PrintMay 12, 2010
The Potty Parity Act
Question: What is the House of Representatives doing as unemployment approaches 10%, the deficit exceeds 10% of GDP, the public debt grows to unprecedented size for peacetime and Iran is about to get The Bomb?
Answer: Addressing unequal restroom facilities in federal buildings with the so-called Potty Parity Act.
"The fact is, it's not a joke. Not only is it not a joke to women, it's not a joke to men who go with the women who have to wait while they're standing in line. It's also politically very popular. It's the right thing to do and it's catching up with the cultural lag in our society." Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN)
The Potty Parity Act is bipartisan; it is being co-sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).
Of course, Congress has such housekeeping chores to deal with. But surely, the bulk of its time must be spent on serious issues. I report, you decide. Here is the list of House roll-call votes in the last week.
- 258. Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
- 257. Honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest Ernie Harwell.
- 256. Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in May as National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day to honor those who are serving and have served in the noble and self-sacrificing profession of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the United States Armed Forces.
- 255. Home Star Energy Retrofit Act.
- 254. Home Star Energy Retrofit Act.
- 253. Burgess of Texas Amendment No. 4.
- 252. Barton of Texas Amendment No. 2.
- 251. Telework Improvements Act.
- 250. Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mothers Day.
- 249. Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes
