Washington, D.C.—In an effort to continue providing storm victims of the May and June storm system that swept through Indiana with the assistance needed to repair, rebuild, and thrive, Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) has co-sponsored the Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Act, H.R. 6587.  This bill is a comprehensive tax package that will help Hoosiers get back on their feet. 

CONGRESSMAN HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) held a press conference today in Lafayette speaking on the two energy related amendments he offered to the 2009 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON/VA) Appropriations Act and the urgent need to increase the supply of American-made energy.

CONGRESSMAN BUYER ADVOCATES FOR SOLAR POWER;

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) offered an amendment to the 2009 Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON/VA) Appropriations Act that would provide $150 million for the installation of solar electronic roof applications to VA Medical Centers to help cut costs of rising energy prices, but the amendment was ruled out of order by the Democrat leadership of the House.

IMPORTANT WORKSHOPS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE STORMS;

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Steve Buyer and staff will host workshops in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help victims of the May and June storm systems that swept through Indiana to file FEMA applications and SBA loan applications.  The workshops are aimed to help families and businesses fill out the applications that need to be filed before the August 11, 2008, deadline in order to receive low interest loans and grants from the government.  The workshops will be held on Wednesday, August 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. in two locations:

Homeland Security Grant and Contracting Information Available