March 19, 2012 – In this MegaVote for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
Senate: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
Senate: Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act
House: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
Editor’s Note: The House was not in session last week.
Recent Senate Votes
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act – Vote Passed (74-22, 4 Not Voting)
The Senate passed this $109 billion bill that would fund transportation programs and projects for the next two years. It is unclear at this time whether the House will pass a two or five year bill.
- Sen. Daniel Inouye voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
- Sen. Daniel Akaka voted YES……send e-mail or see bio
Upcoming Votes
Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act – H.R.3606
The Senate is scheduled to take up this House-passed bill that is intended to make it easier for small and mid-sized companies to go public.
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 – H.R.5
This House bill would place caps on damages in certain medical malpractice lawsuits.