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National
Key Vote
Supplemental Appropriations for the Cash for Clunkers Program
Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that appropriates an additional $2 billion for support of the 'Cash for Clunkers' program, whereby consumers can receive a subsidy when they trade in an old vehicle for a new, more fuel-efficient one.
Official Title of Legislation:
HR 3435: AN ACT making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.
Highlights:
-Provides that the funds appropriated in this bill shall remain available until September 30, 2010.
-Mandates that $2 billion be transferred from the Department of Energy's Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program.
Link to Legislation: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:hr3435:
House Passage: 07/31/2009 : Bill Passed 316 - 109 (Roll no. 682) Senate Passage: 08/06/2009 : Bill Passed: 60 - 37 (Record Vote Number 270) President Passage: 08/07/2009 : Signed
Sponsor: Rep. Obey, David Ross (D-WI)
Cosponsors:
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