111th Congress (2009-2010) Issue Papers

Making America Prosperous (MAP) Act
"A National Image Map for the U.S. (aka "Imagery for the Nation")"
Making America Prosperous Act Issue Paper (2010)

Digital Coast Act
"To Improve NOAAs Coastal Mapping, Charting & Surveying"
Digital Coast Act Issue Paper (2010)

Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act
"To Improve Federal Land Stewardship"
Federal Land Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act Issue Paper (2010)

Freedom From Government Competition (FFGCA) Act
"Unfair Government Competition with Private Geospatial Firms"
MAPPS Government Competition Issue Paper (2009)

Healthcare Reform Legislation
"To Improve HHS GIS Utilization"
MAPPS Healthcare Reform Issue Paper (2009)

Aviation Bill Reauthorization
"To Improve Airspace Access"
MAPPS Aviation Bill Issue Paper (2009)

MAPPS Highway Bill Issue Paper (2009)
"Need for a Coordinated Geospatial Program"
MAPPS Highway Reauthorizan Act Issue Paper 2009

110th Congress (2007-2008) – Congressional Reauthorizations

Aviation Bill Reauthorization
"To Improve Airspace Access"
H.R. 2881
S. 1300
MAPPS Aviation Bill Issue Paper (2007)
Disney Airspace Access Summary
Disney Airspace Access Briefing
MAPPS/FAA Air Traffic Control Training Aid for Aerial Survey Flights Presentation

Farm Bill Reauthorization
"To Improve Agricultural Production, Conservation, and Environment Protection"
S. 2303
H.R. 6124
MAPPS Farm Bill Issue Paper (2008)

Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization (FIRM) Act
"To Improve FEMA's Flood Map Modernization"
H.R. 3121
S. 2284
MAPPS FIRM Act Issue Paper (2008)
MAPPS FEMA Recommendations
MAPPS Press Release (H.R. 3121)

Hydrographic Services Improvement (HISA) Act
"To Improve NOAA’s Coastal Mapping, Charting & Surveying"
H.R. 3352
S. 1582
MAPPS HSIA Issue Paper (2008)
MAPPS Congressional Testimony on H.R. 3352
MAPPS Press Release (H.R. 3352)

110th Congress (2007-2008) – MAPPS Initiatives

Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act
"To Improve Federal Land Stewardship"
H.R. 5532
S. 3043
U.S. Senate Introductory Statement
MAPPS FLAIR Issue Paper (2008)
MAPPS Press Release (H.R. 5532)
MAPPS Press Release (S. 3043)
Letter to White House on Cadastre for Subprime Mortgage Crisis – NEW!

Capitol Coverage
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"Members of Congress & Congressional Staff"
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