Recent Action in the Congress
Bills Passed - September 2009 through February 2010
Travel Promotion Act — On September 9, by a vote of 79 to 19, the Senate passed S. 1023, to establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote leisure, business, and scholarly travel to the United States. Wind Energy Research and Development Act — On September 9, by voice vote, the House passed H.R. 3165, to provide for a program of wind energy research, development, and demonstration. Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act — On September 9, by voice vote, the House passed H.R. 445, to establish a research, development, demonstration, and commercial…