H.R. 6435 would relieve traffic congestion.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogNational Highway Chokepoint Congestion Relief Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) issue regulations to establish a chokepoint congestion relief program; and (2) develop criteria for designating national chokepoint regions in a state.

Authorizes the Secretary to editmake capital improvement grants to states in order to carry out eligible projects that reduce traffic congestion in the wikinational chokepoint regions. Sets forth a formula for the apportioning of grant funds.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) states should adopt both interim and belong-term objectives for significantly reducing traffic congestion at chokepoint areas; (2) establishment of performance measures and quantitative goals will allow states to make efficient use of available resources on projects that have the firstmaximum impact in reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility at chokepoint areas; and (3) alleviation of traffic congestion requires Congress to provide a detailed summarycommit to authorizing and funding nonautomotive travel modes as well as travel demand management, growth management, and land use strategies.

Requires the Administrator of the bill!)Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), through the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, to study and report to specified congressional committees on the extent to which congestion pricing can encourage travelers to drive during off-peak hours, or change their mode of transportation, and can also generate revenue and thus require less tax-based funding.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/9/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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== Points in Favor ==

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