VIRGINIA SCATTERGOOD

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Lobbied in support of the Agriculture Equipment Depreciation inclusion in the omnibus 2008 Tax Extenders. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence.

Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants. Opposed the Clean Water Restoration Act as introduced in the House (H.R. 2421) and Senate (S. 1870) which would dramatically expand the Clean Water Act (CWA) and give EPA and the Corps virtually unlimited authority to regulate intrastate waters.

Opposed Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER) (H.R. 2768) which would supplant the ability of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to establish permissible exposure limits (PELs) for air contaminants, requiring instead that the agency adopt recommended exposure limits (RELs) as established by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Opposed Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER) (H.R. 2768) which would supplant the ability of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to establish permissible exposure limits (PELs) for air contaminants, requiring instead that the agency adopt recommended exposure limits (RELs) as established by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the introduction of legislation mirroring the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 (S. 1926), would create a new mechanism through which the federal government could finance infrastructure projects. Supported the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act (H.R.3248/S.1611), a bill to compel corrective action on several sections of the 2005 legislation. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), a bill designed to heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges. Supported an amendment to 2008 Federal Aviation Administration extension bill which would plug the hole in the Highway Trust Fund and ensure full funding for the FY 2009 highway program.

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3339/S. 742).

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3339/S. 742).

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Lobbied in support of the Agriculture Equipment Depreciation inclusion in the omnibus 2008 Tax Extenders. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. General support of economic stimulus package, specificially reinstating the depreciation bonus, including the enactment of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity.

Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the introduction of legislation mirroring the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 (S. 1926), would create a new mechanism through which the federal government could finance infrastructure projects. Supported the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act (H.R.3248/S.1611), a bill to compel corrective action on several sections of the 2005 legislation. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), a bill designed to heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges. Supported an amendment to 2008 Federal Aviation Administration extension bill which would plug the hole in the Highway Trust Fund and ensure full funding for the FY 2009 highway program.

Supported the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 4458) which would tighten existing laws requiring federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed regulations upon small businesses.

Supported the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 4458) which would tighten existing laws requiring federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed regulations upon small businesses.

Supported the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 4458) which would tighten existing laws requiring federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed regulations upon small businesses.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. General support of economic stimulus package, specificially reinstating the depreciation bonus, including the enactment of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Lobbied in support of the Agriculture Equipment Depreciation inclusion in the omnibus 2008 Tax Extenders. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence.

Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants. Opposed the Clean Water Restoration Act as introduced in the House (H.R. 2421) and Senate (S. 1870) which would dramatically expand the Clean Water Act (CWA) and give EPA and the Corps virtually unlimited authority to regulate intrastate waters.

Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants.

Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants.

Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants. Opposed the Clean Water Restoration Act as introduced in the House (H.R. 2421) and Senate (S. 1870) which would dramatically expand the Clean Water Act (CWA) and give EPA and the Corps virtually unlimited authority to regulate intrastate waters.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) to increase funding for Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight. Opposed the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) to increase funding for Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight. Opposed the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the introduction of legislation mirroring the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 (S. 1926), would create a new mechanism through which the federal government could finance infrastructure projects. Supported the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act (H.R.3248/S.1611), a bill to compel corrective action on several sections of the 2005 legislation. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), a bill designed to heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges. Supported an amendment to 2008 Federal Aviation Administration extension bill which would plug the hole in the Highway Trust Fund and ensure full funding for the FY 2009 highway program.

Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants. Opposed the Clean Water Restoration Act as introduced in the House (H.R. 2421) and Senate (S. 1870) which would dramatically expand the Clean Water Act (CWA) and give EPA and the Corps virtually unlimited authority to regulate intrastate waters.

Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the introduction of legislation mirroring the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 (S. 1926), would create a new mechanism through which the federal government could finance infrastructure projects.

Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the introduction of legislation mirroring the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 (S. 1926), would create a new mechanism through which the federal government could finance infrastructure projects. Supported the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act (H.R.3248/S.1611), a bill to compel corrective action on several sections of the 2005 legislation. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), a bill designed to heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges. Supported an amendment to 2008 Federal Aviation Administration extension bill which would plug the hole in the Highway Trust Fund and ensure full funding for the FY 2009 highway program.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. General support of economic stimulus package, specificially reinstating the depreciation bonus, including the enactment of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity.

Supported the Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 (SHOP) (S. 2795) and the Small Business Health Plans Act (S. 2818) as a feasible mechanism for providing health insurance to the nation's small business employees and employers.

Supported the Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 (SHOP) (S. 2795) and the Small Business Health Plans Act (S. 2818) as a feasible mechanism for providing health insurance to the nation's small business employees and employers.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) to increase funding for Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight. Opposed the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day.

Supported proposed transportation funding for FY 2009 (S. 3261).

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3339/S. 742).

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3339/S. 742).

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. General support of economic stimulus package, specificially reinstating the depreciation bonus, including the enactment of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Lobbied in support of the Agriculture Equipment Depreciation inclusion in the omnibus 2008 Tax Extenders. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. General support of economic stimulus package, specificially reinstating the depreciation bonus, including the enactment of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Lobbied in support of the Agriculture Equipment Depreciation inclusion in the omnibus 2008 Tax Extenders. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) to increase funding for Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight. Opposed the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Worked toward passage of FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) and increased authorizations for FAA safety oversight. Worked to encourage congressional action to codify and clarify FAA rules relating to the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations. Opposed repair station provisions in H.R. 1 and S. 4 which would potentially revoke the Federal Aviation Administrations right to issue new foreign repair station certificates and shorten the amount of time the Transportation Security Administration has to audit those foreign repair stations.

Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations. Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300).

Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2280). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Worked for enactment of Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H.R. 2380), to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2280).

Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2280). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Worked for enactment of Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H.R. 2380), to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Worked for enactment of H.R. 2380, to permanently repeal the death tax.

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3285/S. 742)

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3339/S. 742).

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789). Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), which would heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges.

Supported the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 4458) which would tighten existing laws requiring federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed regulations upon small businesses.

Supported the Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act (H.R. 4458) which would tighten existing laws requiring federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed regulations upon small businesses.

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2007 (H.R. 5576 and H.J.Res. 20) and FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789).

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2007 (H.R. 5576 and H.J.Res. 20) and FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789). Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program.

Supported authorization of $14 million to fund the Clean Water SRF through 2011 (Water Quality Financing Act, H.R. 720). Supported authorization of $1.8 billion to repair and replace outdated sewer systems (Water Quality Investment Act, H.R. 569). Supported H.R. 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act, to extend a pilot program to develop alternative water-source projects. Supported Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495), which authorizes of over $15 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood control and water navigation construction projects.

Supported authorization of $14 million to fund the Clean Water SRF through 2011 (Water Quality Financing Act, H.R. 720). Supported authorization of $1.8 billion to repair and replace outdated sewer systems (Water Quality Investment Act, H.R. 569). Supported H.R. 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act, to extend a pilot program to develop alternative water-source projects. Supported Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495), which authorizes of over $15 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood control and water navigation construction projects.

Supported authorization of $14 million to fund the Clean Water SRF through 2011 (Water Quality Financing Act, H.R. 720). Supported authorization of $1.8 billion to repair and replace outdated sewer systems (Water Quality Investment Act, H.R. 569). Supported H.R. 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act, to extend a pilot program to develop alternative water-source projects. Supported Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495), which authorizes of over $15 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood control and water navigation construction projects.

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Worked toward passage of FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) and increased authorizations for FAA safety oversight. Worked to encourage congressional action to codify and clarify FAA rules relating to the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Worked to protect the right to secret ballots in labor elections and defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800/S. 1041).

Worked to protect the right to secret ballots in labor elections and defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800/S. 1041).

Worked to protect the right to secret ballots in labor elections and defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800/S. 1041).

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Worked toward passage of FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) and increased authorizations for FAA safety oversight. Worked to encourage congressional action to codify and clarify FAA rules relating to the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations. Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300).

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789). Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), which would heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges.

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2007 (H.R. 5576 and H.J.Res. 20) and FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789). Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program.

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789).

Supported proposed transportation funding bills for FY 2007 (H.R. 5576 and H.J.Res. 20) and FY 2008 (H.R. 3074 and S. 1789).

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Worked toward passage of FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) and increased authorizations for FAA safety oversight. Worked to encourage congressional action to codify and clarify FAA rules relating to the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3285/S. 742)

Worked to enact legislation to limit use of asbestos in consumer products. (H.R. 3339/S. 742).

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005.

Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Worked for enactment of H.R. 2380, to permanently repeal the death tax.

Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2280). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Worked for enactment of Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H.R. 2380), to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005.

Supported authorization of $14 million to fund the Clean Water SRF through 2011 (Water Quality Financing Act, H.R. 720). Supported authorization of $1.8 billion to repair and replace outdated sewer systems (Water Quality Investment Act, H.R. 569). Supported H.R. 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act, to extend a pilot program to develop alternative water-source projects. Supported Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495), which authorizes of over $15 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood control and water navigation construction projects.

Supported Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495), which authorizes of over $20 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood control and water navigation construction projects.

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Worked toward passage of FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) and increased authorizations for FAA safety oversight. Worked to encourage congressional action to codify and clarify FAA rules relating to the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations. Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300).

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300), especially to encourage increases in airport infrastructure investment.

Worked to protect the right to secret ballots in labor elections and defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800/S. 1041).

Worked to protect the right to secret ballots in labor elections and defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800/S. 1041).

Worked to protect the right to secret ballots in labor elections and defeat the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 800/S. 1041).

Educated members of Congress about the economic impact of FAA's proposed rule expanding the scope of its drug and alcohol testing program. Opposed Aircraft Repair Station Security Enhancement Act of 2005 (HR 4582), which would require expand employee criminal background checks for repair station personnel. Opposed Transportation Security Act of 2005 (S 1052) Sec. 204 and similar legislative proposals. Supported bill to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians (H Res 726). Opposed Amendment to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 (HR 5814) which would have required repair stations to conduct background investigations of all maintenance employees. Worked to educate members of Congress about the contract maintenance industry and foreign repair stations. Worked for the enactment of legislation to clarify existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules relating to the availability of aviation maintenance information.

Educated members of Congress about the economic impact of FAA's proposed rule expanding the scope of its drug and alcohol testing program. Opposed Aircraft Repair Station Security Enhancement Act of 2005 (HR 4582), which would require expand employee criminal background checks for repair station personnel. Opposed Transportation Security Act of 2005 (S 1052) Sec. 204 and similar legislative proposals. Supported bill to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians (H Res 726). Opposed Amendment to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 (HR 5814) which would have required repair stations to conduct background investigations of all maintenance employees. Worked to educate members of Congress about the contract maintenance industry and foreign repair stations. Worked for the enactment of legislation to clarify existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules relating to the availability of aviation maintenance information.

Supported legislation to lift the federally-mandated cap on tax-exempt private activity bonds for water projects (Clean Water Investment and Infrastructure Security Act (HR 1708)). Supported Clean Water Trust Fund Act (HR 4560). Advocated for increased FY 2007 funding for water SRF programs (HR 5386). Supported legislation that would authorize more than $12 billion for waterway, port, dam and lock improvement projects (Water Resources Development Act of 2005 (S 728)). Supported Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (H.R. 2864) which would authorize more than $10 billion for new water projects and require peer review for Army Corps of Engineers projects costing $50 million or more. Supported rural water supply bill (S. 895) that will aid rural communities in obtaining water service. Advocated for increased water infrastructure funding. Worked for enactment of legislation to reauthorize Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S 1400)).

Worked for enactment of legislation permitting Association Health Plans (Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005 (HR 525 & S 406)).

Worked for enactment of legislation permitting Association Health Plans (Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2005 (S 406 & HR 525).

Supported legislation to lift the federally-mandated cap on tax-exempt private activity bonds for water projects (Clean Water Investment and Infrastructure Security Act (HR 1708)). Supported Clean Water Trust Fund Act (HR 4560). Advocated for increased FY 2007 funding for water SRF programs (HR 5386). Supported legislation that would authorize more than $12 billion for waterway, port, dam and lock improvement projects (Water Resources Development Act of 2005 (S 728)). Supported Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (H.R. 2864) which would authorize more than $10 billion for new water projects and require peer review for Army Corps of Engineers projects costing $50 million or more. Supported rural water supply bill (S. 895) that will aid rural communities in obtaining water service. Advocated for increased water infrastructure funding. Worked for enactment of legislation to reauthorize Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S 1400)).

Supported legislation to lift the federally-mandated cap on tax-exempt private activity bonds for water projects (Clean Water Investment and Infrastructure Security Act (HR 1708)). Supported Clean Water Trust Fund Act (HR 4560). Advocated for increased FY 2007 funding for water SRF programs (HR 5386). Supported legislation that would authorize more than $12 billion for waterway, port, dam and lock improvement projects (Water Resources Development Act of 2005 (S 728)). Supported Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (H.R. 2864) which would authorize more than $10 billion for new water projects and require peer review for Army Corps of Engineers projects costing $50 million or more. Supported rural water supply bill (S. 895) that will aid rural communities in obtaining water service. Advocated for increased water infrastructure funding. Worked for enactment of legislation to reauthorize Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S 1400)).