Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved the fiscal year 2016 government funding bill that includes several Southwest Washington priorities championed by Jaime Herrera Beutler in her position on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.
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Today, U.S. House of Representatives passed the House- Senate negotiated agreement on a tax reform bill that includes the permanent extension of the state and local sales tax deduction – critical tax relief that Jaime has championed since coming to Congress. Jaime voted with a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House to pass the bill with a vote of 318 - 109.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) to improve parents’ understanding of the limitations and benefits of prenatal screening provided during pregnancy.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a final five-year, bipartisan transportation package that adds $1.5 billion in competitive grants for bus systems in Southwest Washington and across the country, and also makes roads and bridges within the Columbia River Gorge eligible for economic development grants to fund improvements.
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U.S. Representatives Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) sent a formal letter today urging Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to protect Association Health Plans for Washington’s small business employees.
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Today, the U.S. House and Senate finalized a five year transportation funding agreement that includes an additional $1.5 billion for which Southwest Washington transit agencies can compete to improve bus services for Southwest Washington transit commuters.
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Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler today extended an invitation to high school students across Southwest Washington to participate in the 2015 Congressional App Challenge.
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a six-year, bipartisan transportation bill that provides a significant boost for funds available to Southwest Washington buses and bridges that span the Columbia River Gorge.
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Today, Jaime Herrera Beutler successfully amended the U.S. House’s federal transportation and infrastructure bill to make an average of $272 million in additional funding available annually to improve services to bus riders in Clark County and throughout Southwest Washington.
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The U.S. House today passed a bipartisan proposal offered by Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Camas) and Oregon Reps. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland) to help improve roads and bridges in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
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