October 8, 2007 In this MegaVote for Utah's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - Senate: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2008 House: Improving Government Accountability Act House: MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 House: Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 House: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 Upcoming Congressional Bills - House: National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 House: Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 House: Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 Editor's Note: The Senate is in recess until Monday, October 15, 2007.

Recent Senate Votes

National Defense Authorization Act for FY2008 - Vote Passed (92-3, 5 Not Voting) The Senate passed this legislation authorizing $648 billion in defense spending, including military construction and Department of Energy defense-related programs, for the 2008 fiscal year. Sen. Orrin Hatch voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Robert Bennett voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio

Recent House Votes

Improving Government Accountability Act - Vote Passed (404-11, 17 Not Voting) The House overwhelmingly passed this bill to enhance the independence and accountability of the Inspectors General. Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (389-30, 13 Not Voting) The House passed this bill to hold private security contractors accountable for criminal behavior. Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (264-154, 14 Not Voting) This bill would extend the authorization for two regional commissions and create three new commissions to help the most severely economically distressed areas of the U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop voted NO ......send e-mail or see bio Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 - Vote Passed (386-27, 19 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that is intended to provide tax relief to the increasing amount of people who have lost their homes due to foreclosure. Rep. Rob Bishop voted YES ......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 - H.R.2895 The House will vote on this bill to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families. Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 - H.R.3056 The House is scheduled to vote on this legislation that would repeal the IRS's authority to use private debt collection companies, to delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, and to revise the tax rules on expatriation. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - H.R.2095 The House is also scheduled to vote on this bill intended to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and to establish the Federal Railroad Safety Administration.