Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 092407

American Planning Assn presents:

September 24, 2007 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: Motion to Invoke Cloture: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 Senate: Levin Amendment: To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq House: Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 House: Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act House: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 Senate: Water Resources Development Act of 2007 House: State Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 House: Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 House: Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act House: Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 House: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007

Recent Senate Votes

Motion to Invoke Cloture: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - Vote Rejected (57-42, 1 Not Voting) The Senate failed to move forward with this bill that would create a new seat for the District of Columbia in the House of Representatives. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Levin Amendment: To provide for a reduction and transition of United States forces in Iraq - Vote Rejected (47-47, 6 Not Voting) The Senate voted against setting a nine month deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq. Sen. George Voinovich voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (348-72, 12 Not Voting) The House easily passed this bill that will give the Federal Housing Administration the authority to assist struggling homeowners in making their mortgage payments. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act - Vote Passed (312-110, 10 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would help the insurance industry cover costs in the event of a terrorist attack. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (267-151, 14 Not Voting) The House passed a measure obliging airlines to change flight schedules if the airlines are worsening delays with too many peak hour flights at the most trafficked airports. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585 The Senate is scheduled to continue work on this $459.3 billion bill that would fund the Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year. Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - H.R.1495 The Senate is scheduled to vote on the Conference Report of this bill that would reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act. State Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - H.R.___ The House is scheduled to once again work on legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Making continuing appropriations for FY2008 - H.J.Res.___ The House will take up this resolution to fund government operations, as the 2007 fiscal year ends on Sunday, September 30. Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act - H.R.2693 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that calls on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl. Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 - H.R.3567 The House will vote on this bill that would expand opportunities for investment in small businesses. Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - H.R.3121 The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill that is intended to restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program.