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P.L. 110-330, The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6984 would amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund....

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S. 3338, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3338 would amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, and to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System....

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S. 3281, The Drive America on Natural Gas Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3281 would improve air quality by expanding the use of low-emission natural gas as a transportation fuel....

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S. 3280, The American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3280 would increase refining capacity and the supply of fuel, and it would open and preserve access to oil and gas....

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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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S. 3133, The Responsible Ownership of Public Land Act

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3133 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish an annual production incentive fee with respect to Federal onshore and offshore land that is subject to a lease for production of oil or natural gas under which production is not occurring, and it would authorize use of the fee for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects....

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H.R. 6067, The Invest in Energy Independence Act

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6067 would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help reduce the oil prices to consumers, to reduce the cost of petroleum acquisition for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, to better match the composition of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to refinery requirements in the United States, and to fund energy research and development....

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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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S. 2972, The Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2008

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2972 would reauthorize and modernize the Federal Aviation Administration....

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H.R. 5835, The Health Promotion FIRST Act

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5835 would provide for increased planning and funding for health promotion programs of the Department of Health and Human Services....

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H.R. 5734, The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5734 would direct the Secretary of Transportation to study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation....

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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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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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H.R. 5161, The Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act - Cost per Average Family: $0.11

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

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H.R. 4690, The Bluffton University Safety Act of 2007

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4690 would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue motor vehicle safety standards for motorcoaches, and it would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for associated expenses incurred by motorcoach operators complying with such standards....

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H.R. 4123, The High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4123 would provide for the creation of a National High-Speed Rail Authority....

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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. 2306, The Renewable Fuels Strategy Act of 2007

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2306 would encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States....

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S. 2276, The Aeronautics Competitiveness Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2276 would enhance United States competitiveness in aeronautics....

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H.R. 3999, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $9.37

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3999 would amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, and to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System....

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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: $13.27

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. 2912, The Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Act of 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2912 would require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to finalize the proposed rule relating to the reduction of fuel tank flammability exposure....

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H.R. 2881, The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $505.20

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2881 would amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, it would improve aviation safety and capacity, and it would provide stable funding for the national aviation system....

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