Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL)
2nd term Democrat from Florida.
Bio
Residence: Orlando
Marital Status: Married (Grace)
Prev. Occupation: Attorney
Prev. Political Exp.: FL House, 1972-78; US House, 1979-91; FL Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, Fire Marshal, 1995-2000
Military: USA, 1968-70; USAR, 1965-68, 1970-71
Education: BA Yale University, 1965; JD University of Virginia, 1968
Birthdate: 09/29/1942
Birthplace: Miami, FL
Religion: Protestant
Percentage in Last Election: 60%
Major Opponent: Katherine Harris
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Contact Sen. Bill Nelson via Web Form.
Website: billnelson.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. Office:
716 Hart Senate Office Building,District of Columbia 20510-0905
Phone: (202) 224-5274
Fax: (202) 228-2183
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 872-7161
Fax: (407) 872-7165
Committee
Current Elected Office Committees:
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Peter Mitchell
- Scheduler: Alicia Brown
Letters
Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:
Recent messages sent to Sen. Bill Nelson by our constituents:
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If it is true that President Obama authorized a 2 billion dollar loan to Brazil for off-shore drilling and George Soros is benefiting from, something is really wrong in Washington ...
- Jacksonville, FL - 02/09/2010 -
JUST SAY NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- BARTOW, FL - 02/09/2010 -
VOTE NO on Craig Becker for the NLRB. A Union attorney should NOT be put in this position...
- Jacksonville, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Senate rules
- Gainesville, FL - 02/09/2010 -
When have we ever had a President that threatened Americans' elected Congressional members if they do not support his views or policies? Isn't a President supposed to lead?
- Jacksonville, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Budget Item Cut for fiscal 2011
- Ocala, FL - 02/09/2010 -
When have we ever had a President that threatened Americans' elected Congressional members if they do not support his views or policies? Isn't a President supposed to lead?
- Jacksonville, FL - 02/09/2010 -
ksc space center
- cocoa, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Health Care Reform Bill
- Ocala, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Americans are fed up with everything being shoved through, nominations and appointments should be debated, for the President to say...
- Jacksonville, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Protect the Innocent
- Hillsboro Beach, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Confirmations
- sun City Center, FL - 02/09/2010 -
Voting
- Coral Springs, FL - 02/09/2010 -
confirmation of Smith (labor board)
- Holiday, FL - 02/09/2010 -
filling our government with enemies of the republic
- clearwater, FL - 02/08/2010 -
Health Care
- Gulf Breeze, FL - 02/08/2010 -
Jane you ignorant slut
- Atlantic Beach, FL - 02/08/2010 -
Bank of America's Mortgage Modification Process Needs Investigation
- Santa Rosa Beach, FL - 02/08/2010 -
OPPOSE Craig Becker
- Panama City, FL - 02/08/2010 -
Moving forward on Health care, budget, jobs, spending, etc., We are calling on ALL Conservative Congresswomen/men and Senators to hold on to their principles...
- Jacksonville, FL - 02/08/2010
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Recent Headlines
Members retrieve Haitian orphans
Some Members of Congress worked around the clock to help adoptive parents of Haitian orphans after January's devastating earthquake.
How four states handle voting rights
In Vermont, you can vote from prison. In Kentucky, you lose the right forever. In Alabama, you can apply to get it back. And a judge just overturned Washington's rules.
Should ex-felons vote?
Ex-felons lose the right to vote in many states, while in two others they can cast their ballot from prison. Should the federal government weigh in?
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge CBS to stand firm on airing pro-life Tebow Super Bowl ad
by American Family Association on January 28
Senate Labor Committee is preparing to vote on radical union lawyer Craig Becker
by National Right to Work Committee on January 31
President should take long-term vision for health care
by RESULTS on January 29
Ask President Obama for a US Policy on the International Criminal Court
by United Nations Assn of the USA on January 29
A chance to CHANGE our nation's policies on nuclear weapons
by Women's Action for New Directions on January 29