Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Recent House and Senate Votes.

Recent Senate Votes

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Vote Passed (83-10, 7 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this bill to revise and extend the Indian health care program.



Recent House Votes

Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (236-182, 11 Not Voting)

The House voted to repeal certain tax deductions for oil and gas companies in order to pay for the extension of renewable energy and energy conservation tax credits for individuals.


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Upcoming Votes

Consumer Product Safety Commission bill - S.2663

The Senate is likely to vote on this bill intended to help the Consumer Product Safety Commission better protect consumers, especially children.

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Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - H.R.____

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.

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Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - H.R.2857

The House may also vote on a bill to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.


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