Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act

Home Builders Hire Some Jumbo Lobbying Help

2008-06-27T00:00:00Z

The legislation ( HR 3221 ) is Congressâ€™ most significant response to the housing downturn to date. It combines several major pieces of legislation, ...

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House Prepared to Pass AMT â€˜Patchâ€™

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

The credit card provision is also part of the housing bill ( HR 3221 ) being considered in the Senate, and given that billâ€™s relative good chances of ...

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Their Say Inhofe: Senate should get facts before voting on housing ...

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

following a failed vote last week to recommit the Housing Bill (HR 3221) back to the Senate Banking Committee, urged the Senate to get the facts before ...

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Ethics Committee Seeks Fuller Disclosure of Senatorsâ€™ Mortgage Deals

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

The committee crafted the proposal as an amendment to broader housing legislation ( HR 3221 ) pending in the Senate that aims to address the current ...

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Senate Nears Final Agreement on Comprehensive Housing Package

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

The measure ( HR 3221 ) won overwhelming support on a key procedural vote Tuesday, suggesting the packageâ€™s long-term prospects are very good, ...

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Mortgage Rescue Bill Passes Senate

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, modernizes the Federal Housing Administration and creates an agency to regulate mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, ...

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eBay Responds to E-Payment Requirements in Amended Bill

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

By Ina Steiner "eBay responded to amendments to proposed legislation (HR 3221) that would require electronic payment systems to report the annual gross ...

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Real Estate

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

Advocating for the enactment of HR 3221, The Foreclosure Prevention Act, was a top priority for NJARÂ® members at the midyear meetings. ...

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Chambers Expect Agreement on Housing, Hope to Send Bill to Bush in ...

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

Most of them, including budgetary concerns over a set of housing-focused tax breaks, donâ€™t present a big enough threat to derail the measure ( HR 3221 ). ...

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Housing Bill Faces Unexpected Veto Threat

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

While the measure ( HR 3221 ) enjoys bipartisan support â€” including an endorsement from the Banking Committeeâ€™s ranking Republican, Richard C. Shelby of ...

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Real Estate

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

Advocating for the enactment of HR 3221, The Foreclosure Prevention Act, was a top priority for NJARÂ® members at the midyear meetings. ...

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Democrats drive up oil costs

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

4, 2007: the House voted down an amendment to HR 3221 that would have included provisions for more oil and gas from Alaska, the OCS and oil shale; ...

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US Senate can either help the mortgage crisis or make it worse

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

The House-passed housing stimulus bill, HR 3221, makes the $729750 limits permanent. Senate bills cap the limits at $550440. Our 1.2 million members applaud ...

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Congress Moves to Expand Housing Tax Credit Program

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z

The Senate has passed foreclosure relief legislation (HR 3221) that also includes additional housing bond authority, along with funds for state and local ...

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Builders' confidence matches record low

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z

As a result of a battered market, NAHB Chief Executive Jerry Howard urged Congress to pass HR 3221, a bill that includes a temporary home buyer tax credit ...

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Housing Legislation

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) said this week a final deal on housing legislation (HR 3221) would likely not ...

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Housing crisis threatens retirement nest eggs

2008-06-10T00:00:00Z

Recently the House passed HR 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. We believe this is an important step in the right direction. ...

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Key To Reviving Housing, Builders Tell Congress

2008-06-09T00:00:00Z

HR 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, contains a provision that would provide a temporary, first-time home buyer tax ...

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Demand Higher Limits For FHA, Freddie Mac And Fannie Mae

2008-06-06T00:00:00Z

"The House of Representatives passed housing bill HR 3221, which makes the $729750 limit permanent. Senate bills cap the limits at $550440. ...

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LaTourette addresses foreclosure problem

2008-05-29T00:00:00Z

One way of helping residents become more responsible, LaTourette said, is to offer consumer education, which he said is provided for in HR 3221. ...

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Legislators Try to Keep People in Their Homes

2008-05-24T00:00:00Z

Capps also voted in favor of the Foreclosure Prevention Act, HR 3221, which includes reforms of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and mortgage barons ...

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North Carolina ''Fiscal Conservatives'' Vote to Stick Taxpayers ...

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

Barney Frankâ€™s housing bailout legislation, HR 3221, which allows banks to cherry-pick the worst performing loans in their portfolio and shift them 100 ...

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House-Senate Disputes Still Hang Over Housing Package

2008-05-20T00:00:00Z

The Bush administration threatened to veto a House-passed measure ( HR 3221 ) that included a FHA-backed housing rescue plan that relied on taxpayer ...

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Senate Panel Leaders Strike Deal on Housing Package

2008-05-19T00:00:00Z

The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the cost of insuring the new loans under a similar House-passed proposal ( HR 3221 ) would reach about $1.7 ...

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From the Desk of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy Carolyn McCarthy ...

2008-05-16T00:00:00Z

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy voted with the majority of her colleagues in favor of HR 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008, and HR 3221, ...

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Congressman Frank Notes Realtors(R)' Importance to Economic Stability

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

The House-passed bill, HR 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Act, includes FHA Modernization that will simplify and make FHA-backed mortgages ...

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Ohioâ€™s LaTourette Safeguards State Foreclosure Laws

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

Concern was rising that national banks would try to use the passage of HR 3221 as ammunition to skirt state laws even though the bill does not establish a ...

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Foreclosure Filings Up a Record 65% in April

2008-05-14T00:00:00Z

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221), authored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), is aimed at expanding federal programs available ...

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PG&E's Darbee to Congress: take action on renewable-energy tax credits

2008-05-14T00:00:00Z

In April, the Senate passed similar legislation that was included as an amendment to a HR 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. ...

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Intra-Government Tug-Of-War Over Foreclosure Help - Housing Tracker

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221), authored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), is aimed at expanding federal programs available ...

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David Fr Losey: Obama and Oregon for NewswithViews.Com

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, passed originally in 2007 but was reconciled with the Senate bill this past week with a vote of ...

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White House Threatens To Veto Anti-Foreclosure Bill

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221), authored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), is aimed at expanding federal programs available ...

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Thomas Voting Reports

2008-05-11T00:00:00Z

(HR 3221) Voting yes: Jay Inslee, D-Bainbridge Island; Brian Baird, D-Vancouver; Norm Dicks, D-Belfair; Jim McDermott, D-Seattle; Dave Reichert, R-Auburn; ...

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How Texas Congress members voted

2008-05-11T00:00:00Z

Now before the Senate, the bill (HR 3221) is designed to rescue up to 500000 mortgages, totaling $300 billion, that are now headed for default. ...

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Centex Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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House OKs 2 Housing Measures

2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

However, President Bush came out in opposition to the second, larger bill, HR 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 earlier this week. ...

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Builders Laud House Passage of Housing Bill, Urge Congress to Move ...

2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

HR 3221 would help achieve these aims. With the economy on the edge of a deep recession, we urge House and Senate negotiators to move swiftly to reconcile ...

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Expecting Taxpayers to Foot the Bill for Massive Housing Program ...

2008-05-09T00:00:00Z

REUTERS/Hector Mata (UNITED STATES) The bill, HR 3221, proposed by the Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, actually pays individuals to stay ...

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Bob Filner Demands that Republicans Stop Stalling on Housing Relief

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (HR 3221) would modernize the Federal Housing Administration loan program and improve ...

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Green Your Facility, Boost Your Bottom Line

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

Within the last year, the House of Representatives passed a new bill, known as HR 3221, that will rewrite the US energy policy. As part of this Act, ...

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Builders Laud House Passage of Housing Bill, Urge Congress to Move ...

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

HR 3221 would help achieve these aims. With the economy on the edge of a deep recession, we urge House and Senate negotiators to move swiftly to reconcile ...

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House Passes Permanent Increase to Conforming Loan Limits

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

The provision â€” proposed just earlier this week â€” was included in HR 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, which passed the House on a 266 to 154 ...

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Centex (CTX) Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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House Sends Broad Housing Package Back to Senate

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

Members approved the legislation as three separate amendments to a narrower Senate-passed housing measure ( HR 3221 ). Lawmakers by 266-154 adopted the ...

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Builders Laud House Passage Of Housing Bill, Urge Congress To Move ...

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

May 8, 2008 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded House passage of HR 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure ...

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House Sends Housing Overhaul Bill to Senate; Prospects Are Uncertain

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

Members approved the legislation as three separate amendments to the Senate-passed housing measure ( HR 3221 ). Lawmakers adopted, 266-154, the heart of the ...

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Builders Laud House Passage of Housing Bill, Urge Congress to Move ...

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

HR 3221 would help achieve these aims. With the economy on the edge of a deep recession, we urge House and Senate negotiators to move swiftly to reconcile ...

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Centex Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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Centex Responds to House Action on Housing Stimulus Package

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

... and Foreclosure Prevention Act (HR 3221): "The proposed tax credit in this bill will have a positive impact, especially for first-time homebuyers. ...

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Floor Statement by Ranking Member Spencer Bachus regarding the ...

2008-05-07T00:00:00Z

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this Democrat omnibus housing bill, which comes to the floor today under a rule that allows for no Republican ...

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Misdirected Energy

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Next, we focus on HR 3221 - Nancy Pelosi's New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Besides giving away the ...

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Housing Measures Aim at Jump-Starting Economy

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

By an overwhelming 84 to 12 margin, the Senate approved HR 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The measure would: Modernize the Federal Housing ...

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K Street Remains an Easy Street in Hard Times

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

FOR FURTHER READING: Senate mortgage crisis bill ( HR 3221 ), CQ Weekly, p. 946; Colombia trade, p. 969; economic stimulus law (PL 110-185), p. ...

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Undue federal intervention By Paul M. Weyrich

2008-04-19T00:00:00Z

By Paul M. Weyrich Last week the Senate passed HR 3221, its version of a bill to provide housing reform in the wake of the downturn in the market and the ...

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Builders: Weâ€™re Feeling the Credit Freeze, Too

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

â€œThe NOL carryback in Senate bill HR 3221 simply allows businesses to accelerate their claim of NOL deductions that under present law would be claimed in ...

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â€˜Undue Federal Intervention in the Market?â€™

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

by Paul M. Weyrich (4/17/08) Last week the Senate passed HR 3221, its version of a bill to provide housing reform in the wake of the downturn in the market ...

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Builders Report Credit Squeeze On Loans To Build Homes

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

â€œThe NOL carryback in Senate bill HR 3221 simply allows businesses to accelerate their claim of NOL deductions that under present law would be claimed in ...

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House votes to delay action on Colombia trade pact

2008-04-12T00:00:00Z

HOUSING RELIEF PACKAGE: Voting 84 for and 12 against, the Senate on April 10 sent the House a bill (HR 3221) to help mortgage holders, communities and ...

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US Senate approves renewable energy tax credit extension

2008-04-12T00:00:00Z

The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR 3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing ...

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Bill would aid military homeowners

2008-04-11T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, would delay foreclosure action against a service member for up to nine months after they return from deployment — six months longer than ...

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Senate Passes Housing Bill with PTC & ITC Extensions Included

2008-04-11T00:00:00Z

The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR 3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing ...

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Bill would aid military homeowners

2008-04-11T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, would delay foreclosure action against a service member for up to nine months after they return from deployment — six months longer than ...

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Senate approves renewable energy tax credit extension

2008-04-10T00:00:00Z

The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act (S.2821) was approved 88-8 as an amendment to HR.3221, which aims to mitigate the economic impact of the current housing ...

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Tax Package Passes in Senate, Faces Expansion of Provisions in House

2008-04-10T00:00:00Z

The Senate on Thursday passed, 84-12, a bipartisan package ( HR 3221 ) built around tax incentives designed to spur the purchase of homes now in foreclosure ...

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Tax Package Passes in Senate, Faces Expansion of Provisions in House

2008-04-10T00:00:00Z

The Senate on Thursday passed, 84-12, a bipartisan package ( HR 3221 ) built around tax incentives designed to spur the purchase of homes now in foreclosure ...

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Administration To Expand FHA Loan Program

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

Both chambers are also considering additional steps to address the housing crisis, including legislation now on the Senate floor ( HR 3221 ) that would ...

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White House Opposition to Housing Package Takes Senators by Surprise

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

That means the Senate package ( HR 3221 ) could be changed significantly in coming weeks. After easily clearing a procedural hurdle Tuesday, ...

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Key Vote Letter For Clean Energy Incentives

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

... the Cantwell-Ensign Clean Energy Tax Stimulus amendment number 4419 to HR 3221, housing legislation currently being considered on the Senate floor. ...

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Administration To Expand FHA Loan Program

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

Both chambers are also considering additional steps to address the housing crisis, including legislation now on the Senate floor ( HR 3221 ) that would ...

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House Panel to Consider Its Own Housing Tax Package as Senate ...

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

Even before the Senate completed work on its package ( HR 3221 ), the House Ways and Means Committee released its own alternative package of tax provisions ...

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White House Opposition to Housing Package Takes Senators by Surprise

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

That means the Senate package ( HR 3221 ) could be changed significantly in coming weeks. After easily clearing a procedural hurdle Tuesday, ...

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Chambers Diverge on Housing Bills

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

While the Senate is expected Wednesday to pass its package ( HR 3221 ) of business tax breaks and incentives to buy foreclosed properties , the House Ways ...

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House Panel to Consider Its Own Housing Tax Package as Senate ...

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

Even before the Senate completed work on its package ( HR 3221 ), the House Ways and Means Committee released its own alternative package of tax provisions ...

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Thomas Voting Reports

2008-04-06T00:00:00Z

This occurred during debate on a pending housing bill (HR 3221). A yes vote was to increase counseling funds in the bill from $100 million to $200 million. ...

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House authorizes $50 billion to combat HIV/AIDS cases

2008-04-06T00:00:00Z

Mortgage counseling: Voting 44 for and 40 against, the Senate on April 3 failed to reach 60 votes needed to double funding in HR 3221 (above) for mortgage ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2008-04-06T00:00:00Z

In a 44-40 vote, the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to double funding in a House bill (HR 3221) for mortgage counseling by nonprofit agencies. ...

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The Week Ahead: The Week of April 7th

2008-04-06T00:00:00Z

... the Beach Protection Act. The Senate convenes at 2 pm Monday and moves to consideration of HR 3221, the housing/economic stimulus bill, on which Sen. ...

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MARTINEZ & CARPER: BIPARTISAN HOUSING OVERSIGHT AMDT.

2008-04-05T00:00:00Z

... which is identical to bipartisan legislation that passed the House last year, as an amendment to the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (HR 3221), ...

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CARDIN ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS TAX CREDIT

2008-04-05T00:00:00Z

The Foreclosure Prevention bill (HR 3221) provides much needed help for current homeowners on the brink of foreclosure, with expanded funding for counseling ...

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Senate May Add Renewable Energy Tax Extension to Housing Bill

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

John Ensign , R-Nev., and Maria Cantwell , D-Wash., offered the one-year, $6 billion extension proposal as an amendment to a bill ( HR 3221 ) serving as the ...

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How they voted

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

Mortgage Counseling (HR 3221): The Senate failed, 44-40, to reach 60 votes needed to double the funding for mortgage counseling by nonprofit agencies. ...

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Senate May Add Renewable Energy Tax Extension to Housing Bill

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

Before the Senate can act on the proposal, it first must call up a House-passed tax measure ( HR 3221 ) that will serve as the vehicle for the housing ...

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Senate Housing Deal Moving Ahead

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

Before the Senate can act on the proposal, it first must call up a House-passed tax measure ( HR 3221 ) that will serve as the vehicle for the housing ...

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Up for Debate This Week: Foreign Health Assistance, Fire Safety ...

2008-03-31T00:00:00Z

... "green jobs," consumer protection, renewable energy production, and energy infrastructure. Passage of HR 3221 would cost the average US family about $325.

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Democrats Want More Aid for Housing Market

2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

13 refused, 48-46, to limit debate on a motion to proceed to consideration of a bill ( HR 3221 ) that was to be the vehicle for housing legislation ( S 2636 ...

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Area Votes in Congress

2008-03-02T00:00:00Z

In a 48-46 vote, the Senate failed to reach 60 votes needed to advance a Democratic bill (HR 3221) enabling holders of shaky subprime mortgages to rework ...

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Campaign & Election News - Covering Key Races Around the Country

2008-03-02T00:00:00Z

All one has to do is look at Whitfield's vote on HR 3221, a bill with this goal: HR 3221: An Act moving the United States toward greater energy independence ...

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US solar lobby hopes for tax break decision this week

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

It also failed to see the extension passed as outlined in the bill HR 3221 last December after it got held up in the Senate. But following a cloture vote by ...

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Solar Industry's Five-Step Plan

2008-02-22T00:00:00Z

The bill calls for the same provisions as HR 3221. Budget Reconciliation: The association also is trying to get the extensions included in the federal ...

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2007 Congress: Fuel Economy and Energy Efficiency

2008-01-14T00:00:00Z

House Democrats then pushed through a second energy bill ( HR 3221 ) in early August that included a mandate for renewable electricity, ...

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Emissions Mandates Would Undermine National Security

2007-10-31T00:00:00Z

The proposed Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007 (HR 3221) would restrict all federal agencies to fiscal year 2010 emissions levels beginning in 2011. ...

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‘No Nukes’ Reunion Tour Features Markey and the Rest of the Gang

2007-10-23T00:00:00Z

... to wipe language from the Senate-passed energy bill (HR 3221) that would authorize $50 billion in loan guarantees to finance new nuclear reactors. ...

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Industrial Energy Efficiency Leaders Tom and Sean Casten Available ...

2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

Allowing recycled energy projects to be counted towards the RPS, as is proposed in the House-passed energy bill of 2007 (HR 3221, the Renewable Energy and ...

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Gas industry, Senate Republicans express energy bill concerns

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

the organizations said that HR 3221 "professes to focus on energy independence, yet if enacted would adversely affect natural gas production and ...

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Senate Nears Conference on Energy Bill

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

Republican leaders temporarily blocked Reid’s effort to move the bill ( HR 3221 ) to conference, but only because they could not reach all GOP senators to ...

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US Builders Oppose Federalization of State Building Codes

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Thompson urged lawmakers to remove a provision in energy bill HR 3221 that would create a new code-writing role for the DOE for states that fail to achieve ...

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Energy Conference Negotiations

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z

The House bill (HR 3221) was silent on vehicle mileage and biofuel mandates, but included a requirement that 15 percent of the nation’s electricity come ...

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Ambient CEO Issues Letter to Stockholders

2007-09-26T00:00:00Z

Legislation in both the US House of Representatives (HR 3221) and the US Senate (HR 6) for Smart Grid capabilities have been introduced and lobbying through ...

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Ambient CEO Issues Letter to Stockholders

2007-09-26T00:00:00Z

Legislation in both the US House of Representatives (HR 3221) and the US Senate (HR 6) for Smart Grid capabilities have been introduced and lobbying through ...

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Infocast's Carbon Reduction Project Development and Finance Forum ...

2007-09-25T00:00:00Z

Carbon markets are projected to continue on a similar trajectory, in part as a reaction to the recent House passages of HR 3221 -- New Direction for Energy ...

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Bills mandate multiple efficiencies

2007-09-24T00:00:00Z

The House bill, HR 3221, would go further, dividing the US into three zones, with more than one zone possible within a single state. ...

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Letter: Melancon energy votes criticized

2007-09-18T00:00:00Z

We won three crucial votes: acceptance of the Udall-Platts renewable electricity standard amendment, final passage of the energy bill (HR 3221) and final ...

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Boucher Says Leadership Won’t Delay Energy Bill for Climate Measure

2007-09-18T00:00:00Z

The House and Senate are working to resolve differences between comprehensive energy bills they passed earlier this year ( HR 6 , HR 3221 ). ...

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Bush Threatens Veto of Energy Bill

2007-09-16T00:00:00Z

"Because HR 2776 and HR 3221 fail to deliver American consumers or businesses more energy security, but rather would lead to higher energy costs and higher ...

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Lipinski Sheds Some Light on Saving Energy

2007-08-24T00:00:00Z

The language was incorporated into the comprehensive energy bill (HR 3221), which passed the House. In addition, the House passed amendments co-authored by ...

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Letter: Bachmann stood up for US families with vote

2007-08-23T00:00:00Z

Michele Bachmann, who stood up for American families by opposing HR 3221, legislation that would increase gas prices, stifle domestic energy production and ...

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Gazette article featured GOP plan for Roan revenue, but no ...

2007-08-23T00:00:00Z

John Salazar sponsored a provision in the House energy bill (HR 3221) -- which the House passed 241-172 on August 4 -- "barring oil and gas development on ...

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Letters: Thornberry sides with fomenters of fossil fuels

2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

The passage of the RES along with the package of legislation included in HR 3221 will make significant steps toward a cleaner and more secure energy future ...

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Guest Opinion: Rehberg opposes real energy reform

2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

He wrapped up the proceedings by opposing final passage of HR 3221, (the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection ...

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Letter: Bachmann sided with polluters on key issue

2007-08-15T00:00:00Z

The amendment was passed as part of The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act. (HR 3221) The passage of the ...

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Corruption rampant among oil exporters

2007-08-12T00:00:00Z

... recessed until Labor Day, I offered an amendment to the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act (HR 3221). ...

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US House Bill Signals Major Policy Shift, Big Boost for Renewable ...

2007-08-12T00:00:00Z

“Because HR 2776 and HR 3221 fail to deliver American consumers or businesses more energy security, but rather would lead to higher energy costs and higher ...

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Utilities clean up their act

2007-08-11T00:00:00Z

HR 3221 also would establish a national system of trading renewable-energy credits and would permit some of the 15-percent target to be met through ...

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Thanks, Rep. Walz

2007-08-11T00:00:00Z

The amendment was passed as part of “The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act” (HR 3221). ...

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Your View -- Thanks to Walz for backing renewable energy

2007-08-09T00:00:00Z

The amendment was passed as part of The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (HR 3221). ...

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House energy bill favors rail

2007-08-08T00:00:00Z

By Avery Vise Shortly before adjourning for the rest of August, the US House of Representatives passed energy-related legislation (HR 3221) by a vote of 241 ...

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House Energy Bill: A Portfolio of Benefits for Clean Energy

2007-08-08T00:00:00Z

The House passed both HR 2776, the energy tax package, and HR 3221, the overall energy bill. In HR 2776, the House approved a modified 4-year extension of ...

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Nancy Pelosi: "Today We Declare a New Direction in Our Energy ...

2007-08-08T00:00:00Z

August 4, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning on the House floor in support of her bill, HR 3221, New Direction for Energy ...

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On the House

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

The bills making up the House Energy Independence Initiative - HR 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection ...

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Congressman Dan Lipinski Calls for Continued Federal Support for ...

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

As set forth in HR 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act, federal funding levels for alternative ...

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The House Energy Bill from a Regulatory Perspective

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

Much has been said about the energy bill (HR 3221) the House of Representatives passed on Friday Aug. 4 (here is a recap from The New York Times). ...

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NFU: House Energy Legislation Supports Rural America

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

The House energy bill (HR 3221) includes a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) that would require investor-owned electric utilities to produce 15 ...

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NFU: House Energy Legislation Supports Rural America

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z

The House energy bill (HR 3221) includes a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) that would require investor-owned electric utilities to produce 15 ...

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NOIA Expresses Disappointment at Passage of HR 3221 and HR 2776

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

... it is our hope that they will find a common ground that rectifies the worst aspects of HR 3221 and takes real steps toward developing a national energy ...

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House Approves Energy Package With National RE Portfolio Standard

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

by NAW Staff on Monday 06 August 2007 The US House of Representatives has approved two energy bills: HR 3221: New Direction for Energy Independence, ...

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House Passes Bill Requiring Utilities Embrace Renewables

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

HR 3221, adopted by a vote of 220-190, requires investor-owned electric utilities to generate at least 15% of their electricity from sources such as wind ...

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House Passes Broad Energy Bill Establishing New Renewable Energy ...

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

The House-approved legislation (HR.3221) among other items includes the establishment of a new Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program at the US Department of ...

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USA. Energy Bill means brighter future for wildlife with Global ...

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, passed on a 241-172 vote. "The House has taken an important and historic step toward tackling the threat of global warming, ...

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Defenders Congratulates House on Passage of Historic Energy Bill

2007-08-05T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, passed on a 241-172 vote. "The House has taken an important and historic step toward tackling the threat of global warming, ...

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Democratic Energy Tax Bill Targets American-made Supplies for Tax ...

2007-08-05T00:00:00Z

Today he offered legislation during debate on a second energy bill, HR 3221, to encourage the use of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) to heat and cool all ...

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Wildlife Group: House Energy Bill an "Historic Step"

2007-08-05T00:00:00Z

The bill, HR 3221, passed on a 241-172 vote. "The House has taken an important and historic step toward tackling the threat of global warming, ...

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Statement from Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman

2007-08-05T00:00:00Z

"Because HR 2776 and HR 3221 fail to deliver American consumers or businesses more energy security, but rather would lead to higher energy costs and higher ...

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Pelosi: 'Today We Declare a New Direction in Our Energy Policy ...

2007-08-05T00:00:00Z

Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning on the House floor in support of her bill, HR 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, ...

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SIRES SUPPORTS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

2007-08-04T00:00:00Z

By Olga Alvarez - August 4, 2007 - 10:29pm Washington DC – Today, Congressman Albio Sires voted for HR 3221 and HR 2776, the Democratic Energy Independence ...

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House Passes Energy Bill That Includes $10 Billion Energy ...

2007-08-04T00:00:00Z

The House-approved legislation (HR.3221) among other items includes the establishment of a new Energy Efficiency Block Grant Program at the US Department of ...

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Yet another missed opportunity ()

2007-08-04T00:00:00Z

Because House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is determined to make good on her promise to get HR 3221 introduced and passed before the August recess, ...

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Pelosi: 'Today We Declare a New Direction in Our Energy Policy ...

2007-08-04T00:00:00Z

4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning on the House floor in support of her bill, HR 3221, New Direction for Energy ...

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Pelosi: 'Today We Declare a New Direction in Our Energy Policy ...

2007-08-04T00:00:00Z

4 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning on the House floor in support of her bill, HR 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, ...

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Pelosi: 'Today We Declare a New Direction in Our Energy Policy ...

2007-08-04T00:00:00Z

4, 2007; Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning on the House floor in support of her bill, HR 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, ...

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House Action on Energy Bill Slipping Into Weekend

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z

House Democratic leaders still insist the chamber will take up the energy tax bill and a broader energy measure ( HR 3221 ) before it leaves for the ...

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House Energy/Tax Bills: Beyond Salvage

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

... expand alternatives and encourage conservation, we believe HR 3221 and HR 2776 fall far short of addressing our nation’s energy needs. ...

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Deal Clears Way For Friday House Vote on Energy Package

2007-07-31T00:00:00Z

The new energy package ( HR 3221 ) is an amalgam of bills produced by 11 committees that Democrats say would increase energy efficiency, spur research and ...

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Energy Bill Vote Set for Friday

2007-07-31T00:00:00Z

The new energy package - HR 3221 - is an amalgam of bills produced by 11 committees that Democrats say would accomplish three goals. ...

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