HR 2216 - 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act - National Key Vote

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Title: 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt the conference report that calls for $6.5 billion in supplemental appropriations, most of which is earmarked for defense spending.

Highlights:

  • $5.6 billion for Defense Department, to be used for military health care, military readiness, and the Pentagon's rising energy costs.
  • $100 million for bilateral AIDS prevention and treatment efforts.
  • $92 million for Coast Guard expenses.
  • $261 million for disaster assistance needs.
  • $300 million for Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program.
  • $116 million for Treasury Department to help mail rebate checks.
  • $60 million for law enforcement at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
  • $161 million for the education of disadvantaged students.
  • $5 million for Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service to respond to threat posed by foot-and-mouth and mad cow disease.

NOTE: THIS VOTE PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, MEANING NO MEMBER OBJECTED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE VOTE. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE THAT ALL MEMBERS FAVORED THE VOTE'S OUTCOME.

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