United States Congress

The United States Congress is the Legislative Branch of the US Government.
The Congress consists of two Houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
It was created in 1789 upon the ratification of the United States Constitution.
2009 Energy Legislation

On June 26, 2009 the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2454, a landmark piece of legislation to increase alternative energy production, reduce global warming pollution, and to transition the U.S. to a green energy economy.
Critics claim that the legislation will raise energy prices and taxes and cut coal mining jobs, which they say we should not do during a recession.
H.R. 2454 passed by a vote of 219-212 http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml Green Energy Bill passes 219-212
2009 Stimulus Package

On February 13, 2009 Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, more commonly known as the Stimulus Package. This $787 billion legislation was aimed at jumpstarting the U.S. economy, helping the stock market rebound, and decreasing unemployment.
The final version of the legislation passed the House of Representatives and [[United States Senate|Senate] on February 13, 2009 and was signed by President Obams on February 17.

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