In this MegaVote for Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
- House: Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act
- House: Modify Income Calculation for Eligibility for Certain Health Programs
- House: Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act
Upcoming Congressional Bills
- Senate: FY2012 Appropriations
- House: Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act
Recent House Votes
Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act – Vote Passed (235-186, 12 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill to transfer a parcel of federal land near Superior, AZ to Resolution Copper Mining. The Senate is unlikely to approve the measure.
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO
Modify Income Calculation for Eligibility for Certain Health Programs – Vote Passed (262-157, 14 Not Voting)
This House bill would take into account a person’s Social Security benefits when determining eligibility for government health care programs. The 2010 health care law excludes Social Security when calculating eligibility. The bill is intended to pay for revenue lost due to H.R.674. The White House supports this measure.
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted NO
Rep. Mazie Hirono voted NO
Government Contractor Withholding Repeal Act – Vote Passed (405-16, 12 Not Voting)
The House voted to repeal a requirement that government agencies withhold 3 percent of payments to government contractors. The bill will be paired with H.R.2576 and sent to the Senate. The White House has also expressed support for the withholding measure.
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa voted YES
Rep. Mazie Hirono voted YES
Upcoming Votes
FY2012 Appropriations – H.R.2112
The Senate is scheduled to work on this “Minibus” bill that combines the fiscal 2012 Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science (S 1572) and Transportation-HUD (S 1596) appropriations bills.
Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act – H.R.2930
This House bill would allow start-ups to raise $1 million without having to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or $2 million if they provide audited financial statements.