North Carolina General Assembly Voting for Week Ending May 9th

Washington — Here's how North Carolina lawmakers voted last week.

In addition to this week's roll call vote, the House passed the following measures: The Continuity of Command Act (H.R. 6972). Medically incapacitated heads of state, the Office of the President, the U.S. Comptroller General, and Congressional leadership. Postal Traffic Death Reporting Act (HR 7527). Directs the Postal Service to issue regulations requiring employees and contractors to report to the Postal Service any traffic accidents involving mail transport vehicles that result in personal injury. Act to Eliminate Unnecessary Reporting (S. 2073). Requires agencies to include a list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in their annual budget justifications. and the Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Option Act (HR 272), which would authorize the transportation of government astronauts returning from space between their residences and various locations.

House of Commons vote

Grants to Special Government Districts: The House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop regulatory guidance on how federal agencies should classify passed the Special District Grant Access Act (HR 7525). Special districts established by local governments. Determine whether the district can receive funding from the federal government. Fallon said the guidance will help districts, which are often established to provide emergency services or manage water, “ensure consistent access to federal financial assistance.” The vote on May 6 was 352 in favor and 27 against.

Madeline Albright Post Office: The House of Representatives passed a bill (HR 3354) sponsored by Representative Jennifer Wexton of Virginia to rename the post office building in Purcellville, Virginia. 1997-2001. The vote on May 7 was 371 in favor to 28 against, with 3 voters.

Grid Transformer Efficiency Rule: The House of Representatives adopted an amendment to the Household Appliance Ban Act (HR 6192) sponsored by Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA). The proposed amendment would override a recently issued Department of Energy rule that sets energy efficiency standards for transformers on the electrical grid. Kelly said the rule threatens to replace grain-oriented electrical steel used in transformers with amorphous steel, resulting in lower efficiency, job losses at Pennsylvania's electrical steel mills, and the replacement of amorphous steel with amorphous steel. It said it would be dependent on overseas sources of supply. Rep. Frank Pallone (D.N.J.), who opposed the amendment, said the rule “provides stability and certainty while moving us toward important efficiency goals.” . The vote on May 7th was 208 in favor and 199 against.

Home Appliance Efficiency Rule: The House passed the Home Appliance Efficiency Rule, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., to change the Department of Energy's procedures for creating energy efficiency standards for home appliances such as dishwashers. Passed the Use Ban Act (HR 6192). And a refrigerator. Lesko said the bill “will preserve the affordability, availability, and quality of the consumer electronics that Americans rely on every day.” Opponent Rep. Frank Pallone (D.N.J.) said the standard would “save Americans money on energy bills, encourage innovation by modernizing appliances for the future, and reduce greenhouse gas pollution.” “We will reduce this.'' The vote on May 7 was 212 in favor to 195 against.

Joint Employer Rule: The House of Representatives failed to override President Biden's veto of a resolution (H.J. Resolution 98) sponsored by Rep. John James (R-Mich.), allowing employers and workers to failed to disapprove and invalidate the National Labor Relations Board's rules governing employment with and. Multiple employers may qualify as joint employers if they have the same employees. James said overturning the rule would “enable Americans to self-determine without threatening their right to collective bargaining.” Opponent of the resolution, Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia, said joint employer rules are needed to protect American workers. The May 7 override vote was 214 in favor to 191 against, requiring a two-thirds majority.

Aviation Program Extension: The House of Representatives passed Part II of the Airport and Air Route Expansion Act (HR 8289), sponsored by Representative Sam Graves (R-Missouri). The bill would extend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program authorization through May 17, which Graves said would cost more than $50 million per day if not extended. This bill is necessary to maintain safe operations.” “And next week, we will focus on passing long-term FAA legislation.” The voting results on May 8 were 385 in favor and 24 against, of which 1 vote.

Removal of Speaker of the House: The House of Representatives introduced a resolution (H. Res. 1209), sponsored by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia, to leave the office of Speaker of the House vacant. In the May 8 vote, there were 359 votes in favor and 43 votes against, with 7 votes cast.

SEC Accounting Rules: The House of Representatives sponsored a resolution (sponsored by Representative Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) disapproving and invalidating Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules that issued accounting guidance requiring banks to: HJ Resolution No. 109) was passed. Put digital assets such as cryptocurrencies that you store on your company's balance sheet. Flood said the resolution would provide a “necessary check on the executive branch's power” by preventing the SEC from circumventing the statutory rulemaking process with immunity. Opponent of the resolution, Representative Stephen Lynch (Massachusetts), said digital assets present “unique technical, regulatory, and legal risks that can materially impact a company's financial health and operations.” said. The vote on May 8 was 228 in favor and 182 against.

Mining on federal lands: The House of Representatives clarifies mining regulations, proposed by Representative Mark E. Amodei, R-Nevada, to change mining regulations on federal lands and allow exploratory drilling in uncharted areas. (HR 2925). There are mineral deposits. Supporter Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) cited a 2022 appeals court that blocked an Arizona copper mine on the grounds that it was not yet known that there was significant copper deposits at the mine site. By overturning the ruling, this bill would properly allow mining to resume on federal lands. Opponent Rep. Melanie A. Stansbury (D.M.) said the bill would allow “harmful unbridled activity on our nation's public lands.” The vote on May 8 was 216 in favor to 195 against.

Elections and the Census: The House proposed the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 7109), introduced by Rep. Chuck Edwards, RN.C., which would require the census to include a question about U.S. citizenship and exclude noncitizens from the count. was approved. Used to determine the number of members of Congress in each state. “The illegal alien population is not evenly distributed across the United States, resulting in Americans in some states losing representation in Congress to illegal aliens in other states,” Edwards said. Opponent Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) criticized the bill, calling it “unconstitutional and unwise. It tarnishes our history and our national values.” The vote on May 8 was 206 in favor to 202 against.

Construction Defect Investigations: The House of Representatives passed the Strengthening the National Construction Safety Team Act (HR 4143), sponsored by California Democratic Representative Zoe Lofgren. The bill would expand the authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's National Construction Safety Team to include failure investigations of structures other than buildings. Lofgren said the expanded authority is needed because “currently there is no agency authorized to conduct thorough technical investigations into failures of common infrastructure such as levees, levees, bridges, and dams.” The vote on May 8 was 358 in favor and 41 against.

senate vote

Ambassador to Timor-Leste: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Donna Welton as U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste. Mr. Welton served as a State Department diplomat in Afghanistan, Finland, Indonesia and Japan. The vote on May 7 was 52 in favor to 40 against.

Aviation Policy: The Senate passed the Ensuring Growth and Strong Leadership in U.S. Aviation Act (HR 3935), sponsored by Representative Sam Graves (R-Missouri). The bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) through fiscal year 2028 and provides a series of policy directives for the FAA and the Department of Transportation, including updates to drone operating rules and drug testing programs. This is to be determined. For NTSB workers. “The passage of this FAA bill will provide critical funding for airport security and the training of more air traffic controllers and manufacturing safety inspectors,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, a sponsor. will be ensured.” Opponent Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) objected to the bill's failure to resolve aircraft capacity issues at Virginia's Reagan National Airport. The vote on May 9 was 88 in favor and 4 against.