Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (395-34, 5 Not Voting) - The House approved this defense spending bill, sending it to the Senate for final passage.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Jobs for Main Street Act - Vote Passed (217-212, 6 Not Voting) - The House passed this $154 billion jobs bill which is partially paid for by unspent money from last year's Troubled Asset Relief Program. The bill now goes to the Senate.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (241-181, 12 Not Voting) - The House voted to extend a number of expiring tax cuts. The bill now awaits Senate action.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill - Vote Passed (221-202, 1 Present, 10 Not Voting) - The House passed this $446.8 billion bill that combines 6 unfinished 2010 fiscal year spending bills. The bills included are Transportation/HUD; Military Construction/Veterans Affairs; Labor/HHS; State/Foreign Operations; Commerce/Justice/Science; and Financial Services. The Senate gave final approval to the bill on Sunday.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted NO
The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (223-202, 9 Not Voting) - This House bill would overhaul financial services regulations and place new controls on institutions deemed to pose a risk to the entire financial system. The bill now awaits Senate action.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (225-200, 9 Not Voting) - The House approved this legislation that would lower the maximum rate of estate and gift taxes to 45% after 2009. The bill now goes to the Senate.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted NO
Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (395-31, 8 Not Voting) - The House approved this legislation that would reauthorize FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program through FY2014. The bill now goes to the Senate.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (243-183, 8 Not Voting) -The House passed this bill to change the formula that determines the Medicare physician fee schedule, with the intention of preventing a 21 percent reduction in Medicare payments to physicians. It now goes to the Senate.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted no data
Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting) - The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted no data
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Affordable Health Care for America Act - Vote Passed (220-215) - On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon.
- Rep. Bill Owens voted YES
Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Vote Passed (310-106, 16 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that intends to guide research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies.
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (385-11, 36 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill that authorizes $10 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (247-178, 7 Not Voting) - The House passed this $32.3 billion bill funding the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the 2010 fiscal year. The bill also includes a continuing resolution funding government operations through December 18, 2010 as 7 of the 12 annual spending bills remain to be completed.
Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (389-32, 11 Not Voting) - This House bill would reauthorize several Small Business Administration loan programs.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (307-114, 11 Not Voting) - The House approved the conference report of this $42.8 billion bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act - Vote Passed (241-173, 18 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that is intended to help address California’s cycles of drought and reduce dependence on water from the troubled Bay-Delta ecosystem.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting) - The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs.
Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (308-114, 10 Not Voting) - The House approved this $33.5 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (331-83, 18 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%.
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (217-190, 25 Not Voting) - The House approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House - Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting) - The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" during President Obama's healthcare address to a joint session of Congress.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Act - Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies.
Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting) - This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010.
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act - Vote Passed (311-107, 15 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill that would permanently authorize funding for the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (400-30, 3 Not Voting) - On Thursday, the House approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (283-142, 8 Not Voting) - The House passed this food safety legislation, which would give the FDA more oversight and expand its role in inspections.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program - Vote Passed (316-109, 2 Present, 6 Not Voting) - The House approved an additional $2 billion for the “Cash for Clunkers” program, which had run out of funds.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act - Vote Passed (237-185, 11 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that intends to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent certain incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.
- Rep. John McHugh voted Not Voting
Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (265-166, 3 Not Voting) - On Wednesday, the House voted to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation.
- Rep. John McHugh voted Not Voting
Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (256-168, 9 Not Voting) - The House passed this $123.1 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (264-153, 16 Not Voting) -The House approved this $160.7 billion bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and other related agencies and programs.
- Rep. John McHugh voted Not Voting
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (219-208, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting) - On Thursday, the House voted on this $24.1 billion bill funding the Treasury Department, the executive branch, the judicial branch, the District of Columbia and independent agencies.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Restore Our American Mustangs Act - Vote Passed (239-185, 9 Not Voting) - On Friday, the House passed this bill that intends to improve the management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (320-97, 16 Not Voting) - The House approved this $33.3 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act - Vote Passed (386-41, 5 Not Voting) - On Wednesday, the House voted to reauthorize two federal programs that provide research and development grants to entrepreneurs.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (266-160, 6 Not Voting) - The House approved this $123.8 billion bill to fund the USDA, FDA and other related agencies and programs.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriation, 2010 - Vote Passed (318-106, 8 Not Voting) - This $48.8 billion bill funding the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for Fiscal Year 2010 was passed on Thursday.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (415-3, 14 Not Voting) - The House passed this $133.7 billion bill funding veterans programs and military construction.
- Rep. John McHugh voted Not Voting
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (389-37, 7 Not Voting) - On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010 - Vote Passed (389-22, 1 Present, 21 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill to authorize funding for military activities and prescribe military personnel strengths in Fiscal Year 2010.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
American Clean Energy and Security Act - Vote Passed (219-212, 3 Not Voting) - This climate and energy bill, which includes a cap-and-trade program, was passed by the House on Friday.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES (one of only 8 GOP House members to do so)
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (226-202, 6 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (259-157, 17 Not Voting) - The House passed this $64.4 billion bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science agencies, and other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Vote Passed (232-178, 23 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill to fund the legislative branch, including salaries and expenses of member offices, committee offices, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 - Vote Passed (235-187, 11 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would authorize funding for the Department of State and the Peace Corps through fiscal year 2011.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement (PEACE) Act - Vote Passed (234-185, 14 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill to authorize democratic, economic and security assistance to Pakistan.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Passed (307-97, 30 Not Voting) - The House gave final passage to this bill granting the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, sending it to the President.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act - Vote Passed (397-25, 11 Not Voting) - This bill would authorize programs, advisory groups and spending to improve security at U.S. airports and rail systems. It also prohibits the TSA from using whole-body imaging machines at primary security checkpoints of airports.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act - Vote Passed (258-154, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill that would provide paid leave to federal employees for 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to them.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
FAA Reauthorization Act - Vote Passed (277-136, 20 Not Voting) - This bill authorizes $70 billion in Federal Aviation Administration funding through September 2012.
- Rep. John McHugh voted Not Voting
21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Vote Passed (275-155, 3 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that intends to modernize, renovate, and repair public school facilities.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Supplemental Appropriations, FY 2009 - Vote Passed (368-60, 5 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, security improvements in Pakistan and the national pandemic flu response.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act - Vote Passed (367-59, 1 Present, 6 Not Voting) - The House passed this fraud enforcement bill with an amendment to create a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis, sending the bill back to the Senate for its approval.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - Vote Passed (300-114, 19 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act - Vote Passed (249-175, 10 Not Voting) - The House approved this bill that would provide local jurisdictions with funds to prosecute hate crimes.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (357-70, 7 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that intends to place new restrictions on credit card companies.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
COPS Improvements Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (342-78, 12 Not Voting) - The House authorized this five-year, $1.8 billion bill funding the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (274-149, 8 Not Voting) - The House agreed to the Senate amendments to this national service bill, sending it to the president.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Vote Passed (247-171, 1 Present, 12 Not Voting) - On Wednesday, the House passed this bill intended to curb bonuses of executives at financial institutions that receive Troubled Asset Relief Program money.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - Vote Passed (298-112, 21 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would give the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, but would not allow the agency to ban cigarettes or other tobacco products.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Congressional Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 - Vote Passed (233-196, 3 Not Voting) - The House passed their version of the national budget for fiscal year 2010.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (285-140, 6 Not Voting) - The House agreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 146, sending this package of public lands, national parks and water development legislation to the president.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act - Vote Passed (321-105, 6 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill to reauthorize and reform national service programs.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
To impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients - Vote Passed (328-93, 10 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would enact an additional income tax on bonuses given to employees or former employees of companies that received Troubled Assets Relief Program money.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Omnibus Public Land Management Act - Vote Failed (282-144, 6 Not Voting) - Because this bill required a 2/3 majority vote, the House failed to pass this package of legislation related to public lands, national parks and water development.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (317-101, 13 Not Voting) - The House passed this legislation to authorize funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which helps states build water treatment facilities.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (234-191, 7 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill intended to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Making further continuing appropriations for FY2009 - Vote Passed (328-50, 53 Not Voting) - The House passed this resolution to continue funding most government programs for fiscal year (FY) 2009 at FY 2008 levels through Wednesday, in anticipation that the Omnibus Appropriations Act will be passed by then.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - Vote Passed (245-178, 8 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill that would fund government programs through September 30, 2009.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (246-183, 1 Present, 3 Not Voting) - The House gave final approval to this stimulus bill.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (290-135, 8 Not Voting) - The House gave final approval to this bill that reauthorizes and expands the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (250-177, 6 Not Voting) - The House gave final approval to this wage discrimination measure.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (244-188, 1 Not Voting) - The House passed this $819 billion bill providing for additional 2009 fiscal year appropriations.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
TARP Reform and Accountability Act - Vote Passed (260-166, 7 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill to block release of the remaining $350 billion in the Troubled Assets Relief Program.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (289-139, 6 Not Voting) - The House passed this bill to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover an estimated total of 11 million children.
- Rep. John McHugh voted YES
Paycheck Fairness Act - Vote Passed (256-163, 14 Not Voting) - On Friday, the House passed this bill to allow gender-based pay discrimination victims to sue for more money and require employers to meet a higher standard to justify pay disparities.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 - Vote Passed (247-171, 15 Not Voting) - The House passed this employee pay discrimination measure that would allow courts to consider each new paycheck as a new instance of discrimination.
- Rep. John McHugh voted NO