March 12, 2007

NEWS FROM CONGRESSMAN EHLERS
 •EHLERS RE-INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE GREAT LAKES
 •ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS APPROVED FOR MICHIGAN WORKERS

THIS WEEK IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 •Monday, March 12, 2007
 •Tuesday, March 13, 2007
 •Wednesday and Thursday, March 14 adn 15, 2007
 •Friday, March 16, 2007
NEWS FROM CONGRESSMAN EHLERS

EHLERS RE-INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE GREAT LAKES
Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday introduced major legislation that would promote the cleanup and protection of the Great Lakes 
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ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS APPROVED FOR MICHIGAN WORKERS
Congressmen Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, and Dave Camp, R-Midland, Monday confirmed that Michigan won approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for an additional $11 million in trade adjustment assistance. 
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  THIS WEEK IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Monday, March 12, 2007

On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.
Suspensions (6 bills):Bills on suspension are generally considered non-controversial and have reduced debate time, but require a two-thirds majority vote to be passed.

  1. H.R. 1068 - To amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991
  2. H.R. 1126 - To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988
  3. H.R. 85 - Energy Technology Transfer Act
  4. H. Res. 136 - Commending the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of their 95th anniversary, for providing quality age-appropriate experiences that prepare girls to become the leaders of tomorrow and for raising issues important to girls
  5. H. Res. 89 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-American Friendship Day to celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands
  6. H. Res. 198 - Recognizing the significance of Black History

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

On Tuesday, The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (10 bills):

  1. H.R. 1003 - To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
  2. H. Res. 107 - Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, and for other purposes
  3. H. Res. 64 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Bangladesh should immediately drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury
  4. H. Res. 228 - Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American Democracy
  5. H. Res. 230 - Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome signed on March 25, 1957, which was a key step in creating the European Union, and reaffirming the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Europe
  6. H. Res. 222 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement, signed on April 10, 1998, as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland, and for other purposes
  7. H.R. 478 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 101 Barr Street in Lexington, Kentucky, as the "Scott Reed Federal Building and United States Courthouse"
  8. H.R. 429 - To designate the United States courthouse located at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Hugh L. Carey United States Courthouse"
  9. H.R. 430 - To designate the United States bankruptcy courthouse located at 271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York, as the "Conrad Duberstein United States Bankruptcy Courthouse"
  10. H.R. 1045 - To designate the Federal building located at 210 Walnut Street in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Neal Smith Federal Building"

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Wednesday and Thursday, March 14 adn 15, 2007

On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.
Suspensions (3 bills):

  1. H.R. 1309 - The Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007
  2. H.R. 1255 - Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007
  3. H.R. 1254 - Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2007

H.R. 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007: A bill to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1362 - Accountability in Contracting Act: A bill to reform acquisition practices of the Federal Government.

 


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Friday, March 16, 2007
On Friday, there are no votes expected in the House.
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