Contact: Staff Assistant Katie Brindell
Phone: 202-225-2571
Date: 07/20/09
H.Res. 607 – Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. This bill celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, honors the crew of the Apollo 11 mission: Neil Armstrong, “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins, and commends all those individuals and organizations who contributed to this historic achievement. COST: Does not authorize funds. YES – The bill passed 390 – 0.
H.Con.Res. 164 – Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture. This bill recognizes that the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture works with State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations to provide food and nutritional support to over 36,000,000 people in the United States. In addition, it recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end hunger in the United States and continue to lead the world in ending global hunger. COST: Does not authorize funds. YES – The bill passed 422 – 0.
H.R. 2729 – To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy. This bill would authorize $175 million over a five year period for the seven National Environmental Research Parks (NERPs) at the Department of Energy (DOE) sites. NERPs are outdoor laboratories that provide opportunities for environmental studies on protected lands around DOE facilities. Their mission is to research a range of subjects including, wildlife biology, ecology, climate change effects, environmental remediation, and maintenance of freshwater ecosystems. The reauthorization allows the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with a university or consortium of universities with expertise in ecology and environmental science of the region in which the National Environmental Research Park is located. In addition, the bill now requires each site to support an outreach program to inform the public of the diverse ecological activities conducted at the park and to educate students at various levels in environmental science. COST: Authorizes $175 million over five years; CBO estimates the bill would cost the federal government $143 million over the FY 2010 – 2014 and $32 million after 2014. NO – The bill passed 330 – 96.
H.R. 1622 – To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles. This bill would create a new five-year program for natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration. “Natural gas” is defined as compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, biomethane, and mixtures of hydrogen and methane or natural gas. The Secretary would coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry to ensure cooperation between the public and private sector. COST: The bill authorizes the appropriation of $30 million for each of the fiscal years 2010 through 2014. NO – The bill passed 393 – 35.
H.Res. 507 – Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. This bill supports the goals of National Dairy Month; encourages States and local governments to observe National Dairy Month with appropriate activities and events that promote the dairy industry; recognizes the important role that the dairy industry has played in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans; commends dairy farmers for their continued hard work and commitment to the United States economy and to the preservation of open space; and encourages all Americans to show their continued support for the dairy industry and dairy farmers.” COST: Does not authorize funds. YES – The bill passed 428 – 0.
H.Res. 270 – Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs. This bill finds that Hunters for the Hungry programs are cooperative efforts among hunters, sportsmen’s associations, meat processors, State meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to help feed those in need. During the past three years Hunters for the Hungry programs have brought hundreds of thousands of pounds of venison to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks. COST: $0. YES – The bill passed 418 – 1.
H.R. 2938 – To extend the deadline for commencement of a hydroelectric project. This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), at the request of the project licensee, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with specified good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements and FERC procedures, to extend for up to three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee must commence construction of hydroelectric project numbered 12187. No CBO score available. YES – The bill passed 418 – 0.
H.R.329 – Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Makes appropriations for FY2010 to the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Education. No – This bill passed 264-153
H.R.3288 – Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, HUD, and related agencies for FY 2010. No – This bill passed 256-168
Hensarling Amendment – Would strike funding for HUD’s HOPE VI program, which receives $250 million in the underlying bill. The program provides competitive grants to local housing authorities to construct, rehabilitate and transform distressed public housing units into mixed-income communities. However, the goals set for the program have been met and exceeded according to HUD. Yes – This amendment failed 109-326
Latham Amendment – Would reduce the “Capital Assistance for High Speed Rail Corridors and Intercity Passenger Rail Service” by $3,000,000,000 to the President’s request of $1,000,000,000 Yes – This amendment failed 136-284
Frelinghuysen Amendment – Would require that the FAA restrict the use of any funding for the implementation of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia metropolitan area airspace redesign. No – This amendment failed 116-313
Blackburn Amendment – Would make an across the board cut of 5% to all funding accounts in the bill. Yes – This amendment failed 181-252
Neugebauer Amendment – Would reduce spending in the bill by $13,533,000,000. Yes – This amendment failed 166-267
Stearns Amendment – Would reduce by 25% the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by the bill that is not required to be appropriated or otherwise made available by a provision of law. Yes – This amendment failed 152-279
Flake Amendment #1- Prohibits funds from being used for an earmark for the Terminal Replacement project and reduces the overall amount of the appropriation by $500,000. This amendment represents no real budgetary savings and allows the funds to be recycled to other programs. No – This amendment failed 108-327
Flake Amendment #4 – Prohibits funds from being used for an earmark for the Murphy Theatre Community Center, Inc and reduces the overall amount of the appropriation by $250,000. This amendment represents no real budgetary savings and allows the funds to be recycled to other programs. No – This amendment failed 105-328
Flake Amendment #7- Prohibits funds from being used for an earmark for construction of the Triangle Building and reduces the overall amount of the appropriation by $250,000. This amendment represents no real budgetary savings and allows the funds to be recycled to other programs. No – This amendment failed 124-310
Flake Amendment #8 – Would prohibit $400,000 from being used for the renovation of a vacant building for economic development by the City of Jal, New Mexico , and reduce the amount of the appropriate section by the same amount. This amendment represents no real budgetary savings and allows the funds to be recycled to other programs. No – This amendment failed 125-310
Flake Amendment #9 – Would prohibit $250,000 from being used for the Monroe County Farmer’s Market facility construction project of the Monroe County Fiscal Court and reduce the amount of the appropriate section of the bill by the same amount. This amendment represents no real budgetary savings and allows the funds to be recycled to other programs. No – This amendment failed 98-331
Flake Amendment #10 – Would prohibit $500,000 from being used for the Millennium Technology Park in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and reduce the amount of the appropriate section of the bill by the same amount. This amendment represents no real budgetary savings and allows the funds to be recycled to other programs. No – This amendment failed 105-329
Flake Amendment #11 – Would prohibit $500,000 from being used for the reconstruction of Rib Mountain in Wisconsin , and reduce the amount of the appropriate section of the bill by the same amount. No – This amendment failed 105-329
H.Res.350 – Honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the community, and the Nation. Yes – This bill passed 426-0
H.Res.566 – Congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic season. Yes – This bill passed 413-8
H.Con Res 123 – Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football Yes – This bill passed 423-0
S.Con Res 30 – Commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary Yes – This bill passed 421-2
