July 20, 2005

July 20, 2005

In this MegaVote for Washington's 9th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes -
Senate: Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2006
House: Water Resources Development Act of 2005

Upcoming Congressional Bills -
Senate: Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY2006
House: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY2006/2007
House: NASA Authorization Act of 2005
House: USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005

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Recent Senate Votes

Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2006 - Vote Passed (96-1, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate passed this $31.8 billion bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security for the 2006 fiscal year.

Sen. Patty Murray voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Maria Cantwell voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Recent House Votes

Water Resources Development Act of 2005 - Vote Passed (406-14, 13 Not Voting)

This $10 billion bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out a variety of projects and studies to improve the nation’s waterways infrastructure over the next 10 years.

Rep. Adam Smith voted YES......send e-mail or see bio


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Upcoming Votes

Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, FY2006 - H.R.3057

The Senate is set to resume consideration of this bill providing foreign aid for the 2006 fiscal year.



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Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY2006/2007 - H.R.2601

This House authorization bill outlines Department of State activities for the next two fiscal years.



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NASA Authorization Act of 2005 - H.R.3070

This $33.3 billion House bill directs NASA to carry out a variety of space flight, earth science and aeronautics programs over the next two fiscal years.



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USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005 - H.R.3199

The House is scheduled to take up this bill reauthorizing the USA-PATRIOT Act, which is set to expire at the end of this year.



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