Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Legislative Action: 10th District and State - 100807

American Planning Assn
presents:
MegaVote

October 8, 2007

In this MegaVote for Ohio's 10th Congressional District:


Recent Congressional Votes -
* Senate: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2008
* House: Improving Government Accountability Act
* House: MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007
* House: Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007
* House: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
* House: National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007
* House: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007
* House: Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007

Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, October 15, 2007.


Recent Senate Votes

National Defense Authorization Act for FY2008 - Vote Passed (92-3, 5 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this legislation authorizing $648 billion in defense spending, including military construction and Department of Energy defense-related programs, for the 2008 fiscal year.

Sen. George Voinovich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Sherrod Brown voted YES......send e-mail or see bio



Recent House Votes

Improving Government Accountability Act - Vote Passed (404-11, 17 Not Voting)

The House overwhelmingly passed this bill to enhance the independence and accountability of the Inspectors General.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (389-30, 13 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill to hold private security contractors accountable for criminal behavior.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-154, 14 Not Voting)

This bill would extend the authorization for two regional commissions and create three new commissions to help the most severely economically distressed areas of the U.S.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (386-27, 19 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that is intended to provide tax relief to the increasing amount of people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich voted YES......send e-mail or see bio



Upcoming Votes

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 - H.R.2895

The House will vote on this bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families.



Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 - H.R.3056

The House is scheduled to vote on this legislation that would repeal the IRS’s authority to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, and to revise the tax rules on expatriation.



Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - H.R.2095

The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and to establish the Federal Railroad Safety Administration.

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