Frank LoBiondo

Frank LoBiondo

Republican Party

Prior offices

Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders

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New Jersey General Assembly

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U.S. House New Jersey District 2

Successor: Jeff Van Drew

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Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $525,012

Education

High school

Georgetown Preparatory School

Bachelor's

St. Joseph's University

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Small businessman

Frank A. LoBiondo (b. May 12, 1946, in Bridgeton, NJ) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey, representing New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District from 1995 to 2019.

On November 7, 2017, LoBiondo announced his decision not to run for re-election in 2018. In a statement, he said, "My decision is not health-related as I am in good health and continue to maintain a full schedule. My decision is not electoral. Throughout my career I have always made my constituents and the interests of my district my top priority, therefore I am very confident voters would again reelect me. As I am term-limited as Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee and in my position on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, now is appropriate time to leave."

Prior to serving in the U.S. House, LoBiondo served in the New Jersey State Assembly from 1988-1994.

Biography

LoBiondo was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey. He graduated with a B.A. from St. Joseph’s University in 1968. After earning his undergraduate degree in business administration, LoBiondo joined his family's trucking company before entering public office.

LoBiondo is a member of the moderate Republican Main Street Partnership. In 2011, LoBiondo appeared in an "It Gets Better Project" video, part of a YouTube campaign reaching out to young gay teens who had been bullied.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of LoBiondo's academic, professional, and political career:

• 1995-2019: U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District
• 1988-1994: Assembly member for the New Jersey State Assembly
• 1985-1988: Board of Chosen Freeholders, Cumberland County
• 1968: Earned B.A. from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
• 1964: Graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School, Rockville, MD

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

At the beginning of the 115th Congress, LoBiondo was assigned to the following committees:

• Committee on Armed Services
• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

2015-2016

LoBiondo served on the following committees:

• Armed Services Committee
  • Subcommittee on Readiness
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Subcommittee on Aviation, Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation
  • Subcommittee on Highways & Transit
• Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

• Subcommittee on the CIA Members Chairman
• Subcommittee on Emerging Threats

2013-2014

LoBiondo served on the following committees:

• Armed Services Committee
  • Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces
  • Subcommittee on Readiness
• United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Analysis, and Counterintelligence
  • Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Subcommittee on Aviation Chairman
  • Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

2011-2012

LoBiondo served on the following committees:

• Armed Services Committee
  • Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  • Readiness Subcommittee
• House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Subcommittee on Aviation
  • Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
• House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Analysis, and Counterintelligence
  • Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence

Key votes

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Key votes: 115th Congress, 2017-2018

For detailed information about each vote, click here.

• Votes on domestic policy (click to expand)

  Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Conference report) (HR 2)

   Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance through fiscal year 2023.

  Voted Nay on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2 (second vote))

   Bill Passed (213-211) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed providing funding for commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, horticulture, and crop insurance. It also proposed modifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously known as the food stamp program.

  Voted Nay on: Securing America’s Future Act of 2018 (HR 4760)

   Bill Failed (193-231) on June 21, 2018

  Proposed funding a border wall, limiting legal immigration, a mandatory worker verification program, allowing DACA recipients to apply for legal status, and preventing separation of families at the border.

  Voted Yea on: Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (HR 2)

   Bill Passed (369-47) on December 12, 2018

  Reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies some Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.

  Voted Yea on: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 36)

   Bill Passed (237-189) on October 3, 2017

  Proposed amending the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus was 20 weeks or more. The bill provided exceptions for an abortion: (1) that was necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest.

  Voted Yea on: Kate's Law (HR 3004)

   Bill Passed (257-167) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed increasing criminal penalties for individuals in the country illegally who were convicted of certain crimes, deported, and then re-entered the U.S. illegally.

  Voted Yea on: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003)

   Bill Passed (228-195) on June 29, 2017

  Proposed withholding federal funds from states and localities that chose not to follow federal immigration laws.

  Voted Nay on: American Health Care Act of 2017 (HR 1628)

   Bill passed (217-213) on May 4, 2017

  Proposed modifying the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

• Votes on economic affairs and regulations (click to expand)

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (361-61) on September 26, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Voted Yea on: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Conference report) (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (377-20) on September 13, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6157)

   Bill Passed (359-49) on June 28, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Education.

  Voted Yea on: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 5895)

   Bill Passed (235-179) on June 8, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for the Department of Energy, water resources, the legislative branch, military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other programs.

  Voted Yea on: Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S 2155)

   Bill Passed (258-159) on May 22, 2018

  Proposed exempting some banks from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

  Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1625)

   Bill Passed (256-167) on March 22, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

  Voted Yea on: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (240-186) on February 9, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Further Extension Of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1892)

   Bill Passed (245-182) on February 6, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations through March 23, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (266-150) on January 22, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 8, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. (HR 195)

   Bill Passed (230-197) on January 18, 2018

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through February 16, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 1370)

   Bill Passed (231-188) on December 21, 2017

  Proposed providing further continuing appropriations through January 19, 2018.

  Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-203) on December 19, 2017

  Proposed providing for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes (HJ Res 123)

   Bill Passed (235-193) on December 7, 2017

  Proposed funding the government until December 22, 2017.

  Voted Nay on: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1)

   Bill Passed (227-205) on November 16, 2017

  Proposed amending the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses.

  Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (216-212) on October 26, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027. (This bill proposed adopting the Senate's budget resolution.)

  Voted Nay on: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027. (H Con Res 71)

   Bill Passed (219-206) on October 5, 2017

  Proposed establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.

  
  

  Voted Nay on: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3354)

   Bill Passed (211-198) on September 14, 2017

  Proposed providing FY2018 appropriations for the federal government. It combined 12 appropriations bills.

  Voted Yea on: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (Included amendments to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government) (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (316-90) on September 8, 2017

  Proposed suspending the debt ceiling and funding the government until December 8, 2017, and providing funding for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief efforts.

  Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 601)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on September 6, 2017

  Proposed providing $7.85 billion for disaster relief requirements, including response and recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.

  Voted Yea on: Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (HR 10)

   Bill passed (233-186) on June 8, 2017

  Proposed amending the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, among other acts.

  Voted Yea on: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (HR 244)

   Bill passed (309-118) on May 3, 2017

  Proposed a $1.2 trillion budget to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2017.

• Votes on foreign policy and national security issues (click to expand)

  Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (HR 5515)

   Bill Passed (351-66) on May 24, 2018

  Proposed authorizing FY2019 appropriations and policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 695)

   Bill Passed (250-166) on January 30, 2018

  Proposed providing appropriations for military functions administered by the Department of Defense and for other purposes, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

  
  

  Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018—Conference report (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (356-70) on November 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing FY2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths.

  Voted Yea on: Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 (HR 3219)

   Bill Passed (235-192) on July 27, 2017

  Proposed making appropriations for defense, military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Legislative Branch, energy and water development, and for other purposes for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2018.

  Voted Yea on: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (HR 3364)

   Bill Passed (419-3) on July 25, 2017

  Proposed providing congressional review and measures to counter aggression by the governments of Iran, the Russian Federation, and North Korea, and for other purposes.

  Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180, second vote)

   Bill Passed (380-35) on July 28, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Voted Yea on: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 3180)

   Bill Failed (241-163) on July 24, 2017

  Proposed authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  Voted Yea on: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (HR 2810)

   Bill Passed (344-81) on July 14, 2017

  Proposed authorizing fiscal year 2018 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It did not provide budget authority.

  Voted Yea on: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 (HR 1301)

   Bill passed (371-48) on March 8, 2017

  The $577.9 billion fiscal year 2017 defense spending bill proposed $516.1 billion in base budget funding and $61.8 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding.

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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114th Congress The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to LoBiondo's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections. Economic and fiscal Trade Act of 2015 See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015 Trade adjustment assistance On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. LoBiondo was one of 158 Republicans to vote against TAA. Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. LoBiondo was one of 54 Republicans to vote against the measure. Trade promotion authority second vote After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining their original positions on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). LoBiondo was one of 50 Republicans to vote against the amendment. Trade adjustment assistance second vote The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. LoBiondo was one of 111 Republicans to vote in favor of HR 1295. Defense spending authorization On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." LoBiondo voted with 227 other Republicans and 41 Democrats to approve the bill. The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015. On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison. LoBiondo voted with 234 other Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015. 2016 Budget proposal On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, voted against the resolution. LoBiondo voted with 13 other Republicans against the bill. 2015 budget On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017. LoBiondo voted with 78 Republicans and 187 Democrats in favor of the bill. It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015. President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015. Foreign Affairs Iran nuclear deal See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015 On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. LoBiondo voted with 222 other Republican representatives to approve the bill. Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. LoBiondo voted with 243 Republicans and 25 Democrats against the bill. Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." LoBiondo voted with 244 Republicans and two Democrats for the bill. Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. LoBiondo voted with 244 Republicans for the resolution. Export-Import Bank On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods. LoBiondo voted with 126 Republicans and 186 Democrats in favor of the bill. Domestic USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." LoBiondo voted with 195 Republicans and 142 Democrats to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. LoBiondo voted with 237 Republicans in favor of the bill. Cyber security On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies. LoBiondo voted with 219 Republicans and 135 Democrats to approve the bill. On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116. The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. LoBiondo voted with 201 Republicans and 105 Democrats in favor of the bill. Immigration On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137. The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. LoBiondo voted with 241 Republicans and 47 Democrats in favor of the bill. 113th Congress The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session. For more information pertaining to LoBiondo's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security NDAA LoBiondo supported HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote. DHS Appropriations LoBiondo supported HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and largely followed party lines. Keystone Pipeline Amendment LoBiondo opposed House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) LoBiondo supported HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party. Economy Farm Bill See also: United States Farm Bill 2013 In July 2013 the Republican controlled House narrowly passed a scaled-back version of the farm bill after stripping out the popular food-stamp program. The bill passed on a 216-208 vote, with no Democrats voting in favor. All but 12 Republicans supported the measure. The group consisted mostly of conservative lawmakers more concerned about spending than farm subsidies. LoBiondo was one of the 12 who voted against the measure. The farm bill historically has included both billions in farm subsidies and billions in food stamps. Including both of the two massive programs has in the past helped win support from rural-state lawmakers and those representing big cities. After the bill failed in the House in June 2013 amid opposition from rank-and-file Republicans, House leaders removed the food stamp portion in a bid to attract conservative support. Budget debate See also: United States budget debate, 2013 LoBiondo was one of several congressional members who did not take a salary while the government was shutdown. Government shutdown See also: United States budget debate, 2013 On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201. At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference. LoBiondo voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate. The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies. The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. LoBiondo voted for HR 2775. Sports In 2012, LoBiondo, along with Democratic congressman Frank Pallone, introduced legislation allowing states to legalize sports betting, then only allowed in four states, arguing it would strengthen Atlantic City as a venue for tourists’ dollars. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition LoBiondo supported House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines. Healthcare Repealing Obamacare LoBiondo has voted against all attempts to repeal or delay the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Social issues Abortion LoBiondo supported HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization. Government affairs HR 676 See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit. LoBiondo joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff LoBiondo voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 85 Republicans who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Issues

2016 presidential endorsement

✓ LoBiondo endorsed Chris Christie for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

See also: Endorsements for Chris Christie

On October 8, 2016, after The Washington Post released a 2005 video of Trump making comments about women that the Post described as "extremely lewd," LoBiondo announced he would not vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 general election.

See also: Republican reactions to 2005 Trump tape

Earmarks

A Washington Post investigation in February 2012 revealed that 33 members of Congress helped direct more than $300 million in earmarks to public projects in close proximity to commercial and residential real estate owned by the lawmakers or their family members. According to the report, LoBiondo helped secure $4.68 million for beach monitoring and nourishment along the shores of Ventnor City, N.J., where he and his wife owned a home about 850 feet from the beach.

Elections

2018

See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

Frank LoBiondo did not file to run for re-election.

2016

See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Frank LoBiondo (R) defeated David Cole (D) and several third party candidates in the general election on November 8, 2016. LoBiondo faced no challenger in the Republican primary, while Cole defeated Costantino Rozzo in the Democratic primary. The primary elections took place on June 7, 2016. LoBiondo won re-election in the November 8 election.

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	59.2%	176,338
	Democratic	David Cole	37.2%	110,838
	Libertarian	John Ordille	1.3%	3,773
	Make Government Work	James Keenan	0.9%	2,653
	Representing the 99%	Steven Fenichel	0.5%	1,574
	People's Independent Progressive	Eric Beechwood	0.5%	1,387
	For Political Revolution	Gabriel Brian Franco	0.4%	1,232
Total Votes				297,795
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
David Cole	81.1%	33,961
Constantino Rozzo	18.9%	7,932
Total Votes		41,893
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

2014

See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 2nd Congressional District of New Jersey held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Frank LoBiondo (R) defeated Bill Hughes, Jr. (D), Gary Stein (I), Bayode Olabisi (I), Costantino Rozzo (American Labor Party) and Alexander Spano (Democratic-Republican). LoBiondo defeated Mike Assad in the Republican primary on June 3, 2014, while Hughes defeated Dave Cole for the Democratic nomination.

New Jersey's 2nd was considered a battleground district in 2014. Although LoBiondo won re-election in 2012 by a safe 17.4 percent margin of victory, the 2012 presidential race went Democratic, with Barack Obama winning the district by an 8.1 percent margin of victory.

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	61.5%	108,875
	Democratic	Bill Hughes, Jr.	37.3%	66,026
	Independent	Gary Stein	0.3%	612
	Independent	Bayode Olabisi	0.3%	471
	American Labor Party	Costantino Rozzo	0.3%	501
	Democratic-Republican	Alexander Spano	0.4%	663
Total Votes				177,148
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	82.5%	14,294
Mike Assad	17.5%	3,037
Total Votes		17,331
Source: New Jersey Division of Elections - Official Election Results

Endorsements

LoBiondo received the following endorsements:

• Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie
• The Laborers’ International Union of North America
• The Republican Party county chairs from all 8 counties in New Jersey's 2nd District
• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• The New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council
• The New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police
• The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)
  • LoBiondo was the only Republican to receive an endorsement from the NJEA in 2014.
• The League of Conservation Voters (LCV)

Gov. Chris Christie endorsed LoBiondo for re-election

2012

See also: New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2012

LoBiondo ran for re-election in 2012. He defeated Michael Assad in the June 5 Republican primary, and he defeated Cassandra Shober (D), John Ordille (L), Charles Lukens (I), David Bowen, Sr. (I) and Frank Faralli, Jr. (I) in the general election.

LoBiondo was not expected to lose.

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Cassandra Shober	40.3%	116,462
	Republican	Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	57.7%	166,677
	Libertarian	John Ordille	0.9%	2,699
	Independent	David Bowen Sr.	0.3%	1,010
	Independent	Charles Lukens	0.5%	1,329
	Independent	Frank Faralli Jr.	0.3%	892
Total Votes				289,069
Source: New Jersey Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Frank LoBiondo Incumbent	87.6%	20,551
Michael Assad	12.4%	2,914
Total Votes		23,465

Full history

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2010 On November 2, 2010, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Gary Stein (D), Peter F. Boyce (Constitution), Mark Lovett (marklovett.us) and Vitov Valdes-Munoz (American Labor) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2010 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 65.5% 109,460      Democratic Gary Stein 30.9% 51,690      Constitution Peter F. Boyce 2.5% 4,120      marklovett.us Mark Lovett 0.7% 1,123      American Labor Vitov Valdes-Munoz 0.4% 727 Total Votes 167,120 2008 On November 4, 2008, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated David Kurkowski (D), Jason M. Grover (G), Peter F. Boyce (Constitution), Gary Stein (Rock the Boat) and Costantino Rozzo (Socialist Party USA) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2008 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 59.1% 167,701      Democratic David Kurkowski 39.1% 110,990      Green Jason M. Grover 0.6% 1,763      Constitution Peter F. Boyce 0.5% 1,551      Rock the Boat Gary Stein 0.5% 1,312      Socialist Party USA Costantino Rozzo 0.2% 648 Total Votes 283,965 2006 On November 7, 2006, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Viola Thomas-Hughes (D), Robert E. Mullock (Preserve Green Space), Lynn Merle (A New Direction), Thomas Fanslau (We the People) and Willie Norwood (Socialist Party USA) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2006 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 61.6% 111,245      Democratic Viola Thomas-Hughes 35.6% 64,277      Preserve Green Space Robert E. Mullock 1.7% 3,071      A New Direction Lynn Merle 0.5% 992      We the People Thomas Fanslau 0.3% 603      Socialist Party USA Willie Norwood 0.2% 385 Total Votes 180,573 2004 On November 2, 2004, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Timothy J. Robb (D), Michael J. Matthews, Jr. (Independent/Libertarian), Jose David Alcantara (Independent/Green), Willie Norwood (Independent/Jobs Equality Business) and Costantino Rozzo (Independent-Socialist Party USA) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2004 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 65.1% 172,779      Democratic Timothy J. Robb 32.7% 86,792      Independent/Libertarian Michael J. Matthews, Jr. 0.7% 1,767      Independent/Green Jose David Alcantara 0.6% 1,516      Independent/Jobs Equality Business Willie Norwood 0.8% 1,992      Socialist Party USA Constantino Rozzo 0.2% 595 Total Votes 265,441 2002 On November 5, 2002, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steven A. Farkas (D), Roger Merle (Independent/Green), Michael J. Matthews, Jr. (Independent/Libertarian) and Constantino Rozzo (Independent/Socialist) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2002 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 69.2% 116,834      Democratic Steven A. Farkas 28.3% 47,735      Independent/Green Roger Merle 1% 1,739      Independent/Libertarian Micahel J. Matthews, Jr. 1% 1,720      Independent/Socialist Constantino Rozzo 0.5% 771 Total Votes 168,799 2000 On November 7, 2000, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Edward G. Janosik (D), Robert Gabrielsky (I) and Constantino Rozzo (I) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 2000 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 66.4% 155,187      Democratic Edward G. Janosik 31.9% 74,632      Independent Robert Gabrielsky 1.4% 3,252      Independent Constantino Rozzo 0.3% 788 Total Votes 233,859 1998 On November 3, 1998, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Derek Hunsberger (D), Glenn Campbell (I) and Mary Whittam (I) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 1998 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 65.9% 93,248      Democratic Derek Hunsberger 30.8% 43,563      Independent Glenn Campbell 2.1% 2,955      Independent Mary Whittam 1.2% 1,748 Total Votes 141,514 1996 On November 5, 1996, Frank LoBiondo won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ruth Katz (D), David Roger Headrick (I), Judith Lee Azaren (I) and Andrea Lippi (I) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 1996 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo incumbent 60.3% 133,131      Democratic Ruth Katz 38% 83,890      Independent David Roger Headrick 0.7% 1,439      Independent Judtith Lee Azaren 0.5% 1,174      Independent Andrea Lippi 0.5% 1,084 Total Votes 220,718 1994 On November 8, 1994, Frank LoBiondo won election to the United States House. He defeated Louis Magazzu (D) in the general election. U.S. House, New Jersey District 2 General Election, 1994 Party Candidate Vote % Votes      Republican Frank LoBiondo 64.6% 102,566      Democratic Louis Magazzu 35.4% 56,151 Total Votes 158,717

Campaign finance summary

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Frank LoBiondo campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2016	U.S. House, New Jersey District 2	Won	$1,580,564	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (New Jersey, District 2)	Won	$2,128,409	N/A**
2012	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$1,566,499	N/A**
2010	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$1,253,306	N/A**
2008	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$1,365,485	N/A**
2006	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$1,549,238	N/A**
2004	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$1,292,841	N/A**
2002	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$923,311	N/A**
2000	U.S. House New Jersey District 2	Won	$813,562	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal Gain Index

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

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

• Changes in Net Worth
• The Donation Concentration Metric

PGI: Change in net worth

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

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, LoBiondo's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $81,025 and $968,999. That averages to $525,012, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. LoBiondo ranked as the 262nd most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2004 and 2012, LoBiondo's calculated net worth decreased by an average of 2 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Frank LoBiondo Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2004	$634,457
2012	$525,012
Growth from 2004 to 2012:	−17%
Average annual growth:	−2%
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.

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

PGI: Donation Concentration Metric

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

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

From 1991-2014, 21.52 percent of LoBiondo's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Frank LoBiondo Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$13,328,166
Total Spent	$11,226,862
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Transportation Unions	$753,261
Casinos/Gambling	$642,122
Building Trade Unions	$565,099
Health Professionals	$469,618
Lawyers/Law Firms	$437,795
% total in top industry	5.65%
% total in top two industries	10.47%
% total in top five industries	21.52%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, LoBiondo was a centrist Republican as of July 2014. This was the same rating LoBiondo received in June 2013.

Like-minded colleagues

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

LoBiondo most often votes with:

• David Joyce
• Jim Matheson

LoBiondo least often votes with:

• Walter Jones
• Mark Pocan

Lifetime voting record

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

According to the website GovTrack, LoBiondo missed 30 of 14,061 roll call votes from January 1995 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.2 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.

Congressional staff salaries

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. LoBiondo paid his congressional staff a total of $1,059,062 in 2011. Overall, New Jersey ranked 42nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.

National Journal vote ratings

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.

2013

LoBiondo ranked 206th in the liberal rankings in 2013. Although he is a member of the Republican Party, LoBiondo's liberal ranking was higher than his conservative ranking.

2012

LoBiondo ranked 190th in the liberal rankings in 2012. He was one of 12 Republicans who scored higher on the liberal ranking than on the conservative ranking.

2011

LoBiondo ranked 225th in the conservative rankings in 2011.

Voting with party

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

2014

LoBiondo voted with the Republican Party 86.7 percent of the time, which ranked 220th among the 234 House Republican members as of July 2014.

2013

LoBiondo voted with the Republican Party 88 percent of the time, which ranked 226th among the 234 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
LoBiondo lists his religious affiliation as Roman Catholic.

Recent news

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See also

• New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District
• New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2012
• New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014
• United States House of Representatives

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Bill Hughes	U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey District 2 1995-2019	Succeeded by Jeff Van Drew (D)
Preceded by '	New Jersey General Assembly - District 1 1988-1994	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders 1985-1988	Succeeded by '

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New Jersey's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cory Booker (D)

Andrew Kim (D)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Norcross (D)

District 2

Jeff Van Drew (R)

District 3

Herbert Conaway (D)

District 4

Chris Smith (R)

District 5

Josh Gottheimer (D)

District 6

Frank Pallone (D)

District 7

Thomas Kean (R)

District 8

Robert Menendez (D)

District 9

Nellie Pou (D)

District 10

LaMonica McIver (D)

District 11

Mikie Sherrill (D)

District 12

Bonnie Coleman (D)

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