WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Railroad finance

S. 3689, The Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $773.16

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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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. 3297, The Advancing America's Priorities Act - Cost per Average Family: $74.86

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3297 would advance America's priorities....

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S. 3261, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1169.76

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. 6003, The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $114.81

Thu, 05 Jun 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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P.L. 110-140, The CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $3.79

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 6 would reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy....

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S. 1889, The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $13.50

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 1889 would amend title 49, United States Code, to improve railroad safety by reducing accidents and it would prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases....

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S. 2345, The American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1818.76

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and to extend the financing for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund....

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H.R. 3538, The National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3538 would establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States....

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S. 2021, The Build America Bonds Act of 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2021 would provide $50,000,000,000 in new transportation infrastructure funding through bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, including roads, bridges, rail and transit systems, ports, and inland waterways....

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S. 775, The National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.04

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 775 would establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States....

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H.R. 3398, The National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3398 would establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States....

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S. 1789, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $957.58

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill 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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S. 294, The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $98.72

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 294 would reauthorize Amtrak....

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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. 184, The Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $11.12

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 184 would provide improved rail and surface transportation security....

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H.R. 534, The Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 534 would provide for the security and safety of rail and rail transit transportation systems....

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H.R. 5068, The Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $4.51

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5068 would extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Eximbank) to enter into new direct loan obligations and new guaranteed loan commitments through 2011. The bill also would expand the use of the Tied Aid Credit Program. Additionally, the bill would establish within the Eximbank a new division focusing on small business concerns, and two new offices to assist businesses owned by women or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and to assist businesse...

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S. 2020, The Tax Relief Act of 2005 - Savings per Average Family: $439.42

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

S. 2020 would make a number of changes to tax law. It would extend multiple expiring provisions; provide tax benefits for individuals and businesses in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma; create incentives for donations to charity and reform tax laws applicable to charitable organizations; and make other various changes....

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S. 1766, The Louisiana Katrina Reconstruction Act - Cost per Average Family: $1762.45

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1766 would appropriate funds in 2006 for Community Development Block Grants, HOPE IV (public housing grants), HOME (affordable housing grants), and a new Louisiana Redevelopment Fund; to establish the Pelican Commission to protect the Louisiana coastal area from future flooding and to restore wetlands; for the Louisiana Department of Transportation to construct, repair, and expand roads, transit, and ports in Louisiana; to financial institutions with mortgagees who cannot make mortgage paymen...

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

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT

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

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

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

Mon, 09 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

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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