Open Congress : Highways, Transit and Pipelines - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.4021 Safe Routes to High Schools Act

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

To expand the Safe Routes to School Program to high schools.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3994 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

To establish a program to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3960 The Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2009

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

To provide authority and sanction for the granting and issuance of programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments thereof, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.848 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support repairing and rehabilitating United States national transportation infrastructure, including bridges not located on a Federal-aid highway.

2009-10-20T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support repairing and rehabilitating United States national transportation infrastructure, including bridges not located on a Federal-aid highway.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3829 FOCUS Act of 2009

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

To amend title 23, United States Code, to reduce the amount of Federal highway funding available to States that do not enact a law prohibiting the use of certain communication devices while operating a motor vehicle, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.841 Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

2009-10-15T00:00:00Z

Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill Introduced: H.R.3789 Amtrak Secure Transportation of Firearms Act

2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

To permit Amtrak passengers to safely transport firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3804 National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009

2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

To make technical corrections to various Acts affecting the National Park Service, to extend, amend, or establish certain National Park Service authorities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3725 National Highway Chokepoint Congestion Relief Act

2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

To relieve traffic congestion.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3720 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road.

2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3645 Indian School Bus Route Safety Reauthorization Act of 2009

2009-09-24T00:00:00Z

To amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to reauthorize a provision relating to additional contract authority for States with Indian reservations.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3617 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009

2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3605 To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize States to issue special permits to allow the operation of vehicles of up to 95,000 pounds on Interstate System highways for the hauling of livestock.

2009-09-17T00:00:00Z

To amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize States to issue special permits to allow the operation of vehicles of up to 95,000 pounds on Interstate System highways for the hauling of livestock.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3555 United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act

2009-09-10T00:00:00Z

To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3535 Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009

2009-09-08T00:00:00Z

To amend title 23, United States Code, to reduce the amount of Federal highway funding available to States that do not enact a law prohibiting an individual from sending or receiving text messages while operating a motor vehicle.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3517 Commute-Leveraging Employer Support and Successes Act of 2009

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to enhance employer involvement in transportation planning and to create and expand commuter benefit programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3461 Orphan Highway Restoration Act

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide grants and technical assistance to restore orphan highways.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3427 State Ethics Law Protection Act of 2009

2009-07-30T00:00:00Z

To amend title 23, United States Code, to protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay to play reform, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3355 Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009

2009-07-27T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3338 National Metro Safety Act

2009-07-24T00:00:00Z

To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway.