In this MegaVote for Hawaii's 1st & 2nd Congressional Districts: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act House: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 Editor's Note: The House was not in session last week.

Recent Senate Votes

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act - Vote Passed (74-22, 4 Not Voting) The Senate passed this $109 billion bill that would fund transportation programs and projects for the next two years. It is unclear at this time whether the House will pass a two or five year bill. Sen. Daniel Inouye voted YES......send e-mail or see bio Sen. Daniel Akaka voted YES......send e-mail or see bio

Upcoming Votes

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - H.R.3606 The Senate is scheduled to take up this House-passed bill that is intended to make it easier for small and mid-sized companies to go public. Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 - H.R.5 This House bill would place caps on damages in certain medical malpractice lawsuits.