WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Traffic accidents and safety

S. 3378, The Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3378 would require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired....

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H.R. 6630, To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress - Cost per Average Family: $0.00

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6630 would prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress....

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S. 3059, The Commercial Truck Fuel Savings Demonstration Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3059 would permit commercial trucks to use certain highways of the Interstate System to provide significant savings in the transportation of goods throughout the United States....

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S. 3021, The Safe Truck Operations and Preservation Act

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3021 would amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to length and weight limitations for buses, trucks, and other large vehicles on Federal highways....

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S. 2823, The Transportation Empowerment Act

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2823 would empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs....

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H.R. 5665, The Reciprocity and Fairness in Foreign Investment Act

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5665 would impose limitations on investment and certain operations by foreign entities in the United States....

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S. 2722, The Safe Roads Enhancement Act of 2008

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2722 would prohibit aliens who are repeat drunk drivers from obtaining legal status or immigration benefits....

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S. 2686, The Complete Streets Act of 2008

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2686 would ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users as well as children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, are able to travel safely and conveniently on streets and highways....

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S. 2326, The Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2007

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2326 would improve the safety of motorcoaches....

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H.R. 4095, The Aspheric Outside Rearview Mirror Timely Assessment Act of 2007

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4095 would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a rulemaking regarding the use of aspheric outside mirrors on passenger cars....

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H.R. 3677, To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to carry out programs to enhance bridge safety monitoring in the United States

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3677 would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to carry out programs to enhance bridge safety monitoring in the United States....

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S. 2045, The CPSC Reform Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $4.38

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2045 would reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, it would improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, and it would improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs....

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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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S. 1889, The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $13.29

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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S. 1789, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $969.29

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. 1761, The Safety and Accountability in Construction Act

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1761 would authorize the Secretary of Transportation to contract with an independent engineer to review the construction methods of certain Federal highway projects, and it would require States to submit a project management plan for each highway project financed with Federal funds....

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H.R. 2653, To provide for priority consideration for grade crossing safety improvements where there have been serious collisions

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2653 would provide for priority consideration for grade crossing safety improvements where there have been serious collisions....

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H.R. 2633, The Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2633 would improve the health of Americans and reduce health care costs by reorienting the Nation's health care system toward prevention, wellness, and self care....

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H.R. 2594, The Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving Act of 2007

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2594 would establish a Federal public relations and education campaign to promote responsible and fuel-efficient driving in the United States....

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H.R. 2485, The Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2007

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2485 would require public employees to perform the inspection of State and local surface transportation projects, and related essential public functions, to ensure public safety, the cost-effective use of transportation funding, and timely project delivery....

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H.R. 2263, The Commercial Truck Highway Safety Demonstration Program Act of 2007

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2263 would establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program in the State of Maine....

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H.R. 2095, The Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $11.61

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. 1756, The NAFTA Trucking Safety Act of 2007

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1756 would prohibit Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border until certain conditions are met to ensure the safety of such operations....

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H.R. 1773, The Safe American Roads Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.02

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1773 would limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to grant authority to motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border....

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S. 964, A bill to require States and Indian tribes to designate specific highway routes for the transportation of hazardous materials and the long-distance transportation of solid waste

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 964 would require States and Indian tribes to designate specific highway routes for the transportation of hazardous materials and the long-distance transportation of solid waste....

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