Jim Renacci

Jim Renacci

Republican Party

Prior offices

President of the City Council of Wadsworth Ohio

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Mayor of Wadsworth

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U.S. House Ohio District 16

Successor: Anthony Gonzalez

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000/year

Net worth

(2012) $36,634,730.50

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 3, 2022

Education

High school

Ringgold High School

Bachelor's

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Entrepreneur

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Jim Renacci (Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 16th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2011. He left office on January 3, 2019.

Renacci (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Ohio. He lost in the Republican primary on May 3, 2022.

Prior to his election to the House, Renacci served as mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio.

Biography

Renacci was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1980.

Career

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

• 2011-2019: U.S. Representative from Ohio's 16th Congressional District
• 2004-2008: Mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio
• 1999-2003: Wadsworth, Ohio, City Council President
• 1994-1995: Wadsworth, Ohio, Board of Zoning Appeals

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2017-2018

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

• Committee on Budget
• Committee on Ways and Means

2015-2016

Renacci served on the following committees:

• Budget Committee
• Ways and Means Committee
  • Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures
  • Subcommittee on Social Security

2013-2014

Renacci served on the following committees:

• Ways and Means Committee
  • Subcommittee on Human Resources
  • Subcommittee on Social Security

2011-2012

Renacci served on the following committees:

• Financial Services Committee
  • Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
  • Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services)

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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Nay 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.

  Did not vote 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 Nay 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 Nay 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.

  Did not vote 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Yea 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 Nay 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.

  Voted Yea on: 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 Nay 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.

  Did not vote 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.

  Did not vote 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

Key votes (click "show" to expand or "hide" to contract)

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 Renacci'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. Renacci 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. Renacci was one of 191 Republicans to support 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.). Renacci was one of 190 Republicans to vote in favor of 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. Renacci 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." Renacci 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. Renacci 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. Renacci voted with 225 other Republicans to approve 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. Renacci voted with 166 Republicans against 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. Renacci 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. Renacci 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." Renacci 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. Renacci 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. Renacci 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." Renacci 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. Renacci 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. Renacci 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. Renacci 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. Renacci 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 Renacci's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections. National security NDAA Renacci voted for 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 Renacci voted for HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines. CISPA (2013) Renacci voted for 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 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. Renacci voted in favor of 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. Renacci voted against HR 2775. Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination Renacci voted for HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years. Immigration Morton Memos Prohibition Renacci voted for 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 Healthcare Reform Rules Renacci voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines. Social issues Abortion Renacci voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. 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. Renacci joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution. Previous congressional sessions Fiscal Cliff Renacci voted against 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 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Issues

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Jim Renacci endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Elections

2022

See also: Ohio gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of Ohio

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Ohio on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Michael DeWine (R)	62.4	2,580,424
		Nan Whaley (D)	37.4	1,545,489
		Marshall Usher (Independent) (Write-in)	0.2	8,082
		Tim Grady (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	574
		Renea Turner (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	231
		Craig Patton (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	77

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,134,877
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Niel Petersen (Independent)
• F. Patrick Cunnane (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Ohio

Nan Whaley defeated John Cranley in the Democratic primary for Governor of Ohio on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nan Whaley	65.0	331,014
		John Cranley	35.0	178,132

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 509,146
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Ohio

Incumbent Richard Michael DeWine defeated Jim Renacci, Joe Blystone, and Ron Hood in the Republican primary for Governor of Ohio on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Michael DeWine	48.1	519,594
		Jim Renacci	28.0	302,494
		Joe Blystone	21.8	235,584
		Ron Hood	2.1	22,411

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,080,083
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Niel Petersen (R)

2018

See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2018

See also: United States Senate election in Ohio (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Ohio

Incumbent Sherrod Brown defeated Jim Renacci in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sherrod Brown (D)	53.4	2,355,923
		Jim Renacci (R)	46.6	2,053,963
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1,012

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,410,898 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bruce Jaynes (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Incumbent Sherrod Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sherrod Brown	100.0	613,373

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Jim Renacci defeated Mike Gibbons, Melissa Ackison, Dan Kiley, and Don Eckhart in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Renacci	47.3	363,622
		Mike Gibbons	31.7	243,426
		Melissa Ackison	13.1	100,543
		Dan Kiley	4.0	30,684
		Don Eckhart	3.9	29,796

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Josh Mandel (R)

2016

See also: Ohio's 16th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Jim Renacci (R) defeated Keith Mundy (D) in the general election. Both candidates ran unopposed in their respective primaries.

U.S. House, Ohio District 16 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jim Renacci Incumbent	65.3%	225,794
	Democratic	Keith Mundy	34.7%	119,830
Total Votes				345,624
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

2014

See also: Ohio's 16th Congressional District elections, 2014

U.S. House, Ohio District 16 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jim Renacci Incumbent	63.7%	132,176
	Democratic	Pete Crossland	36.3%	75,199
Total Votes				207,375
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

2012

See also: Ohio's 16th Congressional District elections, 2012

U.S. House, Ohio District 16 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Betty Sutton	48%	170,600
	Republican	James B. Renacci Incumbent	52%	185,165
Total Votes				355,765
Source: Ohio Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Jim Renacci won election to the United States House. He defeated John Boccieri (D), Jeffrey Blevins (L) and Robert Ross in the general election.

U.S. House, Ohio District 16 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	James B. Renacci	52.1%	114,652
	Democratic	John A. Boccieri	41.3%	90,833
	Libertarian	Jeffrey J. Blevins	6.6%	14,585
	Write-in	Robert L. Ross	0%	67
Total Votes				220,137

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Renacci's campaign website stated the following:

“	Plan To Put Ohio First IMMEDIATE STATE SPENDING FREEZE & REQUEST SPENDING REDUCTION OF 10-15% OVER FIRST 12 MONTHS Ohio Spends twice as much as states our size and almost the same as Florida, which is twice our size. FULL TAX REFORM – WE TAX TOO MUCH Revise and Remove C.A.T. tax. Eliminate Income Tax over ten years. Over time, execute a plan to move Ohio to a Consumption Tax. MAKE OHIO A SANCTUARY FOR FREEDOM Second Amendment Sanctuary State. Sanctuary against oppressive regulations and executive branch overreach. Sanctuary against oppressive taxation and illegal immigration. WIPE OUT CORRUPTION AND “PAY TO PLAY” POLITICS After numerous scandals, it is time to root out the corrupt culture that has thrived in Columbus. Remaking the culture can be done by transparency and oversight. Make donations and State contracts public. No contracts or appointments for direct or indirect donors that exceed a threshold level. EDUCATION REFORM Ohio must redirect educational dollars to early education. Eliminate Common Core, Critical Race Theory, and other Liberal attacks on our students by saying NO and eliminating the federal funding that requires it. Restore local control to Education by Dramatically reducing the State Department of Education Promote and Encourage Vo-Tech Ed as early as middle school. Overhaul Pledge 2 ELIMINATE MEDICAID EXPANSION Medicaid was established for the elderly, indigent, handicap and children. That is where the Medicaid program needs to be spending its dollars. Ohio must roll back Medicaid Expansion, which is unsustainable, and make sure the funds we have are used only for the elderly, Indigent, handicapped and children. Medicaid is taking up almost 50% of our state budget. STATE PENSION REFORM Today someone could work in the State Legislature for 25 years making $65,000 per year and retire to take an appointment to a State Department Job for $ 160,000 per year for five years (currently 3 years prior). Their retirement pension will be based solely on the five years at $160,000 per year, not the 25 years $65,000. CAPITALIZE ON OHIO’S QUALITY OF LIFE ASSETS Lake Fronts, Riverfronts, National Parks, and amenities. Ohio can be a destination for travelers and residents to spend vacation and tourism dollars. Airports on the Lake and Abandoned Properties on rivers turned into quality of life assets. OHIO MUST DECENTRALIZE STATE ASSETS THAT ARE IN COLUMBUS Columbus has grown and prospered because it is a City with two large government institutions, The Ohio State University and the State of Ohio’s government. It is time many of these State institutions are decentralized and distributed throughout the State. Every job that can be redistributed to many of our other cities brings economic stability to that city along with an influx in families and economic activity. OHIO MUST CAPITALIZE ON OUR ENERGY ASSETS Ohio should be an energy State, leveraging the vast oil and gas energy resources with which we have been blessed. RESTORE THE AMERICAN DREAM IN OHIO Create a culture for entrepreneurship. Promote business diversity across the state. Keep our young people in the State, working and raising a family. Keep our Retirees in Ohio. ELIMINATE “JOBS OHIO” Jobs Ohio is a non-Governmental organization that is funded by liquor sales. It was intended to be a private organization to help with economic development. Given the organization’s track record, losing 6,200 jobs in 2019 has shown that the organization is woefully ineffective. The overhead that this organization pays its staff and directors, in excess of 1.5 million dollars annually, could be better allocated by the state. Jobs Ohio has become a political slush fund for appointees of the Governor and Lt. Governor who often direct dollars to pet projects and to bolster their own political coffers. Jobs Ohio has become the poster child of “Pay for Play” in Ohio.	”
—Jim Renacci

2018

Campaign website

Renacci's campaign website stated the following:

“	PROTECT LIFE AT EVERY STAGE Guided by faith, Jim Renacci knows every life is a gift that must be protected at every stage. Jim Renacci is a pro-life leader who has proudly earned a 100% Right to Life voting record. Ohio families can count on Jim to continue fighting for the unborn as our next U.S. Senator. Jim Renacci will be the fighter those with disabilities and those suffering from the opioid epidemic need in their corner. We can and should be doing more to end the opioid epidemic in America – especially in Ohio. While serving our families in Congress, Jim led the fight to tackle the crisis, forming an opioid addiction advisory board comprised of recovering addicts, medical professionals and law enforcement officers who are working together to help craft effective solutions. In the United States Senate, Jim Renacci will continue his unyielding campaign to rid our communities of this crisis and advance policies that help ensures access to treatment and foster the hope and economic opportunity that is so often missing from the lives of those plagued by addiction. CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION As our next Senator, Jim Renacci will remain relentless in his pursuit to address and resolve this urgent and critical issue facing our nation. Jim Renacci strongly opposes sanctuary cities, as they pose a clear and present danger to our community. Jim will focus on securing the border, working with our president to advance the construction of a wall. Jim Renacci knows the only way we are going to end illegal immigration is by cutting off the magnets that drive migrants to break into our country. That includes instituting a nationwide E-Verify system, making businesses check their employees are legally allowed to work in our country. Jim will support a merit-based immigration system, to bring the best and brightest from around the world together as they work towards one common goal - strengthening our country. Jim Renacci has a proven record of cracking down on immigration. To impose stricter penalties on deported felons who re-enter the United States, Jim co-sponsored and voted for Kate’s Law. Jim co-sponsored and voted in support of the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act that holds cities accountable if they fail to follow federal law. DEFEND OUR SECOND AMENDMENT Jim Renacci has been endorsed by Ohioans for Concealed Carry and the NRA time and time again. Jim Renacci is a co-sponsor of legislation to ensure the validity of any state-issued concealed carry license or permit in any other state that allows concealed carry. We do not lose our First Amendment Rights when we travel across state lines, why should we lose our Second Amendment Rights? With an A Rating from the NRA, Ohio can count on Jim Renacci to defend our constitutional right to bear arms. FIGHT FOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE For Jim Renacci, “repeal and replace Obamacare” is more than just a slogan. Jim has seen families pay more for health insurance than they do on their mortgage. He has hugged parents who lost a child to prescription opioids. He has listened to members of our community with disabilities as they tell him about their struggle to find a doctor of their choice. Enough is enough. Jim Renacci will ensure we have the ability to make our own decisions when it comes to our healthcare. With Obamacare collapsing from coast to coast, it’s imperative we repeal and replace it with a system that truly works for our families. Jim Renacci knows we must have an effective replacement, a market-based solution, which allows you to buy health insurance across state lines while driving down pharmaceutical costs. Medicaid expansion is financially unsustainable and will force Ohio and other states to cut basic and vital state services simply to foot the bill for the program’s exploding costs. As our Senator, Jim will dedicate himself to replacing Obamacare with a patient-centric, market-based system driven by competition and defined by choice, affordability, and access to quality care. SPARK THE ECONOMY In 2017, Jim Renacci proudly fought for and helped craft the tax reform legislation that will deliver badly needed tax relief to middle-income families and American businesses. That sweeping tax cut legislation reduced personal taxes on over 80% of Americans and has already allowed businesses across the country to grow and thrive. Thanks to reform, millions of Americans have received bonuses, increased benefits and raises. As our next Senator, Jim Renacci will continue to promote a pro-growth agenda that leaves more money in the pockets of hard-working Americans and business owners. While we live in a global economy, unfair trade deals have given foreign trading partners a massive advantage while countless American jobs vanished, particularly in places like our state, which has been hit hard by job and population decline. Jim Renacci knows we must renegotiate these trade deals. Jim has been proud to stand with President Trump has he seeks to advance an America First agenda. Too often in the past, trade agreements have placed unfair barriers in the way of U.S. companies looking to sell their goods and services abroad. Trade is vital to our interest, but it must be done fairly and not at the expense of American workers and their families. Jim Renacci will fight to ensure that any trade agreement that comes before the U.S. Senate contains the protections necessary to open foreign markets and give our companies a fair chance to compete in a truly free market. PROVIDE TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION Education is the foundation for success. If we want our children to enter the workforce or pursue a higher education, we need them to be prepared. Ohio needs to make sure higher education is about the students, not professors and administrators. We need to work with education experts and officials to solve the “4 PM – 8 AM Problem,” so our children are ready to learn. Jim Renacci will not forget about the children living in dysfunctional homes racked by violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and other “strikes” that make it harder for them to tackle their school day. With so many public colleges and universities scattered across our state, Jim will make sure these places serve the purposes for which they were started – educating our children. The U.S. Department of Education should focus its time and money on serving as a neutral data collector for the states. By gathering data on outcomes, spending, and other key education metrics for public, private, parochial and charter schools, the fifty states can see what is working and what is not working. This will allow each state to compare and compete to get the best outcomes for our kids at the most efficient cost per pupil. Jim Renacci will be a champion for our students, Jim will fight to get education funding for our schools, making it possible for school districts to make the right decisions when it comes to curriculum, testing, and teacher evaluations, without interference or mandates from bureaucrats in Washington.	”
—Jim Renacci for U.S. Senate

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Renacci's 2018 election campaign.

"Ohio First," released May 2, 2018

Campaign finance summary

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Jim Renacci campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Governor of Ohio	Lost primary	$371,612	$4,901,639
2018	U.S. Senate Ohio	Lost general	$12,061,787	$12,664,106
2016	U.S. House, Ohio District 16	Won	$2,070,263	N/A**
2014	U.S. House (Ohio, District 16)	Won	$2,060,080	N/A**
2012	U.S. House Ohio District 16	Won	$3,274,194	N/A**
2010	U.S. House Ohio District 16	Won	$2,453,260	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale 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, Renacci's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $31,338,760 to $41,930,701. That averages to $36,634,730.50, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican House members in 2012 of $7,614,097.96. Renacci ranked as the 18th most wealthy representative in 2012. Between 2009 and 2012, Renacci's calculated net worth increased by an average of 7 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.

Jim Renacci Yearly Net Worth
Year	Average Net Worth
2009	$30,429,696
2012	$36,634,730
Growth from 2009 to 2012:	20%
Average annual growth:	7%
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). Renacci received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Leadership PACs industry.

From 2009-2014, 22.27 percent of Renacci's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.

Jim Renacci Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$7,303,472
Total Spent	$6,256,921
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Leadership PACs	$402,231
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing	$359,574
Insurance	$325,235
Retired	$284,215
Securities & Investment	$255,550
% total in top industry	5.51%
% total in top two industries	10.43%
% total in top five industries	22.27%

Analysis

Ideology and leadership

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

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Renacci was a rank-and-file Republican as of August 2014. This was the same rating Renacci 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.

Renacci most often votes with:

• Bill Johnson
• Jim Matheson

Renacci 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, Renacci missed 26 of 3,358 roll call votes from January 2011 to September 2015. This amounted to 0.8 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. Renacci paid his congressional staff a total of $799,655 in 2011. Overall, Ohio ranked 30th 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

Renacci ranked 131st in the conservative rankings in 2013.

2012

Renacci ranked 185th in the conservative rankings in 2012.

2011

Renacci ranked 87th 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

Renacci voted with the Republican Party 95.7 percent of the time, which ranked 42nd among the 234 House Republican members as of August 2014.

2013

Renacci voted with the Republican Party 96.2 percent of the time, which ranked 100th among the 234 House Republican members as of June 2013.

Personal

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
When he served in the U.S. Congress, Renacci resided in Wadsworth, Ohio, with his wife Tina. They had three children.

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Political offices
Preceded by John Boccieri	U.S. House of Representatives - Ohio, District 16 2011–2019	Succeeded by Anthony Gonzalez (R)
Preceded by '	Mayor of Wadsworth, Ohio 2004-2008	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	President of the City Council of Wadsworth, Ohio 1999-2003	Succeeded by '
Preceded by '	Wadsworth, Ohio, Board of Zoning Appeals 1994-1995	Succeeded by '