2011-04-14T20:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/56039 tag:opencongress.org,2011-04-14:/commentary/10781447 2011-04-14T20:00:00Z opencongress.org Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1618/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9219280 2010-09-28T20:00:00Z Survival Food Storage On September 23, 2010 Congresswoman Laura Richardson spoke on the floor of the US House of Representatives in favor of HR 1618 urging the Federal Government,<br /><br /><a href="http://www.esurvivalfoodstorage.com/interesting-videos/clr-speaks-in-favore-of-hr-1618-observation-of-national-preparedness-month">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-31:/commentary/9103170 2010-08-31T20:00:00Z Overdrive In March 2009, a bill to freeze Interstate truck lengths, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or H.R. 1618, was referred to committee with 128 co-sponsors. The following month, a Senate committee held hearings on an ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.overdriveonline.com/logbook-20/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-18:/commentary/9009542 2010-08-18T20:00:00Z Untitled OOIDA supports a bill called SHIPA, which would keep truck sizes and weights the same. To read the Senate version of that bill, S779, click here;; To read the House version, HR 1618, click here. Air date: Aug. 19, 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/blog/?p=8582">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-10:/commentary/8937633 2010-08-10T20:00:00Z Untitled OOIDA supports a bill called SHIPA, which would keep truck sizes and weights the same. To read the Senate version of that bill, S779, click here;; To read the House version, HR 1618, click here. Air date: Aug. 11, 2010. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/blog/?p=8478">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8888797 2010-08-05T20:00:00Z Overdrive In March 2009, a bill to freeze Interstate truck lengths, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or H.R. 1618, was referred to committee with 128 co-sponsors. The following month, a Senate committee held hearings on an ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.overdriveonline.com/congress-eyes-higher-truck-weights/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8885225 2010-08-05T20:00:00Z Untitled OOIDA supports a bill called SHIPA, which would keep truck sizes and weights the same. To read the Senate version of that bill, S779, click here;; To read the House version, HR 1618, click here. Air date: Aug. 6, 2010. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/blog/?p=8439">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8865968 2010-08-05T20:00:00Z Truckers News In March 2009, a bill to freeze Interstate truck lengths, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or H.R. 1618, was referred to committee with 128 co-sponsors. The following month, a Senate committee held hearings on an ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truckersnews.com/congress-eyes-higher-truck-weights-again/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/9014278 2010-05-25T20:00:00Z Truckers News Last year, the House introduced a related bill, HR1618, which has 126 sponsors. Francis “Buzzy” France, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance president, said the alliance does not support changes to truck size and weight until it has a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truckersnews.com/bills-would-retain-truck-lengths-weights/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8379350 2010-05-25T20:00:00Z Overdrive Last year, the House introduced a related bill, H.R.1618, which has 126 sponsors. Francis “Buzzy” France, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance president, said the alliance does not support changes to truck size and weight until it has a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.overdriveonline.com/bills-would-retain-truck-lengths-weights/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8073774 2010-04-05T20:00:00Z Let Freedom Ring Provide tax incentives for businesses and families that purchase more fuel efficient vehicles, as proposed in HR 1618 and HR 765 by Reps. Dave Camp (R-MI) and Jerry Weller (R-IL);; Provide a monetary prize for developing the first ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.letfreedomringblog.com/?p=7554">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8043058 2010-04-05T20:00:00Z True North Provide tax incentives for businesses and families that purchase more fuel efficient vehicles, as proposed in H.R. 1618 and H.R. 765 by Reps. Dave Camp (R-MI) and Jerry Weller (R-IL);; Provide a monetary prize for developing the first ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.looktruenorth.com/prosperity/energy/11912-the-next-economy-killer.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7990984 2010-03-28T20:00:00Z American Policy Center H.R. 1618: The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area — sponsored by Denise Majette (D-GA). - H.R. 1798: The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area — sponsored by Rep. Nancy Johnson. - H.R. 4492: “To extend the authorization for ...<br /><br /><a href="http://12.68.139.28/~free21/?p=3563">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7974264 2010-03-28T20:00:00Z Schilli Transportation News When it does, it will have to choose between two competing amendments: HR 1799, which will allow states to raise weight limits to 97000 pounds, and HR 1618, which would freeze weight limits. Congress set weight limits at 80000 pounds in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://news.schilli.com/2010/03/us-truck-weight-limits-can-we-do-97000.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-26:/commentary/7963294 2010-03-26T20:00:00Z TeamstersOnline When it does, it will have to choose between two competing amendments: HR 1799, which will allow states to raise weight limits to 97000 pounds, and HR 1618, which would freeze weight limits. Congress set weight limits at 80000 pounds in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://teamstersonline.com/forums/political-arena/17876-congress-debate-whether-not-increase-maximum-truck-weight-limits.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/8017839 2010-03-25T20:00:00Z Truck Drivers News Those that oppose this bill with HR 1618 that would actually freez e the current weight at “eighty thousand” pounds have many concerns. The same concerns that I just talked about plus one that hits you in the “pocket book” so to speak. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truckdriversnews.com/heavier-weights-for-same-money-and-safety-concern/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-16:/commentary/7664200 2010-02-16T19:00:00Z Central PA Fire Forums SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO KEEP TRUCKS FROM GETTING BIGGER Congressman James McGovern &amp; Senator Frank Lautenberg have introduced the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA, HR 1618 &amp; S. 779) which would freeze the size and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.centralpafire.com/forum/showthread.php?p=278708">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7501811 2010-02-03T19:00:00Z Central PA Fire Forums SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO KEEP TRUCKS FROM GETTING BIGGER Congressman James McGovern &amp; Senator Frank Lautenberg have introduced the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA, HR 1618 &amp; S. 779) which would freeze the size and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.centralpafire.com/forum/showthread.php?41606-Support-Safe-Highways-and-Ifrastructure-Preservation-Act!">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-02:/commentary/7491641 2010-02-02T19:00:00Z Heard on the Air HR. 1618 (or the identical bill S779 in the Senate), is the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or SHIPA: SHIPA retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2010/02/fights-against-increased-truck-sizes.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6945880 2009-12-13T19:00:00Z Transportation Experts H.R. 1618 is co-sponsored by more than 121 Democratic and Republican Members of Congress. SHIPA is strongly supported by national and state highway and truck safety groups, victims and survivors of truck crashes, as well as leading ...<br /><br /><a href="http://transportation.nationaljournal.com/2009/12/should-heavier-trucks-be-allow.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6834592 2009-11-16T19:00:00Z Top Stories from iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/17/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6771684 2009-11-16T19:00:00Z Top Stories from iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/17/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/7938373 2009-11-15T19:00:00Z Top Stories from www.iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/16/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6754701 2009-11-11T19:00:00Z Top Stories from iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/12/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6711401 2009-11-07T19:00:00Z Top Stories from www.iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/08/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6692395 2009-11-05T19:00:00Z Top Stories from iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/06/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/7901770 2009-11-02T19:00:00Z Top Stories from www.iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/03/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/8266803 2009-11-01T19:00:00Z Top Stories from www.iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/02/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6655734 2009-11-01T19:00:00Z Top Stories from www.iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/11/02/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/9862716 2009-10-20T20:00:00Z Top Stories from www.iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iowafarmer.com/articles/2009/11/17/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6559250 2009-10-20T20:00:00Z Top Stories from iowafarmertoday.com H.R. 1618 introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., would cap the weights at 80000 lbs. and make it more difficult for weight exemptions to be granted. Steenhoek says Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, who serves on the Agriculture and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://iowafarmertoday.com/articles/2009/10/27/top_stories/trucks.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6543322 2009-10-13T20:00:00Z Sohum Parlance II ... BGA supports the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA, H.R. 1618 and S. 779) SHIPA will extend the existing Interstate truck size and weight restrictions to all 161000 miles of the National Highway System (NHS). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://kunsoo1024.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/richardson-grove-event/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/7678115 2009-10-04T20:00:00Z Journal of Commerce The letter also outlined objections to a rival bill, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (H.R. 1618). &quot;The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act gives states the authority to utilize heavier vehicles as a way to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joc.com/trucking/shippers-urge-higher-truck-weight">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6315719 2009-10-04T20:00:00Z Journal of Commerce The letter also outlined objections to a rival bill, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (H.R. 1618). &quot;The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act gives states the authority to utilize heavier vehicles as a way to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joc.com/node/413777">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6060996 2009-09-07T20:00:00Z LMB Headlines As a member of the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks and the Michigan Alliance for Safe Highways Coalition, LMB supports the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA, H.R. 1618 &amp; S. 779). Today, LMB sent the following ...<br /><br /><a href="http://lmbnews.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/coalition-against-bigger-trucks-lmb-supports-shipa/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-11:/commentary/5840876 2009-08-11T20:00:00Z Heard on the Air 779, HR. 1618, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or SHIPA: SHIPA retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles. o For the text of the House version, click here. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2009/08/bigger-isnt-always-way-to-go.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/6525697 2009-07-30T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Freight Transportation... The first, the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act” (H.R. 1618)—also known as SHIPA—expands the current 80000 pound truck weight limit of commercial weight vehicles. The second, the “Safe and Efficient Transportation Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/335806-Logistics_News_and_Analysis_ATA_makes_its_case_for_longer_heavier_trucks.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5701373 2009-07-28T20:00:00Z MY ETT News 779, HR 1618) that would extend the current limit of 80000 pounds and maximum length of 53 feet for tractor-trailer trucks on interstate highways to the National Highway System. The NHS covers some 160000 miles of highway, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myettnews.com/2009/07/poll-shows-support-for-heavier-trucks/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/6151978 2009-07-27T20:00:00Z Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce HR 1618 Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act • State Sales Tax • Airport Maintenance Tax • Local Option Tax (meals and lodging) • National Grid Rate Hike • Special Senate Committee on National Health Care Reform ...<br /><br /><a href="https://www.worcesterchamber.org/blank">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5636063 2009-07-22T20:00:00Z Palisades Marketing -the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also known as SHIPA—would expand the current 80000 pound truck weight limit of commercial weight vehicles on the 161000 mile National Highway System and also prohibit <br /><br /><a href="http://palisadesmarketing.blogspot.com/2009/07/trucking-news-ata-makes-its-case-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/6428913 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Trucking News -the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act” (H.R. 1618)—also known as SHIPA—would expand the current 80000 pound truck weight limit of commercial weight vehicles on the 161000 mile National Highway System and also prohibit ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/333427-Trucking_news_ATA_makes_its_case_for_longer_heavier_trucks.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5666581 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Freight Transportation... -the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also known as SHIPA—would expand the current 80000 pound truck weight limit of commercial weight vehicles on the 161000 mile National Highway System and also prohibit <br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6672269.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5615540 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z Murphy Warehouse -the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also known as SHIPA—would expand the current 80000 pound truck weight limit of commercial weight vehicles on the 161000 mile National Highway System and also prohibit <br /><br /><a href="http://murphywarehouse.blogspot.com/2009/07/trucking-news-ata-makes-its-case-for.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5606481 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z Michael Neff's Blog H.R. 1618, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, was introduced on March 19, 2009 by Representative James McGovern (D-MA) and is currently under review by the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mlnlaw.com/2009/07/safe-highways-and-infrastructure.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5577402 2009-07-16T20:00:00Z Heard on the Air S. 779, HR. 1618, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or SHIPA: SHIPA retains the current size, weight and configuration standards on commercial motor vehicles. o For the text of the House version, click here. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2009/07/bigger-is-not-safer_17.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/8083772 2009-07-15T20:00:00Z Trucks at Work Blog They continue to back House bill H.R. 1618, entitled the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act or simply the “SHIPA” bill – introduced March 19 by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) with Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) as the lead minority ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.fleetowner.com/trucks_at_work/2009/07/16/poll-seems-to-favor-heavier-trucks">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5569357 2009-07-15T20:00:00Z Trucks at Work Blog They continue to back House bill H.R. 1618, entitled the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act or simply the “SHIPAâ€* bill – introduced March 19 by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) with Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) as the lead minority ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.fleetowner.com/trucks_at_work/2009/07/16/poll-seems-to-favor-heavier-trucks/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5560237 2009-07-14T20:00:00Z Wilson Research Strategies Political Insider... introduced legislation (S. 779, H.R. 1618) that would extend the current limit of 80000 pounds and maximum length of 53 feet for tractor-trailer trucks on interstate highways to the National Highway System. The NHS covers some 160000 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.w-r-s.com/blog/2009/07/15/wrs-survey-public-support-for-heavier-trucks/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-13:/commentary/5550610 2009-07-13T20:00:00Z ~My Misguided Adventures in Martini's,... ... on the bill we are working through Congress and it was one of my targets that put us over the top :) While I do not really like New Jersey I have officially gotten every Democratic House member to sign on to HR 1618 (8 total). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://siegelicious.blogspot.com/2009/07/yes-i-am-alivemichael-jackson-is-not.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5531442 2009-07-11T20:00:00Z Save Richardson Grove! Save Humboldt County! Joining the Blue Green Alliance in opposition to bigger trucks and in support of the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (H.R. 1618, S. 779) are the Sierra Club, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Natural Resources ...<br /><br /><a href="http://saverichardsongrove.blogspot.com/2009/07/blue-green-alliance-leads-array-of.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-05:/commentary/5474968 2009-07-05T20:00:00Z Heard on the Air Please call your lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ask that they commit to supporting H.R. 1618 or S.1779 by signing on as cosponsors to those bills. · To contact your Representative or your two Senators, simply call the U.S. Capitol ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2009/07/bigger-is-not-safer.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5441544 2009-06-28T20:00:00Z MY ETT News They support the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or HR 1618 and S. 779. The House bill was referred to committee March 20 and has 91 co-sponsors and the Senate bill was referred to committee April 1 and has 3 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myettnews.com/2009/06/groups-organize-against-bigger-trucks/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5388049 2009-06-26T20:00:00Z braininjury PUBLIC CITIZEN, the national non-profit public interest organization of which I am a proud supporter is seeking support for legislation currently pending in the United States House of Representatives: H.R. 1618, the Safe Highways and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://braininjury.blogs.com/braininjury/2009/06/protect-the-public-from-big-truck-accidents-on-our-roads-and-highways.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5401782 2009-06-21T20:00:00Z TeamstersOnline They support the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or H.R. 1618 and S. 779. The House bill was referred to committee March 20 and has 91 co-sponsors and the Senate bill was referred to committee April 1 and has 3 co- ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.teamstersonline.com/forums/ibt-news/14471-groups-organize-against-bigger-trucks.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5388051 2009-06-21T20:00:00Z TeamstersOnline They support the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, or HR 1618 and S. 779. The House bill was referred to committee March 20 and has 91 co-sponsors and the Senate bill was referred to committee April 1 and has 3 co- ...<br /><br /><a href="http://teamstersonline.com/forums/ibt-news/14471-groups-organize-against-bigger-trucks.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-21:/commentary/5388050 2009-06-21T20:00:00Z Thieves in the Temple. HR 1618/S. 779, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, would expand the number of trucks for which government can set size and weight limits, and it would hold down said limits. This is the kind of thing only wonks care ...<br /><br /><a href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/06/world-town.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-17:/commentary/5343728 2009-06-17T20:00:00Z Public Citizen Public Citizen supports the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009, H.R. 1618 and S. 779, which would extend the safety and infrastructure protection provided by the 1991 freeze on longer combination vehicles. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://citizenvox.org/2009/06/18/improving-transportation-is-about-more-than-roads-and-cars/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-15:/commentary/5307318 2009-06-15T20:00:00Z Heard on the Air Mark Reddig spoke to Rod Nofziger about the Coalition for Transportation Productivity sending a letter to Congress urging members to support the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009. OOIDA has a longstanding position of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2009/06/bigger-is-not-safer.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-07:/commentary/5215920 2009-06-07T20:00:00Z Truck Drivers News introduced legislation (S. 779, H.R. 1618) that w ould extend the current limit of 80000 pounds and maximum length of 53 feet for tractor-trailer trucks on interstate highways to the National Highway System. T ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truckdriversnews.com/2009/06/08/trucking-groups-back-higher-weight/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-07:/commentary/5215919 2009-06-07T20:00:00Z Heard on the Air Please call your lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ask that they commit to supporting H.R. 1618 or S.779 by signing on as cosponsors to those bills. · To contact your Representative or your two Senators, simply call the U.S. Capitol ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2009/06/ooida-urges-truckers-to-call-lawmakers.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-31:/commentary/5157452 2009-05-31T20:00:00Z AWI Logistics This legislation, dubbed the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also know as SHIPA—would also prohibit states from end-running the federal law and allowing longer and heavier trucks. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://awilogistics.blogspot.com/2009/06/trucking-news-mass-representative.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/8270884 2009-05-27T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Trucking News This legislation, dubbed the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act” (H.R. 1618)—also know as SHIPA—would also prohibit states from end-running the federal law and allowing longer and heavier trucks. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/337366-Trucking_news_Mass_Representative_McGovern_has_sights_on_truck_size_and_weight_in_next_highway_bill.php?rssid=20507">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5207945 2009-05-27T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Third Party Logistics News This legislation, dubbed the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also know as SHIPA—would also prohibit states from end-running the federal law and allowing longer and heavier trucks. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6661224.html?industryid=48771">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5165409 2009-05-27T20:00:00Z LM - Breaking News This legislation, dubbed the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also know as SHIPA—would also prohibit states from end-running the federal law and allowing longer and heavier trucks. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6661224.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5129942 2009-05-27T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Third Party Logistics News This legislation, dubbed the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618)—also know as SHIPA—would also prohibit states from end-running the federal law and allowing longer and heavier trucks. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6661224.html?nid=4148">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-26:/commentary/5207944 2009-05-26T20:00:00Z On the Watch On the other hand, in March Congressmen James McGovern (D-MA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) introduced the “Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Actâ€* (H.R. 1618). That bill will maintain current truck size and weight limitations on the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ooida.com/Legislative_Watch/2009/national/052009.shtml">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-20:/commentary/5069987 2009-05-20T20:00:00Z Heard on the Air Please call your lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ask that they commit to supporting H.R. 1618 or S.779 by signing on as cosponsors to those bills. · To contact your Representative or your two Senators, simply call the U.S. Capitol ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.landlinenow.com/2009/05/ooida-urges-truckers-to-call-lawmakers_21.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-03:/commentary/4936928 2009-05-03T20:00:00Z Truck Breaker We strongly urge Congress to keep the current federal truck size and weight limits and support H.R. 1618 and S. 799, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Protection Act (SHIPA). These bills are co-sponsored by more than 60 Democratic ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.truckbreaker.com/safe-and-efficient-transportation-act-hr-1799">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-16:/commentary/6438784 2009-04-16T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Trucking News It is backing the &quot;Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act,&quot; (H.R. 1618)—or SHIPA, in Washington-speak. It was introduced by Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass. It would expand the current truck weight limits of commercial vehicles ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/332579-Truckers_face_uphill_battle_over_truck_size_and_weight_modernization.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-16:/commentary/4825849 2009-04-16T20:00:00Z LM - Breaking News It is backing the "Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act," (H.R. 1618)—or SHIPA, in Washington-speak. It was introduced by Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass. It would expand the current truck weight limits of commercial vehicles ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6652366.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-13:/commentary/4769666 2009-04-13T20:00:00Z Truckers Unite We have on one hand: (H.R. 1618.) The Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA). http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1618. Introduced March 19 by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://truckersunite.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/federal-commercial-vehicle-weight-load-policy%C2%A0-up-for-grabs%C2%A0/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4787143 2009-04-01T20:00:00Z True North Provide tax incentives for businesses and families that purchase more fuel efficient vehicles, as proposed in H.R. 1618 and H.R. 765 by Reps. Dave Camp (R-MI) and Jerry Weller (R-IL);; Provide a monetary prize for developing the first ...<br /><br /><a href="http://looktruenorth.com/limited-government/taxation/7592-real-budget-priorities.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4719072 2009-04-01T20:00:00Z True North Provide tax incentives for businesses and families that purchase more fuel efficient vehicles, as proposed in H.R. 1618 and H.R. 765 by Reps. Dave Camp (R-MI) and Jerry Weller (R-IL);; Provide a monetary prize for developing the first ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.looktruenorth.com/limited-government/taxation/7592-real-budget-priorities.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4711308 2009-04-01T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Freight Transportation... It is backing the "Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, " (H.R. 1618)—or SHIPA, in Washington-speak. It was introduced by Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass. It would freeze current truck weight limits of commercial vehicles on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6648715.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4701109 2009-04-01T20:00:00Z California Conservative Prioritize is the longest 4-letter word in the Democrats’ dictionary. That’s why President Obama’s budget is missing real priorities. Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget doesn’t make that mistake. After reading his WSJ op-ed, it’s easy to<br /><br /><a href="http://www.californiaconservative.org/economy/real-budget-priorities/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4676068 2009-04-01T20:00:00Z Logistics Management - Trucking News It is backing the "Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, " (H.R. 1618)—or SHIPA, in Washington-speak. It was introduced by Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass. It would freeze current truck weight limits of commercial vehicles on ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6648715.html?nid=4333">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-04-01:/commentary/4676067 2009-04-01T20:00:00Z Let Freedom Ring Provide tax incentives for businesses and families that purchase more fuel efficient vehicles, as proposed in H.R. 1618 and H.R. 765 by Reps. Dave Camp (R-MI) and Jerry Weller (R-IL);; Provide a monetary prize for developing the first ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.letfreedomringblog.com/?p=4238">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-31:/commentary/4849184 2009-03-31T20:00:00Z The Ruthless Truth blog Tracking Introduced Legislation. Congress is in session today. Mar 31, 2009 - Bill Action. Introduced: S.Con.Res. 15: A concurrent resolution commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the… Sen. Mark Pryor [D-AR] introduced S. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theruthlesstruth.com/wordpress/?p=37">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/8032885 2009-03-30T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Rep. Christopher Van Hollen... H.R. 1862: The Oil Region National Heritage Area — sponsored by Rep. John Peterson (R-PA). - H.R. 1618: The Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area — sponsored by Denise Majette (D-GA). - H.R. 1798: The Upper Housatonic Valley National . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1862/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-30:/commentary/4701110 2009-03-30T20:00:00Z Fleetcards USA Congress spars over commercial truck size and safety. It’s no secret Americans are generally overweight and now, according to some legislators, so are our commercial payloads. big_trucks_33109 Fleetowner.com reports that two national ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fleetcardsusa.com/blog/index.php/?p=179">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-28:/commentary/6398981 2009-03-28T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Ways and Means -... The letter also outlined objections to a rival bill, the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (H.R. 1618). &quot;The Safe and Efficient Transportation Act ... Source: Journal of Commerce. Did you find this article useful? ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1799/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-24:/commentary/4609607 2009-03-24T20:00:00Z Progressive Railroading.com News introduced the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (H.R. 1618), which would freeze truck size and weight on the 161000-mile National Highway System. The bill would extend the limits on large trucks from the 46000-mile ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.progressiverailroading.com/freightnews/article.asp?id=20001">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-19:/commentary/4600066 2009-03-19T20:00:00Z Upcoming Congressional Committee Meetings... H.R. 1618: Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act · H.R. 1627: Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2009 · H.R. 1634: To amend title 23, United States Code, to extend the period during which States may allow low ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSPW">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4735143 2009-03-17T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Bills with Cost/Savings Data US Congress: HR 1618, The Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515950.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4555611 2009-03-17T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 1618, The Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1618.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-17:/commentary/4555610 2009-03-17T20:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us A bill in the US Congress: To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, concerning length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways, and for other purposes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1618">Go to article</a>