2020 House Endorsements
Rosemary Becchi
R-New Jersey 11
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Rosemary Becchi will bring her firsthand public and private sector experience as an economic and financial expert to Congress. Becchi currently works as a Strategy Advisor and Counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, specializing in tax and financial matters. She began her career as an IRS attorney, then worked on the majority staff at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as tax counsel, where she co-authored the 429-college savings plan legislation. Rosemary Becchi then transitioned to the private sector and became Vice President of Federal Government Relations at Citigroup and Fidelity Investments.
In addition to her involvement as chair of The Tax Coalition, a group promoting the professional development of women in tax policy, and Running Start, an organization to encourage women to run for public office, Rosemary Becchi started “Jersey First,” a non-profit to educate and advocate for policy solutions to lower taxes, reduce government spending and help put New Jersey’s economy back on track. Rosemary Becchi understands fixing deficits, controlling spending, not raising taxes and “getting government out of your wallet” will improve the lives of families and promote business prosperity.
R-New Jersey 11
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Rosemary Becchi will bring her firsthand public and private sector experience as an economic and financial expert to Congress. Becchi currently works as a Strategy Advisor and Counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, specializing in tax and financial matters. She began her career as an IRS attorney, then worked on the majority staff at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as tax counsel, where she co-authored the 429-college savings plan legislation. Rosemary Becchi then transitioned to the private sector and became Vice President of Federal Government Relations at Citigroup and Fidelity Investments.
In addition to her involvement as chair of The Tax Coalition, a group promoting the professional development of women in tax policy, and Running Start, an organization to encourage women to run for public office, Rosemary Becchi started “Jersey First,” a non-profit to educate and advocate for policy solutions to lower taxes, reduce government spending and help put New Jersey’s economy back on track. Rosemary Becchi understands fixing deficits, controlling spending, not raising taxes and “getting government out of your wallet” will improve the lives of families and promote business prosperity.
Rep. Jim Costa
D-California 16
www.jimcosta.com
Costa was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and after previously serving in the California State Legislature for 24 years. A 3rd generation family farmer, Rep, Costa has lived in the Fresno area his entire life. The American Farm bureau named him “Friend of the Farm bureau: and he received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award.
A member of the Democrat Party's centrist Blue Dog Coalition, Costa believes in working on common sense solutions to solve problems and has championed comprehensive immigration reform, protecting the water supply, affordable healthcare and infrastructure improvements throughout his years in Congress.
D-California 16
www.jimcosta.com
Costa was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 and after previously serving in the California State Legislature for 24 years. A 3rd generation family farmer, Rep, Costa has lived in the Fresno area his entire life. The American Farm bureau named him “Friend of the Farm bureau: and he received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award.
A member of the Democrat Party's centrist Blue Dog Coalition, Costa believes in working on common sense solutions to solve problems and has championed comprehensive immigration reform, protecting the water supply, affordable healthcare and infrastructure improvements throughout his years in Congress.
Rep. Henry Cuellar
D-Texas 28
https://www.henrycuellar.com
Eight-term Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) represents a safe Democratic seat, however, has drawn opposition in the March 3 congressional primary from the anti-business faction of his party.
Congressman Cuellar is the only Texas Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and serves on the Subcommittees of Defense and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Before his election to Congress, Cuellar served as a Texas State Representative and as Texas Secretary of State, and has been an educator, lawyer and small business owner.
Rep. Henry Cuellar is consistently one of the best Democratic business votes in the House of Representatives, and has the best business scorecard average of any Texas Democrat in the past two congressional sessions. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, and an important bipartisan voice in Congress.
D-Texas 28
https://www.henrycuellar.com
Eight-term Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) represents a safe Democratic seat, however, has drawn opposition in the March 3 congressional primary from the anti-business faction of his party.
Congressman Cuellar is the only Texas Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He is Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and serves on the Subcommittees of Defense and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Before his election to Congress, Cuellar served as a Texas State Representative and as Texas Secretary of State, and has been an educator, lawyer and small business owner.
Rep. Henry Cuellar is consistently one of the best Democratic business votes in the House of Representatives, and has the best business scorecard average of any Texas Democrat in the past two congressional sessions. He is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, and an important bipartisan voice in Congress.
Randy Feenstra
R-Iowa 4
www.feenstraforcongress.com
Randy Feenstra was elected to the Iowa State Senate in 2008 and currently in his third term. He serves in the leadership positions of Assistant Majority Leader and chairs the Ways and Means Committee. Feenstra was instrumental in the 2018 state income tax cut, as well as reducing property taxes, advocating for agriculture and rural Iowa and proponent for Iowa businesses. He maintains a 100% legislative scorecard rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (2006) and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (2017, 2018).
Previously, Randy Feenstra worked for Foreign Candy Company as a sales manager for seven years, then spent the next seven years as the Hull City Administrator until he was elected Sioux county Treasurer in 2006. He is also an EMT, treasurer of the local Kiwanis Club and a full-time business professor at Dordt College.
R-Iowa 4
www.feenstraforcongress.com
Randy Feenstra was elected to the Iowa State Senate in 2008 and currently in his third term. He serves in the leadership positions of Assistant Majority Leader and chairs the Ways and Means Committee. Feenstra was instrumental in the 2018 state income tax cut, as well as reducing property taxes, advocating for agriculture and rural Iowa and proponent for Iowa businesses. He maintains a 100% legislative scorecard rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (2006) and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (2017, 2018).
Previously, Randy Feenstra worked for Foreign Candy Company as a sales manager for seven years, then spent the next seven years as the Hull City Administrator until he was elected Sioux county Treasurer in 2006. He is also an EMT, treasurer of the local Kiwanis Club and a full-time business professor at Dordt College.
Mike Garcia
R-California 25
www.electmikegarcia.com
Mike Garcia is a first-generation American citizen, decorated U.S. Navy Officer and successful businessman.
After his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, he flew over 30 combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and became one of the first super hornet strike fighter pilots in the Navy. Following his military service, he joined the aerospace firm, Raytheon. Mike Garcia is also interested in real estate investment and buys and refurbishes unfinished houses, providing quality rental property to lower income families.
Mike Garcia believes in lowering the tax burden on small business which limits jobs and economic opportunity. He is running for Congress to bring his successful track record of service and business experience to Congress.
R-California 25
www.electmikegarcia.com
Mike Garcia is a first-generation American citizen, decorated U.S. Navy Officer and successful businessman.
After his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, he flew over 30 combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom and became one of the first super hornet strike fighter pilots in the Navy. Following his military service, he joined the aerospace firm, Raytheon. Mike Garcia is also interested in real estate investment and buys and refurbishes unfinished houses, providing quality rental property to lower income families.
Mike Garcia believes in lowering the tax burden on small business which limits jobs and economic opportunity. He is running for Congress to bring his successful track record of service and business experience to Congress.
Wesley Hunt
R-Texas 7
www.wesleyfortexas.com
Born and raised in a Houston military family, Wesley Hunt graduated from West Point and spend eight years as an Aviation Branch Officer and Apache helicopter pilot. His military service included a combat mission to Iraq and two deployments to Saudi Arabia where he served as a diplomatic officer. Hunt currently works for Perry Homes and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Harris County Center for Mental Health, and mentors community youth at the Big Brothers Big Sisters in Austin.
Hunt’s campaign focus is to bring people together to fix infrastructure, protect energy jobs, reduce health care costs and make sure every child receives a quality education.
R-Texas 7
www.wesleyfortexas.com
Born and raised in a Houston military family, Wesley Hunt graduated from West Point and spend eight years as an Aviation Branch Officer and Apache helicopter pilot. His military service included a combat mission to Iraq and two deployments to Saudi Arabia where he served as a diplomatic officer. Hunt currently works for Perry Homes and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Harris County Center for Mental Health, and mentors community youth at the Big Brothers Big Sisters in Austin.
Hunt’s campaign focus is to bring people together to fix infrastructure, protect energy jobs, reduce health care costs and make sure every child receives a quality education.
Darrell Issa
R-California 50
https://www.darrellissa.com
Darrell Issa represented California’s 49th Congressional District and was elected in 2000, leaving office in 2018. He is the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and served as the “top government watchdog in Congress.” President Trump nominated him to be the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
While in the military, Issa attained the rank of Captain in the Army and served as a bomb disposal technician, tank platoon commander and computer R&D specialist. Issa has an extensive business background as a technology industry leader and CEO – founded Directed Electronics, a manufacturer of car security and convenience products, served as Chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association, the Board of Governors of the Electronics Industry Association and Director of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Greater San Diego County Chamber of Commerce.
R-California 50
https://www.darrellissa.com
Darrell Issa represented California’s 49th Congressional District and was elected in 2000, leaving office in 2018. He is the former Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and served as the “top government watchdog in Congress.” President Trump nominated him to be the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
While in the military, Issa attained the rank of Captain in the Army and served as a bomb disposal technician, tank platoon commander and computer R&D specialist. Issa has an extensive business background as a technology industry leader and CEO – founded Directed Electronics, a manufacturer of car security and convenience products, served as Chairman of the Consumer Electronics Association, the Board of Governors of the Electronics Industry Association and Director of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Greater San Diego County Chamber of Commerce.
Fred Keller
R-Pennsylvania 12
Special Election
https://www.fredkellerforcongress.com
Pennsylvania State Representative Fred Keller is serving in his fifth consecutive term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Keller has a 25-year career at Conestoga Wood Specialties, serving as Plant Operations Manager and managed over 230 employees and a $50 million annual budget and has his own successful small business managing properties and general contractor.
Keller opposes tax increases and believes government should be open and accountable and has a strong work ethic – prior to running for Congress he indicates he never missed a session day in Harrisburg.
Fred Keller is a strong supporter of agriculture and backs efforts to renegotiate trade deals which allow farmers to be more competitive in the global marketplace, supports reforming the tax code, make the middle-class tax cuts permanent, invest in workplace development programs and supports regulatory reform efforts. Keller supports the protection of pre-existing conditions and making infrastructure investment a priority.
R-Pennsylvania 12
Special Election
https://www.fredkellerforcongress.com
Pennsylvania State Representative Fred Keller is serving in his fifth consecutive term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Keller has a 25-year career at Conestoga Wood Specialties, serving as Plant Operations Manager and managed over 230 employees and a $50 million annual budget and has his own successful small business managing properties and general contractor.
Keller opposes tax increases and believes government should be open and accountable and has a strong work ethic – prior to running for Congress he indicates he never missed a session day in Harrisburg.
Fred Keller is a strong supporter of agriculture and backs efforts to renegotiate trade deals which allow farmers to be more competitive in the global marketplace, supports reforming the tax code, make the middle-class tax cuts permanent, invest in workplace development programs and supports regulatory reform efforts. Keller supports the protection of pre-existing conditions and making infrastructure investment a priority.
Lisa Scheller
R-Pennsylvania 7
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Lisa Scheller is a successful businessman and local leader. She is the granddaughter of immigrants who founded Silberline Manufacturing Co., a paint and coatings manufacturer. Now the chairman and president Silberline Manufacturing, she Scheller leads a company which employs more than 600 people on three continents, including 160 in Pennsylvania, and is reportedly the only certified women-owned business of its kind in the world. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Aluminum Association of America.
In 2011, Ms. Scheller was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners where she led efforts to cut taxes, streamline government, and closely monitored new spending In 2018, she founded Hope & Coffee, a coffee shop and gathering place to encourage individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction as they enter the job market.
As a member of Congress, Lisa Scheller will advocate for increased government transparency and making government more accountable to taxpayers, as well as for lower taxes, regulatory reform to foster job creation and economic policies to empower working families and business.
R-Pennsylvania 7
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Lisa Scheller is a successful businessman and local leader. She is the granddaughter of immigrants who founded Silberline Manufacturing Co., a paint and coatings manufacturer. Now the chairman and president Silberline Manufacturing, she Scheller leads a company which employs more than 600 people on three continents, including 160 in Pennsylvania, and is reportedly the only certified women-owned business of its kind in the world. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Aluminum Association of America.
In 2011, Ms. Scheller was elected to the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners where she led efforts to cut taxes, streamline government, and closely monitored new spending In 2018, she founded Hope & Coffee, a coffee shop and gathering place to encourage individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction as they enter the job market.
As a member of Congress, Lisa Scheller will advocate for increased government transparency and making government more accountable to taxpayers, as well as for lower taxes, regulatory reform to foster job creation and economic policies to empower working families and business.
Beth Van Duyne
R-Texas 24
https://www.bethfortexas.com
Beth Van Duyne served as Mayor of Irving Texas from 2011 to 2017 and as a member of the Irving City Council. Before her public service, she co-owned a marketing and communications company. President Trump appointed her as a regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overseeing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Van Duyne’s focus is the families and children in her district and the need to have a strong principled voice in Congress. She will work to expand economic growth and new job opportunities and the support American Dream.
R-Texas 24
https://www.bethfortexas.com
Beth Van Duyne served as Mayor of Irving Texas from 2011 to 2017 and as a member of the Irving City Council. Before her public service, she co-owned a marketing and communications company. President Trump appointed her as a regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overseeing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Van Duyne’s focus is the families and children in her district and the need to have a strong principled voice in Congress. She will work to expand economic growth and new job opportunities and the support American Dream.
Young Kim
R-California 39
www.youngkimforcongress.com
Young Kim ran for Congress in the 39th in 2018, narrowly losing now Rep. Gil Cisneros who she expects to face again in November. Young is an immigrant to the United States and began her career as a small business owner and financial analyst. She became former Rep. Ed Royce’s Director of Community Operations 25 years ago, and then was elected to the 65th Assembly District in 2014, becoming the first ever Korean American Republican woman elected to serve in the State Assembly.
Kim wants to continue her public service in Congress and will fight to reduce unnecessary regulations, increase trade opportunities and keep taxes low to help families and strengthen the economy we well as to work to fix the broken immigration system.
R-California 39
www.youngkimforcongress.com
Young Kim ran for Congress in the 39th in 2018, narrowly losing now Rep. Gil Cisneros who she expects to face again in November. Young is an immigrant to the United States and began her career as a small business owner and financial analyst. She became former Rep. Ed Royce’s Director of Community Operations 25 years ago, and then was elected to the 65th Assembly District in 2014, becoming the first ever Korean American Republican woman elected to serve in the State Assembly.
Kim wants to continue her public service in Congress and will fight to reduce unnecessary regulations, increase trade opportunities and keep taxes low to help families and strengthen the economy we well as to work to fix the broken immigration system.
David Valadao
R-California 21
https://www.valadaoforcongress.com
A lifelong resident of the Central Valley, David Valadao is a family farmer, with two dairies and farmland in Kings County where alfalfa, almonds, corn and wheat are grown. He has taken an active role on the California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association and served as the Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Valadao was elected to serve as the 21st District’s representative from 2013 to 2019, and while in the House, served on the House Appropriations Committee. In 2010, he was elected to serve in the California State Assembly. Valadao wants to return to Congress to continue to fight to bring new jobs and job training to the Central Valley, advocate for seniors and veterans, protect water and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
R-California 21
https://www.valadaoforcongress.com
A lifelong resident of the Central Valley, David Valadao is a family farmer, with two dairies and farmland in Kings County where alfalfa, almonds, corn and wheat are grown. He has taken an active role on the California Milk Advisory Board, Western States Dairy Trade Association and served as the Regional Leadership Council Chairman for Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Valadao was elected to serve as the 21st District’s representative from 2013 to 2019, and while in the House, served on the House Appropriations Committee. In 2010, he was elected to serve in the California State Assembly. Valadao wants to return to Congress to continue to fight to bring new jobs and job training to the Central Valley, advocate for seniors and veterans, protect water and make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
David Young
R-Iowa 3
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A sixth generation Iowan, David Young was raised in the Third Congressional District. He served as Chief of Staff to Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley and then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 where he served for two terms. While in Congress, Young was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and on the Agriculture, Transportation and Housing, Financial Services and Homeland Security subcommittees. Young reports a 100% voting participation record over his years in the House, including floor and committee votes.
Young is a proven leader and has the ability to work across the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to policies, values constituent services, and can hit the ground running. His business record in Congress is exemplary, averaging a 94% support score from major business associations during his four year tenure. Young supports lower taxes to create a strong economy and reducing government regulations.
R-Iowa 3
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A sixth generation Iowan, David Young was raised in the Third Congressional District. He served as Chief of Staff to Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley and then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 where he served for two terms. While in Congress, Young was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and on the Agriculture, Transportation and Housing, Financial Services and Homeland Security subcommittees. Young reports a 100% voting participation record over his years in the House, including floor and committee votes.
Young is a proven leader and has the ability to work across the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to policies, values constituent services, and can hit the ground running. His business record in Congress is exemplary, averaging a 94% support score from major business associations during his four year tenure. Young supports lower taxes to create a strong economy and reducing government regulations.
