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1. What is the status of H.R. 3962, "Affordable Health Care for America Act"?
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, the House passed H.R. 3962, "to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes," commonly known as "Affordable Health Care for America Act."
This bill passed the House with: 220 AYES and 215 NOES, in Roll Call 887.
This bill, H.R. 3962, was introduced on October 29, 2009 by Representative John Dingell and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, the Budget, Rules, Natural Resources and the Judiciary.
Related House Legislation: H.Res. 903, H.R. 2920, H.R. 3200, H.R. 3961.
Related Senate Legislation: S. 1679, S. 1796.
This bill passed the House with: 220 AYES and 215 NOES, in Roll Call 887.
This bill, H.R. 3962, was introduced on October 29, 2009 by Representative John Dingell and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, the Budget, Rules, Natural Resources and the Judiciary.
Related House Legislation: H.Res. 903, H.R. 2920, H.R. 3200, H.R. 3961.
Related Senate Legislation: S. 1679, S. 1796.
2. What is the status of H.R. 3200, "America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"?
H.R. 3200 , "To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes," commonly known as "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009," was introduced on July 14, 2009 by Representative John Dingell.
This bill, H.R. 3200, was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Budget.
According to an August 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service report entitled, Public Health, Workforce, and Quality Provisions in the House Health Reform Legislation (H.R. 3200), "the legislation was jointly developed by the House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, which share jurisdiction over the federal health statutes."
Related House Legislation: H.R. 3962
Related Senate Legislation: S. 1679, S. 1796.
Senate Finance Committee version: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009.
Senate Finance Committee web resources related to: "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009".
Related Congressional Research Service Report: R40745.
Department of Health and Human Services related website: HealthReform.gov.
This bill, H.R. 3200, was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Budget.
According to an August 4, 2009 Congressional Research Service report entitled, Public Health, Workforce, and Quality Provisions in the House Health Reform Legislation (H.R. 3200), "the legislation was jointly developed by the House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, which share jurisdiction over the federal health statutes."
Related House Legislation: H.R. 3962
Related Senate Legislation: S. 1679, S. 1796.
Senate Finance Committee version: America's Healthy Future Act of 2009.
Senate Finance Committee web resources related to: "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009".
Related Congressional Research Service Report: R40745.
Department of Health and Human Services related website: HealthReform.gov.
3. What was the response from the House of Representatives to Representative Joe Wilson’s interruption of President Barack Obama’s speech during the joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009?
The House of Representatives introduced and passed H.Res. 744, resulting in: Roll Call 699 .
4. What is the current status of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”?
Friday, February 13, 2009, the House and Senate passed H.R. 1 the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," commonly known as the Economic Stimulus Package.
This bill passed the House with: 246 YEAs, 183 NAYs, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting, and passed the Senate with: 60 YEAs, 38 NAYs, 1 Not Voting.
This bill was presented to the President of the United States on February 16, 2009 and was signed into Public Law 111-5 on February 17, 2009.
To view a spending timeline and track updates visit the recovery.gov website.
This bill passed the House with: 246 YEAs, 183 NAYs, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting, and passed the Senate with: 60 YEAs, 38 NAYs, 1 Not Voting.
This bill was presented to the President of the United States on February 16, 2009 and was signed into Public Law 111-5 on February 17, 2009.
To view a spending timeline and track updates visit the recovery.gov website.
5. What is the current status of the “Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009”?
In the final Congressional vote, on May 20, 2009, the House Passed H.R. 627 with:
279 YEAs, 147 NAYs, 7 Not Voting.
On May 19, 2009, H.R. 627 passed the Senate with: 90 YEAs, 5 NAYs, 4 Not Voting.
Thursday, April 30, 2009, the House passed H.R. 627 a bill entitled: "To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes," commonly known as the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009".
This bill passed the House with: 357 YEAs, 70 NAYs, 7 Not Voting.
279 YEAs, 147 NAYs, 7 Not Voting.
On May 19, 2009, H.R. 627 passed the Senate with: 90 YEAs, 5 NAYs, 4 Not Voting.
Thursday, April 30, 2009, the House passed H.R. 627 a bill entitled: "To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes," commonly known as the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009".
This bill passed the House with: 357 YEAs, 70 NAYs, 7 Not Voting.
6. What is the current status of H.R. 1106, “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009”?
H.R. 1106 "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009," commonly known as the Homeowner Rescue Bill, passed in the House on March 5, 2009.
This bill passed the House with: 234 YEAs, 191 NAYs, 7 Not Voting. Currently this bill is referred to the Senate.
This bill passed the House with: 234 YEAs, 191 NAYs, 7 Not Voting. Currently this bill is referred to the Senate.
7. Where may I obtain information on the Budget?
The Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2010 is available on the Government Printing Office website.
