The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of incumbent Sanford Bishop for his re-election campaign to the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia's 2nd congressional district in April 2018.

Congressman Bishop is a leader among the fiscally responsible Democrats in Congress. He believes that the most important way the nation can reduce the federal budget deficit and grow the economy is to get Americans back to work. He endorsed legislation to increase small business lending, extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts to provide tax relief to Americans at all income levels while the economy recovers, eliminate the burdensome estate tax, and close tax loopholes that send American jobs overseas. In order to restore the nation’s economic security, Congressman Bishop has supported a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment; legislation to require any new spending by Congress to be offset by spending cuts and/or enhancing revenues; caps on discretionary spending; and reforming defense procurement and weapons acquisition.

Since 2003, Congressman Bishop has served on the House Committee on Appropriations. At the start of the 115th Congress, he was elected by his colleagues to serve as the top Democrat on the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.

Prior to being elected to Congress in 1992, Rep. Bishop served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990 and in the Georgia Senate from 1991-1992.

https://sanfordbishop.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of Barbara Comstock for her re-election campaign in the U.S. House of Representatives for Virginia's 10th congressional district on January 31, 2018.

Comstock is in one of the most competitive districts in the country for the 2018 midterms.  Twelve candidates have announced their intent to challenge Comstock and that includes a GOP primary challenger.  Consequently, this campaign will be non-stop in 2018.

Barbara Comstock was born in Springfield, MA.  Comstock earned her B.A. in political science from Middlebury College in 1981 and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1986.  Comstock is a founding partner of Corallo Comstock.  She previously worked at Blank Rome, LLP and Blank Rome Government Relations, LLC.  She also worked as a Congressional staffer to both Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Rep. Frank Wolf (R) of Virginia.  From 1995 to 1999, she was majority counsel to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Comstock would go on to work in the Department of Justice from 2002 to 2003.  In 2010, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and, in 2014, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

www.barbaracomstockforcongress.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of incumbent Jim Costa for his re-election campaign to the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 16th congressional district in April 2018.

Jim Costa was sworn in as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing California’s 16th Congressional District in January 2005. Raised on a dairy farm in Fresno’s Kearney Park area, Congressman Costa is a third-generation family farmer. As a Member of Congress, Costa has applied his farming background to fighting for Valley water, agriculture, and the economy.  In the 115th Congress, Rep. Costa serves on two powerful House Committees: the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Natural Resources and he serves a member of the fiscally-conservative Blue Dog Coalition.  In the House he has worked with his colleagues to support more responsible budgeting practices.

Though Republican Elizabeth Heng is certainly a pro-business candidate, Rep. Costa has a proven record, scoring a 74% on the BIPAC Composite scoring system, one of the highest Democrats in the entire House.  Since he is the prohibitive favorite for re-election and a Democratic leader in the pro-business majority, the staff recommends a BIPAC endorsement for Rep. Jim Costa in his bid for an eighth term in the House.

www.jimcosta.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of John Culberson for his re-election campaign in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas' 7th congressional district on January 31, 2018.

Culberson has been a strong business advocate.  He has advocated for reduced government regulations and other impediments that slow economic growth.  He has held his seat since 2000 and, over the years, has faced no opposition in some election cycles.  This year though, eight challengers have stepped forward for his seat.  One is in the Republican primary and is running to the right of Culberson.  Seven Democrats are competing to challenge him in the general election.

A life-long Texan, John Culberson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 1981.  After college, he worked for his father’s political consulting and advertising agency before earning a Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston.  Before his election to Congress, he practiced law as a civil defense attorney with the Houston firm Lorance and Thompson.  

In 1986, John was elected to the Texas House of Representatives while he was a law student.  He spent 14 years in the Texas House and in his last term in 1999, he was selected by his peers to serve as Minority Whip.

John Culberson was elected in 2000 to represent the 7th District, a seat formerly held by President George H. W. Bush and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer.  In Congress, John’s priorities include restoring the 10th amendment, strengthening the economy by cutting taxes, creating jobs, and balancing the budget, securing the border, advancing medical and scientific research, and improving Houston transportation.  

www.culbersonforcongress.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of Rodney Davis for his re-election campaign in the U.S. House of Representatives for Illinois' 13th congressional district on January 31, 2018.

Davis is serving his third term as the Congressman for the 13th District of Illinois, a 14-county district covering both urban and rural areas of Central and Southwestern Illinois.  As a Member of the 115th Congress, Rodney serves on the House Committees on Administration, Agriculture, and Transportation & Infrastructure.  Rodney was also appointed to serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture & Research.  

Since the age of seven, Rodney has lived in Taylorville, where he attended public school.  He continued his education in central Illinois and graduated with honors from Millikin University in Decatur.  While growing up, Rodney worked in his parents’ restaurant, so he’s seen first-hand the daily challenges faced by small business owners.  

In his role as Projects Director for Congressman John Shimkus, Rodney became intimately familiar with the role that the federal government plays in our communities, where it can help, and where it can hurt.  He was instrumental in helping Illinois citizens and communities cut through government red tape and works daily to provide support and relief to a wide array of important local projects. 

https://electrodney.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of incumbent Jeff Denham for his re-election campaign to the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 10th congressional district in April 2018.

He was first elected to Congress in 2010 and is currently serving a fourth term in the 115th Congress.  Rep. Denham’s public service career began with the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 16 years between active duty and reserve status. He fought in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope in Iraq and Somalia, respectively.

After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Rep. Denham worked in the agriculture industry as an almond rancher and entrepreneur.

In his work as a California State Senator from 2002-2010, Rep. Denham focused on balancing runaway spending in California and protecting taxpayer dollars from wasteful state projects. He was a proven and courageous leader in the California Senate, where he was the subject of an unsuccessful recall attempt for his refusal to vote on irresponsible budget proposals.

https://jeffdenham.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick for his re-election campaign to the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's newly redistricted 1st congressional district in April 2018.

After dedicating his professional life to the service and protecting others, Brian Fitzpatrick was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2016.  In the 115th Congress, Brian is a member of the Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security and Small Business committees. Brian is the founding member of the Congressional Citizen Legislature Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers committed to fighting for term limits and Congressional reforms, and a member of the No Labels ‘Problem Solver Caucus.’ His top priorities in Congress are increasing economic opportunity and keeping our nation safe.  He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, Emergency Medical Technician as well as an attorney - having previously served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney focused on drug crimes.

For 14 years prior to running for Congress, Brian served our country as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent fighting political corruption and supporting global counterterrorism efforts – including being embedded with U.S. Special Forces as part Operation Iraqi Freedom.

www.brianfitzpatrick.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of incumbent George Holding for his re-election campaign to the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 2nd congressional district on March 9, 2018.

A key member of the House Ways & Means Committee with a seat on the important Tax Policy Subcommittee, Mr. Holding is a Congressman who helps define economic and revenue policies.  However, in a district that could become increasingly competitive if a redistricting change becomes necessary as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wisconsin gerrymandering case, Mr. Holding must also work to strengthen his electoral prospects in this cycle.

George Holding was first elected to office in 2012. In Congress, he has a perfect 100% pro-business rating on the major rating indices since 2016, inclusive. The National Journal ranked him the 2nd most conservative member of Congress.  

Prior to his election, Mr. Holding practiced law, served as a US Attorney, an Assistant US Attorney, and as a staff member for United States Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC).

http://georgeholdingforcongress.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of Randy Hultgren for his re-election campaign in the U.S. House of Representatives for Illinois' 14th congressional district on January 31, 2018.

Born and raised in Illinois, and having spent more than 20 years serving Illinois and its citizens at multiple levels of government, Congressman Randy Hultgren represents the state’s 14th Congressional District.  The district is comprised of seven suburban counties including McHenry, Lake, Kendall, Kane, DuPage, DeKalb and Will.  

In Washington, Congressman Hultgren has committed himself to working for fiscal sanity, real healthcare reform, and pro-growth policies that will put Americans back to work.  In the current 115th Congress, Randy serves on the House Financial Services and Science, Space & Technology Committees.  Randy was elected to the DuPage County Board and County Forest Preserve Board in 1994, to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1999, and to the Illinois Senate in 2007.  At every level, he has fought for prosperity and free enterprise and for smaller, smarter government.  

Randy served on the Financial Institutions Committees in the Illinois House and Senate and is credentialed in FINRA Series 7, 6 and 63.  He later became a Vice President at Performance Trust Investment Advisors in Chicago.  

He graduated from Bethel College in 1988 and later attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating in 1993.   

https://randyhultgren.com

The BIPAC Action Fund announced its endorsement of Will Hurd for his re-election campaign in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas' 23rd congressional district on January 31, 2018.

The Texas 23rd is one of the biggest swing districts in the country, having flipped back and forth between Republicans and Democrats over the years.  Incumbent Rep. Will Hurd won the seat in 2014 by defeating the incumbent Democrat with 49.8% of the vote.  Hurd was reelected in 2016 with 48.3%, while Democrats had won the seat in 2012 with 50.33% of the vote.  

This district is a large district that runs along the Mexican border from El Paso east to the San Antonio suburbs.  The partisan demographics of the district make it highly competitive and unfavorable to President Trump due to his immigration policies.  

Rep. Hurd has compiled a strong record of supporting the business community.  It is imperative for the business community to support incumbents like Rep. Hurd in a cycle like 2018 when many center-right legislators are being targeted for challenges.  Rep. Hurd has come to D.C. to work and has done a great job in the process for growing our economy.

www.hurdforcongress.com