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HR 1158 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions - Key Vote

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Legislation - Vetoed (Executive) -

Legislation - Conference Report Adopted (Senate) (61-38) - (Key vote)

Title: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that cuts $16.28 billion in formerly appropriated funds and appropriates $7.3 billion in emergency funds for additional disaster assistance, for anti-terrorism initiatives, and for assistance in the recovery from the tragedy that occurred at Oklahoma City.

Highlights:
- $6.7 billion appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. - $6.32 billion in rescissions the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including $5.03 billion from annual contributions for assisted housing and $1.18 billion from assistance for the renewal of Expiring Section 8 Subsidy Contracts. - $1.43 billion in rescissions from the Employment and Training Administration. - $1.3 billion in rescissions from Water Infrastructure/State Revolving Funds. - $319.2 million in rescissions from Low Income Home Energy Assistance. - $210 million in rescissions from the Corporation for National and Community Service (Americorps). - $138 million in rescissions from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. - $13.2 million in rescissions from Federal Drug Control programs.
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Legislation - Conference Report Adopted (House) (235-189) - (Key vote)

Title: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that cuts $16.28 billion in formerly appropriated funds and appropriates $7.3 billion in emergency funds for additional disaster assistance, for anti-terrorism initiatives, and for assistance in the recovery from the tragedy that occurred at Oklahoma City.

Highlights:
- $6.7 billion appropriated to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. - $6.32 billion in rescissions the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including $5.03 billion from annual contributions for assisted housing and $1.18 billion from assistance for the renewal of Expiring Section 8 Subsidy Contracts. - $1.43 billion in rescissions from the Employment and Training Administration. - $1.3 billion in rescissions from Water Infrastructure/State Revolving Funds. - $319.2 million in rescissions from Low Income Home Energy Assistance. - $210 million in rescissions from the Corporation for National and Community Service (Americorps). - $138 million in rescissions from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. - $13.2 million in rescissions from Federal Drug Control programs.
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Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (99-0) -

Title: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions


Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (227-200) - (Key vote)

Title: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that cuts $17.44 billion in formerly appropriated funds and appropriates $5.57 billion in emergency funds for additional disaster assistance, for anti-terrorism initiatives, and for assistance in the recovery from the Oklahoma City disaster.

Highlights:
- $5.36 billion in supplemental appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). - $7.14 billion in rescissions from programs under the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including $5.73 billion from Annual Contributions for Assisted Housing. - $2.31 billion in rescissions from the Employment and Training Administration. - $1.32 billion in rescissions from Low Income Home Energy Assistance. - $1.3 billion in rescissions from Water Infrastructure/State Revolving Funds. - $121.48 million in rescissions from the Federal Buildings Fund. - $103 million in rescissions from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Legislation - Introduced (House) -

Title: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissions


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  • Robert L. 'Bob' Livingston (LA - R) (Out Of Office)

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