or
the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.” [HR 26, Summary, 1/5/17]

Women & Gender Issues
Key Votes

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Women & Health Care Reform
Voted For Prohibiting Federal Funds Including Individual And Small Business Tax Credits Under The ACA
From Being Used To Pay For Abortion Serves Or Health Insurance Plans That Include Abortion Coverage
And Would Ban Multistate Health Plans The Provide Abortion Coverage From State Exchanges. In January
2017, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would permanently prohibit federal funds from being used to pay
for abortion services or health insurance plans that include abortion coverage. It also would prohibit the District of
Columbia from using its own local funds to provide or pay for abortions. Individuals and small businesses also
could not receive tax credits under the 2010 health care law related to purchases of health insurance plans that
include abortion coverage. The bill would require the Office of Personnel Management to ensure that, starting in
2018, no multistate qualified health plan offered in a state insurance exchange provides coverage that includes
abortion. The provisions would not apply to pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or to situations where the
woman would die unless an abortion is performed.” The bill passed by a vote of 238-183. [HR 7, Vote #65,
1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17]
Voted Against Consideration Of An Amendment That Prevents Insurance Plans From Charging Women
Higher Premiums Than Men. In January 2017, Walters voted against the “Schakowsky, D-Ill., motion to
recommit the bill to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report back immediately with
an amendment that would state that the bill could not be interpreted to allow health insurance plans to charge
women higher premiums than they charge men.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 187-235. [HR 7, Vote #64,
1/24/17; CQ, 1/24/17]
Voted For Nullifying A Rule Preventing States From Restricting Federal Family Planning Funding To A
Health Provider That Provides Abortion. In February 2017, Walters voted for “passage of the joint resolution
that would nullify and disapprove of a Health and Human Services Department rule that prevents states from
restricting federal family planning funding to a health provider, such as denying funds to a center that provides
abortions, for any basis other than its ability to provide health services. Under the rule, HHS can withhold family
planning grants to any state that restricts the participation of a health provider in the family planning services grant
program.” The resolution was passed by a vote of 230-188. [HJRes 43, Vote #99, 2/16/17; CQ, 2/16/17]
Vote Reversed Obama Rule Preventing States From Withholding Grants From Planned Parenthood.
“The House voted Thursday to overturn an Obama-era rule banning states from denying federal funds to
Planned Parenthood and other health care providers that perform abortions. The rule was designed to prohibit
states from withholding family planning funding from providers for reasons other than their ability to offer
family-planning services. The Republican-led House voted 230-188 largely along party lines to dismiss the rule
under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn recently enacted regulations.” [USA
Today, 2/16/17]

Other Votes

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Appendix XII – Votes – 114th Congress
Agriculture & Food Safety
Voted For Repealing Country Of Origin Labeling Requirements On Meat
Voted For Repealing Country Of Origin Labeling Requirements On Meat Sold In U.S. In June 2015, Walters
voted for a bill to repeal U.S. country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and chicken that is sold in the
United States. The bill passed by a vote of 300-131. [HR 2393, Vote #333, 6/10/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Requiring GMO Labeling For Companies Requiring Labels In Foreign Countries
Voted Against Requiring GMO Labeling For Companies Requiring Labels In Foreign Countries. In July
2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would require a U.S. company or subsidiary with products labeled
a containing GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in any foreign country to indicate the presence of GMOs in
the equivalent product sold in the U.S.” The amendment failed, 123-303. [HR 1599, Vote #459, 3/25/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 7/23/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Ensure Tribal Sovereignty Under The Safe And Accurate Food
Labeling Act
Voted Against An Amendment To Ensure Tribal Sovereignty Under The Safe And Accurate Food Labeling
Act. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 that
would “ensure tribal sovereignty and would guarantee that the bill does not prohibit or limit the right to cultivate
genetically engineered plants on or near tribal lands.” The amendment was rejected 196-227. [HR 1599, Vote #460,
7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Prohibit Foods Labeled “Natural” To Contain Genetically
Engineered Plants
Voted Against An Amendment To Prohibit Foods Labeled “Natural” To Contain Genetically Engineered
Plants. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 that
would “prohibit foods labeled with the term ‘natural’ to contain genetically engineered plants.” The amendment
was rejected 163-262. [HR 1599, Vote #461, 7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]

Voted For Overriding State Laws And Establishing A Voluntary National Genetically Engineered
Certification Program
Voted For Overriding State Laws Requiring GMO Labeling And Establishing A Voluntary National
Genetically Engineered Certification Program. In July 2015, Walters voted for the Safe and Accurate Food
Labeling Act of 2015, which would “require the Agriculture Department to establish a voluntary national
genetically engineered (GE) food certification program under which food producers could label their product as
including or not including genetically modified ingredients. The program created under the bill would pre-empt
related state and local laws and prohibits mandatory labeling of GE or non-GE food.” The bill passed 275-150. [HR
1599, Vote #462, 7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]
Headline: The Hill: “House passes bill blocking states from requiring GMO labels on food.” “The House
on Thursday passed hotly contested legislation that would keep states from issuing mandatory labeling laws for
foods that contain genetically modified organisms, often called GMOs. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling
Act of 2015, which passed 275-150, would instead create a federal standard for the voluntary labeling of foods
with GMO ingredients… Opponents have pushed back against the legislation, saying it will keep consumers

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from knowing what’s in their food and stop FDA from crafting a national GMO-labeling solution.” [The Hill,
7/23/15]

Voted Against Changing The Title Of The Bill From “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” To
“Deny Americans the Right to Know Act”
Voted Against Changing Title Of The Bill From “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” To “Deny
Americans the Right to Know Act.” In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Safe and Accurate
Food Labeling Act of 2015 that would change the title of the bill to the “Deny Americans the Right to Know Act.”
The amendment was rejected 87-337. [HR 1599, Vote #463, 7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]

Voted For To Reduce Requirements On Restaurant Calorie Disclosures
Voted For To Reduce Requirements On Restaurant Calorie Disclosures. In February 2016, Walters voted for a
bill “that would change the requirement for how restaurants and similar retail establishments with more than 20
locations must disclose calorie information on their menus. Instead of the current requirement for businesses to
disclose the number of calories in a "standard menu item," businesses could opt to disclose the number of calories
per serving along with the number of servings or disclose the number of calories per common unit division of the
standard menu item. The bill would allow for disclosures to have variations from actual nutrient content, including
inadvertent human error, variations in ingredients and serving size, and other reasonable variations.” The bill
passed 266-144. [HR 2017, Vote #81, 02/24/16; CQ, 2/12/16]
White House: Legislation “Would Reduce Consumers’ Access To Nutrition Information.” On
February 10, 2016, the White House sent out a statement opposing ‘The Common Sense Nutrition
Disclosure Act of 2015.’ “The Administration opposes H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure
Act of 2015. … H.R. 2017 would undercut the objective of providing clear, consistent calorie information
to consumers. If enacted, it would reduce consumers’ access to nutrition information and likely create
consumer confusion by introducing a great deal of variability into how calories are declared. The
legislation also would create unnecessary delays in the implementation of menu labeling.” [White House
Statement, 2/10/16]

Voted Against Amendment That Would Not Have Allowed Restaurants To Only Post Nutritional
Information Online
Voted Against Amendment That Would Not Have Allowed Restaurants To Only Post Nutritional
Information Online. In February 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to the Common Sense Nutrition
Disclosure Act which would “remove the provision in the bill that would allow restaurants or similar retail food
establishments to disclose calorie information solely online if the majority of their orders are placed by customers
who are offsite.” The amendment was rejected 148 to 258. [HR 2017, H Amdt. 943, Vote #80, 2/12/16; CQ,
2/12/16]

Voted For Amendment That Would Not Punish Restaurants For Human Error In Food
Preparation
Voted For Amendment That Would Have Not Punished Restaurants For Human Error In Food
Preparation. In February 2016, Walters voted for an amendment to the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act
which would “ensures that businesses will not be penalized for inadvertent human error in preparation or variation
of ingredients.” The amendment was accepted 309 to 100. [HR 2017, H Amdt. 942, Vote #79, 2/12/16]

Budget

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Voted Against FY16 Democratic Alternative Budget That Invested In Education, Made Healthcare
More Affordable, And Made Medicare More Efficient
Voted Against FY2016 Democratic Alternative Budget Plan. In March 2015, Walters voted against the
Democratic alternative budget that “proposed more investment in education and infrastructure, new taxes on the
wealthiest Americans, and several pet ideas including a higher minimum wage, paid sick leave, expanded early
childhood education and a ban on tax breaks for executives unless they increase their employees’ wages.” The
amendment failed 160 to 264. [H Con Res 27, Vote #139, 3/25/15; RealClearPolitics, 3/23/15]
Increased Investments In Head Start, Universal Preschool, And College Affordability. “On education, the
Democratic budget would increase investments in Head Start, which provides early childhood education to
low-income children, as well as fund President Obama’s proposal for universal preschool for children. It would
also increase funding aimed at making college more affordable.” [RealClearPolitics, 3/23/15]
Promoted Obamacare And Made Medicare More Efficient. “While Republicans’ budget fully repeals
Obamacare, turns Medicare into a voucher program and cuts funding to Medicaid, the Democratic budget
promotes Obamacare and maintains Medicare while promoting more efficiency, Van Hollen said.”
[RealClearPolitics, 3/23/15]

Voted Against FY16 Republican Study Committee Budget That Balanced In Six Years, Cut
Retirement Programs, And Called For A Balanced Budget Amendment
Voted Against FY2016 Republican Study Committee Budget. In March 2015, Walters voted against the
Republican Study Committee budget that would cut spending by $7.1 trillion over 10 years. “A conservative budget
released by the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) on Monday would balance in five years by cutting $7.1
trillion in spending over the next decade. The cuts are much more than the $5.5 trillion in proposed cuts included in
the main House GOP blueprint unveiled last week by Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.). The RSC
budget, prepared by RSC and Budget Committee member Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), would increase spending for
the Pentagon.” The amendment failed 132 to 294. [H Con Res 27, Vote #138, 3/25/15; The Hill, 3/23/15]
RSC Budget Would Cut FY16 Nondefense Discretionary Spending By $88 Billion Below Sequestration
Levels. “The RSC blueprint would lower nondefense discretionary spending for domestic programs next year
to $405 billion, $88 billion below the baseline set by the 2011 deal. Altogether, discretionary spending next
year would total $975 billion under the RSC’s budget, much lower than the $1.018 trillion top-line number
established by the 2011 law. Over the 10-year window, the RSC budget would cut nondefense spending by $1.3
trillion and increase defense spending by $435 billion.” [The Hill, 3/23/15]
RSC Proposed “Aggressive” Budget That Would Balance In Six Years. “Conservative members of the
House Republican caucus outbid their party's official budget Monday, offering a plan to cut planned
government spending by more than $7.1 trillion and balance the budget in just six years. The aggressive plan to
cut spending from all areas of government and erase deficits was introduced by the Republican Study
Committee, a group of congressmen organized to push policy to the right.” [Washington Examiner, 3/23/15]
RSC Budget Balanced By “Cutting More Deeply Into Federal Healthcare And Retirement Programs.”
“The Republican Study Committee on Monday unveiled its plan to cut spending by $7.1 trillion over 10 years,
reaching a surplus in six years by cutting more deeply into federal healthcare and retirement programs as well
as domestic agency budgets.” [Reuters, 3/23/15]
RSC Budget Called For Balanced Budget Amendment To The Constitution. “It is the policy of this
resolution that Congress should pass a joint resolution incorporating the provisions set forth in subsection (b),
and send such joint resolution to the States for their approval, to amend the Constitution of the United States to
require an annual balanced budget.” [RSC Budget Proposal, 3/22/15]

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Voted Against FY16 Congressional Black Caucus Budget
Voted Against FY16 Congressional Black Caucus Budget. In March 2015, Walters voted against the
Congressional Black Caucus budget that “focuses on increasing economic opportunities through robust investments
in education, infrastructure, affordable housing, domestic manufacturing, small businesses, and job training. It also
protects and enhances social safety net programs…” The amendment failed 120 to 306. [H Con Res 27, Vote #137,
3/25/15; Congressional Black Caucus Website, 3/23/15]

Voted Against FY16 Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget
Voted Against FY16 Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget. In March 2015, Walters voted againstt the
Congressional Progressive Caucus budget that promised 8.8 million jobs by 2017 and $4 trillion in deficit
reduction. The budget repeals the sequester, cuts taxes for families, closes loopholes for corporations, reverses pay
freezes, expands benefits for federal retirees, and strengthens health care and retirement programs. The amendment
failed 96 to 330. [H Con Res 27, Vote #136, 3/25/15; Congressional Progressive Caucus Website, accessed
5/06/15]

Voted For FY16 Budget Amendment Repealing The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell Grants And
Alter Medicare While Requiring No Offsets For Increased OCO Defense Spending
Voted For FY16 Budget Amendment To Repeal The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell Grants And Alter
Medicare While Requiring No Offsets For Increased OCO Defense Spending. In March 2015, Walters voted
for a budget alternative known as Price amendment #2 offered as an amendment on the floor that would repeal the
Affordable Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare while requiring no offsets for increased OCO defense
spending. “Tom Price, R-Ga., also submitted an amended version that included increased defense funding without
requiring cuts in other areas to offset the spending. Price’s plan increased funding to the Overseas Contingency
Operations Fund by $2 billion over the committee plan, to $96 billion, and requires no offsets. The version that
passed out of committee would have required offsets over $73.5 billion in the OCO fund, which pays for wars and
other overseas activities and is not subject to sequester caps.” The resolution passed 219 to 208. [H. Con Res. 27,
Vote #141, 3/25/15; US News and World Report, 3/25/15]

Voted For FY16 Budget Resolution Repealing The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell Grants And
Alter Medicare
Voted For FY16 Republican Budget To Repeal The Affordable Care Act, Slash Pell Grants And Alter
Medicare. In March 2015, Walters voted for the FY16 Republican House budget that would repeal the Affordable
Care Act, slash Pell grants and alter Medicare. “It also includes parliamentary language, called reconciliation that
orders House committees to draft legislation repealing the Affordable Care Act. Under budget rules, that
reconciliation repeal bill cannot be filibustered in the Senate and would need only a majority vote to pass. The
budget would turn Medicaid into block grants to the states, cutting health care spending for the poor by $900
billion. The food stamp program would also be turned into block grants and cut by hundreds of billions of dollars.
Special education, Pell Grants, job training and housing assistance would all be cut. Medicare would transition to a
system where future seniors would be encouraged to use government-funded vouchers to purchase insurance in the
private market.” The resolution passed 228 to 199. [H. Con Res. 27, Vote #142, 3/25/15; New York Times,
3/25/15]

Voted For FY16 GOP Budget Conference Report
Voted For Republican Conference Report On Budget For Fiscal Year 2016. In April 2015, Walters voted for a
conference report outlining the Republican Congressional budget for fiscal year 2016 and budget levels for 2017
through 2025. “House and Senate Republicans agreed on a unified budget plan Wednesday that would allow them
to bypass Democrats and send President Barack Obama legislation to repeal or revise his landmark health-care law.

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The budget proposal spells out the Republican Party’s priorities by calling for $5.3 trillion in spending cuts to reach
balance in nine years.” An agreement to pass the Conference Report passed 226 to 197. [S CON RES 11, Vote
#183; On Agreeing to the Conference Report, 4/30/15; Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Called For $4.1 Trillion In Reductions To Entitlement Programs While War Funding Totaled $96
Billion. “Of this, $4.1 trillion in reductions would come from programs including entitlements like Medicare.
Discretionary spending in 2016 would be limited to $1.016 trillion, while war funding would total $96 billion,
far above Obama’s request.” [Bloomberg, 4/29/15]
Conference Report Reduced Funding For Pell Grants, Low-Income Housing Assistance Programs, And
Food Stamp Program. “The budget slashes domestic discretionary spending by trimming away at several
major priorities for Democrats. The final bill includes a reduction in funding for federal Pell Grants and
housing programs for low-income earners, and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also
known as food stamps.” [Washington Post, 4/29/15]

Voted For Amendment Allowing Republican Leaders To Fast-Track Stopgap Spending Bill
Voted For Amendment Allowing Republican Leaders To Fast-Track Stopgap Spending Bill. In September
2015, Walters voted for consideration of an amendment to H.Res.420. “CR Could be Fast-Tracked Under Rule
Passed by House …. The House Thursday quietly granted itself a method for speeding consideration of legislation
after the papal visit next week, presumably for a must-pass stopgap spending bill. The chamber approved an
amendment to a rule (H Res 420) that waives the requirement that two-thirds of lawmakers vote to allow the House
Rules Committee to bring a report to the floor the same day it is advanced out of the panel.” The amendment passed
237 to 187. [H.Res. 420, Vote #498, 9/17/15; CQ News, 9/17/15]

Voted For Short-Term Continuing Resolution To Prevent Government Shutdown.
Voted For Short-Term Continuing Resolution To Prevent Government Shutdown. In September 2015,
Walters voted for a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill that would continue funding the
government through Dec. 11, 2015 at an annualized rate of $1,017 trillion, the top-line post-sequester discretionary
spending level for FY 2016 set by the Budget Control Act. It also would fund for Overseas Contingency Operations
at a rate of $74.8 billion, roughly equal to the FY 2015 level. Under the bill, most programs would be funded at a
rate that is 0.21 percent less than their FY 2015 funding level, although the measure would include increases for
certain activities including $700 million in emergency funding for fighting fire in western states; it would give the
VA budget flexibility in constructing a facility in Denver, and would not defund Planned Parenthood. Further, the
measure would extend through Dec. 11 the ban on state taxation of Internet access and the E-Verify employment
verification system. The motion was agreed to by a vote of 277-151. [HR 719, Vote #528, 9/30/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 9/30/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension That Would Avoid A
Government Default
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension That Would Avoid A Government
Default. In October 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a clean debt limit extension that would avoid
a government default and an increase of interest rates on mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and car payments.
The previous question passed, 241 to 181. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H.Res. 480, Vote #553, 10/21/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/21/15]

Voted For Debt Limit Bill Forcing Gov’t Shutdown By Only Paying Nation’s Creditors And Social
Security Recipients, Ignoring Military Members And Medicare Recipients
Voted For Debt Limit Bill That Would Only Allow Payments For The Nation’s Creditors And Social
Security Recipients. In October 2015, Walters voted for the Default Prevention Act, a bill that would force a

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partial government shutdown by only funding payments towards the nation’s creditors and Social Security
recipients. “With less than two weeks until the federal government is expected to reach its borrowing limit, House
Republican leaders are readying a vote on legislation intended to avoid a financial meltdown should that ceiling be
reached. … The Default Prevention Act … would allow the federal government to keep borrowing above the
statutory debt limit for the sole purpose of paying principal and interest on debt held by the public or the Social
Security Trust Fund.” The bill passed, 235 to 194. [HR 692, Vote #557, 10/21/15; Washington Post, 10/16/15]
Bill Criticized For Being A “Cop-Out” And Prioritizing Foreign Bondholders Over Military Members,
Medicare, And Medicaid Recipients. “Democrats oppose the bill, calling it a cop-out that would pave the way
for a partial government shutdown where military members and federal workers would go without paychecks,
doctors and hospitals would go without Medicaid and Medicare payments, and federal contractors would be
hung out to dry. Rep. Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.), ranking member of Ways and Means, called the bill
‘reckless and indefensible’ last month and doubted whether the bill could even be implemented under current
Treasury systems and procedures. ‘Even if such prioritization were possible, it would put China and other
foreign bondholders before our own citizens at a time when they can least afford it,’ he said.” [Washington
Post, 10/16/15]
Bill Falls “Far Short Of The Needed Debt-Limit Increase.” “With the potential for an unprecedented federal
default two weeks away, House Republicans on Wednesday plan to pass legislation not to avert disaster, but
rather to manage it… Yet with time running out, what the House will vote on Wednesday and send to the
Senate falls far short of the needed debt-limit increase. … Privately, some Republicans concede the vote is a
way for members to seem to oppose default. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, an economics adviser to Republicans and
the former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, called it ‘political cover but not a solution
of any type. There’s no way that you can pretend that taking out the Pentagon budget and a huge chunk of the
domestic budget is not going to be damaging,’ he said.” [New York Times, 10/20/15]
HEADLINE: “House GOP Brings Back Debt Ceiling Cop-Out Bill For A Floor Vote This Week”
[Talking Points Memo, 10/19/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Clean Debt Limit Extension. In October, 2015, Walters voted for
blocking consideration of a vote on “a clean debt limit extension.” The previous question carried, 244-185. A vote
against the previous question was to force the vote on a clean debt limit bill. [HR 3762 Vote #566, 10/22/15;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/22/15]

Voted For Motion That Would Have Replaced HR 1314 With Bill Suspending Debt Limit Until
March 2017 And Increasing Discretionary Spending Cap
{Voted For/Voted Against/Voted Present/Did Not Vote On}} Motion That Would Have Replaced HR 1314
With Bill Suspending Debt Limit Until March 2017 And Increasing Discretionary Spending Cap. Walters
voted for “motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the bill with a modified Boehner amendment that would
replace the bill with legislation that would suspend the debt limit until March 15, 2017 and increase the
discretionary spending cap for fiscal 2016 by $50 billion and for fiscal 2017 by $30 billion, with the increases split
equally between defense and non-defense spending.” The motion passed 266 to 167. [HR 1314, Vote #579,
10/28/15; CQ Billtrack, 11/04/15]
Motion Included The Sale Of Oil From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve. “Offsets through mandatory
spending cuts and revenue increases would include increasing premiums companies pay to the Pension Benefit
Guarantee Corporation to insure private pension plans, the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and
changes to the federal crop insurance program. It would prevent an estimated 52 percent premium increase for
certain Medicare beneficiaries and instead provide for a lower increase, and would make changes to keep the

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Social Security disability insurance trust solvent until 2022. Motion agreed to 266-167. Note: A ‘yea’ was a
vote in support of the president's position.” [CQ Billtrack, 11/04/15]

Voted For Amendment Liquidating The Federal Reserve’s Surplus Funds, Redirecting $59.5 Billion
Over Ten Years To The General Fund
Voted For Amendment Liquidating The Federal Reserve’s Surplus Funds, Redirecting $59.5 Billion Over
Ten Years To The General Fund. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Fixing America's
Surface Transportation (FAST) Act introduced by Representatives Randy Neugebauer (R., Texas) and Bill
Huizenga (R., Mich.) which would “liquidate the Fed’s surplus account and transfer it to the Treasury. Aides to
both lawmakers said the provision would generate about $59.5 billion over 10 years.” The amendment passed 354
to 72. [H R 22, Vote #622, 11/05/15; Wall Street Journal, 11/05/15]

Voted For $1.1 Trillion Bipartisan Budget Agreement To Keep Government Open Through
September 2016
Voted For $1.1 Trillion Overwhelmingly Bipartisan Budget Deal To Keep Government Open Through
September 2016. In December 2015, Walters voted for the omnibus spending package. “The House on Friday
overwhelmingly approved a $1.1 trillion spending package that includes the first major change approved by
Congress to ObamaCare, and keeps the government open through September 2016 … In the end, there was no
drama in the 316-113 vote … Only 18 Democrats voted against the spending bill, while 166 supported it.” [HR
2029, Vote #705, 12/18/15; The Hill, 12/18/15]
Omnibus Bill Would End U.S. Ban On Crude Oil Exports. According to Congressional Quarterly, “The
measure would end the U.S. ban on crude oil exports and would reauthorize health care and victim
compensation programs for 9/11 first-responders.” [CQ, 12/18/15]
Omnibus Bill Would Reauthorize 9/11 Responder Compensation Program. According to
Congressional Quarterly, “The measure would end the U.S. ban on crude oil exports and would reauthorize
health care and victim compensation programs for 9/11 first-responders.” [CQ, 12/18/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Holding A Hearing For The President’s FY16 Budget
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Holding A Hearing For The President’s FY16 Budget. In March 2016,
Walters voted for blocking consideration of holding a hearing for the Obama Administration’s fiscal year 2017
budget proposal. “The Democratic Previous Question gives Republicans a third chance to call for an immediate
vote on Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen’s H.R. 624 to demand a fair hearing on the
President’s Budget by demanding that House Republicans hold a Budget hearing with the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget.” [H Res 635, Vote #106, 3/03/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 3/03/16]
OP-ED HEADLINE: “Republicans Shouldn’t Ignore The President’s Budget” [Ed Rogers Op-Ed,
Washington Post, 2/09/16]
HEADLINE: “White House Accuses GOP Lawmakers Of Pulling A Trump” [Politico, 2/05/16]

Voted Against Requiring Report On Treasury’s Plans To Address Federal Deficit To Include
Impact Of Threat Of Default On Economy
Voted Against Requiring Report On Treasury’s Plans To Address Federal Deficit To Include Impact Of
Threat Of Default On Economy. In February 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to require the report on
treasury’s plans to address federal deficit to include the impact of the threat of default on the economy. The
amendment would have required “the report to include the impact the threat of default would have on the economy,
including, but not limited to, the impact on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), interest rates, employment,

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household wealth, and retirement assets.” The amendment failed 190 to 227. [HR 3442, Vote #74, 2/11/16; On
Agreeing to the Amendment, 2/11/16]
Bill Required Treasury Secretary To Prepare A Report For Congress About Plans To Address The
Federal Deficit Before Congress Agrees To Raise The Debt Limit. “House lawmakers Thursday 267151 passed legislation that would require the Treasury secretary to appear before Congress prior to raising
the debt limit. The Obama administration has threatened a veto of the bill, which now goes to the Senate.
But it picked up support from all 239 Republicans who voted and 28 Democrats … The legislation (HR
3442), sponsored by Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, would require the secretary to come before the Ways
and Means Committee when the nation approaches the debt limit and present a report to Congress on the
state of the public debt … The proposal also would require the secretary to outline the president's plans to
reduce the debt and prepare a subsequent progress report. All the information would be posted publicly on
the Treasury's website.” [Congressional Quarterly News, 2/11/16]

Voted Against Requiring Treasury Secretary’s Report To Include Information On Salary, Wages,
And Impact Of Spending Cuts On Gross Domestic Product
Voted Against Requiring Treasury Secretary’s Report To Include Information On Salary, Wages, And
Impact Of Spending Cuts On Gross Domestic Product. In February 2016, Walters voted against an amendment
to require the treasury secretary’s report to include information on salary, wages, and impact of spending cuts on
gross domestic product. The amendment sought to “require the Treasury Secretary's report to also include
individual salary and wage information, as well as projections of consumer spending and the impact of spending
cuts on gross domestic product.” The amendment failed 171 to 245. [HR 3442, Vote #73, 2/11/16; On Agreeing to
the Amendment, 2/11/16]

Voted For Requiring Treasury Secretary To Notify Congress Whether Treasury Is Able To Pay
Principal And Interest On National Debt If Debt Limit Is Reached
Voted For Requiring Treasury Secretary To Notify Congress If Treasury Is Able To Pay Principal And
Interest On National Debt If Debt Limit Is Reached. In February 2016, Walters voted for an amendment to
require the Treasury Secretary to notify Congress whether Treasury is able to pay principal and interest on the
national debt if the debt limit is reached. The amendment requires “the Secretary of the Treasury to notify Congress
whether it is able to pay only principal and interest on the national debt, as opposed to other obligations, in the
event that the debt limit is reached.” The amendment passed 240 to 176. [HR 3442, Vote #72, 2/11/16; On
Agreeing to the Amendment, 2/11/16]

Voted Against Requiring Treasury Secretary’s Report To Include Potential Public Health And
Safety Costs Of Failing To Raise Debt Limit
Voted Against Requiring Treasury Secretary’s Report To Include Potential Public Health And Safety Costs
Of Failing To Raise Debt Limit. In February 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to require the Treasury
Secretary’s report to include the potential public health and safety costs of failing to raise the debt limit. The
amendment “sought to require the Treasury Secretary's report to also include an economic forecast of the negative
consequences of failing to raise the debt limit, including costs associated with public health and safety.” The
amendment failed 184 to 234. [HR 3442, Vote #71, 2/11/16; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 2/11/16]

Voted For To Block Hearing On President’s Budget With Director Of The Office Of Management
And Budget
Voted To Block Hearing On President’s Budget With Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget.
In February 2016, Walters voted for a motion to block consideration of a vote on Budget Committee Ranking
Member Chris Van Hollen’s H.R. 6234, which would “demand a fair hearing on the President’s Budget by

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demanding that House Republicans hold a budget hearing with the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget.” The previous question carried, 237-180. A vote against the previous question would call for an immediate
vote on Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen’s H.R. 624. [H Res 618, Vote #85, 02/24/16;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 2/24/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Call On Hearings For President’s Budget
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Call On Hearings For President’s Budget. In February 2016,
Walters voted for blocking consideration of H. Res. 619, an ordering of the previous question on HR 2406. “The
Democratic Previous Question gives Republicans a second chance to call for an immediate vote on Budget
Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen’s H.R. 624 to demand a fair hearing on the President’s Budget by
demanding that House Republicans hold a Budget hearing with the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget.” The previous question passed, 240 to 178. [H.Res.619, Vote #90, 2/25/16; Democratic Leader-Ordering of
Previous Question, 2/25/16]

Voted For The Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2015 Which Required Treasury
Department To Report To Congress
Voted For The Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2015 Which Required Treasury
Department To Report To Congress. In February 2016, Walters voted for the bill that “requires the Secretary of
the Treasury to provide a report to Congress prior to any date on which the Secretary anticipates the public debt
will reach the statutory limit. The Secretary must appear before the House Ways and Means Committee and the
Senate Finance Committee to submit a report including: the historic, current, and projected levels of the debt; the
drivers and composition of future debt; and how the United States will meet debt obligations if the debt limit is
raised.” The legislation “the Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act, sponsored by Rep. Kenny Marchant,
R-Texas. The bill would require the Treasury Department to provide reports to Congress and the public detailing
the federal government’s historic, current and projected future debt levels, as well as information about when the
debt will reach its statutory limit.” The bill passed 267 to 151. [HR 3442, Vote #76, 2/11/16; Targeted News
Service, 2/12/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Measure To Force The House To Remain In Session Until It
Has Adopted A Budget Resolution For 2017
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Measure To Force The House To Remain In Session Until It Has
Adopted A Budget Resolution For 2017. In March 2016, Walters voted forblocking the consideration of “an
amendment to H. Res. 640, offered by Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado, to force the Republican-led Congress
to do its job by refusing to adjourn on March 23, unless the House has adopted a budget resolution for Fiscal Year
2017.” The previous question carried, 235-177. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the
amendment to be considered. [H Res 653, Vote #131, 3/22/16; Democratic Leader, 3/22/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Forcing The House To Remain In Session Until It Has
Adopted Budget Resolution For 2017
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Forcing The House To Remain In Session Until It Has Adopted
Budget Resolution For 2017. In March 2016, Walters voted for blocking the consideration of “an amendment to
H. Res. 640, offered by Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado, to force the Republican-led Congress to do its job by
refusing to adjourn on March 23, unless the House has adopted a budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2017.” The
previous question carried, 235-177. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the amendment to be
considered. [H Res 640, Vote #114, 3/15/16; Democratic Leader, 3/15/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Voting On The Republican Budget

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Voted For Blocking Consideration On Voting On The Republican Budget. In April 2016, Walters voted for a
motion that would force an “immediate vote on the Republican ‘Road to Ruin’ budget passed out of the Republican
Budget Committee – so the American people can see where their representatives stand.” The previous question
passed 243-182. A vote against the previous was to force the House to vote on the Republican budget. [H Res 672,
Vote #141, 4/13/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/13/16]

Campaign Finance
Voted For Blocking Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
Voted For Blocking Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United. In January 2015, Walters voted
for blocking a motion to require Congress to vote on a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s
Citizens United decision and promote transparency in our political system. The previous question carried, 238-182.
A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 38, Vote #38, 1/21/15;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 1/21/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Require Dark Money Groups To Disclose
Their Donors
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Require Dark Money Groups To Disclose Their
Donors. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of “the DISCLOSE Act, which would bring
desperately needed transparency to the tidal wave of secret money unleashed by the Supreme Court’s wildly
destructive Citizen’s United decision, requiring corporate CEOs to stand by their ads in the same way candidates
do; and compelling corporations and outside groups to disclose their campaign spending to shareholders, members,
and the public.” The previous question passed, 239 to 177. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 732, Vote #196, 5/17/16; Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Previous
Questions, 5/17/16]

Civil Rights
Voted For Delaying A Resolution That Would Require Removal Of All Confederate Symbols From
The House
Voted For Delaying A Resolution That Would Require Removal Of All Confederate Symbols From The House. In
June 2015, Walters voted for delaying a “privileged resolution that would require the Speaker of the House to
remove all symbols of the Confederacy from the House wing of U.S. Capitol and donate such symbols to the
Library of Congress.” The motion passed 240-184 [HR 341, Vote #385, 6/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/25/15]
The Hill: House Delays Floor Vote On Removing Confederate Symbol From Capitol. “The House referred a
resolution on Thursday that would remove symbols of the Confederacy from the Capitol and adjacent office
buildings to the committee level for possible later consideration. … [Democratic Rep. Bennie] Thompson’s
resolution is privileged, which forces the House to expedite its consideration. The House vote on Thursday of
240-184 sends his resolution to the House Administration Committee for further review, instead of immediately
voting on the measure. Democrats uniformly opposed the move to delay consideration, while all but one
Republican voted in favor. [The Hill, 6/25/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Removing Any State Flag Containing The Confederate Battle
Flag From US Capitol Grounds
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Removing Any State Flag Containing The Confederate Battle Flag
From US Capitol Grounds. In July 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a vote to “call for an
immediate vote on Leader Pelosi’s privileged resolution to remove any state flag containing the Confederate Battle

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flag from the U.S. Capitol grounds.” The previous question carried, 238-185. The previous question passed, 238 to
185. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H RES 355, Vote #425,
7/09/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/09/15]

Voted For Referring A Motion To Remove Any State Flag Containing The Confederate Battle Flag
From US Capitol Grounds To The House Administration Committee
Voted For Referring A Motion To Remove Any State Flag Containing The Confederate Battle Flag From US
Capitol Grounds To The House Administration Committee. In July 2015, Walters voted for a motion to refer a
privileged resolution to “remove any state flag containing the Confederate Battle flag - images of hate and division
in our nation's history that deserve to be stored in a museum and not displayed in a place of honor in the United
States Capitol” to the House Administration Committee. The motion passed, 238 to 176. [H RES 355, Vote #426,
7/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/09/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/09/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration On An Immediate Vote For A Resolution To Remove Any State
Flag Containing The Confederate Battle Flag From The U.S. Capitol Grounds
Voted For Blocking Consideration On An Immediate Vote For A Resolution To Remove Any State Flag
Containing The Confederate Battle Flag From The U.S. Capitol Grounds. In July 2015, Walters voted
forblocking consideration “for an immediate vote on Leader Pelosi’s privileged resolution to remove any state flag
containing the Confederate Battle flag from the U.S. Capitol grounds.” A vote against the previous question was to
force the vote on removing state flags containing the Confederate battle flag from the U.S. Capitol grounds. The
motion to order the previous question passed, 242 to 185. [H Res 350, Vote #429, 7/09/15; Democratic Leader –
Previous Questions, 7/09/15]

Voted For To Block Restoration Of Federal Oversight To Protect The Right To Vote
Voted For To Block Restoration Of Federal Oversight To Protect The Right To Vote. In November 2015,
Walters voted for a motion to block consideration of a vote on the “Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would
restore federal oversight to protect the most sacred right and responsibility of American citizenship; the right to
vote.” The previous question carried, 241-178. A vote against the previous question would call for an immediate
vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act. [H Res 507, Vote #583, 11/03/15; Democratic Leader – Previous
Questions, 11/03/15]

Voted For Naming Post Office After Maya Angelou
Voted For Naming Post Office After Maya Angelou. In March 2016, Walters voted for naming a post office after
Maya Angelou. The bill would have “designate[d] the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200
Town Run Lane in Winston Salem, North Carolina, as the ‘Maya Angelou Memorial Post Office’.” [HR 3735, Vote
#104, 3/01/16; CQ, 3/08/16]
Maya Angelou Won Presidential Medal Of Freedom Award, Was Praised By Presidents Obama, Bush,
And Clinton. “Angelou won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010, and was the subject of a postage
stamp after her death. She recited poetry at the inaugurations of the past two Democratic presidents: Bill
Clinton and Barack Obama. Former President George W. Bush said in a statement upon her death in 2014 that
her words ‘enriched the culture of our country.’” [Roll Call, 3/01/16]

Voted For Prohibiting Display Of Confederate Flag Imagery in VA Cemeteries
Voted For Prohibiting Display Of Confederate Flag Imagery in VA Cemeteries. In May 2016, Walters voted
for an amendment “that would prohibit the use of appropriated funds to display Confederate flag imagery in
Veterans Administration cemeteries.” The amendment passed, 265-159. [HR 4974, Vote #223, 5/19/16]

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Voted Against A Motion Striking Exception Allowing Schools With ROTC Program To Fly
Confederate Flag
Voted Against A Motion Striking Exception Allowing Schools With ROTC Program To Fly Confederate
Flag. In May 2016, Walters voted against a motion that would “strike section 1094 of the bill, which would allow
religious organizations contracting with the federal government to discriminate against LGBT individuals whom
they may employ, in blatant violation of President Obama’s Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors
discriminating against LGBT people in employment.” The motion failed, 181-243. [HR 4909, Vote #215, 5/18/16;
Democratic Leader, MTRs]

Commerce
Voted For Bill Regulating Commercial Space Ventures, Exempting Industry From Passenger
Safety Regulations For 10-Years
Voted For Bill Regulating Commercial Space Ventures, Exempting Industry From Passenger Safety
Regulations For 10-Years. In May 2015, Walters voted for the SPACE Act of 2015, a bill to regulate the
commercial space industry. “Led by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.), senior Republican
lawmakers supported the bill to extend and update federal protection for commercial launches from some potential
liability involving property damage or personal injuries and fatalities on the ground. The legislation, which also
effectively bars the Federal Aviation Administration from closely regulating fledgling space-tourism ventures for
up to 10 more years, garnered widespread support from closely held companies and industry leaders.” The measure
passed 284 to 133. [HR 2262, Vote #262, 5/21/15; Wall Street Journal, 5/21/15]

Consumer Protection
Voted For “Dramatically” Restricting Government’s Ability To Enact New Safety Standards
Voted For “Dramatically” Restricting Government’s Ability to Enact New Safety Standards. In January 2015,
Walters voted for restricting the government’s ability to enact new regulations or safety standards. “The House
passed a measure Tuesday to dramatically restrict the government's ability to enact any significant new regulations
or safety standards, potentially hamstringing the efforts of every federal agency, from financial regulators to safety
watchdogs. …The primary way the bill would work is by making just about every step an agency takes on a major
new rule subject to numerous legal challenges. It does that by defining major rules as ones that have direct costs of
more than $100 million or indirect costs above $1 billion, or would have significant costs for just about anyone,
including government. Then it requires that for any such rule, agencies must make public their cost-benefit analyses
of the new regulation and choose the cheapest option.” The bill passed 250 to 175. [HR 185, Vote #28, 1/13/15;
Huffington Post, 1/13/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/13/15]
Law Professor: “Irresponsible Reform: The House Favors Extreme Legislation That Would Delay Public
Protections by Ten Years or More.” [Center For Progressive Reform Blog, 1/13/15]

Voted Against Protecting Public Health And Safety Regulations From Significant Delays
Voted Against Protecting Public Health And Safety Regulations From Significant Delays. In January 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment exempting public health and safety regulations from the bill’s burdensome
requirements on creating new rules. “The House has rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly,
D-Va., to the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 185) … Connolly said the exemption was needed to ensure that
regulations needed to protect food and drug safety and air and water quality can move forward promptly.” The
amendment failed 178 to 248. [HR 185, Amendment No. 4, Vote #26, 1/13/15; Albany Herald, 1/16/15]

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Voted Against Exempting FDA Consumer Protections From Greater Regulatory Review And Legal
Challenges
Voted Against Exempting FDA Consumer Protections From Greater Regulatory Review And Legal
Challenges. In February 2015, Walters voted against Jackson Lee of Texas Part A Amendment No. 6, an
amendment to the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 that “sought to exempt from
the bill all regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration relating to consumer safety, including those
issued pursuant to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.” HR 527 was a bill under which “the SBA would have
new authority to ensure agencies comply with the law's regulatory review requirements, including by getting more
directly involved with agency reviews of proposed rules. It would expand the ability of small businesses and other
small entities affected by an agency's regulations to legally challenge those rules.” The amendment failed 184 to
234. [HR 527, Vote #66, 2/05/15; Thomas.loc.gov, 2/05/15; CQ News HR 527 Coverage, 2/05/15]

Voted For Mandating Private Sector Input On Federal Agency Rules, Expand Judicial Review,
And Restrict CFPB Funding
Voted For Mandating Private Sector Input On Federal Agency Rules, Expand Judicial Review, And Restrict
CFPB Funding. In February 2015, Walters voted for the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of
2015. “in a new GOP attempt to roll back federal regulations, the House passed a measure Wednesday aimed at
limiting agency rules that impose unfunded mandates. Lawmakers approved the bill 250-173, after adding a
provision that would restrict funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…The main part of the bill (HR
50) would expand and modify the 1995 Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (PL 104-4) that requires all federal
agencies to consult with the private sector when developing rules... The measure would extend judicial review of
agency rules and permit a court to stay, enjoin or invalidate a rule if an agency fails to complete the required
UMRA analysis or adhere to the regulatory principles.” The bill passed 250 to 173. [HR 50, Vote #64, 2/04/15; CQ
News, 2/04/15]
Coalition For Sensible Safeguards: “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act Lets
Big Business Write The Rules.” “But the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards (CSS) says the bill would give
businesses special access to regulators and block hypothetical future rules without the public knowing. ‘The
Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act lets big business write the rules,’ Katherine McFate,
president of the Center for Effective Government and CSS co-chair, said in a statement. ‘It doesn’t improve or
streamline the regulatory process, which is already plagued by hurdles and delays. This act would make it even
more difficult for agencies to implement laws enacted by Congress.’” [The Hill, 1/30/15]
HR 50 Cut CFPB Funding By $36 Million. “Limits the total budget authority which the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau may request from the Federal Reserve to $550 million in FY 2016. This limitation is needed
to ensure that the CFPB will comply with the requirements contained elsewhere within HR 50 without
increasing their drawdown of funds from the federal reserve, which would otherwise add a direct spending cost
to the bill. The limitation is set at $36 million below the CBO baseline projection for CFPB Budget Authority
in FY 2016.” [HR 50, Amendment #4, 2/04/15]

Voted For To Set New Standard On Deciding “Whether Certain Lawsuits Are Heard In Federal
Instead Of State Court”
Voted For To Set New Standard On Deciding “Whether Certain Lawsuits Are Heard In Federal Instead Of
State Court.” In February 2016, Walters voted for ‘The Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act’, which “would set a
new, national standard for deciding whether certain lawsuits are heard in federal instead of state court because an
in-state co-defendant should not have been joined to the case. The bill would require district courts to deny motions
to send a lawsuit back to state court because a defendant is from the same state as a plaintiff if: there was fraud in
the pleading of jurisdictional facts in relation to the co-defendant joined to the lawsuit, it is not plausible that state
law would impose liability against the co-defendant, state or federal law bars claims against the co-defendant, or if

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there is no good faith intention to seek a judgment against the co-defendant.” The bill passed, 229 to 189. [HR
3624, Vote #89, 02/24/16; CQ, 2/25/16]
Legislation Would “Make It More Difficult For Americans To Enforce Their Rights In State
Courts.” On February 23, 2016, the Center for Justice and Democracy sent a group letter to Speaker Ryan
and Leader Pelosi opposing ‘The Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act.’ “The House will soon be voting on
H.R. 3624, the ‘Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act.’ “This bill would upend long established law in the area
of federal court jurisdiction, place unreasonable burdens on the federal judiciary, and make it more difficult
for Americans to enforce their rights in state courts. … H.R. 3624 would undermine this fundamental
precept and force state cases into federal court when they don’t belong there. The bill would do this by
transforming the centuries-old concept called ‘fraudulent joinder,’ which is a way to defeat complete
diversity i.e., when non-diverse defendants are in case.” [Center for Justice and Democracy, 2/23/16]

Voted Against Motion Exempting Cases Where Plaintiff “Seeks Relief In Connection With The
Sexual Abuse And Exploitation Of A Minor” From Lawsuit Reform Bill
Voted Against Motion Exempting Cases Where Plaintiff “Seeks Relief In Connection With The Sexual
Abuse And Exploitation Of A Minor” From Lawsuit Reform Bill. In February 2016, Walters voted against
“motion to recommit the ‘Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act’ to the Judiciary Committee with instructions to report
it back immediately with an amendment that would exempt from the bill cases in which the plaintiff seeks relief in
connection with the sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor.” The motion failed, 180 to 239. [HR 3624, Vote #88,
02/24/16; CQ, 2/25/16]

Voted Against Amendment Exempting Cases In Which Plaintiffs Seek Compensation Because Of
Bad Faith Of Insurer
Voted Against Amendment Exempting Cases In Which Plaintiffs Seek Compensation Because Of Bad Faith
Of Insurer. In February 2016, Walters voted against an amendment “that would exempt cases in which plaintiffs
seek compensation because of the bad faith of an insurer” from Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act. The amendment
failed, 178 to 237. [HR 3624, Vote #87, 02/24/16; CQ Floor Vote 87, 2/25/16; CQ Floor Votes 89, 2/25/16]

Voted Against Amendment To Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act To Protect Privacy Of
Asbestos Exposure Victims.
Voted Against Amendment To Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act To Protect Privacy Of Asbestos
Exposure Victims. In January 2016, Walters Voted Against an amendment to the Fairness in Class Action
Litigation Act that that would “require asbestos trusts to provide a report available to the public regarding demands
received and payments made, and would repeal the requirement that the report contain the personal information of
people paid by the trust.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 179-222. [H R
1927, Vote #31, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Voted Against Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act To Allow Plaintiffs
Access To Information Held In Trusts.
Voted Against Amendment To The Fairness In Class Action Litigation Act To Allow Plaintiffs Access To
Information Held In Trusts. In January 2016, Walters Voted Against an amendment to the Fairness in Class
Action Litigation Act that would “allow litigants in a pending class action suit to access information held in a trust
that is directly related to a plaintiff's claim for asbestos exposure.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of
the Whole by a vote of 174-228. [H R 1927, Vote #30, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

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Voted Against Amendment To Remove Anti-Consumer Rights Provisions From Bill Tightening
Class Action Lawsuit Requirements.
Voted Against Amendment To Remove Anti-Consumer Rights Provisions From Bill Tightening Class Action
Lawsuit Requirements. In January 2016, Walters Voted Against an amendment to the Fairness in Class Action
Litigation Act. The original bill would “eliminate most consumer class actions by forcing consumers to prove that
they’ve each suffered the exact same type and scope of injury from a company in order for their case to be
certified—and move forward as a group—in court.” The amendment would eliminate the same "scope" of injury
clause from the bill. The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 177-223. [H R 1927,
Vote #29, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16; The Hill, 10/07/15]

Voted Against Amendment Exempting Lawsuits Involving Fraudulent College And Universities
Claims From Bill Tightening Class Action Lawsuit Requirements.
Voted Against Amendment Exempting Lawsuits Involving Fraudulent College And Universities From Bill
Tightening Class Action Lawsuit Requirements. In January 2016, Walters Voted Against an amendment to the
Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act that would “exempt claims against institutions under Title IV of the Higher
Education Act, education loan institutions as defined by section 221 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or
educational institutions as defined by chapter 33 of Title 38 United States Code.” The amendment was rejected in
Committee of the Whole by a vote of 177-223. [H R 1927, Vote #28, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Voted Against Amendment Exempting Equal Pay Lawsuits From Bill Tightening Class Action
Lawsuit Requirements.
Voted Against Amendment Exempting Equal Pay Lawsuits From Bill Tightening Class Action Lawsuit
Requirements. In January 2016, Walters Voted Against an amendment to the Fairness in Class Action Litigation
Act that would “exempt a pay equity claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or the Fair Labor Standards
(Equal Pay) Act.” The amendment was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 177-224. [H R 1927, Vote
#27, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Voted Against Exempting Housing Discrimination Lawsuits From Bill Tightening Class Action
Lawsuit Requirements.
Voted Against Exempting Housing Discrimination Lawsuits From Bill Tightening Class Action Lawsuit
Requirements. In January 2016, Walters Voted Against an amendment to the Fairness in Class Action Litigation
Act that would “exempt claims under the Fair Housing Act or the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.” The amendment
was rejected in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 172-229. [H R 1927, Vote #26, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes,
1/08/16]

Crime
Voted For Consideration Of Bill Providing For $51.4 Billion In Funding For The Departments Of
Justice And Commerce, Resulting In Relaxed Gun Restrictions
Voted For Consideration Of Bill Providing For $51.4 Billion In Funding For The Departments Of Justice
And Commerce. In June 2015, Walters voted for a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 2557 and
H.R. 2578. According to CQ Bill Track, “A resolution providing for consideration of HR 2577, a bill making
appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies
for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of HR 2578, bill
making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science and related agencies for the fiscal
year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes.” According to the Hill, “The House on Wednesday passed the
fourth of a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2016, funding the Justice and Commerce departments as well as science

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agencies. Lawmakers approved the $51.4 billion measure in a 242-183 vote, after adopting amendments regarding
gun control, immigration, U.S.-Cuba relations, Guantánamo Bay and marijuana. Passage of the bill came after the
White House threatened to veto the legislation because of insufficient funding levels, capped by sequestration, and
controversial policy riders that would undermine President Obama’s policy to normalize relations with Cuba, relax
gun restrictions and block funds for the transfer of any detainees at Guantánamo Bay prison to the United States.”
The resolution passed 242 to 180. [H. Res. 287, Vote #268, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Track, 6/01/15; The Hill, 6/03/15]
Appropriations Bill Would Have Relaxed Gun Restrictions. “The House on Wednesday passed the fourth of
a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2016, funding the Justice and Commerce departments as well as science
agencies. Lawmakers approved the $51.4 billion measure in a 242-183 vote, after adopting amendments
regarding gun control, immigration, U.S.-Cuba relations, Guantánamo Bay and marijuana…. Passage of the bill
came after the White House threatened to veto the legislation because of insufficient funding levels, capped by
sequestration, and controversial policy riders that would undermine President Obama’s policy to normalize
relations with Cuba, relax gun restrictions and block funds for the transfer of any detainees at Guantánamo Bay
prison to the United States.” [The Hill, 6/03/15]

Voted Against Motion That Provided Additional Funding For Programs Including Sexual Assault,
Violence Against Women And Missing And Exploited Children
Voted Against Motion That Provided Additional Funding For Programs Including Sexual Assault, Violence
Against Women And Missing And Exploited Children. In June 2015, Walters voted against motion that would
provide an additional $3 million for sexual assault victims assistance within the Violence Against Women
Prevention and Prosecution Programs account and an additional $3 million for missing and exploited children
programs in the Juvenile Justice Programs account. It would decrease funding for the Justice Information
Technology Account by $6 million. The amendment failed, 190 to 232. [HR 2578, Vote #296, 6/03/15; CQ,
6/03/15]

Voted For Underfunding Agencies And Relax Gun Restrictions
Voted For Underfunding Agencies And Relax Gun Restrictions. In June 2015, Walters voted for Justice and
Commerce spending bill that underfunded agencies. “The House on Wednesday passed the fourth of a dozen
spending bills for fiscal 2016, funding the Justice and Commerce departments as well as science agencies.
Lawmakers approved the $51.4 billion measure in a 242-183 vote, after adopting amendments regarding gun
control, immigration, U.S.-Cuba relations, Guantánamo Bay and marijuana. Passage of the bill came after the
White House threatened to veto the legislation because of insufficient funding levels, capped by sequestration, and
controversial policy riders that would undermine President Obama’s policy to normalize relations with Cuba, relax
gun restrictions and block funds for the transfer of any detainees at Guantánamo Bay prison to the United States.”
The amendment failed, 208 to 215. [HR 2578, Vote #297, 6/03/15; The Hill, 6/03/15]

Voted Against An Amendment That Prohibited The DOJ And DEA From Enforcement Actions
Against Commercial Hemp Growers
Voted Against An Amendment That Prohibited The DOJ And DEA From Enforcement Actions Against
Commercial Hemp Growers. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that prohibited the DOJ and
DEA from taking enforcement actions against commercial hemp growers. The amendment passed 289 to 132. [HR
2578, Vote #288, 6/03/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment That Proposed Cutting Funding In The Commerce-Justice-Science
Appropriations Bill By 2.48 Percent
Voted Against Amendment That Proposed Cutting Funding In The Commerce-Justice-Science
Appropriations Bill By 2.48 Percent. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that proposed cutting

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funding in the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill by 2.48%. The amendment failed 134 to 290. [HR
2578, Vote #292; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15]

Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited The Department Of Justice From
Preventing States From Establishing Their Own Rules Governing The Use, Distribution,
Cultivation Or Possession Of Marijuana
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited The Department Of Justice From Preventing
States From Establishing Their Own Rules Governing The Use, Distribution, Cultivation Or Possession Of
Marijuana. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that that would have prohibited the Department of
Justice from preventing states from establishing their own rules governing the use, distribution, cultivation or
possession of marijuana. “Marijuana advocates have their sights set on legalization after lawmakers approved a
number of pot-friendly measures Wednesday in a government spending bill. The marijuana vote-a-rama was
capped off by a provision that would prohibit the Department of Justice (DOJ) from interfering with state medical
marijuana laws. But it’s a marijuana amendment that was rejected that has pot advocates even more excited. A
provision that would have blocked the Justice Department from interfering with state laws permitting the use of
recreational marijuana came just a few votes shy of passing. The measure would have essentially ended the federal
prohibition on pot, advocates say … An amendment from Reps. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) and Jared Polis (DColo.) would have blocked the DOJ from interfering with any state marijuana law, including laws that permit the
recreational use of pot. The provision failed, but not before garnering 206 votes, just a handful shy of the number
needed to be approved.” The amendment failed 206 to 222. [HR 2578, Vote #285; On Agreeing to the Amendment,
6/03/15; The Hill, 6/03/15]
Voted Against An Amendment That Stopped Use Of Federal Funds To Prevent States From Establishing
Laws Related To Cannibidiol Oil. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that stopped use of federal
funds to prevent states from establishing laws related to cannibidiol oil. “An amendment by Rep. Suzanne
Bonamici, D-Oregon, that would block federal money from being used to prevent states from allowing the use,
distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp also passed. So did an amendment from Rep. Scott Perry,
R-Pennsylvania, would prevent federal funds from stopping states from implementing laws relating to cannabidiol
oil.” The amendment passed 297 to 130. [HR 2578, Vote #286; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15; NBC
News, 6/03/15]

Voted For Amendment To Increase Funding For Mental Health Courts By $2 Million
Voted For Amendment To Increase Funding For Mental Health Courts By $2 Million. In June 2015, Walters
voted for an amendment increasing funding for mental health courts and adult and juvenile collaborations programs
by $2 million in FY 2016. “House Vote 272 Fiscal 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations — Mental
Health Courts and Adult and Juvenile Collaboration Program Grants. Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., amendment that
would increase funding for mental health courts and adult and juvenile collaboration program grants by $2 million,
which would be offset by a $2 million reduction in funding for the Justice Department's general administration
salaries and expenses account.” The amendment was adopted 417 to 10. [HR 2578, Grisham Amendment, Vote
#272, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Tracker, 6/02/15]

Voted For An Amendment Cutting $1 Million From Justice Department
Voted For An Amendment Cutting $1 Million From Justice Department. In June 2015, Walters voted for an
amendment cutting $1 million from the Justice Department’ general legal activities. “House Vote 273 Fiscal 2016
Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations — Justice Department General Legal Activities. Gosar, R-Ariz.,
amendment that would reduce funding for Justice Department general legal activities by $1 million, and increase
the spending reduction account by $1 million.” The amendment passed 228 to 198. [H.R. 2578, Gosar Amendment,
Vote #273, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Tracker, 6/02/15]

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Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Prevent States From Creating Laws That
Authorize Use And Distribution Of Hemp Laws
Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Prevent States From Creating Laws That Authorize Use
And Distribution Of Hemp Laws. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice,
Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, that “prohibits the use of funds to prevent a State from
implementing its own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp.”
The amendment passed 282-146. [HR 2578, Vote #280, 6/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Use Of Funds To Compel Journalists To Testify About
Information Obtained From Confidential Sources
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Use Of Funds To Compel Journalists To Testify About Information
Obtained From Confidential Sources. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce,
Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that “prohibit[s] the use of funds to compel a person to
testify about information or sources that the person states in a motion to quash the subpoena that he has obtained as
a journalist or reporter and that he regards as confidential.” [HR 2578, Vote #284, 6/03/15]

Defense
Voted Against Exempting Federal Regulations Aimed At Halting Nuclear Proliferation From New
Rulemaking Requirement
Voted Against A Motion Exempting Federal Regulations Aimed At Halting Nuclear Proliferation From New
Rulemaking Requirement. In February 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would “would provide
exemptions for rules and regulations that stop the proliferation, spread or development of nuclear weapons” from
the new rulemaking requirements in HR 527, under which “the SBA would have new authority to ensure agencies
comply with the law's regulatory review requirements, including by getting more directly involved with agency
reviews of proposed rules. It would expand the ability of small businesses and other small entities affected by an
agency's regulations to legally challenge those rules.” The motion failed, 182-240. [HR 527, Vote #67, 2/05/15; CQ
News, 2/05/15, 2/05/15]

Voted Against Budget Plan That Prohibited Increased OCO Defense Spending Without Offsetting
Cuts
Voted Against Budget Plan That Prohibited Increased OCO Defense Spending Without Offsetting Cuts. In
March 2015, Walters voted against a budget that would set funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations war
funding account at $94 billion in FY2016. This budget plan “would have required offsets over $73.5 billion in the
OCO fund, which pays for wars and other overseas activities and is not subject to sequester caps.” The amendment
failed 105 to 319. [H Con Res 27, Vote #140, 3/25/15; US News, 3/25/15]

Voted Against Cutting OCO Funding For Military Construction Projects
Voted Against Amendment That Prevented Use Of OCO Funds For Defense Military Construction Projects.
In April 2015, Walters voted against the second Mulvaney amendment that prevented the use of funds under the
Pentagon’s Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account for Defense military construction projects. “Reps.
Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.),
a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, offered an amendment to strike provisions of the bill for
military construction projects that use funds from the Pentagon's war fund, known as the Overseas Contingency
Operations account.” The amendment failed to pass 190 to 231. [HR 2029, Vote #186; On Agreeing to the
Amendment, 4/29/15; The Hill, 4/30/15]

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Voted Against Amendment That Prevented Use Of OCO Funds For Air Force Construction Projects. In
April 2015, Walters voted against the first Mulvaney amendment that prevented the use of OCO funds for Air
Force construction projects. “Mick Mulvaney, a South Carolina Republican, and Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland
Democrat running for Senate, are joining forces to block a series of Pentagon spending increases that underpin the
GOP’s spending strategy this year … they could jeopardize a $38 billion Pentagon boost that GOP leaders used to
woo support from defense hawks … Mulvaney and Van Hollen plan to propose amendments to strike every penny
of OCO money not used for war from here on out, including in Defense and State department bills … The
Mulvaney-Van Hollen duo’s test vote Thursday night showed they still have some support work to do. The three
Mulvaney-Van Hollen amendments would have eliminate $530 million of OCO money that’s supposed to be used
for construction projects on military bases and installations.” The amendment failed to pass 192 to 229. [HR 2029,
Vote #185; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 4/29/15; Politico, 4/30/15]
Mulvaney Amendments Cut $530 Million In Funds Under Pentagon’s Overseas Contingency Operations
(OCO) Account For Military Construction Projects. “Mick Mulvaney, a South Carolina Republican, and Chris
Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat running for Senate, are joining forces to block a series of Pentagon spending
increases that underpin the GOP’s spending strategy this year … they could jeopardize a $38 billion Pentagon boost
that GOP leaders used to woo support from defense hawks … Defense funds were supposed to be frozen below
caps laid out in a 2011 deficit-reduction law. But GOP leadership planned to dole out an extra $38 billion for the
Pentagon using OCO, which isn’t subject to the caps … The three Mulvaney-Van Hollen amendments would have
eliminate $530 million of OCO money that’s supposed to be used for construction projects on military bases and
installations.” [Politico, 4/30/15]
Voted Against Amendment That Prevented Use Of OCO Funds For Navy And Marine Corps Construction
Projects. In April 2015, Walters voted against the Van Hollen amendment that prevented the use of OCO funds for
Navy and Marine Corps construction projects. “Mick Mulvaney, a South Carolina Republican, and Chris Van
Hollen, a Maryland Democrat running for Senate, are joining forces to block a series of Pentagon spending
increases that underpin the GOP’s spending strategy this year … they could jeopardize a $38 billion Pentagon boost
that GOP leaders used to woo support from defense hawks … Mulvaney and Van Hollen plan to propose
amendments to strike every penny of OCO money not used for war from here on out, including in Defense and
State department bills … The Mulvaney-Van Hollen duo’s test vote Thursday night showed they still have some
support work to do. The three Mulvaney-Van Hollen amendments would have eliminate $530 million of OCO
money that’s supposed to be used for construction projects on military bases and installations.” The amendment
failed to pass 191 to 229. [HR 2029, Vote #184; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 4/29/15; Politico, 4/30/15]

Voted Against Reducing The National Nuclear Security Weapons Activity By $25 Million
Voted Against Reducing Atomic Energy Defense By $25 Million And Apply Savings To Deficit Reduction. In
April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the energy and water development funding bill that reduce the
Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25
million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. “The first amendment the National Nuclear
Security Administration's Weapons Activities Account for the W80-4 Life Extension Program by $25,000,000,
applying this savings to deficit reduction. This technology is used in our Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) weapon.”
The amendment was rejected 149 to 272. [H.AMDT.181, Vote #204, 4/30/15; Congressional Documents, 5/01/15]

Voted Against Reducing National Nuclear Security Administration Funding By $167 Million
Voted AgainstReducing National Nuclear Security Administration Funding By $167 Million. In April 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment to the energy and water development funding bill that would apply
$167,050,000 to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. “Quigley, D-Ill., amendment
that would reduce the National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities by $167 million and transfer the
same amount to the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected 164 to 257. [H.AMDT.181, Vote
#203, 4/30/15; CQ 4/30/15]

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Voted Against Reduction In Naval Operations
Voted Against Reducing The Number Of Naval Operation Carriers From 11 To 10. In May 2015, Walters
voted against an amendment reducing from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers
that the U.S. Navy must have. The amendment failed, 60- 363. [HR 1735, Vote #228; CQ Floor Votes, 5/14/15]

Voted Against Requiring Funding For Replacement Submarines To Come From Navy Accounts
Rather Than Sea-Based Deterrent Fund
Voted Against Amendment Requiring Funding For Replacement Submarines To Come From Navy
Accounts Instead Of Sea-Based Deterrent Fund. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would
“require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy
accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund…” The amendment failed, 43 to 375. [H.R. 1735, Vote #235,
5/15/15; Congress.gov, accessed 5/26/15]
Amendment Would Transfer Funds From Sea-Based Deterrent Fund To Navy’s Budget. The amendment
would also “[transfer] funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines.”
[Congress.gov, accessed 5/26/15]

Voted Against Striking Provision Placing Limits On Funding Used To Dismantle Nuclear Weapons
Voted Against Striking Provision Placing Limits On Funding Used To Dismantle Nuclear Weapons. In May
2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “strike a section of the bill that would place limits on the use
of funding authorized for the National Nuclear Security Administration in fiscals 2016 through 2020 for
dismantlement of nuclear weapons.” The amendment failed, 178-242. [H.R 1735, Vote #237, 5/15/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 5/15/15]

Voted Against Ensuring Pay Raise For Service Members & That They Were Paid During
Government Shutdown
Voted Against Ensuring A Pay Raise For Servicemembers & To Ensure They Were Paid In Event Of
Government Shutdown. In May 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that would ensure a 2.3% pay
increase for fiscal year 2016 for servicemembers and would ensure that servicemembers are paid in the event of a
government shutdown. [HR 1735, Vote #238, 5/15/15]

Voted For FY16 NDAA
Voted For FY16 National Defense Authorization Act. In May 2015, Walters voted for the FY16 National
Defense Authorization Act “that authorizes $612 billion in government funding for programs at the Department of
Defense.” The bill passed, 269-151. [NBC News, 5/15/15; H.R 1735, Vote #239, 5/15/15]
Bill Allowed Concealed Carry Of Firearms On Military Installations. “The U.S. House passed the National
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2016 fiscal year on Friday, including an amendment that would
allow military base commanders to authorize the concealed carry of firearms on military installations.” [KVUE,
5/15/15]
Bill Placed Restrictions On President To Transfer Prisoners From Guantanamo Bay. “The measure would
place new restrictions on the ability of the president to transfer prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
detention center to third-party countries and would continue existing prohibitions against transferring such
detainees to the United States or its territories.” [CQ Floor Votes, 5/15/15]

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Voted Against Increasing Funding For Defense Wide Operations
Voted Against Increasing Funding For Defense Wide Operations. In June 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment “that would reduce the Army's operation and maintenance funding by $3 million and increase Defensewide operations and maintenance by a net $2 million.” The amendment was rejected, 195-237. [CQ Floor Votes,
6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #334, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Reducing Funding For Defense Wide Operations
Voted Against Reducing Funding For Defense Operation And Maintenance Account By $430 Million. In June
2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would reduce the Defense-wide operation and maintenance
account by $430 million.” The amendment failed, 117-315. [CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #340,
6/10/15]
Voted Against Striking Measure To Require Including U.S. Coal For Heating At U.S. Defense Installations
Overseas. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would strike section 8053 of the bill, which
would require the secretary of the Air Force to implement cost-effective facility heating agreements in the
Kasierlautern Military Community in Germany provided that such agreements include U.S. coal as the base load
energy for municipal district heat at U.S. defense installations.” The amendment passed, 252-179. [HR 2685, Vote
#335, 6/10/15]

Voted For Ending Prohibition On Funds For Sea Based Deterrence Fund
Voted For Ending Prohibition On Transferring Funds To Sea Based Deterrence Fund. In June 2015, Walters
voted for an “amendment that would strike section 8122 of the bill, which bars funds from being transferred to the
National Sea Based Deterrence Fund.” The amendment passed, 321-111. [CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15; HR 2685,
Vote #339, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Navy From Divesting Or Transferring Search And Rescue Units From
Marine Corps
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Navy From Divesting Or Transferring Search And Rescue Units
From Marine Corps. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “prohibit use of funds by the
Navy to divest or transfer any search and rescue units from the Marine Corps.” The amendment failed, 81-347.
[H.R. 2685, Vote #350, 6/11/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Transfer Of Flash-Bang Grenades To Local Law Enforcement
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Transferring Flash-Bang Grenades To Local Law Enforcement. In
June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “prohibit use of funds to transfer flash-bang grenades
from the Defense Department to local law enforcement agencies.” The amendment failed, 165-265. [H.R. 2685,
Vote #351, 6/11/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Funding For Army Aircraft Combat Uniforms
Voted Against Prohibiting Funds For Army Aircrew Combat Uniforms. In June 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment that would have prohibited the “use of funds to procure any Army aircrew combat uniforms.” The
amendment failed, 51- 378. [HR 2685, Vote #352; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Transfer Mine-Resistant Ambush Vehicles From The Department Of Defense To
Local Law Enforcement Agencies

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Voted Against Prohibiting Department Of Defense From Transferring Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected
Vehicles To Local Law Enforcement Agencies. In June 2015, Walters voted against the prohibition of “funds to
transfer mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles from the Defense Department to local law enforcement
agencies.” The amendment failed, 166-262. [HR 2685, Vote #353; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]
The Pentagon Has Transferred Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles To Law Enforcement
Agencies In Recent Years. “Here at The Watch, we’re looking for the smallest town in America to acquire
an MRAP, or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected armored personnel vehicle. For the past few years, the
Pentagon has been giving these vehicles to police departments across the country. The unwieldy behemoths
have little real application in domestic police work. They’re designed for use on a battlefield. (The
Pentagon offers no training to police departments when it gives the vehicles away. And they’ve been
known to tip over.)” [Washington Post, 4/18/14]

Voted Against$5 Million For Army Medical Research
Voted Against An Additional $5 Million For Funding Army Medical Research. In June 2015, Walters voted
against “an additional $5 million for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command to implement
congressionally-directed medical research programs and an additional $2 million for the Operation and
Maintenance Army account. It also would provide an additional $2 million for the Operation and Maintenance
Defense-Wide account and reduce funding for that account by $9 million.” The motion to recommit failed 186-240.
[HR 2685, Vote #357; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted For FY16 Defense Appropriations Bill
Voted For The Fiscal Year 2016 $578.6 Billion Defense Appropriations Bill. In June 2015, Walters voted for
legislation to “provide $578.6 billion in discretionary funding for the Defense department in fiscal 2016. The total
would include $490.2 billion in base Defense department funds and $88.4 billion for the Overseas Contingency
Operations account, and would provide that $37.5 billion in OCO funding be used in support of base budget
requirements. The bill would provide roughly $218.8 billion for operations and maintenance, approximately $116.7
billion for procurement, approximately $67.9 billion for research and development and $133.2 billion for military
personnel, including a 2.3 percent pay raise. It also would provide roughly $31.7 billion for the Defense Health
Program. The measure would provide $715 million for security assistance to Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic State
and at least $600 million to aid Jordan in its fight against that group. It also would provide $600 million to continue
training and equipping moderate Syrian opposition forces and would appropriate $200 million for lethal weapons
for Ukraine. As amended, the bill would bar use of funds by the National Security Agency or the Central
Intelligence Agency to mandate that a company alter products or services to permit electronic surveillance of users,
except for mandates or requests authorized under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.” The
bill passed 278-149. [HR 2685, Vote #358; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]
Bill Added $38 Billion Above The Budget Caps Created By The Sequester. “The House on Thursday
approved this year's spending bill for the Pentagon in a 278-149 vote. Passage of the $579 billion bill came
after the White House threatened a veto of the legislation over insufficient funding levels and controversial
policy riders that would prohibit funds from being used to transfer detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo
Bay to the United States. It also passed despite heavy opposition among Democrats and some conservatives
over the use of a war fund to boost defense spending next year. Republicans added $38 billion to the war
fund to give the Pentagon spending above the budget caps created by the sequester, but they left the limits
in place for nondefense spending. Democrats and the White House want the sequester lifted in full.” [The
Hill, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Shifting $38 Billion From OCO Account To Defense Base Budget
Voted Against Shifting $38 Billion From OCO Account To Defense Base Budget. In October 2015, Walters
voted against a motion that “would transfer $38.3 billion from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)

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account to the Department of the Defense based budget by striking the requirement that the administration treat
these funds as emergency war funding.” The motion failed, 186-241. [CQ Floor Votes, 10/01/15; HR 1735, Vote
#531, 10/01/15]

Voted For Defense Authorization Bill
Voted For Defense Authorization Bill. In October 2015, Walters voted for “a conference report to accompany the
National Defense Authorization Act (HR 1735) that would authorize $604.2 billion for discretionary defense
spending, including $515 billion for discretionary spending subject to sequester-reduced spending caps for FY 2016
for the base defense budget and $89.2 billion for the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO).” The bill passed,
270-156. [CQ Floor Votes, 10/01/15; HR 1735, Vote #532, 10/01/15]
Bill Included 1.3 Percent Military Pay Raise. “The bill includes a host of military pay and benefits
authorizations, and would allow Obama to set the 2016 military pay raise at 1.3 percent.” [Military Times,
10/01/15]

Voted For Eliminating New Maritime Security Program Funding
Voted For Eliminating $500 Million In New Funding For The Maritime Security Program. In October 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to strip $500 million in new funding for the Maritime Security Program.
According to Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, “This amendment would harm America's national security. Under the
program that it seeks to eliminate, the Pentagon reserves capacity on roughly 60 U.S.-flagged commercial ships to
ensure the supply and transport of American troops. It is a program that supports our private sector as well,
requiring the Defense Department to contract private commercial ships rather than building their own. So there was
not redundancy, but complementary ability. It is a program that enhances America's national security by ensuring
that our military can depend on U.S.-flagged and crewed vessels instead of foreign ones. It is a program that
supports important domestic maritime jobs.” The amendment failed 109 to 306. [HR 702, Vote #545, 10/09/15;
Amash Amendment, 10/09/15]

Voted For FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Which Lifted Sequester Caps On Defense
Spending For Two Years
Voted For FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Which Lifted Sequester Caps On Defense Spending
For Two Years. In November 2015, Walters voted for suspending the rules and passing the FY 2016 National
Defense Authorization Act. The bill provided that, “the annual [defense] spending caps will be lifted for another
two years, the 10-year spending caps created under the Budget Control Act of 2011 remain in place.” The bill
passed 370-58. [S 1356, Vote #618, 11/05/15; Vice News, 10/29/15]
FY 2016 NDAA Included $715 Million For Iraqi Forces Fighting ISIS. “Fiscal 2016 Defense Authorization
— Passage…It also would authorize $715 million for security assistance to Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic
State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).” [CQ, accessed 1/07/16]
FY 2016 NDAA Included $599 Billion In Discretionary Funding For Defense Programs. “Fiscal 2016
Defense Authorization — Passage… the bill that, as amended, would authorize $599 billion in discretionary
funding for defense programs in fiscal 2016.” [CQ, accessed 1/07/16]
FY 2016 NDAA Included Provisions Restricting The Ability Of The President To Transfer Prisoners
From Guantanamo Bay Detention Center To Third Party Countries. “Fiscal 2016 Defense Authorization
— Passage… The measure would place new restrictions on the ability of the president to transfer prisoners
from the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention center to third-party countries.” [CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Voted For FY2017 Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

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Voted For FY2017 Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill. In May 2016, Walters
voted for the House Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill that “would provide $81.6 billion in
discretionary spending, including $172 million in Overseas Contingency Operations funding. The Veterans Health
Administration's medical services account would receive a total of $52.5 billion for veterans medical services for
fiscal 2017, the bulk of which would be advance funding that was provided by prior-year appropriations laws. It
would provide $7.9 billion for military construction, including $1.3 billion for family and military housing. The bill
would provide $66.4 billion in advance appropriations for certain VA medical accounts for fiscal 2018. It also
would include $103.9 billion in advance fiscal 2018 appropriations for mandatory VA benefits.” The bill passed,
295-129. [HR 4974, Vote #228, 5/19/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/19/16]

Voted For FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act
Voted For FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act. In May 2016, Walters voted for the FY2017 National
Defense Authorization ActNDAA, “that would authorize $602.2 billion in discretionary funding for defense
programs in fiscal 2017. The total would include $58.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations funding, of
which $23.1 billion of would be used for non-war, base defense budget needs. As amended, the bill would require
the president to seek Senate confirmation of his national security adviser if the staff of the National Security
Council exceeds 100 employees.” The bill passed, 277-147. [HR 4909, Vote #216, 5/18/16]

Voted Against Repealing 2001 Authorization For Use Of Military Force
Voted Against Repealing 2001 Authorization For Use Of Military Force. In May 2016, Walters voted against
voted for an amendment “that would repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force 90 days after the bill's
enactment.” The amendment failed, 138-285. [HR 4909, Vote #210, 5/18/16]

Disaster Aid
Voted For Storm Impact Prevention, FEMA Funding
Voted For Storm Impact Prevention, FEMA Funding. In January 2015, Walters voted for a bill “that would
authorize $21 million per year from fiscal 2015-2017 for the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. For
each year, it would authorize $5.3 million for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, $9.7 million for the
National Science Foundation, $4.1 million for the National Institutes for Standards and Technology and $2.3
million for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.” The bill passed 381-39. [HR 23, Vote #10,
1/07/15; CQ Votes]

Voted Against Amendment To Increase Funding For Inland Oil Spill Programs By More Than $5
Million
Voted Against Amendment To Increase Funding For Inland Oil Spill Programs. In July 2015, Walters voted against
an amendment to increase funding for inland oil spill programs. The Amendment would reduce funding for Bureau
of Ocean Energy Management by $5,434,000 and to increase funding for Inland Oil Spill Programs by a similar
amount. According to the amendment’s sponsor, Rep. Lois Capps, “When it comes to oil spills, the damage gets
worse by the minute, so ensuring that spill response teams are properly trained and prepared to respond quickly is
essential to minimizing the impacts. This is precisely why the EPA has jurisdiction over the inland oil spill
program. … Despite its scope and importance, this program has been seriously underfunded for years, and H.R.
2822 only makes things worse by funding this program at nearly 25 percent less than the President Requested. My
amendment would simply increase funding for this program by 5.4 million, to match the President’s requested
amount of $23.4 million for fiscal year 2016.” The amendment failed, 184 to 243. [HR 2822, Vote #394, 7/08/15;
Bill Summary, Library of Congress, 7/08/15, House Congressional Record, Page H4741, 6/25/15]

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Voted Against Striking Provision Allowing Vacant Public Land Grazing Allotments When Existing
Allotment Is Unusable Due To Drought Or Wild Fire
Voted Against Striking Provision Allowing Vacant Public Land Grazing Allotments When Existing
Allotment Is Unusable Due To Drought Or Wild Fire. In July 2015, Walters voted against “an amendment to
strike section 433, which provides for vacant public land grazing allotments when an existing allotment is unusable
due to drought or wildfire.” The amendment failed 178 to 251. [HR 2822, Vote #399, 7/08/15; H AMDT 570,
7/08/15]

Voted Against Preserving Legal Recourse To Salvage And Reforestation Projects Conducted In
Response To Catastrophic Events
Voted Against Preserving Legal Recourse To Salvage And Reforestation Projects Conducted In Response To
Catastrophic Events. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “strike section 203 and Title
III from the bill, which impose restrictions on lawsuits. Section 203 prohibits restraining orders, preliminary
injunctions and injunctions pending appeal against salvage and reforestation projects conducted in response to
catastrophic events.” The amendment failed, 181 to 247. [HR 2647, Vote #427, 7/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/09/15]

Drugs
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Provide Emergency Funding To Address The
Opioid Epidemic
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Provide $600 Million In Funding To Address The
Opioid Epidemic. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of legislation that would provide $600
million in funding to help ensure that a package of bills passed by the House to address the opioid epidemic was
fully funded. The previous question passed, 215 to 173. A vote against the previous question would have allowed
the bill to be considered. [H Res 720, Vote #182, 5/11/16; USA Today, 5/11/16; Kuster Press Release, 5/11/16;
Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Previous Questions, 5/11/16]

Voted For Creating A National Opioids Task Force
Voted For Creating A National Task Force On Opioid Policies. In May 2016, Walters voted for “a bill to create
a national task force on opioid policies, which advocates hope will spur a major overhaul to the government’s
approach to addiction. Lawmakers voted 412 to 4 to support the bill from Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), one of 18
House bills this week aimed at halting the scourge of drug overdoses over the last decade. The task force would be
led by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and would include a voice from nearly every corner of
the healthcare sector, from hospitals CEOs to patients suffering from chronic pain.” The bill passed, 412 to 4. [HR
4641, Vote #184, 5/11/16; The Hill, 5/11/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Fund Programs To Ensure The Security Of Opioids In Medical
Facilities
Voted Against An Amendment To Expand Grants For Programs To Ensure The Security Of Opioids At
Medical Facilities. In May 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to expand grants to provide for developing,
implementing, or expanding programs to ensure security of opioids at medical facilities. The amendment failed,
190 to 225. [HR 5046, Vote #186, 5/12/16; @RepStephenLynch, 5/12/16]

Voted For Comprehensive Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse

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Voted ForThe Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act. In May 2016, Walters voted for the
Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016, a bill that “would authorize the future appropriation of $103
million annually from 2017 – 2021 to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to give grants to state, local, and tribal
governments for programs to combat opioid abuse.” The bill passed, 413 to 5. [HR 5046, Vote #187, 5/12/16;
Democratic Whip, 5/12/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Provide Emergency Funding To Address The
Opioid Epidemic
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Provide $600 Million In Funding To Address The
Opioid Epidemic. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of legislation that would provide $600
million in funding to help ensure that a package of bills passed by the House to address the opioid epidemic was
fully funded. The previous question passed, 232 to 172. A vote against the previous question would have allowed
the bill to be considered. [H Res 725, Vote #190, 5/13/16; Kuster Press Release, 5/11/16; Democratic Leader –
114th Congress Previous Questions, 5/13/16]

Voted For Legislation To Address The Opioids Epidemic
Voted For The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. In May 2016, Walters voted for legislation to
address the opioids epidemic. “Lawmakers voted 400-5 on the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act — its
version of the opioids legislation passed the Senate in March … The main provisions of the bill include an
interagency task force to recommend new guidelines for pain management and prescribing and a new substance
abuse program within the Department of Justice. The package also includes a measure to strengthen legal
protections for “good samaritans” who help administer overdose-reversal drugs.” The bill passed, 400 to 5. [S 524,
Vote #193, 5/13/16; The Hill, 5/13/16]

Education
Voted Against Authorizing STEM Gateway Grants For Women, Minorities, And Low-Income
Students
Voted Against An Amendment To Authorize STEM Education Grants For Women, Minorities, And LowIncome Students. In February 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would have established a STEM
Gateways program for state education agencies to issue grants for educating girls, underrepresented minorities and
low-income students in the science, technology, engineering and math fields at elementary schools and secondary
schools.” The amendment failed, 204 to 217. [HR 5, Vote #95, 2/26/15; Bangor Daily News, 2/27/15]

Voted Against Decreasing Length Of No Child Left Behind Reauthorization From Six To Three
Years
Voted Against Decreasing Length Of No Child Left Behind Reauthorization From Six To Three Years. In
February 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to decrease the length of the bill's reauthorization of existing
elementary and secondary education law from Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2018. According to Rep. Jared Polis,
“Having the Federal education policy in place for long enough for all of its systems around public education to
catch up and create rules, create policies to see the new law succeed to the extent that it can are absolutely critical
for any Federal education law. The worst possible outcome would be every single 2 or 3 years, this body goes in a
radically different direction with regard to Federal education policy, causing every State, every district, every
educator, every principal--instead of spending time teaching kids and helping educate children in the classroom-studying up on Federal education policy, trying to fill out new forms, trying to figure out new testing regimes; and,
just as they figure them out, we are going to move the ball again. Whatever the Federal education policy is, it is
very important to have some consistency.” [HR 5, Vote #96, 2/26/15; House Congressional Record, Page H1255,
2/26/15]

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Voted Against Ensuring Textbooks Meet Education Standards
Voted Against An Amendment To Create A Federal Ombudsman For School Textbooks. In February 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment to establish an ombudsman within the Department of Education to act as a
neutral reviewer to ensure that textbooks meet academic standards. “Under Castro's proposal, students, teachers and
administrators could submit complaints to the Department of Education ombudsman. The ombudsman would not be
able to undo state decisions over textbooks, but could help resolve disagreements over textbook content.” The
amendment failed, 182 to 243. [HR 5, Vote #97, 2/26/15; The Hill, 2/26/15]

Voted Against Providing Students With Qualified Teaching Aides, Assistants
Voted Against An Amendment To Restore Qualification Requirements For Paraprofessional Educators Like
Teachers’ Aides & Assistants. In February 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to restore paraprofessional
qualification requirements in the Student Success Act, “requirements that existed in the original [No Child Left
Behind] NCLB but had been removed from this legislation. Under NCLB, this provision stopped school districts
from hiring paras with little experience in education and mandated that they provide training … ‘We must ensure
that paraprofessionals are qualified to provide much-needed instructional support, support that is often targeted to
students who are struggling academically or who need additional help, such as English learners, or students with
disabilities. That support is crucial to students, parents, and teachers, particularly in communities where resources
are scarce and children are already at a disadvantage,’ said [Illinois Federation of Teachers Secretary-Treasurer
Marcia] Campbell.” The amendment passed, 218 to 201. [HR 5, Vote #98, 2/26/15; IFT, 2/27/15]

Voted Against Protecting Teacher Development Funding For High Poverty Areas
Voted Against An Amendment To Protect Title II Funding For High Poverty Schools. In February 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment that would delay implementation of the new formula for Title II funding until
the Education secretary determines that the implementation will not reduce funding for schools serving high
percentages of students in poverty. According to the amendment’s sponsor, Rep. Gwen Moore, “Specifically, the
No Child Left Behind title II formula for school districts focuses 65 percent of funds on students in poverty and 35
percent on the number of students, which is students in poverty versus just the number of students. The State
formula focuses 80 percent of its funding on poverty and 20 percent on student population. H.R. 5 completely
upends this … As written, we have strong reasons to fear that H.R. 5 would result in Federal dollars being siphoned
away from States and school districts with the poorest students and being awarded to States and schools with higher
affluence.” The amendment failed, 185 to 239. [HR 5, Vote #99, 2/26/15; House Congressional Record, Page
H1265, 2/26/15]

Voted For Amendment Allowing States To Withdraw From Common Core Without Jeopardizing
Federal Funding
Voted For Amendment Allowing States To Withdraw From Common Core Without Jeopardizing
Federal Funding. In July 2015, Walters voted for an amendment allowing states to withdraw from
common core without losing their funding. “The first piece of legislation Rep. Lee Zeldin introduced
since his election to Congress was an amendment to an education law that would allow states to withdraw
from the Common Core standards without jeopardizing federal.States are not required under federal law
to adopt the Common Core. Rather, some states that have been recipients of federal grants through
President Obama’s Race To The Top program were required to implement curriculum guidelines that
boost college and career readiness.” The amendment passed, 373 to 206. [HR 5, Vote #410, 7/07/15;
Politico, 3/03/15]

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Voted Against Amendment Requiring The Secretary Of Education To Study The Impacts Of
School Start Times On Student Health
Voted Against Amendment Requiring The Secretary Of Education To Study The Impacts Of
School Start Times On Student Health. In July 2015, Walters voted against requiring the Secretary of
Education to study the impacts of school start times on student health. “The U.S. House of Representative
reconsidered and ultimately passed Wednesday a Republican-backed reauthorization of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act—though it's far from the measure that President Barack Obama may
eventually sign into law when it's all said and done … Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla.: Would require the
Secretary of Education to conduct an assessment of the impact of school start times on student health,
well-being, and performance. Failed 198-228.” The amendment failed, 199 to 228. [HR 5, Vote #412,
7/07/15; Education Week, 7/08/15]
Voted Against Amendment Providing School Dropout Prevention And Grants For Raising
Academic Achievement Levels
Voted Against Amendment Providing School Dropout Prevention And Grants For Raising
Academic Achievement Levels. In July 2015, Walters voted against providing dropout protection and
grants to raise academic achievement. “The U.S. House of Representative reconsidered and ultimately
passed Wednesday a Republican-backed reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act—though it's far from the measure that President Barack Obama may eventually sign into law when
it's all said and done …Rep. Wilson: Would provide for school dropout prevention and reentry and
provide grants to raise academic achievement levels for all students.” The amendment failed, 192 to 237.
[HR 5, Vote #413, 7/07/15; Education Week, 7/08/15]
Voted Against Developing A National Research Strategy That Evaluates Student Learning And
Effective Teacher Preparation
Voted Against Developing A National Research Strategy That Evaluates Student Learning And Effective
Teacher Preparation. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Student Success Act that would,
“develop a national research strategy with respect to elementary and secondary education that includes advancing—
an annual measure of student learning, including a system of assessments; effective teacher preparation and
continuing professional development; education administration; and international comparisons of education.” The
amendment failed 186 to 245. [HR 5, Amendment 35, Vote #414, 7/08/15]

Voted Against Awarding Grants To States To Establish Programs To Recognize Bilingual Students
Voted Against Awarding Grants To States To Establish Programs To Recognize Bilingual Students. In July
2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Student Success Act that would have, “The Secretary of
Education shall award grants to States to establish or improve a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize student
proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language.” The amendment failed 191 to
239. [HR 5, Amendment 39, Vote #415, 7/08/15]

Voted Against An Amendment Awarding Grants For Digital Learning Technologies In Rural
Schools
Voted Against An Amendment Awarding Grants For Digital Learning Technologies In Rural Schools. In
July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Student Success Act that would, “authorize the issuance of
Education Department grants to rural schools for the deployment of digital learning technologies. Loebsack said
educational software and other technology held the promise of ‘vastly expanding the educational options and
opportunities available to students in rural areas,’ providing them with an advanced education similar to that

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available for urban students.” The amendment passed 218 to 213. [HR 5, Vote #416, 7/08/15; Albany Herald,
7/12/15]

Voted Against Authorizing Funds For Early Childhood Education Scholarships
Voted Against Authorizing Funds For Early Childhood Education Scholarships. In July 2015, Walters voted
against an amendment to the Student Success Act that would, “authorize funds for the Secretary of Education to
provide grants for early-childhood education scholarships, professional development and licensing credentials, or
increased compensation for educators who have attained specific qualifications.” The amendment failed 205 to 224.
[HR 5, Vote #417, 7/08/15]

Voted Against Ensuring That Minority And Low-Income Students Are College-Ready
Voted Against Ensuring That Minority And Low-Income Students Are College-Ready. In July 2015, Walters
voted against an amendment to the Student Success Act that would determine, “that the enactment of this Act, and
the amendments made by this Act, will not decrease the college and career readiness of students who are racial or
ethnic minority, students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income student.” The amendment failed 189 to
241. [HR 5, Vote #418, 7/08/15]

Voted For Allowing States To Opt Out Of Federal Education Requirements Without Losing
Federal Funds
Voted For Allowing States To Opt Out Of Federal Education Requirements Without Losing Federal Funds.
In July 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Student Success Act that, “would have allowed states to opt
out of federal requirements entirely without losing federal funds.” The amendment failed 195 to 235. [HR 5, Vote
#419, 7/08/15; Daily Caller, 7/09/15]

Voted For Allowing Parents To Have Their Children Opt Out Of Federally-Required Standardized
Tests
Voted For Allowing Parents To Have Their Children Opt Out Of Federally-Required Standardized Tests. In
July 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Student Success Act that, “grants parents the right to opt their
children out of federally-required standardized tests.” The amendment passed 251 to 178. [HR 5, Vote #420,
7/08/15; Daily Caller, 7/09/15]

Voted Against A Substitute Amendment To Overhaul Elementary And Secondary Education
Standards And Funding
Voted Against A Substitute Amendment To Overhaul Elementary And Secondary Education Standards And
Funding. In July 2015, Walters voted against a substitute amendment to the Student Success Act that would
“require states to establish college-and career-ready standards in English, math and science for grades K-12 and
high-quality assessments aligned to those standards. The amendment would also require state education plans for
youth in juvenile institutions, require districts to include teacher salaries in their calculations for Title I funds and
require states and districts to publicly report progress in making funding equitable. Furthermore, the amendment
would reauthorize and modify the Charter School Program similar to those in HR 5 and create programs for STEM
education and literacy from preschool through grade 12, as well as grants for technology infrastructure and for
nongovernmental entities to develop curricula in various subject matters. Finally, it would authorize grants to states
for high-quality preschool programs and increase authorizations for Native Indian, Hawaiian and Alaska Native
education programs, as well as for the education of homeless children and youth.” The amendment failed, 187 to
244. [HR 5, Vote #421, 7/08/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/08/15]

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Voted Against A Motion To Guarantee Continued Funding For The Individuals With Disabilities
Education Act
Voted Against A Motion To Guarantee Continued Funding For The Individuals With Disabilities Education
Act. In July 2015, Walters voted against a Democratic motion to recommit that “guarantees continued funding for
IDEA [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act], including for students with autism and cognitive disabilities;
and protects children with disabilities from abusive seclusion and restraint practices, which, according to the GAO,
have resulted in severe injury and even death.” The motion failed, 185 to 244. [HR 5, Vote #422, 7/08/15;
Democratic Leader – Motion To Recommit, 7/08/15]

Voted For Student Success Act To Renew And Overhaul No Child Left Behind, Allowing Funding
To Follow Lower-Income Students To Other Schools And Distribute Block Grants To States
Voted For Student Success Act To Renew And Overhaul No Child Left Behind. In July 2015, Walters voted
for the Student Success Act, a bill to “renew and overhaul the 2001 landmark elementary and secondary education
law (PL 107-110) known as ‘No Child Left Behind.’” The bill passed, 218 to 213. [H R 5, Vote #423, 7/08/15; CQ
Synopsis, 7/08/15]
Student Success Act Would Allow Funding To Follow Students From Lower Income Families To Other
Schools, Eliminate And Merge The Funding Of 65 Programs. “Passage of the bill, as amended, that would
reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and would make fundamental
changes to many of its programs through Fiscal 2019. The bill would allow Title I funding to follow individual
students to other schools, and eliminates more than 65 elementary and secondary education programs and
merges their funding.” [CQ Floor Votes, 7/08/15]
Student Success Act Would Distribute New Title 1 Block Grants To States, Allow Them To Establish
Their Own Teach Evaluation Systems Tied To Student Achievement. “The new Title I block grant would
give states greater flexibility in how funds are used. It would also allow states to establish their own teacher
evaluation systems tied to student achievement.” [CQ Floor Votes, 7/08/15]
Student Success Act Would Reauthorize And Expand Charter School Programs, Increase Parental
Choice. “The bill would also reauthorize and expand the charter school program and includes other provisions
to increase parental choice.” [CQ Floor Votes, 7/08/15]

Voted Against Ensuring D.C. Students Be Protected By Civil Rights Laws
Voted Against Ensuring D.C. Students Be Protected By Civil Rights Laws. In October 2015, Walters voted
against requiring voucher students in the District of Columbia be protected by civil rights, age discrimination, and
disability laws, a guarantee not found in the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act. The
motion failed, 185 to 242. [H.R. 10, Vote #558, 10/21/15; CQ Floor Votes, 10/21/15]

Voted For D.C. Private School Voucher Program; Voucher Program Has Been Criticized For Lack
Of Academic Gains, Poor Management
Voted For D.C. Private School Voucher Program. In October 2015, Walters voted for the Scholarships for
Opportunity and Results Act, a bill providing funds for a private school voucher program for K-12 students in the
District of Columbia. “House Republicans approved a bill Wednesday to extend the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship
Program, the only federally funded, private school voucher program for K-12 students, through 2021. House
Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) authored the bill, which for the first time would require that some students with
vouchers take the same standardized tests in math and reading administered to public school students in the
District.” The bill passed, 240 to 191. [HR 10, Vote #559, 10/21/15; Washington Post, 10/21/15]

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Critics Cite Lack Of Academic Gains And Poor Management. “[F]ederal studies have found that the
program does not result in statistically significant academic gains for students. And at a time when public
schools face increasing scrutiny, the private schools that have received millions of federal voucher dollars have
been subject to few quality controls and offer widely disparate experiences, according to a 2012 Washington
Post investigation. A Government Accountability Office report the following year found that the voucher
program was poorly managed.” [Washington Post, 10/21/15]
HEADLINE: “Quality Controls Lacking For D.C. Schools Accepting Federal Vouchers” [Washington
Post, 11/17/12]

Voted For Replacing No Child Left Behind And Shifting Accountability Back To States And School
Districts
Voted For Replacing No Child Left Behind And Shifting Accountability Back To States And School
Districts. In December 2015, Walters voted for the Every Student Succeeds Act, which would “replace the No
Child Left Behind Act, ending the federal accountability system and shifting academic standards and school
accountability authority back to states and local school districts.” The bill passed 359-64. [S 1177, Vote #665,
12/02/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15]
States Still Required To Test Students Annually And Report Scores. “States will still be required to test
students annually in math and reading in grades three through eight and once in high school and to publicly
report the scores according to race, income, ethnicity, disability and whether students are English-language
learners.” [Washington Post, 12/10/15]
States Will Decide How To Remedy Troubled Schools, How To Weigh Test Scores, And How To
Evaluate Teachers. “[S]tates will decide what to do about the most troubled schools, those where test scores
are in the lowest 5 percent, achievement gaps between groups of students are greatest, or where fewer than twothirds of students graduate on time. And states will decide how to weigh test scores and whether or how to
evaluate teachers. They will be allowed to consider other factors, such as whether a school offers challenging
courses or the degree of parent involvement. They will set their own goals and timelines for academic progress,
though their plans must be approved by the federal Department of Education.” [Washington Post, 12/10/15]

Voted For Reauthorization Of D.C. Private School Voucher Program
Voted For D.C. Private School Voucher Program Criticized For Low Educational Standards And Diverting
Money Away From Public Schools. In April 2016, Walters voted forpassage of the Scholarship for Opportunity
and Results Reauthorization Act, a bill providing funds for a private school voucher program for K-12 students in
the District of Columbia, “the only federally funded, private school voucher program for K-12 students. Local D.C.
leaders have long been against the voucher program, arguing that it diverts money and students away from the
public school system.” The bill passed, 224 to 181. [H Res 4901, Vote # 179, 4/29/1; Washington Post, 4/29/16]
Voucher Program Criticized For Lax Educational Standards For Participating Schools. “A
Washington Post investigation in 2012 found that quality controls for schools accepting the vouchers in
D.C. were lacking. Hundreds of D.C. students were using their voucher dollars to attend schools that are
unaccredited or are in unconventional settings, such as a family-run K-12 school operating out of a
storefront, a Nation of Islam school based in a converted Deanwood residence, and a school built around
the philosophy of a Bulgarian psychotherapist.” [Washington Post, 4/29/16]
Voted For Passage Of The Strengthening Career And Technical Education For The 21st Century Act. In
September 2016, Walters voted for “motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would reauthorize various
career and technical education programs at both secondary and postsecondary levels of education through fiscal
2022. The measure would authorize $1.1 billion for such programs in 2017, would gradually increase the
authorization annually, and would peak at $1.2 billion annually in fiscal 2022. The measure would allow states to

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set their own standards for career and technical education programs, instead of requiring the states to negotiate
standards with the Education Department.” The motion was agreed to 405 to 5. [HR 5587, Vote #503, 9/13/16; CQ
Floor Vote, 9/13/16]

Energy
Voted For Approving The Keystone XL Pipeline
Voted For Approving The Keystone XL Pipeline. In January 2015, Walters voted for approving the Keystone
XL pipeline. “The House voted Friday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, seizing on the momentum from a
Nebraska Supreme Court ruling hours earlier that removed the last major legal obstacle to building the politically
charged oil project.” The bill passed 266 to 153. [HR 3, Vote #16, 1/09/15; Politico, 1/09/15]

Voted Against Holding Pipeline Owners Liable For Explosions
Voted Against Motion To Require Pipeline Owners, Not Taxpayers, Are Liable For Any Cleanup Costs
Associated With Pipeline Explosion. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that would
require that natural gas pipeline owners, not taxpayers, are liable for any damages, repair, and clean-up in the wake
of a natural gas pipeline explosion. [HR 161, Vote #40, 1/21/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit,
1/21/15]

Voted For Expedited Permitting For Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
Voted For Bill To Expedite FERC Permitting For Natural Gas Pipeline Projects. In January 2015, Walters
voted for a bill that “would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny a natural gas
pipeline project within one year after receiving a completed application. Federal agencies responsible for issuing
permits would have to issue a ruling within 90 days of when FERC issues its final environmental statement for the
project. Under the bill, FERC could extend that period for another 30 days. The bill would provide that if a federal
agency does not rule within the required time period, the permit will be deemed approved 30 days later.” The bill
passed, 253 to 169. [HR 161, Vote #41, 1/21/15; CQ]

Voted Against Prohibiting LNG Exports To State Sponsors Of Terrorism
Voted Against A Motion To Prohibit LNG Exports To State Sponsors Of Terrorism & Ensure LNG Exports
Are On US-Built Ships. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would prohibit LNG exports to any
nation that is a state sponsor of terrorism, or to any nation or corporation that engages in cyber-attacks against the
United States, and would ensure that U.S. flagged and built ships are used to export LNG. The motion to recommit
failed, 175-237. [HR 351, Vote #49, 1/28/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 1/22/15]

Voted For Requiring Expedited Consideration Of LNG Export Permit Applications
Voted For Legislation To Require Expedited Consideration Of LNG Export Permit Applications. In January
2015, Walters voted for legislation that “would require the Energy Department to make a decision on pending
applications to export liquefied natural gas within 30 days of the bill's enactment or at the end of the public
comment period, whichever is later. Under the bill, applications would have to publicly disclose the countries that
would receive the proposed exports. It also would authorize the U.S. Court of Appeals for the circuit where the
proposed export facility will be located to exercise original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action
pertaining to such applications. The court would be required to order the Energy Department to approve any
applications within 30 days if it finds the agency did not issue a decision by the bill's deadline.” [HR 351, Vote #50,
1/28/15; CQ]

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Voted For FY16 Energy-Water Appropriations Bill Appropriating $35.4 Billion Towards Army
Corps Of Engineers, Department Of Energy And Nuclear Weapons Programs
Voted For FY16 Energy-Water Appropriations Bill Appropriating $35.4 Billion For Army Corps Of
Engineers, Department Of Energy And Nuclear Weapons Programs. In May 2015, Walters voted for the
Energy and Water Development bill, which increased funding to weapons programs, Army Corps of Engineers
projects and nuclear weapons programs. “The House passed its second 2016 appropriations bill on Friday, this time
to fund the Department of Energy and water infrastructure projects. Passed 240-177 along party lines, the measure
would provide $35.4 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy and nuclear weapons
programs. The measure provides $1.2 billion more than the current enacted spending level, but $633 million less
than what the Obama administration requested.” The bill passed, 240 to 177. [H.R. 2028, Vote #215, 5/01/15; The
Hill, 5/01/15]
Bill Kept Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Site From Being Completely Closed. In May 2015, Walters
voted for the Energy and Water Development bill, which contained funding to ensure that Yucca Mountain
Nuclear Waste Site remained open. “House Republicans Friday passed the second of 12 spending bills for the
upcoming budget year, a $35 billion measure funding the Energy Department and popular water projects
constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers. …The measure includes a big boost to modernize the U.S.
nuclear arsenal and also contains money that would keep the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site in Nevada
from being completely shuttered, a challenge to Senate powerhouse Harry Reid, D-Nev., who has been largely
responsible for blocking the project in the past.” The bill passed, 240 to 177. [H.R. 2028, Vote #215, 5/01/15;
Associated Press, 5/01/15]
Bill Provided $150 Million Towards Nuclear Waste Disposal Fund. “The House passed its second 2016
appropriations bill on Friday, this time to fund the Department of Energy and water infrastructure projects. …
In total, the measure provides $150 million for the Nuclear Waste Disposal Program.” [The Hill, 5/01/15]
Bill Cut $279 Million From Renewable Energy Programs. “Fearing an escalation of nuclear weapons, Rep.
John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, on Friday voted against HR 2028, a $35.4 billion appropriations bill that
also includes energy and water development projects. The bill passed, 240-177. …Meanwhile, renewable
energy programs are funded at only $1.7 billion, a cut of $279 million compared to FY 2015, Garamendi said.
The bill also includes language that would weaken the Clean Water Act in some circumstances.” [Davis
Enterprise, 5/03/15]
Bill “Locks In Sequestration.” “The House on Friday passed a spending bill that would boost funding for the
nation’s weapons programs, Army Corps of Engineers projects and nuclear research, after beating back
amendments that would drastically slash funding for various Department of Energy research programs.
…Democrats criticized spending levels and individual policy riders in the bill, including one that would bar the
Obama administration from implementing its National Oceans Policy and another that would permanently
block the White House from moving forward on the so-called clean water rule. But their main point of
contention was the bill's adherence to an overall spending framework that locks in sequestration.” [CQ Roll
Call, 5/01/15]
Bill Contained Rider Allowing Guns To Be Carried On All Corps Of Engineers’ Lands. In May 2015,
Walters voted for the Energy and Water Development bill, which contained a rider allowing guns to be carried
on all Corps of Engineers’ Lands. “Some provisions in the House energy and water bill approved Friday range
far afield, such as a so-called legislative ‘rider’ allowing guns to be carried on all Corps of Engineers' lands.
Citing the politically divisive firearms policy, among other reasons, the White House issued a veto threat
against the legislation.” The bill passed, 240 to 177. [H.R. 2028, Vote #215, 5/01/15; San Jose Mercury News,
5/01/15]
FY16 Water-Energy Appropriations Bill Increasing Funding For Weapons Programs, Army Corps Of
Engineer Projects And Nuclear Research. “The House on Friday passed a spending bill that would boost
funding for the nation’s weapons programs, Army Corps of Engineers projects and nuclear research, after

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beating back amendments that would drastically slash funding for various Department of Energy research
programs. . . . Nearly all Democrats united to vote against the $35.4 billion spending measure (HR 2028),
which advanced by a vote of 240-177 after lawmakers debated amendments late into the night Thursday and
early Friday.” The bill passed, 240 to 177. [H.R. 2028, Vote #215, 5/01/15; The Hill, 5/01/15]

Voted For Amendment Reducing Appropriations In FY16 Energy And Water Bill By 11%
Voted For Amendment Reducing Appropriations In Energy And Water Bill By 11%; National Nuclear
Security Administration And Defense Activities Exempted. In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment
reducing appropriations in energy and water bill by 11%, with the National Nuclear Security Administration,
Environmental, defense activities and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. “Hudson, R-La., amendment
that would reduce funds in the bill by 11 percent across the board, except for those designated for the National
Nuclear Security Administration, Environmental and Other Defense Activities or Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety
Board.” The amendment failed, 143 to 278. [H.R. 2028, Vote #205, 4/30/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/30/15]
Amendment Would Have “Slashed Spending By 11.2% Across The Board.” “The House on Friday passed
a spending bill that would boost funding for the nation’s weapons programs, Army Corps of Engineers projects
and nuclear research, after beating back amendments that would drastically slash funding for various
Department of Energy research programs. … Simpson and his allies were able to hold off a bevy of
amendments seeking to drastically shift or cut funding in the bill, including one from North Carolina
Republican Richard Hudson that would have slashed spending by 11.2 percent across the board.” [CQ Roll
Call, 5/01/15]

Voted For Amendment Eliminating Funding For Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing
Program
Voted For Amendment Eliminating Funding For Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program.
In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment eliminating funding for advanced technology vehicles program.
“The House also rejected 171-250 an amendment by South Carolina Republican Mark Sanford to eliminate funding
for the Energy Department's loan guarantee program for advanced technology vehicle manufacturing. Sanford
argued that the program is dated and has outlived its purpose, but Energy-Water cardinal Mike Simpson, R-Idaho,
said zeroing out its funding would hamper oversight of the $8 billion in loans already doled out.” The amendment
failed, 171 to 250. [H.R. 2028, Vote #206, 4/30/15; CQ Roll Call, 4/30/15]
Republican Rep. Mike Simpson Opposed Eliminating Funding, Believing It Would “Hamper Oversight
Of The $8 Billion In Loans Already Doled Out.” “Sanford argued that the program is dated and has outlived
its purpose, but Energy-Water cardinal Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, said zeroing out its funding would hamper
oversight of the $8 billion in loans already doled out.” [CQ Roll Call, 4/30/15]

Voted Against Appropriating $30 Million In Drought Relief, State Electricity Energy Reliability
And Assurance
Voted Against Appropriating $30 Million Towards Drought Relief, State Electricity Energy Reliability And
Assurance. In May 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would increase funding for drought relief and state
electricity energy reliability and assurance by $30 million. The motion failed, 180 to 235. [H.R. 2028, Vote #214,
5/01/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/01/14]

Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Use Of Funds To Consider Report Analyzing Life Cycle Of
Green House Gas Emissions And Interactions With LNG
Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Use Of Funds To Study Report Analyzing Life Cycle Of Green House
Gas Emissions And Interactions With Liquefied Natural Gas. In May 2015, Walters voted for an amendment
prohibiting funding for the Department of Energy to consider report analyzing the life cycle of greenhouse gas

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emissions when making determinations on liquefied natural gas exports. “The chamber approved 232-172 a
provision from Pennsylvania Republican Keith Rothfus that would bar funding for the Department of Energy to
consider a report that analyzed the life cycle of greenhouse gas emissions when making determinations on liquefied
natural gas exports.” The measure passed, 232 to 172. [H.R. 2028, Vote #208, 5/01/15; CQ Roll Call, 5/01/15]

Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Use Of Funds To Enforce Energy Efficiency Standards For
Incandescent Light Bulbs
Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Use Of Funds To Enforce Energy Efficiency Standards For Incandescent
Light Bulbs. In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment prohibiting the use of funds regulate energy
efficiency standards for incandescent bulbs. “The House adopted an amendment from Rep. Michael Burgess (RTexas) late Thursday night that would prohibit the use of funds to enforce energy efficiency standards for
incandescent light bulbs. The Texan likened the energy conservation measure to an issue of individual liberty. ‘We
should not be forcing these light bulbs on the American public,’ Burgess said. ‘The bottom line is the federal
government has no business taking away the freedom of Americans to choose what bulbs to put in their homes.’”
The amendment passed, 232 to 189. [H.R. 2028, Vote #207, 4/30/15; The Hill, 5/01/15]

Voted For Amendment Reducing Appropriations In FY16 Energy And Water Bill By 1%
Voted For Amendment Reducing Appropriations In FY16 Energy And Water Bill By 1%. In May 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment reducing appropriations in energy and water bill by 1%. “Blackburn, R-Tenn.,
amendment that would reduce each amount made available under the act by 1 percent.” The amendment was
rejected, 159-248. [H.R. 2028, Vote #210, 5/01/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/01/15]

Voted Against Increasing Funding For Energy Projects By $20 Million
Voted Against Amendment To Add $20 Million To Keep Funding For Energy Technology Research At
Current Levels. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the energy and water development funding
bill that would increase funding for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) by $20 million and to
reduce funding for Departmental Administration by a similar amount. “Earlier in the evening, California Democrat
Eric Swalwell proposed an amendment bumping funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy up
$20 million from the $280 million level in the underlying bill, using funds directed toward departmental
administrative functions. The measure would keep funding for the agency, which supports breakthrough energy
technology research, at the current level.” The amendment was rejected 202 to 219. [H.AMDT.178, Vote #202,
4/30/15; Congressional Quarterly News, 4/30/15]

Voted Against Reducing Funding By $45 Million For Fossil Fuel Research
Voted Against Amendment To Decrease Funding For Fossil Energy Research And Development By $45
Million. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the energy and water development funding bill that
would reduce funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $45 million and to apply the savings to the
spending reduction account. “Page 22, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert “(reduced by $45,000,000)” The
amendment was rejected 175 to 246. [H.AMDT.174, Vote #201, 4/30/15; Congressional Quarterly, 4/30/15]

Voted Against End Funding For Renewable Energy
Voted Against Amendment To Cut $3.2 Billion By Eliminating Funding For Renewable Energy And
Decreasing Funding For Nuclear Energy. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the energy and
water development funding bill that would zero out funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, reduce
Nuclear Energy by $691,886,000, and zero out funding for Fossil Energy and to apply the aggregate savings of
$2,954,660,000 to the spending reduction account. “REP. TOM McCLINTOCK, R-Calif, that would eliminate
funding for the energy efficiency and renewable energy program, nuclear energy and fossil fuel research and apply

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the $3.2 billion savings to the spending reduction account.” The amendment was rejected 110 to 311.
[H.AMDT.172, Vote #200, 4/30/15; Congressional Quarterly House Action Report, 4/30/15]

Voted Against Ending Funding For Renewable Energy Projects
Voted Against Amendment That Would Have Eliminated Funding For Renewable Energy And Decreased
Funding For Nuclear Energy. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the energy and water
development funding bill that would zero out funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and apply the
savings of $1,657,774,000 to the spending reduction account. The amendment was rejected 139 to 282.
[H.AMDT.172, Vote #199, 4/30/15]

Voted Against Increased Funding For Renewable Energy Projects And Reduced Funding For
Fossil Fuels
Voted Against Amendment That Would Have Increased Funding For Renewable Energy And Decreased
Funding For Fossil Fuel Energy. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to increase funding for
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by $25,500,000 and to reduce funding for Fossil Energy by $34,000,000.
The amendment was rejected 173 to 248. [H.AMDT.167, Vote #198, 4/29/15]

Voted For Increased Funding For Fossil Fuels Research While Cutting Renewable Energy
Voted For Increasing Fossil Energy Research Funding By $50 Million While Cutting Renewable Energy
Funding. In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the energy and water development funding bill that
would have increased funding for funding for Fossil Energy Research and Development by $50 million and to
reduce funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by a similar amount. The amendment was rejected
177 to 244. [H.AMDT.164, Vote #197, 4/29/15]

Voted For Increased Funding For Drought Research And Reducing Funding For Fossil Fuels
Voted For Amendment That Would Have Increased Funding For Water And Drought Work While Cutting
Fossil Fuel Funding. In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the energy and water development funding
bill that would have increased funding for Water and Related Resources by $5 million and reduced funding for
Fossil Energy Research and Development by $20 million. “The same goes for the second amendment Ruiz
introduced last week, which moves $5 million away from the study of fossil fuels and towards the study of drought
mitigation in the West via the Bureau of Reclamation.” The amendment was rejected 172 to 249. [H.AMDT.162,
Vote #196, 4/29/15; Desert Sun, 5/02/15]

Voted For Cutting Funding For Sundry Accounts
Voted For Cutting Funding For Sundry Accounts. In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the energy
and water development funding bill that would have reduced funding for sundry accounts and to apply the
aggregate savings of $128,920,000 to the spending reduction account. The amendment was rejected 126 to 295.
[H.AMDT.159, Vote #195, 4/29/15]

Voted Against Continuing ARPA Goal Of Reducing Imports Of Foreign Energy, Through The
Development Of Energy Efficiency Technology
Voted Against Amendment Continuing ARPA Goal Of Reducing Imports Of Foreign Energy, Through The
Development Of Energy Efficiency Technology. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 maintaining greenhouse gas emission goals for ARPA-E
projects. The amendment would strike a provision in the bill that removed Advanced Research Projects AgencyEnergy (ARPA-E) goals for pursuing the development of energy technologies to reduce foreign energy imports, the

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reduction of energy-related emissions, including greenhouse gases, and improvement in the energy efficiency of all
economic sectors. The amendment failed, 190 to 232. [HR 1806, Amendment #11, Vote #256, 5/20/15; CQ,
5/20/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Allow Commercial Biofuels Production For Defense Purposes
Voted Against Amendment To Allow Commercial Biofuels Production For Defense Purposes. In May 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment allowing DOE research funds to be used for commercial biofuels production
for defense purposes. “Bonamici, D-Ore., amendment that would remove a provision in the bill that would bar
funds authorized for an Energy Department bioenergy research program from being used to fund commercial
biofuels production for defense purposes.” The amendment failed, 208 to 215. [HR 1806, Amendment #10, Vote
#255, 5/20/15; Science Magazine, 5/20/15; CQ]

Voted Against Amendment Increasing Fees On Oil Companies To Bolster The Pipeline And
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Voted Against Amendment Increasing Fees On Oil Companies To Bolster The Pipeline And Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Transportation,
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 that would have “raised fees on
oil companies to increase funding for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which regulates
oil pipelines.” The amendment failed 202 to 222. [HR 2577, Vote #305, 6/04/15; Scripps Howard Foundation,
6/16/15]

Voted Against Requiring A Governor Opting Out Of Clean Power Plan To Include Certification
That Electric Generating Units Contribute To Human-Caused Climate Change
Voted Against Requiring A Governor Opting Out Of Clean Power Plan To Include Certification That
Electric Generating Units Contribute To Human-Caused Climate Change. In June 2015, Walters voted against
an amendment to the Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015. “Amendment sought to require a Governor wishing to opt
out of the Clean Power Plan to include a certification that electric generating units are sources of carbon pollution
that contribute to human-induced climate change; and that the state or federal plan to reduce carbon emissions from
electric generating units would promote national security, economic growth and public health by addressing human
induced climate change through the increased use of clean energy, energy efficiency and reductions in carbon
pollution.” The amendment failed 181 to 245. [HR 2042, H.AMDT.526, Vote #381, 6/24/15]

Voted Against Requiring Governors To Certify That Any Electricity Rate Increases Associated
With Implementing Clean Power Plan To Be Greater Than Any Cost Associated With Weather
Events Associated With Human-Induced Climate Change
Voted Against Requiring Governors To Certify That Any Electricity Rate Increases Associated With
Implementing Clean Power Plan To Be Greater Than Any Cost Associated With Weather Events Associated
With Human-Induced Climate Change. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Ratepayer
Protection Act of 2015. “EPA Carbon Emission Rules — Governor Certification On Weather Events Rush, D-Ill.,
amendment that would require a governor's certification that any ratepayer increase associated with implementing a
state or federal plan would be greater than any cost associated with responding to extreme weather events
associated with human-caused climate change, including sea level rise, flooding, frequent and intense storms,
frequent and intense wildfires or drought.” The amendment failed 182 to 243. [HR 2042, H.AMDT.527, Vote #382,
6/24/15; CQ Billtrack, 6/24/15]

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Voted Against Replacing Ability Of Governor To Opt Out Of Clean Power Plan With Requirement
That Public Utility Commissions Issue Reliability Analysis On State Or Federal Carbon Emission
Plans
Voted Against Replacing Ability Of Governor To Opt Out Of Clean Power Plan With Requirement That
Public Utility Commissions Issue Reliability Analysis On State Or Federal Carbon Emission Plans. In June
2015, Walters voted against an amendment to Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015. “EPA Carbon Emission Rules —
Judicial Review of EPA Carbon Rules McNerney, D-Calif., amendment that would remove the bill's requirements
that EPA's rules are to be delayed pending to resolution of all judicial reviews and instead require a state's public
utility commission to conduct an analysis of any state or federal plan.” The amendment failed 177 to 250. [HR
2042, Vote #383, 6/24/15; CQ Billtrack, 6/24/15]

Voted For Postponing Enforcement Of EPA Carbon Emission Reduction Rules Until Completion
Of All Judicial Challenges
Voted For Postponing Enforcement Of EPA Carbon Emission Reduction Rules Until Completion Of All Judicial
Challenges. In June 2015, Walters voted for “passage of a bill that would postpone the dates by when states and
existing fossil-fuel power plants must comply with current or future EPA rules to reduce carbon emissions until all
judicial challenges are completed, and it allows state governors to opt out of developing an emissions reduction
plan or complying with a federal plan for existing plants if he or she determines that the requirement would have an
adverse effect on electricity ratepayers.” The bill passed 247 to 180. A “nay” was a vote in support of the
president’s position. [HR 2042, Vote #384, 6/24/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/24/15]

Voted Against Ending Prohibition On Using Funds For The Social Cost Of Carbon To Be
Incorporated Into Rulemaking Until A New Working Group Revised Estimates
Voted Against Ending Prohibition On Using Funds For The Social Cost Of Carbon To Be Incorporated Into
Rulemaking Until A New Working Group Revised Estimates. In July 2015, Walters voted against “an
amendment to strike section 437, which prohibits the use of funds for the social cost of carbon to be incorporated
into any rulemaking or guidance document until a new Interagency Working Group revises the estimates using the
discount rates and domestic-only limitation on benefits estimates in accordance with Executive Order 12866.” The
amendment failed 186 to 243. [HR 2822, Vote #400, 7/08/15; H AMDT 571, 7/08/15]

Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Removed A Limitation In FY 2016 EPA Funding
Bill Updating Ozone Standards So That 85 Percent Of Counties That Do Not Meet Current
Standards Comply
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Removed A Limitation In FY 2016 EPA Funding Bill
Updating Ozone Standards So That 85 Percent Of Counties That Do Not Meet Current Standards Comply.
In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that struck section 438 from HR 2822, which provided for a
limitation on the use of funds regarding ozone standards. Specially, the amendment would have removed “the bill’s
limitation on EPA from updating its ozone standards until 85% of counties that do not meet the current standard
come into compliance.” The amendment failed 249 to 180. [HR 2822, H.AMDT.573, Vote #401, 7/08/15;
Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/08/15]

Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prevented Hydraulic Fracturing On Federal
Land
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prevented Hydraulic Fracturing On Federal Land. In July
2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would remove the bill’s prohibition on BLM from implementing
its final rule governing fracking on federal lands.” Specifically, the amendment struck “section 439 from the bill

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which provides for prohibitions regarding hydraulic fracturing.” The amendment failed 250 to 179. [HR 2822,
H.AMDT.576, Vote #402, 7/08/15; Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/08/15]

Voted Against An Amendment That Would Allow Rules To Consider The Social Cost Of Carbon
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Allow Rules To Consider The Social Cost Of Carbon. In July
2015, Walters voted against an amendment to “allow rules to consider the social cost of carbon.” Specifically, the
amendment “prohibits the use of funds for the social cost of carbon to be incorporated into any rulemaking or
guidance document until a new Interagency Working Group revises the estimates.” The amendment failed 237 to
192. [HR 2822, H.AMDT.580, Vote #403, 7/08/15; Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/08/15]

Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prioritized Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Prioritized Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. In July
2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have prioritized reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Specifically, the amendment would “prohibit funds from being used in contravention of an executive order
establishing an integrated strategy towards sustainability in the federal government and making reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions a priority.” The amendment failed 237 to 189. [HR 2822, H.AMDT.588, Vote #406,
7/08/15; Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/08/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Coal Rules To Go Into Effect If It Harmed Infants, Children, And The
Elderly
Voted Against Prohibiting Coal Rules To Go Into Effect If It Harmed Infants, Children, And The Elderly. In
July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would prohibit the measure from going into effect if the
Environmental Protection Agency determines it will have a negative impact on vulnerable populations, such as
infants, children, the elderly, and other subsections of the population identified as vulnerable.” The amendment
failed, 180-240. [HR 1734, Vote #456, 3/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/22/15]

Voted For Allowing States To Create Their Own Coal Ash Disposal And Storage Programs
Voted For Allowing States To Create Their Own Coal Ash Disposal And Storage Programs. In July 2015,
Walters voted for a bill that “would establish minimum federal standards regarding the disposal and storage of coal
combustion residuals (CCR) that would codify parts of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule
regarding coal ash, while superseding other elements of the rule. Additionally, the bill would permit states to create
their own coal ash permit programs, but would provide for EPA oversight of the bill's standards in cases when a
state lacks its own program or fails to meet the standards set in the bill. It also would provide that coal ash received
by manufacturers who intend to use it for other beneficial uses would not to be considered as a receipt of CCR for
state permitting purposes.” The amendment passed, 258-166. [HR 1734, Vote #458, 3/25/15; CQ Floor Votes,
7/22/15]
Bill Would Allow Coal Ash Into Groundwater. “The Republican-led House of Representatives struck
another blow to environmental regulation Wednesday night, passing a bill that will undercut the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) coal ash regulations, opponents said . . . . Among the
differences, she said, is the fact that the EPA rule prohibits disposing coal ash waste directly into the water
supply, while the House bill does not. In a survey the EPA did of state laws on coal ash, only five of the 25
states surveyed specifically prohibited disposing of coal ash into groundwater, Evans said.” [Think
Progress, 7/23/15]

Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Use Of Funds To Increase Royalties Paid To The United States
For Oil And Gas Produced On Federal Land

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Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Use Of Funds To Increase Royalties Paid To The United States For Oil
And Gas Produced On Federal Land. In July 2015, Walters voted for amendment to prohibit the use of funds to
increase the rate of any royalty required to be paid to the United States for oil and gas produced on Federal land, or
to prepare or publish a proposed rule relating to such an increase. “Finally, two amendments aimed to allow dirty
energy companies to continue paying below-market rates for fossil fuels extracted from public lands. An
amendment from Rep. Steve Pearce would prohibit any increase in the royalty rates paid for oil and gas.” The
amendment passed, 231 to 198. [HR 2822, Vote #408, 7/07/15; Huffington Post, 8/11/15]

Voted For Lifting 40-Year Crude Oil Ban
Voted For Lifting A 40-Year Ban On The Export Of Crude Oil Produced In The U.S. In October 2015,
Walters voted for a bill that would allow the export of crude oil produced in the United States by removing the
export ban imposed by the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act. “Most [Democrats], though, opposed
Barton's bill, arguing that its economic impact is overblown and that it will endanger jobs in the refining sector.
They also cite environmental risks in pumping more oil for exports. ‘This legislation eagerly embraces short-term
profits and benefits without understanding — or even considering — the cost of such a major action,’ Rep. Frank
Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) said.” According to the Wall Street Journal, “The White House has threatened to veto the bill,
saying it ‘is not needed at this time.’” The bill passed 261 to 159. [HR 702, Vote #549, 10/09/15; The Hill,
10/09/15; Wall Street Journal, 10/09/15]

Voted Against Eliminating The Prohibition On Awarding Attorneys Fees & Eliminating
Restrictions On The Judicial Review Period Regarding Mining Permits
Voted Against Eliminating The Prohibition On Awarding Attorneys Fees & Eliminating Restrictions On The
Judicial Review Period Regarding Mining Permits. In October 2015, Waltersvoted against an “amendment that
would remove the portion of the bill regarding judicial review. The section of the bill that would be removed
includes provisions that would limit to 60 days the period in which civil action could be taken against the federal
government regarding a mining permit and that would prevent the awarding of attorney's fees under the Equal
Access to Justice Act.” The amendment failed, 184-245. [HR 1937, Vote #562, 10/22/15; CQ, 10/22/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Require Proposed Mining Operations Demonstrate Insufficient
Supply Of The Mineral To Be Mined
Voted Against An Amendment To Require Proposed Mining Operations Demonstrate Insufficient Supply Of
The Mineral To Be Mined. In October 2015, Walters voted againstan “amendment that would require proposed
mining operations, in order to be covered under the bill, to demonstrate that the combined capacity of existing
domestic mining operations that produce the same mineral is less than 80 percent of the domestic demand for the
mineral.” The amendment failed 183-246. [HR 1937, Vote #563, 10/22/15; CQ, 10/22/15]

Voted For A Bill To Expedite The Mining Permitting Process, And Restrict Civil Suits Over Mining
Permits
Voted For A Bill To Expedite The Mining Permitting Process, And Restrict Civil Suits Over Mining Permits.
In October 2015, Walters voted for a bill to “streamline the permitting process for new mining on federal lands. …
H.R. 1937 — the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2015 — which shortens the time for
the federal permit process, limits lawsuits against mining permits and gives states more power in the process.” The
bill passed 254-177. [HR 1937, Vote #565, 10/22/15; Duluth News Tribune, 10/23/15]
The Bill Would Have Designated Mines Of “Strategic And Critical Minerals” As “Infrastructure
Projects.” Passage of the bill that would deem mining operations of ‘strategic and critical minerals’ as
‘infrastructure projects’ as described in a 2012 presidential order regarding permitting of infrastructure projects.

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The bill would define "strategic and critical minerals" as those that are essential for national defense, energy
infrastructure, domestic manufacturing, and for the nation's economic security. [CQ, 10/22/15]
The Bill Would Have Required “The Lead Agency Responsible For Issuing Mining Permits To Appoint
A Project Lead.” “The bill would require the lead agency responsible for issuing mining permits to appoint a
project lead to coordinate interagency permitting to minimize delays and set timelines.” [CQ, 10/22/15]
The Bill Would Have “Deem[ed] Requirements Under The National Environmental Policy Act” Fulfilled
If The Lead Agency Determines “Certain Factors Specified In The Bill” Will Be Addressed By The State
Or A Federal Agency. “The bill also would deem requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act
to have been met if the lead agency determines that any state or federal agency has or will address certain
factors specified in the bill, including the environmental impact and public participation.” [CQ, 10/22/15]
The Bill Would Have “Limit[ed] To 60 Days The Period In Which Civil Action Could Be Taken” And
“Prevent[ed] The Awarding Of Attorney’s Fees.” “The bill also would limit to 60 days the period in which
civil action could be taken against the federal government regarding a mining permit and prevent the awarding
of attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.” [CQ, 10/22/15]

Voted For Amendment Requiring The EPA To Ensure Natural Gas Vehicles Would Receive Same
Incentives As Electric Vehicles
Voted For Amendment Requiring The EPA To Ensure Natural Gas Vehicles Would Receive Same
Incentives As Electric Vehicles. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Fixing America's
Surface Transportation (FAST) Act which would “require the Environmental Protection Agency's administrator to
ensure that preference or incentives provided to electric vehicles would also be provided to natural gas vehicles,
and to revise regulations as necessary to do so.” The amendment passed 246 to 178. [HR 22, Vote #620, 11/05/15;
CQ, 11/05/15]

Voted For Amendment Exempting Low-Volume Manufacturers Of Replica Cars From Safety And
Emissions Standards
Voted For Amendment Exempting Low-Volume Manufacturers Of Replica Cars From Safety And
Emissions Standards. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Fixing America's Surface
Transportation (FAST) Act which would “exempt low-volume vehicle manufacturers of replica cars from safety
and emissions standards. It also would include other provisions related to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.” The amendment passed 235 to 192. [HR 22, Vote #621, 11/05/15; CQ, 11/05/15]

Voted For Striking Incentives For Hydropower Operators To Make Energy Efficiency
Improvements
Voted For Striking Incentives For Hydropower Operators To Make Energy Efficiency Improvements. In
December 2015, Walters voted foran amendment that “would strike incentives to hydropower operators to make
energy efficient improvements and would end the requirement that the Energy Department report on energy savings
performance contracts that a federal agency has with electrical utilities. The bill would create an Energy Security
and Infrastructure Modernization Fund paid for with sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as well as a
program to improve education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. The amendment would also
make a number of technical corrections.” The amendment passed, 246-177. [CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15; HR 8, Vote
#656, 12/02/15]

Voted Against Keeping Permitting Process Of Pipelines In Place

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Voted Against Keeping Permitting Process Of Pipelines In Place. In December 2015, Walters voted againstan
amendment that “would remove the bill's changes to the permitting process of pipelines.” The amendment failed,
179-244. [CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15; HR 8, Vote #657, 12/02/15]

Voted ForCreating a Permitting Process For Cross-Border Infrastructure Permitting
Voted ForCreating a Permitting Process For Cross-Border Infrastructure Permitting. In December 2015,
Walters voted for for an amendment that would “create a permitting process including the Department of Energy,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Department of State for cross-border infrastructure projects, including
the import and export of water, petroleum, natural gas, and the transmission of electricity.” The amendment passed,
263-158. [HR 8, Vote #658, 12/02/15]

Voted Against Continuing Reducing Energy From Fossil Fuels In Federal Buildings
Voted Against Continuing Reducing Energy From Fossil Fuels In Federal Buildings. In December 2015,
Walters voted against against an amendment “that would continue currently enacted targets for reducing energy
from fossil fuels in federal buildings.” The amendment failed, 172-246. [CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15; HR 8, Vote
#659, 12/02/15]

Voted Against Keeping Consumer Protection In Place When Purchasing Energy Star Products Not
Delivering Associated Energy Savings
Voted Against Keeping Consumer Protection In Place When Purchasing Energy Star Products Not
Delivering Associated Energy Savings. In December 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would
remove the bill's provisions that would prohibit lawsuits when consumers purchase Energy Star products that do not
deliver the associated energy savings.” The amendment was rejected, 183-239. [CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15; HR 8,
Vote #660, 12/02/15]

Voted Against Providing Energy Efficiency Grants To Low Income Families
Voted Against Providing Energy Efficiency Grants To Low Income Families. In December 2015, Walters
voted against an amendment that would “reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program, under the Energy
Conservation and Production Act, and the State Energy Program, under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act,
through FY 2020.” The program provides grants to improve energy efficiency grants in the homes of low-income
families. The amendment failed, 198-224. [CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15; HR 8, Vote #661, 12/02/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Incentivize Use Of Local Renewable Thermal Energy And Waste
Heat
Voted Against An Amendment To Incentivize Use Of Local Renewable Thermal Energy And Waste Heat. In
December 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure
Act that would “would incentivize local renewable thermal energy and waste heat such as combined heat and
power, and would provide technical assistance to eligible entities to establish distributed energy systems.” The
amendment was rejected 175-247. [HR 8, Vote #662, 12/02/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Require Notification To Land Owners When Federally Owned
Minerals Have Been Leased For Oil And Gas Development
Voted Against An Amendment To Require Notification To Land Owners When Federally Owned Minerals
Have Been Leased For Oil And Gas Development. In December 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to
the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act that would “would require the Department of the

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Interior to notify land owners when federally owned minerals beneath their land have been leased for oil and gas
development.” The amendment was rejected 206-216. [HR 8, Vote #663, 12/02/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/02/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Lift Ban On Exporting Oil
Voted For An Amendment To Lift Ban On Exporting Oil. In December 2015, Walters voted for an amendment
to the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act that would “allow the export of crude oil produced in
the United States by removing the export ban imposed by the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The
amendment would prohibit U.S. officials from imposing or enforcing restrictions on U.S. crude oil exports, and
would require separate reports on how lifting the ban will affect greenhouse gas emissions, national security, and
jobs for veterans and women.” The amendment was adopted 255-168. [HR 8, Vote #664, 12/02/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 12/02/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Repeal An EPA Rule Establishing Efficiency Standards For
Residential Wood Heaters
Voted For An Amendment To Repeal An EPA Rule Establishing Efficiency Standards For Residential Wood
Heaters. In December 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the North American Energy Security and
Infrastructure Act that would “repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's March 2015 rule titled, ‘Standards of
Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces,’
which establishes energy efficiency standards for residential wood heaters.” The amendment was adopted 247-177.
[HR 8, Vote #669, 12/03/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/03/15]

Voted Against Clean Energy Development
Voted Against Clean Energy Development. In December 2015, Walters voted against a motion to “recommit the
bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with instructions to report back to the House with an amendment
that would remove market barriers that inhibit the development of renewable energy infrastructure in response to
the scientific consensus on climate change.” The motion to recommit failed 243-180. [HR 8, Vote #671, 12/3/15;
CQ Floor Votes, 12/3/15]

Voted For Comprehensive Energy Bill Which Authorized Crude Oil Exports
Voted For Comprehensive Energy Bill Which Authorized Crude Oil Exports. In December 2015, Walters
voted for a bill that “that would revise national energy efficiency standards, require the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission to designate at least 10 corridors across federal lands in the Eastern U.S. where pipelines could be
built, and require the Department of Energy to expedite decisions on applications to export liquefied natural gas. As
amended, the bill would create a permitting process for cross-border infrastructure projects, allow U.S. export of
crude oil, prohibit U.S. officials from imposing or enforcing restrictions on U.S. crude oil exports, require the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to satisfy regulatory planning and review requirements, place a filing
deadline on judicial cases involving energy projects on federal lands, require studies on barriers to the export of
natural energy resources and on the shipment of crude oil, and incentivize community solar projects.” The bill
passed 249-174. [HR 8, Vote #672, 12/3/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/3/15]
The North American Energy Security And Infrastructure Act Intended To Bolster The Strategic
Petroleum Reserve. “The bill is a large energy package that supporters say reinvests in the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve, modernizes energy infrastructure against cyber attacks, severe weather and electromagnetic pulse, and streamlines the approval process for liquefied natural gas export projects.”
[Washington Examiner, 11/27/15]

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Voted For Lifting The 40-Year Ban On Crude Oil Exports
Voted For Blocking A Motion To Halt Lifting The 40-Year Ban On Crude Oil Exports. In December 2015,
Walters voted for blocking a motion to halt lifting a crude oil export ban. According to the Democratic Leader,
“The Democratic Previous Question would stop Republicans from lifting the 40-year old ban on crude oil exports,
protecting vital American refinery jobs and low gas prices from Republicans’ spectacular special-interest
giveaway.” The previous question carried, 244-177. A vote against the previous question was to prevent lifting the
crude oil export ban. [H Res 566, Vote #701, 12/17/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 12/17/15]

Voted For Bill To Streamline The Permitting Process For Pipelines And Natural Gas Exports.
Voted For Bill To Streamline The Permitting Process For Pipelines And Natural Gas Exports. In May 2016,
Walters voted for the House version of the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016. The
bill, as amended, that would increase the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authority with regard to
licensing and permitting of natural gas pipelines and hydropower projects, and would set statutory deadlines for
agencies. It also would set a deadline for the Energy Department to approve or deny applications to export natural
gas to within 30 days of the bill's enactment or the close of the application's public comment period, whichever is
later. The bill would require FERC to facilitate voluntary information sharing between federal, state, and local
authorities and operators and users of the U.S. bulk power system. It would deem mining operations of "strategic
and critical minerals" as "infrastructure projects" as described in a 2012 presidential order regarding permitting of
infrastructure projects. The measure also would require that additional water be pumped south from Northern
California when water levels in the state are generally low rather than retaining water in the north for habitat
restoration and other environmental purposes. [S 2012, Vote #250, 5/25/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/25/16]

Environment
Voted For Prohibiting EPA Regulations That Relied Upon Non-Public Scientific Research,
Limiting EPA’s Ability To Combat Pollution And Climate Change
Voted For Prohibiting EPA Regulations That Relied Upon Non-Public Scientific Research. In March 2015,
Walters voted for a bill that “prohibits EPA from proposing, finalizing or disseminating a rule or other ‘covered
action’ unless all scientific and technical information used to decide upon the rule is made available to the public so
the research can be independently analyzed and reproduced.” The bill passed 241 to 175. [HR 1030, Vote #125,
3/18/15; CQ House Action Reports, 3/13/15]
Would Limit EPA’s Ability To Write Regulations To Combat Pollution And Climate Change. “Critics
say the bill would severely handicap the EPA’s ability to write regulations necessary to fight pollution and
climate change and protect the environment and human health, and would require the EPA to violate patient
confidentiality. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy has criticized the accusation from the GOP, saying
transparency and sound science are among the agency’s priorities.” [The Hill, 2/27/15]

Voted For Amendment Limiting Water Used To “Flush Fish Diseases Out Of Klamath River”
Voted For Amendment Limiting Water Used To “Flush Fish Diseases Out Of Klamath River.” In May 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment limiting the amount of water released from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River,
which protects salmon from becoming infected by fish diseases. “An amendment to a House appropriations bill to
limit the amount of water sent down the Trinity River has come under fire from fish and wildlife groups that say the
move could lead to a massive fish die-off downstream in the Klamath River. The amendment, by U.S. Rep. Doug
LaMalfa, R-Richvale, would prohibit releasing more water from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River in late
summer to keep salmon from becoming sickened by fish diseases. LaMalfa said the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation,
which controls the dam, should not be allowed to send more water downstream than allowed under 15-year-old

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agreement called the ‘Record of Decision.’” The amendment passed, 228 to 183. [H.R. 2028, Vote #213, 5/01/15;
Record Searchlight, 5/07/15]
Amendment Limited Amount Of Water Released From Dam Into Trinity River. “An amendment to a
House appropriations bill to limit the amount of water sent down the Trinity River has come under fire from
fish and wildlife groups that say the move could lead to a massive fish die-off downstream in the Klamath
River. The amendment, by U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, would prohibit releasing more water from
Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River in late summer to keep salmon from becoming sickened by fish diseases.”
[Record Searchlight, 5/07/15]
Record Searchlight: 2012-2015: U.S. Bureau Of Reclamation Sent Higher Levels Of Colder Water To
“Flush Disease-Causing Pathogens Out Of the River.” “During the past three years, the bureau has sent
higher levels of colder water down the river to flush fish diseases out of the Klamath River. In the fall
thousands of salmon annually swim up the Klamath River, crowding into pools, where fish diseases can spread
in the warmer water conditions. The past three years, the bureau has used water from the Trinity, which flows
into the Klamath, to flush disease-causing pathogens out of the river, ease fish crowding and lower the water
temperature.” [Record Searchlight, 5/07/15]
During Fall, Thousands Of Fish Swim Up Klamath River, Crowding Into Pools, Where Fish Diseases
Spread In Warmer Temperatures. “During the past three years, the bureau has sent higher levels of colder
water down the river to flush fish diseases out of the Klamath River. In the fall thousands of salmon annually
swim up the Klamath River, crowding into pools, where fish diseases can spread in the warmer water
conditions. The past three years, the bureau has used water from the Trinity, which flows into the Klamath, to
flush disease-causing pathogens out of the river, ease fish crowding and lower the water temperature.” [Record
Searchlight, 5/07/15]
Fisheries And Environmental Groups Believed Measure Had Potential To Cause Massive Fish Die Offs.
“An amendment to a House appropriations bill to limit the amount of water sent down the Trinity River has
come under fire from fish and wildlife groups that say the move could lead to a massive fish die-off
downstream in the Klamath River. The amendment, by U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, would prohibit
releasing more water from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River in late summer to keep salmon from becoming
sickened by fish diseases. LaMalfa said the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which controls the dam, should not be
allowed to send more water downstream than allowed under 15-year-old agreement called the ‘Record of
Decision.’ … The amendment was added to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which the House
approved last week.” [Record Searchlight, 5/07/15]
Pacific Coast Federation Of Fishermen’s Association Believed Fish Kill Would Negatively Affect West
Coast Commercial And Recreational Fishing Industry. “Glen Spain, Northwest regional director of the
Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, said a fish kill would also hurt the West Coast
commercial and recreational fishing industry. ‘Again, it’s going to affect the economy of the whole Northern
California if we have another fish kill,’ Spain said.” [Record Searchlight, 5/07/15]
Higher Flows Into River Meant Less Water Was Piped Into Powerhouses, Forcing Redding To Buy
More Expensive Electricity Elsewhere. “Higher flows down the Trinity River mean that less water is piped
over the mountains from Lewiston Lake to the Carr Powerhouse at Whiskeytown Lake and the Spring Creek
Powerhouse at Keswick Lake. When those two powerhouses generate less electricity, Redding Electric Utility
has to purchase more expensive power from other sources, Eastman said. ‘Requiring the Bureau to maintain
Trinity flows under the Record of Decision keeps more water available to all Central Valley Project water
recipients, including Redding and agriculture in the North State,’ he said. REU pays about $6.5 million per year
for electricity from the Western Area Power Administration, which distributes the power, said Barry Tippin,
Redding’s assistant city manager. The city pays hundreds of thousands of dollars more for power if it has to get
electricity from other sources when hydropower generation runs low, he said.” [Record Searchlight, 5/07/15]

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Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Funds Used To Regulate “Agricultural Activities” Identified As
Exemptions Under Clean Water Act
Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Funds Used To Regulate “Agricultural Activities” Identified As
Exemptions Under Clean Water Act. In May 2015, Walters voted for an amendment prohibiting the use of funds
to regulate certain agricultural activities under the Clean Water Act. “LaMalfa, R-Calif., amendment that would
prohibit funds made available under the act from being used to regulate agricultural activities identified as
exemptions under certain sections of the Clean Water Act.” The amendment passed, 239 to174. [ H.R. 2028, Vote
#212, 5/01/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/01/15]

Voted For Amendment To Block Bureau Of Reclamation From Buying Water To Increase
Instream Flow To Help Fish
Voted For Amendment To Block Bureau Of Reclamation From Buying Water To Increase Instream Flow
To Help Fish. In May 2015, Walters voted for amendment to prohibit the buying of water for the purpose of
enhancing river flow to help fish. “The House briefly debated at about 1:20 a.m. Friday, and eventually approved
along nearly party lines, an amendment by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., that would block the Bureau of
Reclamation from buying water for the purpose of supplementing river flows to help fish.” The amendment passed,
228 to 183. [HR 2028, Vote #211, 5/01/15; Associated Press, 5/01/15]
U.S. Bureau Of Reclamation Public Affairs Officer: Major Water Purchases Were Made To Meet Water
Quality Standards. “Rep. Tom McClintock’s amendment to forbid federal agencies from purchasing water
during California’s catastrophic drought in order to release it into rivers to meet environmental requirements
was adopted May1 as part of the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations
Act. The amendment was adopted on a vote of 226-9, and final passage of the Appropriations Act on a vote of
230-7. … Public Affairs Officer Erin Curtis said the agency’s major water purchases in recent years have been
on the San Joaquin River in order to comply with the Vernalis Adaptive Management Plan intended to meet
water quality standards at Vernalis, not far from where the Stanislaus River meets the San Joaquin River.”
[Calaveras Enterprise, 5/08/15]
U.S. Bureau Of Reclamation Public Affairs Officer: Bureau Required By Law To Release Water To
Protect Water Quality, Fish And Wildlife. “Curtis noted in an email that the bureau is required by a variety
of environmental laws to release water to protect water quality as well as fish and wildlife. Among the
beneficiaries of those releases are farms and cities that draw water from the San Joaquin River Delta.”
[Calaveras Enterprise, 5/08/15]
Farms And Cities Benefit From Releases. “Among the beneficiaries of those releases are farms and cities that
draw water from the San Joaquin River Delta.” [Calaveras Enterprise, 5/08/15]
Calaveras Enterprise: “Flows From The Stanislaus River Help Dilute Salt Contamination That Would
Otherwise Render Water In the Delta Unusable For Irrigation.” “Rep. Tom McClintock’s amendment to
forbid federal agencies from purchasing water during California’s catastrophic drought in order to release it
into rivers to meet environmental requirements was adopted May1 as part of the House of Representatives’
Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Act. … Flows from the Stanislaus River help dilute salt
contamination that would otherwise render water in the delta unusable for irrigation and more expensive to treat
for drinking water.” [Calaveras Enterprise, 5/08/15]

Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Funding For Energy Department’s Climate Models Program
Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Funding For Energy Department’s Climate Models Program. In May
2015, Walters voted for amendment prohibiting funding for the Energy Department’s climate models program.
“The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Paul A. Gosar, R-Arizona, to the Energy and Water
Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The amendment would bar funding for the Energy

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Department’s Climate Model Development and Validation program. Gosar said funding Energy’s ‘duplicative and
wasteful’ climate modeling effort was not central to Energy’s mission and was redundant, given an abundance of
other global climate models being adopted by other U.S. and foreign governments and private businesses.” The
amendment passed, 224 to 184. [H.R. 2028, Vote #209, 5/01/15; Bangor Daily News, 5/08/15]
CQ Roll Call: Program “Evaluates Predictive Models Of The Earth’s Climate.” “Nearly all Democrats
united to vote against the $35.4 billion spending measure (HR 2028), which advanced by a vote of 240-177
after lawmakers debated amendments late into the night Thursday and early Friday. … Lawmakers also
approved an amendment 224-184 that would bar funding for a DOE program that evaluates predictive models
of the Earth's climate.” [CQ Roll Call, 5/01/15]

Voted For Undermining The Clean Water Act
Voted For Halting EPA’s Waters Of The United States Rulemaking Relating To Smaller Waterways That
Feed Into Larger Ones. In May 2015, Walters voted for the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act which “would
require the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw its Waters of the United States rule. The rule would
define the EPA’s oversight authority over streams, ponds and small waterways that feed into larger ones...”
According to Rep. Donna Edwards, “H.R. 1732 would halt the current Clean Water rulemaking, and require the
agencies to withdraw the proposed rule and restart the rulemaking process. This is after one million public
comments, a 208 day comment period, and over 400 public hearings.” The bill passed 261 to 155. [HR 1732, Vote
# 219, 5/12/15; The Hill, 4/29/15; Edwards Press Release, 4/29/15]
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Issuing Final Clean Water Rules If They Violated Previous Court
Decisions. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act proposed
by Rep. Donna Edwards. According to Edwards, “Under my amendment, the administration cannot expand the
scope beyond those water bodies covered prior to the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in those two cases, and it
cannot be inconsistent with Justices Scalia’s and Kennedy’s judicial opinions in Rapanos. In addition to that, they
can’t increase the regulation of ditches.” The amendment failed 167 to 248. [HR 1732, Vote #217, 5/12/15;
Edwards Press Release, 4/29/15]

Voted Against Protecting America’s Waterways To Ensure Safe Drinking Water Supply
Voted Against Protecting America’s Waterways To Ensure Safe Drinking Water Supply. In May 2015,
Walters voted against a motion that would “protect the quality of America’s water supply for safe drinking,
particularly in the Great Lakes, which has been affected by harmful algal blooms; drought mitigation in California
and the West; agriculture and irrigation; and flood and coastal storm protection from wetlands.” The motion failed
175 to 241. [HR 1732, Vote #218, 5/12/15; Democratic Leader, 5/12/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Listing Of Prairie Chicken As Threatened/Endangered
Voted For Prohibiting Listing Of Prairie Chicken As Threatened Or Endangered Species. In May 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment that would “prohibit the listing of the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened or
endangered species until 2021. The amendment also would de-list the American burying beetle as a threatened or
endangered species.” The amendment passed, 229-190. [H.R 1735, Vote #236, 5/15/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/15/16]

Voted For Allowing The Speaker Of The House And Senate Majority Leader To Appoint Members
To Committee Reviewing Energy Department Carbon Capture Research Program
Voted For Allowing The Speaker Of The House And Senate Majority Leader To Appoint Members To
Committee Reviewing Energy Department Carbon Capture Research Program. In May 2015, Walters voted
for an amendment that would allow the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to appoint
members to the STEM Education Advisory Panel and a second advisory committee that would oversee the Energy

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Department’s carbon capture and sequestration research program. The amendment passed 234 to 183. [HR 1806,
H.Amdt. 248, Vote #253, 5/20/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/20/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Shift $4 Million From BLM To Fish And Wildlife Service To Fight
Against Invasive Species
Voted Against Amendment To Shift $4 Million From BLM To Fish And Wildlife Service To Fight Against
Invasive Species. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to reduce the Bureau of Land Management by
$4,010,000 and increase the US Fish and Wildlife Service by $3,902,000. According to the amendment’s sponsor,
Rep. John Garamendi, “There is a problem in the [Sacramento-San Joaquin River] delta … The delta is being
totally overrun by water hyacinths. Other parts of the United States and the West are also finding these invasive
water squats plants plugging their pumps, reducing water supply … What this amendment does is address that
problem by adding $3,902,000 to the aquatic habitat and species conservation fund, thereby allowing the Federal
agencies to work with the State and local agencies to attack the aquatic plants … those who want to have more
water flowing south to the San Joaquin Valley and southern California’s great metropolitan areas, including Orange
County, ought to be in favor of unplugging the pumps and getting the water hyacinths reduced in the delta.” The
amendment failed, 181 to 244. [HR 2822, Vote #393, 7/08/15; Bill Summary, Library of Congress, 7/08/15, House
Congressional Record, Page H4733, 6/25/15]

Voted Against Reducing Funding For The Secretary Departmental Operations To Increase
Funding For The Environmental Programs And Management By More Than $1.9 Million
Voted Against Reducing Funding For The Secretary Departmental Operations To Increase Funding For The
Environmental Programs And Management By More Than $1.9 Million. In July 2015, Walters voted against
“an amendment to reduce funding for the Office of the Secretary Departmental Operations by 1,913,000 and
increase the funding for the Environmental Programs and Management by a similar amount..” The amendment
failed 188-239. [HR 2822, Vote #396, 7/08/15; H AMDT 550, 7/08/15
No Funds From The Act Could Be Used To Reclassify The West Indian Manatee From An Endangered
Species To A Threatened Species. “None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to consider a
petition to reclassify the West Indian manatee from an endangered species to a threatened species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973.” [CQ Floor Amendment Analysis, 7/07/15]
Environmental Programs And Management Is Focused On Running Programs To Reduce Negative
Environmental Impacts. “Environmental management programs support the NIEHS Environmental Policy and
the overall goal of reducing negative environmental impacts. These programs were established to assure
compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Each program includes specific requirements
that are documented in the NIEHS EMS Manual as well as a corresponding written plan, procedure, or instruction.”
[National Institute of Environmental health Sciences, accessed 10/21/15]

Voted Against Ending Prohibition On Using Funds To Implement Coastal And Marine Spatial
Planning And Management Components Of The National Ocean Policy
Voted Against Ending Prohibition On Using Funds To Implement Coastal And Marine Spatial Planning
And Management Components Of The National Ocean Policy. In July 2015, Walters voted against “an
amendment to strike section 425, which prohibits the use of funds to further implement coastal and marine spatial
planning and management components of the National Ocean Policy” The amendment failed 191-238. [HR 2822,
Vote #398, 7/08/15; H AMDT 568, 7/08/15]
Coastal And Marine Spatial Planning Was Recommended By Task Force On Ocean Policy Started By
President Obama. “On June 12, 2009, President Obama signed a memorandum establishing the Interagency
Ocean Policy Task Force, led by the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Then, on July 19, 2010,
this task force released a set of final recommendations that set a new direction for improved stewardship of the

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ocean, our coasts, and the Great Lakes.” [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, accessed
10/21/15]
Costal And Marine Spatial Planning Involves Agencies Working Together And Sharing Information To
Preserve Coasts And Ocean Ecosystems. “Coastal and marine spatial planning—or marine planning—is a
science-based tool that regions can use to address specific ocean management challenges and advance their
goals for economic development and conservation. Just as federal agencies work with states, tribes, local
governments, and others to manage forests, grasslands, and other areas, they also can use marine planning to
coordinate activities among all coastal and ocean interests and provide the opportunity to share information.
This process is designed to decrease user conflict, improve planning and regulatory efficiencies, decrease
associated costs and delays, engage affected communities and stakeholders, and preserve critical ecosystem
functions and services.” [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, accessed 10/21/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Maintain Endangered Species Protections For Gray Wolves,
Sage-Grouse, And Long-Eared Bats
Voted Against An Amendment To Maintain Endangered Species Protections For Gray Wolves, SageGrouse, And Long-Eared Bats. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to maintain endangered
species protections for gray wolves, sage-grouse, and long-eared bats. The “House Interior Appropriations bill
(H.R. 2822) which, as usual, contained numerous anti-ESA riders. One would strip gray wolves in Wyoming and
the Great Lakes of ESA protections. One would eliminate tools that have been developed by industry and federal
and state governments to protect the greater sage grouse and limit our options to properly manage this species and
its habitat. One would increase the threats to the threatened northern long-eared bat.” The amendment failed 243 to
186. [HR 2822, H.AMDT.582, Vote #404, 7/08/15; Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/08/15;
NRDC June & July 2015 Legislative Threats to the Endangered Species Act, 8/03/15]

Voted Against Voted Against An Amendment That Sought To Disrupt The Ivory Market And
Prevent Killing Of Elephants For Their Ivory
Voted Against Voted Against An Amendment That Sought To Disrupt The Ivory Market And Prevent
Killing Of Elephants For Their Ivory. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have sought
to disrupt the ivory market and prevent killing of elephants for their ivory. The amendment “would block
implementation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules and policies necessary to disrupt ivory markets and ensure
that U.S. citizens do not contribute to the ongoing slaughter of African elephants.” The amendment failed 244 to
183. [HR 2822, H.AMDT.584, Vote #405, 7/08/15; Congressional Quarterly’s House Action Reports, 7/08/15;
NRDC June & July 2015 Legislative Threats to the Endangered Species Act, 8/03/15]

Voted For Amendment Cutting Funds By One Percent Across-The-Board For The Department Of
The Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016
Voted For Amendment Cutting Funds By One Percent Across-The-Board For The Department Of The
Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016. In July 2015, Walters voted for the
Blackburn amendment cutting funds from the Department Of The Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies
Appropriations Act Of 2016 by one percent across-the-board. The amendment failed, 168 to 258. [HR 2822,
Amendment #59, Vote #407, 7/07/15]

Voted For Amendment Prohibiting President From Creating National Monuments Against Local
Objection In States, Including Oregon, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah And Nevada
Voted For Amendment Prohibiting President From Creating National Monuments Against Local
Objection In States, Including Oregon, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah And Nevada. In July
2015, Walters voted for an amendment blocking the President from creating National Monuments in

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certain counties if there was local objection. “Cresent Hardy introduced an amendment to an Interior
Department bill that would block Obama from creating monuments in areas with local opposition. His
amendment made its way into the bill on a 222-206 vote, and lists counties in Nevada, Arizona,
California, New Mexico, Oregon and Utah as off-limits. ‘This Antiquities Act has been abused,’ Hardy
said in an interview Friday. ‘I am a huge supporter of protecting certain lands, but I think there's a right
process to go through it.’ Hardy accused Obama and Reid of pushing the Nevada monument to burnish
their legacies.” The amendment passed, 222 to 206. [HR 2822, Vote #409, 7/07/15; Star-Tribune,
7/10/15]
Voted For Expediting Environmental Reviews Of Logging And Underbrush Removal Projects On
Tribal And Federal Lands, But Would Impose Barriers To Challenge Projects In Court
Voted For Expediting Environmental Reviews Of Logging And Underbrush Removal Projects On Tribal
And Federal Lands. In July 2015, Walters voted for the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 that “would speed
up environmental reviews of logging and underbrush removal projects on tribal and federal lands. The Obama
administration opposes the measure … The bill would allow shortened environmental reviews for projects to
remove trees after natural disasters such as floods, landslides or insect or disease outbreaks; tree removal to comply
with forest management plans such as wildlife habitat improvement; and thinning to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Democrats questioned a provision that would require individuals or groups that want to challenge approved projects
in court to post bonds large enough to cover estimated legal fees and expenses.” The bill passed, 262 to 167, and
then referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. [HR 2647, Vote #428, 7/09/15; CQ
News, 7/09/15]
The Office Of Management And Budget Claimed HR 2647 Will Undermine Public Trust In Forest
Management Projects. “HR 2647 includes several provisions that will undermine collaborative, landscapescale forest restoration by undermining public trust in forest management projects and by limiting public
participation in decision-making.” [Office of Management and Budget, 7/08/15]
Would Also Reduce Available Funding In The Forest Service’s Budget For Restoration And Risk
Reduction Programs. “[T]he requirement in H.R. 2647 to fully fund the ten-year average for wildland fire
suppression would mean that less funding is available each year in the agencies’ budgets for restoration and
risk reduction programs as it is diverted to the ever-increasing ten-year average.” [Office of Management and
Budget, 7/08/15]
Would Make It More Difficult To Challenge Forest Restoration Projects In Court. “[T]he Administration
opposes provisions in the bill that require litigants to post a bond when challenging forest restoration projects.
As the Forest Service has demonstrated, the best way to address concerns about litigation is to develop
restoration projects in partnership with broad stakeholder interests through a transparent process informed by
the best available science.” [Office of Management and Budget, 7/08/15]

Voted For Providing Klamath River Basin Contractors More Formal Role In The Endangered
Species Act Consultation Process
Voted For Providing Klamath River Basin Contractors More Formal Role In The Endangered Species Act
Consultation Process. In July 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would provide contractors operating at
the Klamath Project in Oregon and California, if Reclamation initiates actions under the Endangered Species Act,
all the "rights and responsibilities" extended to applicants in the consultation process. The amendment was adopted
by a vote of 246-172. [HR 2898, Vote #444, 7/16/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/15/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Prevent “Further Evaluation Or Adoption” Of Environmental
Impact Processes That Did Not Address Risks Associated With Climate Change

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Voted Against Amendment To Prevent “Further Evaluation Or Adoption” Of Environmental Impact
Processes That Did Not Address Risks Associated With Climate Change. In September 2015, Walters voted
against amendment that “sought to prevent further evaluation or adoption of an alternative that does not adequately
address risks associated with flooding, wildfire, and climate change.” The amendment “would reform the review
process for the environmental impact of federally-funded construction projects. The goal of these reforms would be
to streamline the review process under the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA. The bill also would
prohibit the consideration of the ‘social cost of carbon’ in any environmental review or decision making process.”
The bill failed, 170 to 228. [H Amdt 699, Vote #508, 9/25/15; Govtrack, 9/25/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Include Impact On Low-Income And Minority Communities In
Environmental Impact Statements For New Construction Projects
Voted Against An Amendment To Include Impact On Low-Income And Minority Communities In
Environmental Impact Statements For New Construction Projects. In September 2015, Walters voted against
an amendment to include potential impacts on low-income and minority communities in environmental impact
statements for new construction projects. “The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Raul M.
Grijalva, D-Ariz., to the RAPID Act (H.R. 348). The amendment would require regulators to include impacts on
low-income and minority communities in their assessments of environmental impact statements for construction
projects. Grijalva said the requirement would seek to fulfill ‘the promise of environmental justice for all
communities.’” The amendment passed 320 to 88. [HR 348, Vote #509, 9/25/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment,
9/25/15; Albany Herald, 10/04/15]
The Amendment Was Part Of The RAPID Act, Which Streamlined Environmental Review Processes
For Infrastructure Projects. “The House passed legislation on Friday to streamline the environmental review
process for infrastructure projects. The bill passed largely along party lines by a vote of 233-170, with seven
mostly centrist Democrats joining all Republicans in support. Under the measure, federal agencies would only
have to use one environmental impact statement and one environmental assessment as required by the National
Environmental Policy Act.” [The Hill, 9/25/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Allow State, Local, And Tribal Officials To Extend Deadlines
For Environmental Impact Studies
Voted Against An Amendment To Allow State, Local, And Tribal Officials To Extend Deadlines For
Environmental Impact Studies. In September 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have
allowed state, local, and tribal officials to extend deadlines for environmental impact studies. The amendment failed
179 to 230. [HR 348, Vote #510, 9/25/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 9/25/15]
Amendment Was Part Of The RAPID Act, Which Rejected Inclusion Of Social Cost Of Carbon And
Required Environmental Impact Studies To Be Completed Within Two Years. “The House passed a bill
(HR 348) to scale back the National Environmental Policy Act as a regulator of large construction projects in
the United States. The bill disavows the social cost of carbon emissions; sets a two-year deadline for
completing environmental reviews; requires lawsuits challenging reviews to be filed within 180 days; limits the
number of reviews per project; authorizes states to prepare alternative environmental assessments; and allows
agencies to accept secondary rather than original analyses of environmental effects.” [Washington Post,
10/01/15]

Voted Against Amendment Excluding Projects That Would Limit Access To Hunting Or Fishing,
Affect Endangered Species Or Automatically Approved By Lack Of Agency Decision
Voted Against Amendment To Exclude Projects That Would Limit Access To Hunting Or Fishing, Affect
Endangered Species Or Automatically Approved By Lack Of Agency Decision. In September 2015, Walters
voted against an amendment “that would exclude projects that would limit access to or opportunities for hunting or
fishing, or that would affect an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act from the bill’s

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provision that would automatically approve projects if the agency has not made a decision within the bill’s
deadlines.” The bill stipulated a deadline of between 90 and 120 days. The amendment failed, 187 to 223. [HR 348,
Amendment #6, Vote #512, 9/25/15; CQ, 9/25/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Agencies From Using Social Cost Of Carbon In Environmental
Reviews And Decision Making
Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Agencies From Using Social Cost Of Carbon In Environmental Reviews
And Decision Making. In September 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have removed
language “prohibit[ing] agencies from using the social cost of carbon in an environmental review or environmental
decision making process.” The amendment failed 179 to 229. [HR 348, Vote #513, 9/25/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Federal Agencies From Considering Greenhouse Gasses And Their Link To
Climate Change When Reviewing Environmental Permits For Government Construction Projects
Voted For Prohibiting Federal Agencies From Considering Greenhouse Gasses And Their Link To Climate
Change When Reviewing Environmental Permits For Government Construction Projects. In September 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to HR 348 that would “bar federal agencies from using draft guidance for
accounting for greenhouse gas emissions and their link to climate change in reviewing environmental permits for
federal government construction projects.” The amendment passed 223 to 186. [HR 348, Vote #514, 9/25/15;
Citizen Times, 10/02/15]

Voted For Weakening Environmental Review, Including Banning Carbon Costs Considerations, Of
Major Federal Actions Related To Construction Projects
Voted For Weakening Environmental Review, Including Banning Carbon Costs Considerations, Of Major
Federal Actions Related To Construction Projects. In September 2015, Walters voted for the Responsibly and
Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2015 (RAPID Act) which would weaken the environmental review
and permitting process for federal construction projects. “This bill establishes procedures to streamline the
regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process for major federal actions that are
construction activities undertaken, reviewed, or funded by federal agencies. … No more than one environmental
impact statement and one environmental assessment for a project must be prepared under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for a project, except for supplemental environmental documents
prepared under NEPA or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order. After the lead agency issues
a record of decision, federal agencies may only rely on the environmental document prepared by the lead agency.
… A lead agency may not use the social cost of carbon in the environmental review or environmental decision
making process.” The bill passed, 233 to 170. [HR 348, Vote #518, 9/25/15; CRS, 1/14/15]
The RAPID Act Was Opposed By The Obama Administration. “The Administration strongly opposes H.R.
348, which would undercut responsible decisionmaking and public involvement in the Federal environmental
review and permitting processes. As the Administration said when virtually identical legislation was considered
previously, H.R. 348 would increase litigation, regulatory delays, and potentially force agencies to approve a
project if the review and analysis cannot be completed before the proposed arbitrary deadlines. This legislation
would complicate the regulatory process and create two sets of standards for Federal agencies to follow to
review projects – one for "construction projects" and one for all other Federal actions, such as rulemakings or
management plans.” [Office of Management and Budget, Statement of Administration Policy, 9/16/15]
Voted Against Preventing The Weakening Of Any Provisions That Preserve Safe Drinking Water,
Private Property Rights, And the Health, Safety, And Sovereignty Of Native American Tribes. In
September 2015 Walters voted against a motion that would ensure provisions that safeguard drinking water,
private property rights, and Native American sovereignty rights would not be weakened by the RAPID Act.
The motion failed 175 to 229. [HR 348, Vote #517, 9/25/15; Motion to Recommit, 9/25/15]

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill That Would Fund Local And National Parks, Forests,
And Historical Places
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill That Would Fund Local And National Parks, Forests, And
Wildlife Refuges. In October 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of the Land and Water Conservation
Act, a bill that provides funds and support for local and national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and historical
places. The previous question passed, 243 to 184. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill
to be considered. [H.Res. 481, Vote #555, 10/21/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/21/15]

Voted Against Amendment That Would Eliminate Mining Industry Giveaways
Voted Against Amendment That Would Eliminate Mining Industry Giveaways. In October 2015, Walters
voted against an amendment to the National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act that would eliminate
giveaways to the mining industry by declassifying sand, gravel, and clay as “strategic and critical” national security
minerals, a designation that would “reduce or eliminate environmental reviews, and give mining companies control
over the timing of permitting decisions, for … mining operations … involving strategic or critical minerals. It does
this by defining ‘strategic and critical’ minerals so broadly that they would include … materials such as sand, clay,
[and] gravel…” Democratic Rep. Alan Lowenthal’s amendment “[c]larifies that the definition of ‘Strategic and
Critical Minerals’ only includes the minerals identified by the National Research Council (NRC) as strategic and
critical minerals (and any additional minerals added by the Secretary that meet the NRC's criteria), and does not
include sand, gravel or clay.” The amendment failed, 176 to 253. [H.R. 1937, Vote #560, 10/22/15; House Rules
Committee, accessed 1/22/16; Office of the Democratic Whip, 10/22/15]

Voted Against Amendment Ensuring Environmental Impact Reviews For Mining Permits
Voted Against Amendment To Mining Deregulation Bill Ensuring Environmental Impact Reviews For
Mining Permits. In October 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the National Strategic and Critical
Minerals Production Act that would ensure environmental impact reviews for mining permits. “The bill would
reduce or eliminate environmental reviews, and give mining companies control over the timing of permitting
decisions, for virtually all types of mining operations on federal public land… [I]t requires the Interior Department
to waive compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) if the federal or state permitting process
is deemed ‘adequate’… Dingell Amendment … [e]nsures that mining permits are fully reviewed under the National
Environmental Policy Act.” The amendment failed, 181 to 248. [HR 1937, Vote #561, 10/11/15; CQ Floor Votes,
10/22/15; Office of the Democratic Whip, 10/22/15]
Evidence Of “Environmental Damage” From Rare Earth Mining. “Republicans pushed a bill through the
House Thursday that allows the government to exempt gold, copper, silver and uranium mining on federal land
from formal environmental reviews. … China is by far the world's largest producer of rare earth minerals. But
in June, China's cabinet issued a paper saying that poor regulation of mining there had caused widespread
environmental damage. In the U.S., there has also been evidence of environmental damage. The process not
only disturbs land, uncovering naturally radioactive materials and toxic metals in rock and soil, but the
chemicals and compounds used to refine the minerals can also cause contamination.” [Associated Press,
7/12/12]

Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of New Regulations Mandating Steep Cuts In Greenhouse Gas
Emissions From Existing U.S. Power Plants
Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of New Regulations Forcing Steep Cuts In Greenhouse Gas Emissions
From Existing U.S. Power Plants. In December 2015, Walters voted for a resolution that would “disapprove of
the Environmental Protection Agency emissions rule for existing power plants issued on Oct. 23, 2015. The
resolution provides that the rule will have no force or effect. The EPA rule sets different emissions targets for 49
states based on their existing energy profile and requires each state to reduce emissions by a certain amount by
2030. Under the rule, states are required to submit proposed plans on how to reduce emissions to the EPA by June

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2016, with the agency evaluating whether the plans reduce emissions and are enforceable.” The resolution was
adopted by a vote of 242-180: [S J RES 24, Vote #650, 12/1/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/01/15]

Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of New Regulations Mandating Steep Cuts In Greenhouse Gas
Emissions From Future U.S. Power Plants
Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of New Regulations Mandating Steep Cuts In Greenhouse Gas
Emissions From Future U.S. Power Plants. In December 2015, Walters voted for the passage of a resolution that
would “disapprove of the Environmental Protection Agency emissions rule for new power plants issued on Oct. 23,
2015. The resolution provides that the rule will have no force or effect. The EPA rule sets specific emission limits
for new fossil-fuel electrical power plants, limiting large new natural-gas-fired turbines to 1,000 pounds of carbon
dioxide per megawatt-hour and smaller turbines to 1,100 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt-hour, with the
option of averaging emissions over multiple years to allow for operational flexibility.” The resolution was adopted
235-188. [S J RES 23, Vote #651, 12/1/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/01/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Allow Some Voluntary Vegetation Management Without Being Held
Liable For Wildlife Damage
Voted For An Amendment To Allow Some Voluntary Vegetation Management Without Being Held Liable
For Wildlife Damage. In December 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the North American Energy
Security and Infrastructure Act that would “permit voluntary vegetation management within 150 feet of certain
right-of-ways near structures for selective thinning and fuel reduction without being held liable for wildlife damage,
loss, or injury, including the cost of fire suppression, except in cases of gross negligence or criminal misconduct.”
The amendment was adopted 252-170. [HR 8, Vote #668, 12/03/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/03/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Prohibit The North American Energy Security And
Infrastructure Act From Taking Effect Until Carbon Impacts Are Analyzed
Voted Against An Amendment To Prohibit The North American Energy Security And Infrastructure Act
From Taking Effect Until Carbon Impacts Are Analyzed. In December 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment to the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act that would “prohibit the provisions of
the bill from taking effect until after the Energy Information Administration has analyzed and published a report on
the carbon impacts of its provisions.” The amendment failed 181-243. [HR 8, Vote #670, 12/03/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 12/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Require Website Post Number Of Environmental Reviews Initiated
& Total Average Cost And Time For Infrastructure Projects
Voted Against Amendment To Require Website Post Number Of Environmental Reviews Initiated & Total
Average Cost And Time For Infrastructure Projects. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment
“that would specify that a website required under the bill that would make publicly available the status of
infrastructure projects that require environmental review would need to include the total number of environmental
reviews that were initiated and the total average cost and time to conduct environmental reviews.” The amendment
failed, 196 to 225. [HR 22, Vote #587, 11/03/15; CQ, 11/03/15]

Voted Against A Measure To Ensure The Underlying Bill Wouldn’t Prevent Agencies From
Assessing A Proposal’s Contributions To Climate Change
Voted Against A Measure To Ensure The Underlying Bill Wouldn’t Prevent Agencies From Assessing A
Proposal’s Contribution To Climate Change. In October 2015, Waltersvoted against a “motion to recommit the
bill to the House Natural Resources Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an amendment
that would state that the bill would not limit the authority of the lead permitting agency to assess the proposed

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activity's potential contribution to climate change.” The amendment failed 184-246. [HR 1937, Vote #564,
10/22/15; CQ, 10/22/15]

Voted For Blocking Clean Air Act Rules Governing The Emissions Of Air Pollutants From Brick
And Clay Manufacturers
Voted For Blocking Clean Air Act Rules Governing The Emissions Of Air Pollutants From Brick And Clay
Manufacturers. In March 2016, Walters voted for a bill that would prohibit the EPA from regulating emissions of
air pollutants caused by the manufacturing of brick and clay products. “The bill would prohibit the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing two 2015 final Clean Air Act rules governing the emissions of air
pollutants: the Brick and Structural Clay Products rule and the final Clay Ceramics Manufacturing… H.R. 4557
would delay implementation of these rules until ligation related to the rules is completed, ‘judgment becomes final,
and (is) no longer subject to further appeal or review.’” [HR 4557, Vote #109, 3/03/16; Office of the Democratic
Whip, 3/03/16]
Bill Supported By The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce. “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce… strongly supports
H.R. 4557… The bill would ensure that the U.S. brick industry will not be forced to comply with the Brick
Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) air quality issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) until after judicial challenges to the rule are resolved. … The Chamber released a report last
month examining how the new Brick MACT rule could devastate the U.S. brick manufacturing industry… It is
important that American industries are not unfairly penalized when they are compelled to comply with costly
rules that are later overturned by the courts. This wasteful and unreasonable outcome must be avoided.” [U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, 3/03/16]
Environmental Groups And LWV Opposed Bill, Cited Harmful Toxins Emitted From Facilities. “[B]rick
manufacturing facilities … emit mercury, a dangerous neurotoxin that harms children’s developing brains, and
other dangerous toxins including arsenic and chromium, that are known to cause cancer. … The BRICK Act
aims to help the polluters avoid regulation, since it seeks to further delay implementation of toxic air pollution
standards for brick facilities until every polluter’s lawsuit has been fully litigated and appealed, including to the
Supreme Court. … Not only would the BRICK Act delay needed health protections, exposing Americans to
more deadly toxic air pollution, but the BRICK Act would also insert the legislative branch into ongoing
litigation and interfere with the authority of our judicial branch of government.” [League of Women Voters,
3/02/16]

Voted For Delisting Gray Wolves
Voted For An Amendment To Remove Gray Wolves From The Endangered Species List. In February 2016,
Waltersvoted for an amendment which “would reinstate the 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decisions to
remove the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming from protection under the Endangered Species
Act.” The amendment was adopted 232-171. [HR 2406, Vote #97, CQ, 2/26/16]
2014: Federal Judge “Threw Out An Obama Administration Decision To Remove The Gray Wolf …
From The Endangered Species List – A Decision That Will Ban Further Wolf Hunting.” “A federal
judge on Friday threw out an Obama administration decision to remove the gray wolf population in the
western Great Lakes region from the endangered species list -- a decision that will ban further wolf hunting
and trapping in three states.” [CBS News/AP, 12/19/14]

Voted Against Designating The Coastal Plain Of ANWR As Wilderness, Hindering The Efforts To
Drill For Oil There
Voted Against Designate The Coastal Plain Of The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge As Wilderness. In
February 2016, Waltersvoted against an amendment which “would designate the coastal plain of the Arctic

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National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, and therefore a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.” The
amendment failed 176-227. [HR 2406, Vote #99, CQ, 2/26/16]
Designating The Coastal Area Of ANWR A Wilderness “Would Put Oil Development In The Coastal
Plain Further Out Of Reach.” “Alaska’s congressional delegation has long sought oil exploration and
production in ANWR, but there has been a stalemate over that idea for decades, with environmental groups
strongly opposed and clashing with pro-development forces. Over 7 million acres of the refuge are
currently managed as wilderness. Obama is asking Congress to approve another 12 million acres as
wilderness, including the coastal plain. … Both sides of the long-running debate have said a wilderness
expansion would put oil development in the coastal plain further out of reach.” [Alaska Dispatch News,
4/03/15]

Voted For Resolution Disapproving Of “Waters Of The United States” Rule, Which Expanded
Jurisdiction Of EPA And Army Corps Of Engineers Under Clean Water Act
Voted For Congressional Disapproval Of “Waters Of The United States” Rule, Which Expanded
Jurisdiction Of EPA And Army Corps Of Engineers Under Clean Water Act. In January 2016, Walters voted
for a resolution expressing congressional disapproval of the “Waters of the United States” rule. “The Obama
administration announced new protections Wednesday for thousands of waterways and wetlands … On its face, the
Waters of the United States rule is largely a technical document, defining which rivers, streams, lakes and marshes
fall under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. … The
agencies and their supporters say the safety of drinking water and stream health are threatened because of weak
state and local regulation and a lack of enforcement. The rule is meant to make it clearer which waterways EPA and
the Corps of Engineers can oversee under the 43-year-old Clean Water Act, which covers ‘navigable waters’ such
as the Mississippi River and Lake Erie but is vague on how far upstream protections must go to keep those water
bodies clean.” The resolution passed 253 to 166. [S J Res 22, Vote #45, 1/13/16; Politico, 5/27/15]

Voted For Legislation That Would Block Obama Administration Efforts To Restrict Mountaintop
Removal Coal Mining Process
Voted For Legislation That Would Block Obama Administration Efforts To Restrict Mountaintop Removal
Coal Mining Process. In January 2016, Walters voted for legislation that would block Administration attempts to
restrict a controversial coal mining process. “A House Republican introduced a bill Monday that would block the
Obama administration’s efforts to restrict the controversial mountaintop removal coal mining process. The Interior
Department is planning to propose soon a regulation to restrict mountaintop removal mining near streams in an
effort to protect streams in Appalachia from the mining waste. … Mooney’s bill would stop Interior’s Office of
Surface Mining from going forward with the rule for at least a year, stop it from using the Clean Water Act to
justify the rule and require the agency to conduct a study into the industry impacts of the regulation.” The bill
passed 235 to 188. [HR 1644, Vote #42, 1/12/16; The Hill, 3/30/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Make It Easier To Postpone Delay Of A Rule If Delay Would
Significantly Contribute To Development Of Negative Chronic Or Long-Term Health Conditions
Voted Against An Amendment To Make It Easier To Postpone Delay Of A Rule If Delay Would Significantly
Contribute To Development Of Negative Chronic Or Long-Term Health Conditions. In January 2016, Walters
voted against an amendment to H.R. 1644 that would make it easier to delay the postponement of a rule “if there is
a threat that a delay would cause or significantly contribute to the development of negative chronic or long-term
health conditions.” The amendment failed 190 to 235. [HR 1644, Vote #40, 1/12/16; Morning Consult, 1/12/16]

Voted Against Preventing Delays To Rules That Address Imminent Or Long-Term Threats To
Human Life And Removing Delays To Rules That Protect Public Health

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Voted Against Preventing Delays To Rules That Address Imminent Or Long-Term Threats To Human Life
And Removing Delays To Rules That Protect Public Health. In January 2016, Walters voted against a
Democratic Motion to Recommit that would prevent delays to rules that address imminent or long-term threats to
human life. “The Democratic Motion to Recommit would protect American families and communities by
preventing delays to rules that address imminent or long-term threats to human life, and removing delays to rules
that protect public health in the event of an increase of life-threatening illnesses such as: heavy metal
contamination, lung cancer, heart or kidney disease or birth defects in communities near mountaintop removal coal
mining projects.” The Motion to Recommit failed 186 to 237. [H R 1644, Vote #41, 1/12/16; Motion to Recommit,
1/12/16]

Voted For Amendment To Prohibit Funds To Promulgate Regulations Based On The Analysis Of
The Social Costs Of Carbon.
Voted For Amendment To Prohibit Funds To Promulgate Regulations Based On The Analysis Of The Social
Costs Of Carbon. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment that would prohibit use of funds made available
by the bill to issue regulations or guidance that references or relies on the social cost of carbon analysis. The
amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole 230-188. [HR 5055, Vote #256, 5/25/16]

Voted Against Motion In Support Of Permanently Authorizing the Land and Water Conservation
Fund.
Voted Against Motion In Support Of Permanently Authorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund. In
May 2016, Walters voted against a motion to instruct House conferees to insist on the inclusion of Senate-passed
provisions to the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016 that would permanently authorize
the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Motion rejected 205-212. [S 2012, Vote #264, 5/26/16; CQ Floor Votes,
5/25/16]

Voted For Establishing EPA Compliance Standards For Waste Coal Power Plants
Voted For Establishing EPA Compliance Standards For Waste Coal Power Plants. In March 2016, Walters
voted for legislation “that would establish EPA compliance standards for…power plants where at least 75 percent
of the fuel used is waste coal from bituminous coal mining.” The bill passed 231-183. [HR 3797, Vote #123,
3/15/16; CQ, 3/14/16]

Voted Against Preventing Establishment Of EPA Compliance Standards For Waste Coal Power
Plants Until It Is Shown Doing So Will Not Increase Harmful Air Emissions
Voted Against Preventing Establishment Of EPA Compliance Standards For Waste Coal Power Plants Until
It Is Shown Doing So Will Not Increase Harmful Air Emissions. In March 2016, Walters voted against a
motion that would prevent an act that would establish EPA compliance standards for waste coal power plants from
taking effect until it can be proven that the act will not increase air emissions that harm “brain development or
causes learning disabilities in infants or children” or increase “mercury deposition to lakes, rivers, streams, and
other bodies of water, that are used as a source of public drinking water.” The motion failed 173-236. [HR 3797,
Vote #122, 3/15/16; Democratic Leader, 3/15/16]

Voted Against Requiring Report On Emissions Resulting From A Bill To Establish EPA
Compliance Standards For Waste Coal Power Plants
Voted Against Requiring Report On Emissions Resulting From A Bill To Establish EPA Compliance
Standards For Waste Coal Power Plants. In March 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would
require the Government Accountability Office to issue a report on the emissions of sulfur dioxide and other air

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pollutants that were a result of” a bill to that would establish EPA compliance standards for waste coal power
plants. The amendment failed 179-235. [HR 3797, Vote #120, 3/15/16; CQ, 3/15/16]

Voted Against Adding Amendment Stating That North American Energy Security And
Infrastructure Act Will Not Prevent Federal Agencies From Considering Potential Impacts On
Climate Change
Voted Against Adding Amendment Stating That North American Energy Security And Infrastructure Act
Will Not Prevent Federal Agencies From Considering Potential Impacts On Climate Change. In May 2016,
Walters voted against a motion that would “commit the bill [North American Energy Security and Infrastructure
Act], as amended, to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report back immediately
with an amendment that would add a section to the bill that would state that it would not prevent a federal agency
from considering potential impacts on climate change during permitting or approval processes undertaken in
accordance with the measure.” The motion failed, 178-239. [S 2012, Vote #249, 5/25/16; CQ Bill Track, 5/25/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Remove California Drought Provisions From The Energy And
Water Appropriations Bill
Voted Against An Amendment To Remove California Drought Provisions From The Energy And Water
Appropriations Bill. In May 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations
bill that would remove California drought provisions from the bill. The amendment failed 169-247. [HR 5055, Vote
#242, 5/25/16; CQ Bill Track, 6/06/16; Sacramento Bee, 5/25/16]

Voted For Motion To Modify The Process EPA Uses To Test Chemicals
Voted For Motion To Modify The Process EPA Uses To Test Chemicals. In May 2016, Walters voted for a
motion to concur “that would modify how the EPA decides what existing chemicals to test and would require that
decisions concerning whether chemicals may pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment would need to
be made without consideration of cost or other non-risk factors. It also would change the process the agency must
follow regarding new chemicals, require the EPA to make science-based decisions in conducting risk evaluations
and expand the EPA's ability to collect and use fees to pay for chemical tests. Under the measure, state chemical
safety laws would not be pre-empted under certain circumstances. The measure also would specify under what
circumstances states could continue to regulate chemicals the EPA is already regulating.” The motion passed 40312. [HR 2576, Vote #238, 5/24/16; CQ Bill Track, 6/06/16]

Voted For Temporarily Prohibiting EPA & States From Requiring A Permit For Use Of Registered
Pesticides Near Navigable Waters
Voted For Temporarily Prohibiting EPA & States From Requiring A Permit For Use Of Registered
Pesticides Near Navigable Waters. In May 2016, Walters voted for a bill that would “temporarily modify the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to prohibit the EPA or a state government from
requiring a permit for the use of registered pesticides near navigable waters. The measure also would modify the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the EPA and states from requiring permits for the point source use
of a pesticide registered under FIFRA, with certain exceptions. The temporary prohibitions would end on Sept. 30,
2018.” The bill passed 258-156. [HR 897, Vote #237, 5/24/16; CQ Bill Track, 6/06/16]

Voted Against A Motion To Prohibit Zika Vector Control Act From Applying If There Is Evidence
That A Pesticide Causes Adverse Health Effects On Pregnant Women Or Fetal Development
Voted Against A Motion To Prohibit Zika Vector Control Act From Applying If There Is Evidence That A
Pesticide Causes Adverse Health Effects On Pregnant Women Or Fetal Development. In May 2015, Walters

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voted against a motion that would “prohibit the underlying bill from applying to the discharge of a pesticide if there
is any evidence, based on peer-reviewed science, that the pesticide is known or suspected to cause adverse health
effects on pregnant women, or cause adverse impacts to fetal growth or development, or early childhood
development.” The motion failed, 182-232. [HR 897, Vote #236, 5/24/16; Democratic Leader – Motions to
Recommit, 5/24/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Ensure Flint Children Obtain Safe Drinking Water
And Health, Nutritional, And Educational Support
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Ensure Flint Children Obtain Safe Drinking Water And
Health, Nutritional, And Educational Support. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a vote
that would “address this public health emergency by helping Flint residents obtain safe drinking water and ensuring
that the nearly 9,000 Flint children under the age of 6 who are at risk due to their exposure to lead-contaminated
water receive the health, nutritional, and educational support they need to thrive.” The previous question carried,
233-174. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on safe drinking water and support for Flint
children. [H Res 743, Vote #231, 5/24/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 5/24/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Bar Funds From The Department Of The Interior, Environment, And
Related Agencies Appropriations Act From Being Used To Abolish Law Enforcement Offices At The Bureau
Of Land Management And The U.S. Forest Service. In July 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment barring
funds in the bill from being used to abolish law enforcement offices at the Bureau of Land Management and the
U.S. Forest Service. The bill would provide $32.1 billion for the Interior Department, the Environmental Protection
Agency, the Forest Service and other agencies.” The amendment failed, 194 to 233. [HR 5538, Vote #470, 7/14/16;
CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Insert A Sentence At The End Of The Act Asserting That None Of The
Funds From The Act Could Be Used In Contravention Of The Interior’s Promise To Address Impacts Of
Climate Change. In July 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would prohibit funds from being used in
contravention to a 2009 Interior Department Secretarial Order that called for renewable energy on public lands and
a response to the impact of climate change on the land, ocean, fish, wildlife, and cultural heritage resources. The
bill would provide $32.1 billion for the Interior Department, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Forest
Service and other agencies.” The amendment failed, 192 to 233. [HR 5538, Vote #Vote #471, 7/14/16; CQ Floor
Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Protect The Obama Administration’s Climate Change And
Environmental Sustainability Executive Order. In July 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would
protect the administration's climate change and environmental sustainability executive order to ensure that no funds
be used to weaken the executive order within this act.” The amendment failed, 191 to 236. [HR 5538, Vote #472,
7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Discourage Transferring Federal Lands To Private Owners. In
July 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would prohibit funds from being used to pursue any
additional legal ways to transfer federal lands to private owners in contravention of existing law.” The amendment
failed, 188 to 239. [HR 5538, Vote #473, 7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Prevent Part Of The Bill That Would Block BLM Management Plans
From Going Forward If It Failed To Meet Its Multiple Use Obligations. In July 2016, Walters voted against an
“amendment that would prohibit Bureau of Land Management management plans from going into effect if failing
to implement the plans would limit the agency's ability to meet its multiple use obligations, including providing
opportunities for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation.” The amendment failed, 184 to 241. [HR 5538, Vote
#474, 7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment That Would Increase Funding For The EPA’s Hazardous Substance
Superfund Account. In July 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would increase by $15.3 million

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funding for the Hazardous Substance Superfund account.” The amendment failed, 195 to 232. [HR 5538, Vote
#475, 7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Prohibit Using Funds For Light Vehicles Which Do Not Meet The
Requirements Of Obama’s Federal Fleet Performance Executive Order. In July 2016, Walters voted against
“amendment no. 122, that would prohibit funds from being used to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles unless
those vehicles meet the requirements of President Obama's May 24, 2011 Executive Order on Federal Fleet
Performance. ” The amendment failed, 213 to 214. [HR 5538, Vote #476, 7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted For To Pass The Department Of The Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies Appropriations
Act. In July 2016, Walters voted for the passage of HR 5538, a “bill that would provide $32.1 billion in fiscal 2017
for the Interior Department, the EPA and related agencies. The bill would provide $12.1 billion for the Interior
Department, $8 billion for the EPA, $5.4 billion for the Forest Service, $1.2 billion for the Bureau of Land
Management and $5.1 billion for the Indian Health Service. The measure would prohibit the EPA from limiting
greenhouse gas, methane, and air emissions from power plants and the oil and gas industry. The measure would
also block the EPA from completing its "Waters of the United States" rule-making to clarify which bodies of water
are subject to regulation under the clean air act. As amended, the measure would prohibit funds from being used to
finalize, implement or enforce new regulations on offshore Arctic energy exploration and development.” The bill
passed, 231 to 196. [HR 5538, Vote #477, 7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]
Voted For To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Cooperate Management Of Mineral Rights Act Of 2016. In
September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would remove a
requirement that prior to the commencement of surface-disturbing activities related to gas and oil development in
the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, the Forest Service be permitted to sell marketable timber cut in
relation to such surface-disturbing activities.” The motion was agreed to, 395-3. [HR 3881, Vote #480, 9/6/16; CQ
Floor Votes, 9/6/16]

Ethics
Voted For Limiting Power Of OCE And House Ethics In Investigating Members
Voted For Limiting Power Of OCE And House Ethics In Investigating Members. In January 2015, Walters
voted for a House Rules package that contained a rules change that would help members under ethics investigations
by the Office of Congressional Ethics and House Ethics Committee. “In one of its first actions of the new year, the
House of Representatives on Tuesday approved rules changes that could give lawmakers a new defense against
ethics investigations. The new language, added Monday night to the sections that establish the House Ethics
Committee and the independent Office of Congressional Ethics, says the two bodies ‘may not take any action that
would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States.’ The language
also states that a person subject to a review by the Office of Congressional Ethics ‘shall be informed of the right to
be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them.’ … ‘Clearly (the new
language) was put in there to allow members of Congress to restrain certain activities of the ethics committees
based on their own interpretation of what the Constitution means,’ said Craig Holman of the watchdog group Public
Citizen.” The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; USA Today, 1/06/15]

Financial Issues
Voted Against Blocking Benefits For Those Convicted Of Assisting Terrorists
Voted Against A Motion To Prohibit Individuals & Entities Assisting Terrorist Groups From Receiving
Benefits Under Wall Street Bill. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that would prohibit
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terrorism from receiving the benefits of Republicans’ wall-street giveaway bill. The motion failed, 183-242. [HR
37, Vote #36, 1/14/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 1/14/15]

Voted For Bill To Deregulate Wall Street
Voted For Bill To Deregulate Wall Street. In January 2015, Walters voted for legislation that combined the text
from eleven bills and would roll back or delay a number of regulations in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.
“The most serious attack of the bunch came in the form of a partial two-year delay of the Volcker Rule, which
would ban banks from speculating in securities markets with taxpayer money. The bill would have allowed
Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase to hold onto almost $50 billion in risky corporate debt packages known as
collateralized loan obligations through 2019.” The bill passed, 271 to 154. [HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Huffington
Post, 1/10/14]
Voted Against Motion That Would Prohibit Individuals Who Finance Terrorism From Qualifying For
Regulatory Exemptions. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would disqualify anyone
convicted of providing financial assistance to terrorist organizations or state sponsors of terrorism from
regulatory relief under the underlying bill, the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens
Act. The motion failed 183 to 242. [HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Motion to Recommit, 1/14/15]

Voted For Weakening Wall Street Reform
Voted For Weakening Wall Street Reform And Roll Back Rules Limiting Risky Bank Investments. In
January 2015, Walters voted for a bill “to relax some requirements under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulatory
law. The measure would delay until July 2019 a provision of the law’s Volcker Rule intended to limit risky
investments by banks, and make other changes.” The vote failed to reach a 2/3 majority, 276 to 146. [HR 37, Vote
#9, 1/7/15; Bloomberg, 1/7/15]

Voted For Weakening CFPB
Voted For Limiting Funding For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In April 2015, Walters voted for a
bill that limited funding for the CFPB. “Passage of the bill that would formally establish three advisory boards with
which the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that must consult on matters regarding small businesses,
credit unions and community banks. The measure is offset by limiting funding for the CFPB in future years. As
amended, the bill would encourage the CFPB to ensure the participation of veteran-owned small-business concerns
as members of the Small Business Advisory Board.” The bill passed 235-183. [HR 1195, Vote #167, 4/22/15; CQ
News, 4/22/15]
Voted Against Measure To Prohibit Individuals Or Companies Convicted Of Predatory Lending From
Serving On CFPB Boards. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that protected military bases and
veterans from predatory lenders. The motion would “prohibit individuals from serving as members of the any of the
advisory boards if within the last ten years they have been employed or acted as an agent of a company whose been
subject to a state or federal enforcement action for predatory lending or fraud against veterans or servicemembers.”
The motion was rejected, 184-234. [HR 1195, Vote #166, 4/22/15; CQ News, 4/22/15]
Voted For Requiring Minority And Women Owned Small Business Representatives On Small Business
Advisory Council. In April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment “that would require the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau to include representatives of minority- and women-owned small-business concerns as members
of the Small Business Advisory Board.” The amendment was passed 244-173. [HR 1195, Vote #165, 4/22/15; CQ
News, 4/22/15]
Voted For Considering Bill Establishing Small Business, Credit Union, and Community Bank Advisory
Boards On House Floor. In April 2015, Walters voted for considering a bill establishing a small business advisory

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board, credit union advisory council, and community bank advisory council as a part of the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau. The rule was adopted, 242-182. [HRes 200, Vote #155, 4/15/15; CQ Votes, 4/15/15]

Voted For Consideration Of Bill Restricting Ability Of Commodity Futures Trading Commission
To Regulate Wall Streets’ Banks Overseas Trades
Voted For Consideration Of Bill Restricting Ability Of Commodity Futures Trading Commission To
Regulate Wall Streets’ Banks Overseas Trade. In June 2015, Walters voted for the consideration of a bill
reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation
to curb the power of the nation’s top derivatives regulator, advancing the measure over Democrats’ objections and
in the face of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.The Republican-led House on Tuesday voted 246-171,
mostly along party-lines, for a bill that would renew the responsibilities of the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission while limiting its ability to regulate Wall Street banks’ overseas trades. It also would force the CFTC
to do more cost-analysis of its rules, a key requirement that could stall the agency’s work.” The resolution passed
243 to 182. [H. Res. 288, Vote #274, 6/03/15; Bloomberg News, 6/09/15]
Bloomberg News: Bill Would Force CFTC To Conduct Additional Cost Analysis Of Its Rules, “A Key
Requirement That Could Stall The Agency’s Work.” “The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation
to curb the power of the nation’s top derivatives regulator, advancing the measure over Democrats’ objections
and in the face of a veto threat from President Barack Obama. The Republican-led House on Tuesday voted
246-171, mostly along party-lines, for a bill that would renew the responsibilities of the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission while limiting its ability to regulate Wall Street banks’ overseas trades. It also would
force the CFTC to do more cost-analysis of its rules, a key requirement that could stall the agency’s work.”
[Bloomberg News, 6/09/15]

Voted For Weakening Federal Oversight Of American Financial Institutions Trading Overseas
Voted For Weakening Federal Oversight Of American Financial Institutions Trading Overseas. In June 2015,
Walters voted for final passage of HR 2289, The Commodity End-User Relief Act of 2015. The bill limited “the
CFTC’s authority to regulate cross-border derivatives trading. It would require the agency to issue rules that allow
U.S. firms to carry out trades in the eight largest foreign markets without U.S. supervision, provided those countries
have equivalent oversight.” The bill passed 246 to 171. [HR 2289, Vote #309, 6/09/15; CQ News, 6/09/15]

Voted For Consideration Of Bill To Re-Authorize The Export-Import Bank
Voted For Consideration Of Bill To Re-Authorize The Export-Import Bank. In June 2015, Walters voted for
consideration of a bill to re-authorize the Export-Import Bank. “The Democratic Previous Question would force a
vote to re-authorize the Ex-Im Bank, ending Republicans’ needless crisis.” The previous question passed 243 to
181. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H.Res. 333, Vote #379,
6/24/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration On A Vote To Re-Authorize A Long-Term Transportation Bill
And To Crack Down On Corporations That Avoid Taxes By Moving Overseas
Voted For Blocking Consideration On A Vote To Re-Authorize A Long-Term Transportation Bill And To
Crack Down On Corporations That Avoid Taxes By Moving Overseas. In July 2015, Walters voted for
blocking consideration on “a vote to re-authorize a long-term Transportation Bill that provides 6 years of funding
so states and localities can address critical infrastructure needs. The bill would also stop corporations that seek to
move abroad to avoid paying their taxes and use that money for transportation improvements here in America.” A
vote against the previous question was to force the vote on the long-term Transportation bill and the crackdown on
corporations that move overseas to avoid paying taxes. The motion to order the previous question passed, 245 to
182. [H Res 362, Vote #438, 7/15/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/15/15]

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Voted Against Amendment To Allow Department Of Labor To Adopt Fiduciary Rule Regarding
Investment Advisors
Voted Against Amendment To Allow Department Of Labor To Adopt Fiduciary Rule Regarding Investment
Advisors. Walters voted against amendment to HR 1090. “H.AMDT.732 to H.R.1090 Amendment sought to allow
the Department of Labor to complete and adopt a rule to require that investment advisers act solely in the best
interests of the workers and retirees who rely upon them in making financial decisions regarding their retirement.”
The amendment failed 184 to 246. [HR 1090, Vote #574, 10/27/15]

Voted Against Bill To Prevent Department Of Labor From Issuing Fiduciary Rule “Setting
Standards Of Conduct For Brokers And Dealers Of Securities”
Voted Against Bill To Prevent Department Of Labor From Issuing Fiduciary Rule “Setting Standards Of
Conduct For Brokers And Dealers Of Securities.” Walters voted against HR 1090, the Retail Investor Protection
Act. “H.R. 1090 would prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing a regulation related to certain investment
advisors until the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues a final rule setting standards of conduct for
brokers and dealers of securities. The regulation that would be delayed by the bill will define the circumstances
under which an individual is considered to be a fiduciary when providing investment advice to employee retirement
and other benefit plans and their participants. Under current law, the SEC is authorized to develop regulations that
establish the same standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are already in place for investment advisors
when providing advice to persons who use the information for personal reasons.” [HR 1090, Vote #575, 10/27/15;
Congressional Budget Office, 10/21/15]
Bill Did Not Direct Securities And Exchange Commission To Issue Fiduciary Rule; Commission Had Not
Proposed Rule. “Because the bill would not direct the SEC to issue a rule on standards of conduct, CBO
expects that implementing H.R. 1090 would not affect the SEC’s workload or its costs. Enacting H.R. 1090
would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.” [HR 1090,
Vote#575, 10/27/15; Congressional Budget Office, 10/21/15]
TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion: Bill Did Not Prohibit Instituting Of Fiduciary Standard, But
Required Department Of Labor To Defer To Securities And Exchange Commission’s Parallel Efforts.
“To be sure, the mechanics get a bit more complicated: Tuesday’s bill technically doesn’t nix the fiduciary
standard. It requires the Labor Department to defer to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s parallel
efforts. There is some merit to that: It is certainly possible to quibble about the Labor Department’s proposal.
But given the fact that many of the same lawmakers who voted for latest bill have also fought to squelch the
S.E.C.’s own efforts, it seems unlikely their objections are purely a matter of defending bureaucratic
jurisdiction.” [TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion, 10/28/15]
TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion: Bill Preventing Rule To Protect Retail Investors Was “In True, ItCan-Only-Happen-In-Washington-Style.” “On Tuesday, the House passed, ‘The Retail Investor Protection
Act.’… Confused? You should be. In true, it-can-only-happen-in-Washington-style, the Act actually prevents
the Department of Labor from implementing a rule retail investor advocates have been promoting for close to a
decade. As Morningstar analyst and long-time industry watcher John Rekenthaler recently lamented, ‘George
Orwell would be amused.’” [TIME Money, Ian Salisbury Opinion, 10/28/15]

Voted Against Measure To Protect The Rights Of Veterans To File Lawsuits If Their Mortgages
Violate Anti-Predatory Lending Laws
Voted Against Measure To Protect The Rights Of Veterans To File Lawsuits If Their Mortgages Violate
Anti-Predatory Lending Laws. In November 2015, Walters voted against a Democratic Motion to Recommit
which would “protect veterans and members of the Armed Forces by preserving their right to file a lawsuit if their
mortgages violate anti-predatory lending laws; and prevent mortgage brokers from receiving bonuses for steering
servicemembers or veterans into mortgages that are more expensive than what they qualify for under their credit

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profile.” The motion to recommit failed in the House, 184 - 242. [HR 1210, Vote #635, 11/18/15; Motion to
Recommit, 11/18/15]

Voted For Legislation That Would Provide Legal Protections For Lenders Who Issue Predatory
Loans
Voted For Legislation That Would Provide Legal Protections For Lenders Who Issue Predatory Loans. In
November 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would prevent borrowers from filing claims against holders of
loans that contain abusive and harmful terms. “Under the bill, depository institutions that hold a loan in portfolio
would receive a legal safe harbor even if the loan contains terms and features that are abusive and harmful to
consumers. The bill would limit the right of borrowers to file claims against holders of such loans and against
mortgage originators who directed them to the loans, the White House said.” The bill passed the House, 255 - 174.
[HR 1210, Vote #636, 11/18/15; Housing Wire, 11/18/15]

Voted For Legislation That Would Revoke The CFPB’s Guidance On Auto Lending
Voted For Legislation That Would Revoke The CFPB’s Guidance On Auto Lending. In November 2015,
Walters voted for legislation which “would revoke 2013 auto lending guidance from the CFPB. The guidance
suggests lenders should either impose limits on or eliminate dealerships’ ability to adjust, on a case-by-case basis,
the amount of compensation they keep for arranging a consumer auto loan, a discretionary practice that the CFPB
says can lead to discriminatory loan pricing.” The bill passed the House, 332 - 96. [HR 1737, Vote # 637, 11/18/15;
Automotive News, 11/18/15]

Voted For Bill To Undercut The Federal Reserve’s Ability To Independently Set U.S. Monetary
Policy
Voted ForBill To Undercut The Federal Reserve’s Ability To Independently Set U.S. Monetary Policy. In
November 2015, Walters Voted Forthe Fed Oversight Reform and Modernization (FORM) Act, a bill that would
direct the Federal Reserve to be “more open in communicating monetary policy decisions and require it to use a
mathematical rule in deciding on interest rates… Under the bill, the Fed would be required to use a formula to set
interest rates but would be allowed to deviate from that strategy if economic conditions warranted a change. The
Fed’s chosen formula would be subject to a review by the Government Accountability Office, and the GAO would
be required to audit the Fed anytime the central bank chose to make changes to its rule.” The bill passed by a vote
of 241-185. [H R 3189, Vote #641, 11/19/15; Associated Press, 11/19/15]

Voted For Reducing Transparency Of Firms That Offer Stock Options
Voted For Reducing Transparency Requirements For Firms That Offer Stock Options. In February 2016,
Walters voted for a bill that “would reduce the disclosure burden on firms that offer stock options to their
employees.” The bill passed 265 to 159. [HR 1675, Vote #61, 2/03/16; Business Wire, 2/04/16]

Voted Against Excluding Individuals Convicted Of Securities-Related Crimes From Reduced
Disclosure Over Employee Stock Options
Voted Against Excluding Individuals Convicted Of Securities-Related Crimes From Reduced Disclosure
Over Employee Stock Options. In February 2016, Walters voted againsta motion that would have, “prohibit[ed]
individuals convicted of felonies or misdemeanors involving securities from making use of the exemptions or other
authorities that would be provided under the bill.” The underlying bill, “would reduce the disclosure burden on
firms that offer stock options to their employees.” The motion failed 184 to 241. [HR 1675, Vote #60, 2/03/16; CQ
Floor Votes, 2/03/16; Business Wire, 2/04/16]

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Voted Against Amendment Narrowing The Exemption From XBRL Reporting Requirements To
Businesses With Total Gross Revenues Of Less Than $1 Billion.
Voted Against Amendment Narrowing The Exemption From XBRL Reporting Requirements To Only
“Emerging Growth Companies.” In February 2016, Walters voted against an amendment “narrow[ed] the
underlying bill’s exemption from XBLR requirements to only ‘Emerging Growth Companies’ and only for a period
of three years, while permitting such companies to elect to use XBLR for such reporting.” The amendment failed
173 to 248. [HR 1675, Vote #59, 2/03/16; Daily Whip, 2/03/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/03/16]
XBRL Is A Financial Reporting Language Provides Faster And More Efficient Reporting For
Compliance, Performance, And Business Reports. “In a nutshell, XBRL provides a language in which
reporting terms can be authoritatively defined. Those terms can then be used to uniquely represent the contents
of financial statements or other kinds of compliance, performance and business reports. XBRL lets reporting
information move between organisations(sic) rapidly, accurately and digitally.” [XBRL.org, accessed 3/09/16]
“Emerging Growth Companies” Are Companies With Gross Annual Revenues Less Than $1 Billion. “An
‘emerging growth company’ is defined in the Securities Act and the Exchange Act as an issuer with “total
annual gross revenues” of less than $1 billion during its most recently completed fiscal year.” [Securities and
Exchange Commission, 12/21/15]

Voted Against Limiting The Exemption From XBRL Reporting For Emerging Growth Companies
To Companies That Are First Required To File With The SEC After The Bill’s Enactment
Voted Against Limiting The Exemption From XBRL Reporting For Emerging Growth Companies To
Companies That Are First Required To File With The SEC After The Bill’s Enactment. In February 2016,
Walters voted against an amendment that would “limit the exemption under the bill for emerging growth companies
and companies with annual revenues of less than $250 million from the current requirement for companies to use
eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), an interactive data format, for filing financial statements with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, the amendment would limit the exemption to issuers that
are first required to file financial statements after the bill's enactment.” The amendment failed 194 to 221. [HR
1675, Vote #58, 2/03/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/03/16]
XBRL Is A Financial Reporting Language Provides Faster And More Efficient Reporting For
Compliance, Performance, And Business Reports. “In a nutshell, XBRL provides a language in which
reporting terms can be authoritatively defined. Those terms can then be used to uniquely represent the contents
of financial statements or other kinds of compliance, performance and business reports. XBRL lets reporting
information move between organisations(sic) rapidly, accurately and digitally.” [XBRL.org, accessed 3/09/16]

Voted Against Amendment Directing Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) To Study
Prevalence Of Employee Ownership Plans In Companies That Include Social Benefit
Voted Against Amendment Directing Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) To Study Prevalence Of
Employee Ownership Plans In Companies That Include Social Benefit. In February 2016, Walters voted
against an amendment that would have “direct[ed] the Securities and Exchange Commission to study and report to
Congress on the prevalence of employee ownership plans within companies that include a flexible or social benefit
component in their articles of incorporation, as permitted by relevant state laws.” The amendment failed 180 to 243.
[HR 1675, Vote #57, 2/03/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/03/16]

Voted For Preventing Bank Regulators From “Requesting Or Ordering Banks” To Close Customer
Accounts Involved In Ongoing Law Enforcement Investigations.

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Voted For Preventing Bank Regulators From “Requesting Or Ordering Banks” To Close Customer
Accounts Involved In Ongoing Law Enforcement Investigations. In February 2016, Walters voted for a bill to
“limit regulators’ ability to request shutting off bank accounts associated with businesses suspected of fraud. Passed
largely along party lines by a vote of 250-169, the bill would prevent banking regulators from requesting or
ordering banks to close specific customer accounts unless the reason isn’t based solely on reputation.” The bill
passed 250 to 169. [H. 766, Vote #63; The Hill, 2/04/16]

Voted Against Motion Ensuring Financial Institutions Haven’t Broken The Law By Taking
Advantage Of Service Members Or Abusing Mortgage Market
Voted AgainstMotion Ensuring Financial Institutions Haven’t Broken The Law By Taking Advantage Of
Service Members Or Abusing Mortgage Market. In February 2016, Walters voted against a motion that would
have prevented the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2016 from taking effect until it had been
certified that financial institutions covered by bill haven’t broken the law, taken advantage of service members or
perpetrated abuses in the mortgage market during the previous five years. The motion failed, 177 to 240. [H.R. 766,
Vote #62; Congressional Record, 2/04/16]

Voted For Resolution Disapproving Labor Department Rules Governing Conflict Of Interest Risks
For Retirement Advisors
Voted For A Resolution Disapproving Labor Department’s Expansion Of “Fiduciary Rule” To Cover
Conflict-Of-Interest Risks By Retirement Advisors. In April 2016, Walters voted for a joint resolution blocking
a Labor Department rule imposing the ‘fiduciary rule’ for retirement advisers. The measure “would invalidate a rule
to define ‘fiduciary’ as anyone compensated for individualized retirement investment advice, thus requiring them to
act in the best interest of their clients…Financial advisers claim that brokers’ regulatory costs and liability concerns
would increase if the rule goes into effect. But supporters argue the new guidelines would close loopholes that have
allowed retirement advisers to promote substandard investment options for their own financial benefit.” The
resolution passed, 234 to 183. [H J Res 88, Vote #176, 4/28/16; CQ Roll Call, 4/21/16]

Voted For Easing Rules Protecting Investors From General Solicitation From Companies Issuing
Private Securities
Voted For Easing Regulations That Safeguard Against General Solicitation From Companies Issuing Private
Securities. In April 2016, Walters voted for the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act of 2016, a bill easing
prohibitions of general solicitation by companies issuing private securities. “The bill…would create a new
exemption to the prohibition on general solicitation for companies issuing private securities. It would require
the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its Regulation D so that the prohibition against general
solicitation does not apply to presentations or communications made at an event sponsored by certain groups.” The
bill passed, 325-89. [H Res 4498, Vote #171; CQ News, 4/26/16]
White House Office Of Management And Budget: Easing Capital-Raising Creates New Risks To
Certain Investors. A White House OMB Statement of Administration Policy said that “Creating a new
exemption…may make it easier for companies to access necessary capital, but providing such an
exemption comes at the cost of potentially increasing undue risk for certain investors.” [White House
Office of Management And Budget, 4/26/16]

Voted For To Make It Easier For Small Bank To Take On Additional Debt To Make Acquisitions
Voted For To Make It Easier For Small Bank To Take On Additional Debt To Make Acquisitions. In April
2016, Walters voted for a bill “that would direct the Federal Reserve Board to revise a policy statement that allows
small bank holding companies to take on higher levels of debt to purchase an acquisition than permitted for larger
holding companies. Specifically, the amount of consolidated assets a holding company can have and be covered

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under the policy statement would be increased from less than $1 billion to less than $5 billion.” The bill passed
247-171. [HR 3791, Vote #149, 4/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 4/14/16]
Bill Would Make It Easier For Small Lenders To Make Acquisitions By Allowing To Operate With
Higher Debt. “The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill that would enable more small lenders
to make acquisitions and form new bank and thrift holding companies… H.R. 3791, which would increase the
consolidated asset threshold under the Federal Reserve’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement to $5
billion from $1 billion.” [Bloomberg BNA, 12/9/15]

Voted For Would Provide Funding To The Financial Stability Oversight Council And Office Of
Financial Research
Voted For Would Provide Funding To The Financial Stability Oversight Council and Office Of Financial
Research Through The Appropriations Process. In April 2016, Walters voted for a bill that “would place
funding for the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research (OFR) under the annual
appropriations process. Additionally, the bill would require the OFR to quarterly report to Congress on its spending,
staff and performance. It also would provide for a minimum 90-day public notice and comment period before the
OFR could issue any proposed rule, report or regulation.” The bill passed 239-179. [HR 3340, Vote #146, 4/14/16;
CQ Floor Votes, 4/14/16]
Did Not Vote On Providing For Consideration Of HR 2357, Accelerating Access To Capital Act Of 2015;
And Providing For Consideration Of HR 5424, Investment Advisers Modernization Act Of 2016. In
September 2016, Walters did not vote on a “motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 844) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR
2357) that would require the Securities and Exchange Commission to expand the types of companies that can use a
simplified disclosure form to register securities, and the bill (HR 5424) that would reduce or eliminate certain
reporting requirements for private equity funds.” The motion was agreed to 238 to 180. [HR 5063, Vote #489,
9/8/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/8/16]
Did Not Vote On A Motion To Recommit The Accelerating Access To Capital Act Of 2015 With
Instructions. In September 2016, Walters did not vote on a “motion to recommit the bill to the House Financial
Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would require
accredited investors to disclose cybersecurity risks in order to be eligible for exemptions from certain filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.” The motion was rejected 180 to 233. [HR 2357, Vote #492, 9/8/16; CQ
Floor Vote, 9/8/16; Congressional Record, 9/8/16]
HR 2357: The Accelerating Access To Capital Act: “A bill to direct the Securities and Exchange
Commission to revise Form S-3 so as to add listing and registration of a class of common equity securities on a
national securities exchange as an additional basis for satisfying the requirements of General Instruction I.B.1.
of such form and to remove such listing and registration as a requirement of General Instruction I.B.6. of such
form.” [CQ News, 9/8/16] According to the Republican Party Committee, “H.R. 2357 makes various changes
to how small businesses and companies register securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
to reduce the regulatory burden on these companies and to encourage investment.” [Republican Party
Committee, 9/8/16]
Did Not Vote On Passage Of HR 2357. In September 2016, Walters did not vote on “passage of the bill that
would expand the types of companies that can use a simplified disclosure form to register securities sales, and
would exempt certain securities sales, like those to accredited investors, from the Securities and Exchange
Commission's registration process.” The bill passed 236 to 178. [HR 2357, Vote #493, 9/8/16; CQ Floor Vote,
9/8/16]
Voted Against A Motion To Recommit HR 5424, The Investment Advisers Modernization Act Of 2016 With
Instructions. In September 2016, Walters voted against a “motion to recommit the bill to the House Financial
Services Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would require the

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adviser of a private fund with a controlling interest in an emergency service company to annually file a report on
emergency vehicle response times in both rural and urban areas. It also would require the report to describe the
impact on the company's value when emergency vehicle response times do not meet standards set by the local
government.” The motion was rejected 176 to 232. [HR 5424, Vote #494, 9/9/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/9/16]
Voted For Passage Of HR 5424, The Investment Advisers Modernization Act Of 2016. In September 2016,
Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would eliminate requirements for private equity funds to annually submit
an investment report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The measure would exempt private equity funds
from existing requirements regarding the relationship between investment fund managers and their investors. As
amended, the measure would maintain the requirement in current law for private equity funds to submit to
unannounced, independent audits.” The bill passed 261 to 145. [HR 5424, Vote #495, 9/9/16; CQ Floor Vote,
9/9/16]

Fishing
Voted For Considering Bill That Could Create “Dangerous Exemptions From Catch Limits”
Designed To Prevent Overfishing
Voted For Resolution To Consider Bill That Could Create “Dangerous Exemptions From Catch Limits,”
Preventing Overfishing. In May 2015, Walters voted for considering reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens
Act, which “provide[s] flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fisherman[.]” U.S. Rep. Don Young (RAlaska) has proposed several changes to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act that he
says will give fishery managers more flexibility in rebuilding fish stocks. He has said the changes will allow fishery
managers to address the economic needs of fishermen. But some fishermen and environmentalists said Young’s
proposal creates dangerous exemptions from catch limits that are designed to prevent overfishing. They point to a
recent federal report that says several economically valuable East Coast fish stocks are rebounding and no longer
subject to overfishing as evidence that the Magnuson-Stevens act is effective in its current form.” The resolution
passed 237 to 174. [H Res 274, Vote #215, 5/21/15; Associated Press, 4/30/15]
Rep. Raul Grijalva: “HR 1335 Would Take Us Back To The Dark Ages By Gutting Science-Based
Requirements To Rebuild Overfished Stocks And Set Annual Catch Limits.” “The U.S. House Natural
Resources Committee today passed a bill to renew the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the nation’s fundamental
fisheries law. The sponsor, Alaska Congressman Don Young, says the law has kept foreign fishing fleets off
America’s shores and sustained healthy fisheries. …’H.R. 1335 would take us back to the dark ages by gutting
science-based requirements to rebuild overfished stocks and to set annual catch limits,’ said Rep. Raul Grijalva
of Arizona, the committee’s top Democrat.” [Alaska Public Radio, 4/30/15]

Voted For Bill Removing Timeframe Which Allowed For Rebuilding Of Depleted Fishing Stocks
Voted For Bill Removing Timeframe Which Allowed For Rebuilding Of Depleted Fishing Stocks. In June
2015, Walters voted for the reauthorization of the Magnusen-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act,
to remove the ten-year timeframe, which allowed for the rebuilding of depleted fishing stocks. “Defying a White
House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House on Monday approved a bill to give regional fisheries managers
more power to set local fishing levels in federal waters. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, would
remove a 10-year timeframe for rebuilding depleted fish stocks and allow fisheries managers to consider the
economic needs of fishing communities in setting annual catch limits.” The bill passed 225 to 152. [HR 1335, Vote
#267, 6/01/15; Associated Press, 6/01/15]
Alaska Public Radio: Opponents Believed Bill Would Allow Commercial Interests To Push Managers To
Set Too High Of Harvest Levels. “A bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the nation’s primary
fishing law, passed the U.S. House this evening, largely on party lines. The sponsor, Alaska Congressman Don
Young, says the bill makes practical revisions to continue a law that has restored the health of America’s
fisheries. … Young’s bill also introduces a controversial element of flexibility in fisheries management. It

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would eliminate the mandatory 10-year planning period for rebuilding depleted stocks. Opponents says that
allows for commercial interests to pressure managers to set harvest levels too high. Young, though, says the
rebuilding time frame should vary, depending on the needs of the species.” [Alaska Public Radio, 6/01/15]
Independent National Research Council: 43-Percent Of Fish Stocks Classified As Overfished Were
“Rebuilt Or Showed Good Progress Toward Rebuilding Within 10 Years.” “A 2013 report by the
independent National Research Council found that federal efforts to rebuild depleted fish populations have
largely been successful, but said pressure to overfish some species remains high and some fish stocks have not
rebounded as quickly as projected. Forty-three percent of fish stocks identified as being overfished were rebuilt
or showed good progress toward rebuilding within 10 years, the time limit required by the Magnuson-Stevens
law, the report said. Another 31 percent were on track to rebuild if sharply reduced fishing levels remain in
place, the report said.” [Associated Press, 6/01/15]

Voted Against Motion To Require “Polluters” To Pay For Clean-Up Of Spill Of Toxics Or Oil That
Would Harm Fisheries, Fishing Jobs Or Fishing Communities
Voted Against Motion To Require “Polluters” To Pay For Clean-Up Of Spill Of Toxics Or Oil That Would
Harm Fisheries, Fishing Jobs Or Fishing Communities. In June 2015, Walters voted against a motion to
recommit which would require “polluters” to pay for clean-up of a toxic spill or oil spill that would harm fisheries,
fishing jobs or fishing communities. “The Democratic recommit amendment protects our fisheries and forces
polluters to pay for cleanup of a toxic spill or oil spill that harms fisheries, fishing jobs, and local fishing
communities.” The motion failed 155 to 233. [HR 1335, Vote #266, 6/01/15; Motion To Recommit, 6/01/15]

Voted For Amendment Requiring Any Plan To Address Salmon Recovery Include Examination Of
Predator Impact, Not Just Water Flow
Voted For Amendment Requiring Any Plan To Address Salmon Recovery Include Examination Of Predator
Impact, Not Just Water Flow. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment requiring any recovery plan for
salmon require that attention be placed on whether predators, not just water flows, have an impact. “An issue at the
heart of our water debates – whether nonnative fish prey heavily on salmon and steelhead – wriggled through
Congress this week. The U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment proposed by Rep. Jeff Denham,
R-Turlock, that would require attention to this issue in any recovery plan for salmon or steelhead under the
Endangered Species Act … The idea raises concerns in two camps – environmental groups and bass anglers. The
former say predation could be part of the problem but the biggest need is increased flows in rivers. The latter do not
want to lose a fish that is among the most popular in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its tributaries.” The
amendment passed, 245 to 181. [HR 2578, Amendment #86, Vote #295, 6/03/15; Modesto Bee, 6/05/15]

Voted For Amendment To Protect Hunting & Fishing Rights In Mark Twain National Forest
Voted For Amendment To Protect Hunting & Fishing Rights In Mark Twain National Forest. In February
2016, Walters voted for amendment to HR 2406. “The U.S. House of Representatives Friday passed two
amendments authored by Congressman Jason Smith, of Missouri’s 8th District, to preserve the ability of
Missourians to freely hunt and fish in the Mark Twain National Forest and other public lands. During passage of
H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, the U.S. House voted to adopt
language offered by Smith on the House floor which prevents the National Forest Service from physically blocking
or locking any access point to the Mark Twain National Forest for hunters and fisherman…. Smith’s amendments
help specifically protect the roughly 1.3 million people who hunt or fish in the Mark Twain National Forest.” The
amendment passed, 232 to 173. [HR 2406, Vote #95, 2/26/16; The Rolla Daily News, 2/28/16]

Voted Against Removing Requirement That States Approve Federal Fishing Regulations In
Waters Under Jurisdiction Of National Park Service And Office Of National Marine Sanctuaries

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Voted Against Removing Requirement That States Approve Federal Fishing Regulations In Waters Under
Jurisdiction Of National Park Service And Office Of National Marine Sanctuaries. In February 2016, Walters
voted against amendment to HR 2406. “An amendment No. 8 printed in House Report 114-429 to strike language
that requires state approval of federal fishing regulations in waters under the jurisdiction of the National Park
Service and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.” The amendment failed, 169 to 236. [HR 2406, Vote #94,
2/26/16]

Foreign Policy
Voted For Extending Select Committee Investigation Of Benghazi
Voted For Extending Select Committee Investigation Of Benghazi. In January 2015, Walters voted for a House
Rules package that extended the House select committee investigation into the 2012 attacks on the U.S. embassy in
Benghazi. The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15]
Extension Set Not Limit On Budget Or Time Frame. “Five Democrats on the select committee lamented the
reauthorization, which set no limit on the committee's budget or time frame, which means it could last well into
the presidential election year.” [New York Times, 1/06/15]
Investigation Estimated To Cost $1.5 Million In 2014. “The House is on track to spend around $1.5 million
this year on the Republican-created special committee to further investigate the 2012 attack on the U.S.
diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, according to congressional spending reports.” [USA Today,
12/03/14]
Previous House Investigations Into Benghazi Found No Wrongdoing. “Democrats call the committee a
waste of time and money. No questions about the attack are left to answer, they say, particularly after a new
House Intelligence Committee report found no wrongdoing by government agencies.” [USA Today, 12/03/14]

Voted For Prohibiting Funding For START Treaty Until Russia Withdraws From Ukraine
Voted For Amendment To Prohibit Funding To Implement START Treaty Until Russia Withdraws From
Ukraine. In May 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would “bar funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available for the Defense Department in fiscal 2016 from being used to implement the New
START treaty until the president certifies that Russia's armed forces are ‘no longer illegally occupying Ukrainian
territory,’ as well as certain other certifications.” The amendment was adopted, 235 to 182. [H.R. 1735, Vote #234,
5/15/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/15/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Ban Spending For Promoting The Cuban Military
Voted Against Amendment To Ban Spending For Promoting The Cuban Military. In June 2015, Walters voted
against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, that “prohibits
use of funds to facilitate, permit, license, or promote exports to the Cuban military or intelligence service or to any
officer of the Cuban military or intelligence service, or an immediate family member thereof.” The amendment
failed 153-273. [HR 2578, Vote #277, 6/03/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Flights And Maritime Commerce Between The United States And Cuba
Voted Against Prohibiting Flights And Maritime Commerce Between The United States And Cuba. In June
2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 that would have prohibited funding to implement provisions in the bill that
would limit economic ties with Cuba by “bar[ring] use of funds to facilitate new flights originating from the United
States that land, or pass through, property confiscated by the Cuban government,” and “bar[ring] use of funds by

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the Federal Maritime Commission to issue a license or certificate for a commercial vessel that docked or anchored
within the previous 180 days within seven miles of a port on property that was confiscated by the Cuban
government.” The amendment failed 176 to 247. [HR 2577, Vote #306, 6/04/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/04/15]

Voted ForEnding Spending On Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund Projects
Voted For Ending Spending On Existing Projects Under Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund. In June 2015,
Walters voted for an “amendment that would strike provisions under the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund that
allows the secretary of Defense to expend funds appropriated for existing projects under the Afghanistan
Infrastructure Fund.” The amendment passed, 233-199. [ CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #341, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Eliminating Funds To Equip Iraq and Kurdish Military To Fight ISIS
Voted Against Eliminating $715 Million To Equip Iraqi Government And Kurdish Military To Fight ISIS. In
June 2015, Walters voted against against an amendment “to further eliminate the $715 million allocated for
equipping the Iraqi government and Kurdish military forces against ISIS.” The amendment was rejected, 56-375.
[The Hill, 6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #342, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Eliminating $600 Million In Funding For Syria Train And Equip Fund
Voted Against Amendment That Eliminates $600 Million In Funding For Syria Train And Equip Fund. In
June 2015, Walters voted againstan amendment that would “eliminate the $600 million appropriated for the Syria
Train and Equip Fund and transfer the savings to the spending reduction account.” The amendment failed, 107-323.
[H.R. 2685, Vote #343, 6/10/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Secretary Of Defense From Waiving Restrictions On Aid For Pakistan
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Secretary Of Defense From Waiving Restrictions On Aid For
Pakistan. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would disallow “the secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the secretary of State, to waive certain restrictions on aid to Pakistan by certifying in writing to
congressional defense committees that it is in national security interest to do so.” The amendment failed, 114-318.
[H.R. 2685, Vote #344, 6/10/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15]

Voted Against Limiting Funds For Military Action Against ISIS Without Congressional
Authorization Of War
Voted Against Amendment To Limit Funds For Military Action Against ISIS Without Congressional
Authorization Of War. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would have “halted funding for
the war against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, after March 31, 2016, unless Congress passes an
Authorization for the Use of Military Force. The amendment, an effort to spur a war authorization debate and vote
in Congress, would have given lawmakers nine months to produce an AUMF before funds get cut off.” The
amendment failed, 196-231. [H.R. 2685, Vote #346, 6/11/15; Huffington Post, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Funds For 2001 Authorization For Use Of Military Force Used To
Justify Military Campaign Against ISIS
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funds For 2001 Authorization For Use Of Military Force Used To
Justify Military Campaign Against ISIS. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “prohibit
use of funds pursuant to the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force after Dec. 31, 2015,” which President
Obama cited as “legal justification for unilaterally launching a military campaign against ISIS.” The amendment
failed, 157-270. [H.R. 2685, Vote #347, 6/11/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15; Huffington Post, 6/11/15]

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Voted Against Prohibiting Funds For 2002 Authorization For Use Of Military Force Used To
Justify Military Campaign Against ISIS
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funds For 2002 Authorization For Use Of Military Force Used To
Justify Military Campaign Against ISIS. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “prohibit
use of funds pursuant to the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq,” which President Obama
cited as “legal justification for unilaterally launching a military campaign against ISIS.” The amendment failed,
165-264. [H.R. 2685, Vote #348, 6/11/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15; Huffington Post, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Funding For Live-Fire Ranges Or Training Courses Within Northern
Marianas Islands
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funding For Live-Fire Ranges Or Training Courses Within
Northern Marianas Islands. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would “prohibit use of funds
to establish any live-fire range, training course, or maneuver area within the Northern Marianas Islands.” The
amendment failed, 173-256. [H.R. 2685, Vote #349, 6/11/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Withdrawing Troops From Iraq
Voted Against Withdrawing Troops From Iraq By The End Of 2015 At The Latest. In June 2015, Walters
voted against a resolution “which would have required Obama to remove the troops within 30 days, or by the end of
2015 if the administration determined it was not safe to do so within the 30-day timeframe.” The resolution failed
139 to 288. [H Con Res 55, Vote #370, 6/17/15; Reuters, 6/17/15]

Voted Against Reducing Funding For The Secretary Departmental Operations To Increase
Funding For Insular Affairs By $5 Million
Voted Against Reducing Funding For The Secretary Departmental Operations To Increase Funding For
Insular Affairs By $5 Million. In July 2015, Walters voted against “reduc[ing] funding for the Office of the
Secretary Departmental Operations by 5 million and increase funding for the Insular Affair by a similar amount.”
The amendment failed 183-245. [HR 2822, Vote #395, 7/08/15; H AMDT 549, 7/08/15]
Insular Affairs Coordinates Federal Policy For Island Territories Including American Samoa And
Guam. “The Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas carries out the administrative responsibilities of the
Secretary of the Interior in coordinating federal policy for the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.
Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Assistant Secretary is also
responsible for administering and overseeing U.S. federal assistance to the freely associated states of the
Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau under the
Compacts of Free Association, as well as providing technical and financial assistance to all the Insular Areas.”
[US Department of Interior, accessed 10/21/15]

Voted For A Resolution Asserting That The President Did Not Provide Information For
Congressional Review Of The Iran Nuclear Deal
Voted For A Resolution Asserting That The President Did Not Provide Information For Congressional
Review Of The Iran Nuclear Deal. In September 2015, Walters voted for a resolution “asserting that the Obama
administration did not provide information required for congressional review of the Iran nuclear deal… The
measure … would find that the review period under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act has not officially
started because the president has not transmitted all so-called side deals to Congress. Conservative Republicans …
assert the mandated 60-day review period cannot legally be said to have begun since Congress has not had physical
access to two separate arrangements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Tehran. Specifically,
Republicans are objecting to the absence of a ‘road map’ between Iran and the IAEA that lays out commitments by

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Tehran to disclose past and present alleged military research with nuclear dimensions.” The bill passed 245 to 186.
[H.Res. 411, Vote #492, 9/10/15; CQ, 9/10/15]

Voted Against A Measure Expressing Congressional Approval Of The Iran Nuclear Deal
Voted Against A Measure Expressing Congressional Approval Of The Iran Nuclear Deal. In September 2015,
Walters voted against “a measure expressing congressional approval of the Iran nuclear agreement Friday, placing
a majority of the chamber on the record against the accord. The measure … states simply that Congress favors the
pact. The bill was likely to fail on the House floor, but in so doing put Democrats on the record in support of the
deal.” The motion failed 169 to 269. [H.R. 3461, Vote #493, 9/11/15; CQ, 9/14/15]

Voted For The Bill To Prevent The President From Reducing Iran’s Sanctions Until 2017
Voted For The Bill To Prevent The President From Reducing Iran’s Sanctions Until 2017. In September 2015,
Walters voted for a bill that would suspend the President’s authority to reduce, waive, or suspend sanctions on Iran
until January 21, 2017. The bill passed, 247 to 186. [HR 3460, Vote #494, 9/11/15; CQ, 9/11/15; AP, 9/11/15]

Voted For A Motion To Continue The Benghazi Select Committee
Voted For A Motion To Continue The Benghazi Select Committee. In October 2015, Walters voted for a motion
to table the ruling of the Chair and continue the Select Committee on Benghazi, even after Majority Leader Kevin
McCarthy admitted it was a partisan tactic. The motion failed, 240-183. [Motion, Vote #536, 10/07/15; Rep. Louise
Slaughter, Press Release, 10/07/15; Congressional Record, 10/07/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Waiving Iran Sanctions
Voted For Prohibiting Waiving Iran Sanctions Until Iran Pays Legal Terrorism Related Judgment. In
October 2015, Walters voted for to “prohibit the president from waiving sanctions under the Iran Nuclear
Agreement until Iran pays the legal terrorism-related judgment it owes. The president would be required to certify
to Congress that the Iranian government has paid all outstanding judgments before Iran's sanctions are lifted or its
assets released.” The bill passed, 251-173. [CQ Floor Votes, 10/01/15; HR 3457, Vote #533, 10/01/15]

Voted For A Bill To Restrict The President’s Ability To Lift Sanctions On Iranian And Other
Financial Institutions As Called For By The 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement.
Voted For A Bill To Restrict The President’s Ability To Lift Sanctions On Iranian And Other Financial
Institutions As Called For By The 2015 Iran Nuclear Agreement. In February 2016, Walters voted for a bill to
“restrict the president's ability to lift sanctions on Iranian and other financial institutions, as called for by the 2015
Iran nuclear agreement, by requiring various certifications to Congress. Specifically, it would prohibit the president
from removing the foreign financial institutions from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control's
list of blocked nationals and persons until the president submits to Congress a certification that the institutions have
not knowingly facilitated a significant transaction for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, a foreign terrorist
organization or anyone sanctioned in connection with Iran's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic-missile
programs.” The bill passed 246 to 181. [H Res 3662, Vote #54, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted For Amendment To Prohibit The Purchase Of Heavy Water From Iran.
Voted For Amendment To Prohibit The Purchase Of Heavy Water From Iran. In May 2016, Walters voted for
an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act that would prohibit use of funds made
available by the bill to buy heavy water from Iran. The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole, 251168. [HR 5055, Vote #263, 5/25/16; CQ Vote Floor Votes, 5/25/16]

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Voted Against Increasing America’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Funding By $20 Million.
Voted Against Increasing America’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Program Funding By $20 Million. In May
2016, Walters voted against motion to recommit the bill to the House Appropriations Committee with instructions
to report back immediately with an amendment that would increase funding for National Nuclear Security
Administration nuclear nonproliferation programs by $20 million and reduce federal salaries and expenses at the
National Nuclear Security Administration by the same amount. The motion was rejected, 178-236. [HR 5055, Vote
#265, 5/26/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/26/16]
Did Not Vote On Condemning Russian Occupation Of Georgia. In September 2016, Walters did not vote on
“motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution that would condemn Russian occupation of Georgian
territory in the Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region, and would urge the U.S. government to not recognize the
sovereignty of Russia over any part of Georgia.” The motion was agreed to 410 to 6. [H RES 660, Vote #491,
9/8/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/8/16]
Voted For Expressing Support For Memorandum Of Understanding On Military Assistance To Israel. In
September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution that would reaffirm
that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States, would reaffirm support for Israel's maintenance of its
qualitative military edge, and would urge the finalization of a new memorandum of understanding between the
United States and Israel.” The motion was agreed to 405 to 4. [H RES 729, Vote #504, 9/13/16; CQ Floor Vote,
9/13/16]

Guns
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Background Checks For Gun Purchases.
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Background Checks For Gun Purchases. In October 2015, Walters
voted for to block consideration of a vote “on the bipartisan King-Thompson Public Safety and Second Amendment
Rights Protection Act to strengthen the life-saving background checks that keep guns out of the wrong hands.” The
previous question passed, 244-183. A vote against the previous question was to force a vote on background checks.
[H Res 466, Vote #541, 10/8/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 10/23/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Prohibiting Suspected Terrorists From Buying Guns
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Prohibiting Suspected Terrorists From Buying Guns. In December
2015, Walters voted for a motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment)
on the rule H Res 539. “The Democratic Previous Question would call for an immediate vote on Republican
Congressman Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act, H.R. 1076, to protect the
American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on the terrorist watchlist from buying
firearms.” [H RES 539, Vote #646, 12/1/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/14/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Stopping Suspected Terrorists From Buying Firearms
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Stopping Suspected Terrorists From Buying Firearms. In
December 2015, Walters voted for to block consideration of a vote “to protect the American people by closing the
terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on the terrorist watchlist from buying firearms.” The previous question
carried, 243-179. [Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 2/03/15; H Res 542, Vote #653, 12/02/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Close Terrorist Gun Loophole And Prevent People
On Terrorist Watchlist From Buying Firearms

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Close Terrorist Gun Loophole And Prevent People On
Terrorist Watchlist From Buying Firearms. In December 2015, Walters voted for to block consideration of a
vote to “call for an immediate vote on Republican Congressman Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to
Dangerous Terrorists Act, H.R. 1076, to protect the American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and
preventing people on the terrorist watchlist from buying firearms.” The previous question carried, 243-179. A vote
against the previous question was to force the vote on Rep. Peter King’s bill. [H Res 546, Vote #666, 12/03/15;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 12/03/15]

Voted For To Block Consideration Of A Bill Allowing Those Listed On The Terror Watch List To
Own Firearms
Voted For To Block Consideration Of A Bill Allowing Those Listed On The Terror Watch List To Own
Firearms. In December 2015, Walters voted for blocking a measure to prohibit an “immediate vote on Republican
Congressman Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act, H.R. 1076, to protect the
American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on the terrorist watchlist from buying
firearms. The previous question failed 242-178. [H Res 556 Vote #682 12/8/15; Democratic Leader – Previous
Questions, 12/9/15]
King’s Bill Would Prevent People On U.S. Terrorist Watch Lists From Buying Firearms. “At about
the time Wednesday that two shooters under investigation for potentially having terrorist ties were gunning
down people at a community center in San Bernardino, House Republicans blocked legislation that would
help prevent people on U.S. terrorist watch lists from buying firearms legally.” [San Francisco Chronicle,
12/3/15]

Voted For Tabling The Appeal Of The Chair Which Ruled Against Scheduling Vote On A Bill To
Prohibit Those Listed On The Terror Watch List From Purchasing Firearms
Voted For Tabling The Appeal Of The Chair Which Ruled Against Scheduling Vote On A Bill To Prohibit
Those Listed On The Terror Watch List From Purchasing Firearms. In December 2015, Walters voted for a
motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair that the “Pelosi privileged resolution is out of order. The Pelosi
privileged resolution would direct the Speaker to place on the calendar the Denying Firearms and Explosives to
Dangerous Terrorists Act (HR 1076), which would allow the Attorney General to deny the sale or transfer of
firearms to individuals suspected of engaging in or assisting terrorist activities. The motion failed 242-173. [Motion
to Table, Vote #688 12/8/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/10/15]
King’s Bill Would Prevent People On U.S. Terrorist Watch Lists From Buying Firearms. “At about
the time Wednesday that two shooters under investigation for potentially having terrorist ties were gunning
down people at a community center in San Bernardino, House Republicans blocked legislation that would
help prevent people on U.S. terrorist watch lists from buying firearms legally.” [San Francisco Chronicle,
12/3/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Close The Terrorist Gun Loophole
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Close The Terrorist Gun Loophole. In December 2015,
Walters voted for blocking consideration of the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act, a
bill “to protect the American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing people on the terrorist
watchlist from buying firearms.” The previous question carried, 236-177. A vote against the previous question was
to force the vote on closing the loophole. [H Res 560, Vote #690, 12/11/15; Democratic Leader – Previous
Questions, 12/11/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Close Terrorist Watchlist Gun Loophole

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Close Terrorist Watchlist Gun Loophole. In January
2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of legislation that would deny the purchase of a firearm or
explosive to know or suspected terrorists. A no vote would have The previous question carried, 239-175. A vote
against the previous question was to force the vote on closing the loophole. [H Res 579, Vote #2, 1/06/16;
Democratic Leader – 114th Previous Questions, 1/06/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Close Terrorist Watchlist Gun Loophole
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Legislation To Close Terrorist Watchlist Gun Loophole. In January
2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of legislation that would deny the purchase of a firearm or
explosive to know or suspected terrorists. The previous question carried, 241-176. A vote against the previous
question was to force the vote on closing the loophole. [H Res 580, Vote #4, 1/06/16; Democratic Leader – 114th
Previous Questions, 1/06/16]

Voted Against Exempting Claims By Gun Owners Seeking Monetary Relief On Defective Firearms
Voted Against Exempting Claims By Gun Owners Seeking Monetary Relief On Defective Firearms. In
January 2016, Walters voted against an amendment that “amendment that would exempt claims brought by a gun
owner seeking monetary relief involving the defective design or manufacturing of a firearm.” The amendment
failed, 163-232. [HR 1927, Vote #25, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Close Terrorist Gun Loophole And Prevent People
On Terrorist Watchlist From Buying Firearms
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Close Terrorist Gun Loophole And Prevent People On
Terrorist Watchlist From Buying Firearms. In January 2016, Walters voted for consideration of a vote to “call
for an immediate vote on Republican Congressman Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous
Terrorists Act, H.R. 1076, to protect the American people by closing the terrorist gun loophole and preventing
people on the terrorist watchlist from buying firearms.” The previous question carried, 236-176. A vote against the
previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [HRes 581, Vote #21, 1/07/16; Democratic Leader
– Previous Questions, 1/07/16]

Voted For Designating Gun Violence Research An NSF Priority
Voted For Designating Gun Violence Research An NSF Priority. In February 2016, Walters voted for a motion
that “The House refused, 177-241, to designate gun-violence research as a National Science Foundation priority, so
that science could potentially help reduce gun deaths as it has done for smoking and highway mortality. A yes vote
was to adopt the amendment to HR 3293.” The motion failed, 177 to 241. [H.R. 3293, Vote# 69; St. Louis Post
Dispatch, 2/12/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Allow The CDC To Study The Effects Of Gun
Violence
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill To Allow The CDC To Study The Effects Of Gun
Violence. In February 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a bill that “would lift a ban on
allowing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes of gun violence … The CDC’s selfimposed prohibition has been in place since 1996. In the 1990s, the National Rifle Association accused
the CDC of trying to use scientific studies to promote gun control, such as one that found having a gun in
the home increased the odds for injury. Congress later threatened to cut the CDC's budget by the same
amount the CDC was spending on gun violence research. Lawmakers also enacted legislative language
prohibiting the use of funds to ‘advocate or promote gun control.’ The CDC has since then shied away
from pursuing the topic. Republicans have continued to defend the ban.” The previous question passed,

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237 to 180. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res.
609, Vote #65; Congressional Record, 2/10/16; The Hill, 11/05/15]
Voted For Prohibiting Arrests Under State Law Of People Transporting Locked, Unloaded Guns
Voted For An Amendment To Prohibit Arrests Under State Law Of People Transporting Locked, Unloaded
Guns. In February 2016, Waltersvoted for an amendment which “would prohibit arrest under state law of
individuals transporting a firearm if they are transporting an unloaded firearm that is stored in a locked container,
secured by a safety device or is not accessible from the vehicle's passenger compartment. Arrest would require
probable cause to believe the person is transporting the firearm in a manner that is not provided for under standards
outlined in the amendment. It also would provide for a defendant who prevails in asserting the amendment's
provisions as a defense in a criminal case to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees.” The amendment was adopted
239-165. [HR 2406, Vote #96, CQ, 2/26/16]

Voted For Amendment To Not Allow A Person Prohibited From Possessing A Firearm From Using
Public Target Ranges
Voted For Amendment To Not Allow A Person Prohibited From Possessing A Firearm From Using Public
Target Ranges. In February 2016, Walters voted for amendment to HR 2406. “An amendment No. 2 printed in
House Report 114-429 to prohibit an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm by the Gun Control
Act from using a public target range.” The amendment failed, 161 to 244. [HR 2406, Vote#92, 2/26/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Gun Violence Research Act.
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Gun Violence Research Act. In February 2016, Walters voted for
blocking consideration of “an immediate vote on Congressman Mike Honda’s Gun Violence Research Act, H.R.
3926, to lift the ban on gun violence research so we can confront the national gun violence epidemic.” The previous
question passed, 240 to 176. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H
Res 595, Vote #55, 2/03/16; Democratic Leader, 2/03/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Lift Ban On Gun Violence Research
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Lift Ban On Gun Violence Research. In February 2016, Walters
voted for blocking consideration of “Congressman Mike Honda’s Gun Violence Research Act, H.R. 3926, to lift
the ban on gun violence research.” The previous question carried, 237 to 178. [H Res 611, Vote #77, 2/11/16;
Democratic Leadership, 2/11/16; HR 3926, 11/04/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill That Would Lift The Ban On Gun Violence Research
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill That Would Lift The Ban On Gun Violence Research. In
February 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of the Gun Violence Research Act, H.R. 3926, “to lift the
ban on gun violence research.” The Gun Violence Research Act will “[g]ive the CDC the authority to research the
causes, mechanisms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries with respect to gun violence; encourage the
improvement and expansion of National Violent Death Reporting Systems; and empower health care providers by
not inhibiting a physician or other health care provider from asking a patient about the possession of a firearm,
speaking to a patient about gun safety, or reporting to authorities a patient’s threat of violence.” The previous
question passed, 236 to 178. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H
Res 594, Vote #48, 2/02/16; Democratic Leader, 2/02/16; Rep. Mike Honda Press Release, 11/05/15]

Healthcare

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Voted For Increasing Definition Of Full-Time Under Affordable Care Act
Voted For Increasing Definition Of Full-Time From 30 Hours To 40 Hours Under Affordable Care Act. In
January 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would lengthen the Affordable Care Act’s definition of a full-time work
week to 40 hours from 30 hours. “The House will vote again on Thursday to lengthen Obamacare’s full-time
workweek definition to 40 hours, but the Senate has work to do before it can hope to get its first anti-Obamacare
bill to the president’s desk.” The bill passed, 252-172. [HR 30, Vote #14, 1/08/15; Politico, 1/08/15]
Bill Would Increase Deficit By $53.2 Billion And Cut Healthcare For About 1 Million Workers. “The
independent Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that the House’s bill would add $53.2 billion to the
deficit from 2015 to 2025. That’s because fewer businesses would pay fines and because some of the
employees who would have been covered at work will instead get subsidies to buy plans on the Obamacare
exchanges. The CBO estimated that about 1 million people would lose their work-based coverage, a fact that
Democrats intend to highlight.” [Politico, 1/08/15]

Voted Against Motion To Prohibit 56th Republican Vote To Repeal The ACA
Voted Against Prohibiting 56th Republican Vote To Repeal The ACA. In February 2015, Walters voted against
a motion that would prohibit Republicans 56th vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The motion to recommit
failed, 179 to 241. [HR 596, Vote #57, 2/03/15; Democratic Leadership Summary, 2/03/15]

Voted For A Full Repeal Of The ACA
Voted For A Full Repeal Of The ACA. In February 2015, Walters voted for repealing the ACA. “The House
voted … to abolish the 2010 health care law in Congress’ first repeal vote of the year … The House has voted more
than 50 times to roll back all or portions of the law.” The bill passed 239 to 186. [HR 596, Vote #58, 2/03/15; CQ
News, 2/03/15]
Vote Was Republicans 56th Attempt To Repeal Affordable Care Act. “In Tuesday’s repeal effort by House
Republicans — their first of this Congress and their 56th overall — it became clear that they had succeeded at
one thing: They had bored even themselves into a slumber.” [Washington Post, 2/03/15]

Voted For Reauthorizing CHIP & Reforming Medicare Fee Payments For Doctors
Voted For Allowing Reform To Medicare Fee Payments For Doctors & To Reauthorize Children’s Health
Insurance Program (CHIP). In March 2015, Walters voted for a bill to provide permanent solution for paying
doctors that treat Medicare patients and reauthorize the CHIP program for an additional two years. “The Senate on
Tuesday overwhelmingly approved sweeping changes in the way Medicare pays doctors, clearing the bill for
President Obama and resolving an issue that has bedeviled Congress and the Medicare program for more than a
decade. The 92-to-8 vote in the Senate, following passage in the House last month by a vote of 392 to 37, was a
major success for Republicans, who devised a solution to a complex policy problem that had frustrated lawmakers
of both parties. Mr. Obama has endorsed the bill, saying it ‘could help slow health care cost growth.’ The bill,
drafted in the House in negotiations between Speaker John A. Boehner and Representative Nancy Pelosi, the
Democratic leader, also extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program for two years, through 2017. Without
action by Congress, doctors would have faced a 21 percent cut in Medicare fees.” The bill passed, 392 to 37. [HR 2,
Vote #144, 3/26/15; NY Times, 4/14/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funds For Medical Marijuana
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funds For Medical Marijuana. In June 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that “prohibits the use of
funds in the bill to supersede State law in those States that have legalized the use of medical marijuana.” The
amendment passed 242 to 186. [HR 2578, Vote #283, 6/03/15]

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Voted For Ending Medical Device Tax
Voted For Repeal Of Medical Device Tax Under The Affordable Care Act. In June 2015, Walters voted for
repealing the medical device tax implemented under the Affordable Care Act. “The House defied a White House
veto threat and voted Thursday to abolish a tax on medical device makers as a group of Democrats
uncharacteristically joined Republicans in moving to kill part of President Barack Obama's health care law … The
Republican-led House has voted more than 50 times since 2011 to void all or part of Obama's health care overhaul,
usually along party lines.” The bill passed 280 to 140. [HR 160, Vote #375, 6/18/15; Associated Press, 6/18/15]

Voted For Repeal Of IPAB—Medicare Cost-Control Board—Which CBO Said Would Result In
Higher Medicare Spending
Voted For Eliminating Medicare Cost-Control Board. In June 2015, Walters voted for the Protecting Seniors’
Access to Medicare Act of 2015. “The House easily passed a repeal of Obamacare's Independent Payment Advisory
Board, with a handful of Democrats voting with Republicans against a part of the law aimed at checking the growth
of Medicare spending. The Independent Payment Advisory Board has never been used. It consists of 15 members
and was included in the law to control the rate of Medicare growth and to help the program come up with savings.
The law said the board would make savings recommendations if Medicare spending was projected to exceed a
certain target rate, but so far, spending hasn't grown fast enough to trigger the IPAB. The 244-154 vote occurred
days before an expected Supreme Court ruling on the legality of Obamacare subsidies.” The bill passed, 244-154.
[HR 1190, Vote #376, 6/23/15; National Journal, 6/23/15]
Bill Repealed Independent Payment Advisory Boards. “H.R. 1190 would repeal the provisions of the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) that established the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) and that created
a process by which the Board (or the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services) would be
required under certain circumstances to modify the Medicare program to achieve specified savings.”
[Congressional Budget Office, 6/11/15]
Congressional Budget Office: Elimination Of Board Would “Probably Result In Higher Spending For The
Medicare Program In The Years 2022 Through 2025.” “CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 1190 would not have
any budgetary impact between 2015 and 2021, but would increase direct spending by $7.1 billion over the 20222025 period. That estimate is extremely uncertain because it is not clear whether the mechanism for spending
reductions under the IPAB authority will be triggered under current law for most of the next ten years; under
CBO’s current baseline projections such authority is projected to be triggered in 2025. However, given the
uncertainty that surrounds those projections, it is possible that such authority would be triggered in more than one
of those years; taking into account that possibility, CBO estimates that repealing the IPAB provision of the ACA
would probably result in higher spending for the Medicare program in the years 2022 through 2025 than would
occur under current law. CBO’s estimate represents the expected value of a broad range of possible effects of
repealing the provision over that period.” [Congressional Budget Office, 6/11/15]
Bill Offset By Cuts To Prevention And Public Health Fund. “The House easily passed a repeal of Obamacare's
Independent Payment Advisory Board, with a handful of Democrats voting with Republicans against a part of the
law aimed at checking the growth of Medicare spending. …Although only 11 Democrats ended up voting for the
repeal, others might have done so if the bill wasn't offset by cuts to Obamacare's Prevention and Public Health
Fund.” [National Journal, 6/23/15]
Fund Trained More Primary-Care Doctors. “The graph that my subconscious came up with charted all the
cuts to the Prevention and Public Health Fund. That's a $15 billion Obamacare program initially meant to —
you guessed it — fund prevention and public health activities. This has included everything from training more
primary-care doctors to supporting healthy corner stores. The funds are not earmarked for any specific activity.
Instead, they get doled out each year. And that has made the Prevention Fund a prime target for legislators
looking to pay for other health-care activities.” [Washington Post, 4/19/13]

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Voted For Providing $9.3 Billion For Medical Research And Revamp Of The Drug And Medical
Device Evaluation Process
Voted For Providing $9.3 Billion For Medical Research And Revamp Of The Drug And Medical Device
Evaluation Process. In July 2015, Walters voted for a bill that “would provide $9.3 billion for the National
Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration over five years while revamping aspects of the FDA's drug
and medical device evaluation processes. The cost would be fully offset, and the measure also would reauthorize
NIH for three years.” The bill passed with strong bipartisan support, 344 – 77, and then referred to the Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. [HR 6, Vote #433, 7/10/15; CQ News, 7/10/15]

Voted For Reconciliation Bill To Repeal Key Sections Of The Affordable Care Act And Defund
Planned Parenthood
Voted For Reconciliation Bill To Repeal Key Sections Of The Affordable Care Act And Defund Planned
Parenthood. In October, 2015, Walters voted for a “budget reconciliation bill that seeks to gut Obamacare by
repealing key sections of the law, including the individual and employer mandate and the so-called ‘cadillac’ tax,
which targets high-end employer-sponsored health plans. In addition, it would block funding for Planned
Parenthood for one year and divert that spending to other women’s health programs.” The bill passed 240-189. HR
3762, Vote #568, 10/23/15; Washington Post, 10/23/15]

Voted For To Place A Moratorium On The Medical Device Tax
Voted For Motion Agreeing With Senate Amendment To Place A Moratorium On Health Care Reform’s
Medical Device Tax. In December 2015, Walters voted for to concur with a Senate amendment to a tax package
that included a two year moratorium on the 2.3 percent medical device tax implemented under the Affordable Care
Act. The amendment passed, 318-109. [HR 2029, Vote #703, 12/17/15; Med Device Online, 12/17/15]

Voted For Ensuring Transparency And Accountability, Removal Of Terminated Providers For
Medicaid And CHIP
Voted For Ensuring Transparency And Accountability, Removal Of Terminated Providers For Medicaid
And CHIP. In March 2016, Walters voted for a bill that would improve transparency and accountability for
Medicaid and CHIP providers by instituting improved disclosure requirements. “The bill would create additional
requirements for Medicaid and CHIP, like data reporting… The legislation … will increase the efficiency of the
Medicaid program by creating a searchable database that is more patient friendly. It would provide beneficiaries
served under the Medicaid fee-for-service or primary care case management programs with a directory of
physicians participating in the program so those patients can receive the most up to date information and are able to
find doctors who accept Medicaid more quickly and efficiently.” [HR 3716, Vote #105, 3/02/16; Office of the
Democratic Whip, 3/02/16]
POTUS Supported Bill, Cited Improved Ability Of States To Identify Terminated Providers. “H.R. 3716
would improve the ability of States to identify health care providers who have been terminated from
participating in Medicare or in another State's Medicaid or CHIP program. The Affordable Care Act requires
that State Medicaid programs terminate participation of health care providers that have been terminated by
Medicare or another State Medicaid program. This legislation would improve States' ability to fulfill this
requirement by codifying this requirement in CHIP, requiring providers participating in Medicaid and CHIP
managed care to enroll with the State, and increasing required reporting, sharing of information, and
standardization of documentation of reasons for termination.” [Statement of Administration Policy, Executive
Office of the President, 3/01/16]

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Bill Would Save $28 Million Over Ten Years. “The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the
bill would reduce direct spending by $28 million over the next ten years.” [Office of the Democratic Whip,
3/02/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Vote To Fully Fund The President’s $1.9 Billion Request
To Fight Zika Outbreak.
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Vote To Fully Fund The President’s $1.9 Billion Request To Fight
Zika Outbreak. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a vote to “remove House Republicans’
recklessly inadequate Zika bill and their cravenly rebranded Pesticides Trojan Horse legislation, and instead go to
conference with the full $1.9 billion emergency supplemental needed to protect American families.” A vote against
the previous question would call for an immediate vote to consider the Obama Administration’s $1.9 billion
emergency supplemental to fight the Zika virus. The motion was agreed to 236-180. [H Res 751, Vote #267,
5/26/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 5/26/16; USA Today, 5/31/16]

Voted For Supplemental Zika Virus Bill That Severely Underfunded Administration’s Request
Voted For Suppelmental Zika Virus Bill That Severely Underfunded Administration’s Request. In May 2016,
Walters voted for voted for a bill “ that would appropriate $622 million in supplemental funding for activities to
combat the Zika virus, including $170 million for the Centers for Disease Control and $230 million for the National
Institutes of Health. The funding would only be available during fiscal 2016 and would be subject to restrictions on
appropriations included in the fiscal 2016 omnibus appropriations law, which includes a prohibition on the use of
funds to pay for abortions. The cost of the measure would be offset by rescinding $352 million in funding
appropriated under the fiscal 2015 omnibus appropriations law to combat the outbreak of Ebola and $270 million in
Health and Human Services Department administrative funding.” The bill passed, 241-184. [HR 4909, Vote #207,
5/18/16]
Money Used Would Raid Programs For Ebola. “The amount the House approved, $622 million, would
raid programs meant to battle the Ebola outbreak, even though continued U.S. spending is needed to
produce a vaccine, prepare regional centers to respond, and keep this deadly infection at bay in poor,
vulnerable African countries.” [USA Today, 6/07/16]
House Bill Provided $1.3 Billion Less Than Federal Health Officials Required. “Republican House
leaders introduced legislation Monday that would provide $622 million to combat Zika — about $1.3
billion less than federal health officials say they need. The House is expected to take up its bill this week.”
[USA Today, 5/17/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration For Emergency Supplemental Zika Funding
Voted For Blocking Consideration For Emergency Supplemental Zika Funding. In April 2016, Walters voted
forblocking a vote on legislation that would provide emergency supplemental funding for addressing health risks
presented by the Zika virus. According to the Office of the Democratic Leader, “The Democratic Previous Question
would force an immediate vote on H.R. 5044, the Zika Emergency Supplemental, which provides emergency
resources urgently needed to respond to the Zika virus.” The motion passed, 238 to181. A vote against the previous
question would have forced an immediate vote on the Zika Emergency Supplemental. [H Res 706, Vote #173;
Democratic Leader – 114th Previous Questions, 4/28/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration For Emergency Supplemental Zika Funding
Voted For Blocking Consideration For Emergency Supplemental Zika Funding. On April 27th, 2016, Walters
voted forblocking a vote on legislation that would provide emergency supplemental funding for addressing health
risks presented by the Zika virus. According to the Office of the Democratic Leader, “The Democratic Previous
Question would force an immediate vote on H.R. 5044, the Zika Emergency Supplemental, which provides

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emergency resources urgently needed to respond to the Zika virus.” The motion passed 238 to181. A vote against
the previous question would have forced an immediate vote on the Zika Emergency Supplemental. [H Res 706,
Vote #168; Democratic Leader – 114th Previous Questions, 4/27/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Providing The Full $1.9 Billion Emergency Funding For Zika
Requested By The Administration
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Providing The Full $1.9 Billion Emergency Funding For Zika
Requested By The Administration. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a vote that would
“provide the full $1.9 billion in emergency resources needed to respond to the Zika virus.” The previous question
carried, 234-175. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on Zika emergency funding. [H Res
742, Vote #233, 5/24/16; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 5/24/16]

Voted Against Allowing DC To Use Local Funds To Prevent And Treat Zika Virus
Voted Against Allowing DC To Use Local Funds To Prevent And Treat Zika Virus. In May 2015, Walters
voted against a motion that would “add an exemption to the underlying bill [DC Home Rule Act] to allow the
District of Columbia government to use local funds to prevent and treat the Zika virus.” The motion failed, 179239. [HR 5233, Vote #247, 5/25/16; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 5/25/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Fully Funding Zika Prevention Efforts
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of
Fully Funding Zika Prevention Efforts. In May 2016, Walters voted for blocking consideration of legislation that
would provide “provides the full $1.9 billion in emergency resources needed to respond to the Zika virus.” The
previous question passed, 240 to 182. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H Res 742, Vote #201, 5/18/16; Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Previous Questions, 5/18/16]
Voted For Amending The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 To Repeal The Increase In The Income Threshold
Used In Determining The Deduction For Medical Care. In September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to
order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 858) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 3590) that would lower the threshold at which
individuals may deduct unreimbursed medical expenses from their income as set by the 2010 health care law.”
According to the Democratic Minority Leader, “The Democratic Previous Question would force a vote on the Bank
on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act that would allow millions of borrowers to refinance their existing
student loans at lower interest rates, similar to those currently available to new borrowers.” The motion was agreed
to 237 to 171. [H RES 858, Vote #500, 9/13/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/13/16, Democratic Leader News, 9/13/16]
Voted For To Lower Threshold At Which People Can Deduct Unreimbursed Medical Expenses From Their
Income. In September 2016, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would lower the threshold at which
individuals may deduct unreimbursed medical expenses from their income as set by the 2010 health care law.
Specifically, the measure would set the threshold at 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income for all taxpayers, and
would prevent the threshold from increasing to 10 percent for seniors.” The bill passed 261 to 147. [HR 3590, Vote
#502, 9/13/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/13/16]

Homeland Security
Voted Against Motion To Block Elimination Of Regulations That Prevent Terrorism And Crime,
Protect Wages

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Voted Against Motion To Block Elimination Of Regulations That Prevent Terrorism And Crime, Protect
Wages. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would block Republicans from eliminating
regulations that help prevent terrorism and crime, protect wages and gender pay equity, save taxpayer dollars, help
small businesses, and prevent discrimination. The motion failed 245 to 180. [HR 185, Vote #27, 1/13/15; Motion
To Recommit, 1/13/15]

Voted Against Protecting Department Of Homeland Security Regulations From Significant Delays
Voted Against Protecting Department Of Homeland Security Regulations From Significant Delays. In
January 2015, Walters voted against an amendment exempting rules issued by the Department of Homeland
Security from the bill’s burdensome requirements. The amendment failed 242 to 176. [HR 185, Amendment No. 3,
Vote #25, 1/13/15, CQ Floor Votes, 1/13/15]

Voted Against Against A Motion To Loosen Restrictions On Individuals Who Finance Terrorism
Voted Against A Motion To Loosen Restrictions On Individuals Who Finance Terrorism. In January 2015,
Walters voted against a motion that would disqualify anyone convicted of providing financial assistance to terrorist
organizations or state sponsors of terrorism from regulatory relief under the underlying bill, the Promoting Job
Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act. “But House members also took up a narrower measure that
would slow enforcement of Dodd-Frank requirements and weaken other regulations on financial services
companies.” The motion failed 183 to 242. [HR 37, Vote #37, 1/14/15; Motion to Recommit, 1/14/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 1/14/15; New York Times, 1/13/15]

Four Times Voted Against Clean DHS Funding Bill
January 2015: Voted Against Clean DHS Funding Bill. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion that
would allow a clean version of the Homeland Security funding bill—without amendments defunding Obama’s
executive order on immigration—to pass, removing the threat of shutdown for the Department. The measure failed
244 to 184. [HR 240, Vote #34, 1/14/15]
February 2015 #1: Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Clean Department Of Homeland Security Funding
Bill. In February 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a motion to “force a vote on clean legislation to
provide long-term funding for the Department Homeland Security, without radical, anti-immigrant riders.” The
previous question passed, 242 to 183. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H.RES.100, Vote #71, 2/11/15; Democratic Leadership Summary, 2/11/15]
February 2015 #2: Did Not Vote On Blocking Consideration Of Clean DHS Funding Bill. In February 2015,
Walters did not vote on blocking consideration of a motion to force a clean vote on the DHS funding bill without
anti-immigration riders. The previous question passed, 232 to 164. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 101, Vote #77, 2/12/15]
February 2015 #3: Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Clean DHS Funding Bill. In February 2015, Walters
voted for blocking consideration of a motion to force a clean vote on the DHS funding bill without antiimmigration riders. The previous question passed, 241 to 181. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 121, Vote #86, 2/25/15]

Voted For Bill Funding Department Of Homeland Security
Voted For Bill To Fund Department Of Homeland Security. On March 3, 2015, Walters voted for a bill to fund
the Department of Homeland Security. “The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday funding the
Department of Homeland Security through the end of September, effectively ending a congressional standoff that
nearly shut the department down at the end of last week. The bill, identical to a measure that cleared the Senate last

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Friday, passed by a margin of 257 to 167, with 75 Republicans and 182 Democrats voting in favor.” [HR 240, Vote
#109, 3/03/15; CBS, 3/03/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Clean, Long-Term DHS Funding Bill
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Clean, Long-Term Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill. In
February 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations
Act of 2015, a bill long-term funding bill. “The Democratic Previous Question would force a vote on legislation to
provide long-term funding for Homeland Security, without radical, anti-immigrant riders. This is the fifth
opportunity for House Republicans to vote for a clean DHS funding bill.” The previous question passed, 240 to
183. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 129, Vote #100,
2/27/15; Democratic Leader, 2/27/15]
Voted For Clean, Long-Term Department Of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. In February 2015,
Walters voted for considering a clean, long-term Department of Homeland Security funding bill approved by the
Senate and instead voted to disagree with the Senate amendments and request a conference committee. “The House
passed a measure along party lines Friday afternoon to go to conference with the Senate to hash out the differences
between their long-term bills. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) later announced a motion to agree. But
Senate Democrats, who insist on a clean bill, are expected to block plans for a conference on Monday.” The motion
passed, 228 to 191. [HR 240, Vote #102, 2/27/15; Washington Post, 2/28/15]
Voted Against Clean, Full-Year DHS Funding Bill. In February 2015, Walters voted against a motion to instruct
members of a conference committee to accept a clean, long-term Department of Homeland Security appropriations
bill approved by the Senate. According to the motion’s sponsor, Rep. Roybal-Allard, “my motion would instruct
the conferees to recede to the Senate position, which is the responsible position of providing a full-year funding for
the Homeland Security Department ... Let the House, like the Senate, do the right thing and send this bill to the
President. I urge my colleagues to vote for this motion to instruct conferees to bring back a clean, full-year,
bipartisan funding bill for this Nation's homeland security.” [HR 240, Vote #105, 2/27/15; House Congressional
Record, Page H1485, 2/27/15]

Voted For Stalling Three Weeks On Passing Long-Term Funding For Department Of Homeland
Security
Voted For Stalling Three Weeks On Passing Long-Term Funding For Department Of Homeland Security. In
February 2015, Walters voted for continuing FY2015 funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security for
three weeks. “Earlier in the day, the House collapsed in failure when a last-ditch attempt to fund the agency for an
additional three weeks died at the hands of most Democrats and dozens of Republicans who voted against it.” The
resolution failed, 203 to 224. [H J Res 35, Vote #104, 2/27/15; Washington Post, 2/28/15]
Vote Highlighted Lack Of House Republican Unity. “The defeat was a major blow to Speaker John A.
Boehner (R-Ohio), whose struggles to get unruly members to fall in line have continued in the new Congress.
More broadly, it was an early black eye for the unified Republican majority that had vowed to govern
effectively.” [Washington Post, 2/28/15]
Vote Was A “Humiliating Setback” For Speaker Boehner. “The accord was reached after a stunning and
humiliating setback for Speaker John A. Boehner and his leadership team earlier Friday, when the House voted
against their original plan to extend funding for the department for three weeks — a position that Mr. Boehner
had considered a fail-safe. More than 50 House Republicans defected, voting against the bill.” [New York
Times, 2/28/15]

Voted For Last Minute Stop Gap Measure To Prevent DHS Shutdown

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Voted For Extending Funding For Department Of Homeland Security By One Week. In February 2015,
Walters voted for a motion to suspend the rules and concur with a Senate amendment to extend FY2015 funding
levels for the Department of Homeland Security by one week. “Congress managed at the last minute on Friday
night to avert a partial shuttering of the Department of Homeland Security, passing a one-week funding measure for
the agency. President Obama signed it shortly before the midnight deadline … After the House bill went down, the
Senate sought to pull DHS back from the brink by swiftly passing the one-week bill by a voice vote. The House
followed suit shortly thereafter, voting 357 to 60 in favor of it.” [HR 33, Vote #106, 2/27/15; Washington Post,
2/28/15]
NOTE: 174 Democrats voted in favor of this motion.

Voted For Strengthening Cyber Threat Programs
Voted For Encouraging Private Sector To Share Cyber Threat Data With Department of Homeland
Security. In April 2015, Walters voted for the passage of the bill, as amended, that would promote the voluntary
sharing of information about cyber threats among private companies and between the private sector and federal
government. The bill would provide liability protections to companies that share cyber threat information. It would
also establish the Homeland Security Department's National Cybersecurity and Communication Integration Center
as the lead federal agency in receiving and exchanging cyber threat information with other federal agencies and
private companies. The provisions of the bill would sunset after seven years. The bill passed by a vote of 355-63.
[HR 1731, Vote #173, 4/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/23/15]
Voted Against Prioritizing Protecting Infrastructure, Jobs And Health Information In Cyber Threat
Intelligence Sharing Programs. In April 2015, Walters voted against the Israel, D-N.Y., motion to recommit the
bill to the House Homeland Security Committee with instructions to report back with an amendment that would
clarify the protection of infrastructure, jobs and health information from cyberattacks. The amendment would direct
the secretary of Homeland Security conduct ongoing risk-informed outreach to the owners and operators of at-risk
critical infrastructure. The motion was rejected by a vote of 180-238. [HR 1731, Vote #172, 4/23/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 4/23/15]
Voted For Requiring Homeland Security Department Issue Report On Civil Liberties’ Impact Of Programs
Created Under Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing Bill. In April 2015, Walters voted for the Jackson Lee, DTexas, amendment that would require the Homeland Security Department to issue a report to Congress on the best
means for aligning federally funded cybersecurity research and development with private sector efforts to protect
privacy and civil liberties while also protecting the nation's critical infrastructure. The amendment was adopted by a
vote of 405-8. [HR 1731, Vote #171, 4/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/23/15]
Voted For Encouraging Private Sector To Share Cyber Threat Data With Federal Intelligence Agencies. In
April 2015, Walters voted for the passage of the bill to promote the voluntary sharing of cyber threat information
among private companies and between the private sector and federal government. The bill would provide liability
protections to companies that share cyber threat information and would require that all personally identifiable
information be removed from information that is shared. It would also establish a Cyber Threat Intelligence
Integration Center within the director of National Intelligence’s Office. As amended, the provisions of the bill
would sunset after seven years. The bill was passed by a vote of 307-116. [HR 1560, Vote #170, 4/22/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 4/22/15]
Voted Against Prioritizing Terrorist & Foreign Threats To Military Assets In Cyber Threat Intelligence
Sharing Programs. In April 2015, Walters voted against the Rice, D-N.Y., motion to recommit the bill to the
House Select Intelligence Committee with instructions to report back with an amendment that would add language
to clarify that appropriate agencies prioritize the sharing of cyber threat indicators regarding known terrorist
organizations and attempts to steal U.S. military technology by state-sponsored computer hackers. The motion was
rejected by a vote of 183-239. [HR 1560, Vote #169, 4/22/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/22/15]

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Voted Against Sunset Protecting Cyber Networks Act After Seven Years. In April 2015, Walters voted against
the Mulvaney, R-S.C., amendment that would sunset the provisions of the bill after seven years. The amendment
was adopted by a vote of 313-110. [HR 1560, Vote #168, 4/22/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/22/15]

Voted For Weakening Cybersecurity, Even For Veterans
Voted For Allowing DHS To Share Cyberthreat Information With Private Entities. In April 2015, Walters
voted for a rule to allow consideration of a bill “that would promote voluntary sharing of information about
cyberthreats among private companies and between the private sector and federal government and the bill (HR
1731) that would allow the Homeland Security Department to share the cyberthreat information it gathers with
private sector entities.” The resolution passed, 238-182. [HRes 212, Vote #164, 4/22/15; CQ News, 4/22/15]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Protecting Veterans’ Personal Information From Cyber Attacks.
In April 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a bill to protect veterans’ personal information from
cyber-attacks. The bill “would promote voluntary sharing of information about cyberthreats among private
companies and between the private sector and federal government and the bill (HR 1731) that would allow the
Homeland Security Department to share the cyberthreat information it gathers with private sector entities.” The
previous question passed, 237-179. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [HRes212, Vote #163, 4/22/15; CQ News, 4/22/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Prevent Funds From Being Used To Build, Renovate, Or Expand
Detainee Housing Facilities In Guantanamo Bay
Voted Against An Amendment To Prevent Funds From Being Used To Build, Renovate, Or Expand
Detainee Housing Facilities In Guantanamo Bay. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would
prevent from being used to build, renovate, or expand housing facilities for detainees in Guantanamo Bay. The
amendment failed to pass 167 to 254. [HR 2029, Vote #187; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 4/30/15; Section 512
of HR 2029; CQ, Bill Track]

Voted For Reining In Government Surveillance Of American Citizens
Voted For NSA Surveillance Reform. In May 2015, Walters voted for the USA FREEDOM Act “which would
prevent the NSA from collecting bulk metadata about the phone numbers people dial and when their calls are
placed … The bill would require the NSA to obtain a court order to look at data, which would be held by phone
companies. It would also be required to ask for a ‘specific selection term,’ so that records could not be collected in
bulk. It would place limits on other types of data collection as well, add new transparency measures to make more
information public and create a special team of experts to weigh in on some unique cases before the secretive
federal court that oversees intelligence programs.” The bill passed 338 to 88. [HR 2048, Vote #224, 5/13/15; The
Hill, 5/13/15]

Voted For Increasing Restrictions On Transfer Of Guantanamo Detainees To U.S.
Voted For Increasing Restrictions On Transferring Guantanamo Detainees To The U.S. & Forbid Building
New Facilities On Us Soil. In May 2015, Walters voted for “lengthen[ing] to two years the bill's restrictions on the
transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to the U.S. and on construction or modification of facilities in
the U.S. to house Guantanamo detainees. It also would prohibit transfers of detainees to Yemen and bar the Defense
secretary from using a national security waiver to transfer prisoners to combat zones.” The amendment passed, 243180. [HR 1725, Vote #230; CQ Floor Votes 5/14/15]

Voted Against Closing Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp By 2017

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Voted Against Closing Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp By 2017. In May 2015, Walters voted against “a
framework for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by Dec. 31, 2017. The amendment would
remove restrictions in the bill against transferring Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detainees to the U.S., constructing or
modifying any facility in the U.S. to house a Guantanamo Bay detainee, and transferring detainees to a combat
zone.” The amendment failed, 174-249. [HR 1735, Vote #231; CQ Floor Votes 5/14/15]
Measure Would Have Maintained Current Ban Against Transferring Detainees To The US And
Prohibiting Facilities To House Detainees On US Soil. “The legislation maintains the current ban against
transferring Guantánamo Bay detainees to the U.S. It also prohibits building facilities to house detainees on
U.S. soil.” [The Hill, 5/14/15]

Voted For Including Border Security Activities In Preferred Applications For Defense Department
Property Transfers
Voted For Amendment To Include Border Security Activities In Preferred Applications For Defense
Department Property Transfers. In May 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would “amend current law
to include border security activities to the list of preferred applications the Defense Department considers when
transferring excess property to other federal agencies.” The amendment was adopted, 253 to 166. [H.R. 1735, Vote
#232, 5/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/14/15]

Voted Against Amendment For Banning The Transfer Or Release Of Prisoners From Guantanamo
Bay
Voted Against Amendment For Banning The Transfer Or Release Of Prisoners From Guantanamo Bay. In
June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, that would “strike section 527 from the bill which prohibits use of funds to transfer, release, or
assist in the transfer or release to or within the U.S., its territories, or possessions Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any
other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the Armed Forces of the U.S. and is or was held on or after
June 24, 2009, at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense.” The amendment
failed 170-256. [HR 2578, Vote #276, 6/03/15]

Voted Against Striking Prohibition On Funds For Transferring Guantanamo Bay Detainees
Voted Against Striking Prohibition On Funds Being Used To Transfer Guantanamo Bay Detainees To the
U.S. In June 2015, Walters voted againstan amendment “that would strike section 8100 of the bill, which bars funds
from being used to transfer or release within the United States, or its territories, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any
other detainee held at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.” The amendment was rejected, 174-257. [CQ
Floor Votes, 6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #336, 6/10/15]
Voted Against Striking Prohibition On Funds To Construct Any Facility In U.S. To House Guantanamo
Detainees. In June 2015, Walters voted againstan amendment “that would strike section 8101 of the bill, which
bars funds from being used to construct, acquire or modify any facility in the United States, or its territories, to
house Guantanamo Bay detainees for purposes of imprisonment.” The amendment was rejected, 173-259. [CQ
Floor Votes, 6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #337, 6/10/15]
Voted Against Striking Prohibition On Funds Being Used To Transfer Detainee From Guantanamo Bay To
Home Country Or Any Other Foreign Country. In June 2015, Walters voted againstan amendment “that would
strike section 8102 of the bill, which bars funds from being used to transfer any individual detained at U.S. Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to the custody or control of the individual's home country or any other foreign
country except in accordance with the fiscal 2014 defense authorization act.” The amendment was rejected, 181251. [CQ Floor Votes, 6/10/15; HR 2685, Vote #338, 6/10/15]

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Voted For Prohibiting Funding For Defense Counsel For Foreign Detainees At Guantanamo Bay
Voted For Prohibiting Funding For Defense Counsel For Foreign Detainees At Guantanamo Bay. In June
2015, Walters voted for an amendment to “prohibit use of funds to provide for defense counsel for any foreign
detainee at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention facility.” The amendment failed, 133-297. [HR 2685, Vote #355;
CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted Against Ending Warrantless “Backdoor” Surveillance
Voted Against Ending Backdoor Surveillance Of Americans. In June 2016, Walters voted against restricting the
use of “funds to query a collection of foreign intelligence information acquired under Section 702 of the Foreign
Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 using a United States person identifier. The amendment also would bar use of
funds by the National Security Agency or the Central Intelligence Agency to mandate that a company alter products
or services to permit electronic surveillance of users, except for mandates or requests authorized under the
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.” The amendment passed, 255-174. [HR 2685, Vote #356;
CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]
Amendment Would End Spying On American Citizens Whose Data Was Incidentally Collected
During Foreign Surveillance. “The House passed legislation Thursday that would prevent the NSA from
spying on American citizens whose data was incidentally collected during foreign dragnets, marking the
second year in a row that the lower chamber has put the kibosh on backdoor domestic spying. Sponsored by
Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., the amendment to the Department of Defense
spending bill was approved in a 255-174 vote across party lines.” [Intercept, 6/12/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Remove Additional Restrictions On Closing Guantanamo Bay
Detention Camp
Voted Against Amendment To Remove Additional Restrictions On The Closure Of Guantanamo Bay. In
June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would strike four sections of the Intelligence Authorization
Act which add new restrictions to prevent the Obama Administration from closing the Guantanamo Bay Detention
Camp. The amendment failed 176 to 246. [HR 2596, Vote #367, 6/16/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/16/15]

Voted Against Increasing Airport And Cyber Security
Voted Against Motion To Require Communication Across The National Intelligence Community To
Increase Airport And Cyber Security. In June 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would add language to
the Intelligence Authorization Act to “deter terrorist attacks, and strengthen America’s cybersecurity by requiring
intelligence agencies to share with the Transportation Safety Administration the latest info on terrorist attempts to
thwart airport security and who’s on the terrorist watch list; and foil and counter state-sponsored cyberattacks by
China, Russia, and others that resulted in OPM hacks, and theft of personal health information of 80 million
Americans from Anthem Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield.” The motion failed 183 to 240. [HR 2596, Vote #368,
6/16/15; Democratic Leader, 6/16/15]

Voted For FY2016 Intelligence Authorization Bill
Voted For Fiscal Year 2016 Intelligence Authorization Act. In June 2015, Walters voted for the Intelligence
Authorization Act. Rep. Adam Schiff, ranking member on the Select Committee on Intelligence said in a release,
“several issues remain unresolved, causing me to vote against the bill. It was my hope that we would have been
able to strip restrictions on closing the Guantanamo Bay prison and preclude the use of OCO funds to augment the
artificial budget caps set for national security, but unfortunately, we were not able to do so. I will continue to work
hard to fix these issues as this bill progresses — the American people deserve nothing less.” The bill passed 247 to
178. [HR 2596, Vote #369, 6/16/15; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – Democratic Office, 6/16/15]

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Voted Against Prohibiting The Export-Import Bank From Financing Entities Designated As State
Sponsors Of Terrorism
Voted Against Prohibiting The Export-Import Bank From Financing Entities Designated As State Sponsors
Of Terrorism. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment, “that would prohibit the Export-Import
Bank from providing financing to an entity designated a state-sponsor of terrorism by the secretary of State.” The
amendment failed 183-244. [HR 22, Vote #614, 11/04/15; CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Voted For To Block Vote On Secure Refugee Process Act
Voted For To Block A Vote On The Secure Refugee Process Act. In November 2015, Walters voted for to block
a vote “on the House Democrats’ tough alternative refugee legislation, the Secure Refugee Process Act.” The
Secure Refugee Process Act would have required the Secretary of Homeland Security and five federal agencies to
verify the identity of all refugee applicants and would have required the Secretary of Homeland Security to certify
that all relevant Federal immigration laws had been complied with. The Previous Question passed in the House, 243
- 182. [H Res 531, Vote #638, 11/19/15; Previous Question, 11/19/15; Democratic Staff Of The Committee On
Homeland Security Press Release, accessed 2/02/16]

Voted Against Removing Requirement For FBI Director – In Addition To DHS Secretary – To
Certify Each Syrian Refugee Is Not A Security Risk From Harsh Refugee Overhaul Bill
Voted Against Removing Requirement For FBI Director – In Addition To DHS Secretary – To Certify Each
Syrian Refugee Is Not A Security Risk From Harsh Refugee Overhaul Bill. In November 2015, Walters voted
against a motion to recommit the American SAFE Act to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions to report
back to the House with an amendment that would “require the secretary of Homeland Security to verify the
identities and biographic information of Iraqi and Syrian refugees and certify that the individual is not a threat to
the security of the United States, but would not require that the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and
the director of National Intelligence conduct background checks or concur in this certification.” The motion was
rejected by a vote of 180-244. [H R 4038, Vote #642, 11/19/15; CQ Floor Votes, 11/19/15]

Voted For Bill To Place Onerous Restrictions On Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program
Voted For To Place Onerous Restrictions On Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program. In November 2015,
Walters voted for the American SAFE Act, “legislation that would in effect halt the resettlement of refugees from
Syria and Iraq [to the United States] … The House bill would require leaders of the nation's security apparatus —
the director of national intelligence and the heads of the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI — to certify
that refugees who are admitted pose no security threat. The White House, which has proposed admitting at least
10,000 refugees to the U.S. this fiscal year from war-torn Syria, said the House bill creates ‘unnecessary and
impractical requirements,’ noting the current screening process is rigorous and takes up to 24 months. Critics say
the legislation would essentially shut down the program.” The bill passed by a vote of 289-137. [H R 4038, Vote
#643, 11/19/15; Los Angeles Times, 11/19/15]

Voted For The FY16 Intelligence Authorization Act
Voted For The FY16 Intelligence Authorization Act. In December 2015, Walters voted for a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to “authorize appropriations for fiscal
year 2016 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities, including the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence (DNI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the Department of
Homeland Security. The bill would provide authorizations for fighting terrorism, activities in Iraq and Afghanistan,
countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, investments in information technology enterprises,

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surveillance and reconnaissance, and cyber defense. The classified annex, which specifies the funding levels and
personnel ceilings for each intelligence program, is only available to members.” The motion was agreed to by a
vote of 364-58. [H R 4127, Vote #649, 12/1/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/01/15]

Voted For Increasing Visa Requirements On Individuals From Syria, Iran, Sudan, And Iraq
Voted For Increasing Visa Requirements On Individuals From Syria, Iran, Sudan, And Iraq. In December
2015, Walters voted for to “suspend the rules and pass the bill that would prohibit individuals who have been to
specified nations, including Syria, Iran, Sudan, and Iraq, from entering the United States unless they were
interviewed by U.S. officials and obtained a regular visa, even if the individuals arrived from countries that
participate in the Visa Waiver Program. The bill would also update requirements for countries to participate in the
Visa Waiver Program; would require fraud-resistant electronic passports, biographic and biometric information;
and would require participation in the program's electronic collection of information on all additional countries
where an applicant has or had citizenship.” The bill passed 407-19. [HR 22, Vote #679, 12/8/15; CQ Floor Votes,
12/8/15]
The New Restrictions Would Deny Individuals Who Qualify For Visa-Free Entry If They Have Visited
Iraq, Syria, And Other Terror Hotspot Countries. “Under the legislation, citizens from countries that
qualify for the program would be denied visa-free entry to the U.S. if they have visited Iraq, Syria or other
countries deemed to be terror hotspots in the last five years, or if they are citizens of those countries. Those
individuals would instead have to pass through a more stringent security process.” [The Hill, 12/8/15]
Voted Against Bay. In May 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to remove provisions from the National
Defense Authorization Act that prohibits “transferring prisoners held at the military prison at Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, to the U.S. and building a facility in the U.S. to hold them.” The amendment failed, 163 to 259. [HR 4909,
Vote #204, 5/18/16; Politico, 5/17/16]
Voted For Prohibiting Transfer Of Guantanamo Bay Detainees. In September 2016, Walters voted for motion
to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 863) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 5351) that would prohibit the transfer or release of any
Guantanamo detainee to or within the United States, its territories, or to any foreign country, and would provide for
House floor consideration of the bill (HR 5226) that would require federal agencies to maintain detailed online
databases of regulatory actions taken and pending before the agency.” The motion was agreed to 232 to 172. [H
RES 863, Vote #505, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For Passage Of A Bill Prohibiting Transfer Of Guantanamo Detainees. In September 2016, Walters
voted for “passage of the bill that would prohibit the transfer or release of any Guantanamo detainee to or within
the United States, its territories, or to any foreign country through Jan. 21, 2017. The prohibition would end prior to
that date if an act authorizing appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense for fiscal 2017 is
enacted into law.” The bill was passed, 244 to 174. [HR 5351, Vote #520, 9/15/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/15/16]

House Administration & Member Perks
Voted For John Boehner For Speaker Of The House
Voted To Make John Boehner Speaker Of The House. In January 2015, Walters voted for Boehner to be
Speaker of the House. John Boehner received 216 votes, and Nancy Pelosi received 164 votes. [Election to the
Speaker, Vote #2, 1/06/15]

Voted For Ryan For Speaker Of The House

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Voted To Make Paul Ryan Speaker Of The House. In October 2015, Walters voted for Paul Ryan to be Speaker
of the House. Paul Ryan received 236 votes, Nancy Pelosi received 184 votes, and Daniel Webster received 9
votes. [Election to the Speaker, Vote #581, 10/29/15]

Voted For Blocking Requirement That Legislative Text Be Posted In Accordance With House Rules
Voted For Blocking Requirement That Text Legislative Text Be Posted In Accordance With House Rules. In
January 2015, Walters voted for blocking requirement that legislative text be posted in accordance with House
rules. “House Rules require a bill to be posted for 3 days so it can be read before it comes to the floor, and the
Republican Leadership has made this particular rule sacrosanct above all others. However, on HR 7 the Republican
Leadership filed the bill late on the night before the vote the following morning, in direct violation of this Rule and
their principles. The Democratic Previous Question would eliminate the waiver of this very important Rule that
provides transparency for both the public and Members who must vote on legislation.” The previous question
carried, 239-183. A vote against ordering the previous question would have eliminated the waiver of the House
rule. [H Res 42, Vote #42, 1/22/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 1/21/15]

Voted For FY16 Legislative Branch Budget With Congressional Pay Freeze
Voted For FY2016 Legislative Branch Budget That Extended Congressional Pay Freeze. In May 2015,
Walters voted for the bill that would provide $3.3 billion for legislative branch operations, excluding Senate
operations, in fiscal 2016. “[The] annual legislative branch spending bill … [included] language extending the
congressional salary freeze for a seventh consecutive year.” The bill was passed by a vote of 357-67. [HR 2250,
Vote # 247, 5/19/15; CQ Floor Votes, 5/19/15; Roll Call, 5/20/15]
Voted For Amendment To Cut Legislative Branch Budget By 1 Percent. In May 2015, Walters voted for the
Blackburn, R-Tenn., amendment that would cut funding under the bill by one percent for all accounts except for the
Capitol Police, the Sergeant at Arms, and the Architect of the Capitol's Capitol Police buildings, grounds and
security account. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 172-250. [HR 2250, Vote # 246, 5/19/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 5/19/15]
Voted For Amendment To Block Funding For Exchange Program To Promote American-Style Democracy
In Post-Soviet Countries. In May 2015, Walters voted for the Ratcliffe, R-Texas, amendment that would “block
funding for the Open World Leadership Center, a program begun in 1999 and intended to educate politicians from
the former Soviet Union about democracy in the U.S.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of 224-199. [HR
2250, Vote # 245, 5/19/15; Albany Herald, 5/19/15]

Voted For Preventing DC From Spending Local Tax Dollars Without Congressional Approval
Voted For Preventing DC From Spending Local Tax Dollars Without Congressional Approval. In May 2016,
Walters voted for a bill that would “repeal a District of Columbia law that modified the district's home rule charter
to allow locally-generated funds to be spent without congressional approval.” The bill passed 240-179. [HR 5233,
Vote #248, 5/25/16; CQ Bill Track, 6/01/16]
House Overturned Voter-Approved Ballot Measure Giving DC More Control Over Its Finances. “The
House passed legislation on Wednesday to gut a D.C. ballot measure that gives the city more control over its
finances. Lawmakers voted 240-179, along party lines, to approve a bill that would prevent the District of
Columbia from spending local tax dollars without congressional approval.” [The Hill, 5/25/16]

Housing

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Voted For Reauthorizing Indian And Native American Housing Programs
Voted For Reauthorizing Indian And Native American Housing Programs. In March 2015, Walters voted for
reauthorizing Indian and Native Hawaiian housing programs. “This bill reauthorizes a number of Indian and Native
Hawaiian housing programs through FY 2019, including the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG), which
it modifies to provide for multi-year housing plans and to allow tribes to meet program requirements more
efficiently. It also establishes a set-aside for housing for Native American veterans within Veterans Affairs (VA)
Department housing programs and creates a demonstration program to leverage private investment in affordable
Indian housing.” The bill passed 297 to 98. [HR 360, Vote #130, 3/23/15; CQ House Action Reports, 3/20/15]

Voted For Weakening Regulations On Mortgage Lenders
Voted For A Bill That Changed The Definition Of A Qualified Mortgage Under The Truth In Lending Act.
In April 2015, Walters voted for the Mortgage Choice Act. “The bill excludes insurance paid at closing into escrow,
as well as fees paid for related services to lender-affiliated companies, from the 3% cap on points and fees imposed
on ‘qualified mortgages’ by redefining ‘points and fees’ under the Truth in Lending Act. The measure is intended to
clarify conflicting definitions under current law and thereby ensure that mortgage loans to low- and middle-income
borrowers remain affordable.” The bill passed, 286 to 140. [HR 685, Vote #152, 4/14/15; CQ, 4/10/15]
Bill They Voted On Would “Weaken Regulations On Mortgage Lenders.” “Ranking second behind the
Chamber was the National Association of Realtors. The group spent $7.7 million lobbying on issues like flood
insurance premiums, which have risen sharply in the past few years. NAR also lobbied for the Mortgage
Choice Act, a bill that would weaken regulations on mortgage lenders enacted following the 2007 collapse of
the housing market. The Mortgage Choice Act passed in the House of Representatives on April 14.”
[Huffington Post, 4/23/15]

Voted Against Preventing Those Convicted Of Mortgage Fraud And Predatory Lenders From
Providing Loans To Homeowners
Voted AgainstPreventing Those Convicted Of Mortgage Fraud And Predatory Lenders From Providing
Loans To Homeowners. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would prevent those convicted of
mortgage fraud and predatory lenders from providing loans to homeowners. “No person or lender that has been
found to have engaged in unfair, deceptive, predatory, or abusive lending practices, or convicted of mortgage fraud
under Federal or relevant State law may make use of the amendments made by this Act ” The motion failed 184 to
239. [HR 650, Vote #150, 14/14/15; Motion to Recommit, 4/14/15]

Voted For Weakening Wall Street Reform For Mortgage Lenders
Voted For Weakening Aspects Of Wall Street Reform Allowing Mortgage Lenders To Disclose Less
Information To Borrowers. In April 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would roll back regulations in the
Wall Street reform law. “Regulations from the Dodd-Frank Act that went into effect in early 2014 tightened
requirements and restrictions on ‘high-cost’ loans. For example, if the interest rate and fees on loans reach a certain
level, lenders have to verify a borrower’s ability to repay loans and disclose consequences of default and loan terms
… the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015. HR 650 would raise the threshold for which loans
are considered ‘high cost,’ from 8.5 percent above the average rate to 10 percent above the average rate. President
Obama has threatened to veto it if it passes both houses. The change may seem minor, but the higher threshold
would mean the lender has to do less work and disclose less information to borrowers. The majority of loans on
manufactured homes carry high interest rates, especially compared with a typical mortgage.” The bill passed, 263 to
162. [HR 650, Vote #151, 4/14/15; Seattle Times Editorial, 4/14/15]

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Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The Department Of Justice From Enforcing Disparate
Impact Claims Under The Fair Housing Act
Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The Department Of Justice From Enforcing Disparate Impact
Claims Under The Fair Housing Act. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that prevented the
department of justice from enforcing disparate impact claims under the Fair Housing Act. “Housing discrimination
claims: The House has passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., to the Commerce, Justice,
Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2578). The amendment would bar funding for Justice
Department enforcement actions under the Fair Housing Act that rely on the theory of disparate impact to allege
racial and other forms of discrimination by mortgage lenders, landlords, and home insurers. Garrett said the threat
of prosecution for treating various classes of homeowners and renters differently, based on their economic status,
would impede the ability ‘for lenders to make rational economic decisions about risk’ rather than based on the
possibility that the Justice Department will consider their actions discriminatory.” The amendment passed 232 to
196. [HR 2578, Vote #287, 6/03/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15; Citizen-Times, 6/05/15]

Voted For An Amendment That Barred Funding For The Private Enforcement Initiative Of The
Fair Housing Initiatives Program
Voted For An Amendment That Barred Funding For The Private Enforcement Initiative Of The Fair
Housing Initiatives Program. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and
Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 that would “bar funds from being used for the
Private Enforcement Initiative of the Fair Housing Initiatives Program.” The amendment passed 224 to 198. [CQ
Floor Votes, 6/04/15; HR 2577, Vote #307, 6/04/15]
National Council On Independent Living: PEI Grantees Are “Critical” To Enforcement Of The Fair
Housing Act. “PEI grants support local, private fair housing groups’ testing, complaint intake, and investigation
efforts. PEI grantees are critical to enforcement efforts for the Fair Housing Act. Disability-related complaints is the
largest category of Fair Housing complaints. To remove funding for the PEI program would damage Fair Housing
enforcement in many communities. This harms people with disabilities when fair housing enforcement is not
readily available in communities.” [NCIL, 6/05/15]

Voted For Amendment Barring Implementation Of Housing Rule Meant To Combat Housing
Segregation
Voted For Amendment Barring The Implementation Of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule. In June
2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 that would “ bar funding for HUD to implement, enforce or administer the
proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.” The amendment passed 229 to 193. [HR 2577, Vote #311,
6/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/09/15]
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Self Purports To Combat Segregation. According to the Federal
Register, the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule “[e]stablish[es] an approach to affirmatively further fair
housing that calls for coordinated efforts to combat illegal housing discrimination, so that individuals and families
can make decisions about where to live, free from discrimination, with necessary information regarding housing
options, and with adequate support to make their choices viable.” [Federal Register, 7/19/13]

Voted For Weakening Housing Discrimination Protections
Voted For Amendment To Bar HUD From Enforcing Regulation Combating Discrimination In the Housing
Market. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the FY16 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill that
would bar funds from being used by HUD to administer a federal regulation that dictates, “If the policies of
governmental agencies, banks or private real estate companies unjustifiably perpetuate segregation, regardless of

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their intent, they could be found in violation of the Fair Housing Act.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of
231-195. [HR 2577, Vote #323, 6/09/15; Propublica, 1/21/15]

Voted For Baring Use Of Funds In Violation Of HUD Regulations On Assistance To Non-Citizens
Voted For Baring Use Of Funds In Violation Of HUD Regulations On Assistance To Non-Citizens. In June
2015, Walters voted for an amendment to a DOT and HUD appropriations bill that would “bar funds from being
used in violation of HUD regulations relating to restrictions on assistance to non-citizens. “ The amendment was
adopted 244-181. [HR 2577, Vote #319, 6/09/15; CQ Summary, 6/09/15]

Voted For Baring Use Of Funds For Providing Need-Based Housing For Unauthorized Aliens
Voted For Baring Use Of Funds For Providing Need-Based Housing For Unauthorized Aliens. In June 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to a DOT and HUD appropriations bill that would “bar funds from being used to
provide financial assistance in contravention of section 214 (d) of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1980, regarding non-citizen eligibility for need-based housing.” Section 214 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1980 states that “only certain categories of noncitizens are eligible for benefits under the
housing programs covered by Section 214. Unauthorized aliens are not eligible for benefits under Section 214.”
The amendment was adopted 246 to 180. [HR 2577, Vote #320, 6/09/15; CQ Summary, 6/09/15; CRS, 1/23/12]

Voted Against A Motion To Allow Home Buyers To Seek Court Remedy Against Predatory
Practices
Voted Against A Motion To Allow Home Buyers To Seek Court Remedy Against Predatory Practices. In
October 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would “protect the rights of servicemembers, seniors, and
students to seek a court remedy against predatory practices in the home-buying process.” The motion failed, 185240. [HR 3192, Vote #539, 10/07/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 10/07/15]

Voted For Delaying Implementation Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rules For Home
Buyers
Voted For Delaying Implementation Of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rules For Home Buyers. In
October 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would “delay implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau's rules regarding lender disclosures to consumers applying for home mortgage loans until Feb. 1, 2016.
Enforcement of the rules and lawsuits against lenders would be prohibited as long as the lender makes a good-faith
effort to comply with the rules.” The bill passed 303-121. [HR 3192, Vote #540, 10/07/15; CQ Floor Votes,
10/07/15]

Voted Against Allowing HUD To Continue An FHA Program Automating An Alternative Credit
Rating System For Borrowers With Insufficient Credit Histories.
Voted Against Allowing HUD To Continue An FHA Program Automating An Alternative Credit Rating
System For Borrowers With Insufficient Credit Histories. In February 2016, Walters voted against an
amendment that would “allow the Housing and Urban Development Department to continue a Federal Housing
Administration pilot program for an automated process to provide alternative credit rating information to help
determine creditworthiness of borrowers with insufficient credit histories.” The amendment was rejected, 181 to
239. [H R 3700, Vote #51, 2/02/16, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted For Exempting Public Housing Agencies From Requirement For At Least One Board
Member Receiving Housing Assistance If They Have A Resident Advisory Board.

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Voted For Exempting Public Housing Agencies From Requirement For At Least One Board Member
Receiving Housing Assistance If They Have A Resident Advisory Board. In February 2016, Walters voted for
an amendment that would “exempt certain public housing agencies from a requirement that their boards of directors
include at least one member who directly receives public housing agency assistance, if the public housing agency
establishes an advisory board of at least six public housing residents.” The amendment was adopted by a vote of
236 to 178. [H R 3700, Vote #50, 2/02/16, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Immigration
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Homeland Security Bill Without Stopping Immigration
Changes
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Homeland Security Funding Bill Without Language Stopping
Immigration Changes. In January 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of a bill that “would prevent
Republicans from endangering national security and fund the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of the
year, bringing forward the bipartisan Homeland Security appropriations bill for a clean vote without Republicans’
anti-immigrant amendments.” The motion failed 242 to 181. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 27, Vote #20, 1/13/15; 114th Previous Questions]

Voted For Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Families
Voted For Amendment To Defund Immigration Executive Order. On January 14, 2015, Walters voted for an
amendment to defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration. “One of the amendments would choke
off funding for Obama’s executive action announced in November, which would allow some illegal immigrants to
stay in the country and obtain work permits.” The amendment was adopted 237 to 190. [HR 240, Vote #29,
1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15]

Voted For Restarting Deportations Of DREAMers
Voted For Amendment To End Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals. On January 24, 2015, Walters voted
for an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would end a program to suspend the
deportation of DREAMers. “A second amendment would halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
(DACA), which lifts deportation for some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children.” The
amendment was adopted 218 to 209. [HR 240, Vote #30, 1/14/15; The Hill 1/14/15]

Voted For Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Families And DREAMers
Voted For Bill Restarting Deportations Of Undocumented Families And DREAMers. In January 2015,
Walters voted for a federal funding bill that defunded President Obama’s executive action on immigration and
ended a program that halted the deportation of some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children.
“Democrats rallied against the bill, which would fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through
September, after Republicans adopted a series of contentious amendments that take aim at facets of Obama’s
immigration policy. One of the amendments would choke off funding for Obama’s executive action announced in
November, which would allow some illegal immigrants to stay in the country and obtain work permits. A second
amendment would halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), which lifts deportation for
some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children.” The bill passed 236 to 191. [HR 240, Vote
#35, 1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]
Voted For Amendment To Defund Immigration Executive Order. In January 2015, Walters voted for an
amendment to defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration. “One of the amendments would
choke off funding for Obama’s executive action announced in November, which would allow some illegal

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immigrants to stay in the country and obtain work permits.” The amendment was adopted 237 to 190. [HR 240,
Vote #29, 1/14/15; The Hill, 1/14/15]
Voted For Amendment To End Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals. In January 2015, Walters voted
for an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would end a program to suspend
the deportation of DREAMers. “A second amendment would halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Program (DACA), which lifts deportation for some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as
children.” The amendment was adopted 218 to 209. [HR 240, Vote #30, 1/14/15; The Hill 1/14/15]
Voted For Amendment To Defund President Obama’s Executive Actions On Immigration. In January 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would defund President
Obama’s executive action on immigration. The amendment further barred funding for any substantially similar
policies issues after January 9, 2015 and declared that such immigration policies had no statutory or constitutional
basis. The amendment was adopted 237 to 190. [HR 240, Amendment No. 1, Vote #29, 1/14/15]
Voted For Bill Providing More Than $47 Billion For Department Of Homeland Security Funding. In January
2015, Walters voted for a federal funding bill providing $47.8 billion for Homeland Security in FY 2015. The bill
also included $12.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection, $6.3 billion for Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, $10 billion for the Coast Guard, and $10.8 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The bill passed 236 to 191. [HR 240, Vote #35, 1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]

Voted For Anti-Immigrant Amendment Putting Interests Of Legal Aliens Above Undocumented
Immigrants
Voted For Anti-Immigrant Amendment Putting Interests Of Legal Aliens Above Undocumented
Immigrants. In January 2015, Walters voted for an anti-immigrant amendment imploring the Obama
Administration to stop putting the interests of legal aliens behind those who arrived illegally. It also encouraged the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to use available funds to improve services and the benefits application
process for legal immigrants. The amendment was adopted 260 to 167. [HR 240, Amendment No. 5, Vote #33,
1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]

Voted For Anti-Immigrant Amendment Discouraging Policies To Promote Hiring Of
Undocumented Immigrants
Voted For Anti-Immigrant Amendment Discouraging Policies To Promote Hiring Of Undocumented
Immigrants. In January 2015, Walters voted for an anti-immigrant amendment imploring the Obama
Administration not to pursue policies making it economically advantageous to hire illegal immigrants. The
amendment was adopted 253-171. [HR 240, Amendment No. 4, Vote #32, 1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]

Voted For Anti-Immigrant Amendment That Would Discourage Victims From Reporting Abuse
Voted For Anti-Immigrant Amendment That Would Discourage Victims From Reporting Abuse. In January
2015, Walters voted for an anti-immigrant amendment that purports to prioritize immigration enforcement actions
against illegal immigrants convicted of violent or sexually-oriented offenses. However, the Conference of Catholic
Bishops stated that this amendment “would discourage many [domestic violence] victims from reporting abuse.”
The amendment was adopted 278-149. [HR 240, Amendment No. 3, Vote #31, 1/14/15; Democratic Leader Nancy
Pelosi, Floor Remarks, 1/14/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/14/15]

Voted For Removing Provision Encouraging Defense Department To Allow DREAMers To Serve
In Military
Voted For Removing Provision Encouraging Defense Department To Allow DREAMers To Serve In
Military. In May 2015, Walters voted for removing an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that “would

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encourage the Pentagon to consider allowing immigrants brought to the country as children to [serve in the
military].” [HR 1735, Vote #229, 5/14/15; NPR, 5/13/15]
Headline: Alabama Media: “Rep. Mo Brooks amendment passes; keeps DREAMers out of military.”
[Alabama Media, 5/14/15]

Voted For Amendment Blocking Funding For Cities That Neglect To Fully Participate In
Reporting Names To Federal Immigration Officials
Voted For Amendment Blocking Funding For Cities That Neglect To Fully Participate In Reporting Names
To Federal Immigration Officials. In June 2015, Walters voted foran amendment to the Commerce, Justice,
Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016 blocking funds to cities “The House also voted 227-198
for an amendment that would block certain federal funds to localities that refuse to report names to federal
immigration authorities. That's become an issue in recent months as localities refused to participate in a federal
program that turns over the names of people picked up for crimes to federal immigration authorities.” the
amendment passed, 227 to 198. [HR 2578, Amendment #84, Vote# 294, 6/03/15; AP 6/03/15]

Voted For Amendment To Prevent DOJ From Using Its Funds To Defend President Obama’s
Executive Orders On Immigration In Pending Legal Battle
Voted For Amendment To Prevent DOJ From Using Its Funds To Defend President Obama’s Executive
Orders On Immigration In Pending Legal Battle. In June 2015, Walters voted for and amendment preventing
the Department of Justice from using its funds to defend President Obama’s executive orders on immigration in a
pending legal battle. “House Republicans just went after President Barack Obama’s executive actions on
immigration – again. The GOP-led chamber voted Wednesday to block the Justice Department from being able to
defend itself in a legal battle that has put Obama’s sweeping and controversial immigration actions on hold. The
measure, written by conservative immigration firebrand Rep. Steve King of Iowa, was an amendment to the overall
funding bill for DOJ. As he spoke about his measure, King noted that the House has voted multiple times to restrain
Obama’s legal authority on immigration and dismissed the actions as ‘unconstitutional executive amnesty.’
Obama’s directive was the epicenter of a battle over Homeland Security, pushing the department’s funding to the
brink before Republicans capitulated on their demands to defund Obama’s actions.” The amendment passed 222 to
204. [HR 2578, Vote #293, 6/03/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15; Politico, 6/03/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Reduction In Federal Law Enforcement Grant Funding If It Would
Result In Increase In Crime Or Decrease In Law Enforcement Officers
Voted Against Prohibiting Reduction In Federal Law Enforcement Grant Funding If It Would Result In
Increase In Crime Or Decrease In Law Enforcement Officers. In July 2015, Walters voted against a motion that
would “prohibit the Attorney General from reducing federal law enforcement grants to states or local governments
if the Attorney General determines that such reductions would result in an increase in the overall crime rate of the
state or a decrease in the number of law enforcement officers in that area.” The motion failed 181-239. [HR 3009,
Vote #465, 7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]

Voted For Withholding Federal Law Enforcement Grant Funding From State And Local
Governments That Do Not Comply With Federal Immigration Laws
Voted For Withholding Federal Law Enforcement Grant Funding From State And Local Governments That
Do Not Comply With Federal Immigration Laws. In July 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would “withhold
certain federal law enforcement grants to state and local governments that bar their officials from taking certain
immigration-related actions, such as gathering or maintaining information on the immigration or citizenship status
of individuals or sharing such information with federal immigration authorities.” The bill passed 241-179. [HR
3009, Vote #466, 7/23/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/23/15]

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Headline: The Hill: “Democrats slam sanctuary city legislation, labeling it ‘The Donald Trump Act.’”
[The Hill, 7/22/15]
Headline: Politico: “GOP picks a fight over immigration.” [Politico, 7/23/15]

Voted For Authorizing Speaker Ryan To File Amicus Brief On The House’s Behalf In Supreme
Court Case About Obama’s Actions To Protect Undocumented Immigrants From Deportation
Voted For Authorizing Speaker Ryan To File An Amicus Curiae Brief On The House’s Behalf In A Supreme
Court Case About Obama’s Actions To Protect Undocumented Immigrants From Deportation. In March
2016, Walters voted for a resolution that would “authorize the Speaker to file an amicus curiae – or ‘friend of the
court’ - brief on behalf of the House in a Supreme Court case challenging executive action over immigration…The
Supreme Court case centers on President Barack Obama’s executive action aimed to protect millions of
undocumented immigrants from being deported.” The resolution passed 234-186. [H Res 639, Vote #129, 3/17/16;
CQ, 3/16/16]

Voted For Blocking The Consideration Of Of Lofgren Amicus Brief Asserting President’s
Authority To Set Reasonable Priorities On Immigration Enforcement
Voted For Blocking The Consideration Of Lofgren Amicus Brief Asserting President’s Authority To Set
Reasonable Priorities On Immigration Enforcement. In March 2016, Walters voted for blocking the
consideration of an amendment “to bring to the House Floor a resolution supporting the amicus brief filed by House
Democrats on March 8, 2016 that asserts the President’s legal authority to set rational enforcement priorities on
immigration.” The previous question carried, 234-181. A vote against the previous question would have allowed
the declaration of this presidential authority to be considered. [H Res 639, Vote #127, 3/17/16; Democratic Leader,
3/17/16]

Voted For Barring Funding To Modify Military Installations To Temporarily House
Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
Voted For Barring Funding To Modify Military Installations To Temporarily House Unaccompanied
Immigrant Children. In May 2016, Walters voted for for an amendment “that would bar use of appropriated funds
to modify military installations in the United States to temporarily house unaccompanied immigrant children.” The
amendment passed, 219-202. [HR 4974, Vote #222, 5/19/16]

Jobs
Voted Against Exempting Rules Resulting In Net Job Creation From Significant Delays
Voted Against Exempting Rules Resulting In Net Job Creation From Significant Delays. In January 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment exempting rules resulting in net job creation from the bill’s burdensome
requirements. The amendment failed 247 to 178. [HR 185, Amendment No. 2, Vote #24, 1/13/15; CQ Floor Votes,
1/13/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Career Education In Manufacturing
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Career Education In Manufacturing. In February 2015, Walters voted
for to block consideration of a vote to provide career education in manufacturing to help students prepare for 21st
century manufacturing jobs. The previous question carried, 242-176. A vote against the previous question was to

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force the vote on career education in manufacturing. [H Res 70, Vote #54, 2/03/15; Democratic Leader – Previous
Questions, 2/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment That Would Strike Provision Turning Medicare Into Premium Support
System, Would Include Paid Sick Leave Provision
Voted Against Amendment That Would Strike Provision Turning Medicare Into Premium Support System,
Would Include Paid Sick Leave Provision. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion to instruct that would
ask the House agree with the Senate in favoring paid sick leave and preventing Medicare from becoming a voucher
program. “In the House, Van Hollen, who’s running for Senate in the Old Line State, said he wants the House to
vote on at least two things: the right for workers to earn paid sick leave and another that would bar Medicare from
being turned into a voucher program, a GOP aspiration.” The motion failed 187 to 239. [H. Con Res. 11, Vote
#153, 4/14/15; Motion to Instruct Conferees, 4/14/15; Politico, 4/14/15]

Labor
Voted For Blocking Implementation Of Union Election Rules Set By NLRB
Voted For Blocking Implementation Of Union Election Rules Set By NLRB. In March 2015, Walters voted for
blocking new election rules the National Labor Relations Board put in place for union elections. “The National
Labor Relations Board’s new rules governing representation elections went into effect April 14. The rules block
certain litigation ahead of union certification elections, set new timelines for pre-election and postelection hearings,
allow parties to file documents electronically and require employers to disclose employees’ phone numbers and
email addresses to union organizers. The NLRB and unions say the new rules modernize regulations and delay
frivolous lawsuits.” The resolution passed 232 to 186. [S J Res 8, Vote #128, 3/19/15; CQ News, 4/30/15]
Obama Said He Would Veto Measure. The measure “is highly unlikely to become law, as the White House
has vowed to veto the measure.” [International Business Times, 3/19/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Enforcement Of Prevailing Wage Requirements For VA Construction
Projects
Voted For Prohibiting Enforcement Of Prevailing Wage Requirements On VA Construction Projects. In
April 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would prohibit using funds for the enforcement of prevailing
wage requirements laid out by the Davis-Bacon Act. The Davis-Bacon Act requires contracts working on federally
funded construction projects to pay workers the prevailing wage in whichever jurisdiction a construction project is
taking place. The amendment failed to pass 186 to 235. [HR 2029, Vote #191; On Agreeing to the Amendment,
4/30/15]

Voted For Preventing VA Employees From Performing Union Related Activities While At Work
Voted For Preventing VA Employees From Performing Union Related Activities While On The Job. In April
2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would prevent VA employees from performing union related activities
while on the job. The amendment’s sponsor, Rep. Jody Hice (GA-10) claimed that the practice known as official
time wastes taxpayer dollars and said “The Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the agencies with the most
egregious use of official time. This agency is singlehandedly responsible for almost one-third of all the reported
official time usage in the entire Federal Government.” The amendment failed to pass 190 to 232. [HR 2029, Vote
#190; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 4/30/15; Congressional Record, 4/29/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting VA Contracts With Employers Who Have Violated Labor Laws

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Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Use Of Federal Funds For Contracts With Employers Who Have
Previously Violated The Fair Labor Standards Act. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that
would have prohibited the use of federal funds for contracts with employers who have previously violated the Fair
Labor Standards Act. The amendment failed to pass 186 to 237. [HR 2029, Vote #189; On Agreeing to the
Amendment, 4/30/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Contracts With Employers Who Have Violated Labor Laws
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Contracts Be Awarded To Employers That Have Previously
Violated The Fair Labor Standards Act. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the FY16
Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill that would bar funds from being used to enter into a contact with any
individual who has willfully or repeatedly violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. The amendment was rejected by a
vote of 182-243. [HR 2577, Vote #324, 6/09/15; Congressional Record, 6/09/15]

Voted Against Prohibiting Funding Contractors Who Have Violated The Fair Labor Standards Act
Voted Against Prohibiting Funding To Contractors Who Violate The Fair Labor Standards Act. In June
2015, Walters voted against a prohibition on the “use of funds for contractors that willfully and repeatedly violate
the Fair Labor Standards Act. The prohibition would last for five years.” The amendment failed, 187-242. [HR
1735, Vote #354; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Allowing Workers In Businesses With 15 Or More
Employees To Accrue Up To Seven Sick Days A Year
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Allowing Workers In Businesses With 15 Or More Employees To
Accrue Up To Seven Sick Days A Year. In October 2015, Walters voted for consideration of H. Res. 491, an
ordering of the previous question on HR 1090 to call for an immediate vote on the Healthy Families Act. “The
Democratic Previous Question on the Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 1090, So-Called ‘Retail Investor
Protection Act,’ would call for an immediate vote on the Healthy Families Act, which would allow workers in
businesses with 15 or more employees to earn up to seven job-protected sick days each year.” The previous
question carried 242 to 185. [H.Res.491, Vote #570, 10/27/15; Democratic Previous Question, HR 1090, 10/27/15]
Huffington Post: Healthy Families Act “Would Allow Workers At Larger Employers To Accrue Up To
Seven Sick Days Per Years.” “To address the private sector, Obama will begin stumping for the Healthy
Families Act, a Democratic proposal in Congress that would allow workers at larger employers to accrue up to
seven sick days per year. Such laws tend to draw heavy opposition from employer lobbies, and the proposal is
all but certain to fail while Republicans control both the House and Senate.” [Huffington Post, 1/14/15]

Voted For Providing For A Second Vote To Allow Workers At Businesses With 15 Or More
Employees To Ear Up To 7 Sick Days Each Year
Voted For Providing For A Second Vote To Allow Workers At Businesses With 15 Or More Employees To
Ear Up To 7 Sick Days Each Year. In November 2015, Walters voted for a motion to “give Republicans a second
chance in two weeks to vote on the Healthy Families Act, which would allow workers in businesses with 15 or
more employees to earn up to seven job-protected sick days each year.” The previous question was agreed to, 241
to 183. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the amendment to be considered. [H Res 512,
Vote #597, 11/04/15; Democratic Leader, 11/04/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Prevent Funds From The FAST Act From Being Used To Enforce
Prevailing Wage Requirements For Public Transportation Projects

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Voted For An Amendment To Prevent Funds From The FAST Act From Being Used To Enforce Prevailing
Wage Requirements For Public Transportation Projects. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment
to prevent funds from the FAST Act from being used to enforce of prevailing wage requirements in each state for
public transportation projects. The amendment would have required “that none of the funds made available by this
Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing rate wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon
Act.” The amendment failed 188 to 238. [HR 22, Vote #602, 11/04/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 11/04/15]
Amendment Would Have Cut Off Federal Grant Funding To Implement, Administer Or Enforce
Prevailing Wage Requirements. “Republicans and Democrats also sparred over an amendment sponsored
by several Republicans including Rep. Steve King of Iowa, that would have cut off federal grant funding to
implement, administer or enforce the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. His
amendment was rejected 188-238.” [Congressional Quarterly News, 11/5/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Use Of Funds On PLA Agreements
Voted For Prohibiting Use Of Funds On PLA Agreements. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment that
would “prohibit use of funds to implement an executive order related to project labor agreements and federal
construction projects.” The amendment failed, 209-216. [HR 4974, Vote #225, 5/19/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/19/16]

Voted For Prohibiting Using Appropriated Funds To Allow Solicitation Of Labor Organization
Membership in VA Facilities
Voted For Prohibiting Using Appropriated Funds To Allow Solicitation Of Labor Organization Membership
in VA Facilities. In May 2016, Walters voted for against an amendment that “would prohibit appropriated funds
from being used to allow solicitation of labor organization membership in Veterans Affairs Department facilities.”
The amendment failed 200-225. [HR 4974, Vote #224, 5/19/16]

Land Access & Hunting Issues
Voted For Requiring Hunters’ Access To Federal Lands, Blocking Prohibitions On Ivory
Trafficking And Regulations On Lead In Bullets
Voted For Requiring Hunters’ Access To Federal Lands, Blocking Prohibitions On Ivory Trafficking And
Regulations On Lead In Bullets. In February 2016, Walters voted for a bill that would allow hunters greater
access to federal land managed by the Departments of Interior and Forest Service while blocking restrictions on the
trafficking of elephant ivory, combat regulations on lead contained in bullets, and prevent the Army Corps of
Engineers from restricting firearms on Corps properties. “This bill would require the Interior Department and the
U.S. Forest Service to provide access to lands managed by those agencies for hunting, fishing, and recreational
shooting. … Additionally, the bill blocks the Administration’s rule to restrict trade in elephant ivory and allows the
importation into the U.S. of polar bear hunting trophies taken prior to when polar bears were listed as threatened
under the Endangered Species Act. The measure also amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating lead contained in bullets, angling lures, and other
hunting and fishing equipment.” [HR 2406, Vote #101, 2/26/16; Office of the Democratic Whip, 2/23/16]
POTUS: Bill Would Combat Environmental Protections, Restrict Regulations On Firearm Possession
And Hunting And Fishing Activities. “[T]he Administration strongly opposes Title VI, which would: (1)
exclude management decisions from the National Environmental Policy Act, the cornerstone law guiding
environmental protection and public involvement in Federal actions; … (3) undermine the Wilderness Act of
1964. The Administration also strongly opposes the following: … Title IV, which would prohibit the Secretary
of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulations that would prohibit the possession of firearms at
water resources development projects with limited exceptions; … (5) Title XIV, which would restrict the ability
of the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce to regulate certain recreational or commercial fishing access to
certain waters; (6) Title XV, which would potentially create public safety issues by restricting the ability of the

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Secretary of Agriculture and Forest Service Chief to regulate certain hunting and fishing activities within the
National Forest System…” [Statement of Administration Policy, Executive Office of the President, 2/24/16]

Voted For Repealing A Rule Which Banned Controversial Hunting Practices In Alaskan Natural
Preserves
Voted For An Amendment To Repeal The National Park Service Rule On Hunting And Trapping Practices
In Alaskan National Preserves. In February 2016, Waltersvoted for an amendment which “would require the
National Park Service director to withdraw a 2015 final rule on hunting and trapping in Alaskan national preserves,
and would prohibit the director from issuing a similar rule.” The amendment was adopted 236-169. [HR 2406,
Vote #98, CQ, 2/26/16]
Natural Park Service’s Rule “Banned A Handful Of Controversial Hunting Practices On The 20
Million Acres Of Alaska’s National Preserves.” “Driving a deeper wedge between state and federal game
managers, the National Park Service on Friday banned a handful of controversial hunting practices on the
20 million acres of Alaska's national preserves where sport hunting is allowed. Among the “stateauthorized practices being prohibited (because they) conflict with National Park Service law” are: Taking
wolves and coyotes (including pups) during the animals’ denning season. Taking black bears with artificial
light at den sites. Taking brown or black bears attracted to bait. Using dogs in black bear hunts. State law
currently prohibits using dogs to hunt big game, with an exception for black bears. … Shooting swimming
caribou, a practice primarily used in the Noatak National Preserve in Northwest Alaska. Currently, state
law prohibits taking big game that is swimming, but hunters may shoot a swimming caribou from a boat
under power, and hunters can also shoot a caribou that has emerged from the water on the shoreline while
the hunter is still in a moving boat. … The new rules, published Friday, override state regulations, and state
officials contend they subjugate the state’s role, established under the Alaska National Interest Lands Act,
as the managing authority of fish and wildlife on all Alaska lands. But the Park Service countered that the
new rules only cement temporary regulations that have been imposed annually for several years.” [Alaska
Dispatch News, 10/23/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Eliminate An Exemption Which Allowed Importing Polar Bear
Trophies Taken In Sport
Voted Against Amendment To Eliminate An Exemption Which Allowed Importing Polar Bear Trophies
Taken In Sport. In February 2016, Walters voted against amendment to HR 2406. “An amendment No. 3 printed
in House Report 114-429 to strike Title III, the exemption to import polar bear trophies taken in sport.” The
amendment failed, 159 to 242. [HR 2406, Vote #93, 2/26/16]
2014: Hunters Who Killed Polar Bears In Canada Were Not Allowed To Import Their Game Into The
United States. “Since 2008, dozens of polar bears have been held in frozen, climate-controlled conditions in
Canada, waiting for the U.S. government to allow them into the country. There's just one issue: These bears are
dead. A complicated series of conservation laws and disagreements between the governments of Canada and
the U.S. have left 41 American polar bear hunters and their prizes trapped in a bureaucratic limbo over the past
six years. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, who claims to be the only member of Congress to have killed one of the
massive mammals himself, aims to remedy that this week. While the United States outlawed polar bear hunting
in the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (except among Alaskan natives, who are still allowed to hunt the
bears), the practice remains legal in Canada, attracting dozens of American big-game hunters every year.” [The
Atlantic, 2/04/14]

Law Enforcement

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Voted Against Amendment To Ban Federal Money Going To Discriminating Profiling By Law
Enforcement
Voted Against Amendment To Ban Federal Money Going To Discriminating Profiling By Law Enforcement.
In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act, that “prohibits use of funds for law enforcement agencies that engage in discriminatory
profiling based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin and also prohibits the use
of funds to repeal the December 14 revised profiling guidance issued by the Department of Justice.” The
amendment failed 184-244. [HR 2578, Vote #281, 6/03/15]

Voted For Amendment Increasing Funding For FBI Salaries And Expenses By $25 Million
Voted For Amendment Increasing Funding For FBI Salaries And Expenses By $25 Million. In June 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment increasing funding intended for FBI salaries and expenses by $25 million in the
FY 2016. “House Vote 275 Fiscal 2016 Commerce- Justice-Science Appropriations — FBI. Pittenger, R-N.C.,
amendment that would increase by $25 million the amount that would be provided for FBI salaries and expenses,
and would be offset by an equal reduction to the Legal Services Corporation.” The amendment failed 163 to 263.
[HR 275, Pittenger Amendment, Vote #275, 6/03/15; CQ Bill Tracker, 6/03/15

Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The ATF From Banning Some Forms Of ArmorPiercing Ammunition And Military Style Handguns
Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The ATF From Banning Some Forms Of Armor-Piercing
Ammunition And Military Style Handguns. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that prevented the
ATF from banning some forms of armor-piercing ammunition and military style handguns. “The CommerceJustice-Science appropriations bill, which cruised through the House this week, contains several provisions directed
squarely at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule-making authority. Under the
measure, the ATF would be prohibited from banning certain forms of armor-piercing ammunition or blocking the
importation of military-style shotguns. Another provision would block federal agents from creating what critics say
is a gun registry … Among them is the ATF’s proposed — and later withdrawn — ban on certain forms of armorpiercing ammunition used in AR-15 rifles … Eventually, the ATF relented and pulled back the bullet ban, but the
agency left the door open to reconsider the rule in the future. To make sure this doesn’t happen again, Republicans
included multiple provisions, authored by Reps. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), in the bill
barring future action.” The amendment passed 250 to 171. [HR 2578, Vote #289, 6/03/15; On Agreeing to the
Amendment, 6/03/15; The Hill; 6/05/15]

Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The National Institute Of Standards And Technology
From Consulting With The NSA Or CIA To Change Cryptographic Or Computer Standards
Voted For An Amendment That Prevented The National Institute Of Standards And Technology From
Consulting With The NSA Or CIA To Change Cryptographic Or Computer Standards. In June 2015, Walters
voted for an amendment that prevented the National Institute of Standards and Technology from consulting with
the NSA or CIA to change cryptographic or computer standards. The amendment passed 383 to 43. [HR 2578, Vote
#290; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15]

Voted For Restricting Law Enforcement’s Ability To Gather License Plate Information
Voted For Amendment Restricting Law Enforcement’s Ability To Gather License Plate Information. In June
2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the FY16 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill that would bar funds
from being used to acquire a camera for the purpose of collecting or storing vehicle license plate numbers. The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 297-129. [HR 2577, Vote #327, 6/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/09/15;
Congressional Record, 6/09/15]

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LGBT
Voted Against Preventing Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity
Voted Against Preventing Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity. In January 2016,
Walters voted against a motion that would “exempt from the bill's provisions any rule that prohibits discrimination
by federal contractors or subcontractors on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.” The motion to
recommit failed, 178-239. [HR 1155, Vote #19, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/8/15]

Voted Against Protecting LGBT Schoolchildren Against Discrimination In D.C. Voucher Program
Voted Against Protecting LGBT Schoolchildren Against Discrimination In D.C. Voucher Program. In April
2016, Walters voted against a motion that would amend the SOAR Act to require D.C.’s voucher program to
prohibit schools from discriminating against LGBT students. The motion “would codify exclusion from the bill’s
private school voucher program any eligible entity or school that discriminates against program participants or
applicants on the basis of “actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.” The motion failed, 167 to 228.
[H Res 4901, Vote #178; CQ BillTrack, 4/29/16]

Voted For Fiscal Year 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Bill Appropriating $37.4 Billion
Towards Army Corps Of Engineers, Department Of Energy And Nuclear Weapons Programs.
Voted For Fiscal Year 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations Bill Appropriating $37.4 Billion Towards Army
Corps Of Engineers, Department Of Energy And Nuclear Weapons Programs. In May 2016, Walters voted for
Passage of the bill that would provide $37.4 billion in fiscal 2017 to fund the Energy Department, the Army Corps
of Engineers and the Interior Department's Bureau of Reclamation. It would provide $30.1 billion for the Energy
Department, of which $12.9 billion would be designated for the National Nuclear Security Administration. It also
would provide $6.1 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers and $1.1 billion for the Bureau of Reclamation. As
amended, the measure would prohibit use of funds to buy heavy water from Iran or in contravention of an executive
order that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity, except as
required under the First Amendment, the Fourteenth Amendment and Article I of the Constitution. The bill was
rejected by a vote of 112-305. [HR 5055, Vote #266, 5/26/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/26/16]
Headline: “Key House Spending Bill Fails Over LGBT Controversy.” “The House on Thursday failed
to pass its annual spending bill funding water and energy programs after a contentious debate over rights
for LGBT federal workers. Republicans came under pressure after a bipartisan amendment was attached to
the bill that protected federal workers from being fired on the basis of sexual discrimination or gender
identity.” [CNN, 5/26/16]

Voted For Amendment to Protect North Carolina From Losing Federal Funding After It Passed
Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law.
Voted For Amendment to Protect North Carolina From Losing Federal Funding After It Passed AntiTransgender Bathroom Law. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment “which prohibits the Obama
administration from blocking North Carolina from receiving federal funds in retaliation to its transgender bathroom
law. “ The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by a vote of 227-192. [HR 5055, Vote #255,
5/25/16; Roll Call, 5/26/16]

Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Federal Contractors From Discriminating On The Basis Of
Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity.

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Voted For Amendment Prohibiting Federal Contractors From Discriminating On The Basis Of Sexual
Orientation Or Gender Identity. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment that would “bar federal
contractors from government work if they discriminate against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community.” The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole, 223-195. [HR 5055, Vote #258, 5/25/16;
Reuters, 5/26/16]
Headline: Politico: “Ban On LGBT Discrimination Finally Clears House.” “The House late
Wednesday night passed a spending bill amendment that would ban federal contractors who discriminate
against lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people, putting into law a 2014 executive order. Rep. Sean
Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) had attempted to attach a similar amendment to a Veterans Affairs
appropriations bill last week, but House Republican leaders held the vote open and persuaded enough
members to change their votes to defeat the measure. But on Wednesday, Maloney's measure passed in a
223-195 vote as an amendment to an energy and water spending bill. [Politico, 5/26/16]

Voted For Amendment To Give Religious Institutions An Exemption From Protecting LGBT
Workers From Discrimination.
Voted For Amendment To Give Religious Institutions An Exemption From Protecting LGBT Workers From
Discrimination. In May 2016, Walters voted for an amendment that would prohibit use of funds made available by
the bill in contravention of a law that prohibits the government from substantially burdening the free exercise of
religion, an executive order related to faith based organizations, or certain provisions of the Civil Rights Act or the
American Disabilities Act related to religious groups. The amendment was adopted in Committee of the Whole by
a vote of 233-186. [HR 5055, Vote #259, 5/25/16; CQ Floor Votes, 5/25/16]

Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Contractors From Discriminating Based On Sexual Orientation
Voted Against Prohibiting Federal Contractors From Discriminating Based On Sexual Orientation. In May
2016, Walters voted againstan amendment “that would bar use of appropriated funds in contravention of an
executive order that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender
identity.” The amendment failed, 212-213. [HR 4974, Vote #226, 5/19/16]
House Republicans Voted Down Maloney Amendment By One Vote Margin After Several
Republicans Switched Votes At Last Minute. “It was an unruly scene on the floor with Democrats
chanting, "Shame!" after GOP leaders barely muscled up the votes to reject, 212-213, an amendment by
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) that would have effectively barred federal contractors from getting
government work if they discriminate against the LGBT community. At one point, a monitor in the House
gallery showed there were 217 votes supporting the legislation, eliciting cheers of joy from Democrats who
thought the measure might actually pass. But over the course of about 10 minutes, those votes suddenly
dropped one by one to 212 — and the amendment failed.” [Politico, 5/19/16]

Voted Against A Motion Striking Language Barring Religious Organizations Contracting With
Federal Government From Discriminating Against LGBT Individuals
Voted Against A Motion Striking Language Barring Religious Organizations Contracting With Federal
Government From Discriminating Against LGBT Individuals. In May 2016, Walters voted against a motion
that would “strike section 1094 of the bill, which would allow religious organizations contracting with the federal
government to discriminate against LGBT individuals whom they may employ, in blatant violation of President
Obama’s Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors discriminating against LGBT people in employment.”
The motion failed, 181-243. [HR 4909, Vote #215, 5/18/16; Democratic Leader, MTRs]

Native American Issues

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Voted Against Protecting Native American Sacred Lands
Voted Against Protecting Native American Sacred Lands. In October 2015, Walters voted against a motion
“that would ensure that nothing in the bill would contravene the authority of the president to avoid adversely
affecting the physical integrity of any site identified as sacred by virtue of established religious significance to, or
ceremonial use by, and Indian religion.” The motion failed 184-239. [HR 538, Vote #543; CQ Floor Votes,
10/8/15]

Voted For The Native American Energy Act Which Would Reduce Federal Regulations On The
Development Of Native American Land
Voted For The Native American Energy Act Which Would Reduce Federal Regulations On The
Development Of Native American Land. In October 2015, Walters voted for for a bill that “would reduce federal
regulations on the development of Indian lands to expedite the development of energy. As amended, the bill would
allow state, tribe, and local governments in an affected area to continue to comment on an environmental impact
statement. Further, the bill would create a demonstration project with Indian tribes to perform administrative,
management, and other functions of programs of the Tribal Forest Protection Act.” The bill passed 254-173. [HR
538, Vote #544; CQ Floor Votes, 10/8/15]
Republicans Argued That The Bill Would Allow Native Americans To Develop Reservations Easier.
“Young says the bill would cut red tape to help Native people develop their own resources. On the House
floor before the vote, the Alaska Republican argued the bill would also deter frivolous lawsuits, in part by
shortening the timeline for legal challenges. ‘The judicial review provision is crucial for Alaska natives,
whose ability to develop their own settlement lands has been abused by special interest groups filing
lawsuits,’ he said.” [Alaska Public Radio Network, 10/9/15]

The White House Issued A Veto Threat And Democrats Argued That The Bill Would Weaken A
“Bedrock” Conservation Law. “The White House issued a veto threat this week. In a memo, President
Obama’s advisors said the bill would undermine public oversight and set unrealistic
deadlines…conservation law, the National Environmental Policy Act. And, Grijalva says, it could apply on
non-Indian lands, too. ‘If an energy company is developing natural resources anywhere in the United States
and they get a tribal partner they could fall under this provision,’ he said. ‘This could incentivize energy
companies to partner with tribes simply for the benefit of skirting NEPA and profiting from restricted
judicial review.’” [Alaska Public Radio Network, 10/9/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Any Tribal National From Operating Bingo Or Las Vegas-Style Gaming In
The Phoenix Area Through January 2027
Voted For Prohibiting Any Tribal Nation From Operating Bingo Or Las Vegas-Style Gaming In The
Phoenix Area Through January 2027. In November 2015, Walters voted for a motion to suspend the rules and
pass a bill that would “prohibit any tribal nation from operating bingo or Las Vegas-style gaming in the Phoenix
metropolitan area through Jan. 1, 2027.” The bill, which required a two-thirds majority, failed 263 to 146. [H R
308, Vote #626, 11/16/15; CQ, 11/16/15]

Voted For Consideration Of A Constitutional Amendment To Bring Increased Transparency To
Outside Spending In Elections
Voted For Consideration Of A Constitutional Amendment To Bring Increased Transparency To Outside
Spending In Elections. In November 2015, Walters voted for a motion to consider “a constitutional amendment to
bring increased transparency to outside spending in our elections.” The previous question passed, 245 to 178. A
vote against the previous question would have allowed the amendment to be considered. [H Res 526, Vote #629,
11/17/15; DemocraticLeader.gov, 11/17/15]

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Voted For Legislation To Exempt Tribal Governments And Tribally-Owned Gaming Facilities
From The National Labor Relations Act
Voted For Legislation To Exempt Tribal Governments And Tribally-Owned Gaming Facilities From The
National Labor Relations Act. In November 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would exempt tribal
governments and tribally-owned gaming facilities from the National Labor Relations Act, thus preventing tribal
employees from organizing labor unions. “The Act would insulate tribes from union organizing efforts by
providing tribes with the same exemption from the NLRA that state and municipal governments enjoy.” The bill
passed the House, 249 - 177. [HR 1694, Vote #633, 11/17/15; National Law Review, 6/16/15]

Voted Against Native American Tribes Having The Right Of First Refusal On Purchasing Land
Along The Red River
Voted Against Native American Tribes Having The Right Of First Refusal On Purchasing Land Along The
Red River. In December 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would allow Indian tribes to have the
right of first refusal on purchasing lands. The amendment would require land to be sold at fair market value instead
of $1.25 per acre as under the bill.” The amendment passed 246-183. [HR 2130, Vote #684, 12/8/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 12/9/15]

Voted For Selling 30,000 Acres Of Federal Lands Along The Red River
Voted For Selling 30,000 Acres Of Federal Landl Along The Red River. In December 2015, Walters voted for a
bill “that would require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sell roughly 30,000 acres of federal land along
the Red River on the border between Texas and Oklahoma to current and adjacent landowners. The bill would
require the BLM to sell at $1.25 per acre, with no cap on the amount an individual can buy. After the boundary
between public and private land is settled, BLM would be required to sell the remaining federal land along the Red
River at no less than fair market value, with adjacent landowners given the right of first refusal.” The bill passed
253-177. [HR 2130, Vote #686, 12/8/15; CQ Floor Votes, 12/9/15]

Regulatory Reform
Voted For Requiring Agency Rulemakers To Consider Low-Income Populations
Voted For Requiring Agency Rulemakers To Consider Low-Income Populations. In January 2015, Walters
voted for an amendment “that would require agencies to review the potential effects of new rules on low-income
populations.” The amendment passed 254 to 168. [HR 185, Vote #23, 1/13/15; The Hill, 1/13/15]

Voted For Increasing Review Of SBA Regulations, Expand Right To Challenge New Rules
Voted For Increasing Review Of SBA Regulations, Expand Right To Challenge New Rules. In February 2015,
Walters voted for the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 to “give the Small Business
Administration more authority to ensure federal agencies grant small businesses flexibility in following
regulations… Under the bill, the SBA would have new authority to ensure agencies comply with the law's
regulatory review requirements, including by getting more directly involved with agency reviews of proposed rules.
It would expand the ability of small businesses and other small entities affected by an agency's regulations to
legally challenge those rules.” The bill passed 260 to 163. [HR 527, Vote #68, 2/05/15; CQ News, 2/05/15]

Voted For Consideration Of Bill Opposed By Trucker Safety Groups That Eliminated Industry
Safety Regulations

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Voted For Consideration Of Appropriations Bill Providing For $55 Billion In Funding For The Departments
Of Transportation, And Housing And Urban Development. In June 2015, Walters voted for a resolution
providing for the consideration of H.R. 2557 and H.R. 2578. According to CQ Bill Track, “A resolution providing
for consideration of HR 2577, a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and
Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes, and
providing for consideration of HR 2578, bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice,
Science and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes.” According to the
Hill, “The House is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a $55 billion Republican funding bill for the departments of
Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. The measure, which is known as THUD, provides $55.3
billion in funding the departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, which is a $1.5 billion
increase over the agencies' current 2015 spending levels.” The bill passed 242 to 180. [H. Res. 287, Vote #268,
6/02/15; CQ Bill Track, 6/01/15; The Hill, 6/09/15]
Appropriations Bill Opposed By Trucker Safety Groups For Eliminating Industry Safety Regulations.
“President Obama is threatening to veto a $55 billion Republican funding bill for the departments of
Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development. The White House said Tuesday that Obama would reject
the measure, which is known as THUD, on the grounds that it underfunds federal transportation and housing
programs, and includes a number of policy riders involving travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba, and
truck driver scheduling. … Truck safety groups have accused GOP lawmakers of using the appropriations
process to undo a series of trucking regulations they say makes U.S. roads safer, including limits on the length
and weight of trucks. Trucking companies have opposed these limits for years.” [The Hill, 6/02/15]

Voted For To Require Regulations and Rule Changes In The Affordable Care Act Must Be Subject
To Congressional Approval
Voted For To Require Regulations and Rule Changes In The Affordable Care Act Must Be Subject To
Congressional Approval. In July 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would require “rule and regulations
under the Affordable Care Act to be subject to the congressional approval process established in the bill.” The
amendment passed, 242-167. [HR 427, Vote #474; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […] The regulatory reform measure would give
Congress final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies
would be required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all
but guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

Voted Against Exempting From Requirement For Congressional Approval Rules That Would
Increase Jobs
Voted Against Exempting From Requirement For Congressional Approval Rules That Would Increase Jobs.
In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would exempt rules that the Office of Management and
Budget determined would increase jobs from the congressional approval process established in the bill.” The
amendment failed, 163-246. [HR 427, Vote #475; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […]The regulatory reform measure would give Congress
final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies would be
required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all but
guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

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Voted Against Exempting From Requirement For Congressional Approval Rules Governing
Pipelines Carrying Natural Gas and Hazardous Materials
Voted Against Exempting From Requirement For Congressional Approval Rules Governing Pipelines
Carrying Natural Gas and Hazardous Materials. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would
exempt rules intended to ensure the safety of natural gas or hazardous materials pipelines from the Congressional
approval process outlined in the bill.” The amendment failed, 166-244. [HR 427, Vote #476; CQ Floor Votes,
7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […]The regulatory reform measure would give Congress
final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies would be
required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all but
guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

Voted Against Exempting Public Health And Safety Regulations From Congressional Approval On
Major Rule Changes
Voted Against Exempting Public Health And Safety Regulations From Congressional Approval On Major
Rule Changes. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would exempt rules pertaining to public
health and safety from the Congressional approval process outlined in the bill.” The amendment failed, 166-242.
[HR 427, Vote #477; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […]The regulatory reform measure would give Congress
final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies would be
required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all but
guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

Voted Against Exempting Product Safety Regulations Intended To Protect Children Under Two
From Congressional Approval On Major Rules Changes
Voted Against Exempting Product Safety Regulations Intended To Protect Children Under Two From
Congressional Approval On Major Rules Changes. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that
“would exempt rules pertaining to the safety of any product designed for children under two from the
Congressional approval process outlined in the bill.” The amendment failed, 167-243. [HR 427, Vote #478; CQ
Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […]The regulatory reform measure would give Congress
final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies would be
required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all but
guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

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Voted Against Exempting Safety Regulations For Nuclear Reactors From Congressional Approval
On Major Rule Changes
Voted Against Exempting Safety Regulations For Nuclear Reactors From Congressional Approval On
Major Rule Changes. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would exempt any rule relating to
nuclear reactor safety standards from the Congressional approval process outlined in the bill.” The amendment
failed, 167-241. [HR 427, Vote #479; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […]The regulatory reform measure would give Congress
final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies would be
required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all but
guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

Voted Against Exempting Rules Changes Regarding Availability Of Medication & Healthcare
Management For Veterans From Requirement For Congressional Approval
Voted Against Exempting Rules Changes Regarding Availability Of Medication & Healthcare Management
For Veterans From Requirement For Congressional Approval. In July 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment that “would exempt rules issued by the Veterans Affairs Department relating to the availability of
medication and healthcare management for veterans from the Congressional approval process outlined in the bill.”
The amendment failed, 167-239. [HR 427, Vote #480; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]
Amendment Was To REINS Act Which Would Give “Congress The Final Say Over All Major
Regulations.” “The controversial regulatory reform bill, which the House will vote on later this week, would
give Congress the final say over all major regulations. […]The regulatory reform measure would give Congress
final say over any rule with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more. Federal agencies would be
required to submit major rules to Congress for approval before they could take effect. This would all but
guarantee Republicans the ability to block dozens of controversial rules from the Obama administration and
drastically slow the pace of regulations.” [The Hill, 7/27/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Require Agencies To Publish Data On Proposed Executive Branch
Rules
Voted For An Amendment To Require Agencies To Publish Data On Proposed Executive Branch Rules. In
July 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the REINS Act that would “require agencies to publish information
online on which [an executive branch] rule is based, including data, scientific and economic studies, and costbenefit analyses, and make such information publically accessible.” The amendment was adopted 250-159. [HR
427, Vote #473, 7/28/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/28/15]

Voted Against Motion To Protect The Regulatory Process For Social Security And Medicare
Voted Against Motion To Protect The Regulatory Process For Social Security And Medicare. In July 2015,
Walters voted against a motion to exempt rulemaking for Social Security and Medicare from the Regulations from
the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act which would require congressional approval for new rules written
by federal agencies. The motion failed 167 to 241. [HR 427, Vote #481, 7/28/15; Motion to Recommit, 7/28/15]

Voted For Bill To Stifle Government’s Ability To Enact Rules To Protect Americans

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Voted For Bill To Stifle Government’s Ability To Enact Rules To Protect Americans. In July 2015, Walters
voted for the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, “a bid to roll back the executive
branch's rulemaking authority … Democrats fear the legislation would pave the way for Republicans to block what
they believe to be much-needed public health and environmental protections. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) said the
REINS Act is a ‘gift to the economic elites’ that would ‘stop all future regulations.’” The bill passed 243 to 165.
[HR 427, Vote #482, 7/28/15; The Hill, 7/28/15]

Voted For Requiring Federal Courts To Impose Monetary Sanctions On Parties That File Frivolous
Lawsuits
Voted For Requiring Federal Courts To Impose Monetary Sanctions On Parties That File Frivolous
Lawsuits. In September 2015, Walters voted for a bill that “would change federal rules governing civil lawsuits to
require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that file frivolous civil lawsuits. The sanctions would need to
include monetary payments to the other party to cover the other party’s attorney fees and costs. The bill also would
eliminate the so-called ‘safe harbor’ clause by removing the ability of parties to withdraw of correct claims
considered frivolous within 21 days of firing.” The bill passed 241 to 185. [HR 758, Vote #501, 9/17/15; CQ,
9/17/15]

Voted Against Amendment Removing Automatic Project Approval In Absence Of Agency Decision
Within 90 To 120 Days
Voted Against Removing Automatic Project Approval In Absence Of Agency Decision Within 90 To 120 Day
Deadline. In September 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would remove the bill’s provision that
would automatically approve any project for which the reviewing agency does not make a decision within the bill’s
deadlines.” The bill stipulated a deadline of between 90 and 120 days. The amendment failed, 173 to 237. [HR 348,
Amendment #5 Vote #511, 9/25/15; CQ, 9/25/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Bar RAPID Act From Affecting Permitting Projects That Could Be
Terror Targets, Critical Infrastructure
Voted Against Amendment To Bar The Bill From Affecting Permitting Projects That Could Be Terror
Targets, Critical Infrastructure. In September 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Responsibly
And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015 that would “bar the bill's provisions from
affecting permitting projects that could be a potential target for a terrorist attack or that involve chemical facilities
and other critical infrastructure.” The amendment failed 176 to 232. [HR 348, Vote #515, 9/25/15; CQ, 9/25/15]
RAPID Act Would Modify Environmental Review For Federally Funded Projects And Permits By
Setting Deadlines On Agency Reviews, Limiting Grounds For Civil Actions Against Approvals. “The
Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act “modifies the environmental review
process for federally funded projects and for federal permits for private projects by setting deadlines on agency
reviews, and by limiting the grounds for civil actions filed against an environmental review or permit
approval.” [CQ, 9/18/15]

Voted Against Amendment To State That Nothing In RAPID Act Would Limit Agencies From
Public Comment Or Participation In Decision-Making
Voted Against Amendment To State That Nothing In RAPID Act Would Limit Agencies From Public
Comment Or Participation In Decision-Making. In September 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the
Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act of 2015 which would “state that nothing
the bill would limit agencies from allowing public comment or participation in the decision-making process.” The
amendment failed 176 to 232. [HR 348, Vote #516, 9/25/15; CQ, 9/25/15]

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RAPID Act Would Modify Environmental Review For Federally Funded Projects And Permits By
Setting Deadlines On Agency Reviews, Limiting Grounds For Civil Actions Against Approvals. The
Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development (RAPID) Act “modifies the environmental review
process for federally funded projects and for federal permits for private projects by setting deadlines on agency
reviews, and by limiting the grounds for civil actions filed against an environmental review or permit
approval.” [CQ, 9/18/15]

Voted For Bill Aimed At Improving Attorney Accountability And Reducing Lawsuit Abuse
Voted For Bill Aimed At Improving Attorney Accountability And Reducing Lawsuit Abuse. In September
2015, Walters voted for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015. The bill “would change federal rules governing
civil lawsuits to require federal courts to impose sanctions on parties that file frivolous civil lawsuits. The sanctions
would need to include monetary payments to the other party to cover the other party’s attorney fees and costs. The
bill also would eliminate the so-called ‘safe harbor’ clause by removing the ability of parties to withdraw of correct
claims considered frivolous within 21 days of firing.” The bill passed 241 to 185. [HR 758, Vote #501, 9/17/15;
CQ, 9/17/15]
Democratic Rep. Frankel: Bill Reinstates Procedural Rules; Strips Ability Of Federal Judges To
Impose Sanctions Deemed Appropriate To Bring Frivolous Lawsuits. “This misguided bill would
reinstate procedural rules that failed thirty years ago, stripping federal judges of the ability to impose the
sanctions they deem appropriate for bringing frivolous lawsuits. During the ten years the old rules were in
effect, judges completely lost their discretion about whether or not to impose sanctions on attorneys and
were forced to issue harsh penalties for even the smallest infractions. Heavy punishments under the old
system lead to endless motions that clogged our already burdened legal system, preventing access to
justice.” [Rep. Lois Frankel Statement, 9/22/15]

Voted Against Ensuring Enforcement Of Laws Protecting Human Health, Environment, Or Public
Safety
Voted Against A Motion To Ensure Enforcement Of Laws And Regulations Necessary To Protect Human
Health, Environment, Or Public Safety. In October 2015, Walters voted against a motion to ensure nothing in
HR 702, a bill that would allow for the export of crude oil, would prevent the “enforcement of federal laws that
protect human health, the environment, and public safety.” The motion failed 179 to 242. [HR 702, Vote #548,
10/09/15; Motion to Recommit, 10/09/15]

Voted For Requiring Federal Agencies To Post Data And Cost-Benefit Analysis Relating To
Federal Rule Changes Online
Voted For Requiring Federal Agencies To Post Data And Cost-Benefit Analysis Relating To Federal Rule
Changes Online. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment, “that would require, for each publication in
the Federal Register related to a rule that would be required under the measure, the inclusion by the agency of
information on which the rule is based, including data, studies and cost-benefit analyses. It also would need to
identify how the public can access the information online.” The amendment passed 236-192. [HR 22, Vote #617,
11/04/15; CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Voted Against Removing Requirement That Federal Agencies File Monthly Rule-Making Status
Reports
Voted Against Removing Requirement That Federal Agencies File Monthly Rule-Making Status Reports. In
January 2016, Walters voted against an amendment that would remove from HR 712, the Sunshine for Regulatory
Decrees and Settlements Act, the requirement that federal agencies file monthly status reports of their rule-making
activities. “The bill is intended to limit special interest groups’ ability to push federal agencies to adopt rules
through litigation by prohibiting the same-day filing of complaints, pre-negotiated consent decrees and settlement

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agreements in cases seeking to compel agency action … The White House said this week that the president would
veto both bills because they would limit authority federal agencies have to issue rules.” The amendment failed 174244. [HR 712, Vote #8, 1/07/16; CQ, 1/07/16; The Hill, 1/07/16]

Voted Against Exempting Rules The OMB Determines Would Create Jobs From Actions That May
Delay The Rulemaking Process
Voted Against Exempting Rules The OMB Determines Would Create Jobs From Actions That May Delay
The Rulemaking Process. In January 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to HR 712, the Sunshine for
Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, proposed by Rep. Hank Johnson. When introducing the amendment
Johnson said, “H.R. 712 would significantly delay and possibly stop the Federal rulemaking process by making it
easier for regulated industries and well-funded antiregulatory entities to delay or prevent agency action and
prohibiting any rule from being finalized until certain information is posted online for 6 months. This assault on
the regulations is based on the false premise that Federal regulation stifles economic growth and job creation. My
amendment confronts this fallacious assumption by excepting from H.R. 712 all rules that the Office of
Management and Budget determines would result in net job creation.” The amendment failed 175-242. [HR 712,
Vote #7, 1/07/16; Congressional Record, 1/07/16]

Voted Against Exempting Claims Seeking Monetary Relief Under Civil Rights Act
Voted Against Exempting Claims Seeking Monetary Relief Under Civil Rights Act. In January 2016, Walters
voted againstan amendment that “would exempt claims seeking monetary relief under Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act.” The amendment failed, 163-221. [HR 1927, Vote #24, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Voted Against Exempting Claims Against Perpetrator Of Terrorist Attack By Victims Of Attack
Voted Against Exempting Claims Against Perpetrator Of Terrorist Attack By Victims Of Attack. In January
2016, Walters voted against an amendment that “would exempt claims against the perpetrator of a terrorist attack
by victims of the attack.” The amendment failed, 158-211. [HR 1927, Vote #23, 1/08/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/08/16]

Voted For Establishing “Cut-Go” To Require Agencies To Repeal Existing Rules Before Issuing
New Ones
Voted For Establishing “Cut-Go” To Require Agencies To Repeal Existing Rules Before Issuing New Ones.
In January 2016, Walters voted fora bill that “would establish a nine-member commission to review existing federal
regulations and identify regulations that should be repealed on the basis of reducing costs on the U.S. economy. The
commission would identify those regulatory policies that should be repealed immediately, and would set up a "CutGo" system that would require agencies to repeal existing rules to offset costs before issuing a new rule. The
measure, as amended, would require the commission to review a rule or regulation's unfunded mandate, whether the
rule or regulation limits or prevents government agencies from adopting technology to improve efficiency, and the
rule or regulation's impact on wage growth, when determining if the rule or regulation should be repealed.” The bill
passed, 245-174. [HR 1155, Vote #20, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 1/07/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt FDA Consumer Safety Rules From The SCRUB Act
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt FDA Consumer Safety Rules From The SCRUB Act. In January
2016, Walters voted against an amendment to the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily
Burdensome (SCRUB) Act that would “exempt rules issued by the Food and Drug Administration concerning
consumer safety.” The amendment was rejected 173-245. [HR 1155, Vote #18, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt DHS Rules From The SCRUB Act

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Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt DHS Rules From The SCRUB Act. In January 2016, Walters voted
against an amendment to the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB)
Act that would “exempt rules issued by the Homeland Security Department.” The amendment was rejected 173244. [HR 1155, Vote #17, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Rules Issued In Response To Emergencies From The
SCRUB Act
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Rules Issued In Response To Emergencies From The SCRUB
Act. In January 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are
Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act that would “exempt rules issued in response to an emergency.” The
amendment was rejected 176-239. [HR 1155, Vote #16, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Veterans’ Affairs Department Rules From The SCRUB
Act
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Veterans’ Affairs Department Rules From The SCRUB Act. In
January 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are
Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act that would “exempt rules issued by the Veterans' Affairs Department.”
The amendment was rejected 176-241. [HR 1155, Vote #15, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Rules Issued By Independent Establishments From The
SCRUB Act
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Rules Issued By Independent Establishments From The SCRUB
Act. In January 2016, Walters voted against an amendment to the Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are
Unnecessarily Burdensome (SCRUB) Act that would “exempt rules issued by independent establishments from the
bill's provisions.” The amendment was rejected 172-244. [HR 1155, Vote #14, 1/07/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted Against Preventing Federal Trade Commission From Being Forced To Use Same Procedures
As Department Of Justice In Reviewing Mergers That Would Increase Pharmaceutical Drug Costs
Voted Against Preventing Federal Trade Commission From Being Forced To Use Same Procedures As
Department Of Justice In Reviewing Mergers That Would Increase Pharmaceutical Drug Costs. In March
2016, Walters voted against a motion that would add an exception for “mergers that would unreasonably increase
the costs of pharmaceutical drugs” to a bill that would make the Federal Trade Commission review mergers using
the same procedures as the Department of Justice. The motion failed 174-235. [HR 2745, Vote #136, 3/23/16;
Democratic Leader, 3/23/16]

Voted For To Prohibit The IRS From Rehiring Previously Dismissed Employees
Voted For A Bill Prohibiting The IRS From Rehiring Employees Previously Removed For Misconduct Or
Dismissed For Cause. In April 2016, Walters Voted For a bill that would prohibit the IRS from rehiring
individuals “previously employed by the IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose employment was
terminated for cause.” The Bill would achieve this by making amendments to the Internal Revenue Code. The bill
Passed 345 to 78. [H Res 3724, Vote # 163, 4/21/16; Congress.Gov, 4/21/16]

Voted For Prohibiting The Treasury From Paying Bonuses To IRS Employees Until The Treasury
Developed A “Customer Service Strategy”
Voted For A Bill Prohibiting The Treasury From Paying Bonuses To IRS Employees Until The Treasury
Develops A Comprehensive Customer Service Strategy. In April 2016, Walters Voted For HR 4890, under

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which no new “bonuses, awards, or similar cash payments” could be paid to IRS employees until the Treasury
“develops and submits to Congress a comprehensive customer service strategy that has been reviewed and
approved by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The strategy must include: (1) appropriate
telephone and correspondence levels of service; (2) a thorough assessment of which services the IRS can shift to
self-service options; and (3) proposals to improve customer service over the short-term, the medium-term, and the
long-term.” The bill passed, 260 to 158. [H Res 4890, Vote #162; Congress.gov, 4/21/16]

Voted For Removing IRS’s Authority To Apply User-Fee Revenue Towards Operating Costs
Voted For Requiring The IRS To Funnel All User-Fee Revenue Into The Treasury General Fund Instead Of
Towards Operating Costs. On April 20, 2016, Walters voted for a bill that would require the IRS to deposit all
user-fee revenue into the general fund of the Treasury. HR 4885 “aims to give Congress more oversight power by
requiring the (IRS) receive Congressional approval before spending funds are collected through user fees. The IRS
would have to deposit fees into a general fund at the Department of Treasury, which is slated to be used to improve
services for taxpayers.” The resolution passed, 245—179. [H Res 4885, Vote #161; The Daily Caller, 4/20/16]
White House OMB: Repealing User Fee Authority Undercuts IRS’s Ability To Cover Costs And
Provide Service To Taxpayers. “H.R. 4885 would repeal the IRS’s longstanding legal authority to offset
the cost of providing services to taxpayers with user fees. The IRS has had this authority since 1995, and
charges user fees for a variety of services. Repealing this authority would reduce overall IRS resources by
roughly 4 percent…These cuts cost the Nation billions of dollars each year in lost tax revenue and have
been enacted despite the IRS's crucial and growing responsibilities to implement new mandates and
enhance cybersecurity protections.” [White House Office Of Management and Budget, 4/18/16]

Voted For Freezing New IRS Hires Until Treasury Certifies No Agency Employee Has Delinquent
Taxes
Voted For A Bill Halting New IRS Hires Until US Treasury Certifies That No Agency Employee Has
Delinquent Taxes. On April 20th, 2016, Walters voted for the passage of the No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act.
The bill proposed “to suspend the hiring of new IRS employees unless Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew certifies
that none of the agency’s workers has serious tax delinquencies, or provides an explanation of why such a
certification is not possible.” The bill passed, 254 to 170. [H Res 1206, Vote # 160; CQ News, 4/20/16]

Voted For Bill To Weaken Government Oversight On Mergers And Acquisitions By Ensuring FTC
And Department Of Justice Use The Same Process
Voted For Bill To Weaken Government Oversight On Mergers. In April 2016, Walters voted for a bill that
would “require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to comply with the same procedures as the Department of
Justice under the Clayton Act (PL 63-212) for cases of antitrust laws that could ‘substantially lessen competition’ or
‘tend to create a monopoly.’. Additionally, the bill would require the Attorney General and the FTC to notify a state
attorney general in writing, on cases in which a state could bring action on an antitrust case, would give the FTC
subpoena authority for such cases, and would give United States district courts jurisdiction in relevant cases.” The
bill passed 235-171. [HR 2745, Vote #137, 3/23/16; CQ Floor Votes, 3/23/16]
Proponents Of The Bill Argued That It Would Guarantee Fairness During The Government’s Review Of
The Merger And Acquisition Process. “The U.S. House approved a partisan bill last week that Republicans
contend would help guarantee fairness in the government’s review of business mergers.” [Las Vegas ReviewJournal, 3/27/16]
Opponents Of The Bill Argued It Would Gut An Independent Process And Make The FTC A Redundant
Agency. “The U.S. House approved a partisan bill last week… Democrats warn it would gut an independent
process that protects competition and consumers… He [Rep. Conyers] said Farenthold’s bill would transform
the FTC from an independent agency to just another enforcement agency with redundant powers that might be

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headed for elimination. The Obama administration also voiced strong opposition to the bill. In its official
statement of administration policy, it said the changes proposed by the legislation are not only unnecessary but
threaten to undermine the FTC’s important role in protecting competition and consumers.” [Las Vegas ReviewJournal, 3/27/16]
Voted For To Provide For Consideration Of HR 5063. In September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to order
the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 843) that would
provide for House floor consideration of the bill that would prohibit settlement agreements involving the U.S.
government from requiring the non-governmental party to make a payment to any party other than the U.S.
government.” The motion was agreed to, 231-177. [H RES 843, Vote #481, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
HR 5063: Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act Of 2016. According to the Democratic Whip, “This bill would
sharply limit the autonomy of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to address
unlawful conduct, provide restitution, or to adequately address illegal conduct by prohibiting settlement
agreements involving the U.S. government from requiring the defendant make payments to an organization or
individual not a party to the litigation.” [democraticwhip.gov, accessed 3/13/17]
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Discriminatory Settlement Agreements. In September 2016,
Walters voted against an “amendment that would exempt settlement agreements related to discrimination based on
race, religion, national origin from the bill's provisions that would limit settlement payments to third parties.” The
amendment failed, 178 to 234. [HR 5063, Vote #483, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Discriminatory Settlement Agreements. In September 2016,
Walters voted against an “amendment that would exempt settlement agreements related to discrimination based on
race, religion, national origin from the bill's provisions that would limit settlement payments to third parties.” The
amendment failed, 175 to 236. [HR 5063, Vote #484, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Exempt Settlement Agreements That Resolve A WorkplaceHarassment/Discrimination Related Civil Action. In September 2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that
would exempt settlement agreements that would resolve a civil action or potential civil action related to work place
harassment or discrimination from the bill's provisions that would limit settlement payments to third parties.” The
amendment failed, 178 to 235. [HR 5063, Vote #485, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
Voted Against An Amendment To Establish Attorney Fee Limits On Environmental Cases. In September
2016, Walters voted against an “amendment that would prohibit settlement agreements related to environmental
cases from including payments for attorney fees with rates exceeding $125 an hour.” The amendment failed, 178 to
235. [HR 5063, Vote #486, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
Voted Against A Motion To Recommit HR 5063 With Instructions. In September 2016, Walters voted against
an “motion to recommit the bill to the House Judiciary Committee with instructions to report it back immediately
with an amendment that would exempt settlement agreements that would reduce the cost of medical devices
through the enforcement of anti-trust laws from the bill's provisions that would limit settlement payments to third
parties.” The amendment failed, 155-262. [HR 5063, Vote #487, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
Voted For To Pass HR 5063. In September 2016, Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would prohibit
settlement agreements involving the U.S. government from requiring the non-governmental party to make a
payment to any party other than the U.S. government. Prohibitions would not apply if the payment under the
settlement is for restitution to affected parties or is a direct remedy for actual harm.” The bill was passed, 241 to
174. [HR 5063, Vote #488, 9/7/16; CQ Floor Votes, 9/7/16]
Voted For Requiring Regulatory Analysis To Be Disclosed. In September 2016, Walters voted for an
“amendment that would require an agency to post, in the database required by the bill, the findings of a regulatory
impact analysis or similar cost-benefit analysis along with any data or formula used in conducting the analysis for

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pending regulations.” The amendment was adopted 241 to 154. [HR 5226, Vote #508, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote,
9/14/16]
Voted Against Recommitting The Regulatory Databases Bill To The House Oversight And Government
Reform Committee. In September 2016, Walters voted against a “motion to recommit the bill to the House
Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment
that would exempt public communications related to combating public health crises from the bill's requirement that
the agency making the communication state whether it is considering alternatives to its regulatory actions.” The
motion was rejected 185 to 238. [HR 5226, Vote #509, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For Passage Of HR 5226, The Regulatory Integrity Act Of 2016. In September 2016, Walters voted for
“passage of the bill that would require federal agencies to maintain and regularly update detailed online databases
of regulatory actions taken and pending before the agency. Under the measure, an agency would be required to list
whether it is considering alternatives, whether it is accepting comments, and information on analyses conducted for
each pending regulation.” The bill was passed 250 to 171. [HR 5226, Vote #510, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]

Science & Technology
Voted Against Amendment Allowing Energy Department To Verify Scientific Results With
Additional Study
Voted Against Amendment Allowing Energy Department To Verify Scientific Results With Additional
Study. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act that
would have allowed the Department of Energy to verify scientific results in climate research through additional
research by striking provisions from the bill, which blocked duplicative projects in climate change research. “The
amendment would have struck from the bill provisions placing added reporting requirements on research funded by
the Energy Department and eliminating duplicative projects in climate change research. Lowenthal said duplicative
research projects were necessary to reproduce and verify previously published science, but the bill provisions
would block such research, and also curtail the Energy Department’s ability to choose to fund projects based on
their merits.” The amendment failed 187 to 236. [HR 1806, H.Amdt. 250, Vote #254, 5/20/15; Portland Press
Herald 5/24/15]

Voted For Bill That Contained Cuts For Scientific And Climate Change Research
Voted For Department Of Energy Cuts Aimed At Limiting Scientific And Climate Change Research. In May
2015, Walters voted for the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015, which contained targeted cuts for
Department of Energy funding aimed at limiting scientific and climate change research. “On Wednesday, the House
passed a new iteration of the COMPETES Act that’s nearly unrecognizable from its original version. Overall
spending remains the same, but under Science, Space and Technology Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, the 2015
reauthorization carries the imprimatur of the Republican Party, with targeted cuts the GOP calls ‘fiscally
responsible’ and Democrats decry as ‘draconian.’ The new version contains language that would bar some
Department of Energy climate science research, dictate research priorities to entities that have typically had more
autonomy and ban certain federally-sponsored research from influencing policy decisions. With passage of the bill
Wednesday night, 217-205, legislation that was once a Democrat-touted achievement has become a potential
selling point for the GOP — transformed so thoroughly that President Barack Obama promised to veto the latest
version and no Democrats supported it.” The bill passed 217 to 205. [HR 1806, Vote #258; Roll Call, 5/20/15]
Bill Cut Programs To Modernize Energy Grid And Funding For Alternative Fuel Research. “The White
House’s Office of Management and Budget warned Monday evening that it would advise President Barack
Obama to veto the bill, called the COMPETE Re-authorization Act. OMB praised the investments research and
technology but panned cuts to programs focused on energy grid modernization and alternative fuels. …
COMPETES focuses on the Department of Energy and the National Science Fund, giving each more than $200

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million in general research funding increases. But this comes with serious strings attached. Researchers and the
White House claim the bill’s cuts to alternative energy research hampers growth in a critical field, and the bill
bars the Energy Department from setting recommendations for the Environmental Protection Agency based on
its own research.” [Dallas Morning News, 5/20/15]
Bill Eliminated Six Department Of Energy Programs. “The bill would also eliminate six Department of
Energy programs that Alexander's office said were never fully implemented and reform five others.” [The Hill,
5/20/15]
Bill Sponsor: Legislation Cuts Funding For “Social And Behavioral Science, Redundant Climate
Research, And Subsidies For Private Companies.” “The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015,
legislation I introduced that the House will consider this week, sets priorities aimed at stimulating economic
competitiveness and growth. Our bill increases funding for the physical sciences and biology, from which
come most of the scientific breakthroughs with the potential to stimulate new industries and jobs. Funding is
cut for lower priority areas, including social and behavioral science, redundant climate research, and subsidies
for private companies.” [The Hill, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) Op-Ed, 5/18/15]
Bill Prevents Department Of Energy From Conducting New Climate Change Research, Must Prove That
The Research Would Be Unique Before Approval. “Scalise said that Republicans intend to end funding on
‘programs that don't meet the national interests’ with legislation, passed Wednesday 217-205, that would focus
federal research in biology, chemistry, math and computer science. But Democrats, who didn't provide a single
vote for the bill, said that while there may be a few questionable research projects funded by the federal
government, the Republican-drafted bill makes deep cuts in vital scientific research and seems intended to
block research into climate change. The bill bars the Department of Energy's Office of Science and Technology
from approving new climate change science research ‘without making a determination that such work is unique
and not duplicative of work by other agencies.’ Avoiding duplication makes sense, particularly at a time of
large deficits and significant other funding priorities, said Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas.” [Times-Picayune,
5/20/15]
Bill Cut Funding For The National Science Foundation By 45% And Decreased Geoscience Funding By
12%. “Known as the America COMPETES Act, the sweeping measure sets priorities for research programmes
at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy and the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST). It has drawn sharp criticism from science organizations, which say that the plan would
limit the agencies’ ability to fund the most promising research, and from the White House. Some of the most
controversial provisions apply to the NSF. The bill suggests slashing funds for the agency’s social, behavioural
and economic-sciences directorate from US$272.2 million in fiscal year 2015 to $150 million a year in 2016
and 2017 — a 45% cut. And it calls for a 12% decrease in geoscience funding, to $1.2 billion annually.”
[Nature, 5/21/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Restore Funding For Energy And Climate Change Research
Voted Against Amendment To Restore Funding For Energy And Climate Change Research. In May 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment that would have restored funding levels for scientific research. The
amendment would have provided for “sustained growth and sensible policies across the scientific agencies, in
keeping with the goals of the original Competes legislation.” “A bill opponent, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, DTexas, criticized its flat funding of research and development, politicization of the scientific grant-making process,
and decreased funding of the ARPA-E program for breakthrough energy research.” The motion failed 179 to 239.
[HR 1806, Vote #257; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 5/20/15; Albany Herald, 5/23/15]
Amendment Sponsor LTE: Bill Made “Ideologically Driven Cuts” To Clean Energy And Climate
Change Research. “The chairman, however, is wrong about the way in which research should be prioritized.
Politicians should not make ideologically driven cuts to particular areas of investigation with which they
disagree, such as clean energy, climate research or the social sciences. Instead, research priorities should be set
through the constantly evolving deliberation and debates within the scientific community and at the individual
grant level about the areas that need further investigation. It is the National Science Foundation’s well-proven,

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scientific merit-review process, in which trained experts select the highest quality proposals across all fields of
science and engineering, that ought to guide how we invest. Politicians, most of whom do not possess the same
scientific or technical expertise, are ill-equipped to predict where the next breakthroughs are most likely to
occur. Substituting our judgment for that of scientists would likely result more in missed opportunities than in
new advances for American science and innovation.” [The Hill, Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Eddie Bernice
Johnson (D-TX) Letter to Editor, 5/26/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Ban Funds For The Experimental Program To Stimulate
Competitive Research
Voted Against Amendment To Band Funds For The Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive
Research. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, that “amendment to prohibit the use of funds to fund any Experimental Program to
Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program.” The amendment failed 195-232. [HR 2578, Vote #279,
6/03/15]
The EPSCoR Program Was Funded To Advance Discovery And Knowledge In Scientific Fields. “The mission
of EPSCoR is to assist the National Science Foundation in its statutory function ‘to strengthen research and
education in science and engineering throughout the United States and to avoid undue concentration of such
research and education.’ EPSCoR goals are: a) to provide strategic programs and opportunities for EPSCoR
participants that stimulate sustainable improvements in their R&D capacity and competitiveness; b) to advance
science and engineering capabilities in EPSCoR jurisdictions for discovery, innovation and overall knowledgebased prosperity.” [National Science Foundation, accessed 8/21/15]

Voted For U.S. Government’s Oversight Of Internet’s Naming And Addressing System Over To
The International Community
Voted For U.S. Government’s Oversight Of Internet’s Naming And Addressing System Over To The
International Community. In June 2015, Walters voted for a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill, the
Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2015. “The DOTCOM Act would
allow the U.S. government to transfer its power to oversee the Internet's naming and addressing system — what
turns www.google.com into a viewable Web page — over to the international community. While this might sound
like giving the Internet to America's rivals, Washington actually ceded those powers long ago, and it retains them in
name only. Today, that managing function is performed by a nonprofit called the International Corporation for
Names and Numbers, or ICANN.” The bill passed, 378 to 25. [HR 805, Vote #377, 6/23/15; Washington Post,
7/21/15]

Voted Against An Amendment Which Would Make NIH And Cures Innovation Fund
Discretionary
Voted Against An Amendment Which Would Make NIH And Cures Innovation Fund Discretionary. In July
2015, Walters voted against an “amendment that would change the mandatory funding for the new National
Institute of Health and Cures Innovation Fund to an authorization of discretionary appropriations.” The amendment
failed, 141 to 281. [HR 6, Vote #431, 7/10/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/10/15]

Voted Against Bill Ensuring NSF Grant Funding Is Determined By NSF Merit Review Criteria
Voted Against Bill Ensuring NSF Grant Funding Is Determined By NSF Merit Review Criteria. In February
2016, Walters voted against the “Johnson, D-Texas, amendment that would provide for the bill's requirement that
the National Science Foundation (NSF) determine that a grant is worthy of federal funding to be fulfilled by having
met the NSF’s merit review criteria.” The amendment failed, 181 to 235. [H.R. 3293, Amendment #1, Vote #68;
CQ, 2/10/16]

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Voted For A Bill To Require Funding For The National Science Foundation Be Justified In Writing
Or Reaffirmed
Voted For A Bill To Require Funding For The National Science Foundation Be Justified In Writing Or
Reaffirmed. In February 2016, Walters voted for a bill to require funding for the national science foundation be
justified in writing or reaffirmed. The bill “directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award federal funding
for basic research and education in the sciences through a new research grant or cooperative agreement only if it
makes an affirmative determination, justified in writing, that the grant or agreement promotes the progress of
science in the United States, is worthy of federal funding, and meets certain other criteria.” The bill passed 236 to
178. [HR 3442, Vote #70, 2/10/16; On Passage, 2/10/16]
Bill Required Written Justification For Each Grant Awarded To The National Science Foundation
And Proof Of How The Research Could Benefit The Public And The Economy. “Limits on NSF
Grants--HR 3293, Scientific Research in the National Interest Act. The bill allows the National Science
Foundation (NSF) to award grants or enter into cooperative agreements for basic research and science
education only if it determines that the grant or cooperative agreement promotes the progress of science in
the United States and is consistent with the NSF's mission, is worthy of federal funding and is in the
national interest as specified by the bill, and a written justification detailing those determinations
accompanies the public announcement of the award. Supporters of the bill say it is needed to properly
account for scarce federal research dollars and that it essentially codifies the NSF's policy requiring clear,
non-technical explanations of each research grant and how the grant supports the public interest.”
[Congressional Quarterly's House Action Reports, 2/05/16]
Prominent Scientists Noted That Scientific Studies Do Not Always Provide Immediate Economic
Value But Can Lead To Long-Term Research Developments. “On February 10th, the House passed a
bill requiring the NSF to certify the usefulness of its grants; one of the possible criteria was economic. ‘I
think there’s a misunderstanding between some members of congress and the research community that
every grant that’s given out should have some economic potential benefit,” said Bill Andresen, associate
vice president for federal relations at the University of Pennsylvania. “And that’s just not the way science
works.’ Not only is some science valuable in non-economic ways, but when research does have an
economic impact you can’t always know it ahead of time. Studies of eagles ended up leading to advances
in contact lenses, said Andrese. NSF director France Cordova points to NSF funding for digital libraries
that helped lead to Google.” [Marketplace, 2/22/16]

Voted For Exempting Small Broadband ISPs From Making Public Disclosures
Voted For Exempting Small Broadband ISPs From Making Public Disclosures. In March 2016, Walters voted
for legislation “that would exempt small broadband Internet service providers from making public disclosures
under the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules. Under that measure, small providers would
not be required to release information such as monthly charges, promotional rates, data caps and network
performance.” The bill passed 411-0. [HR 4596, Vote #124, 3/16/16; CQ, 3/14/16]

Voted For To Weaken FCC Regulations On Rates Broadband Companies Provide
Voted For To Weaken FCC Regulations On Rates Broadband Companies Provide. In April 2016, Walters
voted for a bill “that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates that
broadband Internet service providers charge for broadband Internet access service. The bill would not apply to the
commission's administration of the Universal Service Fund, or its enforcement of truth-in-billing rules or the ban on
paid prioritization.” The bill passed 241-173. [HR 2666, Vote #152, 4/15/16; CQ Floor Votes, 4/15/16]
Opponents Of The Bill Claimed That The FCC Would Be Unable To Inquire How Broadband
Companies Exchange Discounts For Customers’ Personal Information. “This bill would strip the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) of authority to review certain practices of broadband providers related to

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their customers’ privacy. Specifically, the FCC would have no power to inquire into broadband providers’
offers of discounts or other incentives in exchange for the ability to use or disclose customers’ personal
information.” [Center For Democratic & Technology, 4/13/16]
Voted For Adopting An ‘Internet Of Things.’ In September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to suspend the
rules and agree to the resolution that would express the sense of the House that United States should develop a
national strategy to encourage the development of connections between the physical world and the internet through
sensors and actuators, known as the ‘Internet of Things.’ It also would express that the U.S. government should
determine whether the Internet of Things can improve government efficiency and effectiveness.” The motion was
agreed to 367 to 4. [H RES 847, Vote #496, 9/12/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/12/16]
Voted For Adopting A National Technology Policy. In September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to suspend
the rules and agree to the resolution that would express the sense of the House that the United States should develop
a national policy to encourage the development of tools related to the empowerment of consumers through
customized, connected devices. It also would express that the United States should prioritize the acceleration of the
development of alternative technologies that would support transparency and security.” The motion was agreed to
385 to 4. [H RES 835, Vote #497, 9/12/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/12/16]

Seniors
Voted For Jeopardizing Social Security
Voted For Jeopardizing Social Security. In January 2015, Walters voted for a House Rules package that
contained a provision that could threaten benefit cuts to Social Security. The provision would block Congress from
redirecting payroll tax revenue from Social Security to the Social Security disability program to help keep the
program afloat. The provision would block a transfer unless it was part of a larger plan to address Social Security’s
finances through benefit cuts or tax increases. The resolution passed, 234-172. [H Res 5, Vote #6, 1/06/15; Politico,
1/20/15]
Eleven Million Recipients Of Disability Benefits Faced A 19 Percent Benefit Cut. “The GOP’s immediate
target is Social Security’s sprawling disability insurance program, which has grown at a pace far beyond its
revenues and will exhaust its trust fund reserves by December 2016, threatening a 19 percent cut in benefits.”
[Politico, 1/20/15]
Eleven Million People Receive Disability Benefits. “About 11 million people get disability benefits, nearly 40
percent more than a decade ago.” [Associated Press, 1/07/15]

Voted Against Measure To Prevent Financial Companies That Harm Seniors From Using Any
Emergency Lending Program Established By The Federal Reserve
Voted Against Measure To Prevent Financial Companies That Harm Seniors From Using Any Emergency
Lending Program Established By The Federal Reserve. In November 2015, Walters voted against for a
Democratic Motion to Recommit that “would ensure that financial companies found to engage in activity that
harms seniors’ financial health and stability are prevented from participating in any emergency lending program or
facility established by the Federal Reserve.” The motion to recommit failed in the House, 182 - 242. [HR 3189,
Vote #640, 11/19/15; Motion to Recommit, 11/19/15]

Small Business

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Voted Against Repealing Statutory Changes Of Bill If Less Than 5% GDP Growth In First Year
After Enactment
Voted Against Repealing Statutory Changes Of Bill If GDP Growth Remained Under 5% First Year After
Enactment. In February 2015, Walters voted against Connolly of Virginia Part C Amendment No. 3, an
amendment to the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 that would “provide that in the
event that the average annual rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth remains below 5 percent over the
first four calendar quarters occurring after the date of enactment of H.R. 50, then the statutory changes made by the
bill would be repealed.” HR 50 itself “would expand and modify the 1995 Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (PL
104-4) that requires all federal agencies to consult with the private sector when developing rules... The measure
would extend judicial review of agency rules and permit a court to stay, enjoin or invalidate a rule if an agency fails
to complete the required UMRA analysis or adhere to the regulatory principles.” The amendment failed 173 to 249.
[HR 50, Vote #62, 2/04/15; Congress.gov, 2/04/15; CQ News HR 50 Coverage, 2/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Eliminating Requirement That Agencies Provide Regulatory CostBenefit Analysis At Congressional Request
Voted Against Amendment Eliminating Requirement That Agencies Provide Regulatory Cost-Benefit
Analysis At Congressional Request. In February 2015, Walters voted against Cummings of Maryland Part C
Amendment No. 2, an amendment to the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2015 that
would “strike section 12 of the bill, which would require Federal agencies to conduct a retrospective cost-benefit
analysis of any regulation at the request of the Chairman or Ranking Member of a Congressional Committee.” The
amendment failed 179 to 245. [HR 50, Vote #61, 2/04/15; Congress.gov, 2/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Striking Provision In Bill Which Allowed SBA’s Chief Counsel
Authority To Set Small Business Size Qualifications
Voted AgainstAmendment Striking Provision In Bill Which Allowed SBA’s Chief Counsel To Set Size Small
Business Size Standards. . In February 2015, Walters voted against Schrader of Oregon Part A Amendment No. 4,
an amendment to the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 that would strike a
provision in the bill that would provide the Small Business Administration's chief counsel with authority to set size
standards for small businesses and approve such standards. The amendment failed 184 to 234. [HR 527, Vote #65,
2/05/15; CQ]

Voted Against Amendment That Allowed Government Projects To Be Combined To Meet Higher
Project Threshold
Voted Against Amendment That Allowed Government Projects To Be Combined To Meet Higher Project
Threshold. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “sought to allow for a program of eligible
projects to count as a single project to meet the $100 million threshold of project costs. An amendment numbered
31 printed in Part B of House Report 114-325 to allow for a program of eligible projects to count as a single project
to meet the $100,000,000 threshold of project costs.” The amendment failed, 174 to 248. [HR 22, H Amdt. 763,
Vote #591, 11/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment That Increased The Freight Program Small Project Funding
Voted Against Amendment That Increased The Freight Program Small Project Funding. In November 2015,
Walters oted against an amendment that “sought to increase the freight program small project set aside from 10
percent to 20 percent” The amendment failed, 160 to 263. [HR 22, H Amdt. 764, Vote #592, 11/03/15]
Transportation Bill Included Funding For National Freight Program. “Several members also praised the
creation of a national freight program, funded at $725 million in fiscal 2016, $735 million in fiscal 2017 and

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$750 million each year thereafter. California transportation agencies, such as the Alameda Corridor-East
Construction Authority in the San Gabriel Valley, supported the idea, Napolitano’s staff said. The program
designates certain highways as part of a national freight network, providing $4.5 billion a year to expand the
network’s capacity and reduce congestion.” [Los Angeles Times, 11/12/15]

Taxes
Voted Against Preventing Tax Deductions For Executive Bonuses Exceeding $1 Million
Voted Against Preventing Tax Deductions For Executive Bonuses Exceeding $1 Million. In January 2015,
Walters voted against a motion that would prevent companies from claiming tax deductions for executive bonuses
exceeding $1 million if they failed to give lower level employees raises to match increases in the cost of living. The
motion failed, 168-243. [H Res 5, Vote #5, 1/06/15; CQ Floor Votes, 1/06/15]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Preventing U.S. Corporations From Moving Overseas To Dodge
Paying Taxes. In January 2015, Walters voted for blocking consideration of the Stop Corporate Expatriation and
Invest in America’s Infrastructure Act, a bill that would prevent U.S. corporations from moving overseas to dodge
taxes. “The second is an infrastructure bill that would stop corporations from relocating abroad and redirect tax
money lost through these so-called inversions to infrastructure projects in the U.S. That money would be sent to the
highway trust fund.” The previous question passed, 239 to 168. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 5, Vote #4, 1/06/15; Politico, 1/05/15; Congressional Record, 1/06/15]

Voted For Repealing Federal Estate Tax
Voted For Repealing Estate Tax. In April 2015, Walters voted for repealing the estate tax. “The measure also
would repeal the generation-skipping transfer tax and reduce the top marginal rate for the federal gift tax from 40
percent to 35 percent.” The bill passed, 240-179. [HR 1105, Vote #161, 4/16/15; CQ News, 4/16/15]
USA Today: “Repealing Estate Tax Would Reward .2%.” “Of the nearly 3 million Americans who die
every year, only about two-tenths of 1% have enough assets to qualify. It's a rather exclusive group. This isn't
to disparage people who worked hard enough (or, in some cases, were lucky enough) to have estates that big.
It's just that, at a time when income inequality is one of the nation's most vexing problems, the 0.2% hardly
need extra help from Congress.” [Editorial, USA Today, 4/16/15]
CBPP: “Roughly 2 Of Every 1,000 Estates Face The Estate Tax.” “Today, 99.8 percent of estates owe no
estate tax at all, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation.[3] Only the estates of the wealthiest 0.2 percent
of Americans -- roughly 2 out of every 1,000 people who die -- owe any estate tax. (See Figure 1.) This is
because of the tax's high exemption amount, which has jumped from $650,000 per person in 2001 to $5.43
million per person in 2015.” [CBPP, “10 Facts You Should Know About The Federal Estate Tax,” 3/23/15]
Bill Impacted Fewer Than 6,000 Families. “This tax is levied on the portion of estates exceeding $5.43
million per person or $10.86 million per married couple, and because of those exemption levels, it affects less
than 1 percent of estates, or fewer than 6,000 families in 2014.” [Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/19/15]
Bill Would Add $269 Billion To National Debt. “Voting 240 for and 179 against, the House on April 16
passed a GOP-sponsored bill (HR 1105) that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax in a way that
would add $269 billion to national debt through fiscal 2025.” [Albuquerque Journal, 4/19/15]
Politifact: False – “Estate Tax ‘In Many Cases’ Forces Family Farmers And Small Business Owners To
Sell Their Holdings. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates only 6 tenths of 1 percent of estates with
farms qualified for the tax in 2013. The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that there were 20 small,
closely held farms and businesses that were subject to the tax that year. It’s unknown how many of them, if any
at all, were sold to pay the levy. So Hurt’s statement comes up empty. We rate it False.” [Politifact, 5/03/15]

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Voted For Considering Estate Tax Repeal On House Floor. In April 2015, Walters voted for considering a bill
repealing the federal estate tax on the House floor. The rule was adopted, 242-182. [HRes 200, Vote #155, 4/15/15;
CQ Votes, 4/15/15]

Voted Against Preventing Giving Tax Benefits To Those Convicted Of Tax Fraud
Voted Against Preventing Giving Inheritance Tax Benefits To Those Convicted Of Tax Evasion Or Fraud. In
April 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that would have prevented giving inheritance tax benefits
to those convicted of tax evasion or fraud. The motion “would disqualify from the bill's provisions individuals
convicted of attempting to evade the gift tax or before the bill's enactment engaged in a transaction with intent to
evade the estate tax.” The motion failed, 186-232. [HR 1105, Vote #160, 4/16/15; CQ Votes, 4/16/15]

Voted For Permanently Allowing Taxpayers To Deduct State And Local Sales Taxes
Voted For Permanently Allowing Taxpayers To Deduct State And Local Sales Taxes. In April 2015, Walters
voted for a bill “that would make permanent the ability of taxpayers to deduct state and local sales taxes in lieu of
state and local income taxes, which expired at the end of 2014. The measure would be effective for tax years
beginning with 2015.” The bill passed, 272-152. [HR 622, Vote #159, 4/16/15; CQ News, 4/16/15]
Bill Not Paid For, Would Add $42 Billion To National Debt. “Because the bill is not paid for, it would add
$42 billion to national debt through fiscal 2025.” [Albuquerque Journal, 4/19/15]
Voted For Considering State And Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act On House Floor. In April 2015,
Walters voted for considering the State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2015 on the House floor.
The rule was adopted, 242-182. [HRes 200, Vote #155, 4/15/15; CQ Votes, 4/15/15]

Voted Against Requiring State & Local Tax Deduction Legislation To Not Increase Deficit Or
Delay Comprehensive Tax Reform
Voted Against Requiring State & Local Tax Deduction Legislation To Not Increase Deficit Or Delay
Comprehensive Tax Reform. In April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would prevent deficit increases
or delays in overall tax reform as a result of state & local tax deduction legislation. The motion also provided a one
year extension of a state and local sales tax deduction rather than a permanent extension to make sure Congress
could perform fiscally responsible tax extensions. The motion failed, 179-243. [HR 622, Vote #158, 4/16/15; CQ
News, 4/16/15]

Voted For Making Individuals With Delinquent Tax Debt Ineligible For Federal Employment
Voted For Making Individuals With Severely Delinquent Tax Debt Ineligible For Federal Employment. In
April 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would make individuals with “seriously delinquent tax debt” ineligible for
federal employment, and would include existing federal employees. The bill failed, 266-160. A two thirds majority
was required to pass the bill, under suspension of the rules. [HR 1563, Vote #157, 4/15/15; CQ News, 4/15/15]
Bill Opponents Noted That Tax Compliance Rate Was 97 Percent For Civil Servants. “Opponents noted in
debate that the tax compliance rate for civil servants was 97 percent in 2014, compared to 95 percent for House
members and their staffs and 91 percent for the public at large. Civil servants owed $1.14 billion in delinquent
taxes last year.” [Bakersfield Californian, 4/18/15]

Voted For Research Tax Credits

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Voted For Permanent Research And Tax Development Tax Credit. In May 2015, Walters voted for the
American Research Competitiveness Act of 2015. “H.R. 880, the American Research and Competitiveness Act of
2015 (Brady) to simplify and make the research & development tax credit permanent.” The bill passed 274 to 145.
[HR 880, Vote #260, 5/20/15; Roll Call, 5/01/15]
Voted Against Extending Research Tax Credit By Two Years And Preventing Deficit Increase. In May 2015,
Walters voted against a motion to recommit with instructions for the American Research Act of 2015. “Motion to
recommit the bill to the House Ways and Means Committee with instructions to report back immediately with an
amendment that would remove the bill's proposal to make permanent the research and development tax credit that
expired at the end of calendar year 2014, and change the way elements of the credit are calculated. The bill would
replace those provisions with language that would extend the credit for two years and would state that the bill shall
not result in increasing the deficit or delaying or weakening efforts to adopt a permanent extension of the research
credit in a ‘fiscally responsible manner.’” The motion failed, 181-240. [HR 880, Vote #259, 5/20/15; CQ, 5/22/15]

Voted Against Closing Corporate Inversion Tax Loophole To Fund Investments In U.S.
Transportation Infrastructure
Voted Against Closing Corporate Inversion Tax Loophole To Fund Investments In U.S. Transportation
Infrastructure. In July 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that “would help improve America’s
roads, bridges, and highways by stopping corporations that seek to avoid paying their fair share of taxes by moving
their business address to another country. Instead, those reclaimed resources will be invested in much-needed
American transportation infrastructure improvements.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 185-244. [HR 3038,
Vote #440, 7/15/2015; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 7/15/15]

Voted Against Motion To Analyze Long-Term Impact Of Special Interest Tax Loopholes
Voted Against Motion To Analyze Long-Term Impact Of Tax Loopholes. In February 2016, Walters voted
against on the motion to recommit on legislation to analyze “the long-term impact that tax loopholes abused by
special interests have on American businesses, American workers, and our economy.” The motion failed, 179 to
238. [HR 3442, Vote #75, 2/11/16; Democratic Leader, 2/11/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Closing Offshore Tax Loopholes To Fund Infrastructure
Investment
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Closing Offshore Tax Loopholes To Fund Infrastructure Investment.
In April 2016,Walters voted for and use those funds to create good-paying jobs rebuilding America’s crumbling
roads and bridges.” The previous question carried, 239-173. A vote against the previous question was to force the
vote on limiting offshore tax loopholes to fix the country’s infrastructure. [H Res 687, Vote #157, 4/19/16;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/19/16]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Closing Offshore Tax Loopholes To Pay For Infrastructure,
Military, And Education Programs
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Closing Offshore Tax Loopholes To Pay For Infrastructure, Military,
And Education Programs.
In April 2016, Walters voted for a motion that would “limit the inversions that have enabled many corporations to
dodge paying their fair share of the taxes that support our military, our infrastructure, and our children’s education.”
The previous question carried 240-172. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on limiting
offshore tax loopholes to pay for the military, education, and infrastructure. [H. Res 688, Vote #155, 4/19/16;
Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/19/16]

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Re-Authorize Export-Import Bank
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Re-Authorize Export-Import Bank. In March 2015, Walters
voted for blocking consideration of a bill to “force an immediate vote to re-authorize the Export-Import Bank, a
self-funded agency that provides certainty and support to American businesses and creates American jobs.” The
previous question passed 233 to 181. A vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be
considered. [H Res 152, Vote #126, 3/19/15; 114th Congress Previous Questions, 3/19/15]

Voted For Amendment Reducing Funding For International Trade Administration By $312
Million; Opposed By Republican Rep. For Degrading Ability To Fight Against “Unfair Subsidies
Given By Foreign Governments”
Voted For Amendment Reducing Funding For International Trade Administration By $312 Million. In June
2015, Walters voted for an amendment which would cut funding to the International Trade Administration by $312
million in FY 2016. “House Vote 270 Fiscal 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations — International
Trade Administration. McClintock, R-Calif., amendment that would reduce funding for the International Trade
Administration by $312 million, with an increase of the same amount to the spending reduction account.” [H.R.
2578, McClintock Amendment, Vote #270, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Track, 6/26/15]
Texas Republican Rep. Opposed Amendment Saying Cut Would Degrade “Ability To Fight Against ‘Unfair
Subsidies Given By Foreign Governments To Their Businesses That Cause American Workers To Lose
Their Jobs.” “Funding trade promotion: The House has rejected an amendment sponsored by Rep. Tom
McClintock, R-Calif., to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2578).
The amendment would have eliminated $312 million of funding for trade promotion programs at the government’s
International Trade Administration. McClintock said trade promotion was the proper responsibility of private
businesses, both individually and in trade associations, and taxpayers should not pay for the profits of private
businesses. An amendment opponent, Rep. John Abney Culberson, R-Texas, said the funding cut would degrade
the International Trade Administration’s ability to fight against “unfair subsidies given by foreign governments to
their businesses that cause American workers to lose their jobs.” The vote, on June 2, was 154 yeas to 263 nays.”
[Citizens-Times, 6/05/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Increase Funding To Program That “Helps U.S. Manufacturing
Firms Capitalize on Business Opportunities And Make Them More Competitive In Global Markets
Voted Against Amendment To Increase Funding For Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership By $11
Million. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment increasing funding for the National Institute of
Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program by $11 million in FY 2016.
“House Vote 271 Fiscal 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations — Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Esty, D-Conn., amendment that would increase funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's
Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program by $11 million and reduce funding for federal prison
system buildings and facilities by $31 million.” The amendment failed 213 to 214. [H.R. 2578, Esty Amendment,
Vote #271, 6/02/15; CQ Bill Tracker, 6/02/15]
Politifact: Program “Helps U.S. Manufacturing Firms Capitalize On Business Opportunities And Make
Them More Competitive In The Global Markets.” During the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama
promised to double funding for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a program run by the U.S.
Commerce Department that helps U.S. manufacturing firms capitalize on business opportunities and make them
more competitive in the global markets.” [Politifact, 9/30/11]

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Program Provided Business Information And Resources To U.S. Manufacturing Firms. “The Hollings
Manufacturing Extensions Partnership is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which in turn
falls under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The partnership, which consists of federal, state and local
organizations, provides business information and resources to U.S. manufacturing firms to make them more
competitive in the global markets.” [Politifact, 11/06/09]

Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funds For Trade Agreement Negotiations Where The
Terms Are Confidential
Voted Against Amendment To Prohibit Funds For Trade Agreement Negotiations Where The Terms Are
Confidential. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act that “prohibit[s] the use of funds to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement whose
negotiating texts are confidential.” The amendment failed 27-399. [HR 2578, Vote #282, 6/03/15]

Voted For Extending African Growth And Opportunity Act & Renewing Generalized System Of
Preferences, Both Of Which Increase Trade With Developing Countries
Voted For Bill To Extend African Growth And Opportunity Act And Renew Generalized System Of
Preferences. In June 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would “provide a 10-year extension of the African Growth
and Opportunity Act, renew the Generalized System of Preferences and extend certain programs dealing with dutyfree treatment of Haitian textiles and apparel… The bill would provide offsets dealing with customs user fees,
payment of corporate estimated taxes and penalties for businesses that fail to file correct tax and income
information.” The motion was agreed to, 397-32. [H.R. 1295, Vote #345, 6/11/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]
AGOA Lowers U.S. Tariffs On Exports For African Countries. “The AGOA lowers U.S. tariffs on exports
for beneficiary African nations to promote more long-term economic development, trade and investment.”
[AGOA Website, 4/16/15]
GSP Provides Duty-Free Importation Of Goods From Developing Nations. “The GSP, on the other hand,
provides duty-free importation of more than 5,000 products from developing nations. The GSP expired in 2013,
but the AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act would extend the program through 2017.” [AGOA Website,
4/16/15]

Voted For Floor Consideration Of TPA
Voted For Adopt The Rule For Floor Consideration Of TPA. In June 2015. Walters voted for the “Adoption of
the rule (H Res 305) that would provide for House floor consideration of the Senate amendment to a package (HR
1314) of Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation and provide for floor
consideration of the Senate amendments to a customs enforcement measure (HR 644).” The rule was adopted 217212. [H. Res. 305, Vote #359; CQ Floor Votes, 6/11/15]

Voted For Extension Of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Voted For Extension Of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). In June 2015, Walters voted for a “motion to
concur in the Senate amendment to the bill that would provide Trade Promotion Authority for trade agreements
negotiated by the administration, under which they would be considered by Congress under expedited procedures
without amendment, and would extend Trade Adjustment Assistance programs to help displaced U.S. workers. The
portion of the Senate amendment covered by the division would reauthorize, through June 30, 2021, trade
adjustment assistance programs and alternative trade adjustment assistance for workers laid off because of the
impact of foreign competition. Offsets would include an extension of certain customs fees and prevention of certain
taxpayers with high levels of foreign income from receiving the refundable portion of the child tax credit.” The
motion failed 126-302. [HR 1314, Vote #361; CQ Floor Votes, 6/12/15]

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NYT: TAA Failing Would Cripple President Obama’s Trade Agenda. “Hours after President Obama
made a dramatic, personal appeal for support, House Democrats on Friday thwarted his push to expand
trade negotiating power — and quite likely his chance to secure a legacy-defining accord spanning the
Pacific Ocean. In a remarkable blow to a president they have backed so resolutely, House Democrats voted
to end assistance to workers displaced by global trade, a program their party created and has supported for
four decades. That move effectively scuttled legislation granting the president trade promotion authority —
the power to negotiate trade deals that cannot be amended or filibustered by Congress.” [New York Times,
6/12/15]

Voted For Granting President Trade Promotion Authority
Voted For Senate Amendment To Provide Trade Promotion Authority For Trade Agreements Negotiated By
The Administration. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would provide Trade Promotion
Authority (TPA) for trade agreements negotiated by the administration, under which they would be considered by
Congress under expedited procedures without amendment. However, due to Congress rejecting Trade Adjustment
Assistance (TAA) in the vote immediately preceding, votes in favor of TPA were rendered largely irrelevant.
“Republicans moved quickly to hold a vote on Trade Promotion Authority, but even though the bill received a
majority of votes, it will not go to the president's desk because it does not match the Senate-passed package.” The
amendment passed 219 to 211. [HR 1314, Vote #362, 6/12/15; The Atlantic, 6/12/15]

Voted For Granting Trade Promotion Authority
Voted For Concurring In Senate Amendment To Grant The President Trade Promotion Authority. In June
2015, Walters voted for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “The House on Thursday took the first step toward
resuscitating the White House’s trade agenda by passing legislation granting President Obama fast-track authority
… This is the second time in a week the House has voted to approve the controversial fast-track bill. On Friday, the
House voted 219-211 in favor of fast-track, which would make it easier for Obama to complete a sweeping transPacific trade deal … House Democrats have historically favored TAA, but they voted against it on Friday to kill
fast-track, which is deeply opposed by unions and other liberal groups.” The amendment passed 218 to 208. [HR
2146, Vote #374, 6/18/15; The Hill, 6/18/15]

Voted For Amendment To Restrict Currency Manipulation
Voted For Concurring In Senate Amendment On Currency Manipulation To Trade Facilitation and Trade
Enforcement Act. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would “establish a center for coordinating
federal government efforts to protect intellectual property from infringement, automate the processing of certain
trade documents by the Customs and Border Protection agency, and establish processes for investigating whether
foreign countries are directly or indirectly manipulating their currency to subsidize their exports … A bill opponent,
Rep. Sander M. Levin, D-Mich., said its currency manipulation provisions had no substance and would not be
enforceable, thereby putting millions of jobs at risk due to other countries using their undervalued currencies to
undercut American companies.” The amendment passed 240 to 190. [HR 644, Vote #363, 6/12/15; Citizen-Times,
6/19/15]

Voted For Blocking Vote On Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
Voted For Blocking Vote On Immediate Reauthorization Of Export-Import Bank. In June 2015, Walters
voted for blocking a vote to re-authorize the Export-Import bank. Congressional Republicans failed to take action
and the bank’s charter expired. [H Res 319, Vote #371, 6/17/15; USA Today, 7/01/15; House Democratic Leader –
Previous Questions, accessed 7/08/15]

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Voted For Adopting A Rule To Extend Trade Adjustment Programs And The African Growth
Opportunity Act
Voted For Adopting A Rule In Order To Concur Senate Amendment To Extend TAA Programs And AGOA. In
June 2015, Walters voted for the “adoption of the resolution (H Res 338) that would make in order a motion to
concur in the Senate amendment to the bill (HR 1295) that would extend Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
programs that help U.S. workers harmed by trade agreements until 2021 and the African Growth and Opportunity
Act (AGOA) through FY 2025.” The rule was adopted 251-176. [H. Res. 338, Vote #386, CQ Floor Votes,
6/25/15]

Voted For Reauthorizing TAA And Extending AGOA, The Generalized System Of Preferences
And The Preferential Duty Treatment For Haiti
Voted For Reauthorizing The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program And Extending AGOA, The Generalized
System Of Preferences And The Preferential Duty Treatment For Haiti. In June 2015, Walters voted for a trade
preferences bill that would reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. “The House Thursday finally
sent President Barack Obama a bill to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, which had become a
casualty of a protracted fight between the White House and congressional Democrats over fast track. The 286-138
vote on the trade preferences bill (HR 1295) included 175 Democrats, many of whom earlier this month voted
against trade assistance, or TAA, measure as part of their strategy to block fast-track Trade Promotion Authority. In
the end, only six Democrats voted against TAA. … The trade preferences bill includes the African Growth and
Opportunity Act, known as AGOA, and the Generalized System of Preferences that provides developing nations
access to the U.S. market through the duty-free treatment of exports. It also includes preferential duty treatment for
certain goods from Haiti. The bill also includes a House-passed provision that would replace a $700 million cut to
Medicare in 2024, originally proposed to help pay for TAA.” The bill passed, 286 to 138. [HR 1295, Vote #388,
6/25/15; CQ News accessed 8/20/15]

Voted Against Ending Prohibition On Using Funds Regarding The Legal Trade And Transport Of
Ivory
Voted Against Ending Prohibition On Using Funds Regarding The Legal Trade And Transport Of Ivory. In
July 2015, Walters voted against “an amendment to strike section 120 prohibiting use of funds regarding legal trade
and transport of ivory.” The amendment failed 189-239. [HR 2822, Vote #397, 7/08/15; H AMDT 553, 7/08/15]
Rep. Raul M Grijalva: Amendment Was Introduced After One Ton Of Illegal Ivory Was Found In
Philadelphia. “Last week, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service destroyed more than one ton of illegal
African elephant ivory, most of which had been confiscated from a Philadelphia antique dealer named Victor
Gordon. All of this ivory – and all of the unknown volume of ivory Gordon sold over the past decade – was not
antique, but instead had been made to look so after being removed from recently poached elephants. Sales of
illegal ivory fund crime syndicates and terrorist groups, and anyone who has bought or sold any of the ivory
that Gordon put into circulation before he was caught is complicit in giving financial support to these
organizations, whether intended or not.” [Rep. Raul M Grijalva Letter, 7/07/15]
Rep. Raul M Grijalva: Original Bill Blocked Fish And Wildlife From Implementing Ivory Rules. “This is
why we have to end the ivory trade in the United States now. Unfortunately, section 120 of H.R. 2822 would
block implementation of Fish and Wildlife Service rules and policies necessary to disrupt ivory markets and
ensure that U.S. citizens do not contribute to the ongoing slaughter of African elephants, which are being killed
at the rate of one every 15 minutes.” [Raul M Grijalva Letter, 7/07/15]
Rep. Raul M Grijalva: Amendment Was Supported By The Humane Society, Defenders Of Wildlife,
And National Resources Defense Council. “This amendment is supported by the following groups: Humane
Society of the United States, Defenders of Wildlife, Animal Welfare Institute, Natural Resources Defense
Council, Endangered Species Coalition, and Born Free USA.” [Raul M Grijalva Letter, 7/07/15]

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Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Renewing The Export-Import Bank
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Renewing The Export-Import Bank. In July 2015, Walters voted for to
block consideration of an “amendment to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.” The previous question carried, 242180. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. [H
Res 388, Vote #483, 7/29/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/29/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
Voted For Blocking Consideration Export-Import Bank Reauthorization. In September 2015, Walters voted
for blocking consideration of a vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. The previous question carried, 238-179.
A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on Export Import Bank Reauthorization. [HR 420, Vote
#497, 9/17/15; Congressional Record, 9/17/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration To Re-Authorize The Ex-Im Bank.
Voted For Blocking Consideration To Re-Authorize The Ex-Im Bank. In September 2015, Walters voted for to
block consideration of a vote to “re-authorize the Export-Import Bank, a self-funded agency that provides certainty
and support to American businesses of all sizes that are eager to compete in the global market.” The previous
question carried, 243-183. A vote against the previous question would call for an immediate vote to re-authorize the
Ex-Im Bank. [H Res 421, Vote #502, 9/17/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 9/17/15]

Voted For Blocking Reauthorization Of The Ex-Im Bank
Voted For Blocking Reauthorization Of The Ex-Im Bank. In September 2015, Walters voted fora motion to
block consideration of a vote to “re-authorize the Export-Import Bank, a self-funded agency that provides certainty
and support to American businesses of all sizes that are eager to compete in the global market.” The previous
question carried, 243-183. A vote against the previous question would call for an immediate vote to re-authorize the
Ex-Im Bank. [H Res 421, Vote #502, 9/17/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 9/17/15]

Voted For Block Reauthorization Of Export-Import Bank
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Reauthorizing The Export-Import Bank. In October 2015, Walters
voted for to block consideration of a vote to reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. The previous question
carried, 237-180. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on reauthorizing the Export-Import
Bank. [H RES 449, Vote #529, 10/01/15; Democratic Leader, Previous Questions, 10/01/15]

Voted Against Amendment Increasing Financing Set-Aside For Small Businesses By Ex-Im Bank,
Absence Of Increase Would Temporarily Bar Issuing Guarantees
Voted Against Amendment Increasing Financing Set-Aside For Small Businesses By Ex-Im Bank, Absence
Of Increase Would Temporarily Bar Issuing Guarantees. In November 2015, Walters voted against an
“amendment that would increase by five percent each fiscal year for four years the percent of financing available to
the Export-Import Bank that it is required to set aside for small businesses. Absent an increase in the set-aside, the
bank would be temporarily barred from issuing guarantees, insurance or credit more than $100 million benefitting
one person.” The amendment failed, 121 to 303. [H.R. 22, Amendment #73, Vote #607, 11/04/15; CQ, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Prohibiting Ex-Im Bank From “Guaranteeing, Insuring Or Extending
Credit” In Transactions Absent Competition From Foreign Credit Agencies

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Voted Against Amendment Prohibiting Ex-Im Bank From “Guaranteeing, Insuring Or Extending Credit”
In Transactions Absent Competition From Foreign Credit Agencies. In November 2015, Walters voted against
an “amendment that would prohibit the Export-Import Bank from guaranteeing, insuring or extending credit
involving transactions that do not meet competition from foreign export credit agencies.” The amendment failed,
117 to 309. [H.R. 22, Amendment #74, Vote #608, 11/04/15; CQ, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Requiring Ex-Im Financing Recipients Of $10 Million Or More To
Have Been Denied By Private Sector At Least Twice
Voted Against Amendment Requiring Ex-Im Financing Recipients Of $10 Million Or More To Have Been
Denied By Private Sector At Least Twice. In November 2015, Walters voted against an “amendment that would
require recipients of Export-Import Bank financing of more than $10 million to have been denied financing at least
twice by the private sector. It also would institute penalties for inaccurate claims made by financing recipients
about the availability of competing foreign export financing or private sector financing.” The amendment failed,
124 to 302. [H.R. 22, Amendment #75, Vote #609, 11/04/15; CQ, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Prohibiting Ex-Im Financing Of Foreign Companies If Receiving
Foreign Government Support From Country With Sovereign Wealth Fund Value Of $100 Million
Or More
Voted Against Amendment Prohibiting ExIm Financing Of Foreign Companies If Receiving Foreign
Government Support From Country With Sovereign Wealth Fund Value Of $100 Million Or More. In
November 2015, Walters voted against an “amendment that would prohibit the Export-Import Bank from providing
financing to foreign companies that benefit from support from a foreign government if the foreign government's
sovereign wealth funds have a value of more than $100 billion.” The amendment failed, 116 to 308. [H.R. 22,
Amendment #76, Vote #610, 11/04/15; CQ, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Eliminating Treasury Department Loss Guarantee For Ex-Im Bank
Voted Against Amendment Eliminating Treasury Department Loss Guarantee For Ex-Im Bank. In
November 2015, Walters voted against an “amendment that would eliminate the Treasury Department's guarantee
of losses at the Export-Import Bank.” The amendment failed, 117 to 308. [H.R. 22, Amendment #77, Vote #611,
11/04/15; CQ, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Amendment Limiting Ex-Im Bank Single Sector Credit Exposure To 20 Percent,
Prohibit Single Person From Benefiting From More Than 10 Percent
Voted Against Amendment Limiting Ex-Im Bank Single Sector Credit Exposure To 20 Percent, Prohibit
Single Person From Benefiting From More Than 10 Percent. In November 2015, Walters voted against an
“amendment that would require the Export-Import Bank's credit exposure in a single industrial sector to be limited
to 20 percent of the bank’s total credit exposure. It also would prohibit the bank from issuing financing in a fiscal
year if doing so would result in a single person benefitting from more than 10 percent of the total dollar amount of
the bank's credit assistance in the fiscal year.” The amendment failed, 114 to 314. [H.R. 22, Amendment #78, Vote
#612, 11/04/15; CQ, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Allowing Companies To Appeal Directly To Ex-Im Board Of Directors Regarding
Economic Harm Caused By The Bank’s Transactions
Voted Against Allowing Companies To Appeal Directly To Ex-Im Board Of Directors Regarding Economic
Harm Caused By The Bank’s Transactions. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment, “that
would allow companies to appeal directly to the Export-Import Bank's board of directors regarding an allegation

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that the company would suffer economic harm from a proposed bank transaction.” The amendment failed 129-298.
[HR 22, Vote #616, 11/04/15; CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Voted Against Requiring The Export-Import Bank To Use Fair Value Accounting Principles In
Financial Statements
Voted Against Requiring The Export-Import Bank To Use Fair Value Accounting Principles In Financial
Statements. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment, “that would require financial statements of
the Export-Import Bank to be in accordance with fair value accounting principles.” The amendment failed 133-295.
[HR 22, Vote #615, 11/04/15; CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Voted Against Prohibiting The Export-Import Bank From Providing Financing To A Foreign
Borrower Without The US Company Guaranteeing The Loan Be Repaid
Voted Against Prohibiting The Export-Import Bank From Providing Financing To A Foreign Borrower
Without The US Company Guaranteeing The Loan Be Repaid. In November 2015, Walters voted against an
amendment, “that would prohibit the Export-Import Bank from providing financing to a foreign borrower in
connection with the export of goods or services by a U.S. company without a guarantee from the company of
repayment by the foreign borrower, and a pledge of collateral, in certain percentages specified in the measure. It
also would require that the guarantee be senior to any other obligation. Small businesses would be exempt.” The
amendment failed 115-313. [HR 22, Vote #613, 11/04/15; CQ, accessed 1/07/16]

Voted Against Bringing A Bill To Reauthorize The Export-Import Bank To The Floor
Voted Against Bringing A Bill To Reauthorize The Export-Import Bank To The Floor. In October 2015,
Walters voted against a “motion to discharge from the House Rules Committee and bring to the House floor the
rule (H Res 450) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 597) that would reauthorize the
Export-Import Bank through fiscal 2019.” The motion carried 246-177. [HR 597, Vote #569, 10/23/15; CQ
10/23/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Re-Authorization Of Export-Import Bank
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Re-Authorization Of Export-Import Bank. In October 2015, Walters
voted for consideration of the re-authorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. “Providing for the
consideration of the bill (H.R. 597) to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other
purposes.” The ordering of the previous question carried, 271 to 158. [H.Res.450, Vote #572, 10/27/15]

Voted For Bill To Re-Authorize The Export-Import Bank
Voted For Bill To Re-Authorize The Export-Import Bank. In October 2015, Walters voted for HR 597.
“Lawmakers are trying to complete work on a long-term bill by Nov. 20, the date the current authorization expires.
Backers of the Ex-Im Bank see attaching its reauthorization (HR 597) to the highway bill to be the best chance of
renewing its charter that expired at the end of June.” The bill passed 313 to 118. [HR 597, Vote #576, 10/27/15; CQ
News, 11/5/15]
Bill Was Advanced To Vote By The Little-Used Discharge Petition That Forced House To vote On The
Legislation Against The Wishes Of Party Leadership. “If Republicans aren’t already divided enough,
several dozen party members have signed a petition that will force the House to vote on whether to revive a
controversial government-run bank that helps big American companies sell goods overseas. Some 41
Republicans signed a so-called discharge petition in an effort to fully reopen the Export-Import Bank. They
joined ranks with nearly all Democrats to meet the 218-vote threshold required to allow a bill to reach the

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House floor…. A discharge petition is an obscure technique used to force a vote on an issue against the wishes
of party leadership. They are rarely used and rarely succeed.” [MarketWatch, 10/09/15]

Voted For Stripping Out Provisions In The Customs Enforcement Bill Protecting American
Workers From Currency Manipulation
Voted For Stripping Out Provisions In The Customs Enforcement Bill Protecting American Workers From
Currency Manipulation. In December 2015, Walters voted for a motion that the House insist on the House
amendment to the Senate amendment and request a conference on the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement
Act (HR 644). The House amendment did not include language “combat currency manipulation… [by] directing
the Department of Commerce to slap duties on goods that have unfairly benefited from undervalued currency.” The
motion was agreed to by a vote of 252-170. [H R 644, Vote #652, 12/1/15; Congressional Record, 12/01/15]

Voted Against Investigating Currency Manipulation By Foreign Governments
Voted Against Investigating Currency Manipulation By Foreign Governments And Public Entities. In
December 2015, Walters voted against a motion requiring the United States Trade Representative “to investigate
currency manipulation by foreign governments and public entities and specifies the methodology with which the
Trade Representative determines currency manipulation.” The motion was rejected, 193-232. [CQ Floor Votes,
12/02/15; HR 644, Vote #655, 12/02/15]

Voted Against A Motion In Support OF A Customs Bill
Voted Against A Motion In Support Of A Customs Bill To Honor American Workers, Address Human
Trafficking, And Protect The Environment. In December 2015, Walters voted against a motion to “challenge
Republicans to support a Customs Bill that honors American workers, addresses human trafficking, and protects
our environment.” The motion failed, 172-239. [HR 644, Vote #692, 12/11/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to
Recommit, 12/11/15]

Voted For Strengthening Trade Enforcement, Protecting Intellectual Property, And Closing
Loophole On Goods Made With Child Labor
Voted For Strengthening Trade Enforcement. In December 2015, Waltersvoted for the Conference Report to the
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. “The Conference Report facilitates trade by strengthening
trade enforcement, including provisions to guard against evasion of anti-dumping and countervailing duty laws,
protect intellectual property against piracy, and target sources of unfair trade and provisions streamlining the flow
of legitimate trade by modernizing Customs operations and reducing paperwork. Also, it closes a loophole in
current law that allows the importation of products made using child or forced labor.” [HR 644, Vote #693,
12/11/15; The Daily Whip, 12/11/15]
Voted For Conference Report On Trade Bill That Would Barr The Inclusion Of Climate Change
Provisions In Fast Track Trade Deals. In December 2015, Walters voted for the Conference Report to
the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. The Conference Report contained language that
“would single out greenhouse gas emission provisions as being ineligible for inclusion in a trade deal,
raising concerns about its impact on efforts to protect the environment in trade deals as called for in the
May 10, 2007, Agreement setting out Democratic priorities for trade negotiations.” The report passed, 256158. [HR 644, Vote #693, 12/11/15; The Daily Whip, 12/11/15]
Voted For To Prohibit The Use Of The U.S. Dollar In Trade Transactions With Iran. In July 2016, Walters
voted for “passage of the bill that would prohibit the administration from allowing the U.S. dollar to be used,
directly or indirectly, to facilitate trade transactions with Iran. The measure would prohibit U.S. financial
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owned or private entity. The measure would also uphold Iran's designation as a ‘primary money laundering
concern.’” The bill passed, 246 to 181. [HR 4992, Vote #478, 7/14/16; CQ Floor Votes, 7/14/16]

Transportation
Voted Against Authorizing $750 Million For Positive Train Control
Voted Against Amendment To Authorize $750 Million In Positive Train Control That Could Have Prevented
Amtrak Collision. In May 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to authorize $750 million in positive train
control. “House Democrats wanted increased funding for an automated train control system that could have
prevented last week's deadly Amtrak crash included in a surface transportation bill being voted on Tuesday. . . . A
spokesman for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Democrats were offering a motion to recommit
on the road and transit measure that the House is voting on Tuesday that would boost the federal government's
funding for the automated train control system to $750 million.” [The Hill, 5/19/15; HR 2353, Vote #248, 5/19/15]

Voted For Eliminating Discretionary Funding For Essential Air Service Program
Voted For Amendment Eliminating Discretionary Funding For Essential Air Service Program. In June 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment that would eliminate discretionary funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS)
program and increase the spending reduction account by $155 million, the amount that the underlying bill would
provide in discretionary funding for the EAS program. The amendment, failed 166 to 255. [HR 2577, Amendment
#8, Vote #298, 6/04/15; CQ, 6/04/15]

Voted Against $3 Million In Additional Funding For Federal Railroad Safety
Voted Against Additional $3 Million In Additional Funding For Federal Railroad Safety. In June 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment that would “reduce by $3 million funding for the Federal Aviation
Administration's operations account, with the reduction targeted at funding for staff offices, and provide an
additional $3 million for the Federal Railroad Administration's safety and operations account.” The amendment
failed 184 to 230. [HR 2577, Vote #308, 6/04/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/04/15]

Voted For Preventing Local Officials From Working With The Department Of Transportation To
Reduce Motorcycle Fatalities
Voted For Preventing Local Officials From Working With The Department Of Transportation To Reduce
Motorcycle Fatalities. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Transportation And HUD
Appropriations Bill that would remove language from the bill that would allow the Transportation secretary to
engage in activities with states and state lawmakers to consider proposals related to reducing motorcycle fatalities.
The amendment passed, 235 to 189. [HR 2577, Amendment #9, Vote #299, 6/04/15; CQ, 6/04/15]

Voted Against Increasing Insurance Requirements For Commercial Vehicles To Guard Against
Worst Case Scenario Incidents
Voted Against Amendment Increasing Insurance Requirements For Commercial Vehicles. In June 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment that would remove a section of the bill that would bar funds from being used
to develop, issue or implement regulations that increase the minimum financial responsibility for transporting
passengers or property by commercial motor vehicles. The amendment failed, 176 to 247. [HR 2577, Amendment
#16, Vote #301, 6/04/15; CQ, 6/04/15]

Voted Against Increasing Safety Funding By Nearly $17 Million For Existing Rail Lines

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Voted Against Increasing Safety Funding By Nearly $17 Million For Existing Rail Lines. In June 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment increasing funding for the Federal Railroad Administration’s safety and
operations account by $16,930,000 in order to improve safety on existing rail lines and reduce funding for FRA
capital investment grants by $83 million. “The U.S. House on Thursday rejected an effort by Rep. Scott Garrett to
use some money earmarked for new transit projects to improve safety on existing lines instead. By a vote of 266160, the House defeated Garrett's attempt to amend the transportation spending bill and transfer $17 million to the
Federal Railroad Administration's safety account from the funds earmarked for new construction.” The amendment
failed, 160 to 266. [HR 2577, Amendment #18, Vote #302, 6/04/15; NJ.com 6/05/15]

Voted For Amendment That Slashed More Than $280 Million In Funding For Amtrak
Voted For Amendment That Slashed More Than $280 Million In Funding For Amtrak. In June 2015, Walters
voted for an amendment cutting $288 million in Amtrak operating grants. “The House on Thursday rejected a
conservative lawmaker’s push to impose steep cuts on Amtrak’s budget a month after a fatal derailment near
Philadelphia. The annual appropriations measure for the Department of Transportation contains $1.13 billion for
Amtrak, down from the current $1.4 billion level. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) offered two amendments to slash
Amtrak funding further. His first proposal, rejected 143-283 with 99 Republicans in opposition, would eliminate all
$288.5 million for Amtrak operating grants.” The amendment failed, 190 to 232. [HR 2577, Amendment #20, Vote
#303, 6/04/15; The Hill, 6/04/15]

Voted For Amendment Blocking Funding For Orlando To Miami Passenger Rail Line Through
Indian River County
Voted For Amendment Blocking Funding For Orlando To Miami Passenger Rail Line Through Indian River
County. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to a Department of Transportation and Department of
Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill that would “bar funding for the Transportation Department to
finance a new passenger rail project that runs from Orlando to Miami through Indian River County, Fla.” The
amendment was rejected 163-260. [HR 2577, Vote #313, 6/09/15; CQ Summary, 6/09/15]

Voted For Decreasing Funding For Transportation, Housing And Urban Development By One
Percent
Voted For Decreasing Funding For Transportation, Housing and Urban Development By One Percent. In
June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment that would “reduce spending by 1 percent to all accounts,” in the
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. The
amendment failed 163 to 259. [HR 2577, Vote #310, 6/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/09/15]

Voted Against Baring Funding For Rule Meant To Reduce The Probability Of Train Accidents
Involving Trains Carrying Flammable Liquids
Voted Against Baring Funding For Rule Meant To Reduce The Probability Of Train Accidents Involving
Trains Carrying Flammable Liquids. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment barring funding for a
rule that is “designed to reduce the consequences and, in some instances, reduce the probability of accidents
involving trains transporting large quantities of flammable liquids.” The amendment failed 136 to 286. [HR 2577,
Vote #312, 6/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/09/15; Federal Register, 5/08/15]

Voted Against Funding For Positive Train Control
Voted Against Motion Authorizing $6 Million For Positive Train Control Systems, Technology That Could Have
Prevented Deadly 2014 Amtrak Crash. In June 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit the FY16
Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill. “[The motion] intended to help give Amtrak funds to pay for positive
train control technology, a safety upgrade that the National Transportation Safety Board said could have prevented

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the May 12 derailment of a passenger train near Philadelphia that killed 8 and injured more than 200. The motion
offered a $6 million increase in capital and debt service grants to Amtrak, offset by a decrease in the Office of Lead
Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Information Technology Fund.” The motion was rejected by a vote of 181-244.
[HR 2577, Vote #328, 6/09/15; Congressional Quarterly News, 6/09/15]

Voted For Amendment To Bar Funding On The Amtrak Route With The Highest Loss Per Rider—
New Orleans To LA
Voted For Amendment To Bar Funding On The Amtrak Route With The Highest Loss Per Rider—New
Orleans To LA. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to a Department of Transportation and Department
of Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill that would “bar funding for Amtrak on the route with the
highest loss, measured by the loss per rider. It would eliminate the ‘Sunset Limited’ line from New Orleans to Los
Angeles” The amendment was rejected 205-218. [HR 2577, Vote #314, 6/09/15; CQ Summary, 6/09/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Bar Funding For Any Amtrak Route With Operating Costs
Exceeding Twice Its FY 2014-18 Five Year Plan Funding
Voted For An Amendment To Bar Funding For Any Amtrak Route With Operating Costs Exceeding Twice
Its FY 2014-18 Five Year Plan Funding. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to a Department of
Transportation and Department of Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill that would “bar funding for
Amtrak to operate any route for which the operating costs exceed two times its revenues based on Amtrak’s FY
2014-18 Five Year Plan from April 2014.” The amendment was rejected 186-237. [HR 2577, Vote #315, 6/09/15;
CQ Summary, 6/09/15]

Voted Against Requiring The FAA To Allow Bob Hope Airport To Impose Curfew
Voted Against Requiring The FAA To Allow Bob Hope Airport To Impose Curfew. In June 2015, Walters
voted against an amendment to a Department of Transportation and Department of Housing and Urban
Development appropriations bill that would “require the Federal Aviation Administration to allow the Bob Hope
Airport in Burbank, Calif., to impose a curfew on flights.” The amendment was rejected 157-266. [HR 2577, Vote
#316, 6/09/15; CQ Summary, 6/09/15]

Voted For Blocking DOT From Financing Rail Projects With Top Speeds Under 150MPH
Voted For Blocking DOT From Financing Rail Projects With Top Speeds Under 150MPH. In June 2015,
Walters voted for an amendment to a DOT and HUD appropriations bill that would “bar funding for the
Transportation Department to authorize exempt facility bonds to finance passenger rail projects that cannot attain
the speech[sic] of 150 mph.” The amendment was rejected 148-275. [HR 2577, Vote #317, 6/09/15; CQ Summary,
6/09/15]

Voted Against Blocking DOT Funding For Making Loans Over $600 Million For Rail Projects
Voted Against Blocking DOT Funding For Making Loans Over $600 Million For Rail Projects. In June 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment to a DOT and HUD appropriations bill that would “bar funding for the
Transportation Department to make a loan under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act that
exceeds $600 million.” The amendment was rejected 134 to 287. [HR 2577, Vote #318, 6/09/15; CQ Summary,
6/09/15]

Voted For Providing Preferential Funding To East Coast Transit Projects
Voted For Amendment Requiring Grant Funding To The Northeast Corridor Match The Line’s Prior Year
Profits Before Amtrak Funding Can Be Distributed To Other Parts Of The Country. In June 2015, Walters

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voted for an amendment to the FY16 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill that prohibit the use of funds for
Amtrak capital grants may be used for projects off the Northeast Corridor until the level of capital spending by
Amtrak for capital projects on the Northeast Corridor during fiscal year 2016 equals the amount of Amtrak’s profits
from Northeast Corridor operations during FY 2015. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 199-227. [HR 2577,
Vote #322, 6/09/15; Congressional Record, 6/09/15]

Voted For Prohibiting Transit Grant Funding Be Used For Usability Upgrades
Voted For Amendment To Prohibit New Start Grant Funding Be Used For Upgrades To Improve Usability
Of Transit Projects. In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the FY16 Transportation-HUD
Appropriations bill that would bar funds from being used to carry out any enrichment for any New Start grant
request, including improvements to a transit project like a sidewalk, paths, plazas, lighting, and signage. The
amendment was rejected by a vote of 212-214. [HR 2577, Vote #325, 6/09/15; CQ Floor Votes, 6/09/15;
Congressional Record, 6/09/15]

Voted For FY16 THUD Appropriations Bill Cutting Amtrak Funding, Housing Assistance &
Rehabilitation
Voted For FY16 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill That Slashed Amtrak Funding By $242 Million,
Cut Housing Assistance & Rehabilitation. In June 2015, Walters voted for the FY16 Transportation-HUD
Appropriations. “[The bill] cut Amtrak's budget by $242 million … falls short of Obama's request for housing
subsidies for the poor, which the administration says is lengthening waiting lists for rent vouchers … cut funding to
rehabilitate housing projects by almost $200 million to $1.7 billion, and would offer just $20 million to Choice
Neighborhoods grants to help cities rebuild poor neighborhoods, a 75 percent cut from current spending … The
measure also seeks to reverse Obama administration steps to greatly ease travel restrictions to Cuba.” The bill
passed by a vote of 216-210. [HR 2577, Vote #329, 6/09/15; Associated Press, 6/09/15]

Voted Against Baring Funds From Being Used By The FAA For Bio-Data Assessment In Air
Traffic Control Specialist Hiring.
Voted Against Baring Funds From Being Used By The FAA For Bio-Data Assessment In Air Traffic Control
Specialist Hiring. In June 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to a DOT and HUD appropriations bill that
would “bar funds from being used by the Federal Aviation Administration for the bio-data assessment in the hiring
of air traffic control specialists.” The amendment was adopted 240-186. [HR 2577, Vote #321, 6/09/15; CQ
Summary, 6/09/15]

Voted For $8.1 Billion Short-Term Highway Funding Extension
Voted For $8.1 Billion Short-Term Highway Funding Extension. In July 2015, Walters voted for a bill that
“would reauthorize federal-aid highway and transit programs through Dec. 18, 2015 and would transfer $8.1 billion
in funding from the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to cover projected trust fund shortfalls over that time. The
measure completely offsets the cost of the proposed funding transfer by extending for two years the current
budgetary treatment of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) fees as mandatory savings and through
several tax compliance provisions.” The bill passed by a vote of 312-119. [HR 3038, Vote #441, 7/15/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 7/15/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Long Term Transportation Bill
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Long Term Transportation Bill. In July 2015, Walters voted for to
block consideration of a vote to “re-authorize a long-term Transportation Bill that provides 6 years of funding so
states and localities can address critical infrastructure needs.” The previous question carried, 239-167. A vote

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against the previous question was to force the vote on a long term transportation bill. [H Res 369, Vote #450,
7/22/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/22/15]
Bill Would Also Target Corporations Moving Abroad To Avoid Paying Taxes, Instead Reinvest
Money In Transportation Improvements. The bill also intended to “stop corporations that seek to move
abroad to avoid paying their taxes and use that money for transportation improvements here in America.” A
vote against the previous question was to force the vote on a bill to stop corporations moving abroad to
avoid paying taxes. [H Res 369, Vote #450, 7/22/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 7/22/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Long-Term Transportation Bill That Would Fund Domestic
Infrastructure By Prohibiting Corporations From Moving Overseas To Avoid Taxes
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Long-Term Transportation Bill That Would Fund Domestic
Infrastructure By Prohibiting Corporations From Moving Overseas To Avoid Taxes. In July 2015, Walters
voted for to block consideration of a vote to “re-authorize a long-term Transportation Bill that provides 6 years of
funding so states and localities can address critical infrastructure needs. The bill would also stop corporations that
seek to move abroad to avoid paying their taxes and use that money for transportation improvements here in
America.” The previous question carried, 240-167. A vote against the previous question was to force the vote on
long-term transportation funding. [H Res 380, Vote #470, 7/28/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions,
2/03/15]

Voted For Three Month Funding Patch For The Highway Trust Fund And Veterans Affairs
Department
Voted For Three Month Funding Patch For The Highway Trust Fund And Veterans Affairs Department. In
July 2015, Walters voted for “a three-month extension of highway funding Wednesday, just two days before the
Highway Trust Fund was set to run out of money to help states build roads, bridges, and mass transit projects.” The
bill “also would authorize the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) to use $3.4 billion to pay for veteran care through
non-VA providers and instruct the VA to consolidate all non-VA programs into a single program.” The bill passed
385 to 34. [HR 3236, Vote #486, 7/29/15; USA Today, 7/29/15; CQ, 7/29/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Expand Congestion Mitigation And Air Quality Improvement
Program To Include Projects Like Bikeshare & Carpool Programs
Voted Against Amendment To Expand Congestion Mitigation And Air Quality Improvement Program To
Include Projects Like Bikeshare & Carpool Programs. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment
“that would expand the eligibility of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program to include
projects that use innovative mobility technologies to provide alternatives to driving alone, such as bikeshare and
carpool programs, that are shown to reduce vehicle miles travelled or improve air quality.” The amendment failed,
181 to 237. [HR 22, Vote #586, 11/03/15; CQ, 11/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Allow States To Permit 6-Axle Trucks In Excess Of 80,000 Lbs To
Drive On Interstate Highways
Voted Against Amendment To Allow States To Permit 6-Axle Trucks In Excess Of 80,000 Lbs To Drive On
Interstate Highways. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would allow states to permit
trucks on their interstate highways that exceed the current weight limit of 80,000 pounds. Trucks would need to be
equipped with a sixth axle and could not exceed a gross weight of 91,000 pounds.” The amendment failed, 187 to
236. [HR 22, Vote #588, 11/03/15; CQ, 11/03/15]

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Voted Against Amendment To Establish National Advisory Committee On Travel And Tourism
Infrastructure
Voted Against Amendment To Establish National Advisory Committee On Travel And Tourism
Infrastructure. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “that would require the establishment of
a National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure to advise the Transportation secretary on
infrastructure issues and funding needs related to the use of the intermodal transportation network in facilitating
travel and tourism, identify critical transportation facilities and corridors, and other duties.” The amendment passed,
216 to 207. [HR 22, Vote #589, 11/03/15; CQ, 11/03/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Require Transportation Secretary To Conduct Reviews Of Pipeline
Transportation Infrastructure Project If Requested By State Or Tribe
Voted Against Amendment To Require Transportation Secretary To Conduct Reviews Of Pipeline
Transportation Infrastructure Project If Requested By State Or Tribe. In November 2015, Walters voted
against an amendment “that would require the Transportation secretary to conduct a safety review of pipeline
transportation infrastructure project if requested by a state or tribal government.” The amendment failed, 160 to
263. [HR 22, Vote #590, 11/03/15; CQ, 11/03/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Require State And Regional Transportation Proposals To
Include Project Criteria And Descriptions Developed By States Rather Than Federal Government
Voted Against An Amendment To Require State And Regional Transportation Proposals To Include Project
Criteria And Descriptions Developed By States Rather Than Federal Government. In November 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment to require state and regional transportation proposals to include project criteria
and descriptions that states developed instead of the federal government. The “Amendment sought to require State
and regional transportation plans to include project descriptions and to score projects based on criteria developed by
the State or the region, not the Federal Government.” The amendment failed 171 to 252. [HR 22, Vote #599,
11/04/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 11/04/15]
Amendment Was Part Of Transportation Bill Aimed At Improving Roadways And Infrastructure.
“Congressional negotiators clinched a deal on Tuesday for a five-year, roughly $300 billion transportation
bill that would inject badly needed investments into the nation’s deteriorated highways and other
infrastructure and also reopen the Export-Import Bank.” [New York Times, 12/1/15]
Bill Did Not Raise The Gas Tax; Used Funds From The Federal Reserve And Back Taxes. “Instead of
raising the 18.4 cents per gallon gas tax, the bill relies on a variety of short-term financing provisions,
including a requirement that the federal government use private collection agencies to recoup certain
outstanding taxes, a provision that would allow the government to deny new passports to individuals owing
more than $50,000 in back taxes, and the sale of 66 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum
Reserve. The sale of oil is projected to generate $6.2 billion over 10 years, effectively pricing the oil at
more than double the current price per barrel. Some of the money will come from the Federal Reserve. The
bill cuts the Fed’s annual dividend payments to large commercial banks, redirecting that money to highway
construction. It also drains money from the Fed’s rainy-day fund.” [New York Times, 12/1/15]

Voted Against Amendment That Would Have More Equitably Divided Transportation Money For
U.S. Territories
Voted Against Amendment That Would Have More Equitably Divided Transportation Money For U.S.
Territories. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “was an attempt to distribute territorial
highway funds more equitably among the islands. That, by using objective benchmarks like highway miles,
population and traffic to allocate a limited pot of money—currently about 40-million dollars, divided 10-percent

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each for the NMI and American Samoa, 40-percent each for Guam and the VI.” The amendment failed, 113 to 310.
[HR 22, H Amdt. 766, Vote #593, 11/03/15; PNC News, 11/06/15]

Voted Against Amendment That Would Have Banned Funding For Landscaping In Transportation
Projects
Voted Against Amendment That Would Have Banned Funding For Landscaping In Transportation
Projects. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment “to repeal the authority of the Secretary of
Transportation to approve as part of the construction of federal-aid highways the costs of landscape and roadside
development.” “Representative Vicky Hartzler, Republican of Missouri, wanted an amendment that would prohibit
the use of federal highway money for ‘landscaping and beautification.’ ‘We should spend our federal highway
dollars to improve our roads and bridges, not plant flowers,’ Ms. Hartzler declared. Noting that between 1992 and
2013 about $1.3 billion was spent on landscaping, while 61,000 bridges were classified as structurally deficient, she
added, ‘This is outrageous.’” The amendment failed, 172 to 255. [HR 22, H Amdt. 769, Vote #594, 11/04/15; New
York Times, 11/05/15]

Voted Against Amendment Providing For States To Allow Livestock Hauling Vehicles Up To
95,000 Pounds With Permit Costs Limited To $200
Voted Against Amendment Providing For States To Allow Livestock Hauling Vehicles Up To 95,000 Pounds
With Permit Costs Limited To $200. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to the Fixing
America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act which would “provide for states to allow, by special permit, the
operation of vehicles with a gross weight up to 95,000 pounds for hauling livestock. The cost of a permit could not
exceed $200 annually.” The amendment was rejected, 185 to 240. [H R 22, H Amdt 771, Vote #595, 11/04/15; CQ,
11/04/15]

Voted For Amendment Requiring Transportation Projects In Excess of $2.5 Billion To Establish
Measures To Identify Potential Cost Overrun Causes
Voted For Amendment Requiring Transportation Projects In Excess of $2.5 Billion To Establish Measures
To Identify Potential Cost Overrun Causes. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the Fixing
America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act which would “require transportation ‘megaprojects’ - those
estimated to cost at least $2.5 billion - that receive federal financial assistance to establish a peer review group and
a comprehensive risk management plan to identify and monitor elements that could result in cost overruns or
project delays.” The amendment was rejected, 169 to 257. [H R 22, H Amdt. 773, Vote #596, 11/04/15; CQ,
11/04/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Establish Program To Allow Companies To Contribute To Roadside
Maintenance & Receive Public Thanks Through Roadside Corporate Logos Made Of Live Plants
Voted For An Amendment To Establish Program To Allow The Use Of Live Plant Materials For Road Side
Maintenance. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to establish a program to allow the use of live
plant materials for road side maintenance. The amendment sought to “to establish a program to permit the use of
live plant materials for road side maintenance.” The amendment failed 173 to 255. [HR 22, Vote #600, 11/04/15;
On Agreeing to the Amendment, 11/04/15]
Amendment Would Have Allowed Companies To Contribute To Roadside Maintenance And Receive
Public Thanks Through Roadside Corporate Logos Made Of Live Plants; Critics Labeled It
Highway Commercialization. “Under an amendment offered by Rep. Duncan Hunter, 10 states would be
allowed to let companies contribute to roadside maintenance and be publicly thanked by setting up
corporate logos made of live plant materials. The California Republican said the proposal would save his
state millions of dollars annually in roadside maintenance costs and free up funds for other highway

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projects. DeFazio objected, saying the step would commercialize federal highway right-of-ways and open
the door to additional advertising on interstate roads. Hunter expressed surprise. ‘This is one of those things
that I thought everybody would enjoy,’ he said. ‘It's environmentally friendly, it uses plants and flowers,
and it doesn't cost anybody anything. This is one of those deals that I'm surprised is opposed by any
member.’ The amendment was rejected 173-255, with 121 Republicans and 134 Democrats opposed.” [CQ
Weekly, 11/13/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Standardize Meal And Rest Break Laws For The Motor Carrier
Industry Across All States
Voted For An Amendment To Standardize Meal And Rest Break Laws For The Motor Carrier Industry
Across All States. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to standardize meal and rest break laws for
the motor carrier industry across all states. The “Amendment clarifies the intent of Congress and ensures that the
motor-carrier industry can operate under one standard when engaging in commerce and pre-empts a patchwork of
50 different state meal and rest break laws to provide certainty for regional carriers doing business.” The
amendment passed 248 to 180. [HR 22, Vote #601, 11/04/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 11/04/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Require Local Transit Organizations To Have A 1:1 Debt To
Equity Ratio In Order To Qualify For Federal Funding
Voted Against An Amendment To Require Local Transit Organizations To Have A 1:1 Debt To Equity
Ratio In Order To Qualify For Federal Funding. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to
require local transit organizations to have a 1:1 debt to equity ratio in order to qualify for federal funding. The
amendment sought to “require local transit entity to have a debt to equity ratio of at least 1:1 in order to be eligible
for federal funds.” The amendment failed 116 to 313. [HR 22, Vote #603, 11/04/15; On Agreeing to the
Amendment, 11/04/15]

Voted Against An Amendment To Commission A Study On The Safety Of Intrastate Teen Truck
Drivers
Voted Against An Amendment Commission A Study On The Safety Of Intrastate Teen Truck Drivers. In
November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment to replace the graduated commercial driver’s license
program language in the FAST act with a study on the safety of intrastate teen truck drivers. The “Amendment
sought to strike the graduated commercial driver's license program language in the bill and replace it with a study
on the safety of intrastate teen truck drivers.” The amendment failed 181 to 248. [HR 22, Vote #604, 11/04/15; On
Agreeing to the Amendment, 11/04/15]
Amendment Sought To Eliminate Pilot Program From The Bill That Would Allow Commercially
Licensed Drivers To Drive Large Trucks On Interstate Highways At The Age Of 19 ½ Years;
Current Minimum Age For Truck Drivers Was 21 Years. “Voting 181 for and 248 against, the House
on Nov. 4 refused to strip HR 22 (above) of a pilot program that would allow commercially licensed drivers
as young as 19 ½ years to operate large trucks on the Interstate Highway System. The existing minimum
age for truck drivers on interstates is 21 years. Amendment sponsor John Lewis, D-Ga., said ‘young drivers
may not have the experience needed to handle heavy, dangerous vehicles. Some follow too closely. Others
go too fast and don't check their mirrors. Young drivers can use their brakes too much, and that is a real
danger when handling an 80,000-pound truck.’” [Oshkosh Northwestern, 11/30/15]

Voted For An Amendment To Conduct A GAO Study On The Economic Impact Of Contract
Negotiations At West Coast Ports
Voted For An Amendment To Conduct A GAO Study On The Economic Impact Of Contract Negotiations
At West Coast Ports. In November 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to conduct a GAO study on the

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economic impact of contract negotiations at ports on the west coast. The amendment “request[ed] a GAO study on
the economic impact of contract negotiations at ports on the west coast.” The amendment failed 200 to 228. [HR
22, Vote #605, 11/04/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 11/04/15]

Voted Against Requiring Additional Information Be Displayed On Used Cars For Sale And Making
Vehicle Safety Databases More Publicly Accessible
Voted Against Requiring Additional Information Be Displayed On Used Cars For Sale And Making Vehicle
Safety Databases More Publicly Accessible. In November 2015, Walters voted against an amendment, “that
would require the Transportation secretary to make the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle
safety databases more publicly accessible and require certain additional information regarding vehicle history to be
displayed on used cars for sale.” The amendment failed 176-251. [HR 22, Vote #619, 11/05/15; CQ, accessed
1/07/16]

Voted For Amendment Reauthorizing Surface Transportation Programs For Six Years, Turning It
Into A Block Grant Program And Changing Environmental Reviews
Voted For Amendment Reauthorizing Surface Transportation Programs For Six Years, Turning It Into A
Block Grant Program And Changing Environmental Reviews. In November 2015, Walters voted for an
amendment to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act to adopt “the amendments adopted in the
Committee of the Whole, including an amendment consisting of the text of the surface transportation
reauthorization measure (HR 3763) approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with
modifications. That amendment would reauthorize surface transportation programs for six years, with policy
provisions including those that would change the Surface Transportation Program into a block grant program,
create a new grant program for nationally significant freight and highway projects, and make a number of changes
to the environmental review process. . Another amendment would liquidate the Federal Reserve's surplus funds and
redirect that money to the General Fund. The House amendments did not affect a Senate move to reauthorize the
Export-Import Bank.” The amendment passed 363 to 64. [H R 22, Vote #623, 11/05/15; CQ, 11/05/15]

Voted For A Motion For House To Go To Conference With Senate On Six-Year Authorization Of
Surface Transportation Programs
Voted For A Motion For House To Go To Conference With Senate On Six-Year Authorization Of Surface
Transportation Programs. In November 2015, Walters voted for a motion that “the House insist on the House
amendment to the Senate amendment and request a conference on a bill (HR 22) that would provide a six-year
authorization of surface transportation programs.” The amendment passed 371 to 54. [H R 22, Vote #624, 11/05/15;
CQ, 11/05/15]

Voted For Five-Year Comprehensive Highway Funding Bill That Reauthorized Export-Import
Bank And Reauthorized Amtrak
Voted For Five-Year Comprehensive Highway Funding Bill That Reauthorized Export-Import Bank And
Reauthorized Amtrak. In December 2015, Walters voted for adopting the conference report to “accompany the
Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act (HR 22) that would reauthorize federal-aid highway and
transit programs for five years, through FY 2020, at increased funding levels. The bill would transfer over $70
billion from the Treasury's general fund and other funds to cover projected shortfalls in the Highway Trust Fund
and to fully fund the measure's estimated $305 billion cost. Further, the bill would reauthorize Amtrak, renew the
charter for the Export-Import Bank, and roll back a reduction in the crop insurance program used as an offset in last
month's two-year budget deal.” The conference report was adopted, 359-65. [HR 22, Vote #673, 12/3/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 12/3/15]

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Veterans
Voted For Bill To Help Prevent Veteran Suicide
Voted For Bill To Help Prevent Veteran Suicide. In January 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would “designed
to launch new community outreach efforts and recruit more psychiatrists to slow the nation's estimated 22 veterans
suicides each day … The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention bill, named for a Marine veteran activist who took his own
life in 2011, would require an annual evaluation of VA suicide prevention programs, to determine which are
working and which need to be replaced. It would mandate a new website better detailing the department's many
mental health resources, and create new peer support programs for veterans outreach. Supporters say both of those
are relatively simple changes which could produce immediate aid for veterans in crisis. The measure would also
start a pilot program to repay student loans of psychiatry students, helping VA officials more quickly fill those
specialty vacancies.” The bill passed 403 to 0. [HR 203, Vote #17, 1/12/15; Military Times, 1/12/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Accelerate Skills Training For US Veterans.
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill To Accelerate Skills Training For US Veterans. In February 2015,
Walters voted for blocking consideration of H.R. 344, a bill to “to carry out a five-year pilot program (to be known
as the Veterans Manufacturing Employment Program) to award competitive grants to three states for the
establishment and administration of a State Manufacturing Employment Program to make grants to manufacturing
employers and labor-management organizations that provide training, on-job training, apprenticeships, and
certification classes to eligible veterans.” The previous question passed, 242 to 183. A vote against the previous
question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H.RES.78, Vote #59, 2/04/15; CRS Summary, 1/14/15]

Voted For Amendment To Increase Veterans Affairs Department Budget By $1.5 Billion
Voted For Amendment To Increase Veterans Affairs Department Budget By $1.5 Billion. In April 2015,
Walters voted for the Dent, R-Pa., point of order that the Bishop, D-Ga., amendment addresses sections of the bill
that have not yet been read, and is consequently out of order. The Bishop amendment would increase various
spending levels in accounts within the Veterans Affairs department. The ruling of the chair was sustained by a vote
of 237-180. [HR 2029, Vote #178, 4/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/29/15; Congressional Record, 4/29/15]

Voted Against Allowing VA Doctors To Discuss Medical Marijuana As Treatment Option For
Veterans
Voted Against Amendment To Allow VA Doctors To Talk To Patients About Medical Marijuana As A
Treatment Option. In April 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would allow doctors at the VA to talk
to patients about the use of medical marijuana as a treatment option. “The House rejected a proposal Thursday to
allow doctors at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals to discuss the use of medical marijuana with patients …
Medical marijuana is legal in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia. But VA doctors are prohibited from
completing patient forms seeking recommendations or opinions regarding medical marijuana to treat conditions like
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) … Lawmakers from both parties argued veterans should at least be able to
receive recommendations from their doctors about the drug's merits. They stressed the amendment wouldn't force
doctors to recommend medical marijuana or authorize marijuana possession at VA facilities.” The amendment
failed to pass 210 to 213. [HR 2029, Vote #188; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 4/30/15; The Hill, 4/30/15]

Voted For Underfunding VA Programs
Voted For MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill That Underfunded VA By More Than $1 Billion, Impacting
70,000 Veterans. In April 2015, Walters voted for legislation that would underfund the VA and impact veterans’
health care, medical research, education, and cemeteries. “Addressing the Democrats at a closed-door caucus
meeting in the Capitol Wednesday, VA Secretary Robert McDonald warned the lawmakers that the GOP's $77

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billion bill funding the department and military construction projects in fiscal 2016 falls short of the resources
needed to provide health and other services to the nation's veterans. Relaying McDonald's message, Rep. Xavier
Becerra (Calif.), chairman of the Democratic Caucus, said the GOP's bill would scale back health benefits for
roughly 70,000 veterans, while also denying funds for medical research, education and veterans’ cemeteries …
Passed with bipartisan support by the House Appropriations Committee last week, the bill provides a 5.6 percent
increase for the VA over 2015 levels, but falls more than $1 billion shy of the figure President Obama had included
in his 2016 budget request.” The bill passed 225 to 163. [HR 2029, Vote #193, 4/30/15; The Hill, 4/29/15]
Voted Against Amendment To Increase VA Funding For Veterans Medical Services By $15 Million. In
April 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would have added $15 million to VA funding for veterans
medical services. The motion failed 181 to 236. [HR 2029, Vote #192, Motion to Recommit with Instructions,
4/30/15]

Voted Against Allowing The Department of Veterans Affairs To Immediately Suspend Employees
Without Pay For Threatening Public Health Or Safety
Voted Against Allowing The Department of Veterans Affairs To Immediately Suspend Employees Without
Pay For Threatening Public Health Or Safety. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment granting the
Veterans Affairs Department the authority to suspend without pay any employee whose performance or misconduct
threatens public health and safety. Rep. Mark Takano, sponsor of the amendment in the nature of a substitution said
during debate on the House floor, “My substitute would mean that, if a VA employee's behavior threatened
veterans' health or safety, VA could immediately fire that employee. Current law only allows VA to ask such an
employee to leave work while still receiving pay. My substitute would also cap paid administrative leave at 14
days so VA employees would not sit at home and collect a paycheck while fighting a disciplinary action. My
substitute would shield our bold VA whistleblowers by protecting existing laws and requiring the VA to backpay
any whistleblower unjustly fired for reporting wrongdoing.” The substitute amendment failed, 191 to 233. [HR
1994, Vote #487, 7/29/15; H.Amdt.693, 7/29/15]

Voted Against Protecting Whistleblowers At The Department Of Veterans Affairs
Voted Against Protecting Whistleblowers At The Department Of Veterans Affairs. In July 2015, Walters
voted against a motion to protect VA whistleblowers “who strive to ensure public health and safety, and are willing
to expose discrimination and malfeasance, from being fired at will.” The motion failed 184 to 241. [HR 1994, Vote
#488, 7/29/15; Democratic Leader – 114th Congress Motions to Recommit, 7/29/15]

Voted For Cutting Workplace Protections For Department Of Veterans Affairs Employees
Voted For Cutting Workplace Protections For Department Of Veterans Affairs Employees. In July 2015,
Walters voted for a bill cutting “workplace protections for Department of Veterans Affairs employees and extend
their probationary period, making it easier to fire new staffers … In a statement the day before the vote, the White
House said the legislation would create ‘a disparity in the treatment of one group of career civil servants. The
centerpiece of the bill is a provision that allows a VA employee to be removed from Federal service or demoted
without the opportunity to appeal that decision to the full Merit Systems Protection Board’ (MSPB), as most other
federal workers can.” The bill passed 256 to 170. [HR 1994, Vote #489, 7/29/15; Washington Post, 7/29/15]

Voted Against Amendment Expressing Sense Of Congress That The Federal Gas Tax Should Be
Reduced By “About 15 Cents” Per Gallon From 18.4
Voted Against Amendment Expressing Sense Of Congress That The Federal Gas Tax Should Be Reduced By
“About 15 Cents” Per Gallon From 18.4. In November 2015, Walters voted against “an amendment that called
for sharply reducing the 18.4-cents-per-gallon gas tax that is traditionally used to pay for federal transportation
projects and transferring authority for most infrastructure projects to states. The nonbinding amendment, from Rep.
Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), sought to establish a ‘sense of Congress’ that lawmakers think the gas tax should be reduced

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by about 15 cents to allow states to play a bigger role in transportation funding. The amendment was defeated in an
118-310 vote on Wednesday evening.” The amendment failed, 118 to 310. [H.R. 22, Amendment #69, Vote #606,
11/04/15; The Hill, 11/04/15]

Voted For Legislation To Offer A Percentage Of Construction Jobs Related To Federal
Transportation Projects To Veterans
Voted For Legislation To Offer A Percentage Of Construction Jobs Related To Federal Transportation
Projects To Veterans. In November 2015, Walters voted for legislation requiring “states to offer a percentage of
construction jobs related to transportation projects to veterans.” “The measure, which is sponsored by Reps. Mike
Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) and Don Young (R-Alaska), calls for states that receive federal money for
transportation projects to included veteran-owned businesses in their contracting processes. The sponsors said the
measure, which has been dubbed the ‘Fairness to Veterans for Infrastructure Investment Act’ (H.R. 1694), would
‘level the playing field in federal contracting for veteran-owned businesses by providing veterans access to existing
preferences authorized for transportation projects.’” On a “motion to suspend the rules and pass” by a 2/3 vote, the
bill passed the House, 285 - 138. [HR 1694, Vote #631, 11/17/15; The Hill, 4/08/15]
Voted For Providing For The Removal Of Department Of Veterans Affairs Employees Based On
Performance Or Misconduct. In September 2016, Walters voted for a “motion to order the previous question
(thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 859) that would provide for House floor
consideration of the bill (HR 5620) that would expand the Veterans Affairs Department's ability to fire employees
for misconduct and would provide three new options for the appeal of VA benefits decisions.” According to the
Democratic Minority Leader, “The Democratic Previous Question would urge the House to vote on the full $1.9
billion emergency supplemental request needed to protect American families.” The motion was agreed to 237 to
170. [H RES 859, Vote #498, 9/13/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/13/16; Democratic Leader News, 9/13/16]
Voted Against An Amendment Removing All Of The Bill’s Accountability Provisions. In September 2016,
Walters voted against an “amendment that would remove all of the bill's sections except those related to
overhauling the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) disability benefits decision appeals process. The amendment
would remove the bill's provisions related to VA employee misconduct.” The amendment failed 173 to 250. [HR
5620, Vote #511, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment Allowing The Secretary To Suspend Any VA Employee Without Pay Whose
Performance Or Misconduct Threatens Public Health Or Safety. In September 2016, Walters voted against an
“amendment that would replace the bill's process for the expedited removal of Veterans Affairs Department (VA)
employees with provisions that would give the VA the authority to immediately suspend without pay any
employees who are clear and direct threats to public health or safety.” The amendment failed 184 to 240. [HR 5620,
Vote #512, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted Against An Amendment Expediting The Removal Of Senior VA Executives. In September 2016,
Walters voted against an “amendment that would replace the bill's provisions related to the removal of Veterans
Affairs Department Senior Executive Service employees with an alternative process to expedite the removal or
demotion of a member of the Senior Executive Service. It also would require the establishment of a performance
management system for evaluating members of the Senior Executive Service.” The amendment failed, 183 to 236.
[HR 5620, Vote #513, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For An Amendment Extending The VA’s Authority For The Performance Of Medical Disability
Evaluations By Contract Physicians. In September 2016, Walters voted for an “amendment that would extend,
through Dec. 2017, the Veterans Affairs Department authority for contract physicians to perform medical disability
evaluations.” The amendment was adopted, 426 to 0. [HR 5620, Vote #514, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For An Amendment Designating Members Of The Reserves Who Are Entitled To Retired Pay As
Veterans. In September 2016, Walters voted for an “amendment that would allow members of the reserve
components of the military who are entitled to retirement pay for their service to be designated as veterans, but such

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individuals would receive no additional benefits from the designation.” The amendment was adopted, 421 to 1. [HR
5620, Vote #515, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For An Amendment Allowing The VA To Furnish And Modify Rehabilitative Equipment To Veterans
With Prosthetics. In September 2016, Walters voted for an “amendment that would allow the Veterans Affairs
Department to furnish rehabilitative equipment to veterans entitled to prosthetic appliances, and it would allow the
VA to modify non-rehabilitative equipment owned by a qualifying veteran at the veteran's request. The amendment
would require an annual report to Congress on the equipment modified and furnished by the VA.” The amendment
was adopted, 421 to 0. [HR 5620, Vote #516, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For An Amendment Allowing The VA To Also Use Hearing Aid Specialists. In September 2016, Walters
voted for an “amendment that would allow the Veterans Affairs Department to use licensed hearing aid specialists
to provide supplemental, non-medical care to veterans and would require an annual report on VA hearing health
services.” The amendment was adopted, 423 to 1. [HR 5620, Vote #517, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted Against A Motion To Recommit The Bill With Instructions To Use Gender-Neutral Terminology. In
September 2016, Walters voted against an “motion to recommit the bill to the House Veterans Affairs Committee
with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would remove instances of ‘opposite sex’
from the definition of ‘spouse’ as it relates to veterans benefits. The amendment would replace the term with
gender-neutral phrases.” The motion failed 185 to 239. [HR 5620, Vote #518, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]
Voted For Passage Of The VA Accountability First And Appeals Modernization Act. In September 2016,
Walters voted for “passage of the bill that would expand the Veterans Affairs Department's (VA's) ability to fire
employees for misconduct, would provide three new options for appealing VA benefits decisions, and would
modify the disciplinary process for Senior Executive Service employees at the VA. The measure would authorize
the VA to recoup any bonus paid to a VA employee if the VA deems it appropriate, and it would require that the
employee be given advance notice and the right to appeal the decision. The measure also would establish a
minimum 14-day suspension as punishment for whistleblower retaliation at the VA.” The bill passed, 310 to 116.
[HR 5620, Vote #519, 9/14/16; CQ Floor Vote, 9/14/16]

Water Issues
Voted For An Amendment That Blocked Funding To Establish National Ocean Policy, A Policy
Initiative Aimed At Increasing Planning And Coordination On Ocean Use
Voted For An Amendment That Blocked Funding To Establish National Ocean Policy, A Policy Initiative
Aimed At Increasing Planning And Coordination On Ocean Use. In June 2015, Walters voted for an
amendment that blocked funding to establish national ocean policy, a policy initiative aimed at increasing planning
and coordination on ocean use. “The House voted along party lines to attach an amendment from Rep. Bill Flores
(R-Texas) prohibiting the use of funds to establishing the National Ocean Policy, an effort the Obama
administration began in 2010 with the aim of improving coordination and planning. The House has attached the
rider to spending bills in the past, driven by Republican assertions that the policy is akin to ‘zoning the oceans.’”
The amendment passed 236 to 190. [HR 2578, Vote #291, 6/03/15; On Agreeing to the Amendment, 6/03/15;
Environment & Energy Publishing, 6/04/15]

Voted Against Collaborating With California Officials To Install A Fish Screen To Protect
Migrating Salmon
Voted Against Collaborating With California Officials To Install A Fish Screen To Protect Migrating
Salmon. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that would direct federal agencies to collaborate with
the California Department of Water Resources to “help installation of a fish screen at the Delta Cross Channel

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Gates to protect migrating salmon.” The amendment was rejected by a vote of 182-236. [HR 2898, Vote #443,
7/16/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/15/15; Sacramento Bee, 7/15/15]

Voted Against Amendment To Provide Funding For Water Recycling And Reuse Projects
Voted Against Amendment To Provide Funding For Water Recycling And Reuse Projects. In July 2015,
Walters voted against an amendment that would fund water reclamation programs and water reuse projects so that
the Bureau of Reclamation can investigate additional opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewater and naturally
impaired ground and surface water. The amendment was rejected by a vote of 179-242. [HR 2898, Vote #445,
7/16/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/15/15]

Voted Against Protecting The Supply Of Water For Drinking And To Fight Wildfires In The
Western United States
Voted Against Protecting The Supply Of Water For Drinking And To Fight Wildfires In The Western
United States. In July 2015, Walters voted against a motion to recommit that would ensure an adequate supply of
water for safe drinking that is untainted by arsenic, salt, or other toxins which become concentrated in diminished
water supplies, to fight wild fires, and to honor tribal water rights. The motion was rejected by a vote of 183-239.
[HR 2898, Vote #446, 7/16/2015; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 7/16/15]

Voted For Overriding Legal Protections For Fish And Wildlife To Funnel Additional California
Water To The San Joaquin Valley
Voted For Overriding Legal Protections For Fish And Wildlife To Funnel Additional California Water To
The San Joaquin Valley. In July 2015, Walters voted for a bill that would require that more water from Northern
California be pumped south for agricultural uses in the Central Valley in times of drought. “The House bill aims to
funnel more water to San Joaquin Valley growers by reducing the amount used to support endangered fish
populations … environmental groups and commercial fishermen called the measure a bid to override legal
protections for salmon, migratory birds and other fish and wildlife. They said it would repeal the settlement of an
18-year lawsuit involving the restoration of the San Joaquin River, and limit the federal government's ability to
protect commercial and tribal fisheries on the Trinity and Klamath rivers.” The bill passed by a vote of 245-176.
[HR 2898, Vote #447, 7/16/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/16/15; Los Angeles Times, 7/17/15]

Voted Against Requiring Increased Disclosure On Groundwater Monitoring
Voted Against Requiring Increased Disclosure On Groundwater Monitoring. In July 2015, Walters voted
against an amendment that “would require all inactive surface impoundments follow post-closure groundwater
monitoring standards to meet current public disclosure requirements.” The amendment failed, 177-244. [HR 1734,
Vote #453, 3/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/22/15]

Voted Against Requiring Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites To Follow Groundwater Monitoring
Standards
Voted Against Requiring Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites To Follow Groundwater Monitoring Standards. In
July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would require all inactive surface impoundments to follow
post-closure groundwater monitoring standards in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule.” The
amendment failed, 177-245. [HR 1734, Vote #454, 3/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/22/15]

Voted Against Requiring Alternate Safe Drinking Water Within 24 Hours If Drinking Water Had
Unsafe Coal Pollution Levels

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Voted Against Requiring Alternate Safe Drinking Water Within 24 Hours If Drinking Water Had Unsafe
Coal Pollution Levels. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would require the owner or
operator of a coal combustion residuals surface impoundment to survey all nearby drinking water supply wells and
to supply an alternative source of safe drinking water within 24 hours if well water sampling exceeds groundwater
quality standards for constituents associated with the presence of coal combustion residuals.” The amendment
failed, 192-231. [HR 1734, Vote #455, 3/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/22/15]

Voted Against To Require Criteria To Prevent Toxic Contamination Of Groundwater And To
Protect Water Sources, Including Great Lakes
Voted Against To Require Criteria To Prevent Toxic Contamination Of Groundwater And To Protect
Water Sources, Including Great Lakes. In July 2015, Walters voted against an amendment that “would require
implementing agencies to require that all surface impoundment structures meet criteria sufficient to prevent toxic
contamination of ground water and to protect drinking water sources, including the Great Lakes.” The amendment
failed, 184-240. [HR 1734, Vote #457, 3/25/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/22/15]

Voted Against Requiring Companies To Report Chemicals That Could Contaminate Public
Drinking Water
Voted Against Requiring Companies To Report Chemicals That Could Contaminate Public Drinking Water.
In February 2016, Walters voted against a motion “that would require any manufacturer of items that contain
chemicals that could contaminate public drinking water to submit data to relevant state and federal agencies on the
product's risks to human health and the environment, including studies on neurotoxicity and cancer-causing effects.
Exposing the public to such items without these studies would be considered prohibited under a federal toxic
substances law.” The motion failed 165-238. [HR 2406, Vote #100, CQ, 2/26/16]

Women & Gender Issues
Voted Against Protecting Women’s Medical Privacy
Voted Against Prohibiting Violation Of Medical Privacy Regarding Choice Of Health Insurance Coverage,
Including Coverage For Victims Of Rape Or Incest. In January 2015, Walters voted against a motion to
recommit that would prohibit any violation of the medical privacy of a woman regarding her choice of health
insurance coverage, and in particular the very sensitive privacy needs of those who are victims of rape and incest.
In contrast, the underlying bill goes so far as to restrict a woman’s own private funds under her health insurance
coverage for abortion services. [HR 7, Vote #44, 1/22/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to Recommit, 1/22/15]

Voted For Limiting Women’s Access To Reproductive Services
Voted For Bill Blocking Federal Funding For Abortion, Including Tax Credits For Small Businesses
Providing Healthcare That Includes Abortion Coverage. In January 2015, Walters voted for the No Taxpayer
Funding for Abortion Act, which restricted federal funding for abortions and abortion coverage. “The House did
easily pass H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015,
sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.). White House advisers said they would recommend a veto should the bill
reach the president’s desk. The Hyde Amendment already prevents the use of federal funds to pay for abortion,
except in cases of incest, rape and life endangerment of the mother. That is passed every year as part of an
appropriations bill, but this bill would make that permanent law. The House bill would also restrict small businesses
from getting an Affordable Care Act tax credit if they purchase employee health plans that include abortion
coverage on the Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP exchange.” [HR 7, Vote #45, 1/22/15; Politico,
1/22/15]

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Bill Would Give Big Insurance Companies Incentive To Drop Abortion Coverage. “The bill gives insurers
a big incentive to drop abortion coverage from their plans, or risk losing the large pool of consumers who
receive the law's subsidies. Abortion coverage is historically relatively ubiquitous in health plans, so the effect
could be far-reaching.” [National Journal, 1/28/14]

Voted Against Exempting Federal Protections Against Sexual And Domestic Abuse From
Additional Legal Challenges
Voted Against A Motion Exempting Federal Protections Against Sexual And Domestic Abuse From
Weakening Provisions. In February 2015, Walters voted against a motion that would “recommit the bill to the
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an
amendment that would limit the provisions of the bill from affecting federal regulations concerning victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault.” HR 50 itself “would expand and modify the 1995 Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act (PL 104-4) that requires all federal agencies to consult with the private sector when developing rules...
The measure would extend judicial review of agency rules and permit a court to stay, enjoin or invalidate a rule if
an agency fails to complete the required UMRA analysis or adhere to the regulatory principles.” The motion failed,
184-239. [HR 50, Vote #63, 1/06/15; CQ Floor Votes, 2/04/15; CQ News HR 50 Coverage, 2/04/15]
Coalition For Sensible Safeguards: “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act Lets
Big Business Write The Rules.” “But the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards (CSS) says the bill would give
businesses special access to regulators and block hypothetical future rules without the public knowing. ‘The
Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act lets big business write the rules,’ Katherine McFate,
president of the Center for Effective Government and CSS co-chair, said in a statement. ‘It doesn’t improve or
streamline the regulatory process, which is already plagued by hurdles and delays. This act would make it even
more difficult for agencies to implement laws enacted by Congress.’” [The Hill, 1/30/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act. In April 2015, Walters voted for blocking
consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would end the pay gap between men and women and unsure
equal pay for equal work. “The legislation would protect workers from retaliation for sharing information about
their wages, require employers to explain any pay disparities among workers performing the same job, and allow
employees to seek unlimited punitive damages in wage bias cases.” The previous question passed 239 to 183. A
vote against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res. 189, Vote #148, 4/14/15;
Bloomberg, 4/14/15; Congressional Record, 4/14/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/14/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of The Paycheck Fairness Act. In April 2015, Walters voted for blocking
consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would end the pay gap between men and women and unsure
equal pay for equal work. “The legislation would protect workers from retaliation for sharing information about their
wages, require employers to explain any pay disparities among workers performing the same job, and allow
employees to seek unlimited punitive damages in wage bias cases.” The previous question passed 240 to 183. A vote
against the previous question would have allowed the bill to be considered. [H. Res. 200, Vote #154, 4/15/15;
Bloomberg, 4/14/15; Congressional Record, 4/15/15; Democratic Leader – Previous Questions, 4/15/15]

Voted For Protecting Reproductive Health Choices In The Workplace
Voted For A Rule To Bring A Resolution To The Floor Disapproving Of A Law That Would Prohibit
Employers From Discriminating Against Employees Who Use Birth Control. In April 2015, Walters voted for
the adoption of the rule (H Res 231) providing for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 1732) that would
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regarding the definition of the ‘Waters of the United States,’ the fiscal 2016 budget conference report (S Con Res
11) and the joint resolution (H J Res 43) disapproving the District of Columbia's Reproductive Health NonDiscrimination Amendment Act. The rule was adopted 242-181. [H Res 231, Vote #181, 4/30/15; CQ Floor Votes,
4/30/15]
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of A Bill Disapproving Of A Law That Would Prohibit Employers From
Discriminating Against Employees Who Use Birth Control. In April 2015, Walters voted for the Woodall, RGa., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and the possibility of amendment) on the rule (H
Res 231) that would provide for House floor consideration of the bill (HR 1732) that would prohibit EPA and the
Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing or implementing the currently proposed rule regarding the definition of
the ‘Waters of the United States,’ the fiscal 2016 budget conference report (S Con Res 11) and the joint resolution
(H J Res 43) disapproving the District of Columbia's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act.
The motion was agreed to 241-181. [H Res 231, Vote #180, 4/30/15; CQ Floor Votes, 4/30/15]
Voted For A Question To Bring A Resolution To The Floor Disapproving Of A Law That Would Prohibit
Employers From Discriminating Against Employees Who Use Birth Control. In April 2015, Walters voted for
the question of whether the House should consider the rule (H Res 231) that would provide for further House floor
consideration of the bill (HR 1732) that would prohibit EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing or
implementing the currently proposed rule regarding the definition of the "Waters of the United States," the fiscal
2016 budget conference report (S Con Res 11) and the joint resolution (H J Res 43) disapproving the District of
Columbia's Reproductive –-Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act. The question was agreed to consider by a
vote of 240-174. Note: Watson-Coleman, D-N.J., had raised a point of order that the rule would violate clause
426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act, regarding unfunded mandates. [H Res 231, Vote #179, 4/30/15; CQ Floor
Votes, 4/30/15]

Voted For Repealing Of DC Law Banning Discrimination Based On Contraception Usage.
Voted For Repealing DC Reproductive Health Non Discrimination Act. In February 2015, Walters voted for
repealing the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination
Amendment Act of 2014. “The resolution disapproves, and thereby effectively repeals, the District of Columbia's
Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014, which is intended to ensure that individuals are
protected from discrimination by an employer because of the individual's or family member's ‘reproductive health
decision’ -- including use of contraception or the planned or intended initiation or termination of a pregnancy.” The
bill passed 228 to 192. [HR 596, Vote #194, 4/30/15; CQ House Action Report, 4/29/15]

Voted For Restricting A Woman’s Right To Choose After 20 Weeks
Voted For Restricting A Woman’s Right To Choose After 20 Weeks, Including Requiring 48-Hour Waiting
Period For Rape Survivors. In May 2015, Walters voted for “a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks of
pregnancy in a party-line vote on Wednesday.” According to The Hill, “But the bill did not change a provision that
allows victims of incest to receive an abortion only if they are under 18 years old … The new version of the House
bill also includes a two-day waiting period for rape victims. Doctors must also ensure that victims have received
medical treatment or counseling during that time.” [HR 36, Vote #223, 5/13/15; The Hill, 5/13/15; The Hill,
5/11/15]

Voted Against Adding Exception To Anti-Choice Bill To Protect The Health Of The Woman
Voted Against Adding Exception To Anti-Choice Bill To Protect The Health Of The Woman. In May 2015,
Walters voted against adding a woman’s health exception to a 20-week abortion bill. “U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley’s
attempt to amend a bill calling for a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy was defeated Wednesday, and
the House went on to pass the ban. The Westlake Village Democrat’s motion and amendment would have added
language to the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act that would have permitted abortions after 20 weeks if a

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woman’s health were at risk. It was defeated on a mostly party-line 181-246 vote.” [H.R. 36, Vote #222, 5/13/15;
Ventura County Star, 5/13/15]

Voted For Weakening LGBT Discrimination Protections In Federal Contracts
Voted For Amendment To Ensure Enforcement Of LGBT Discrimination Protections In Federal Contracts.
In June 2015, Walters voted for an amendment to the FY16 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill that would bar
funds from being used in contravention of an executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating on
the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity against their employees or those seeking employment. The
amendment was adopted by a vote of 241-184. [HR 2577, Vote #326, 6/09/15; Congressional Record, 6/09/15]

Voted Against Voted Against An Amendment Stripping Language From LHHSE Approps
Prohibiting Federal Money For Abortion In NIH And FDA Funding
Voted Against Voted Against An Amendment Stripping Language From LHHSE Approps Prohibiting
Federal Money For Abortion In NIH And FDA Funding. In July 2015, Walters voted against “a Democratic
amendment to strip bill language added in the final stages that would make policy riders in the fiscal 2016 LaborHHS-Education appropriations bill – including those prohibiting federal dollars for abortion – applicable to the NIH
and FDA funding stream.” The amendment failed, 176 to 245. [HR 6, Vote #432, 7/10/15; CQ News, 7/10/15]

Voted For Creating Commemorative Coin To Help Fund Breast Cancer Research
Voted For Creating Commemorative Coin To Help Fund Breast Cancer Research. In July 2015, Walters
voted for a bill that would require the Treasury Department to mint and issue legal tender coins in 2018. “The bill,
which passed 421-9, would create a pink commemorative coin in 2018 and donate proceeds from the coin sales to
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.” [HR 2722, Vote #442, 7/15/15; CQ Floor Votes, 7/15/2015; The Hill,
7/15/15]

Voted Against Motion That Would Have Protected “Women’s Rights To Equal Wages” By
Excluding Claims Of Employment Discrimination From Bill
Voted Against Motion That Would Have Protected “Women’s Rights To Equal Wages,” By Excluding
Claims Of Employment Discrimination From Bill. In September 2015, Walters voted against on Democratic
motion to recommit with instructions HR 758. “The Democratic Motion to Recommit protects women’s right to
demand equal wages, by excluding claims of employment discrimination from the underlying bill that raises new
obstacles for Americans to seek remedy in the courts.” The motion to recommit failed 179 to 239. [HR 758, Vote
#500, 9/17/15; Democratic Motion to Recommit, HR 758, 9/17/15]

Voted Against Preventing Attempt To Defund Planned Parenthood
Voted Against Preventing Attempt To Defund Planned Parenthood. In September 2015, Walters voted against
a motion that “shields American women’s access to lifesaving health care services from Republicans’ attempt to
defund Planned Parenthood by protecting any organization that provides women’s health services, such as
preventive care and cancer screenings, from being stripped of vital federal resources to serve America’s families.”
A yes vote was a vote against defunding Planned Parenthood. The resolution failed, 183 to 245. [H.R. 3134, Vote
#504, 9/18/15; Democratic Leader – Motions To Recommit, 9/18/15]

Voted For Defunding Planned Parenthood
Voted For Defunding Planned Parenthood. In September 2015, Walters voted for the Defund Planned
Parenthood Act 2015 that “prohibits, for a one-year period, the availability of federal funds for any purpose to
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., or any of its affiliates or clinics, unless they certify that the

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affiliates and clinics will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion
during such period. The restriction will not apply in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers
a woman’s life unless an abortion is performed.” The bill passed 241 to 187. [H.R. 3134, Vote #505, 9/18/15; CQ,
9/23/15]
Defunding Planned Parenthood Would Increase Public Spending By $130 Million Over 10 Years. “Days
before lawmakers must pass new legislation to fund the government, Republicans are vowing to reject any
proposal that includes public money for Planned Parenthood. The move could trigger not only a shutdown, but
if it succeeds, more bills for taxpayers. The Congressional Budget Office said in a new report on Thursday that
cutting off the women’s health organization from federal money would actually increase public spending by an
estimated $130 million over 10 years. … The office’s math: Halting federal funds to Planned Parenthood would
shrink spending by $520 million in the short run -- but, over the first decade, it would cost taxpayers an
additional $650 million.” [The Washington Post, 9/24/15]

Voted For Bill Requiring Doctors To Provide Medical Care To Aborted Fetuses That Show Signs
Of Life
Voted For Bill Requiring Doctors To Provide Medical Care To Aborted Fetuses That Show Signs Of Life. In
September 2015, Walters voted for legislation that “amends the federal criminal code to require any health care
practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to: (1) exercise
the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2)
ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. The term ‘born alive’ means the complete expulsion or
extraction from his or her mother, at any stage of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or
has a beating heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of
whether the umbilical cord has been cut.” The bill passed, 248 to 177. [HR 3504, Vote #506, 9/18/15]
Doctors Would Face Up To 5 Years In Prison If They Were Found To Not Follow The Legislation. “Per
the bill, ‘the term ‘born alive’ means the complete expulsion or extraction from his or her mother, at any stage
of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or has a beating heart, pulsation of the
umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been
cut.’ Physicians could face up to five years of prison time for lack of adherence to this measure and may also
face civil suits from women who wish to press charges.” [Yahoo News, 9/18/15]
President Of The American Congress Of Obstetricians And Gynecologists Called The Legislation “A
Disservice To America’s Women And Gross Legislative Interference Into The Practice Of Medicine.”
“In a statement, Mark S. DeFrancesco, MD, president of the American Congress of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, called the passage of H.R. 3504 ‘a disservice to America’s women and gross legislative
interference into the practice of medicine, putting politicians between women and their trusted doctors. This
bill and others like it are part of a larger attempt to deny women access to safe, legal, evidence-based abortion
care,’ he said in the statement. ‘We urge the United States Senate and the President to stand with women and
stand up for safe medical care, by preventing this and other legislation like it to become law.’” [Yahoo News,
9/18/15]

Voted For Establishing Select Committee To Investigate Fetal Tissue Donation In Reponse To
Edited Planned Parenthood Videos
Voted For Establishing Select Committee To Investigate Fetal Tissue Donation. In October 2015, Walters
voted for a bill that would “establish a select investigative subcommittee under the House Energy and Commerce
Committee. The panel would be responsible for investigating and reporting on issues related to fetal tissue
donation, fetal tissue procurement, federal funding for abortion services, and late-term abortions.” The bill passed
242-184. [H Res 461, Vote #538, 10/07/15; CQ Floor Votes, 10/07/15]

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Select Committee Targeting Planned Parenthood Given Broad Jurisdiction To Investigate Abortion
Practices, Including Recommendations To Change Abortion Laws. Although the select committee was
formed in response to videos edited to implicate that Planned Parenthood sold fetus tissue for profit, “[t]he
words ‘Planned Parenthood’ do not appear in the resolution establishing the special committee. Its jurisdiction
is considerably broader, encompassing ‘medical procedures and business practices used by entities involved in
fetal tissue procurement’ and ‘any other relevant matters with respect to fetal tissue procurement.’ It also
permits the committee to probe the subject of federal funding for abortion providers generally, the practices of
providers who perform abortions in the second and third trimesters, and ‘medical procedures for the care of a
child born alive as a result of an attempted abortion.’ The committee is also empowered to recommend changes
in laws or regulations based on its findings.” [Washington Post, 10/07/15; USA Today, 10/07/15]

Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned
Parenthood.
Voted For Blocking Consideration Of Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. In
September 2015, Walters voted for motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 444) that would provide for floor consideration of the bill (HR 3495) that would
amend title XIX of the Social Security act to allow states to exclude medical providers who perform abortions from
the state's Medicaid contracts. The motion was agreed to 243-182. A vote against the previous question would have
allowed the bill to be considered. [H Res 444, Vote #521, 9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]

Voted Against Motion To Protect Women’s Access To Life-Saving Health Services
Voted Against Motion To Protect Women’s Access To Life-Saving Health Services. In September 2015,
Walters voted against motion to recommit the Women's Public Health and Safety Act. “The Democratic Motion to
Recommit protects American women’s access to life-saving health care services from Republicans’ attempt to
defund Planned Parenthood by protecting any organization that provides life-saving health services, such as
preventive care and cancer screenings, from being stripped of vital federal resources to serve America’s families.”
The motion was rejected by a vote of 184-242. [HR 3495, Vote #523, 9/29/15; Democratic Leader – Motions to
Recommit, 9/30/15]

Voted For Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood
Voted For Bill Making It Easier For States To Defund Planned Parenthood. In September 2015, Walters
voted for a bill that would amend title XIX of the Social Security act to allow states to exclude medical providers
who perform abortions from the state's Medicaid contracts. The bill would expand the exceptions for which a state
is not required to provide Medicaid reimbursements, allowing states to deny non-abortion health care
reimbursements to medical providers such as Planned Parenthood. The bill passed by a vote of 236-193. [HR 3495,
Vote #524, 9/29/15; CQ Floor Votes, 9/29/15]

Voted For Repealing The Affordable Care Act And Blocking Funding For Planned Parenthood
Voted For Repealing The Affordable Care Act And Defunding Planned Parenthood For One Year. In
January 2016, Walters voted for repeal the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood. “The House on
Wednesday passed legislation that would repeal much of ObamaCare and defund Planned Parenthood for one year,
sending the measure to President Obama's desk. The bill passed by a vote of 240 to 181.” [HR 3762, Vote #6,
1/06/15; The Hill, 1/06/15]

Voted For Overriding The President’s Veto Of A Bill To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And
Block Funding Of Planned Parenthood For A Year.

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Voted For Overriding The President’s Veto Of A Bill To Repeal The Affordable Care Act And Block
Funding Of Planned Parenthood For A Year. In February 2016, Walters voted for overriding the President’s
veto of a bill to “repeal portions of the 2010 health care law and block federal funding for Planned Parenthood for
one year. The bill would zero-out the law's penalties for noncompliance with the law's requirements for most
individuals to obtain health coverage and employers to offer health insurance. The bill would scrap in 2018 the
law's Medicaid expansion, as well as subsidies to help individuals buy coverage through the insurance exchanges. It
also would scrap certain taxes included in the law, including the tax on certain high-value employer-sponsored
health insurance plans.” The override required a two-thirds majority to pass, but failed 241 to 186. [H R 3762, Vote
#53, 2/02/16, 2/02/16; CQ Floor Votes, 2/02/16]

Voted For Renaming A STEM Program Grant For Minorities And Women After Jeanette Rankin
Voted For Renaming A STEM Program Grant For Minorities And Women After Jeanette Rankin. In April
2016, Walters voted for a motion that would suspend the rules a pass a bill that would designate the grants given
under the Department of Agriculture's women and minorities in STEM fields program as the ‘Jeannette Rankin
Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program Grant.” The motion passed 377-6. [HR 4570, Vote #153; 4/18/16;
CQ Floor Votes, 4/18/16]
Voted For To Suspend The Rules And Pass The Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act Of 2016. In September 2016,
Walters voted for a “motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill that would establish additional rights for sexual
assault survivors, including the right to have a sexual assault evidence collection kit preserved for the shorter of the
maximum applicable statute of limitations or 20 years without charge, the right to be informed of results of a kit,
the right to be notified prior to the intended destruction of the kit, and the right to be informed of the new rights
established under the measure. The motion was agreed to, 399-0. [HR 5578, Vote #479, 9/6/16; CQ Floor Votes,
9/6/16]

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Appendix XIII – State Votes
NOTE: Some key state votes are included here, but this is not a comprehensive list of all key state votes. Full
analysis of state voting record still required.

Campaign Finance
Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against Calling A Constitutional Convention To Overturn Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against A Measure That Would Constitute An Application To Call A Constitutional
Convention For The Sole Of Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To Overturn Citizens United. “This
measure would constitute an application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention pursuant
to Article V of the United States Constitution for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States
Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech and
would further declare that money does not constitute speech and may be legislatively limited. This measure would
state that it constitutes a continuing application to call a constitutional convention until at least 2/3 of the state
legislatures apply to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for that sole purpose. This
measure would also state that it is an application for a limited constitutional convention and does not grant
Congress the authority to call a constitutional convention for any purpose other than for the sole purpose set forth in
this measure.” [California State Assembly, AJR 1, chaptered 6/27/14]

2014: Walters Voted Against Asking Voters If There Should Be An Amendment Proposed To
Overturn Citizens United
2014: Walters Voted Against A Bill That Would Require The Secretary Of State To Submit To Voters An
Advisory Question Asking Whether An Amendment Should Be Proposed To Overturn Citizens United. “This
bill would call a special election to be consolidated with the November 4, 2014, statewide general election. The bill
would require the Secretary of State to submit to the voters at the November 4, 2014, consolidated election an
advisory question asking whether the Congress of the United States should propose, and the California Legislature
should ratify, an amendment or amendments to the United States Constitution to overturn Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission (2010) 558 U.S. 310, and other applicable judicial precedents, as specified. The bill
would require the Secretary of State to communicate the results of this election to the Congress of the United
States.” [California State Senate, SB-1272, chaptered 7/22/14]

2012: Walters Voted Against A Resolution That Expressed Disagreement With The Citizens United
Decision
2012: Walters Voted Against A Resolution That Expressed The California Legislature’s Disagreement With
The Citizens United Decision. “This measure would memorialize the Legislature’s disagreement with the decision
of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, and would call upon the
United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to overturn
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and to restore constitutional rights and fair elections to the
people.” [California State Assembly, AJR-22, chaptered 7/12/12]

Immigration

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Access To College Grants
As State Senator, Walter Voted Against Legislation To Allow Undocumented Immigrant Students
Access To Privately Funded Grants Administered By State Colleges And Universities
2011: Walters Voted Against Legislation To Allow Undocumented Immigrant Students Access To Privately
Funded Grants Administered By State Colleges And Universities. “A bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown last week
would allow illegal immigrant students access to privately funded grants administered by state colleges and
universities. The legislation is part of a two-bill package known as the California Dream Act. The bill, Assembly
Bill 130, was passed July 14 by the Senate largely along party lines, 26-11, with one Republican joining Democrats
in voting yes. […] ‘We need to take care of people who are here legally and not give people incentives to come
here illegally,’ said Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Oceanside, who voted against the bill.” [North County Times, 7/22/11;
AB-130, introduced 1/11/11]

Labor
Minimum Wage
2013-2014: Walters Voted Against Raising California’s Minimum Wage, Claiming It Would “Hurt
Small Businesses” And Kill Jobs
2014: Walters Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In California. [SB-935, California State Senate,
introduced 2/3/14]
2013: Walters Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In California. [AB-10, California State
Assembly, chaptered 9/25/13]

Paid Sick Leave
2014: As State Senator, Walters Opposed Paid Sick Leave Because It Reduced “California’s
Competitive Edge”
2014: Walters Voted Against Legislation That Would Require Paid Sick Leave For Employees In California.
[AB-1522, California State Assembly, chaptered 9/10/14]

Veterans
Walters Did Not Vote On A Bill That Would Give Residents Of California’s Veterans Homes And
Their Advisory Bodies A Voice Before The Legislature
2011: Walters Did Not Vote On A Bill That Would Give Residents Of California’s Veterans Homes And
Their Advisory Bodies A Voice Before The Legislature. “Time is running out to move bills through this year's
legislative session, and Sen. Noreen Evan has scheduled a news conference to highlight a measure expected to
come up for a vote this morning in the Assembly. The Santa Rosa Democrat's Senate Bill 10 is intended to give
residents of the state's veterans homes and their advisory bodies a voice before the Legislature. The Senate passed
the measure 37-0 back in May, with Republicans Tony Strickland, Mimi Walters and Mark Wyland not voting.
Supporters expect the Assembly to approve the bill today and send it to Gov. Jerry Brown.” [Sacramento Bee,
8/18/11; SB-10, chaptered 9/6/11]

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$100,001 - $1,000,000

FAIR MARKET VALUE

Stock

D $10,001 ~ $100,000

D $2,000 ~ $10,000
IB1 $100,001 ~ $1,000,000

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DOver $1 ,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

[lg

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
[lg Othe, 2B
"'0"'n"'d"'s'-_c=--::-,-_____

D

D Othe, ------=c-"C""C----(Describe)

(Describe)

o Partnership o Income Received of $0 - $499
0

D

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

Partnership

Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

o Income Received of $0 ~ $499
o Income Received of $500 or More (Repod on Schedule C)

__L_L_1L

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ACQUIRED
II>-

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

.... NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

<Trans-Pacific Aerospace Co. (TPAC)

Goldman Sachs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Aerospace

Investment

FAIR MARKET VALUE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

D $2,000 - $10,000

!RI $100,001 - $1,000,000

[g]

D

$100,001 ~ $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
d
B
Stock
[lg. Oth., =o"'n=s'-_c=---::--,-_____

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
D Othe, ____

--;;==,-____

[lg

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D $2,000 - $10,000

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DOver $1,000,000

D

(Describe)

(Describe)

Partnership 0 Income Received of $0 - $499

D

o Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

Partnership

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o Income Received of $500 or More (Repod on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

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ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

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,..

II- NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Axiologix Education Corp (AXLX)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Educational Software

D $2,000 - $10,000

D $10,001 ~ $100,000

~ $100,001 ~ $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

-:::==_____

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
DOth., ____

(Describe)

D

Tyco International
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Manufacturing/Services

FAIR MARKET VALUE

[lg

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Partnership 0 Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Repod on Schedule C)

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000
I8J $100,001 ~ $1,000,000

D $10,001 ~ $100,000
DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
d
B
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(Describe)
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D

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

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Comments: <Previously Pinnacle Energy Corp. 7/10
FPPC Form 700 (201112012) Sch. A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 8661275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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FE8-14-2012 16:04 From:SENATOR MIMI WALTERS 9164459754

To: 815 301 8099

SCHEDULE A·2
Investments, Income, and
of Business EntitieslTr

700

CAliFORNIA FORM
1'~"F()LIT

..

',_rp .. ~.

~~'rt.ll>.(]'

(Ownel'$hip Intere.t i. 10% or G
8U':INFS~

.. 1

-

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o

to

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2

(Z UBin"" AtJdIU$ Amwlsbfe)

0

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.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS .ACTIVITY

- /(oU.f"''' ~lA#~ Cu-rvtAt(#fMi7~5
MARKET VALUE
IF APPUCABLE. U$'l' DATE.:
- $1.990
0",000. ,'0,000
--'--'...1!. --'--'...1!.

Ij:

§

ACQUIRED

$10.001 • $100,0"

DISPOSED

$100.001 • $1.000.000
Over'1,oOD,000

NATUA,E OF INveSTMENT

o &18 PRlPri8tcmihip o Partnership

rB-

)1A.:/IILIJ

tlfi¥£fr ~-

'YOUR BUSINESS pOSITION

o
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NATURE

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(OptitlOt$nip

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... Z Il:UHIFt nlE

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9

1,000

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rk(t.1E; <:;E(:fI'.EO (INCLuDE

SH .. n: OF fH: CRGSS H.;'.,IP.11:"

0",001

0

SINESS POSITiON

$500 -

$1.001 - $1D,Ooo

--'--1..ll..

- $1Q,DOO

8

$10,0(11 - :$100,000

IF APPLICABLE, U3T DATE.

1,999

0$10,0 1 - $100.000
01 - $1.000,000
Over 1,000,000

YOUR

........ IDEt';"F, THE GROSS INGO'lE RE':CE ,lEO ,'NCI 'JDE ,OUR PR:) RAIA
:;'hA~E CF 1HI:: GROSS IrJCQME: IQ THE. Eo:NTlT'.', TRUn)

n SSIlO - S1,l)OO

GENERA DESCR.IPTION Of BUSINESS ACTMTY

('_'~R t

f<,- ",LIT;'

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• 0100,000
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sr:

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of Real Propmy

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Cil:y or Oaner Precise Locatlon of Real f'lOperty

IF APPUCABl.E. UST DATE:

~
o $1.',001 - $1,0'.,000
DOver
510,001 • $1(1D,ooo

IF APPLICABLE, UST DATE:

--,--,.J!. --,--,.J!.

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--,--,..ll.. --'--'...1!..

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NATURE OF
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,Stock

D Pltl""'l'4hiP

00.."' _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0""'.'--------Cl Check IX»IIf B~IUDniill &l;;rnllluJllit IYPOrtlng lnvntmell~ or ,...1 ptOpf:r'ty
are att;lched

.

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i>ox ...""mo",, IIChalfules. repartlng Invutmanl& or I&l p..Oparty
FPPC Foon 700 (201112012) Sell. M
FPPO Tol~F... Helplile: e6Gl275-a772 www,Ippc,oa,gov

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 564 of 665

STI Group, Inc.
(includes wholly owned subsidiaries Systems Evolution, Inc. and Solana Technologies, Inc.)
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure
. Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of

95.00%
47.50%
$21,052.63
$21,052.63 or Greater:

Agile Consulting, LLC
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
None

$21,052.63 or Greater:

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 565 of 665
FEB-14-2012 16:04 Fr~m:SENATOR MIMI WALTERS 9164459754

To: 815 301 8099

SCHEDULE A·2
Investments, Income, and
of Business

700

CALIFORNIAFORIVI
'-I",,~'ITI'

l-,."'TiCr,,,~·tl:';~1

r

(OWnership Interest i. 10% or G",ptEor)

ACTIVITY

IF APPUCABt.E. LIST CATE:

IF APPLICA.BlE, liSt DATE:

--1--1-11.

--1--1...!L

ACQUIRED

---1---1-11.
DISPOSED

--1---1..11.

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

OFINVESTM~

i

Sal. PlVp~lOl'$hip

0 ----,""":::-.,-----

paMeratllp.

0---;;:_;:::--.~'SlNI'SS

BUSINESS POSITION
-~

~

2 IDENW'( THE GRO';::'IN;;OM~ f'L.Cl.;:lvEO IU.. C,-UDE ,out<

-'Rv

Rf,TA

o

:)HMF':~

o $10,001 ·I100.ooQ
o "00,000

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0$0-

8

OvE~

st001 • $10,000

.. ) 1.13T THE NArH;: OF E..."CH Ri::':f'ORT"ElE fmGLE SCURCE ,:,r:
INCOME QI' ::'101)01) OR MC'RI: ,~~,d ' •••• 1 1," n , ,e

.. .1

INVc;:. -

J!i:~.T~

tHm INTERE:)TS IN REAL FRvi"'E"Ti HELD

t3tJ~IN!!"~ ENnT~

OR HI:.JST

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o

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o REAL

Eu

~

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~9
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::;

r,."

-

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'rHE I,M,lE OF EACH

~E;PI::>RTt..E!"LE

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.. 4

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-

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-

TH~

---

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SHARE (..iF THE "ROSS INC:Qfll!:.!Q THE ENTITl1'RU3Tj

fiV$tI - ",,1l9

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

o

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,

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.,

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-

REAL PROPERTY

Nama of Busim:l" E.ntity. if h'l'le~tment, gt
AAtS$OI"!I; Parcel NlImner or Street Address at RtEII Ptoptrtr

AsS8'~f'

Name of usjnB;S en~. if lnvt~nt. .Qt
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C~ or ...... IiIr Predw Loorian cf R.w! p~

FAI~
o MARKET VALUe

M~ET
o $2,00 ,--$1...... '
0.,., '10.000

IF APPLlCABlfi, UST DATE:

$2,DOO - $1o.00(}

0$10.01;11 • $100,000

---1---1-11. --1---1-11.

0$100.001 - $.1,000,000

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST
Propeny Ownel$hlp/Dt!ea of Trust

VAL.UE

8

$100,

1 $1,600,000
&

IF APPUCA6L~. LIST DATE:

......-1--1-11. ---1---1.J!..
ACQUIRED

DISPOSEO

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DOver i1.0OD,OOO

o

FAIR

pl"(l~

NAnJRE F INTERe5T
Prope ty Own8~hiplP91Jd Of Ti'\l$t

o

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0

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0

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o leasehOld ===:::- 0"""'-------- D L$;!Ise -,;-:::::;:= o ""'.. --------~
TI'&. remlio'li~
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o area. ~ if a!kBtianBI &otisdule& rvporting in\'8li~1'It4 teal property
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are atlaQhed
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1

Cmnmenm:____________

~

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~

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Of.

FPPC Form 700 (201112012) 8<:h, "'2
FPPC TOII-Froo Holpllne: 8661275-3172 WWN.lppe.ca,gov

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FEB-14-2012 16:04 From:SENATOR MIMI WALTERS 9164459754

To: 815 301 8099

SCHEDULE A-2

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

Investments, Income, and ~s,se1ts

"",.,

~L'l

11<_:'[ i'k""io' F.c

~"

1••!Ufl

Name

of Business Entiti<Ds/

N'M ( /Pkt:[i&S

(Ownership Interest Is 10% or G,.>4te,,)

Entity. camplslrllt7e box, then go

to 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTMT'!'

MARKET VALUe

IF APPUCABLE. UST DATE;

IF APPUCABLE, UST DATE:

$0 - S1,Ugs
32.000 - $10,000
$10,001 _ $100,000
$100.001 - $1,000.000
Over $1,000,000
, "'ATtI"

'---''---'...:!!..
ACQUIRED

OP INVESTMENT

Sole propl1i!torahip

0

Partnership

""'"

o

",g.

~ve:k. $100,000

~.3

LIST T,E NM-,E nF EtlCH

B

ci G l)" .... Jr
J
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,(III
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SIN ... ~' SOUP .... Ic nF
~,
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,r

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flir!.

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S!iOO • $1,000

o P.rtne""~

POSITION

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.. 2 \D!:.NTJFY THE GPOSS INCOME. RECEI\EO nfoCI ~DE ,OUR PRO RATA
::OHARE ot- THE GRO';>3 It.COME IQ THE E~JTn'ITRUSTJ
~

o

INvESTMENT

'0 ___-;;:=_ __

,(OUR BUSINESS POSmON

o $Ii.

'---''---'...:!!..
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$1,000,000

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,,0,000

l'S

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_,
/'ll! /f61rtt~ ~ [}I~~,~ (lA
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t!)'
d)
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FAiRiMARKET VAlUE

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o .~OOO - ..$10.000
5101),000

~

'---'...-J.J1.. '---''---'...:!!..

10'OO1

ACQUIRED

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~ver S1,Ooo,ooo

DISPOSED

NATURe ()F INTEREST
Pr1:l1Xlrt:r Ow~l'$hjptOeed of Trust

o

o ws.held

--::-==
Yrsli!tMillillg

00111" _________

0-

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0""'",------fPPC F0ll11100 (~1 1/2D1 2) :sen. A-2

FPPC Talm." Help!;ne: 86G1276-3772 w.wI./ppc.ca.gov

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FEB-14-2012 16:05 From:SENATOR MIMI WALTERS 9164459754

P.17/2E

To: 815 301 8099

SCHEDULE A-2

700

CALIFORNJA FORM
riFf

Investments, Income, and

I

d

~I',,"II'-;:-.

_'11':'11',

of Business
(OwnlOrlIhip Interest is 10% or Gre,,,ter)

Entity, camp/lte the box, the" go 10 2

Entity, OOItlpIets HIe bale, then go /0 2
AC'I'tVITY

IF' APPUCASLE, LIST DATE:
~,OO[)

---,---,.J1..

- $10,ooD

$10,00'1

~

---'---'i1.
DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

S10.0,O.OO.

IF APPLICABLE, UST DATE:

---'---'.11..
ACQUIReo

--.l--.l..1!.
DISPOSED

*10.0,001 ~ $1.000.000
Ov.r'1,COD,GOD

I !!!~'lUf'E OF 'NVESTMENT

INVESTMENT

o Flattnerihip

~"'''.''''~ 0---==----

'1V

BUSINESS POSITION
~ ~

Il:I~NfJFY

~HARE

YOU~

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o

\150-$499
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o

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pOSITION

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.. !

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.. 4

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.,

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-

r:;t/«k one hoi;

o

MO~E ""

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o

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Entity. if InVC$ln'ler\t, ~

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As&eS8()('. Pateel Number or Streel Addr8i&. of Real PI'Qpe.rty

""...."1 .....'1 Nomber or SlrHtAddrees 01 Real Property

DsKriPtion I;If Busine" Ad:MIy ~
City I:IT Othftt Pt-.cisa L.ocIItion Of Real Property
FAIR MARKer VALUE

IF APPL.ICABLE, LIST DATE:.

IF APPLICABLE, UST DATE:

o $10,001 - S10ll,OOO
o O\lel' Sl.aoo,aOO
o

---'---'..ll..

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$100,001 - StooD,OOO

,ACQUIRED

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NATURe OF INTEREST
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o
o Sto,k
o h~. -;:;;==;;- D~'----------------Yn;, I'M\Iiniog
o .,.e attachedif additional schsdul8& reportir.g inve$tmI!!nIB or mal property
boX
I.e...

Ch~1(

DISPOSED

o

PaJtnenlilip

0011""---_____
addltlollal fich8dules teporlng invewnenlS

0(

real pRlpRrty

FPPC f<lnn700 (201112012) SCIl.A.2
FPPC TOil-Free Hefpllne; 666J275-3772; w.vw.fppc.ca.gov

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 568 of 665

Cardiff Partners, LLC

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

50.00%
25.00%
$40,000.00

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of
American Healthcare Recruiting, Inc
Axiologix Education Corporation
CommerceTel Corporation
Monarch Staffing, Inc.
S&W Seed Company

$40,000.00 or Greater:

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
Partners Bank of California

$40,000.00 or Greater:

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FEB-14-2012 16:05 From:SENRTOR MIMI WALTERS 9164459754

SCHEDULE A·2

~"'I~

"'JII I

~~

I-' ;:.

Name

Entily, r;ompltle the box, then GO fa Z

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

IF APPUCABlE. LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE,

---1---1..11-

usr DATE:
__L-1.it.

ACQUIRED

DISPOSEO

OF INveSTMBllf
Salt: Prql....r;hip

I~.',

riA,,'

~.

;t1/MI

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Gre,oIt.,,}

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700

CALIFORNIA FORI"

Investments, Income, and J?s;selts
of Business En'tith!srrru/ilts

en... on.

P.18 / 22

To: 815 301 8099

INVESTMENT

o PaI1I1ellhlp

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FE8-14-2012 16:05 Fr~m:SENATOR MIMI WALTERS 9154459754

To: 815 301 8099

SCHEDULE A·2

CALIFORNIA FORM

Investments, Income, and

f ..

ssets

,~

l'U~'H'''1. I'~",

I

to

700
t.

1\.

of Business EntitlesITr sts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Gre er)

o Business Enllty, C:tJtrI[JIele lhe (JWC, ttren go to 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY
IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE:

'-'I :;:-;:;:;- _SlO.ooo
$100,000

IF APPLICABLE. UST DATt;

----.1--1~

VALUE

I

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

---'..-IJi.

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II

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I ~\TUf\E OF l~veSTMENT
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0

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'irs _clled

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o
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Monarch Staffing, Inc. (Previously MT Ultimate Healthcare)
(includes wholly owned subsidiaries Drug Consultants Int'l, Drug Consultants and American Healthcare Recruiting)
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

40.10%
20.05%
$49,875.31

$49,875.31 or Greater:
Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of
Below are customers of Drug Consultants, Inc. (a subsidiary of Monarch Staffing, Inc.)
Chuckawalla State Prison
California Men's Colony San Luis Obispo
California Mens Facility Vacaville
Corcoran State Prison

Correctional Training Facility Soledad
California Rehabilitation Center Norco
California Substance Abuse Treatment Center

California State Prison Solano
Deuel Vocational Institution

High Desert State Prison
Ironwood State Prison.
Kern Valley State Prison
Mule Creek State Prison
North Kern State Prison
R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility
Salinas Valley Prison
San Quentin State Prison
Valley State Prison For Women
Wasco State Prison

Below are customers of American Healthcare Recruiting, Inc. (a subsidiary of Monarch Staffing, Inc.)
Anesthesiologist Associates, Inc.
Coalinga State Prison
Corcoran State Prison
California Substance Abuse Treatment Center
High Desert State Prison
kern Valley State Prison
North Kern State Prison
Pelican Bay State Prison
Rapid City Regional Hospital
R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility
California State Prison - Sacramento
Sonora Regional Medical Center
San Quentin State Prison
Salinas Valley State Prison
Warren Clinic, Inc
Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
$49,875.31 or Greater:
Below are Lending Institutions of Drug Consultants, Inc. (a subsidiary of Monarch Staffing, Inc.)
Crestmark Bank Company
Below are Lending Institutions of American Healthcare Recruiting, Inc. (a subsidiary of Monarch Staffing, Inc.)
Advanced Payroll Funding, LTD

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FEB-14-2012 16':06 Fr~m:SENATDR MIMI £.¥lLTERS 9164459754

To: 815 301 8099

SCHEDULE A·2
Investments, Income, and 4.siselts
of Business

CALIrORNIA rORM
~"If'

o TrUst, go to 2

II(I'L f<;:.'(

Name

/lftM(

(Ownership Interest is 10% or GI'E!ljtE!r)

Ch~~

"'~L

r.o;;

700
~'M

"10 I

Iu~

lY;\!u,,,,,,,.. Entity, ecmJftle the 00)(, then go to 2

IF APPUCABlE. UST DATE

--'--'-ll...

--'--'-ll...

ACQUIRED

OF INVESTME~
Sole Proprietomnlp 'fYPartnerihiP

0--".,..,---

""'"

BUSINESS posmON
~

.. rOENTI,",. THe:

"HARE e'f'

G~O..,;'

(tleQ, E REC(:I"H' l,riCLUDE rUUP'

TH~ G~0SS INCO~~E

o

--'--'-ll...

DISPDSED

--'--'-ll...

ACQUIRED

INVESTMEN~

..,... artnersh~

DISPOSED

0--"7."'"--

P~O ~;'T~

!.Q THE ENTlT (Thl.;:;TI

•

$1D,001 - :5100,000

~VER $10Q.QOD

... .:j.

IN\E:-,TrlENTS AND \lTERESTS IN REAL PROPErj( "'ELD 1") THE
BUt:I'.ES", I;:~TlTY OR TRUST

Chadr DM boJt~

o INVESTMENT

o

-

o

R.EAL PR,OFlERTY

Name rlt Busine6$ Entity. I InVf$~flt,. QI::
Pi!rcgl NiJn'lWit or Sfteel Address of RHI

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R~

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ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INTEREST

OL....h~d

===c

LIST DATE:

--,--,.J!. --,--,.n.

05100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver 11.000,000

o ProP*rtr Ownsr1hlplDHd

9v;in,* N:tillitt At
of Real PlVpgrty

PA!:CI&e: location

Property
~f APPUCABLE.

FAIR MARKET VALU!;

o $2.000 ••'0,000
0$10,001 - $toO,O(IO
Qf Tru"

PROPERTY

............ Percol Number or Strnt Addr8$& a[ Real Pmpe:rty

Pro~ny

OO$CriptiOn Of Bualneg Activity .w:

City, or 0Iher Precla lot4Ition Df

~EAL

DISPOSEO

o Slack

o 01he' _ _ _ _ _ _ __

IF ~PPLICABLE. LIST DATE:

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Os"",,,

o 01h.' ___ ____
~

YlS.~

o Cl1eek box
,(6 ...chad

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":_'~";'-';::.: addiliOnai SCtIedu!es reporting tnveslmE!l'll$ Of teal prOperty

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Monarch Say Associates, LLC

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

37.50%
18.75%
$53,333.33

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of
Legent Clearing, LLC

$53,333.33 or Greater:

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
None

$53,333.33 or Greater:

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 574 of 665
Schedule 0
Income - Gifts

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POUTICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name
r--:7"-~,-':-,":;--'";7~~':''''!'T7":Y;::;;;-'~-~:---:-Tl

L:~~LU~~~~.~,~[~~~.tiel~

CTIA-The Wireless Association

Mimi Walters

Sacramento
1400 16th St, NW, Ste 600,
Washington, DC 20036
Pier 35, Ste 202, San Francisco

Administration
20036 Wireless Industry Trade Assoclation

02/23/11

California New Car Dealers

1415 L Street, Ste 700, Sacramento

94133 Educational Forums addressing
3/3/11 & 3/4/11
environmental & economic infrastructure
issues
95814 Lobbyist Employer
03/29/11

Association
Farmers Group, Inc
California Building Industry
Association

1415 L St, Ste 1200, Sacramento
1215 K St., Ste 1200, Sacramento

95814 Lobbyist Employer
95814 Lobbyist Employer

Pala Band of Mission Indians

35008 Pala Temecula Rd, Pala, CA

UCLA State Government Affairs

10920 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1500, Los
Angeles, CA

Canfomia Foundation on the
Environment & the Economy

$

96.92

$

416.58

Reception

Water Roundtable Conference, Hotel
accommodation, food & drink,

$

107.52

Cocktail Reception and Dinner

04/12/11
04/26/11

$
$

57.65
101.62

Reception
Dinner

92059 Pala Casino

04129/11

$

162.00

Dinner for Senator Walters and David Walters

90024 Government Affairs

11/19/11

$

400.00

Football Game Tickets, including pre-game, for
Senator Walters, David Walters and their 2 sons,
Tristan and OJ

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STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS
COVER PAGE

APR - 2 2013

AMENDMENT'

Please type or po"nl in ink.

c

NAME OF FILER

tLAST)

(FIRm ,e

I'll

11

~

111 I

i

Mimi

Walters

tMlOOLE)

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K.

1. Office, Agency, or CourtAgency Name

,"

.'
l

' ..... '.
1·' I
I

,

State Senate
DIVISion, Board, Department. DIStrict, IT appilCabte

Your Position

District 33

State Senator

_/

... II fiting lor multiple positIOns, list below

Of

on an attachment.

Position, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Agency: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~-------

2. Jurisdiction of Office (Check allaasl one box)

o Judge or Court Comm~sioner (Statewide Jurisd~tion)
o County 01 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

I)i State

o Multi-County _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o City 01 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

3. Type of Statement (Check alleasl one box)

I8J

Annual: The

pe~

o

covered Is January I, 2011, through

·or·

o
o

IS

January 1, 2011, through the date 01

teavlng office

o The

Assumiog Office: Date assumed ----.1----.1 _ _ __

pe~

covered is ----.1----.1,_ _ _ _ through

the date 01 leaving office.

Caodtdale: Etectlon Year _ _ _ _ __

Office sought. il different than Part 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

~

Check applicable schedUles or "None,"

o

o The perioc covered

The pefiOC covered is ----.1----.1,_ _ _ _ through
December 31. 2011.

4. Schedule Summary

I8J
I8J

Leavtog Olfice: Date LeI! ----.1----.1,_ _ __
(Check one)

Deoember 31, 2011.

o
o

Schedute A·1 - /llVeslmenls - schedute aHached
Schedute A-2· InvL'slmcnls - schedute attached
Schedute B . Real Property - schedule aHached

o

Total number of pages including this cover page:

I8J

_10=,__

Schedute C • Income, Loans. & Bus(ness Posi/ions - schedute attached

Schedute D • Income· Gins - schedule attached
Schedute E - Income - G,fis - Travel Paymellls - schedule altached

·or·
None· No reportable rnleresls

011

any schedule

t certily under penalty 01 peljury under the taws 01 the Stale 01 Catilornia thall

Dale Signed

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STATEMENT Of ECONOMIC INTERESTS
F :, \; ~ -

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lJ I, ..... -

:.COVER PAGE

A PUBLIC DOCUMENT

1<'"

1',"1 '1

1 1013.ca

Pleese Iype or prinl in ink,
IlAST)

NAME OF FILER

IMlDDLE)

Walters

K.

Mimi

1. Office, Agency, or Court
Agency Name
State Senate
Division, Board, Department, District, il applkable

Your PosHion

District 33

State Sanator

... II filing lor multiple posnions, list beklw or on an attachment.
~enq

_____________________________________

Posilion: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

2. Jurisdiction of Office (Check al lea51 one box)

o Judge

IZl Siale
D Mu",-Counly _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____
D C,ly 01 _________________________________

01

Court Commissioner (Statewide Jurisdiction)

D Counly 01 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
D Other ________________________________

3. Type of Statement (Check al lea51 one box)

IZl

D

Anoual: The period covered is January t. 2Ot2. through
December 31, 20t2_
-OT-

o The period covered ~ January t, 20t2. Ihrough the dale 01

The period covered is -----1-----1_____ Ihrough
December 31. 2012_

D

Leavlog OffIce: Dal8 Left -----1-----1 ______
(Check one)
Isaving office.

o The period covered

Assurnlog OffIce: Dale assumed -----1-----1_ _ __

~

-----1-----1 _ _ _ _ through

the date 01 leaving office.

D

Candldale: Election year __________

and office soughl, IT differenllhan Part t: _________________

4. Schedule Summary
~

Check applfcable schedules or "None."

IZl
III
D

Total number of pages including this cover page: _ _ __

o

Schedule A·l • InveSiment5 - schedule attached

IZl
D

Schadule A·2 • Investments - schedule attached
Schadule B • Real Property - schedule attached

o

Schedule C - Income, Loans, & Business

Pos~lons

- schedule attached

Schadule 0 • Income - Gills - schedule attached
Schedula E • Income - Giffs - Travel Paymenls - schedule attached

-OT-

None - No repor1"b)e, IIltefL'5/S on any schedule

5. Verification
(d)(5)

herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete. I acknaMedge this is a public document.

I certify uoder penalty 01

pe~ury

uoder the laws of lhe Slate 01 Califor

Dale Signed 03/01/2012
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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CAUFORNIAFORM

700

FAllil pOlitiCAl PRAC,ICES COMMISSION

Name

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)

Mimi Walters

Do nol attach brokerage or financial sle/amenls,
...

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

~CRI

Northwest Venture Association

Bridge Fund

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

VC Fund

VC Fund

FAIR MARK[T VALUE

o
o

FAIR MARKET VALUE

III $10.001

$2,000 ' $10.000

o

SHXlOOl . $1,000,000

o
o

- $100,000

OVC!I S H)OO 000

S2,ooo . S10,000

III S10,001

S1oo.oo1 . S1,ooo,000

Dover S1.ooo,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

III

III S'oc'

o

0

510d'.

D1hcl - - - - - : : : - - . . . , - - - - - -

,o.,.,nrtwl
PSnlH:!fsllip 0 Income Received 01 SO • $499
Inconm Received 01 $500 or MOle IRepon

o

o

0 enhe, -------,:,---,---,----I[)c<;rrlbcl

PilnilClShiP

011 Sclred(J1t> [)

Ir APPLICABLF, LIST DATE.

0

Income Rrx;eivcd 01 SO . $499

o Income R('{;Qlved 01 $500 or Morc

---1---1-.1L

on Schedule C)

---1---1-.1L

ACQUIRED

DISPOS[D

ACQUIRED

or BUSINESS ENTITY
Madrona Partners

or BUSINESS
Oigltal Map

... NAM[

NAM[

[NTITY

CrN[RAL or SCRIPTION or BUSINrss I\C TIVITY

GEN[RAL D[SCRIPTIDN OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

VC Fund

Services

rl\IR MARKFT VALUE

o
o

$2,000 .

Dover

SlCHJ.OOl - $1,000.000

NATURE

o

FAIR MARKrT VALUE

III $10,001

smooo

or

o
o

- $100,000

S 1.000,000

IDI':.u~)V)

0

o

III SlO,001

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121

0 O'ne, -----:::-..,...,-----

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. S1oo,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
S10ck
DIIIL'( _ _ _ _ _-:::--:--,-_ _ _ __

INVFSTMENT

III 510"

o

Income RC'CCNCd 01 $0 • $499
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Ir API'LiCABLr, LIST DATE'

0
o Income: Rec-cived 01 SO . S499
o Incordc RCCUIVLod 01 S500 01 More IR~po.1 on Schedule CI
(Dc~rrrb('1

PanOCfshlP

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE'

---1---1-.1L

---1---1-.1L

---1---1-.1L

---1---1-.1L

ACDUIRED
...

IR~porI

If APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

---1---1-.1L
...

- S1oo,ooo

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAMF OF

BU~INESS

ENTITY

...

CRI Partners
GrNFRAL

GVI

l)F~CRIPTIDN

OF BUSINFSS ACTIVITY

VC Fund
S2.OOO

GEN[RAL DESCRIPTION or BUSINESS ACTIVITY

VC Fund

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

III S10 001

$10000

0$100001

$1.000,000

S100.OOO

DOver S1,ooo,000

o
o

S2.oo0 . S10,000

III sm001

S1oo,001 . S1,oooooo

Dover S1,000000

NATURE OF INV[STMENT

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

III ;'oc,

III

SlOck

0

o

PilrlOL'(~hip

0

. S1oo,000

o

PCl111'r('1 ~hrp

0 O'he' ------::::--:c-:----IDI"rt.l~)
0

o

Income RC'(eivcd 01 SO - S499
Inconre ReceIVed 01 S500 01 MOlc IRlIPOn on Schoo(J/t> [I

IF APPLICABLE=" LIST DATE"

o

DII1Q1 - - - - - - - , ; ; ; : : : - : : - ; : : ; - - - - - (Oc~I1'lJld

Incomt! ReceivLod 01 $0 - S499
Income Rereived 01 $500 or MOle IR~

Of!

SChedule Cr

Ir APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

---1---1-.1L

---1---1-.1L

---1---1-.1L

---1---1-.1L

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIREO

DISPDS[D

Commenls: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CAUFORNIAFORM
fA~R

700

PQUHCJ'U. PRACTICES COMM SS!ON

Name

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)

Mimi Walters

Do nol attach brokerage or financial slalemenls .
...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

...

Management Energy, Inc. (MMEX) .

Comeast Corp

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Energy

CablelTelecommunications

rAIR MARKET VALUE

o

o
o

$2.000 ' $10,000
. $1.000,000

III SHXJ.(XJl
NATUR[

III

o

or

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

$10,001 . $100.000

INVESTMENT

Olhc!I - - - - - : : : - - : - - , - - - - - IOfl'>®ol
PanlX!fshlp 0 Income Received or SO - \499
Income Roceived 01 $500 Of More IRepon 011 Schedule C)

o

----1----1....1L

ACQUIR[O

DISPOSED

Trans-Pacific Aerospace Co. (TPAC)

o

on Schedule C)

NAM[ OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Goldman Sachs
Investment

rAIR MARKFT VALUE

o
o

\2,000 - $10 000
$100.001 . $1,000,000

FAIR MARKrT VALUE

o

$10,001 - $100.000

SlO.001 . S1oo,000

DOvel S1,ooo,000

NATURE or INVESTM[NT Bonds

5mck

0

Pdnnci ship

o
o

o Income Rccctvcd 01 $0 • $499
o Income ReccivLod 01 $500 01 Mow IReport on Sch8d(Jie C)

-----:;;--c-;------

OlhQl

o

S2,000· $10000
. S1,ooo,ooo

III S1oo,001

OV('f S 1 ,000,000

NATURr OF INVrSTMENT
IO".,rlrOO)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE'

Slock

121 D1h~ - - - - - : : : : - " . - , - - - - o Income Received 01 $0 . $499
o Income Recoived 01 $500 01 MOle IReport Qn 5c1ff!du1e [)
I~trlbcl

PannClshtp

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

----1----1....1L

----1----1....1L

----1----1-.1L

----1----1....1L

ACQUIRED
...

IR~

GENERAL OrSCRIPTION or BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Aarospace

o

III Olhcl - - - - - : : : - - : . . , . . . - - - - 101~""lIJcI

SlOck

Pnnnefship o Income Received 01 SO . S499
Income Received 01 S500 01 MOJe

ACQUIRED
...

G[NrRAL 01 SCRIPTION or BUSINFSS ACTIVITY

III

S1,ooo,000

----1----1-.1L

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

III

OVOI

IF APPLICABLL LIST DATE:

----1----1-.1L

o

S10,001 . S1oo,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT Bonds

o
o

0

Siock

o
o

S2,000· SlO,ooo
. S1,000,000

III S1oooo1

DVQI $1,000000

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE:

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME OF BUSINESS F"NTITY

...

Axiologix Education Corp (AXLX)

Tyco Intematlonal

l,[NFRAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINFSS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Educational Software
FAIR Mf\RKE1 VALUE

o

III

$100001· $1.000,000

NATURF or
Siock

III

o

Manufacturing/Services

o
o

S2,000 . S10 000

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

S10,001 - S1oo,000
OVUf

III

$1,000,000

INVr~ TMENT

0

011)('1

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IRepon on Schedule

$10_001 - S100,000
OV('I

$1.000 000

NATURF OF INVESTMFNT Bonds
Siock
Olhcl _ _ _ _ _

-----=-_--,-_____

IDw.(.utJ.e1
P3nnCI.,llip 0 Intome RcceivLod 01 SO - S499
Income Recoived 01 S500 or MOle

o
o

o
o

$2.000 . SlO,ooo
S1oo,001 . S1,000000

C)

=-_..,..._____

III

10c~c"b-c1

Pnnnel ship 0 Income RewivLod 01 $0 . $499
Income RecelVl!d 01 $500 or MOle IReport on SL'tl<!r1.J1e CI

o

Ir APPLICABLL LIST DATE:

----1----1-.1L

----1----1-.1L

----1----1-.1L

----1----1-.1L

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CALIFORNIA FORM
FAlR PDt. HeAL PRAcm:p;

700

CQM"'!S~tH<l

Name

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)

Mimi Walters

Do nol attach brokerage or financial slalemenls.
...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Alderox Inc
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Industrial Supply Company
rAIR MARKET VALUE

o
o

III

$2,000· smooo
0$100001. $1,000.000

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o
o

$10,001 . $100 000
Qvel 51,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o
o

Pennership

DOver S1,ooo,ooo

S10.oo1 - S100 000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

0 Income Recoived 01 SO - $499
Incolll£' Received 01 5500 or More IRepon on Sc/1ed(Jie C)

0

PannClsh1p

o

IF APPLICABLE. LIST OATE:

0

o

0Ihe< - - - - - - : : : - - - - - , - , - - - - -

10l'SUlbc1
Income RL'Ullved 01 so· S499
Income Rc-ceived 01 S500 01 Mow IReporT

Of! &mdultl

C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

3~.JL

---1---1.JL

ACQUIR[D

...

o

S1oo,001 . S1,ooO,000

o 51oe'
o

001"", -------;-;,--,--:----1[k">U·b(J)

510"

S2,OOO· S10.ooo

DiSPOSeD

or BUSINESS
Oata Logic Int'I

NAME

ENTITY

...

(,rNFRAL D[SCRIPTION or BUSINFSS ACTIVITY

NAME OF BUSINESS [NTITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSIN[SS ACTIVITY

Technology
rAIR MARKrT VALUE

III

o

o
o

$2,000 • 510,000

S1(XJ.(XJl ·51,000,000

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o
o

$10.001 . 5100,000
OVCf 51.000,000

NATUR[ OF INVESTMENT

o 51oe'
o

0

Pilnl1Cf~

0

o
o

S2,ooo - SlO,ooo
S1oo,001 - S1,ooo,ooo

SlO,001 - S100,ooo
DVef S1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o 51oe'
o

0,,,,,, - - - - - - - ; - ; : - - : - , - - - - IOn~r;nt)()1

Inconm Received of $0 . $499

Pannefship

o Income Rocoived 01 5500 01 Mofc IRepM on Sct1edule C)

Ir APPLICABLl', LIST DAT[:

0 OIhOi -----:::==----10L"5orbol
o Income ReceIVed 01 SO - S499
o Incolnl' ReccIVL'tl 01 S500 01 More IRepiJf1 00 Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DAT[

~~.JL
...

---1---1.JL

---1---1.JL

---1---1.JL

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME

or

BUSINESS ENTITY

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

GENERAL DFSCRIPTIDN OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL

FAIR MARKET VALUF

o
o

o

S2,000

0$10,001 . $100,000

o

DVCr $1000,000

NATURF OF INVrSTMFNT
Slmk

PiInIlL'I~hIP

0
0

o

DII-.cr

OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

S10_OOO

0$100001. S1,OOO,OOO

o
o

DESCRIPTlm~

o
o

S2,OOO· $10,000
S1oooo1 - $1,000,000

S10_oo1 . S1oo,000
DV('I S1,ooo,000

NATURE OF INVFSTMENT

------0--------

10uO-Q'tJ.c)
Income Reccrvud of SO - S<199
Income Recfllved 01 S500 01 MOIL' IRepon on SCneDuie C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

o S'oc'
o

0

P<lI1nef~hlp

0

o

OII,N - - - - - " , -__- - - - -

10c:Arrt>e)
Inco'nc Rei crvcd 01 $0 . S499
Inc.ornr' Rr:CCIVf'd 01 $500 or MOIl' lFi'epotT

Of!

Schedule CI

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DAT[

---1---1.JL

---1---1.JL

---1---1.JL

---1---1.JL

ACDUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

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SCHEDULE A·2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
.. , BUSIN[SS ENTLfY OR TRUSt

~~~~~~~~~~~~~2°~~~~~~~lM
D
ra
M. BU5inc5~

N"me

Ad

Addwss tBus/nell Address Acceptable)

Check one

Cheel< one
D Trus1. go ro 2

TIU51. go

Enljly, complete the bolC, then ,,0 ra 2

2

D

Business Entity, comp/ere rhe box, /hen go to 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION or BUSINESS ACTIVITY

AI

~
o

o
o

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE'

MARKrT VALUE
O· $1,999
$2.000· S10J)OO
$10,001 . $100,000
SHXHXJl . $1,000,000

---1---1-ll.
ACqUIREO

OVCf $1.000,000

NATUR[

o

or

INvrSTMFNT

0

Panlllll':>hip

PilnllCfshlp

lDE:NftfV THE GROSS lNCOMl RECEIVED II1iICtuOE YOUR PRO RATA

m THE

0

Prr)Plit'IOI~hiP

Sole

SHARE OF THE: GROSS 1Nt:-OME

o
o '500· S1.ooo
o

$10,001 . $100 000
) { OVER SHXJ,OOO

DISPOSED

0 ----"OiiC"".,C---

m THE ENllfYJTRUSn

o

SO - S499

S10,001 . Sloo,ooo
DOVER Sloo,ooo

Sl,ool . S10,ooo

0$1.001 - $10000

.. 1 US! THE NAME OF EACH R'EPORfMlE SINGLE SOURCE Of

o

ACQUIRED

Ii" l' IOENTIf'-{ THE GR-oSS. INCOME' R£C£H1fO III!IClUO£ VOlm PRO RATA

£.NTrfVITRUST}

o

0'0. $499

---1---1-ll.

---1---1-ll.

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

SHARE Of lHE C:iROSS INCOME

o "DO . S1.000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

NATUR[ OF INV[STMENT

Soh' ProprlelOI':>hrp

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION
Ii!' 2:

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$0· Sl.999
S2,OOO· S10,000
SlO.OO1 • Sloo,ooo
S100,001 . Sl,ooo,ooo
Ove.- Sl,ooo,ooo

INCOME Of S13,oaD OR MORE

Ii"

J LIST THE NAfdE OF t:ACH REPORTABLE SINGLE 50URCt or

""-"1 .... 11 a ~~p;Jl~I'" ~l';e"1 § """"~~~"""l

INCOO£ Of' SlO,Ol'lO 00 MORE ;AltM~ ~ ~"1""'~1" ~I..:rl

g

"""""'''''1J

None

SEE LIST

-

.. -4

-----

m\!,ESfM£~lS

w::

lEASEO
Checll one OOIC

I\N,O tNlt;l'It;Sl';; U... R;£Al.. POOPfRfV HE;Ul ORc
THe: flUSlNESS ENTITY 00 TRUST

-. -4

0

~()J..ltNtt

~ INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

Th.CdtN"u:>6t It:.?

N~ffi(' 01 Business EmilY, II Invc~1mcrTl, Q[
A'j~c~~or'., P;llCd Numbul 01 SlrCC1 Addlc~~

.:; Y?CGMS

or Reill Propeny

MARKr T VALUE

o
o

---1---1-ll. ---1---1-ll.
ACQUIRrO

NATURE or INTEREST
r'ro-pcny OVlnr~rshiplDDI~ 01 Tiusl

o(SIOCk

DISPOSED

o

Pi:Hlner"l~

00'00 - -_______

o

e./Dl-uT7 "N

~VlCgS

O{'sLllplron 01 Bu.,lness Aclivuy JJi
Cuy Of OIhf!1 Ple{:jse Locallon 01 Real PIOperry

IT APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

Sl00 001 $1.000 000
1)(1r'l $1,000.000

REAL PROPERTY

ElY~/N6I31£1N6r

(Jp'>ClIPIIC)l1 01 BlI',rnes., ALlivuy Q[
Cflyor OIrn..'1 r'ICLr.,I' Localion 01 R('ill Propeny

2,000 1010.000
SlO,OOl . Sloo,ooo

0

Name 01 B:)sltlCss ErTllly, illll1'eslmenl, ~
A~~~or'~ Pmcel Numbor or StrcQ( Addlcss 01 Real Propcny

£/VG IIV6t?£,Ng

~
o

ANt) lNTERESTS IN REAL PROPER't'f HEW OR

HM{fl.in THE BUSINESS £Nfnv OR must
Check one bID:

~NV[STMENT

A R

IN'V£51MEJn~

Yr., rcm.1ong

CllL'ck bo~ il ,lddilional schedules wponlng ilwoslmerTls 01 real property
d.rc <lllnched

~ MARKET VALUE
~$2.ooo. S10,000
$mool . Sloo,ooo
$100.001 . S1.ooo,ooo
OVL'I Sl,ooo.ooo

o
o
o
o
o
o

IF APPLICABL[, LIST OAT[

Ac.QUIRrO

NATURE or INTrRES T
PlOpcny DwnCf';hiplDef!d 01 TI usl
LOIl'>ehold -:,---__
Yr., 1I!lTli\Jnw.g

o

olsposro

~OCk
"'he< - - - - - - - - -

Check oox It ilddillonal schedult~sleponing inveslmcrTls 01 leal prOpClly
ale ,lllacl'tCd

Commenls: _______________________

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• Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 581 of 665

5T1 Group, Inc.
(lnclude~ wl)olly owned subsidiaries Systems Evolution, Inc. and Solana Technologies, Inc.)
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

95.00%
47.50%
$10,526.32

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of
Agile Consulting, LLC
Comptroller of Public Accounts
San Antonio Independent School District
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas Education Agency

$10,526.32 or Greater:

lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
None

$10,526.32 or Greater:

r-.

•

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-

SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

FA:R J'lDt.,:",t;Ai l'RACllCES COMM!SI'!>lflN

Name

!/L/f',1/ Wkt-1Z~

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

MV ,• 1.- J". f!-.

(!,e,N
NDmf1

~t:'a?

B/R.C11 ~4&,t:)&>

AJJ:L

Addmss /BuSlness Addross Acceprable)
Check one
D Tru,>1, go ro 2

D

1 BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

~

.. 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

....

""

-

Name

AddlCss /8usiltBSS Address Accepreble)

qUl#O

Chedl one
D Tlu5-l, go ro 2

,,0 to 2

Bu~lncss Enwy, comp/ere the box, Ihen

700

CALlf'ORNIAFORM

D

Business Ell1oy, complele the box, then

,,0 ro 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION or BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

It- ~ '!l e:T2-n $/ /If6,
FAIR Mf\RKET VALUE

Ir APPLICABL[, LIST DATE:

B

----1----1-ll.

21 '0 . $1.9"

S2,000· SlO 000
$10.001 - S100.OOO
OS100001 $1 Dotr OO{.l
IJvpr Sl,OOO.ooo

B

----1----1-ll.

ACQUIRED

olsposro

o

----1----1-ll.

----1----1-ll.

ACQUIRFO

OISl'OSEO

o

QtURr or INVr~ TM[NT
P,rn[ll'r~hIP 0 Sole PfOpOVIOfShip

0

NATURE OF INV[STMENT
Panoci ship
Sole PIOplH..'1ursrlrp

o

OUII'!

IYOUR BUSIN[SS POSITION
rn

m

o
o

SO ' S499

TI S500 • Sl.ooo

o

0

Oill('!

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

.. 2: IDEfi-ITiFY THE MOSS lNCOME ftECfIVJ::O Ur-,JCLUDE YOUR PRO RAtA
SHARE QF
E GROSS mCOME:
THE ENfITV!TRUSn

~

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE
SO· Sl,999
S2,000· S10.OOO
$mool ' Sloo.ooo
$100001 - Sl,oooooo
OW'I Sl.ooo,ooo

o
o

-----

:1: IDENTIFY THE GROSS UIlCOME RECEl'IfED !lNCHJfiE YOUR PJ:l:Q RATA

•

Si-tARE Of THE GROSS INCOME:

o
o
o

$10.001 . Sloo,ooo
OVER Sloo,ooo

0$1,001. S10000

o
o

SO - S499
S5OO· Sl.ooo
Sl,ool - $10000

m THE

ENTll'ttfRUST,

S10,001 - Sloo,ooo
OVER Sloo,ooo

JUST ilf( NAME-Of EACH REPORTABLe: SINGH SOURCE Of'
INCOME OF S10.OOl1 OR MaiU, lkl~'b ~ ~"~""l! 3t_I'llg<=yt~,

o

None

-

III!o

-

-4 !N"VESTMENT5 ANn r.'jn~ESf5 IN REAL P~OPEEHV HHO 00
LEASED BY THE BUSINESS ,emirv 00 TRUST
Ched~ one box

o

INV[STMENT

N,-lIIl1_' 01 Brr~llIe~"
As'>C'",ur-~ P,lILei

OREAL PROPERTY

ErrlrlY 111I1ve';lnrcr~ Ql.
Nurnbl'l or Slleel Addle',,> 01 Rerrl Propcny

..

!N:'iJfSfM!UjJf$ AND 1!\'TERESTS lr.l REAL PROPUUV HHD OR
LaSEO .lit( UtE BtHilNESS ENTIT¥ OM l'RUST
Checll one bOl(o
~.

o

o

INV[STMENT

Brr~rne$s
A~sr~sso(~ PI.IICel

Nwnr' 01

R[AL PROPERTY

Emny il IrlvcslffiCnl. jJl
Numbel or Slicel Addres~ 01 Real Propeny

Ol':-,crlplrorr 01 BU'i-lnf's$ ACllvr1y JJi
Clly Of Onr!'r PII'ClSL' LO('alroll of RpClI PIOPL'fly

OI.'scrrplion 01 Business AClivrly ~
Diy or Dlhel PI (,OW LOCilllorr 01 Real Propc'ny

r A1R MARI\[ T VALUE
$:1,000 . S10 000
0110,001 $100000
$loo.(H)l $1.000.000
Ovr~r S1.ooo,ooo

o
o

Ir APPLICABLE LIST OAT[-

o

----1----1-ll. ----1----1-ll.

8

ACQUIR[O

NATURE or INHR[ST
Plopr!ny OvmershrplO~I!d 01 TIUS'!

o

o
o
o

Ln,I'>vllold

-;;:-,--,==-::Yr', 1I'm:nnmg

Siock

OISPOS[O

o

Pannclshrp

001"'" - - - - - - - -

CII('{;k box il iJddilronal schcduiL's leporting inVr!S1rTtClnS or leal pmpclly
(lre 3111!f;hed

Ir APPLlCAf3LE. LIST OAT[

FA1R MARKn VALUE
S2,000· S10,000
Smool . Sloo.ooo
Sloo,ool . S1.ooo,ooo
OYCI Sl,ooo.Ooo

B

ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INT[REST
Propeny OwnI!r';hipIOeed r'll Tilisl

o

o
o
o

Leasehold

o
y,s

ulsposr 0

SIO(-k

OIhL' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

rL'm:r~ng

CII!Xk box if ilddilion(ll schl-'dules leportillg inves1mell1s or leal plopcny'
air, il1'Iilched

Commenls: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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FPPC Advice Email: advice6)1Ippc.ca.gov
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I .

SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM
fAIR i>O;J;J,M:::Ab PRACHClE5

COMM;Sglm~

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
to 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

t;()t:o B11lU111==-1@ jl./ewf'~tlr ~t=7te1+
~

Address ,8USlIIBSS Addl8lS AcceprabJe)

Check one
TIII~I. go 10 2

Check one

D

EI!lily, complere Ihe

bOl(,

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Gz Ps

I

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DAT[-

--.i --.i.ll.

--.i--.i.ll.

ACqUIR[D

UISPOSEO

o

$499

$1,000
0$1001 $10,000

o

--.i--.i.ll.

ACQUIRED

0

Pro~k."OI'>hip

Sole

DISPOSED

0

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nu:

o
o

Of EACH REPORTABLE SINGH SQURCE: OF

or S Hl,ooO OR MORE (AlllW"" ~'i'..,;n" ~_ '1.,""'........!)'1

'jmm: PRO RATA

'" 1.. IOONTlI!''r!' THE Gfl:QSS INCOME REC£l!JED (INCLUDE
SHAR.E Of'
GROSS INCOME
THE ENTffVifRU5T}

m

0,0. \499

$10,001 - $100,000
DOVER SHXl,OOO

ITS500

NA,~E

--.i--.i.ll.

!YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

IO£NT~Y 114£ CiROSS U'4COME McEN£O nNCtuDE VOUR PRO RATA
SMAR[ -OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ fH~ ENTITViT"RUS-n

INCOME

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE'

OF INVESTMENT

li~Ii."""I"e'''hiIP

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

,. 1 liST THE

""""Nt,,, ACTIVITY

$1,000,000

0

iX".$O

Errllly, complere Ihe 00", Ihen go ro 2

L.:J,\lW.Wl - $1,000,000

or INV[STMENT
Pllnner~hrp
Solo ProprH...'1or~hip

,. l

OF

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$0. $1,999
$2,000 ' $10,000
$10 001 . $100,000

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o

~ Buslncs ....

go ro 2

,..,.""c:.,. L. n

...,-£.fic¥-t '"6

MARKET VALUE
. $1.999
\2,000 $10.000
$10,001 . $100.000
$100,001 $1.000 000
Uver $1.000 000

D TIU~1,

rhen go ra 2

0$10,001 . $100 000
ROVER $100 000

$500 - $1.000
$1.001 . $10,000

--

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--

---

1i>.4 INVESTMENTS ANI) INlfRfS1S IN Rt:Jll PROP£RTV HElD 00

lEASED

m THE tlll&lNESS E1<lftTV OR TRUS"T

t£ASEO..in THE BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST
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o

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.. .t ~Vt:51Me:~.nS ANI) l~tERESTS IN REAl PROPERTV HElO OR

o

OREAL PROPERTY

o

Buslnc~~ ErrlllY, iI
A~~u~!:.OI's P<Jlcel Number

N;rrne of

B-u:-'1I)(:5~ Enilly, il IIwe~1merrl. jJl
A',',c,>,>or'~ PDlwl Number or Sllcel Addlc",>

INV[STMENT

Nt:lme 01
01 Real Propel1y

REAL PROPERTY

Irlv('sln1errl, jJl
01 SueCl Addlc~s 01 Redl Plopcny

Oc,>crlpllon 01 Blr,>rnc~,> AC1iv~y JJi
Cily 01 O1hCl PIL'Ci:;c Locil1lOn 01 RCflI PIO!X'f1y

OesulPlion 01 Bu~incss AClivily U!.
Cny or Olhel Pledsc LocB1ion of Reel PfOpCl1y

rAIR MARKeT VALUe
$2,000 - $10 000
$10001 $100.000
$100,001 $1000000
DOver $1000 000

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
0$10001. $100,000
$100,001 . $1,000_000
Ovr'r $ 1,000 000

IF APPLICABL[ LIST OATL

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r'rupl'rI)' OWIII~,.,nrp10cr~d 01 TrU~,1

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dre i1l1;rcl1l'rJ

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ACQUIR[O

8

OI'iPOsro

NATUR[ or INT[RrST
r'lnp',rly Ownm'>hrplDe-ed 01 Tins:

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Commenls: _______________________

FPPC Form 700 (2012/201 3) Sdl A-2
FPPC AdVice Emilil' advil.eQPlppc.ca.gov
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Cardiff Partners, LLC

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure
Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of
BMSI, Inc.

50.00%
25,00%
$20,000.00
$20,000.00 or Greater:

CommerceTel Corporation

lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
Partners Bank of california

$20,000.00 or Greater:

.

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
~

... 1 BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

1 BUSINESS ENTITV OR TRUST

Q)nJ

w /r .1N~1ft!£.'St"MifJZJA-N J!.. WltI--7?#$

NafT)('

NolANl1ut i31f-'L~ T¥IL 6~DVP
Nnme

~ "PI?T!P'2..J4. n()N

Po /lvr.• Ul6.IJNI1 IJ iblI.J~L :3

flddrrr.,., fBusrness Address Acceprebre)

Gh~ne

o

Trust, go ro 2

CfU77

Busrnc-ss Enlny. comprere

me

bo~.

then go

Check

o

to 2

G[N[RAL O[SCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

~PIIt.-IfT"IMJ

Po/1'fT

•

Addwss (BuS/rress Address Acceprabre)

LA6()~/'fI/lI4V,

C(U77

one
Trust, go ro 2

~ Business Entity, comprere rhe bo-\:. rhen goo 10 2

or

GENERAL OFSCRlpTION

BUSINESS ACTIVITY

(!..eN SO' I--n IV Gr

,
l FAIR

B
B

IF APPLICABLE. LIST QATE

MflRKrT VALUF

$0·$"999
$2,000 . $10,000

---.-l---.-l..l1...

o

QISPOSED

---.-l---.-l..l1...
QISPOSED

ACQUIRED

Over $1,000,000

o

0

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
pannL'fship ~ Sole PropriolOf~hip

o

bifif"

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION
---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

o
o

0$11. M9lJ
$'1\10 . $1))00
0$),0111 smuoo

o

O1filf

- ----- --- -------

.. :2 ltl:t:NfJfV THE GR-QSS 1~-lCOME R[CEN[O f]NCLUOE: "OUR PRO RATA
SHARf: Or THE: GROSS INCOME TIl THE E~-Hlrv1TRUS1"}

o

o so
o S5()() . S1.000

$10,001 - $100000
OVER $100 000

0

jj'DUSe. r::JVCCJMiff'

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

I[HENl1~V THE GROSS INCOME RECtJVE'O tU.!CLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME m THE ENTITVlTftUSn

11>-.2

---.-l---.-l..l1...

~$100,001 - $lOOO,OOO

NATUR[ OF INVESTMENT
Parlnurship
Sole PropriolOfshlp

o

---.-l---.-l..l1...

ACQUIRrO

$10,001· $100000
S1DO 001 . $UX){),OOO
OVC'I $1,000000

Ir APPLICABLE. LIST DATE:

FAIR MflRKFT VALUF
SO· $1.999
$2,000 . S mooo
0$10.001 . $100J)00

o
o

$10001 . $100,000
~OV[R $100,000

S4'l9

0$1.001

$10,000

3. LIST THE NAME Of EACH REPORTABLE SiNGL E SOURCE Of
INCOME OF 5.10',0011 OR MORE ,;l',,'"!yf< ~ ~~4'~_t;f--=~~~"'_yl

o

Nurrl~

.. 4 !N'JE:SfMEN1S AND 1~-nERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY i:lEW Olil
LEASt:D i.rf tHE BUSINESS £N1ITV 00 TRUST
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o

INV[STMENT

'.f-fl

~EAL PROPERTY

t-i6£M e5 AVE.

I

@t.>1L

o

o

INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

t;:J\X..1 N ITJo1S .. til

Ndrrk' ul Bu~rr[('~'~ Frnny if irrVl'Slmenr, QI:
fI,>~,r .... 01 '> Pi[lu'l Number or SIr eel Addrl'!>~ or RCClI PropL'ny

/'rfJti.;I1<A. E:lIIr

". 4 lHV{51MfNTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HElD OR
t€ASEO i-l THE m15JNES3 E~-.nlrv OR' TRUST
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Q

I

z.:; 2~

Name 01

BII5-me~~

As.'>Cs~'~

Enlrly, lr IrrveSlt1lCnr. !J1.
Parcel Number or Slll!er Addres~ or Rr"rl Propeny

e /t{6!

D('scllptlOrr 01 Busine5~ flClivrty Ql
Lny Of OIlIer Prerisc Localiorr or Real Propcny

OesalpHorr or Business flcrivrrj C!!.
Ciry or Othor Precfse Locmion or Real Propeny

rAlR MARKET VALUE
$2.000 . $10,000
$10001 . $100,000
~100,001 . $1,000,000
Over $1,000000

o

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE:

o
o
o
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NflTURr or lNT[RrST
Propt'ny Ovmprship/Oeed or Trusl

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Slock

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0 1 hl'tk bOI Ir dddnrun.-.r !>rh('{ju\('~ rcprrrlrng nrvi !>lnrenl<; or 11'<11 prrrpf'rty
.rrl <lU.1I r'\l-d

FArR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 . $10,000
$10.001· $100000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Owr $1,000.000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

B
o

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NflTURr or rNTEREST
propeny OwnPf!>hiplOl'ed or Tru~l

o
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Leasehold

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o

Pcmncrslnp

00'10", _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Chf'Ck bo_ rr i1ddiuOllilr scrrcc1ull'~, rcpooirrg rnvCSlml'rlh or rr'cll propcny
;"Ire <1ll;IIhed

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

FPPC Fonn 700 (2012/20131 Sch A'2
FPPC Advice EmaIl: advlcc(lI'fppc-ca,gov

FPPC TolI·rrcc Helpline B66/275-3772 www-.fppc.C(l,gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

700

CAUFORNIAI'ORM
rAIR POUTleR!:

---

s;.~Atf1i':£'S; Ct.iMMI~~lQN

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
-

,.,., aUSlN£SS: HJTffV OR TRUST

... 1 BUSINrss ENTITV OR TRUST

fo1~ltt!tH ShY -5a..v IZl17 ~-S ,l-L(! -

(JAlll1nr1)/ R£~

J..J..C. .

I
•
Name
6~ T3,t!£rl Ii:4Koo , AI £hi rttJi!:r 8e7tU+ ~dXl Sl~ 4--48'00 /Vt!!JfI ~t. r
Nflme

flddw<;~

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o

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G~ck

o

Tru~l, go 10 2

Business Enrlty, complere the bOil, then go

L/,..SUSincSS Enllty, complere the box, then go 10 2

FAIR MARKFT VALUE

SO - 101.999

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

B

-----1-----1.1L

5-s0. $1,999

~ '2,000

-----1-----1.1L

. $10,000
$10,001· $100.000
$100.001 - $1.000.000
Over $1,000.000

-----1-----1.1L

flCQUIRrO

QrSPOSro

NATURr or rNVrSTM[NT

,~p .. rlnr!f!>hrp

9U~O

(loA) ~ t.> L. fL III 6t

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

FAIR MARKET VALUF

one
Trust, go 10 2

13

GENERAL QESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

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t:lUVJ.:?TMeWr

o

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to 2

GEN[RAL O[SCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

c.J+

Address (Business Addrass ACC9prable)

o

$2,000· $10J)00
$10,001 . $1OOJ)00
0$100.001 - $1.000,000
DOver $1.000,000

-----1-----1.1L

ACQurREO

DiSPOSeD

NATURE or INVESTMENT

Sole PropiUlOf!>rrrp

0

Im-.PannerShip

oih",r

o

0

Sole ProprM..'rOl'ship

OrtU'1

I

YOUR BUSIN[SS POSITION

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

------

-------

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SHARE OF THE GROSS IIIK:QMf

o
o

$0 . $499

m THE

------

----

GROSS INCOME HE CEN'ED tlNCLUflE YOUR PRO RAtA
tHE' ENUrV.f'fRUST}

SHARE Of THE GROSS lllK::OMI: m

o
o

0$10,001 - $100,000
ptOVER $100,000

'500 . ",000
0$1,001 $10,000

.. i- iDENTifY THE

fNT1iVITRUSn

$0 . $499

0$10001 - $100,000
DOVER $100,000

'500 ' ",000
~ $1.001 - $10.000

J liST THE NAME OF EACH REPQRfASlE S,NGt~ SOURCE Of
INCOME Qr SH},(J[JO OR MORE ,fi."l1!!l:ie; ~ ""~.., _ _ t ,f.,...""",,,..,.]

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NOIll!

~rHlEsrs

4' frlV'£SfM£NfS AND:

1M REAL PROPERlY HELD Oit

.m: Ttl€' BUS!NESS ENilfV OR TRUST

LEASED
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o

INV[STMrNT

o

.. 4. INIl£STM[r.,"15 ANn INTERESTS Il'tl REAl PlloPflll'Y HnD on:
LEASEO U. THE :BUSINESS EN11TY OR TRUST
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o

R[AL PROPERTY

OREAL PROPERTY

INVESTMENT

Name 01 Busrness ErrlilY rl rnVl's1menl m
Pil/cel Nrrmbt'f or SlrL'Cl Addfes., 01 Rr~Cll Propurty

Ndlnt' or Busrness Enllty rl Irlveslnrerll. !.lI.
A',sL""'''OI'\ P.:rrrei Numbr!r or S1rl!el Addre~~ or RCifr Properry

Asse~sor·."

O1'~r rrprlOrr or BU~lne!>s AClrvny IlL
Cily or Ol1'oCr PrccN' Localion or Rcar propcny

Dc~riplion 01 Buslness f\ctrvrly IlL
CilY or Olher Plecise LocallOr1 or Re3r property

rArR MARKET VALUE
$2.000 . $10000
$10,001 . $100,000
$100,001 . $1.000,000
Dover $ 1,000,000

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000· $10.000
$10,001 - $100,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1,000.000

IF APPLICABLL LIST DATE:

o
o
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ACQUIRED

NATURE or rNT[REST
PTopcny Dwrrr'fshkplOe-ed 01 Tru~l

o
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Le .. sehold

o

o

Srock

DISPOSED

o

P<-Illrrersllip

,"he< _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Clruck bu. il arldillOllal schedules reponrrrg rrrv('slrncnl~ or re .. 1 properly
iIIr'illwcr"ll:d

IF APPLICABLE, LIST OfITE:

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ACQUIR[O

NATURr OF INTER[ST
Propeny OwnershiprDffd ul Tru~l

o
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Vr"

rCfT\;~F1>nq

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DISPOSED

o

r:rnnr~rsrup

O,h" - - - - - - - - - -

Check bu. II rrddillolhll sr:rrPdulcs rcpoorng irlVp.!>lmenl<; or reZlI propcrty
.. re (lll;tched

FPPC Form 700 (2012/20131 Sch. A·2
FPPC Advice [e-mail]
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline B66/275·3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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'5eeu:. -11...')
Monarch BaV Associates, LLC
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

28.18%
14.09%
$35,486.16

i

$35,486.16 or Greater:

lending Institutions that Provided Loans of
None

i

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of
ERP Power, Inc.
Integrated Recovery Resource, Inc.
COR Oearing. LLC
Posture Health, Inc.
Sensor Medical Technology, LLC

$35,486.16 or Greater:

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 588 of 665

camino Partners, LLC

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure
Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of

t

25.00%
12.50%
$40,000.00
$40,000.00 or Greater:

BMsl,lnc.
I

j
I '

lending Institutions that Provided Loans of

,
I

$40,000.00 or Greater:

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

lOAm VQLmCAl.. PRACTlC£§

Name

M~Ai!cH-

SmFF IJL!G )

;rAl~

3d/t?O fbt-NC-Ho VIE:Jo +r120
flddre.,s IBusrrress Address Acceprable)

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o

one

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TrUSt. go ro 2

1 DUSINESS ENTlTV OR TRUST

~

-

PWr::, COIfJ,>o/...-nflllT>
N.-.mc

Ni1nrr'

3c:ti?()

$;r~

ifU7S

i

then go to 2

bo~,

G[N[RAL D[SCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

III laO J6) -IF):z.o $

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Trust, go ro 2

or

FAIR MflRKFT VflLUF

rr

$2.000 - $10.000
$100,000
0$100 001 . $1.000.000
OV('l $1,000.000

-----1-----1..l1..

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orsPOS[O

o

NATUR[ or INVESTMENT

o

P;rrlr'oCr.,h'rp

o

Sole Proprielorship

jl&~&P(L

YOUR BUSIN[SS POSITION

SHAR€ Of THE: GROSS mCfiME

~O

o

51,oor

Ir APPLICABLE, LIST OAT[

~ so - Sl999

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$ rO.OOl . $100.000
0$100,001 . $1,000,000
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o

ACQUIR[O

NATURE OF INVESTM[NT

o

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12 THE:

[NTtT'IITR.u~T}

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0

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DISPOSED

6w/IJ~L
tJih'~

-

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SHARE: Of' THE GROSS INCOME m THE E'NlfnVtfRU5Tl

o

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. $499

$10,001 $100,000
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$499

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.. .2 IDENTIFY T'M€ GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUD€ "lOUR PRO RATA

tJ $500 . $1.000

FrrlilY comprere the bo-\:, rhen go ro 2

BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MflRKFT VALUE

~Et;..1£

ACQUIRED

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J"e

'f Z(,

~8usincss

o

/t7)J-OLJt) 6,
~so . $1,999

JIf/l'~" );/I/(!..

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G[NERAL O[SCRIPTION

BusirlCSS Entity, complere rhe

C(l~"'~QN

Wrr-J..r~

&.IM I

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
II- 1. nUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

700

CAUFORNIAFORM

$10001 . $lDO 000
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$10000

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II!-

4:

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0

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N.rrrK' or Bu<;irless ErrlllY if lrlveslnrerU. IlL
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LJ

ACOUIR[O

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Prnrl~rty OwrlPr.,hip I Oel"f1 01 Trrr.,1

o

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one

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bo.l:

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[[II' .111,ntwd

Dtv6r

0

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Jt/~SC)'- erll4tt.MIf(!/ "o-r

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•
A.,'>Cs~'s Purcd Number or Sueul Address 01 Real Property

Ir APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

rAlR MARKET VALUE
$ 10,000
$10,001 . $100,000
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o

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AliID nUERESTS

9(.INV[STMENT

REAL PROPERTY

[Xo'ilTljrlion or Busil[c"s AClIvny Jll
CllY or Olln'l PrpCN; Localiol[ or Rei11 Propcny

-

Ik"'JE'S-lME~-rS

lEASEO irl THE BUSW£5S ENfliV QR TRUST

LEASED BY THE BUS!P~ESS ENTITY OR TRUST

~t:ore.

t

Oe'>triplion 01 Bu.,rncss ACllviry IlL
Cllyor Olher PrePse Locmiolr 01 Re .. 1 PropCf1y

Ir APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

~R MARKET VALUr.

o

$2.000· $10.000
$10001 . $100.000

B

-----1-----1..l1..
ACQurREO

$100,001 . $1.000000
OVr'r $1,000 (){X)

NATUR[ or lNT[RrST
Propeny OWllI!rshipiOepd or Tru.,l

o
o
o

LCilsehold
Vr"

rl~rnmfllF1'l

o

~~roCk

!L~..1£
olsposro

o rr..

nnor.,rrrp

Olhpr - - - - - - - - - -

C.heck bu. rr ilddiuonill "rllf'drrk.'s repOf1nr~ rnVl'~,unenl<; or rCiil propt.'rly
;lrl'iUlilched

Comments: _________________________

FPPC Form 700 (2012/20131 Scll. A·2
FPPC AdVIce Email: advice<IUfppc.ca.gov
FPPC T oll·Frec Helpline B66/275·3772 wwwfppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
--

- ---

.. 1 BUSINESS

E~-H1TY

OR flWST

Nome

:1.0

Oq'SO tfiM;#O IhGo, CIt '1U,:J.6
>-

Address fBuSlness Address Accep/abre)
Check

o

one
Trust. go

o

to 2

Address (Business Address Acceprable)

Business FmilY. complere the bo~, then go ro 2

Check one
Trust, go ro 2

o

o

,GENERAL DESCRIPTION

G[N[RAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Business Fntity, complere Ihe bolt, then go

to

2

OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

~-------------------------rr

rfllR MflRKH VflLur
So . $1,999

APPLlCflBLr. UST OATr

-----1-----1R

S".OOO $10000
$10001 S100 000
SH>O,OOl $"000.000

QrSPOSEO

Over $1.000.000

NATURE OF INV[STMENT
PrrrtnL'fslrip
Sole Propriotorship

0

0 _____"';;;;-____
0lT1i'1

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

SO

0$1.001

DOVER $100.000

$1,000

-----1-----1.J1...

-----1-----1R

AC.QUIREO

OtSPOSFO

NATUR[ OF INVESTMENT

o Panner~hip

0

Sole proprietOfshrp

0

-----'dihlhw"'----

"',2 100:NTlF'-{ THE GROSS INCOME RECEiVED (1NClW:.£

SHARE OF THE GROSS 1r«:::rn.tE

o
o
o

0$10,001 - $100000

'-199

o

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

to 2 IDENTIFY TH£ GROSS. INCOME R£C£IVEIl jINCt..UDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE' OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE E:NflTVlTRUST}

o
o $~OO

rr APPLrCABLE. LIST OAT['

FAIR MARKFT VALUF
0$0. $1.999
$2.000 $10,000
0$10,001 $100,000
0$100 001· $1,000,000
DOver $1,000,000

SlO000

$0 . $499

!Q

¥otm: PRORAfA

fH£ &:Pt:THYffRUS1}

0$10,001 . $100,000
DOVER $100,000

S5Q{) - $1.000

$1,001 . $10,000

"" 1. l15T THE NAME Of' EACH RE:PaRrA~t£ SlNGlE SOU~CE-O-F--­
Il';lCrnJlf OF ilt1,OOnOR MOUE tl;]Ud,~~ """-.Jl~lfll"",,~;otfl
.......

o

NUflC

... ;1;, IN'iI£STMENf5 IH.JO INft::RfSfS 1~..I R[Al PROPERTY HElD OR

HASED

.Erl fH£

BtlSll!.lE5S [NTIT'f 00 TI,UJST

Check one bo-\:

Check one bo-\:

~INV[STMrNT

0
~

o

REAL PROP[RTY

tftn'tLflI CJb4;

N.rrrn 01 Bu~rrtc~~ Entrty rl rnvc::,tlrK'nt u!.
A'>'>e'>sor-., Parcel Number or Sueu~ Addrl!"S ul Real Prup!.Crly

~

... 4l INV[STMENl'S ANO ~f£R£.sf.s IN REAL {J'OOP{RfV HnO OR
l£ASED Iiil: fH~ aUSU\riESS ENTITV OR TRUST

CM..d

1?e?Jlp1171.

INVESTM[NT

OREAL PROprRTY

Name 01 8u~ne~s Entrry II Invcstmerll, !J1.
Parcel Numbor or Slreet Addres., of Rei:lr Property

As~es:.o"~

7rrtFFI1f)G,

Dp.,cnptrorr 01 Elu.:;rncs., ACliv~y C!!.
Crty or Ortter Precl5C LoulllOn 01 Real Property

Oe~crrpllon 01 Busrrre~~ Actlvr::; C!!.
City or OU'oCr Prcu~e LOC<ltIOrr 01 Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE
g$2,000. $10000
$10,001 . $100,000
$100,001 . $1,000,000
Over HOOO,OOO

o
o
o
o
o
o

IF APPLrCABLE. LIST DATE'

D

-----1-----1.J1...

B

NATURr or INTER[ST
PTopeny Owrrr>rshipiDe-ed or Trust

o

o
o

~~R

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

o

P<1nnership

Other - - - - - - - - - - -

Chet-k bo. If .. dditionill schedules reponing investments
ilre Allached

Of

re .. 1 property

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10000
$10,001 . $100,000
0$100,001 . $1,000.000
Ovur $1,000,000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST OATF'

-----1-----1.J1... -----1-----1R
ACQUIRFO

NATURF OF INTEREST
Propeny OwnefshrplOcl!d or Trust

Leil~ehold

o

o O,he, -

DISPOSED

Stock

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Vr., remrn[1jnq

crted bo. II ilddrtion.al St..hedulcs teporting mvestmems or real propcl1y
.. re Oltached

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

FPPC Form 700 (2012/2013) Sch, A-2
FPPC Advice Emarl: adviceQ.vfppc,ca.gov
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Schedule 0
Income - Gifts

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name
<BLUE> Is a required field

IMimi Walters
ADDRESS OF SOURCE
(BusineS5 Address Acceptable)

NAME OF SOURCE

ZIP CODE

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY. OF SOURCE

DATE

DE~CRIPTION OF GJFTtS)

VALUE

94133 Study Travel Projectlo Brazil

tmmlddIVYj
11/8/12 to

S 12,751,73

_.!.

Calitornia Foundation on the
Environment and the Economy
Pacific Gas and Electric Co

Pier 35, Suite 202, San Francisco,
1415 L S1.. Ste 280, Sacramento, CA

95814 Lobbyist Employer

11/21/12
01124/12

S

127> 14

CTIA The Wireless Association

1400 16th St., NW, St. 600,
Washington., DC

20036 Wireless Industry Trade Assoe

02/29/12

S

8231

Reception

Wine Institute

425 Market Street. Ste 1000, San

94105 Lobbying Firm

03/12/12

S

66.23

Reception

95814 Lobbyist Employer

03/20112

S

92.67

--.

Reception and Dinner

CA

Airfare, Holels, Meals,Cultural Activities, Land
transportaions

Dinner

Francisco, CA
California New Car Dealers

Association
Wall Disney Co.

1415 L S1, Sle 700, Sacramento, CA

500 South Buena Vista S1. Burbank,

9 t521-0736

Lobbyist Employer

03/24/12

S

160.00

91521-0736

Lobbyist Employer

03/24/12

$

154.00

03/25/12
04/16/12
05/02/12

S

270.00
53.00
60.74

2 adult one day par1< passes to Disneyland for
Everett Rice
1 adult and 1 chHd one day park passes to
Disneyland for Garth Eisenbeis
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
Reception
Reception

lobbyist Employe!
92014·0700
Lobbyist Employer
95814 Lobbyist Employer

01/08/12
07/08/12
09/13/12

$
$

305.00
30500
5955

2012 Race MeeUDavid Walters
2012 Race MeetIMiml Walters
(1) SDG&E Emergency Backpact

CA
Walt Disney Co

500 South Buena Vista SI. Burbank,

CA
California Strategies LLC
Fieldslead & Company
California BuHding Industry
Association

980 9th SL Sacramento, CA

95814 Lobbying Firm

PO Box 19599, Irvine, CA

92623 Lobbyist Employer
95814 Lobbyist Employer

1215 K S1, Ste 1200, Sacramento,

S
S

CA

Del Mal Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Sempra Energy

PO Box 700, Del Mar, CA
PO Box 700, Del Mar, CA
925 L S1. Ste 650, Sacramento, CA

T echAmerica

5201 Great America Parkway, Ste
400, Sanla Clara, CA

95054 Lobbyist Employer

10/18/12

$

203A1

Dinner

Califomia Foundation on the
Environment and the Economy

Pier 35, Suite 202, San Francisco,

94133 Non-profit educational organization

S

609.22

Hotel accommodation, meals and refreshments

Calitornia Alliance of Taxpaer
Advocales

455 Capitol Mall. Sle 600,
Sacra menlo, CA

95814 Lobbyist Employer

12/6/12 1217/12
12/10/12

S

7500

John Wayne Airport

3160 Airway Ave, Costa Mesa, CA

92626 Airport

12/31/12

$

350.00

92014-0700

CA

S

Subsistence/meals
Parking

FPPC Form 700 12011/2012) 5ch. Ox
FPPC TolHree Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests
(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not attach brokerage or financial statements.
...

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

NAME OF BUSINESS ENnTY

ALderoY> kl1 c.
GENERAL -DESCRIpTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

-GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

[B'12.000. $10,000

0$10,001 - $100,000

o

0$100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver

0$100,001. $1,000,000

~"9JRE

Partnership

000.. ------:::--:---:----0

o

' '"' ' "' '

Income Received of SO • $499
Income Raceived or $500 or Mom lReport

S10,001 • $100,ODO

DOver $1,000,000

0 011"" ____-:;:--:--,--____
(DeBCltal

011

sctttrau/e CI

o Income ReceNed 01 $0 • $499
o Income ReceIVed or $500 or More rRe~ on Sc:heaule cl

IF APPUCABLE, LIST DATE:

----.J----.J...1L

----.J----.J..JL

----.J----.J..JL

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

...

o s_
o

PertneBhip

rF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

3..J. L.Lll_

o

$2,000 - $10,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

OF INVESTMENT

Il2rStock

o

Sl,OOO.OOO

... NAME OF BUSINESS ENnTY

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL OESCRIPnON OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

o
o

FArR MARKET VAlUE

$2.000· $10,000

o

S100,OOl - $1.000,000

DOver

$10,001 • $100,000

0

0$10,001 • $100,000
DOver $1,000,000

==::-____
,-,

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o Stock
o

.$2,000· $10,000

0$100,001 - $1,000,000

$1.000,000

O1h., - - - - - : , - - - - - - - -

,De>aibel
PartnershIp 0 Income Received or SO • $499
IllCOmtI Received or $500 or Mom IR9pOtt on

o

o Stock
o

000", - ___

0

PenneBhip

~

cr

Income Received of $0 - $499

o Income Received or S500 01 More rR~

5c'tledule cr

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

IF APPLrCABLE, LIST DATE',

----.J----.J..1L

----.J----.J...1L

----.J----.J...1L

----.J----.J...1L

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY.

Filer's Verili calion

GENERAL OESCRIPTrON OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

...

011

Print Nama

FArR MARKET VALUE

o

o

$2,000· $10,000

Statement Type

$10,001 - $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

0.$100,001 - Sl,OOO,OOO
NATURE OF rNVESTMENT

o 51",k
o

Panl1flrshrp

0
0

o

O1h., - - - - - - - : : : - - - : - - , - - - - -

lDe.&cnber
Income R&<:eived or so • $499
Income Recerved or S5{}O or More

r~pot1

M

on SctlMlule cr

IM

i

0201212013 Annual

o ___
,'"

Annual

0

0

Assuming

0

Leaving

Candidale

I have used all reesonable diligence In preparing Ihi9 slalemenl, I heve
reviewed Ihl9 slelemenl end to the besl of my knowledge the Information
conlalned herein and In eny atled1ed schedules 19 true and complele.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the Jaws of the State of
California thet the foregoing Is true and correct.

IF APPllC.A,BLE, LIST DATE

Data Signad
(d)(5)

----.J----.J...1L
DISPOSED

Filar'.

31-/:",,:3-,-1-f/--:::::1::;,3-=c=_____

⁾‷†

Sl⁧⁴⁵⁲‫†‴⁺⁦⁺
⁾ ⁲※⁲⁾‬‮‬

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
FPPC Form 700 Amendmenl (201212013)
FPPC Advice Email: [e-mail]
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: B661275-3772 W\.W.'.fppc,ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
--

..

-

1~ BUSlN~S$ ~HT1lY

-

.. .t.

Oft TRUST

Ano I"~S.TS 11'<1: REAl PROPERTY HELD OR
LEASED BY nilE BUSJN~$S: ENitfY OR TRUSt

Check one box:

Name

o

•

SOM B,rch.Jj. 'i'iOO,Ne~rt~t!4cJ"
Addren fBusiness Addnl,S.5 Acceprable)

Check one
Trust go ro 2

o

o

INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

z.,,~O

r

/

IWf

-

~tNE5mEHTSI

BUlinesa Enlity, complere the bolt, rhen go

to 2

Name of Bu&lnfJl5 Enll1y, If Inveatmenl Q[
AsaeI!oSCI"1 Parcel Number or Street Addresl of Real Propeny

GENERAL OESCRIPTIPN OF BUSiNESS ACTIVITY

Advc:r""'.sl~
FAIR MARKET VALUE

·8
'8
~

so·

I

Qeacription or BU!-lneu Acttviry !2[
CIty or Orher PreoSfJ Location of Real Property

IF APPLICABLE. LrST DATE

$2.000· $10,000
$10,001 • $100,000

S1,999
ACQUIRED

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

0 ____::::-____

""""

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION
...2L WENTIF¥ THE GROSS !NC:QW RECt:JVEll

~NeLUO~

ACQUIRED

Drs POSED

o Property OwneBhipIDeed Tru5r OSlock o Partner&hrp
o
o
in
o are attached edditional Ichedule. reporting inveitmen1s or real
Cheek
of

YOUR fiRO RATA

Lea5ehoki

0$10,001 • $100,000
$100,000

remamrng

DtI1.r - - -_ _ _ _ __

pro~rty

be.\:" if

o OVER

$500 • $1,000

-----1-----1.11.. -----1-----1.11..

NATURE Of INTEREST

SHARE OF' THE GROSS IN'C-01im TO THE ENilfYiTRUSl1

I5!l $0 - $4.9

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

$2.000 - $10,000
$10,001 • $100,000
$100.001 - $1,000,000
DVM $1,000,000

Over $1.000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorshrp ~ Partnership

o
o

B
B

QISPOSED

$100,001· S1,OOO.000

$1,001 - $10,000

.. .3. LIST THE NAM~ OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGl£ SOORCtC01'
INCOMg OF $10,fiOO OR MORE f"-"'gh,. ~<~"hI1i!I

"",,41 4;$<"""=>'1

o None

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Flier's Verification
pnntN.me __~n~I~~~~/__~VV~Jr~~~1t~~~~~~~~

_________________________________________

Office, Agency or Court ---'C"'-'-fT.!.-_"2L.!7VtL-'-'----'--'G'"'-~~'-'fYt)tLlL£A-"'__<IrG"'"""_______________ __
Statemant Typa

~01212013 Annual O ___ Annual

"n

OAssuming

o

Leaving

0

Candldata

I have used aU reasonable diligence In preparing Ihls statement. I have revte'Ned thls slatement and to the best of my knowledga lhe information
contained herein and in any atlached schedules is true and comP'ele.
I cartJfy undar panalty of parjury undar tha laws of tha State of Californ (d)(5)

Data Signad

'!:J f!:> I / I ?:.
------:-=0::-:;;;:;-::;;;;;----rmontn, o'ay, yean

Fllar's Signat

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FPPCAdvice Email: [e-mail]
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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
II- 4. InvESTMENTS Atij) ~:TERESTS IN REAL FROPERT'f ~ElO OR
U:AS~O .ID: mE SU5lUESS ENftfY OR TRUST

1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Ch&<:k one bo ....

o
Gheclo. one

o

TrU5t,

~usrneu Entrty.

go to 2

complel& the bOil. then go

to

2

o

INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

Name of Busineu Entlty, If lnveltment, QI
Asaeaaor's Plrcel Number or Streal Addre.sl of Real Property

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

~:sWf

Deacription of BUline" Activity Q[
City or Other Preci.e Loca1ion of Real Property

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

FArR MARKET VALUE
SO· $1,999
.$2,000· $10,000
$10,001 • $100,000
$100,001 • $1,000,000

Ell

o
o

a

FAIR MARKET VALUE

DISPOSED

B

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietol'1lhlp

o

0

YOUR BUSINESS posmON
J!o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE·

$2.000· $10.000

L

Parlner&hrp

_

L

o

IJ

00 9nr4r£JJ·'Clt.r

'j1..,cx..L ,. *.t.r;::.1

.

-----1-----1J1... -----1-----1J1...

$10,001 • $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000.000
(Ner $1,000,000

ACQUIRED

NATURE OF rNTEREST

o

Property OwnershlplDeed of Trust

2. IOENTlFV 114£ GROSS INCQl!.lE RECEIVED {l1'4ClUDE YOUR PRO RATA
51-fARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO 1l-tC ENUnfrR USn

ffi

o
o

$0 ......

DOVER $100.000

... :1. UST

~

Slook

o

PartnershIp

OrnMl ________________

o

0$10,001 • $100,000

S5ilO· $1,000
S1,001 • S10,OOO

o

DrSPDSED

Check bo ... it additkmar achedules mporting inveatmenb or real property
are attached

NAME: OF EACH R~ORTA~l~ S;NGL~ SClURCE OF
U!l.t:"D1l OR MQR~ t.!;a..:h~ =~ ~ .... il!n~<-_ .....
",~

INCO~ ~

o

None

Commants~·

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

-

Filer's Verification
Print Name

frl-I M., . W ttJ....-Ta...s

Offlco, Agancy or Court
Statamant Typa

4ft 7mrt6 '!?f'2tJtf-r?i

~ 212013 Annual

0 ___ Annual 0

I,"

Assuming

o

Laaving

0

Candidata

I have used all reasonable diligence In preparing Ihis slalement. I have reviewed this slstament and 10 the best of my knowledge lhe Information
conlained hereIn and in any attadled schedules Is true and completa.
I cartlfy undar penalty of parjury undar tha laws of tha Stata of CaUfomla that tha foregoJng ls trua and correct.
(d)(5)

OataSlgnad.3

/3 I L!:;;}:.,"

Flla⁲‧‬⁳⁧⁡⁴⁵⁾†‫†⁾‮‬
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FPPC Advice Email: [e-mail]
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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

~"'~'"""'''''ENT
Chech one
~ Tru5L go

o

to 2

BU51n8S5 Entrty. complete the box. then go 10 2

D REAL PROPERTY

Name of BU51nen Emily. If tnvestmenL m
An8S5Qr'S Percel Number or Stree1 AddrS5S of Reel Property

liGENER,'.L DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

t

Oescrtp!ioo of Businesl Activity m
City or Dther PredH Location of Reet property

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE'

MARKET VALUE

SO • $1,999
$2.000 • $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000

--.l--.l.11..
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

~

$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Soil! Proprte1orsnip

D

"",,'

2. IDENTIFY iHiE GROSS mCOME REC£JVEO fHcOICLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

GROSS lNCOMi!

D $0 • ... 99
D $500 • $1,000
D $1,001 • $10,000

S2,0{)0 • '10,00{)
$10.001 - $100,000

--.l--.l.11.. --.l--.l..ll.
ACQUIRED

D1SPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

lH~

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

$'00,001 • $1,000,000
OIlM $1,000,000

D Partnership D ___--;::::::-:--___

SHARI: OF-

FAIR MARKET VALUE

m THE f:1N1TfYiiRU-ST}

D $10,001

• $100,000
~ OVER $100,000

D Property Ownership/Deed of TruS1
D S,ock
D Partnership
D O(hO' - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
D Leuehold "'''''==
YrII r~ng
D Check beK 11 additional sc:hedule5 reporting InvMtmen15 or real property
a~

attached

.. 4. U5T THE NAMe: OF EACH REPQ.fUA9LE Slr-rolE SOURCE &
INCOME Of $1fI.~ 00 MORE \~~l<. .....~"m" ~.J =~u,,~~

~None'

Commenla: ___________________

Filer's Verification
Prinl Name ---,-10-'-<'-<Jwt,-,--,-1_w.-'L-Lk.-'-'~'-1E£-'_==-S"__
Office, Agency 0, Court ---'O..;,1't"-'-----'7~'(}Ir,'-=__'.n_=~==____
Sialemeni Type

_______________

_"'~'_'I5""W~_'_A'_Ln_'=6=_ _____________

~01212013Annual D ___ Annuel

,'"

DAssumlng

o

LeaVlng

0

Candldele

I have used all reasonable diligence In prepaJing this slalernenl I heve reviewed this slelement end 10 Ihe besl of my knowledge lhe Information
conlalned herein and In any attached sdledules is true and complele.
I certify under penliity of perjury under Ihe laws of Ihe Stale of Cellfo

Dale

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4monrh
day

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•

SCHEDULE E
Income - Gifts
Travel Payments, Advances,
and Reimbursements
·~·y()umust markeltllertheglftorlncome box ..
• Mark the "501 (c)(3)" box for a travel payment received from a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization
or the "Speech" box If you made a speech or participated In a panel. These payments are not
subject to the $440 gift limit, but may result in a disqualifying conflict of Interest.
~

~

NAME OF SOURCE ,Not en Acronym)

NAME OF SOURCE ,Not en Acronym)

ADDRESS fBu.sineM Addre~ Acceptable)

ADDRESS fBu~nl!s.s Addles 5 A~ptsbt.

Plel" ~$t~ U,.z.,
CITY AND S

CITY AND STATE

TE

SA... WA,.rt~;!>'-o M

'1'.,,; }

o

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

DATE(S)

--.l--.l_ . --.l--.l_ AMT ,"--_ _ _ __
III ¢tJ

TYPE OF PAYMENT: (mUsl check one)

D
D
I

a,t.•h:' ; +-"
~

~

J

J

Made a SpeechlPartlcipeled in a Panel

•

A,./-,;"

Filer's Verification

6~

P,lnlNeme

st-c

Mimi

WRL.ret~

~c;~~gency ~A'''£

2,Oz.

'5hltc 5e"M1L

CITY AND STATE

Slalemenl Type

0

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SQURCE

NON

Itl

AMr.

~,,22.

grft)

Ii3 Gift

TYPE OF PAYMENT (muSI check one)

D

Olher· Provide Description

trJ

(J

•

UtI'IVKlJAAft"",

l«(.fuY-. ..........,. ~

,~.J s.

•

•

o

Assuming

0

Leeving

DCandidale

I have used ell reasonable diligence in preparing this sialemeni. I have
reviewed Ihis slaternenl and 10 Ihe besl of my knOwledge the Informanon

contained herein and in any allached schedules 'IS lrue end complele.
I certify under penafty of perjury under Ihe laws of Ihe Siale of
Celtfomla Ihal the foregOing Is lrue and correct
Dolo SIgne

Made e SpeechlPartlclpaled In a Panel

~

D Income

~ 201212013 Annual

D __ Annuei

,'"

501 (C)(3)

ProM I<c!ILL4h~ "r5o..:'1-6-\-I~

DArE(S)I2"lol.,~.'1-I~1b

rib

D Income

Olher· Provide Descripllon

ADOR ESS tBu.smeSS' AddfWU AccepteblfJ)

PIe-I" SS'

D Gift

,hN +r ....... ~ fttr f-M/""" S

NAME OF SOURCE ,Not an Acronym)

.

501 (oX')

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FPPC Advice Email: [e-mail]
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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests
(Ownershl p I nterest is Less Than 10%)
Do not aNach brokerage or financiaf statements.
...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

A!:Je,.OX,---Xh,
GENERAl DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MAR KET VALUE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $10,001

~,ooo - $10.000

D $100,001

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

- $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

- $',000,000

~"DJRE OF INVESTMENT

~ Stock

0

Partnership

o

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

tDe&rnbeJ
Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received 01 $500 or More tRepon on Scheduse CI

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

-3-.JL..iL

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

----.I----.I....1L

----.I----.I..iL

----.I----.I..iL

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

...

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

D $10,001

- $100,000

DOver $1.000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Sloc1<

DOth" ____--::_---:_____
o Income Recefved 01 $0 - $499
o Income Received 01 $500 or More I Reponon ScI1eduie CI
tDe~et

PartnershIP

NAME OF BUSINESS ENnTY

GENERAL DESCRtpnm~ OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VAlUE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2.000 - $10,000
D $100,001 - $1.000,000

D
D

- $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

D Sloe!<
D Othe, - _ _ _-=----,-_____
(Oesmbal
D PartnershIp o Income Received 01 SO - $4SS
o Income Rl!cefved 01 $500 or More tRspot1 on ScIle::Me C)

D Other _ _ _ _ _~-------

D

D $10,001

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

D $10,001

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $100,001 • $1,000,000

• $100,000

DOver $1.000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D Stock
D Oth" - - - - - - : :1, - - . . , - - - - - - DeKTIbe i
D Pertnershlp o Income Received of $0 • $4S9
o Income ReceNsd 01 $500 or More IRBPO/1 on Schedule CI
IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

----.I----.I...1L

----.I----.I..iL

----.I----.I....1L

----.I----.I....1L

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPQSED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

File r's Verification

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

...

Prinl Name

/IA

Office, Agency

IM

I

1""'.

:t

0, Court _ _ _
;:;'oi!V\.l..!:f.rLlO£,--",Sl.!ie.y,,,,,,,...,,,-~<-,",--_ _ _ __

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $10,001 - $100,000

D $2.000· $10,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D
D

Sloc1<

DOth" ____---:::--0-,--_ _ __

PartnershiP

0

tDescnbet

o

Income Received 01 $0 - $4SS
Income Received (It $500 or More jRepon on SchedlJie CI

Stalemenl Type

D ___

Dale Signed

----.I----.I....1L

ACQUIRED

D

I certlfy under penalty of perjury under Ihe laws of Ihe Siale of
California Ihal Ihe foregofng Is true and correct

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

----.I----.I....1L

D
D

02012/2013 Annual
Assuming
Leaving
Annual
Cendidale
1'"
I have used ell reasoneble diligence In prepering Ihis slelemenL I have
reviewed Ihls slalemenl end 10 lhe besl of my knowledge the Informallon
conlalned herein end In eny elleched schedules is true and complele.

DISPOSED

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Comments: ___________________
FPPC Form 700 Amendrnenl (2012/2013)
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•

SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
-

-

-

"..4 mVESll\'tENiS AND

.... 1. EUSINi;SS ENTi'Ii' 00 iJiliUSl

LEA.S!:O

lNn:R~.sTS ~..

REAL PR_ oPERn HnO OR

m. lM~ ~YSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box'
Name

D REAL PROPERTY

D INVESTMENT

Addren fBu,smess Address Acceptable)

enoch one

o

/

Trust go to 2

!ill'

Business En1ity. complete the box, than go 10 2

Name of Business Entrty. if Investment. Q[
Assessor's Parcel Number or Stree1 Address of Reel Property

GENERAL DESCRtpnpN OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Adver:h.sl~
FAIR MARKET VALUE
~ $0·51 !;IS!:!
$2,000 . $1 0.000
$10,001 • $100,000

DI!8criplion at BUSiness Activity Q[
Crty or Othel Precise Locabon 01 Reet Property

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

D
D

---.I---.IR

---.I---.IR

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

B

$100.001' $1,000,000

D

D ___-:::::-,--___
01""

~

iDENTIFY TH~ GROSS lNCOME fU::CfHJIDl !tN::LUOE YOUR PflO RATA
GROSS INCOME !Q TH£ a41lT'lITRUST}
SHARE' Of

rue:

I5il SO • $499

D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001· $10,000

---.I---.IJ1... ---.I---.IJ1...

D $10,001

ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1,000,000
Oiler $1,000,000

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST

YOUR BUSINESS POStnON

!Ii"

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

B

Over $1.000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole PropriS1orshlP ~ PartnershiP

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 • $10,000
D $10,001 • $100,000

D Property DwnerahipfDeed of TruS1
D Pertn&n;hlp
DS10ck
DOth" ______,..-___
D Leesehold Y remslll<ng
rs

D Ch6Ck box 11 edditional 8~ule8 reporting investments or real property

• $100,000
DOVER $100,000

ere attached

1. UST lH~ NAME OFUCH RB!'ORidl,,~ SlNGLE SOllRCE Or
mCOME: OF S10,.Q{M) OR

MClR~ Yt'Il~. ""IM'- ~ll~!!!!l! n.. ...,.~*'¥,

D None

Comments: ___________________

Filer's Verifl cation
Prlnl Name

_.:..1t.:..,:..:.-'I'-.-,-'_..:.IN.::JI'r'-1..!:J.-=-1t'--"~~(L=_"S"__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Office, Agency or Court ---,e«..:..fl~~-SLFlT.!...:.2'_L__,G"""'~~UOVt;.LJ",A-"<:Lry-r-;L"""'__
Sielement Type

~01212013Annual D --- Annuel D Assuming

'"'

______________
D Leaving 0

Candidele

I heve used ell reasoneble diligence in preparing Ihls slelement, I have reviewed Ihls slalemenl and 10 the besl of my knowledge the Informalion
conlained herein and in eny ellached schedules is lrue end complele
I certify under penalty of perjury under Ihe fews of Ihe Stale of Callfor

-:!:> /:'1/1

~

Dala Signed _ _ _ _ _---,..-":,...,=-=,,-____
lmontl1. day yeBI)

Filer's Signa

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•

SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
.. 4, lHY'ESmENTS AND INTgRfSTS IN REAL PROPaliTY HUD em:

tEASED

n

TH~ ~USJHES.s

ENftTI' OR TRUST

Chech one box

D INVESTMENT
Chech one

o

TrusL go

~ustness Entity, compJete the box, then go 10 2

to 2

D REAL PROPERTY

Name 01 BU5jOO'8 Entity, if Investmen1. Q[
Assessor's Parcel Number or S1reet Address 01 Reel Property

GENERAL DESCRtpnON OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

~

sfrd-f

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$0 - $1,999
0$2.000 • $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 • $1,000,000
DOver $1,000,000

Description of Business Activity Q[
Crty or Other PreCIse LOCl!1ion 01 Reet Property

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

!lI

D
D

ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

L

DISPOSED

_

B

GROSS INCOME: TO THE: ENTITYITRUSil

D $10,001

~ $0. $499

D Property Ownerahip/D&ed 01 Trusl
D S10ck
D Partnership
D LeaS8hoid "'"'== D Other _ _ _ _ _-;--_ _
Vrs

lemID1'IlfIg

D Check box if additionel schedull!'5 reporting jnveetmen1s or real Pfoperty

- $100,000
DOVER $100,000

D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST

I>- ~_ IDENTIFY THE GROSS IJ4COME R ECEiVE:D {lNe tuDE YOUR PRO RATA
lH~

ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

L )' J

D Sole ProprllMrship D Partnership 00 9nl4r£.n' q u
..; ~~ ,01,""' •
YOUR BUSINESS POSITION ~ .- ~
SHARE OF

IF APPLICABLE, UST DATE

FAJR MARKET VALUE

D $2.000 - $10,000
D $10,001 • $100,000

are attached

... 1. UST -nffi" Ji,lli,ME Of M-CH R~POJnABlE SlNGLE SOURCE or
l'NCOME Of' S10.{IOO OR M:QR~ (1;""=/1; ~ ~~ml" ~I,_ If """"''''!-¥y f

D None

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Filer's Verlf1cation
Prtnl Name

~I JI1. I

. \Iv A:t.-Ta..5

(Lit ~mrr;; t7f:lupf-[(;;~212013 Annuel D ___ Annual 0 Assuming D Leaving

Office. Agency 0, Court
Sialemeni Type

I~I

DCandldele

I have used all reasonable diligence In preparing this slalemenL I heve reviewed this slalemenl end 10 Ihe besl of my knowledge lhe Informalion
conleined herein end in eny etieched schedules is true and complele.
I certffy under penatty of perjury under Ihe laws of the Stale of Calt

Dale Signed

-3 fa

I

J t3

(monrl1dayy91Jf1

(d)(5)

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
--

-

.. 1. BUSINESS EN1UV OR TRUST

D REAL PROPERTY
Check one
~ TrusL go

o

to 2

Business En1lty. compJgte the box. then go to 2

Name 01 Business Entrty If tnveetmem. Q[
As.&e5SOr'S Percel Number or S1ree1 Address 01 Real Property

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Description of Bustn~5 Activf1y Q[
City Of Dther Preche Location 01 Reel Property

IF ApoLtCABLE. LIST DATE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D SO - $1.999
D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

--.1--.1.11...
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sola Propnetorship

D Partnership D ___--::::-____

""'"'

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION
110-

I!o

B

--.1--.1.11... --.1--.1.11...

D $10,001

ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,000

DISPOSED

DOver

NATURE OF INTEREST

D Property Ownership/Deed 01 TruS1

2. ID£NTlF:v THE GROSS INCOn.tE RECfJVEfi {INCI.UO£ YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE Of THE GROSS INCOMe: 12 THE ENftiYliRUS11

D SO - $499
D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE:

$10,001 - $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

D

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000

- $100,000

D Leasehold

D Slock

D Partnership

-+___

DOli", _ _ _ _ _
Yl5 remaH'lmg

D Check beK if additional sctlsdules reporting invastmen1s or raal property
are attached

~ OVER $100,000

1. 1,tST THE NAME OF EACH .REPORTABLE SINGCE S~
INCOME OF Stll,OOO OR MORE [Jo"'..... ~ i"I"lq"'-i_t IF ft.,,=.~~

~None

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

File r's Verification

---'-M--'-"'--"W1'-L-l-I_-'-'w:'--'k.'--'-"'-t-:-Lf(3;/!...--"~=_=S=_____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Office, Agency or Court -----'O
...
W"-"-----'7~rJHE,--,--o--<-..;~=----_-"'~'-"I?"'w<__'<__'_A-__'_'_n_'6=__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Sialemeni Type
~01212013AnrtUel D ___ AnnUal DAssumlng D Leaving D Cendldele
Prlnl Name

I'"

I heve used ell reesonable diligence In preparing Ihls slalemenL I have reviewed this slelemenl and 10 Ihe basi of my knowledge Ihe Informellon
conlained herein and in any allached schedules is lrue and complele
I certify under penatty of perjury under Ihe laws of the Siale of Callfom

Data

Slgne~ /31> I ,.3
4monrh day

reM

Filer'. Signal

(d)(5)

⁾‫†‮‬
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•

SCHEDULE E
Income - Gifts
Travel Payments, Advances,
and Reimbursements
• You must mark either the gift or Income box .
• Mark the "501(c)(3)" box for a travel payment received from a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
or the "Speech" box If you made a speech or participated In a panel. These payments are not
subject to the $440 gift limit, but may result In a disqualifying conflict of Interest.
~

~ NAME OF SOURCE fNot

NAME OF SOURCE fNot an,Acronym)

ADDRESS fBuliness Address Accepteble)

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable

Pier' ?~$t~ 2.D'Z.,
CITY AND S

CITY AND STATE

IE

Sa.... k4,.o:!~;!>'-O M
BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, &F

SOUR~E

D

501 (0)")

S.J...4.., ft-.h'c,.1 Ptoy:d to
!LJ4& . J2..J.1LJ~

/2./7fJ. 7l

D

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

501 (0)(3)

8"1'11-%." L

DATEISI

ftf

D
5iI

AMI.

~ Gift

D Income

TYPE OF PAyMENT: (mUsl check one)

Filer's Verification

A..f-,~., 6~

Prinl Neme

st-c

Mimi WALrft~

~~cc:~~gency ~""t'

~Oz.

Stalemenl Type

0

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

DATEIS)

5h1tc Se.u.1L

101. I~. 11-,~.ll"

AMT.

(pb'l. 2 2-

III ¢II
TYPE OF PAYMENT (musl check one)

Ii3 Gift

D Income

~ 2012/2013 Annual

D _Iyr) Annuel
_

501 (c)(3)

IhP,f ~IICAhNd or;c...."ot....... ':.....
17..

D Income

DIOOr - Provide Descrtplion

CITY AND STATE

NON

D Gift

Made e SpeechJParticipeled In e Panel

ADDRESS fBu,smess AddreS-3 Acceptable)

PI e.y $f

AMT ..._ _ _ _ __

gift)

s.JofeJs,mWs, tu./l,.¥..J.

NAME OF SOuRCE fNot an Acronyml

.

---.1---.1_ . ---.1---.1_
flf

D
D

Made a Speech1Partlclpaled in a Panel
Other - Provide Descripllon

Q'r~,

DATE(S)

f1Jrt}

TYPE OF PAYMENT: (mUSI check one)

~

en ACfOl1ym)

o

Assuming

D Leaving

DCandldale

I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this slalemenl. I have
reviewed this slalemenl and 10 lhe besl of my knowledge Ihe Inlormalion
conlained herein and In any attached schedUles is true and complele.
I certify under penetty of perjury under Ihe laws of Ihe Siele of
California Ihal Ihe foregoing ls true and correct

Dale 51g n

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Commenm: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

FPPC Form 700 Amendrnenl (201212013)
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r

•
SCHEDULE A·2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts" i 5 r'----r--,,..,,----------'
, I
(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

MV
---

-

.......

1. IUJSINESS ENTIn' OR TRYST

III-

Monarch Bay Capital Group

1

3

-

!~V£Smc:IU_S AND INTERESTS IU REAL PROPERTY HELD Ott
LEASED II TI4~ BU-SlJlESS ENTITY OR lRUST

Checli. one box

Name

D

3 Inspiration Point, Laguna Niguel 92677

D

INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

Address ,Business Address Acceptable)

Check one
Tlusl, go to 2

o

~ Business Entity, complete the box. then go 10 2

Neme 01 BUSiness Emrty_ II InvestmenL Q[
Assessor's Percel Number or Slreel Address of Real Property

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Consulting
Oescriplfon of Busines5 Activity Qf
Crty or Other Preds-e Loca1ion 01 Reel Property

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$0 • $1,999
$2,000· $10,000
$10,001 - $100.000
[BJ $100.001 - $1,000,000
0'0'81 $1,000.000

B
D

---.I---.I.J.1...
ACQUIRED

B

FAIR MARKET VALUE

DISPOSED

,o

: NATURE OF INVESTMENT
[BJ Sole Proprte1orsnrp

D Partnership D - __---,:--____

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

Spouse income

01"',

...

~_

[RJ

---.I---.I.J.1... ---.I---.I.J.1...
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST
D

.. 2. IDENTIfY THE: GROSS INCOME R£CI5:~O {lNCLUOJ:: YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF TW:t: GROSS jttC:OM~ IQ THE ENl1TYtfRUSll

D iO - $499
D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 . $10,000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

$2.000 • $10.000
$10.001 - $100.000
D $100.001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1.000,000

D $10,001

• $100,000
~ OVER $100,000

Property Ownership/Deed 01 TruS1

D

Leesehold

D

Slod<..

D Pertnership

D Olh ... - -_ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yrs r{ffTlilJnol'lg

D Check box II eddltional schedules reporting investmen1s or reel property
ere ettached

L,IST THE NA~ OF EACH REPOOTA~t,E S-JNGlE somu::£
INCOME OF $,1:JtOOO OR MOltE j"'lt.cl1.o;"'~_'lf~"cH"""l

rn:
Comments: __________________

None

-

-

File r's Verifi cation
p,'n' Name Mimi Walters

State Senate
Offlce,AgsrtcyorCourt _____________________________________________________________________________
Sialemeni Type

1&]201212013 Annual

D ___ Annual

DAssumlng

IY"

D Leaving

D Candidale

I have used all reasonable diligence In preparing Ihis slalernenl. I have reviewed Ihis slalemenl and 10 the besl of my kllOwiedge Ihe In(ormalton
conlafned herein and irt any allached schedules is lrue and complele
(d)(5)
I certify under penafty of perjury under Ihe laws of the Siale of Ca

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Dale SIgned _ _~,-')+/J'-~;J'-d~{-=-L)=c__---j

Il140nllL day yearl

File'" S

⁾†
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FPPC Form 700 Amendmenl (2012/2013)
FPPC Advice Emeil: [e-mail],gov
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 wwwfppc.CB,90V

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r

SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests
(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not aNach brokerage

Of

financial statements.

MAY 1
...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

...

~

);'1'

NAME OF BUSINESS ENnTY

Data Logic Int'I
GENERAL DESCRIPnON OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPnON OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Technology
FAIR MARKET VALUE

FAIR MARKET VAlUE

D $10,001 - $100,000

~ $2,000 • $10,000

D $100,001 - $1,000,000

D $2.000 - $10,000
D $100,001 - $1,000.000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

I&J

D

Stock

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

DOth" ____----::---______

D

Slock

D

1DMcn b e l
PertnelshiP 0 Income ReceNsd 01 $0· $499
Income Received 01 $500 or More rRepotT on Schedule CI

rDt-:sa.bel

Partnership

0

o

D $10,001 - $100,000
DOver $1,000,000

Income Recejved of $0 • $499
Income Received 01 $500 or More IRepon on S(tiedl.1t! CI

IF APPLICABLE. LIST DATE

D D1he, _ _ _ _-::-:-_ _ _ __

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

....Qi..;~..iL
...

---1---1..iL

---1---1..iL

---1---1..iL

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

...

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MAR KET VAlUE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 • $10,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

D $10,001

- $100.000

DOver $1.000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D
D

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Slock

D 01h" - - - _ - : : - - -__- - - - -

Partnership

0

D $2.000 - $10,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

- $100,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
D'Slock
D Othel _ _ _ _ _-;:-----,-_ _ _ _ __
(DesCribel

\OB5cnbElt

Income Received 01 $0 - $499
Income Received 01 $500 or More IRepon on SchEdule C)

D $10.001

DOver $1,000.000

D

PertnershlP

o Income Received of $0 - $4S9

o Income Received 01 $500 or More IR~ on Schedule CI

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

---1---1..iL

---1---1..iL

---1---1..iL

---1---1..iL

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Filer's Verification

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

...

Prlnl Neme

Mimi Walters

Office, Agency

State Senate

0, Court

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D 52.000 • $10.000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

D $10,001

- $100,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D
D

Slock

Stalemenl Type

DOver $1.000,000

D OlhO' -----:;==:-____
lDescnbe)

Partnership 0 Income Received 01 $(J - $4SS
Income Received 01 $500 or More IReporl on Schrouie Cr

o

[B] 20 1212013 Annual

D ___ Annual
,V'!

D Assuming D Leaving
DCandidele

I have used all reasonable diligence In preparing this slalemenl. I have
reviewed Ihis slalemenl and 10 Ihe besl of my knowledge Ihe Informeilon
conlalned herein end In any ellached schedules Is lrue and complele.
I certi
(d)(5)
Caflfo
⁉⁨⁾⁾ 
⁏⁲⁥⁧⁧†

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

Dele

⁾†

nder Ihe laws of Ihe Siele of
and correct

'5/13/1 3

‧••‧⁨⁾ ⁊•†
(d)(5)

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

Filer'

‧⁾†

Comments: __________________
FPPC Form 700 Amendmenl (201212013)
FPPC Advice Email: [e-mail]
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: B66/275-3n2 www.fppc.ca.gov

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CALIFORNIA FORM

700

SI~TEIVIENT

fAIR POliTICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Date Received

ECONOMIC INTERESTS
COVER PAGE
Docunlent

Please type or print in ink.

K

Mimi

Walters

OPTIONAl:

MAILING ADDRESS

I (BIJsin'ess

Address Accept£;!bfe)

or Court

1. Office,

4. Schedule Summary

Name of Office, Agency, or Court:

... Total number of pages
including this cover page: _ __

State Senate
Division, Board, District, if applicable:

... Check applicable schedules or "No reportable
interests."

33rd District

I have disclosed interests on one or more of the
attached schedules:

Your Position:

Senator

Schedule A-1

~ Yes - schedule attached

... If filing for multiple positions, list additional agency(ies)/
position{s): (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.)

Investments

than

Agency: ____________________________________

Schedule A-2

19] Yes - schedule attached

Investments

Position: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Schedule B

Schedule C

2. Jurisdiction of Office

(Check at least one box)

[8J State
County of ___________________

o City of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o Multi-County _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yes - schedule attached

Real Property

Yes - schedule attached

Income, Loans, & Business Positions (Income Other than
and

Payments)

Schedule 0
Income

Schedule E
Income

~ Yes - schedule attached

Gifts

Gifts

Other ____________________________

Yes - schedule attached
Travel Payments

-orNo reportable interests on any schedule

3. Type of Statement

(Check at least one box)
Date: ---.1---.1__

Assuming Officellnitial
~

Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2009,
through December 31, 2009.

-orO

The period covered
December 31, 2009.

Leaving Office

---.1---.1_ _, through

Date Left: ----.1---.1_ _

5. Verification
I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this
statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best
of my knowledge the information contained herein and in any
attached schedules is true and complete.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State
of California that the foregOing is true and correct.

, 2009, through the

Date Signed _ _ _ _ _-:--_3_/1_1_10_-:--_ _ _ __

-orO The

covered is ---.1---.1_ _ , through
the date of leaving office.

Candidate

Signature --"'--_____________ _

Election Year: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Toll-Free Helpline:

FPPC Form 100 (2009/2010)
www-fppc.ca.gov

866/ASK~FPPC

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CALIFORNIA FORM
Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 1
Do not attach
....

OF

hrr,VaY!:lr1t:>

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

or financial statements.

DU~)""H:JJ

Northwest Venture Association
VC Fund

VC Fund

NATURE OF

'I\'HC'" ·,UL

!8l
Partnership
Of

More
APPLICABLE,

APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

DATE:

~~..J!L

~---.1~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DISPOSED

....

.... NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Madrona Partners
BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

VC Fund

Services

I8J $10,001 " $100,000
$1,000,000
0
NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

I8J

or More

IZJ

or

C)

APPLICABLE,

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

~~..J!L

~---.1~

~~..JJL

~~~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

....

.... NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

CRI Partners
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF

VC Fund

GVI
uV,." ...,,_J.J

ACTIVITY

VC Fund

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A·1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www-fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CALIFORNIA FORM
Name

Mimi \Naiters

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 1
Do not attach

hY""/",,,r."'Nr.

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

financial sta,retr:tem's.

Human Resources

Computer Housing

or

C)

LIST

ACQUiRED
"..

".. NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

'-'v_nnH._->-'

Reclamation Consulting & Resources Inc(RCAI)

Nomadix
GENERAL

OF

DISPOSED

wV_."'n__"-J

ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

~

or

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

---1___L!)!L
DISPOSED

Flexscan

Broker Dealer

Healthcare

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________
FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Scn. A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 1
Do not attach
... NAME OF

hrrl/,(t>rJ:lrtt>

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

or financial statements.

lJU,,)"'I'_"'':>

PENC

MMEX

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

NATURE

181

181

Stock

Other - - - - - - - - - - - -

Partnership

Income
Income

of $500 or More

or

C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

APPLICABLE,

~~~

--1--1~

~~~

--1--1~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

FAIR MARKET VALUE

$2,000 - $10,000

$10,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $1,000,000

Over $1,000,000

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF
Stock

Partnership

NATURE OF
Stock

0

Income of $0 Income Received of $500 or More

Partnership
C)

0 Income of

o Income

APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

--1--1~
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

--1-1~
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

Comments: ____________________________________________.____________________________________

~

_____

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A .. 2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
.... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

.... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

David A Walters & Marian K Walters, TTEES of the DMW
CA 92675

APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

ACQU!RED

Partnership
YOUR

UU,JII'\Il.. .J':>

0 ---------

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

.... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

Sole Proprietorship
YOUR

LJU~)!"l[c.:>J

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

o $10,001 - $100,000

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

181 OVER $100,000

.... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

.... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet .f necessary)

see list

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

~

THE

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

.ax THE

Check one box:
INVESTMENT

!81 REAL PROPERTY

PROPERTY

1411 Hermes Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024
of

Property

Apartment Building

investm,Emts or

Comments: Financial Systems Group changed name to
FPPC

TolI~Free

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010)
Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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STI Group, Inc.

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

95.00%
47.5%

$ 21,052.63

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $21,053 or greater
Seltzer, Caplan, McMahon, Vitek - Lawsuit Settlement

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SCHEDULE A .. 2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

7DO

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

---1---1 0 9
DISPOSED

YOUR BUSINESS POS!TION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)
0$0
$500 $1.000
$1,001 - $10,000

DISPOSED

0-------

Sole Proprietorship

o
o

ACQUIRED

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

o

$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

$10,001 - $100,000
DOVER $100,000

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD Irl THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:
!&1INVESTMENT

Check one box:

REAL PROPERTY

Number

o

INVESTMENT

o

REAL PROPERTY

Rea! Property

City or

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A~2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
~

~

1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Bounce Mobile

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

S\I'<::!TAmc;:

CA 92675

GENERAL

nrC'rr>,r>TlrI",

OF

DU.~'P"::''':;>J

GPS
IF

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

M , ,-

L"~MLjLL.

---1---109
ACQUIRED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship
~ Partnership
YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

~

YOUR

2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

~

o

$500 - $1,000
0$1,001 - $10,000

~

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYlTRUST}

$10,001 - $100,000

$10,001

OVER $100,000

OVER $100,000

3. UST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD

fiY

THE

~

4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD

fiY

THE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

box:

iNVESTMENT

$100,000

... 3. UST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYlTRUST}

!8J $0 - $499

uu.;",nc..:;>.:I

Check one box:

o

REAL PROPERTY

INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

City
APPLICABLE,

DATE:

Comments:_______________________

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A·2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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Bounce Mobile Systems, Inc.

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $35,651or greater
None

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of $35,651 or greater
Bounce GPS (Subsidiary of Remote Dynamics)

None
Bounce Mobile Systems, Inc.

NIR Group

None
Remote Dynamics Series B Financing

None

56.10%
28.1%
$ 35,650.62

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SCHEDULE A .. 2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is 10% or
II>- 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

II>- 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Consultants International
CA 92675

CA 92675

APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D

$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
!8i
$1,000,000

D

---1---1~

D

---1---1 09
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Proprietorship
!8i Partnership
YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

II>- 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

II>- 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

- $10,000

II>- 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (atlact! a separate shoo! If necessary)

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (aUach a separate sheet If necessary)

See attached list

II>- 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

Check one box:
!8iINVESTMENT

.trY THE

REAL

!8i INVESTMENT

Holding company owns Drug Consultants Inc.
City

Comments:_______________________
FPPC

TolI~free

fPPC form 100 (2009/2010) Sch.
Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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Monarch Staffing Inc.
(previously MT Ultimate Healthcare)
(includes wholly owned subsidiaries Drug Consultants, Inc. and Drug Consultants International)
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $49,875.31 or greater
Below customers are from State of California
Avenal State Prison
Calipatra State Prison
CCI Tehachapi
Cen CA Women's Facility I Chowchilla
Centinela CNA
Centinela State Prison
Chuckawalla State Prison
CMF Vacaville
Coalinga
Corcoran
Correctional Training Facility I Soledad
CSAT
CSP Sacramento
CSP Solano
Deuel Vocational Institution
High Desert State Prison
Ironwood
Lancaster
Mule Creek State Prison
North Kern
R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility
Salinas Valley Prison
San Quentin State Prison
Valley State Prison For Women
Wasco State Prison

Lending Institutions that Provided loans of $49,875.31 or greater
None

40.10%
20.1%
$ 49,875.31

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SCHEDULE A .. 2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

Mimi Walters

.... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Associates, LLC

Cardiff Partners, LLC*
CA 92675

CA 95675

YOUR BUSINESS nne'IT','''' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

.... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUSn

YOUR

UU.'>""'_JJ

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

.... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE Of THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUSn

$100,000
$100,000

.... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet .f necessary)

.... 3. UST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE Of
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

See attached list

See attached list

.... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

!r'l THE

.... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

BY THE

Check one

INVESTMENT

City

City

Comments: Strands Management changed its name to Cardiff Partne rs

8/1.

, U- C

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC TolI·Free Helpline: 866!ASK·FPPC www-fppc.ca.gov

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Monarch Bay Associates, LLC

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $40,000 or greater
Monarch Staffing, Inc.
STI Group, Inc.
Triangle T Ranch, Inc.

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of $40,000 or greater
None

50.00%
25.0%
$ 40,000.00

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 628 of 665

Strands Management Company, LLC
(now known as Cardiff Partners, LLC effective 8/25/09)
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $40,000 or greater
Monarch Staffing, Inc.
Lathian Systems, Inc.
MGMT Energy, Inc.
Remote Dynamics, Inc.
STI Group, Inc.

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of $40,000 or greater
None

50.00%
25.0%

$ 40,000.00

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 629 of 665

SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Inc.
CA 92675

GENERAL DESCRIPTiON OF

LJu •.mn_.J.J

Pharmaceutical and medical
FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
~ $100,001 $1,000,000

o
o

rn-:l.,.I",:~hn,rt

DATE:

---1---1 09

~~09

ACQUIRED

---1---1 09

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000
NATURE OF INVESTMENT

OF INVESTMENT

~ P",rt"ard,in

BUSINESS POSITION

YOUR

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

o
o
o

$0 $499
$500 $1,000

LJv.J""_v",

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

$1,001 - $10,000

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet.f necessary)

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

See attached list

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

lrl

Check one box:
INVESTMENT

THE

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

o

REAL PROPERTY

INVESTMENT

PROPERTY

Property

City

City
APPLICABLE,

inv~~stn1ents

DATE:

or

Comments:________________________

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toli-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 630 of 665

Lathian Systems Inc.

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $69,541 or greater
Cephalon Inc:Fentora V08A
Cytyc:Thin Prep V07A
Dey, LP:Perforomist V07A
Medicis:Restylane V08A
Medicis:Vanos V08a
Medicis:Ziana V08A
Millenium:Velcade V08a
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc:Apriso V09a
Talecris Biotherapeutics:Gamunex V09a
Talecris Biotherapeutics:Thrombate V08a
Valeant:Diastat V09a
Valeant:Migranal V09A
Valeant:Zelapar V09A
VNUS:ClosureFast V08A

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of $69,541 or greater
None

28.76%

14.4%
$ 69,541.03

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 631 of 665

SCHEDULE A .. 2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

Mimi Walters

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
.... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

.... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

CCN MV, LLC

Inc.

Secured Residential

CA 92675

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE,

~~09

2J~09

---.l---.l 09

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

OF INVESTMENT

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

l&l Pmtl1prsllin

l&l Partnership

BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

YOUR

wU.Jlln.-'-J

POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUSn

!&l $0 D $500 - $1,000

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

o

$1,001

$10,001 $100,000
OVER $100,000

$10,000

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet If necessary)

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet .f necessary)

.... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

Check one box:
INVESTMENT

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street
or 11 cu",,,nr'c

REAL PROPERTY

REAL PROPERTY

Property

City
DATE:

Comments:________________________

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 632 of 665

SCHEDULE A ..2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
.... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

o

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

-.-I__L09_

-.-1-.-1_09_

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

.... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
~ SHARE OF THE GRq§S INCOME !Q THE ENTITY/TRUST)
$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000

o Partnership

0 - - - -Other- - - -

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

.... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME !Q THE ENTITY/TRUST)
$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

$1,001 - $10,000

.... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

(Attach a separate sheet If necessary.)

.... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD

.!r! THE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:
INVESTMENT

o

$10,001 - $100,000
DOVER $100,000

.... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF

(Attadl a sep<I!'ate sheet if necessary,)

.... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD .!r! THE

0 - - - -Other- - - -

Check one box:

o

o REAL PROPERTY

INVESTMENT

o REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity QI
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Name of Business Entity QI
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Des;cril',tion of Business Activity QI
City
Precise Location of Real Property

City or

Des;cri~ltion

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

of Business Activity QI
Precise Location of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000

APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

DISPOSED

Ownershi,)/DI3ed of Trust
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
reporting investments

real property

FPPC Form 700 (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 633 of 665
Schedule 0
Income - Gifts

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTices COMMISSION

Name
<BLUE> is a.required field

Mimi Walters

12/04/09

Sacramento, CA
-

-~-

Pepsico Inc & Affiliated Entities

17717 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso
CA

California Tribal Business Alliance

1530 J St, Ste 250, Sacramento,

Family Winemakers of California

520 Capitol Mall, Ste 260,
Sacramento, CA
- -.--424 Market St, Ste 1000, San
Francisco, CA

92656 Lobbyist Employer

01/01/09

-- -- 95814 Lobbyist Employer

01/14/09

$

95814 Lobbyist Employer

01/26/09

$

72.20

Food and wine

94105 Lobbyist Employer

03/09/09

Orange County Automobile Dealers 125 Baker Street East, Ste 262,
Association
Costa Mesa, CA
-The Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista St, Burbank,
CA

92626 Lobbyist Employer

03/24/09

$

85.13

Food and drink

Farmers Insurance Group,
1415 L St, Ste 1200, Sacramento
InC/Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello,
Mueller & Naylor, LLP

95814 Lobbyist Employer

04/21/09

95814 Lobbyist Employer

04/22/09

95814 Lobbyist Employer

05/04/09

~.--

Wine Institute

---~

California Cable &
Telecommunications Association

-

1001 K St, 2nd fir, Sacramento, CA

-

~---

__ .~ _ _ _ _ m _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ " _ _ _

---------

- --

--

-_.-

..----.

-------------~-

-

$

Food and drink

70.91

150.19

Dinner

_

_ _ _ _ _ _ ~~_.~ _ _ ~"~~_." _ _ ~

63.23

$

_ . _ . _ ••. _
~-~---

Food and drink

-------

95814 Lobbyist Employer

05/19/09

95814 Lobbyist Employer

06/23/09

~-----~-

71.87

Food and drink

169.66

-~----------~-----,-

McAndrews & Hiltachk, LLP, 455
Capitol Mall, Ste 801, Sacramento,
CA

Cal Portland

~

376.00

------.-~--

505~Sacramento,CA

California refuse Recycling Council

04/16/09

91521 Lobbyist Employer

L

vVayneOrdos, Atty at Law, 1415
St., Sacramento, CA

Dinner

~----

1215 K Street, Ste 1400,
Cal Chamber

~a~r~m~':1t(?,g~

Association of California Life &
Health Insurance Companies
-Council for Legislative Excellence

1201 K St., Ste 1820, Sacramento,CA

-"-.~----

& drink

--~--.~~--~-

eft.

California Correctional Peace
Officers Associaton

food

Golf

__ .~?~~~~~~byis.t_E::r:!1E~oyer

10102/2009
............

95814 Lobbyist Employer

---'---~-

Pacific Life Insurance Company

2150 River Plaza Dr., Ste
Sacramento, CA

325.12

700"Newpo-rt -center -[5i-,Newpo"rf~ ~"~-- ~--- 92660-Lob"t>yistEmployer

-

12/30/09

$

Beach, CA
13 Natural and Environmental
Entities

Citizen-HoteTSacramen-to, .-- CA

----gsS14

13 N'aturaTand~Environ-mentaIEntities

~.-

01/28/09

-,..

Bag, Transportation
'-'-'-'---~--

180.00
..-

'-'

-. '---

86.54

~.,~.--

---

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
'-~"

"

-.- ..

-~-

Food and drink

FPPC Form 700 Draft (2009/2010) 5ch. Ox
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/A5K-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

"

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 634 of 665

List of gifts that were possibly over $50 but no letter received. Attempted but was
unable to reach by phone.

09/01/09

Dinner with Steve Poizner and Staff

Spataro

04/22/09

Dinner wlSenator Reps & Dems

Sugarmill, Clarksburg

03/29/09
Annual Legislative Reception
Mason's
Sponsored by:
Calif Forestry Assoc, Calif Conference of Carpenters, Calif Conference of
Machinists, Lumber Assoc of CA & Nevada, American Forest & Paper Assoc,
Forest Products Industry National Labor Mgmt Committee California Chapter,
Western Wood Preservers Institute.
03/17/09

Dinner wlCalifornia Professional
Association of Specialty Contractors
of DC (CALPASC)

Spataro

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 635 of 665

i0~CHEDULE

A-1

Investments
7sfdbt<:s?Sonds, and Other Interests
(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not attach brokerage or financial statements.
...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Inc.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000

NATURE
Stock

[gJ

0

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

INVESTMENT
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Partnership

$10,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $1,000,000

Partnership

Income of $0 - $500

o Income Received of $500 or More (Report on

0

Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More

C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

~~~

-.--!-.--!~

-.--!-.--!~

-.--!-.--!~

ACQUIRED
...

on

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

...

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Pinnacle
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

D
D

$10,001 - $100,000
Over $1,000,000

$100,001 - $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

$2,000 - $10,000

D $10,001

$100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

- $100,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
D

Stock

Other - - - - - - - - - - - - -

D

Partnership

(Describe)

Partnership

0

o

Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More

on

C)

Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

J1L;~~

-.--!-.--!~

-.--!-.--!~

-.--!-.--!~

ACQUIRED
...

C)

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

Verification

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Print Name ___
M~iK",-+'-=-,_.x\("'-'L--W.JloClol":::':""=-:\'-1t-=(lJ('~S_ _ _ _ __
Office, Agency
or Court

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$10,001 - $100,000

Statement Type

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Sll\ie:

~@J M€.

~ 2009/2010 Annual
Annual

Assuming
Candidate

D __
(yr)

Leaving

I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have
reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information
contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California that the foregoing is true and correct.
IF

LIST DATE:

Date Signed

_----'c,"""-I-I__
3~J'-=2-::....!O"'-J"-"OoC...__ _ _ _ _ _ __
fmnnfh

rI:::f\1

vp~rl

-.--!-.--!~
ACQUIRED

SignaturE\,

Comments: ____________________
FPPC Form 700 Amendment (2009/2010) Sch. A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 636 of 665

SCHEDULE A-1
J~IfI~vestments

)~toc~s<:'t BQnds, and Other Interests
, '~{OvVFfer~~Jp Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not attach brokerage or financial statements.
•

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF

uV'-''''''--..J'V

ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

$2,000 - $10,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
~ Other Sole
Partnership

0

. ,

o

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Propnetorshlp

Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More (Report

$10,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $1,000,000

Stock

o

0

Partnership

0

C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

Other - - - - - - - - - - - - Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

---.1---.1~
•

---.I---.I~

---.1-------.1~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

•

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

$2,000 - $10,000

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o $10,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

o

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o

Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

Stock

0

Partnership

(Describe)

0

o $10,001 - $100,000

o $2,000 - $10,000
o $100,001 - $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Stock
Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Partnership

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

0

o

Other - - - - - - - - - - - - (Describe)

Income of $0 - $500
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

---.1---.1~
•

---.I---.I~

---.1-------.1~

---.1---.1~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

Verification
Print Name __
1V\~'..:...:tV\.-=--·I_...LK::!!L.:.....'~W~4.,.,~'--'-+-~e=r..=:..s_=__

GENERAL DESCRIPTiON OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Office, Agency
or Court

Sm1'"~ S.6tJ

____

Jr:.\-.,-e:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

$2,000 - $10,000

Statement Type

$10,001 - $100,000

$100,001 - $1,000,000

Over $1,000,000

2009/2010 Annual
_ _ Annual

Leaving

(yr)

I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have
reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information
contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete.

INVESTMENT

C)

DATE

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California that the foregOing is true and correct.
DatA

---.1---.1 ~

Ia-..,..l__

_ _ _(,-""<-.....

1'-'1.0"'--._ _ _ _ _ _ __

u,,,",_
.....

---.1---.1 ~

ACQUIRED

~ioned

DISPOSED

Signature

Comments: ____________________
FPPC Form 700 Amendment (2009/2010) Sch. A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK·FPPC

Case 6:21-cv-00043-ADA-JCM Document 1-22 Filed 01/18/21 Page 637 of 665

iTi~""

SCHEDULE A . .2
~"J»{~§~'A~,fnts, Income, and Assets
of 8'usiness Entities/Trusts
!

,

(l.I'kfmoit'"c-hfn

Interest is 10% or Greater)

II!! 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

30950 Rancho

... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD .ay THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST
REAL PROPERTY

CA 92675

Rd #120, SJ

Address (Business Address Acceptable)

[8J Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

Trust. go to 2

Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Nurse

Holding company owns Drug Consultants Inc.

~t',,+Fi,nrt

Description of Business Activity
City or Other Precise Location of

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship

l&l Partnership

II!! 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

o $10,001 - $100,000
l&l

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION ___________________

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME 1Q THE ENTITYITRUSn

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

DISPOSED

Property

o Property Ownership/Deed of Trust
o Partnership
l&l Stock
o Leasehold
o Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - o are attachedif additional schedules reporting investments or real property
Check box
Yrs. remaining

OVER $100,000

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE {attach a separate sheet if necessaryl

See attached list

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________

Verification
Print Name Mimi K. Walters
Office, Agency or Court
Statement Type

_S_t_a_te_S_e_n_a_te
_________________________________

~ 2009/2010 Annual

_ _ Annual
(yr)

Assuming

Leaving

Candidate

used all reasonable diligence preparing this statement I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information
contained
any attached schedules is true and vVl·"fJ,,:ac.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

_
Date Signed _ _ _ _ _ _6,-1_3_/2_0_1_0 _ _ _ __

Signature

(month, day year)

FPPC Form 700 Amendment (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC

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~,

SCHEDULE A .. 2
\'"bUf~r'pents, Income, and Assets
., ,1,",,";
of Business Entities/Trusts
i

Ii • ,:

8)~rship Interest is 10% or Greater)
... 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

II"

4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD .al THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

REAL PROPERTY
Address

one
~

Trust go to 2

Business Entity.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

Communications
FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

----.-J----.-J~

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

ACQUIRED

~ 05 I 09
ACQUIRED

----.-J----.-J 09
DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship
~ Partnership
Other

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

~

... 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME .!.Q THE ENTITYlTRUSTj
$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

o Stock

Property Ownership/Deed of Trust
Other

o Partnership

NO CURRENT VALUE

remaining

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

o $10,001 - $100.000
~ OVER $100,000

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attacb a sll;parate sheet if necessary)

See list

Comments:_F_in_a_n_c_ia_I~~______~_~_'h_!~~r1r~,c_'n_n_a_m e_t_o_S_T_I____~o_n 4/_9_10_7
__
__
_________________________"
______

Verification
Print Name Mimi K. Walters
Office, Agency orCourt_S_t_a_te
______________________________________________________
Statement Type

~ 2009/2010 Annual

_ _ Annual
(yr)

Assuming

Leaving

Candidate

used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information
contained herein and
any attached schedules is true and complete.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date Signed _ _ _ _ _----,-6/_3_/2_0_1_0 _ _ _ __
_
(month. day year)

Signature

FPPC Form 700 Amendment (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 8GG/ASK·FPPC

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,',
SCHEDULE A-2
'lf1y~~tments, Income, and Assets
I
of/B~J"ess Entities/Trusts
!~,

",iT

~

,4

.~F!~OWnershT'~l!fnterest
(;*{

is 10% or Greater)

I

~

1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

~ 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD

Secured Residential
30950 Rancho

.aY THE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Inc.

REAL PROPERTY

CA 92675

Rd.#120,SJ

Address (Business

Check one
Trust, go to 2

o

IB] Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

ill
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY
I\lIr.rln<Olno

Broker
IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

City or

02/J&/ 09
ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship

I8J Partnership

Other

2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME
THE ENTITYITRUST)

m

o
o
o
~

$0 - $499
$500 - $1.000
$1,001 - $10,000

~ $10,001 - $100,000
DOVER $100,000

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

~

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

DISPOSED

Over $1,000,000

o

Property

o
o
o

Leasehold
Yrs. remaining

o

o

Stock

o

Partnership

Other - - - - - - - - - - -

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Comments: ___________________________________________________________________

Verification
Print Name Mimi K. Walters
Office, Agency orCourt_S_t_a_te S_e_n_a_t_e_________________________________________________________________
__
Statement Type

1Z!2009/2010 Annual

_ _ Annual
(yr)

Assuming

I have used all
diligence preparing this statement. I have reviewed
rnn,t::lir)Ari herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete.

Leaving

Candidate

statement and to the best of my knowledge the information

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and

Date Signed _ _ _ _ _ _6,-'_3-,-'2_0_1_0 _ _ _ __
_

correct~

Signature

(month, day, year)

FPPC Form 700 Amendment (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC

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SCHEDULE A-2
lrive~t~ts, Income, and Assets
of Et&Slness Entities/Trusts

/c;,,~, '// / >, "
i

0;-;' /'

t=<

/l).

"~{0vvnershir:tjffirterest is 10% or Greater)

c':

Ill- 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Ill- 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD

30950 Rancho

.aY THE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Camino Partners LLC

Check

Rd #120, SJ

box.'
REAL PROPERTY

CA 95675

Address ltiu!smess Address Acceptable)

Check

o

f&J

Trust, go to 2

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

ill
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

City or

~~09
ACQUIRED

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship
Ig) Partnership

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

Other

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _~_ _ _ _ _ _ __

Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

Ill- 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

Leasehold _ _ __

Partnership

Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yrs. remaining

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME m THE ENTITYITRUSn
$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

Stock

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

$10,001 - $100,000
OVER $100,000

Ill- 3. LIST THE NAME OF ,EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF

INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

(attach a separate sheet if necessary)

**No current value

r'k,...~,~,..,.,.,.

Comments: * Camino Partners was

Verification
'"

Print Name

J

r

t

name 2/4/08

,

Mimi K. Walters

Office, Agency or Court
Statement Type

_S_t_a_te_S_e_n_a_te
_________________________________

~ 2009/2010 Annual

_ _ Annual
(yr)

Assuming

Leaving

Candidate

have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best
true and complete,
contained herein and in any attached schedules

my knowledge

information

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

6/_3_/2_0_1_0 _ _ _ __
_
Date Signed _ _ _ _ _ _
(month, day, year)

Signature

FPPC Form 700 Amendment (2009/2010) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC

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Schedule 0
Income - Gifts

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

Mimi Walters

Sacramento, CA
17717 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo,
CA
1530 J St, Ste 250, Sacramento, CA

Inc & Affiliated Entities

12/04/09
01/01/09

92656 Lobbyist Employer Beverage Company

Sacramento, CA
- --'. 424 Market St, Ste 1000, San
Wine Institute
Francisco,....CA ..-- _.. _ - - .. _"'_-..... Orange County Automobile Dealers
Baker Street East, Ste 262,
Association
Costa Mesa, CA
The Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista St, Burbank,
CA
Farmers
Group,
1415 L St, Ste 1200, Sacramento CA
InC/Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello,
Mueller & Naylor, LLP

01/14/09

03/09/09

92626 Lobbyist Employer Auto Dealers

Family Winemakers of

95814 Lobbyist Employer - Tribal
Business/Native American Alliance
.•.. ......•--- .. 95814 Lobbyist Employer Winemakers
94105 Lobbyist Employer Wine makers

... -,

79.00

03/24/09

_
.....

~.--

Rosebowl Ticket
food & drink

~

01/26/09

$

72.20

wine

59.11

Food and wine

$

85.13

Food and drink

$

376.00

-~,"-",,-.-.-

-~"'-""-

,-.-~

-~--""".""-"""-""-

~"-"""'-""'-'---"-

..

California Correctional Peace
Officers Associaton
.
California Cable &
Telecommunications Association

-'-"~--"~'-"~

--'~-

.

'~.

~~-

.....

---_ .•....

__._ ..

...

-.~.-

...

~.,

..

91521 Lobbyist Employer
04/16/09
______~nt~~~~e_n~Disn~y Ente~pris~s _ _
_ _______ _
95814 Lobbyist Employer Insurance Company
04/21/09

--

.

"-_..

-~

- - .. --

.. --.- ..

'-

95814 Lobbyist Employer Cable
&Telecommunications

.-

. - . -..

1201 K St., Ste 1820, Sacramento,CA

Food and drink

.-_.. __ ..... -_.

05/04/09

$

63.23

05/19/09

$

71.87

$

169.66

~,-

.. -

150.19

Dinner
Food and drink

...- - - - - , - ,

...---

- - -.. - - . -.. .. -

'--"--

~

-~.

95814 Lobbyist Employer Building materials &
Construction

-.~-----

-

06/23/09

.. ··----Coi)-byisfEmployer=Cha-mber-of
95814 Commerce

10102/2009

95814 Lobbyist Employer - Health Insurance

10/16/09

$

115.43

95833 Civic League: Policy Institute

121SKStreet,-Ste 1400,~~cra~~n~<?-,-~~ __ .___ _
" ".-"

....

04/22/09

-_

--,.-._......

--"~.-

~.--

95814 Lobbyist Employer Trash Haulers
Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk, LLP, 455
Capitol Mall, Ste 801, Sacramento,
CA

Association of California
Health Insurance Companies
,_.-,._--" _.-""
- - Council for Legislative Excellence

... -

95814 Lobbyist Employer Peace Officers

Wayne Ordos, Atty at Law, 1415 L
St, Sacramento, CA
1001 K St, 2nd fir, Sacramento, CA

California refuse Recycling Council

CalChamber

'-

70.91

12/02/09

$

325.12

""-

-""

Dr.,
Sacramento, CA
-

--"""-"

~

--"--""--.-._----

13 Natural and Environmental - Entities

-Citizen--Hoiel, Sacramento,-

~"

---

~-""

-~--

700 Newport Center Dr, Newport
Beach, CA

----""

Briefcase,
Charm Bracelet, Green Gift
Bag, Transportation
-"- -Pacific Life Holiday Bowl

92660 Lobbyist Employer
--~--"-

Insurance

180.00

-""-

"~"".-~".-.-

95814 13 Environmental Organization

01/28/09

86.54

- -

Food and drink

CA

FPPC Form 700 Draft (2009/2010) Sch. Ox
FPPC .Toll-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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CALIFORNIA FORM

700

Date Received

STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS

OfficiaJ Us", Only

":,", ",~ ~

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

COVER PAGE

A PUBLIC DOCUMENT

c.. (17

Please type or print in ink.

,p

NAME OF FILER

(FIRST)

(LAST)

(MIDDLE)

kk!ld',

IAhl+ec<
e

K

1. Office, Agency, or Court

e-

Agency Nam5t-aA

~

a±e.,.
Your Position

Division, Board, Department, Dis(rict, if applicable

<])I'&trl c± :3 3

.... [f filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment.

Position:

Agency:

2. Jurisdiction of Office

'6lJ: State

(Check at least one box)

o Judge (Statewide Jurisdiction)

o County of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

o Multi·County _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o City 01 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

3. Type of Statement

0( Annual:
2010,

(Check at least one box)

The period covered is January 1, 2010, through December 31.
.or.

o Leaving Office: Date Left ----.1---1_ _
(Check one)

o

The period covered is January 1, 2010, through the date of
leaving office.

o

The period covered is ----.1---1_ _, through December 31,

The period covered is ----.1---1_ _, through the date
of leaving office,

2010.

o

Assuming Office: Date ----.1---1_ _

o Candidate:

Election Year _ _ _ _ __

Office sought, if different than Part 1: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

4. Schedule Summary
Check applicable schedules or "None. II

Jl?J

~

o

Schedule A·l • Investments - schedule attached

~ Schedule A·2 • Investments - schedule attached

o

Total number of pages including this cover page: _ __
Schedule C • Income, Loans, & Business Posffions - schedule attached

~ Schedule

0 • Income - Giffs - schedule attached

o Schedule E • Income - Giffs - Travel Payments - schedule attached

Schedule B • Real Property - schedule attached

-or-

O

None· No reportable interests on any schedule

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that
Date Signed

21, /I (

/(m6nlh, day, year)

Sign⁡⁴⁵⁲⁥₷‽‭⁾⁾⁾₷‿‱››⁾⁾‭′⁢⁾⁾⁾⁾⁾⁾⁾‭
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not attach brokerage or financial statements.

FAIR MARKET VALUE

181 $10,001 - $100,000

0$2,000 - $10,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

~ Stc,k

o

0

FAIR MARKET VALUE

)U $10,001 - $100,000

0$2,000 - $10,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Other -'--------.,:---0-,.----(Describe)

Partnership 0 Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or. More (Report on Schedule C)

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

't)a" Siock
D Partnership

D Other - - - - - ; : : - - - , , - ; - - - - - (Describe)

0 Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (RepOlf on Schedule C)

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

,.. NAME OFJSINESS ENTITY ~

Ma.

G'5}1

a

~

~tl(- v1 0.(<;

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

lie

D

~Vlc.u

HlI1,d

FAIR MARKET VALUE

B1 $10,001 - $100,000

$2,000 - $10,000

DOver $1,000,000

0$100,001 - $1,000,000

o

Partnership

0

o
o

o $2,000 - $10,000
o $100,001 - $1,000,000

~ $10,001 - $100,000
DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Xl Stock

FAIR MARI<!!T VALUE

Other - - - - - = - - - , , - , - - - - - - - ' (Describe)
Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received-of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

tR1

Stock

0

o

Partnership

a Income Received of $0 - $499
a Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

Other _ _ _ _ _:::--:-:-_ _ _ __
(Describe)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

... NA!1 OF BUSINffl~TITY

1...12 I ~r+n,c.n;

GENERAL DESCRIPTI N OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

yc foKd

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

D

D

Other

Vc nlW

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D· $2,000 - $10,000

DOver $1,000,000

0$100,001 - $1,000,000

~ $10,001

- $100,000
DOver $1,000,000

~TURE OF INVESTMENT

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D

\/1

GENERA DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

kl $10,001 - $100,000

$2,000 - $10,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000

'i21 Stock

~ NAM~ BUSINESS ENTITY

-----==c:;-----(Describe)

Partnership 0 Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Repon on Schedule C)

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

~

D

Stock

D Other _ _ _ _ _=---,,-,--_ _ _ __
(Describe)

Partnership 0 Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

a

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l...1Q..

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

Commenm: ______________________________________________________________

~

_____________________

FPPC Form 700 (201012011) Sch. A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275·3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

~ ditil I;1k.rlfeI"&

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not attach brokerage or financial statements.
~ NA~ BUSIN1~S ENTITY

~±e-,±r:.,

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSIN

8utwm~,W

Cnmp( tk:r ±b J~\ k1 S

FAIR MARKET VALUEl'

D
D
NATURE OF INVESTMENT

~ Stock

D

Partnership

o

~~}lL.-¥ ~-hl U-Jer\:-;H~ {J.

~~~4U~m@~~~
I?- CAl
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

~ct\--cA SbrOq]f ~
D $2,000· $10,000
D $100,001 - $1.000,000

D

F~~~l:£~

D
D

$10.001 - $100.000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D

$10,001 - $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

~ Stock

D Other _ _ _ _-,::--::--:-_ _ _ __

D

0

(Describe)

(Describe)

o

$2.000 - $10.000
$100.001 - $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

-:==::-_____

D Other _ _ _ _

0

(Describe)

s--I-ca- We.n\-

FAIR MARKET VALUE-It'

Partnership

o Income Received of $0 - $499
o Income Received of $500 or More (RepOtt on Schedule C)

Partnership

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

GENERXL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

D

D Other _ _ _ _--,::--::--:-_ _ _ __

o-tt

ACQUIRED

F

- $100.000

D

(Describe)
Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

--,--,..JQ....

Stock

Dover $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

~

D $10,001

$100,001 - $1.000,000

~ Stock

D Other _ _ _ _---:::--::--:-_ _ _ __

o

$2,000 • 810,000

Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

P~rtnership

o

Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Reporl on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

--,--,..JQ....

--'--'..JQ....

ACQUIRED

ACQUIRED

~

GENERAL DES

IPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

nY12ttr~

FAIR MARKET VALUE~

D $2,000 - $10.000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

D

$10.001 - $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
D Other _ _ _ _--,::--::--:-_ _ _ __

~ Stock

D

(Describe)

Partnership

0

o

Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Reporl on Schedule C)

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

FI e X'hC c) V\.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAI R MARKET VALUE ~

D
D

$2,000 - $10,000
$100,001 - $1,000.000

D

$10,001 - $100,000
DOver $1,000.000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

~ Stock

D

D other _ _ _ _-:==:;-_____
(DeScribe)

Partnership

0

o

Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

--,--'..JQ....

--'--'..JQ....

~o

~.,., s-trl. ~

~o

~ s-kc.L~-b
Commenffi: ______________________________________________________________·
·
__________~-------L~=
ACQUIRED

ACQUIRED

FPPC Form 700 (201012011) Sch. A·1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 8661275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-1
Investments
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

\A f-~

Name

rvillfG-~

Uiui

(Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%)
Do not attach brokerage or financial statements,
~ NAr1 OF BUSINESS ENW

•

LQYY/ cartLQlYBoYa±/Gb

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUS NESS ACTIVITY

Ca ki Q /±l
D $2,000 - 510,000

Ji!11 $100,001

D

- $1,000,000

D

$10,001 - $100,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

-;;==_____

D

Ie otJcTh ).

$10,001 - $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

''=-~n -}~

D

Stock

,I!l Olher --'k:.l2"""...a_......"CkQ,
....."..L.-,-_ _ _ __

D

Partnership

a Income Received of $0 - $499
a Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

(Describe)

(Describe)

Partnership

D

$2,000 - $10,000

'iil1 $100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
~ Siock
OIher _ _ _ _

D

Q c.R>YVlm (m

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o Income Received of $0 - $499

o Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LlST DATE:

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-------1-------1..JQ...

-------1-------1..JQ...

-------1-------1..JQ...

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

FAIR MARKET VALUE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000

154 $100,001 - $1,000,000

D

D

$10,001 - $100,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Ia::5 r-J i

KI O I h e r W l ~'ribe)

D

o Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

Siock

D

(Describe)

o Partnership o Income Received of $0 - $499

- $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

D Olher _ _ _ _--,::----,,--;---_ _ _ __

~ $lock

D $10,001

$2,000 - $10,000

!Xl $100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

Partnership

a Income Received of $0 - $499
a Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-------1-------1..JQ...

-------1-------1..JQ...

-------1-------1..JQ...

-------1-------1..JQ...

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

~

,

NESS ACTIVITY

EducoJ-tm1cJ

'bo{tu)CXce,

D

- Sl,OOO,OOO

$10,001 - $100,000
DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

Siock

o Partnership

J

D $10,001

$2,000 - $10,000

~ $100,001

- $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

- $100,000

DOver $1,000,000

(":""'d e

D

Siock

~ OIher _ ........JU..
Ll..)t:j_~"Q"-'-::_:_-----

0

D

Partnership

a Income Received of $0 - $499

a

Income Received of $0 - $499
Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

LJ&..JQ...
Comments:

D

D Olher ------,=---,,--;-------(Describe)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

ACQUIRED

ma n lOOC ±Ur1 kO\ !servfCli:;,
FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000

')(J

IVI-I-~

~
(f.. X

FAIR MARKET VALUE

l)(l $100,001

NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY

(Describe)

o Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C)

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-------1-------1..JQ...

-------1-------1..JQ...

----1-------1..JQ...

DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

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FPPC Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch, A-1
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

!Aiui Vtbl±c:rs

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
~

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

.... 1 BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

coIl
Name
Address (Business Address Acceptable)

Check one

D

~ Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

Trust, go to 2

Check one

o

o

Trust, go to 2

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET
LUE
$2,000 - $10,000

]gJ

D

-----.l-----.l~

$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000

-----.l-----.l~

ACQUIRED.

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

-----.l-----.l~

-----.l-----.l~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o Sole Proprietorship

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D

0

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sale Proprietorship

D

Partnership

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

0

Partnership

D - - - = :Other , - - - --

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

.. 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITY/TRUST)

~ 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

1&1 $0 - $499

D $0 - $499
D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

D $10,001

- $100,000
DOVER $100,000

D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITYfTRUST)

D $10,001

- $100,000
DOVER $100,000

... 3 LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attath a separate sheel,f necessary)

.. 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD §Y THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

~

4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

)(J iNVESTMENT
Name

D

REAL PROPERTY

o~~ iWJnDlDjle.6

Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1 ,OO~,OOO

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

~

-----.l-----.l~ -----.l-----.l~
ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INTEREST

o Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

o
o

Leasehold
Yrs. remaining

D

'Xl

Stock

Nam~

tnessEntit;2I

Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

DISPOSED

o Partnership

Other - - - - - - - - - -

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

FAIR MARKET VALUE

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

~ $10,001 • $100,000

-----.l-----.l~ -----.l-----.l~

D $2,000 - $10,000

0$100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1,000,000

ACQUIRED

DlSPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST

o Property Ownership/Deed of Trust ){j Stock o Partnership
o Leasehold Yrs. remaining D Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

Comments: ________________________

FPPC Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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STI Group, inc.(includes wholly owned subsidiaries Systems Evolution, Inc. and Solana Technologies, Inc.)
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

95.00%
47.5%

$ 21,052.63

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $21,053 or greater
1)( Health & Human Services Commission
Agile Consulting, llC
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

•

•

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

lDMI Wctftas

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

o Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

Check one
Trust, go to 2

o

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1,000,000

OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

----.l----.lJJL

----.l----.l.i!L
DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship

0

Partnership

o

Other

o $10,001 - $100,000

'6(J

INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

I-tLI +lcrrw& Avenuo

D INVESTMENT
81jf1 Htl\

I

•

Cfl
A.

Q20Z"

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property
FAIR MARKET VALUE

$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
~ $100,001 - $1,000,000
Oyer $1,000,000

D
D

ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INTEREST

D Property OwnershiplDeed of Trust
D

D Stock

D REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

IF APPLICABLE; LIST DATE:

D

o

.... 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

iJ REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity Q!
i
Street Address or Assesspr's Parcel Number of Real Property

D Leasehold

$10,001 ~ $100,000
~ OVER $100,000

... 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attach a scparall.' sh""t 'f necessary)

(Attach a separate sheel,f necessary)

to- 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE

INVESTMENT

Othoc

D

$0 - $499

D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

0$1,001 - $10,000

D -----;:::-c,----

"""
I
~!Js.e..1i (&lie,

... 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYfTRUST)

D

OVER $100,000

II>- 3 LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF

Check one box:

Partnership

BUSINESS POSITION

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME !Q THE ENTITVITRUST)

DISPOSED

OF INVESTMENT

0 ____= _____

""" 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

----.l----.l.i!L

ACQUIRED

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

o

Entity, complete the box, then go to

__L-1.i!L

D

D $0 - $499
D $500 - $1,000

~ Business

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

o
o

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

DISPOSED

IKJ. Partnership

Olhe' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yrs. remaining

Check box if additional schedules reporting inyestments or real property
are attached

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000
D OYer $1,000,000

----.l----.l.i!L ----.l----.l.i!L
ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property OwnershiplDeed of Trust

o
D
D

D

Leasehold

D

Stock

DISPOSED

o

Partnership

Olhe' _ _ _ _~_ _ _~

Yrs. remaining
Check box if additional schedules reporting inyestments or real property
are attached

Commenw: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

FPpe Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch, A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitiesITrusts

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

M',Lt'1 Vth b

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

Name

.

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

.

:x:qS-O 1?4vtc.htl \ltt-;}Ded+IID
Address (BusIness Address Acceptable)
Check one
D Trust, go to 2

~

'blc.CJ3
q W15
f

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

Address (Business Address

Check one
D Trust, go to 2

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

BU'''NI'SSACTIVITY

APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000

$2,000 - $10,000

---.l---.l.JQ..

$10,001 • $100,000

---.l---.l.JQ..

ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1,000,000

DISPOSED

Over $1,000,000

D

OF INVESTMENT

Sole Proprietorship

0

---.l---.l.JQ..

NATURE OF INVESTME".:':.
~ Partnership
Sole Proprietorship

Partnership

---.l---.l.JQ..

ACQUIRED

$100,001· $1,000,000
Over $1 ,OOO,OQO

DISPOSED

D ----::::-:----

Other
BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

... 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITYITRUST)

D $0 • $499
D $500 • $1,000
D $1,001 . $10,000

D

$0 - $499

$10,001 . $100,000
DOVER $100,000

$500 - $1,000
$1,001 • $10,000

'0 $10,001 - $100,000
~ OVER $100,000

II- 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attach a separate sheet ,I necessary)

II- 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:
D

INVESTMENT

II- 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:
D

D

REAL PROPERTY

INVESTMENT

D

REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

D $2,000 • $10,000
D $19,001 • $100,000
D $100,001 . $1,000,000

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST

o Property OwnershiplDeed of Trust
Leasehold

=-===
Yrs. remaining

D

D

Siock

o

Partnership

Other - - - - - - - - - -

D Check bo'x if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

---.l---.l.JQ.. ---.l---.l.JQ..
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

DOver $1,000,000

D

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 . $10,000
D $10,001 • $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000
NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed of Tru'st

D
D

Leasehold

D

D

Stock

D Partnership

Olher - ' - - - - - - - - - -

Yrs. remaining

D Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

FPPC Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch. A·2
FPPC Toil·Free Helpline: 866/275·3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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cardiff Partners
David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $40,000 or greater
Triangle T Partners, liC
Axiologix Education Corporation
saw Seed Companv
BMSI, Inc.
Remote Dynamics, Inc.
'Monarch Staffing, Inc.

lending Institutions that Provided Loans 01$40,000 or greater
None

50.00%
25.0%

$ 40,000.00

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POI.ITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

~AiMiWa: Herr

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)
.... 1 BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

3lSlR) PaVIch) V~1) Pd

:#120/ 'Ne l Cl1 q?JoJS

Address (Business Addre s Acceptable)

Check one

o

l;i( Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

Trust. go to 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

!do 1& n~

C12W1fY1 VI ~

''''rweLI~''OL.e" LIST DATE:

---1---1~

$2,000· $10,000
$10,001 • $100,000
$100,001· $1,000,000

---1---1~

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

---1---1~

---1---1~
DISPOSED

ACQUIRED

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o Sale ProprietorshIp

0

Partnership

'EZl rMfI1eY

Other

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

,.. 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

III- 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITYITRUST)

D

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITYITRUST)

D $0 - $499
D $500 - S1,OOO
D $1,001 - $10,000

D

SO - $499

$10,001 - S100,OOO
~ OVER $100,000

D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

0$10,001 . $100,000

00 OVER $100,000

III- 3 LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF

INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

I

.... 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

,.. 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

Check one box:

1111 INVESTMENT

D

REAL PROPERTY

~ INVESTMENT

_

12Y-~ &181J ltaVl±b Ik :lerrto1J~

Name of Busi

(Attach a separate sheet II necessary

55 Entity Q[

Street Address or Ass~ssor's Parcel Number of Real Property

D

REAL PROPERTY

120 ~ Cmsul+a nb: IHe.

Name of Bu
55 Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise location of Real Property
FAIR MARKET VALUE

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

D S2,OOO - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - S1,OOO,OOO
1{J Over $1,000,000

---1---1~ ---1---1~
ACQUIRED

Leasehold .,,---~c­

DISPOSED

---1---1~ ---1---1~
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

~ Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

o
o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

D

~

Stock

o Partnership

Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yrs. remaining

o Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached
Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

NATURE OF INTEREST

o Property Ownership/Deed of Trust
D

Leasehold -;:-----:-cYrs. remaining

D

~ Stock

o

Partnership

Other - - - - - - - - -

o Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached
~

_ _ _ __

FPPC Fonn 700 (2010/2011) Sch. A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

MiMiWaHm

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

... 1 BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Name
Address (Business Address Acceptable)

Check one
Trust, go to 2

o

o

Check one

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

--'--,.JQ.

--,--'.JQ.

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

0

Partnership

0 ____=,.,--____
Other

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

... 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME IQ THE ENTITY/TRUST)
- $100,000
DOVER $100,000

3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF
INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE {Attach a separate sheet If necessary I

,.. 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:
INVESTMENT.

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

--,--'.JQ.
ACQUIRED

--'--'J!L
DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

o Sole Proprietorship

D

Partnership

0

----=,.,----~­
Other

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

~

2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITYITRUST)

D $0 - $499
D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

D 810,001

D $0 - 8499
D $500 - $1,000
D $1,001 - $10,000

~

D

go to 2

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sole Proprietorship

~

Trust,

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

D

o

Business Entity, complete the box. then go to 2

D

$10,001 - $100,000
DOVER 8100,000

~ 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF

INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

{Attach a separate sheet II necessary)

,.. 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:
D

REAL PROPERTY

D

INVESTMENT

D

REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise Location of Rea! Property

Description of Business Activity Q(
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

..La..19.. --,--,.JQ.

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
'Ii'f $100,001 - 81,000,000

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property OwnershipfDeed of Trust

D
D

D

Leasehold

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

DOver $1.000,000

D

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D $2,000 - $10,000
D $10,001 - $100,000
D $100,001 - $1,000,000

"tK1

Stock

D

Partnership

Olher _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yrs. remaining

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

D

o
o

Leasehold
Yrs. remaining

D

Slock

o Partnership

D Other - - - - - - - - - - '

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

Comments: ________________________

FPPC Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch, A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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Monarch Staffing Inc.
Mr Ultimate Healthcare)
(indudes wholly owned subsidiaries Drug Consultants, Inc., Drug Consultants Internationa, and American Healthcare Rec 'uttinS
(previou~1y

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters Community Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

.40.10%
20.1%

$ 49,875.31

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue of $49,875.31 or greater
Below are customeI'S of Druc Consultants, Inc. la subsidiary of Monardl Stafflnr. Inc)
Avenal State Prison
Calipatra State Prison
CCI Tehachapi
Cen CA Women's Facility / Chowchilla
Centlnela State Prison
Chuckawalla State Prison
CMF Vacaville
Coalinga
Corcoran
Correctional Training Facility / Soledad
CSAT
CSP Sacramento
CSPSolano

Deuel Vocational Institution
High Desert State Prison
Ironwood
Kern Valley State Prison
Lancaster
Mule Creek State Prison
North Kern
Northern California Youth Center
Pleasant ValleyState Prison.
R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility
Salinas Vallev Prison
San Quentin Stite Prison
Valley State Prison For Women
Wasco State Prison

Below are custDmers of AmeriCan Healthcare ~1tI1I£ Inc. la subsidiary of Monarch Stafflnr, Inc)
California Department of COrrections
Sonora Regional Medical Center
Anesthesiologists Associates, Inc

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of $49,875.31 or greater
None

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business EntitieslTrusts

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

'M'Mihhl~

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

Address (Business Address

Check one
Trust, go to 2

o

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

Address (Business Address

~

Business Entity, complete the box. then go to 2

Check one
Trust, go

o

to

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

2

GtNERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS ACTIVITY

lV1VeS-±vnert±'fuVlI:::IV1~

FAIR MARKET VALUE'
$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Dover $1,000,000

IF APPLICAB

o

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

,LIST DATE:

---,---,.1Q..

o

tiC

$2,000 - $10,000

---'---'~

$10,001 - $100,000

ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTME~

ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000
NATURE OF JNVESTME~

o Sale Proprietorship K.! Partnership o -~---,-,--­

o Sole Proprietorship

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

---'---'~
DISPOSED

.

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

Other

... 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA

SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITY/TRUST)
0$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

$0 - $499
$500 - $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000

P<i OVER $100,000

o

.. 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

o

INVESTMENT

o

0$10,001 - $100,000
DOVER $100,000

II>- 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

o

REAL PROPERTY

D-----:c::---Other

,.. 2 IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA
SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITYITRUST)

0$10,001 - $100,000

o

~ Partnership

INVESTMENT

o

REAL PROPERTY

Name of Business Entity Q[
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Name of Business Entity m:
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q(
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q[
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o $2,000 - $10,000

IF APPLICABLE, liST DATE:

o $2,000 - $10,000
o $10,001 - $100,000

---,---,..1Q. ---,---,.1Q..
ACQUIRED

0$100,001 - $1,000,000

DOver

DISPOSED

$1,000,000

, NATURE OF INTEREST

D

Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

D

Leasehold

o Check box

-;;:::-===
Yrs. remaining

o Stock

D

Partnership

o Other - - - - - - - - - -

if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

---,---,.1Q.. ---,---,.1Q..

0$10,001 - $100,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1,000,000
NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed

D
D

Leasehold

Yrs. remaining

ACQUIRED

of Trust

o

Stock

DISPOSED

D

Partnership

o Other - - - - - - - - -

D Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

Comments: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

FPPC Fonn 700 (2010/2011) Sch, A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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Monarch Bay Associates, llC

David Walters Ownership Interest
Mimi Walters COmmunity Property Interest
Threshold for Disclosure

Customers that Provided Gross Revenue Of $40,000 or greater

Lending Institutions that Provided Loans of $40,000 or greater
None

50.00%
2S.1l'l6

$ 40,000.00

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SCHEDULE A-2
Investments, Income, and Assets
of Business Entities/Trusts

Name

~!li M;

(Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater)

Check one

o

Trust, go to 2

) [ Business Entity, complete the box.

tpen

go to 2

700

CALIFORNIA FORM

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Check one
Trust. go to 2

o

lMl 11m

Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2

GENE

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

_L_J~

$2,000. $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000

ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1,000,000

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

lb~~

$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
$100,001 - $1,000,000
Over $1,000,000

DISPOSED

Over $1,000,000

NATURE OF INVESTMENT
Sale Proprietorship
Partnership

In.

-----'-----'~
ACQUIRED

-----'-----'~
DISPOSED

NATURE OF INVESTMENT

0 ----=,,------

'li(I

Other

Partnership

0 -----;:-=--Other

BUSINESS POSITION _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

$500· $1,000
$1,001 - $10,000
II- 3 LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF

INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE

(Attach a separate sheet If necessary)

II- 4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE

BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

o

o INVESTMENT
Name of Business Entity

~

4 INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD BY THE
BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST

Check one box:

o INVESTMENT

REAL PROPERTY

o REAL PROPERTY

Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Name of Business Entity Q(
Street Address or Assessor's Parcel Number of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q.(
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

Description of Business Activity Q(
City or Other Precise Location of Real Property

FAIR MARKET VALUE
$2,000 - $10,000
0$10,001 - $100,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000
DOver $1,000,000

o $2,000 - $10,000
o $10,001 - $100,000
o $100,001 - $1,000,000

Q(

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

o

-----'-----'~ -----'-----'~
ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

o

o

Stock

o

Partnership

Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Yrs. remaining

D Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

-----'-----'~ -----'-----'~
ACQUIRED

DISPOSED

Dover $1,000,000

o

o Leasehold

DISPOSED

FAIR MARKET VALUE

NATURE OF INTEREST
Property Ownership/Deed of Trust

D
D
D

Leasehold
Yrs. remaining

o Stock

D

Partnership

o Other - - - - - - - - -

Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property
are attached

Comments: ________________________

FPPC Fonn 700 (2010/2011) Sch, A-2
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca_90v

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CALIFORNIA FORM

SCHEDULE B
Interests in Real Property

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

(Including Rental Income)
...

,.. STREET ADDRESS OR PRECISE LOCATION

STREET ADDRESS OR PRECISE LOCATION

CITY

CITY

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

FAIR MARKET VALUE

D

o

o

$2,000 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000

----.l----.l~ ----.l----.l~
ACQUIRED

$100,001 - $1.000,000

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

----.l----.l~ ----.l----.l~
ACQUIRED

NATURE OF INTEREST

o

o Easement

Ownership/Deed of Trust

D

IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE:

$2,000 ~ $10,000
0$10,001 -'$100,000
0$100,001 - $1,000,000

DISPOSED

DOver $1,000,000

NATURE OF INTEREST

o

FAIR MARKET VALUE

o

D

Leasehold
Yrs. remaining

Other

D

o

Ownership/Deed of Trust

Easement

D-----Other

leasehold
Yrs. remaining

IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED

IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED

D

D

SO - $499

D

D

$500 - $1,000

0$10,001 - $100,000·

$1,001 - $10,000

DOVER $100,000

SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If

you own a 10% or greater

interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of
income of $10,000 or more.

SO - $499

D

D

$500 - $1,000

$1,001 - $10,000

DOVER $100,000

0$10,001 - $100.000.

SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater
interest. list the name of each tenant that is a single source of
income of $10,000 or more.

* You

are not required to report loans from commercial lending institutions made in the lender's regular course
of business on terms available ·to members of the public without regard to your official status, Personal loans
and loans received not in a lender's regular course of business must be disclosed as follows:
NAME OF LENDER*

NAME OF LENDER*

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

BU.SINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY. OF LENDER

INTEREST RATE

INTEREST RATE

----'%

TERM (MonthsfYears)
D

None

----'%

TERM (MonthsfYears)
D

None

HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD

HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD

D

$500 - $1,000

D

D

$10,001 - $100,000

DOVER $100,000

D $500 - $1,000
D $10,001 - $100,000

D

Guarantor, if applicable

$1,001 - $10,000

D $1,001 - $10.000
DOVER $100,000

D Guarantor, if applicable

Commenw: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

~------------

FPPC Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch. B
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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SCHEDULE C
Income, Loans, & Business
Positions

CALIFORNIA FORM

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

(Other than Gifts and Travel Payments)
.... 1. INCOME RECEIVED

.. 1 INCOME RECEIVED

NAME OF SOURCE OF INCOME

NAME OF SOURCE OF INCOME

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

YOUR BUSINESS POSITION

GROSS INCOME RECEIVED

GROSS INCOME RECEIVED

D 5500 - 51,000

D $1,001 - $10,000

D $10,001 - $100,000

DOVER $100,000

CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH INCOME WAS RECEIVED

o
o

Spouse's or registered domestic partner's income

D

Loan repayme"n1

D Sale of

o

0

Salary

Partnership

_ _ _ _ _ _-::;_-,--_-,---,-,--,-_ _ _ _ __
(ProPerly. car; boat. etc.)

Commission or

o

Rental Income, list each source of $10,000 or more

==:;-_______

D Olhor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

D $500 - $1,000

0$1,001 - $10,000

o $10,001 - $100,000

DOVER $100,000

CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH INCOME WAS RECEIVED

o
o

Salary

o

Spouse's or registered domestic partner's income

o Partnership

Loan repayment

D Salo of

=---,_.,.,..-;-=______

______
(Property. car. boal, elc.)

o

Commission or

o

D

Olhor _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Rental Income, list each source of $10,000 or more

-;;;==_______

(Describe)

~

(Describe)

2 LOANS RECEIVED OR OUTSTANDING DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD

*

You are not required to report loans from commercial lending institutions, or any indebtedness created as part
of a retail installment or credit card transaction, made in the lender's regular course of business on terms
available to members of the public without regard to your official status, Personal loans and loans received
not in a lender's regular course of business must be disclosed as follows:

NAME OF LENDER'

INTEREST RATE

----'%
ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

TERM (MonthslYears)

0

None

SECURITY FOR LOAN

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER

o
o

None

o

Personal residence

-,;;;===:--______

Real Property _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Sireet address

HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD

D $500 - $1,000

o

$1,001 - $10,000

City

o

Guarantor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0$10,001 - $100,000
DOVER $100,000

D Olhor _ _ _ _ _ _ _--;;;==_______
(Describe)

Comments:
FPPC Form 700 (201012011) Sch, C
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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CALIFORNIA FORM

SCHEDULE E
Income - Gifts
Travel Payments, Advances,
and Reimbursements

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Name

• Reminder - you must mark the gift or income box.
• You are not required to report income from government agencies.
• You may mark the box S01(c)(3) for a travel payment received from a nonprofitS01(c)(3)
organization. When the payment is a gift it is reportable but is not subject to the $420 gift limit.
... NAME OF SOURCE

110-

NAME OF SOURCE

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

CITY AND STATE

CITY AND STATE

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

DATE(S), ----1----1_

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

0501 (0)(3)

. ----1----1_

DATE(S), ----1----1_

AMT, $_ _ _ _ __

- ----1----1_

AMT, $;_ _ _ _ __

(If applicable)

(If applicable)

TYPE OF PAYMENT: (must check one)

0501 (0)(3)

D

Gift

0

TYPE OF PAYMENT: (must check one)

Income

DESCRIPTION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Gift

D

Income

DESCRIPTION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

~

... NAME OF SOU RCE

0

NAME OF SOURCE

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)

ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptabfe)

CITY AND STATE

CITY AND STATE

o

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

501 (0)(3)

DATE(S), ----1----1__ - ----1----1__ AMT $,_ _ _ _ __
(If applicable)

TYPE OF PAYMENT: (must check one)

0

Gift

0

Income

DESCRIPTION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~------

o 501

BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE

DATE(S), ----1----1_

- ----1----1_

(0)(3)

AMT $,_ _ _ _ __

(If applicable)

TYPE OF PAYMENT: (must check one)

D

Gift

D

Income

DESCRIPTION: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Commenffi: _______________________________________________________________________________

FPPC Form 700 (2010/2011) Sch. E

FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov

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Schedule D
Income - Gifts
" , __•• _' _,., "'_'F'

'W.,_ ,"'_,

~_~,~_

CALIFORNIA FORM

Name

,,,.

,_, <IlL~E>isarequii~d.field!
_ . . " _'. '_".",.;"
.
.•,",>
--.-".:._,>~'c~,.~-

,.>~~M.E,:-OF,·S9Y~G~:~;;

700

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION

Mimi Walters

_.-'w.'

ADDRESS OF SOURCE

(BusIness Address Acceptahle)
:;.>.:.
Office of Gov Schwarzenegger/CA State Capitol. 1303 10th St. Sac. CA
State Protocol Foundation

ZIP CODE

---:~.'~~i~iNE~§~.9:r-'_0~~:r~(~,N~Y;;~fs6URC~

. DATE
(mmldd/yy)

95814 Foundation

01/06/10

$

57.00

State of the State Luncheon

Cirque Du Soliel-

9aO Kelly Johnson Dr, Las Vegas, NV

89119 Entertainment

01/08~10-'

$

250.00

1 ticket to premiere of KOOZA show in Irvine, CA

Family Winemakers of CA
California Healthcare Institute

520 Capitol Mall,#260. Sac, CA
1020 Prospect St. #310, La Jolla, CA

95814 Lobbyist Employer - Winemakers
92037 Lobbyist Employer - healthcare

01/25/10
02/02110

$
$

79.98
205.30

Food and beverage
Food and beverage

FPPC Form 700 Draft (2009/2010) Sch. Ox

FPPCTolI-Free Helpline: 866/ASK-FPPC www.fppc.ca.gov

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FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
.+28 J Street • Suite 620 • Sacramento, CA 958 !4-2319
(916) 312"5660 • Fax 1916} 322-0886

November 9, 20 II

Ms. Kelly Lawler
F,A.I.R. - Fairness & Accountability. etc.

REDACTED
RE:

Warning Letter
FPPC File No. 1111023: F.A.LR. - Fairness & Accountability in Redistricting ballot
measure committee with major funding from CA Republican Party & Friends of
Mimi Walters for Senate 2012; Kelly Lawler, Respondents

Dear Ms. Lawler:
The Fair Political Practices Commission ("Commission") enforces the provisions of
the Political Reform Act (the "Act"jl found in Government Code Section 81000, and
following, This letter is as a result of a sworn complaint tlJed against you and your
committee that alleged you failed to properly identify the committee by its major donors.
The FPPC has completed its investigation of the facts in this case. Specifically,
the FPPC found that the committee failed to timely amend its Statement of Organization
(Form 410) to reflect the names of its major donors as required by the Act.
The Act requires committees that support or oppose one or more ballot measures to
name and identify itself with the name or special interests of its major donors of $50,000 or
more. which includes the committee's statement of organization and any advertisements.
(Section 84504.) When information on a Statement of Organization has changed, that
statement must be amended within JO days to rellect the change. (Section 84JO),)
Your committee, previously known simply as F.A.LR. ~ Fairness & Accountability in
Redistricting, (FAIR) is raising money in preparation for a measure on the November 12
Statewide Ballot. On August 30, 20 II. FAIR received a $100,000 contribution from the
'The Political Reform Act is contained in Government Code sections 81000 through 91014, All
statutory references arc to the Government Code, unless otherwise indicated, The regulations of the Fair
Political Practices Commission are contained in sections 18110 through 18997 of Title 2 of the California
Code of Regulations. Ail regulatory references are to Title 2, Division 6 ofthe California Code of
Regulations. unless othenvise indicated.

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FPPC File No. 1111023
Page Two

California Republican Party and on September 2,2011, FAIR received a $50,000
contribution from Mimi Walters for Senate 2012.
The Statement of Organization (Fonn 410) of FAIR, should have been amended by
September 9,2011 to reflect the California Republican Party as a major funder in the name
of the committee and would again be amended by September 12,20 II to include the Friends
of Mimi Walters tor Senate 2012. The amendment to the committee's Statem!=nt of
Organization did not occur until October 27, 2011.
Your failure to timely amend the Statement of Organization is a violation of the
Act. (Gov. Code § 84103.) However, since the committee has yet to produce any
advertisement requiring the naming of its committee and major donors, we are closing
this with a warning letter. The information in this matter will be retained and may be
considered should an enforcement action become necessary based on newly discovered
infonnation or future conduct.
The committee must in the future timely amend its Statement of Organization to
reflect the names or special interest of contributors who contribute $50,000 or more.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act in the future will result in monetary
penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation.
A warning letter is an FPPC case resolution without administrative prosecution or
fine. However, the warning letter resolution does not provide you with the opportunity
for a probable cause hearing or hearing before an Administrative Law Judge or the Fair
Political Practices Commission. If you wish to avail yourself ofthese proceedings by
requesting that your case proceed with prosecution rather than a warning, please notify us
within ten (10) days from the date of this letter. Upon this notification, the FPPC will
rescind this warning letter and proceed with administrative prosecution of this case. If
we do not receive such notification, this warning letter will be posted on the FPPC's
website ten (J 0) days from the date of this letter.
Please feel tree to contact Jeanette Turvill at [phone] with any questions
you may have regarding this letter.
Sincerely,

REDACTED
? / Gary

S. Winuk, Chief
Enforcement Division

GSW/jt
cc:
Mr. Phillip Ung
Common Cause

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FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
428 J Street. Suite 620 • Sacramento. C'A 95814-2J29
(916) 322·5660 • Fax (916) 322·(J886

January 27,2010
Honorable Mimi Walters
California State Senate

REDACTED
Re:

FPPC File No. 09/904; Mimi Walters

Dear Senator Walters:
On December 16,2009, the Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices
Commission sent a letter to you alleging that you failed to disclose certain gifts on your 2008
Annual Statement of Economic Interests (SEI). In response to our letter, we have now received
your response.
Specifically, you did not disclose the alleged gifts of attending a golftoumament on June
13 paid for by AT&T, and two dinners provided by the California Professional Firefighters. In
your January 5, 20 I 0 response you state that you did not attend the event hosted by AT&T and
that the dinners were presented to you as a gift from the President Pro Tem of the Senate and you
had no information that the gifts came from the California Professional Firefighters.
Based on your explanation, we are closing this case with no further action. However, it is
still necessary for you to amend your 2008 Statement of Economic Interests to report the two
gifts from the California Professional Firefighters. If you have any questions, you may contact
me at [phone].

Verj truly Y)lU{!!d

REDACTED
Jeanette E. TUf'\I ill
Political Reform Consultant
Enfocct,'lTlent Division
JET/jt