Levin Passes Second Most Amendments in Freshman Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09) has been commended by the Chair of the House Committee on Rules, Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), for passing the second most amendments in the 116th Congress among freshman members of Congress.
“As we come to the end of this historic legislative session, I write to thank you for all the thoughtful amendments you submitted to the Rules Committee. These amendments demonstrate your passion for serving the people you represent! Your hard work has led to you having the second most amendments made in order among freshmen Members of the House!” wrote Chairman McGovern in a letter. “I want to especially highlight your amendment to H.R. 729, which required the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to research the effects of PFAS chemicals, mercury, and other contaminants on fisheries and fishery ecosystems in the Great Lakes Basin region. This amendment showed your continued dedication to protecting the public health of your constituents and a vital industry of your great state.”
“I am deeply grateful to Chairman McGovern for this recognition,” said Rep. Levin. “I have worked to pass meaningful legislation for my constituents and working people across the country. My amendments have placed a moratorium on oil, gas and methane hydrate-related seismic activities in the Atlantic Ocean, increased oversight at the Department of Education, required the Secretary of Defense to ensure that all incineration of PFAS is safe for people and the environment and more. I am humbled to have had the opportunity to improve legislation to ensure the bills we pass work for the people of Michigan’s Ninth District. Thank you.”
Rep. Levin passed 28 amendments through the House of Representatives during the 116th Congress. Below find a selection of Rep. Levin’s amendments. Amendments passed as part of en bloc packages are not assigned numbers and are marked N/A.
- H.Amdt. N/A — Prohibits any of the funds made available by this Act from being used to set up and fund federal private school vouchers at the Department of Education. Amends H.R. 7617, Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2021.
- H.Amdt. N/A — Guarantees servicemembers won’t be forced to shoulder any additional cost for blood testing related to PFAS exposure. Amends H.R. 6395, William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
- H.Amdt.611 — To establish a moratorium on oil, gas and methane hydrate-related seismic activities in the Atlantic Ocean. Amends H.R.1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act.
- H.Amdt.332 — Increases funds for the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Education by $4 million. Amends H.R.2740, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020.
- H.Amdt.99 — To prohibit violators of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 and their immediate family members from serving on redistricting commissions. Amends H.R.1, For the People Act.
- H.Amdt. N/A — Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure that all incineration of materials containing PFAS is conducted in a manner that eliminates PFAS while also ensuring that no PFAS is emitted into the air; that all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act; that materials containing PFAS and designated for disposal are stored safely; and that no incineration be conducted at any facility that violated the requirements of the Clean Air Act during the year preceding the date of disposal. Amends H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
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