Legslative Action: 10th District and State - 041607

American Planning Assn presents:

April 16, 2007 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 Senate: HOPE Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2007 Senate: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 House: RECOVER Act House: Water Resources Development Act of 2007 House: Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act

Recent Senate Votes

Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (63-34, 3 Not Voting) The Senate voted to reverse President Bush's 2001 decision prohibiting government funds from being spent to create new lines of embryonic stem cells. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio HOPE Act - Vote Passed (70-28, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would increase funding for adult stem cell research. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2007 - S.372 The Senate is expected to complete action early in the week on this bill authorizing intelligence-related expenditures for the current fiscal year. Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 - S.3 Following completion of the intelligence bill, the Senate is scheduled to begin work on this bill that would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate Medicare prescription drug prices. RECOVER Act - H.R.1361 This bill would allow approved lenders to originate and administer Small Business Administration disaster loans. Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - H.R.1495 This $14 billion bill would provide funds for a variety of Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects. Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act - H.R.363 This House bill authorizes appropriations for science and engineering research and education.