Legislation Description
Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act The Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009 (H.R.
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (H.R.
Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act The Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 (H.R. 4154), introduced by Representative Earl Pomeroy, would prevent the estate tax from returning in 2011 to a high tax rate of as much as 55% on estates worth more than $1 million.
CJ's Home Protection Act The CJ's Home Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 320), introduced by Representative Brad Ellsworth, would provide Americans in the path of dangerous storms with life-saving warnings.
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act The Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R.
Research, Development, and Technology Demonstration Program to Improve the Efficiency of Gas Turbines The bill (H.R. 3029), introduced by Representative Paul Tonko, would create energy savings through better design and efficiency, and promote U.S.
Energy and Water Research Integration Act The Energy and Water Research Integration Act (HR 3598), introduced by Representative Bart Gordon, would provide additional tools in a national effort to address the growing problems related to the supply and quality of water and energy.  Water is needed to generate energy and produce fuel, and energy is needed to pump, treat, and distribute water.  The need for energy is growing at the same time that water supply shortages are predicted.  Research, development, and demon
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 1672), introduced by Representative Rick Larsen, would support efforts to conserve marine habitats in the Pacific Northwest.

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