G. K. Butterfield: Legislation Introduced | Eastern North Carolina Now

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Supporting Our Veterans

    H.R. 3483 - The Veterans' Education Equity Act would correct an inequity veterans face that forces those who attend public colleges to pay more out-of-pocket tuition than veterans who attend private schools.

Fighting for Our Farmers

    H.R. 3740 - The Farmers' Disaster Assistance Act of 2011 would provide immediate assistance to farmers who suffered major damages from Hurricane Irene and the April 16, 2011 tornadoes. This bill would alleviate some of the financial strain felt by farmers who experienced major crop losses and are located in federally-declared disaster counties. Combined, both disasters cost upwards of $350 million in crop losses for North Carolina and another $14 million in losses for agricultural facilities and equipment. In addition to direct assistance for crop losses, the bill would loosen Farm Service Agency lending restrictions in disaster counties.

Providing Resources to the Community

    H.R. 3354 - The Federal Electronic Equipment Donation Act, also known as the "FEED Act", would create a process for the federal government to convey excess electronic equipment, such as computers, printers, and faxes to schools and educational entities in needy communities.

Providing Health Care for Children

    Congressman Butterfield joined Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) to introduce H.R. 3059, the Creating Hope Act. This legislation would provide incentives for drug companies to develop drugs to treat rare pediatric diseases. Often these diseases go without cures because the drug companies cannot afford to develop them. The bill seeks to make it easier for these diseases to be treated.

Promoting Postal Reform

    H.R. 2024 - The Post Office Transparency Act would bring the process the U.S. Postal Service uses to close post office branches into the light of day. Rural communities are deeply dependent on access to nearby post offices. Therefore, it is critical that these communities understand the reasons the USPS has chosen to close a facility, and have an opportunity to have input on the decision making process.
G.K. Butterfield explains his Liberal positions to the delegation of North Carolina County Commissioners at the Capitol Hill Club.     photo by Stan Deatherage
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