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Consolidated Appropriations Act |
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3288) would continue funding to vital federal agencies and programs. This bill makes targeted investments in areas that will rebuild our economy and keep our country safe. It builds on our long term economic plan to provide short term help for the hardest hit Americans during this economic crisis and long term solutions to grow our economy for years to come. |
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Tax Extenders |
The Tax Extenders of 2009 (H.R. 4213), introduced by Representative Charles Rangel, would provide critical tax relief for hardworking families and businesses to help spur economic growth and create jobs. |
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Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act |
The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173), introduced by Representative Barney Frank, consists of a package of reforms that will work together to address the myriad causes – from predatory lending to unregulated derivatives – that led to last year’s meltdown. The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act includes the following major provisions: |
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National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act |
The National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act (H.R. 3804), introduced by Representative Paul Tonko, would help the U.S. National Park Services move forward and continue its vital work in preserving our parks, heritage areas, forests, and public lands. |
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Data Accountability and Trust Act |
The Data Accountability and Trust Act (H.R. 2221), introduced by Representative Bobby Rush, would help fight breaches in data security and help American consumers detect and prevent identity theft. The bill would require companies to implement reasonable and appropriate safeguards to secure personal information and to provide notice to individuals when such information is compromised. |
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Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act |
The Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act (H.R. 2134), introduced by Representative Eliot Engel, would encourage a more holistic strategy to tackling our nation’s drug problem. |
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Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act |
The Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009 (H.R. 1672), introduced by Representative Rick Larsen, would support efforts to conserve marine habitats in the Pacific Northwest. |
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Energy and Water Research Integration Act |
The Energy and Water Research Integration Act (HR 3598), introduced by Representative Bart Gordon, would provide additional tools in a national effort to address the growing problems related to the supply and quality of water and energy. Water is needed to generate energy and produce fuel, and energy is needed to pump, treat, and distribute water. The need for energy is growing at the same time that water supply shortages are predicted. Research, development, and demon |
