Former Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen

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R New Jersey, 11th (1995-2019) Retired

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Summary

FRELINGHUYSEN, Rodney P., (son of Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen, Jr., great-great grandson of Frederick Frelinghuysen, and great-great-great nephew of Theodore Frelinghuysen), a Representative from New Jersey; born in New York, N.Y., April 29, 1946; B.A., Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y., 1969; graduate studies, Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.; United States Army, 1969-1971; state and federal aid coordinator and administrative assistant to board of chosen freeholders, Morris County, N.J., 1972; board of chosen freeholders, Morris County, N.J., 1974-1983, director, 1980; member, New Jersey commission on capital budgeting and planning; member of the New Jersey state general assembly, 1983-1994; Morris County, N.J., Republican Committee; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).

Biographical

Full Name: Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: RAHD-nee FREE-ling-hy-zuhn
Date of Birth: April 29, 1946 (age: 78)
Place of Birth: New York, N.Y.
Religion: Episcopalian
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Place of Residence: Harding Township, N.J.
Previous Occupation: Political aide

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Virginia Robinson Frelinghuysen, 1980

2 children: Lousine Frelinghuysen, Sarah Frelinghuysen

Relations with people in our database:

Son of Former Rep. Peter Frelinghuysen (R-NJ)

Miscellaneous Links:

Ballotpedia

C-SPAN

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

Open Secrets political finance profile

Social Networking:

Facebook, official

YouTube, official

Education

Trinity College (Hartford, Conn.) - Attended, graduate studies
Hobart College - BA (1969)

Greek Organizations:

Kappa Alpha Society

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1995-Jan. 2, 2019) Retired

Member, 11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Election Results

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 58.00%
Republican

Joseph M. Wenzel, 38.86%
Democrat

Thomas Depasquale, 2.11%
Financial Independence

Jeff Hetrick, 1.04%
Libertarian
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 62.57%
Republican

Mark S. Dunec, 37.43%
Democrat
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 58.81%
Republican

John Arvanites, 39.98%
Democrat

Barry Berlin, 1.20%
Undetermined
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 67.19%
Republican

Douglas Herbert, 30.51%
Democrat

Jim Gawron, 2.30%
Libertarian
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 61.84%
Republican

Tom Wyka, 37.01%
Democrat

Chandler Tedholm, 1.15%
Undetermined
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 62.09%
Republican

Tom Wyka, 36.64%
Democrat
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 67.88%
Republican

James W Buell, 31.02%
Democrat
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 72.38%
Republican

Vij Pawar, 26.39%
Democrat

Richard S Roth, 1.23%
Libertarian
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 67.97%
Republican

John P Scollo, 29.56%
Democrat

John Pickarski, 1.90%
Independent
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 67.74%
Republican

John P Scollo, 29.64%
Democrat

Austin S Lett, 1.17%
Independent
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 66.27%
Republican

Chris Evangel, 30.86%
Democrat

Ed Demott, 1.12%
Independent

Austin S Lett, 1.03%
Independent
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

11th Congressional District of New Jersey

Rodney Procter Frelinghuysen, 71.20%
Republican

Frank Herbet, 27.96%
Democrat

Employment History

Greenberg Traurig LLP (Feb. 2020-)

Senior Director, Government Law and Policy Practice

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Frelinghuysen for Congress (New Jersey)

Own leadership PAC:

Liberty and Prosperity PAC

Awards

Community Health Leadership Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (Sept. 2017)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (March 2017)
de Fleury Medal (Army Engineer Association) (2017)
Distinguished Community Health Champion Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Defender of Housing (National Association of Home Builders) (Sept. 2016)
Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (Sept. 2016)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (May 2016)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2015)
Distinguished Public Service Award (U.S. Department of the Navy) (June 14, 2013)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, work:
frelinghuysenr@gtlaw.com

Washington, D.C. Office
2101 L St. NW, Suite 1000
Washington, District of Columbia 20037
Phone: (202) 331-3100
Fax: (202) 331-3101
Direct phone: 202-331-3171
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

Greenberg Traurig LLP (2020-2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

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Registered to represent foreign interests by:

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2003 costing $1,035

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Trip Destinations:

White Sulphur Springs, WV

Trip Sponsors:

Public Governance Institute

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Stock transaction: 12/12/2018, 09/26/2018, 09/04/2018, 08/21/2018, 07/23/2018, 07/12/2018, 06/26/2018, 06/19/2018, 06/12/2018, 05/10/2018, 04/02/2018, 03/13/2018, 02/26/2018, 01/23/2018, 12/01/2017, 11/06/2017, 08/02/2017, 07/17/2017, 05/02/2017, 04/21/2017, 02/24/2017, 02/06/2017, 01/13/2017, 12/09/2016, 11/14/2016, 08/16/2016, 08/16/2016, 08/03/2016, 07/18/2016, 07/11/2016, 05/23/2016, 04/15/2016, 04/13/2016, 03/16/2016, 02/29/2016, 02/24/2016, 02/02/2016, 02/02/2016, 01/13/2016, 01/12/2016, 01/05/2016, 12/15/2015, 12/01/2015, 11/02/2015, 10/22/2015, 10/22/2015, 10/22/2015, 10/09/2015, 09/18/2015, 09/09/2015, 09/09/2015, 09/09/2015, 08/10/2015, 06/23/2015, 05/18/2015, 04/14/2015, 02/03/2015, 12/02/2014, 10/10/2014, 09/16/2014, 09/03/2014, 08/19/2014, 08/19/2014, 08/05/2014, 07/15/2014, 07/08/2014, 05/05/2014, 04/17/2014, 02/12/2014, 05/09/2014, 01/08/2014, 12/13/2013, 12/09/2013, 09/18/2013, 08/28/2013, 08/20/2013, 08/09/2013, 06/25/2013, 06/04/2013, 05/06/2013, 05/06/2013, 05/06/2013, 05/06/2013, 02/26/2013, 01/22/2013, 12/19/2012, 11/14/2012
Termination: 2019
Trust Document: 2012
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $55,333.35
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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