Garrett Approves Defense Spending, Flood Insurance and More

The following is a sampling of bills passed recently by the United States House of Representatives, a brief description, and how your representative, Congressman Scott Garrett(R-5th), voted. All federal legislation and how your representatives voted can be accessed via the US Senate and US House of Representativeswebsites.

H.R.2219 (7/8) – Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 (Passed House 336-87-8.)
Garrett - Yes

H.R.1309 (7/12) – To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes (Passed House 406-22-3.)
Garrett - Yes

H.R.2018 (7/13) – To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the States water quality standards, and for other purposes (Passed House 239-184-8.)
Garrett - Yes

H.R.2354 (7/15) – Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes (Passed House 219-196-16.)
Garrett - Yes

H.R.2560 (7/19) – Cut, Cap, and Balance Act (Passed House 234-190-8.)
Garrett - Yes