WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5161, The Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act

Comment by L.Joseph Jessing (November 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

I find that it is very important that the government supports the above bill on green Transportation and Infrastructure Research and Technologie with financial Incenti- ves. We are all waiting for green cars as long as they aren't too expensive. Force the auto industry to bring about changes in this regard....

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H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act - (Sec. 3) Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to existing university transportation centers, or to consortia consisting of such a center and one or more institutions of higher education, to carry out green transportation infrastructure research and development and technology transfer activities.

Defines "green transportation infrastructure" as infrastructure that: (1) preserves and restores natural processes, landforms (such as floodplains), natural vegetated stream side buffers, wetlands, or other topographical features that can slow, filter, and naturally store stormwater runoff and floodwaters for future water supply and recharge of natural aquifers; (2) uses natural design techniques to manage stormwater; and (3) minimizes lifecycle energy consumption and air pollution.

Requires grant recipients to be selected on a merit-reviewed competitive basis according to specified criteria, including demonstrated expertise in transportation and green infrastructure research and technology transfer resources.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2010.

(Sec. 4) Directs the National Highway Institute of the Federal Highway Administration to continually develop courses relating to the application of emerging technologies for the use of green transportation infrastructure for environmental protection and mitigating environmental impacts of transportation construction.

Adds green transportation infrastructure options as a road and transportation area for which the Secretary may make local technical assistance program grants to assist rural, local transportation agencies and tribal governments to develop and expand their expertise.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/27/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Hearing Heldby Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/10/2007)..

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Status as of September 27, 2008

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/27/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Hearing Heldby Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/10/2007)..

Revision by webmaster (May 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2010.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.

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Revision by webmaster (April 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

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H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act - Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to make grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning or consortia to establish and operate regional university transportation centers to carry out green transportation infrastructure research and development (R&D) and technology transfer activities.

Directs the National Highway Institute of the Federal Highway Administration to continually develop courses relating to the application of emerging technologies for, among other things, the use of green transportation infrastructure for environmental protection and mitigating environmental impacts of transportation construction.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants under a local technical assistance program to assist rural, local transportation agencies and tribal governments to develop and expand expertise in road and transportation areas, including options with respect to green transportation infrastructure.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (April 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/10/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.

Points in Favor

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Status as of April 10, 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/10/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.

Revision by webmaster (February 28, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/27/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Status as of February 27, 2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/27/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Revision by webmaster (February 8, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/7/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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Status as of February 7, 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

2/7/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Revision by webmaster (February 5, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/30/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

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H.R. 5161 would provide for the establishment of Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Centers, and for other purpose.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Status as of January 30, 2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

1/30/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Status as of January 29, 2008

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

1/29/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.