October 19, 2009

In this MegaVote for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes

• Senate: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
• House: Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act

Upcoming Congressional Bills

• Senate: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
• Senate: Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009
• House: Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2010
• House: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010

Recent Senate Votes

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Agreed to (80-17, 3 Not Voting)

The Senate approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs for FY 2010, sending it to the President.

Sen. Sam Brownback voted YES......send e-mail or see bio
Sen. Pat Roberts voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (307-114, 11 Not Voting)

The House approved the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.

Rep. Lynn Jenkins voted NO......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - H.R.2847

The Senate is expected to work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs.

Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 - S.1776

The Senate is also expected to start work on this bill that would repeal the Medicare physician payment formula that results in annual cuts that Congress reverses every year.

Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2010 - H.R.3585

The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies.

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - H.R.3619

The House is expected to vote on this bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010.