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January 9, 2007

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Floor Schedule and Procedure

• Suspension Bills: Today, the House will consider several bills on the Suspension calendar.  Bills considered on the Suspension calendar are debatable for 40 minutes; may not be amended; and require a two-thirds vote for passage.  If a recorded vote is requested, it will be postponed.

1. H.Res. 505 - Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009 (Rep. Slaughter - Judiciary)



2. H.Res. 515 - Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009 (Rep. Franks - Judiciary)



3. H.R. 2675 - Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act (Rep. Johnson (GA) - Judiciary)



4. H.R. 1741 - Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009 (Rep. Cummings Judiciary)



5. H.R. 2344 - Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 (Rep. Inslee - Judiciary)



6. H.Res. 503 - Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week (Rep. Altmire - Education and Labor)



7. H.Res. 453 - Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service (Rep. Matsui - Education and Labor)



8. H.Res. 411 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the Intermediate Space Challenge in Mojave, California (Rep. McCarthy (CA) - Education and Labor)



9. H.Res. 454 - Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Rep. Poe - Education and Labor)



10. H.R. 1687 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the "Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Boccieri - Transportation and Infrastructure)



11. H.Res. 472 - Congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides to the United States (Rep. Dent - Transportation and Infrastructure)



12. H.Res. 410 - Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States (Rep. Klein - Transportation and Infrastructure)



13. H.Res. 484 - Expressing support for designation of June 10th as "National Pipeline Safety Day" (Rep. Larsen - Transportation and Infrastructure)



14. H.Res. 385 - Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one's fellow man (Rep. Bishop (GA) - Financial Services)



15. H.Res. 502 - Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States (Rep. Gary Miller - Financial Services)



16. H.Res. 498 - Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary (Rep. Teague - Homeland Security)



17. H.R. 2751 - Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (Rep. Sutton - Energy and Commerce)

Bill Summary & Key Issues:

Summary of H.R. 2751 - Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act

Consumers may trade in their old, gas-guzzling vehicles and receive vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel efficient cars and trucks. The program will provide for approximately one million new car or truck purchases. The agreement divides these new cars and trucks into four categories. Miles per gallon figures below refer to EPA "window sticker" values.

Passenger Cars: The old vehicle must get 18 mpg or less. New passenger cars with mileage of at least 22 mpg are eligible for vouchers. If the mileage of the new car is at least 4 mpg higher than the old vehicle, the voucher will be worth $3,500. If the mileage of the new car is at least 10 mpg higher than the old vehicle, the voucher will be worth $4,500.

Light-Duty Trucks: The old vehicle must get 18 mpg or less. New light trucks or SUVs with mileage of at least 18 mpg are eligible for vouchers. If the mileage of the new truck or SUV is at least 2 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $3,500. If the mileage of the new truck or SUV is at least 5 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $4,500.

Large Light-Duty Trucks: New large trucks (pick-up trucks and vans weighing between 6,000 and 8,500 pounds) with mileage of at least 15 mpg are eligible for vouchers. If the mileage of the new truck is at least 1 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $3,500. If the mileage of the new truck is at least 2 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $4,500.

Work Trucks: Under the agreement, consumers can trade in a pre-2002 work truck (defined as a pick-up truck or cargo van weighing from 8,500-10,000 pounds) and receive a voucher worth $3,500 for a new work truck in the same or smaller weight class. There will be a finite number of these vouchers, based on this vehicle class's market share. There are no EPA mileage measures for these trucks; however, because newer models are cleaner than older models, the age requirement ensures that the trade will improve environmental quality. Consumers can also "trade down," receiving a $3,500 voucher for trading in an older work truck and purchasing a smaller light-duty truck weighing from 6,000 - 8,500 pounds.

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