Site Map EMAIL CONGRESSMAN BARON HILL Press PLAY on the image above to view a welcome message from Baron. Download Windows Media Player XML Baron Hill Speeches via RSS What is RSS? 6/6/2007 Green Energy Education Act (Washington, DC) - Mr. Speaker, today the House will consider H.R. 1716, the Green Energy Education Act. As the lead Democratic sponsor of this bill, I am pleased that it has moved so quickly through committee. I believe its rapid movement onto the floor of the House for a vote ... view more 5/22/2007 Supporting the Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act (Washington, DC) - Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Conyers and Chairman Thompson and Chairman Oberstar for working with me to draft this legislation. The staff has been extremely helpful, and I'm very pleased with the outcome of this bill.    The Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act would ... view more

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5/14/2008
Hill Supports Farm Bill Aimed at Helping Family Farmers and Investing in Renewable Energy
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill voted for legislation today that makes family farmers a priority, invests in renewable energy and supports nutrition programs that help families in need.  The conference report on H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Farm Bill) is fiscally responsible legislation that passed with bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 318 to 106. ... view more

5/14/2008
Hill Congratulates Seymour Student on Her Acceptance to Air Force Academy: Allison Joy Swaney has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
(Washington, DC) - Seymour resident Allison Swaney has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.  Swaney was recently nominated by Congressman Baron Hill to attend the prestigious institution of higher education.  ... view more

5/14/2008
Legislation to Divert Fuel from Strategic Reserve to Marketplace Overwhelmingly Passes House: Hill is a cosponsor of H.R. 6022 and has sent a letter to the President asking for same action
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill is a cosponsor of legislation, H.R. 6022, which would temporarily suspend filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for the remainder of 2008 as long as the price of oil stays above $75 per barrel.  In addition, Hill recently sent a letter to President Bush urging him to take similar action back in March.  The President’s response to the letter indicated that he was not likely to temporarily stop filling the SPR.  H.R. 6022 was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last night in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. ... view more

5/13/2008
Legislation to Divert Fuel from Strategic Reserve to Marketplace Up for Vote Today: Hill is a cosponsor of H.R. 6022 and has sent a letter to the President asking for same action
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill is a cosponsor of legislation, H.R. 6022, to be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives today that would temporarily suspend filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for the remainder of 2008 as long as the price of oil stays above $75 per barrel.  In addition, Hill recently sent a letter to President Bush urging him to take similar action back in March.  The President’s response to the letter indicated that he was not likely to temporarily stop filling the SPR.  ... view more

5/12/2008
Hill Supports State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: House passed bill reimbursing states for detaining illegal immigrants last week
(Washington, DC) - Congressman Baron Hill voted to strengthen the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program last week when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bill.  H.R. 1512, passed on May 8, 2008, requires the federal government to reimburse states for the cost of detaining illegal immigrants charged with crimes.  Hill is also a cosponsor of the bill. ... view more