Citizen Health & Safety

On the Ropes, On the Run? More Delays?

Jul 27, 2006 by Guest Blogger

So, is there a stumble in the race to a floor vote for the sunset bills? The Brady bill has already been pushed back to September. Now there are signs that the Tiahrt bill is likewise being pushed back.

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Delay, Times Two

Jul 27, 2006 by Guest Blogger

On the heels of the discovery that the Brady sunset commission bill has been delayed comes the news that the Tiahrt sunset commission bill is also delayed. The vote planned for today is being postponed, to tomorrow or possibly after the August recess. Any delay is a sign that grassroots calls and letters DO work. Keep the pressure on -- visit www.OMBWatch.org/files/sunset/action today!

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Memo to Editorial Boards on Federal Sunset Commission Legislation

Two proposals racing to a floor vote in Congress this week would create an un-elected, unaccountable sunset commission that could lead to serious consequences for programs that play vital roles in protecting the environment, public health, and safety, as well as programs that provide education, social services, and community development. A vote on these proposals is likely in the House on Thursday.

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Firefighters and Religious Groups Oppose Sunsets

Jul 26, 2006 by Amanda Adams*

The amount of organizations in opposition to sunset legislation has been continuously mounting. These efforts have advanced as groups are compiling unique letters to send to Congress addressing how a sunset commission would affect their programs and concerns. Voices of apprehension include organizations that span all areas of public interest and faith communities. This encouraging manifestation of written opposition shows that federal programs across-the-board will be vulnerable if sunset commission legislation moves forward.

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League of Conservation Voters Opposes Sunsets

Jul 26, 2006 by Guest Blogger

The League of Conservation Voters has come out against sunset commission legislation today and has announced it is strongly considering scoring the vote on the Tiahrt bill, H.R. 5766, tomorrow. From their letter to members of the House of Representatives: A broad range of programs fall under the purview of this commission. Grants to help state and local governments upgrade their sewer systems are at risk, as is funding for youth sports fields and parks, and even heating and weatherization assistance for the poor.

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Latest on Sunsets

Jul 26, 2006 by Guest Blogger

So things are a little different now. The Tiahrt bill is the only bill getting a vote this week. We have known for a while that the Tiahrt bill was the only one scheduled for the Rules Committee, but as of last night the rumors still were that the Brady bill would be appended to the Tiahrt bill as an amendment.

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Veterans Groups Oppose Sunsets

Opposition to sunset commission legislation advanced considerably with the decision by veterans services organizations to oppose sunset bills.

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With Vote Scheduled in the House, Experts Oppose "Sunset Commission" Bills

WASHINGTON, July 25 - Policy experts and key stakeholders spoke out today calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to reject two "sunset commission" bills. The House will vote this week on both bills, under which unelected commissions would be given the authority to recommend sweeping changes in the federal government and force those changes through Congress.

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Sunset Legislation Faces Vote on the Floor, Advocates Speak Out

The House will vote this week on two "sunset commission" bills, under which unelected commissions would be given the authority to recommend sweeping changes in the federal government and force those changes through Congress.

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Opposition Statements on H.R. 5766

Jul 25, 2006 by Guest Blogger

The House Government Reform Committee's Democratic members have a strong opposition statement in the committee report to H.R. 5766 (H. Rep. 109-594 pt.I).

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