October 2, 2009
Washington, DC – This week, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support by a vote of 308-114. Although Congressman Carney was unable to be present for this vote because he is currently serving on active duty in the Navy Reserve, he voted for the earlier House version of the bill and worked to secure federal funding for the following project included in the bill:
Susquehanna University
Congressman Carney secured $1 million for the purchase of equipment and instrumentation for Susquehanna University’s new state-of-the-art science facility. The facility, which broke ground in August of 2008 and is expected to be completed by fall of 2010, will allow the university to remain competitive with the nation’s top science and technology schools. The acquisition of new equipment will allow faculty to expand the types of hands-on experiences offered to students in the lab and the field.
“We are delighted to learn that the House has supported the Energy and Water Bill which contains funds to support the addition of important scientific equipment at Susquehanna. Our faculty and their students are conducting valuable research that is relevant in many fields and is beneficial to our national goal for strengthening math and science education. We deeply appreciate Congressman Carney’s leadership and support on this important initiative,” said Susquehanna University President Jay Lemons.
The Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act builds on the American Recovery and Investment Act to move toward American energy independence and rebuild our infrastructure. The bill increases funds for weatherization grants to help struggling families improve their homes’ energy efficiency, and save hundreds of dollars annually in electricity and heating costs. It also invests in the water infrastructure needs of our communities to improve water quality and spur economic development. Additionally, the legislation invests in our national security to ensure the safety and reliability of our nuclear weapons and materials abroad.
The bill now moves to the Senate for approval, and will then go to the President to be signed into law.
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