WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Railroad commuting traffic

H.R. 6707, The Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.34

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6707 would require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities....

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S. 3360, The Creating American Rolling Stock Act of 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3360 would increase the availability of domestically manufactured passenger cars for intercity passenger rail service....

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S. 3261, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1169.02

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3261 would make appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6000, The Gas Price Spike Act of 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6000 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas (and products thereof), to allow an income tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and to allow grants for mass transit....

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H.R. 6003, The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $111.82

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6003 would reauthorize Amtrak....

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H.R. 5644, To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5644 would provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects....

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H.R. 3220, The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3220 would move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, develop innovative new technologies, reduce carbon emissions, create green jobs, protect consumers, increase clean renewable energy production, and modernize our energy infrastructure....

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P.L. 110-289, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $506.35

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3221 would provide needed housing reform....

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H.R. 3074, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $967.46

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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P.L. 110-432, The Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $11.60

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2095 would amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, and it would authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration....

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H.R. 1300, The Program for Real Energy Security Act

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1300 would strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit....

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S. 294, The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $97.64

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 294 would reauthorize Amtrak....

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S. 83, The Rail Security Act of 2007

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 83 would provide increased rail transportation security....

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S. 4, The Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $104.72

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 4 would make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security....

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H.R. 1630, The Amtrak Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $62.58

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1630 would authorize the appropriation of funds over the next three years for Amtrak's capital expenses, operating costs, and certain employee benefits....

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H.R. 1631, The Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Savings per Average Family: $30.97

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1631 would authorize states to issue $12 billion in tax-exempt bonds and $12 billion in tax-credit bonds to finance infrastructure for high-speed-rail transportation projects. In addition to authorizing the bonds, H.R. 1631 would expand the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program. This program authorizes the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for the development of railroad infrastructure. H.R. 1631 would raise the ceil...

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S. 1516, The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $96.12

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1516 authorizes the appropriation of funds over the 2006-2011 for grants to Amtrak to cover operating expenses, capital projects, debt repayment, security improvements, and a study required by the bill. The legislation also would authorize the appropriation of funds over the 2006-2011 period to the Secretary of Transportation for a new grant program for state railroad projects, a new research program, a new grant program for Amtrak and participating states to share railroad equipment, and a s...

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