H.R.7 - Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2012
To authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.
The following letters were written by OpenCongress.org users and sent to their elected representatives. You can start a letter of your own by clicking the links to right.
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Lindalkt
April 16, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Wisconsin. I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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JanetF
March 06, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 5th Congressional district of Maryland, and ask you strongly to oppose H.R. 7. I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, for very important reasons. H.R. 7 does not include any earmarks for the distribution and use of federal funds, which House Republicans deceptively say will increase states' ability to "eliminate redundancy and unnecessary spending"; although it eliminates support or requirements for healthier transportation opt...
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bikingfamily
March 06, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 9th Congressional district of Washington. I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability. With the environment in mind I would like to see a reduced dependence on oil, including oil from local sources. I'm a botanist and I have seen first hand the consequences of climate change. This is scary stuff and if we are ...
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rhepner
March 05, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Massachusetts. As a daily bike commuter, who would like to see my local Norwottuck Rail Trail upgraded and repaved, I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability. We need to be doing more to develop and sustain our transportation options than simply maintaining our highway infrastructu...
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mgdesmond13
February 28, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 10th Congressional district of Massachusetts. I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Just think of how much money we'll lose in MA if we accept federal funding. Once we get funding, they'll offer putting some VIPR teams in transport hubs for security. I can guarantee people aren't going to enjoy unconstitu... -
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latortue09
February 22, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Wisconsin. I recently wrote to you, Senator Johnson, about HR 3864, which is similar to H.R.7.
In your letter you stated:
"Congress has authorized over $900 million for special enhancement projects - defined by the United States Department of Transportation as provisions for pedestrians, cyclists, historic sites, flower planting, tourist and welcome center facilities, among other non-priority projects."
I find it surpri... -
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Demographix
February 22, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Maryland. I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
H.R.7 has been viewed 866 times on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource.
96% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, oppose H.R.7.
Sen. Mikulski, I know that you took $3,000 in the 2010 el... -
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THubbard
February 21, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 19th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I am writing as your constituent in the 19th Congressional district of Pennsylvania. I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Please do not pass this portion of the bill, company's have transportation distribution points and warehouse systems built to accomodate ... -
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TimothyMestas
February 19, 2012
Dear Senator / Represenative
I am writing as your constituent in the 38th Congressional district of California.
I oppose H.R.7 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
There is a major attack on labor, and Republicans are labeling Unions as the new welfare. The H.R.7 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 has implemented an issue concerning Amtrak that ... -
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amateurvigilante
February 18, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to consider the opinion of the minority. In an era when petrol is on the decline, we need to create a supportive environment for alternative modes of transportation including provisions for bicycle-friendly roads and rail.
Please take the time to read this: http://www.bicyclelaw.com/road-rights/a.cfm/road-rights-bicycling-under-attack-in-congress or at least this http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/why-big-oil-may-be-afraid-bicycles.html
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