H.R.6495 - Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008

To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist American families in reducing transportation costs, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist American families in reducing transportation costs, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 as introduced.

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07/14/08
Bill Introduced: HR6495 To authorize programs and activities to ...

To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist American families in reducing transportation costs, and for other purposes.

07/14/08
Bill Action: Introduced: HR 6495: To authorize programs and ...

Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] introduced HR 6495: To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist American families in reducing transportation costs, and for other purposes. ...

07/14/08
HR 6495, The Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price ...

HR 6495 would authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist American families in reducing transportation costs.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

07/16/08
HR 6495: To authorize programs and activities to support ...

To authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist American families in reducing transportation costs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR]Status: Introduced Jul ...

07/16/08
New Bill Would Provide Relief from High Gas Prices

A leading national environmental group today endorsed new bipartisan legislation in Congress that would offer Americans relief from high gas prices by providing expanded transportation and housing options. ...

07/16/08
Public Transportation, Walkable-Community Development Bill ...

The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 (HR 6495) has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), the bill is cosponsored by Chris Shays (R-CT), Ellen Tauscher ...

Source: TreeHugger
07/16/08
Environmental Defense Fund: Gas Prices Too High? Take the Bus ...

You can read more about this bill: “The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008″ (H.R. 6495). 4. Crosius said on July 18th, 2008 at 9:53 pm. Where I live, the city bylaws prohibit bikes on the commuter train ...

07/16/08
Taking Action for 'More and Better Options' | Planetizen

This week, I am introducing H.R. 6495, The Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act, to provide these critical elements. This bi-partisan legislation will:. Increase commuter choices for millions of Americans by ...

07/16/08
Bike Transportation Fringe Benefit Reintroduced

Welcome, HR 6495. Here's the relevant text. It looks like it would give $50 a month for an undefined 'qualified bicycle commuting month' (as opposed to the $20 that made it through the House last time round). ...

07/16/08
See The Lights, Plus: Council Contract Hit And Shays Hits The Gas

It’s nice when cash-strapped nonprofits receive an infusion. Congratulations to City Lights Gallery and its Director Billy Jean Sullivan for a $50,000 state grant it will receive in support of Bridgeport’s Sweetport Music Festival. House Speaker Jim

07/17/08
Public Transportation, Walkable-Community Development Bill ...

The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 (HR 6495) has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), the bill is cosponsored by Chris Shays (R-CT), Ellen Tauscher ...

Source: treehugger
07/17/08
Bill to Provide Relief from High Gas Prices Introduced in House ...

... relief from high gas prices by providing expanded transportation and housing options. The bill, "The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008" (HR 6495), was introduced in the US House of Representatives . ...

07/17/08
Check this out...

the Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 (HR 6495). -thanks to Kevin for the heads up on this.

07/17/08
New Bill Seeks to Cut Housing, Transportation Costs

New House legislation (HR 6495) under consideration by several committees would provide increased housing options designed to cut transportation costs resulting from high fuel prices. HR 6495, the Tr... Click link for complete story.

07/17/08
Democrats in Congress want to help you spend less on Gasoline

The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 -- HR 6495 -- would allocate taxpayer money to: 1. expand public transportation 2. encourage "pay-as-you-drive" auto insurance policies that reward low-mileage ...

07/17/08
The Solution to High Gas Prices

HR 6495: Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 -- expand public transportation; -- encourage pay-as-you-drive auto insurance policies that reward low-mileage drivers with lower insurance premiums; ...

07/17/08
How do you spell relief?

"The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008" (HR 6495) was introduced by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), and is cosponsored by Chris Shays (R-Conn.), Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.), Jay Inslee (D-Wash. ...

Source: Gristmill
07/17/08
Shays joins House Dems to provide relief from high gas prices ...

Shays joins House Dems to provide relief from high gas prices « Connecticut Political Report: "Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore) introduced the bipartisan “Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act,” HR6495, ...

07/17/08
WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6495, The Transportation and Housing ...

US Congress: HR 6495, The Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008.

07/17/08
SHAYS JOINS WITH HOUSE DEMOCRATS TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM HIGH GAS PRICES

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore) introduced the bipartisan “Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act,” H.R.6495, with Reps. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) and Christopher Shays (R-CT

07/18/08
We need transportation options

I want you to call your representative, or better call your representative’s legislative assistant on energy or transportation, and say you support the newly introduced HR 6495, “To authorize programs and activities to support ...

07/18/08
new us house bill aims to provide relief from high gas prices

the “transportation and housing choices for gas price relief act,” hr 6495, states:. “one of the most effective ways to reduce transportation costs and traffic congestion for american families is to offer a broader range of ...

07/18/08
house members introduce gas-price-relief bill that doesn’t involve ...

the proposed “transportation and housing options for gas price relief act of 2008” (hr 6495) was introduced by earl blumenauer (d) of oregon and is co-sponsored by chris shays (r) of connecticut, ellen tauscher (d) of california, ...

Source: Environment
07/18/08
Car-Free Talk: High Parking Prices Ad to the Beauty of Public ...

Congressman Earl Blumenauer, of Oregon's 3rd congressional district, introduces progressive legislation to confront energy and climate change realities: H.R. 6495 -- Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 ...

07/18/08
HR6495

Some good Smart Growth news out of Washington DC Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore) introduced the bipartisan "Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act," HR6495, with Reps. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) and Christopher Shays ...

07/18/08
democrats float bill to curb gasoline demand

hr 6495 was introduced in the us house of representatives by rep. earl blumenauer (d-ore.) and it is cosponsored by reps. chris shays (r-conn.), jay inslee (d-wash.) and california democrats ellen tauscher, jerry mcnerney, ...

07/20/08
CNSNews.com - Democrats Float Bill to Curb Gasoline Demand

H.R. 6495 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and it is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Shays (R-Conn.), Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) and California Democrats Ellen Tauscher, Jerry McNerney, ...

07/21/08
Undress4Success - Work From Home » Blog Archive » • Telecommuting ...

Delegation fighting offshore drilling Connecticut Post, CT - Jul 18, 2008 Shays has also introduced a bill, HR 6495, that would provide tax incentives for commuters to carpool, ride public transit, bicycle or telecommute. ...

07/21/08
Gas Price Relief Act Would Offer More Choices for Commuters ...

... retirement saving, and even vacation plans,'' wrote Oregon Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer in an online Planetizen op-ed before he introduced the Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act (H.R. 6495), ...

07/22/08
Gas price relief? Not likely

Witness the recently introduced HR 6495, (it’sa 40 page .pdf file, just so you know) better known as the “Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008.” The lead sponsor is Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and 4 of the ...

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