February 25, 2009

Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted for and the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1105, the FY 2009 Omnibus, by a vote of 245 to 178. The bill consists of nine FY 2009 appropriations bills the 110th Congress and the Bush Administration could not agree on last year. H.R. 1105 now goes to the Senate then to the President’s desk for his signature.

“I am pleased the omnibus passed the House today. Included in this bill are important research, infrastructure and community projects which will benefit the 7th Congressional District, the state and the nation. I am particularly proud the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden received additional funds to further develop their campus build-out plan. Fully funding and expanding the work being done at NREL is critical to our nation’s energy security. Congress must continue to work together with the President to pass budgets that are fiscally responsible and invest in our nation’s future,” stated Perlmutter.

Listed below are several appropriation requests Rep. Perlmutter helped secure as passed in the House version pending Senate approval and the President’s signature:

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Interstate Maintenance Discretionary / Interchange at Interstate 225 & Colfax / $1,425,000
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Department of Justice / Jefferson County, Colorado Methamphetamine Response Collaborative / $335,000

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Small Business Association / Colorado State University Sustainable Biofuels Development Center / $237,500

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Department of Energy – EERE / Biomass Fuel Cell Systems (CO) / $1,665,125

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Department of Health & Human Services - Health Resources and Services / Easter Seals Colorado, Lakewood, CO for facilities and equipment / $285,000

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Rail line Relocation and Improvement Program / Pecos Street Grade Separation, Adams County, CO / $190,000

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Airport Improvement Program / Denver International Airport , Various Runway and Taxiway Improvements / $1,187,500

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Capital Investment Grants / West Corridor Light Rail / $60,000,000

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Economic Development Initiatives / Enables Jefferson County to purchase an apartment complex in Golden, CO to provide housing for homeless veterans / $190,000

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