Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 121207

American Planning Assn presents:

December 11, 2007 In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Senate: Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 House: Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act Upcoming Congressional Bills - Senate: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Senate: Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act Senate: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Foreign Operations Appropriations/Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 House: Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 House: National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 House: Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007

Recent Senate Votes

United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Vote Passed (77-18, 5 Not Voting) The Senate gave final approval to this bill to improve the United States’ trade relationship with Peru. Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted NO......send e-mail or see bio Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (88-5, 7 Not Voting) The Senate passed this House bill to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for one year, without introducing new tax revenues that would pay for it. Sen. George Voinovich voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act - Vote Passed (235-181, 16 Not Voting) The House passed this energy legislation Thursday evening in an attempt to make steps towards energy independence. Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 - H.R.2419 This week the Senate is expected to vote on this bill that provides aid for farmers and funds for low-income nutrition programs. Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act - H.R.6 The Senate will likely continue considering this bill intended to increase U.S. energy independence and raise CAFE standards. National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585 The Senate is also expected to vote on the conference report of this bill that authorizes $504 billion for military spending and another $189.3 billion for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Foreign Operations Appropriations/Consolidated Appropriations, FY2008 - H.R.2764 The House is expected to vote on this omnibus spending bill sometime this week. Intelligence Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.2082 This House bill would authorize FY2008 funding for intelligence and intelligence-related activities. National Defense Authorization Act, FY2008 - H.R.1585 The House is scheduled to vote on the conference report of this bill that authorizes $504 billion for military spending and another $189.3 billion for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 - H.R.2761 Because the Senate added an amendment to this bill, the House must again vote on this legislation that would extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury.