Paul Cook
R-California, Marine Corps
Bio: Col. Paul Cook (ret.) was elected to serve in the US House of Representatives in November 2012. He represents California’s 8th Congressional District which includes the high desert communities of San Bernardino County as well as Mono and Inyo counties.
Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Col. Cook represented the 65th Assembly District for six years in the California State Legislature and served on the Yucca Valley Town Council.
In the U.S. House of Representatives, Cook is a member of the Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources committees. He lives in Yucca Valley with his wife, Jeanne.
Military Bio: An infantry officer who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Col. Cook’s military career spanned twenty-six years. His actions in combat earned him a number of honors, including two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal with a V for valor. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1992 as a colonel.
Legislation:
- R.3286 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2016
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8] (Introduced 07/29/2015) Cosponsors: (15)
Committees: House – Veterans’ Affairs
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 114-708
Latest Action: 11/30/2016 Received in the Senate. (All Actions)
- R.832 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Veterans Employment and Training Service Longitudinal Study Act of 2015
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8] (Introduced 02/10/2015) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees: House – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: 06/25/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (All Actions)
- R.2286 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
Prioritizing Urgent Claims for Veterans Act
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8] (Introduced 05/13/2015) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees: House – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: 05/26/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (All Actions)
- R.2150 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)
Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8] (Introduced 05/23/2013) Cosponsors: (16)
Committees: House – Veterans’ Affairs
Latest Action: 07/18/2013 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . (All Actions)