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Jeb Bradley's Positions and Views on These Issues:
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| Jobs | Taxes | Military & Defense | Veterans | |
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies) |
In his second term as a Member of Congress, Jeb Bradley is focusing his attention on a number of key issues, such as winning the war on terrorism and keeping our homeland safe, reinvigorating our economy while keeping spending under control, providing veterans and those who serve our country with the pay and benefits they deserve, and making healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
Bradley serves on the following committees: Armed Services, Budget, Veterans' Affairs and Small Business, where he serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tax, Finance and Exports. These areas are of particular importance to New Hampshire’s First Congressional District. And as a Member of the Budget Committee, Bradley will bring the “New Hampshire” values of fiscal restraint and low taxes to his role on the committee.
Bradley has established himself as a leader in Congress who is working hard for the residents of the First Congressional District. He was named Citizen of the Year by the New Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars for his outstanding support of legislative issues on behalf of veterans and a Hero of the Taxpayer by Americans for Tax Reform. |
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Personal: (Gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence) |
Born: October 20, 1952
Residence: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Family: Wife, Barbara; Children, Jan, Ramona, Urs, Sebastian |
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
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Tufts University, BA |
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics) |
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Before joining the State Legislature, Bradley owned and operated several small businesses. |
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type) |
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None |
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement) |
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An avid skier, snowboarder and rock climber, Bradley has ascended all of New Hampshire's 48 4,000 foot peaks and is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club's Four Thousand Footer Club. |
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices) |
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Prior to becoming a Member of Congress, Bradley served in the New Hampshire Legislature for twelve years where he chaired the Science, Technology and Energy Committee, as well as the Joint Committee on Ethics. When New Hampshire faced electrical rates that were the highest in the country, Bradley spearheaded legislation that lowered rates for PSNH customers by more than fifteen percent. Bradley also sponsored the Clean Power Act, a piece of legislation that made New Hampshire the first state to address sulfur, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and mercury emissions. |
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs) |
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Episcopalian |
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements) |
While in the State Legislature, Bradley was widely recognized for his accomplishments. In 2000, Ski New Hampshire named Bradley Legislator of the Year. Bradley has also received the Governor George D. Aiken Award, which is given by the Northeast Association of Electric Cooperatives, and was named a "New Hampshire Leader for the 21st Century" by Business NH Magazine.
Bradley has established himself as a leader in Congress who is working hard for the residents of the First Congressional District. He was named Citizen of the Year by the New Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars for his outstanding support of legislative issues on behalf of veterans and a Hero of the Taxpayer by Americans for Tax Reform. |