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Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes. S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. HR 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through "Smart Meters" Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 - a bill to ammend Internal Revenue Code of 1986

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2305 (110th), H.R. 2148 (110th), H.R. 2206 (110th)

Government Issues GOV

S 1 Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 - A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Transportation TRA

S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. S 1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1789 Fiscal 2008 Transportation-HUD Appropriations - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 2116 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2125 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. HR 3074 Fiscal 2008 Transportation-HUD Appropriations - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S 772 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2116 (110th), H.R. 1650 (110th), H.R. 3074 (110th), H.R. 2125 (110th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

HR 6 Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN Energy) Act of 2007 - An act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, and for other purposes. HR 2641 Fiscal 2008 Energy-Water Appropriations - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S 1751 Fiscal 2008 Energy-Water Appropriations - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 6 (110th), H.R. 2641 (110th)

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

S 317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 - a bill to amend the Clean Air Act to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. S 1115 Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards. S 1168 Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions from the electric generating sector. S1177 Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. S 1874 A bill to provide for efficient containment and management of climate change costs. HR 969 To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - To reduce greenhouse gas emissioins and protect the climate. HR 1945 Energy for Our Future Act - To improve the energy efficiency of the United States. S 280 Climate Stewardship and Innovatioin Act of 2007 - a billl to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1590 (110th), H.R. 969 (110th), H.R. 1945 (110th)