My Votes – Week of February 26th
SUSPENSION
A suspension bill is a bill passed by the House through suspending the rules to move quickly, circumventing the House Rules Committee. Suspension bills are typically less controversial pieces of legislation, and as the rules are being suspended, they require a higher threshold, two-thirds of those voting in the House, to pass. Additionally, these bills are often passed by a voice vote, without a formal roll call vote.
2/28/24
H.R. 4984
D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act
Passed | 348 – 55
My Vote | YES
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus to the District of Columbia so that the District may use the Campus for residential and commercial development.
2/28/24
H.R. 6544
Atomic Energy Advancement Act
Passed | 365-36
My Vote | YES
This much-needed modernization of our regulatory framework will restore America’s nuclear dominance, encourage innovation, enable industry partners to deploy safe, reliable nuclear energy, and usher in a new era of U.S. energy leadership. This bill brings us one step closer to unleashing American energy and restoring the United States’ energy independence.
2/29/24
H.R. 7454
Airport and Airway Extension Act
Passed | 401-19
My Vote | YES
This bill extends the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) funding authority until May 10. Without the extension, the FAA would no longer have the authority to collect revenues from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
2/29/24
H.R. 7463
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act
Passed | 320-99
My Vote | YES
This bill extends the government funding deadline to March 8th, allowing important government operations to remain functional while new spending packages continue to be negotiated.
2/29/24
H.R. 7102
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Passed | 402-16
My Vote | NOT VOTING
This legislation establishes an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration.