WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Railroad freight operations

H.R. 6004, The Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6004 would provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure....

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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. 4122, The American Investment in Safe, Reliable High-Speed Rail Act

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4122 would support the development of high-speed rail in the United States....

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S. 2302, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5035.23

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2302 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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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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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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H.R. 3238, To promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3238 would promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure....

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H.R. 3248, The SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3248 would amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections....

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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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S. 1889, The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $13.27

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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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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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H.R. 2950, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2950 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. 1644, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $333.49

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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H.R. 2422, To require railroad carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2422 would require railroad carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions....

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P.L. 110-28, The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1379.97

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2206 would make emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007....

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H.R. 2125, The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2125 would amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes....

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H.R. 2116, The Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2116 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity....

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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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S. 1125, The Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1125 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity....

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H.R. 1684, The Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $413.42

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1684 would authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008....

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H.R. 1650, The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1650 would amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads....

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S. 953, The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 953 would amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes....

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H.R. 1493, The Public Transportation and Rail Security Assistance Act of 2007

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1493 would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to public transportation agencies, over-the-road bus operators, railroads, and other certain entities to improve security....

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