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TIRE Act Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality Act [S.195]
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TIRE Act Transportation Investment Recalibration to Equality Act This bill repeals provisions that require that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to laborers and mechanics working on federal-aid highway construction projects.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S447) on 01/24/2017
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Make State Governments More Open, Honest, and Transparent Act of 2017 [HB-554]
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Make State Governments More Open, Honest, and Transparent Act of 2017 This bill directs the head of a federal agency that administers any of specified block grant programs to suspend the authority of the state to administer funds under the program if the state does not enact or enforce at least one law that requires disclosure by a state legislator of financial interests, prohibits a legislator from soliciting political party or election campaign contributions, or prohibits the making or soliciting of contributions during a period of contractor
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/08/2017
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To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. [HB-560]
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To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act with respect to the prohibition against the use of Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania, by certain commercial vehicles except as they serve
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Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright
Became Public Law No: 115-101. on 01/08/2018
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BLUE Act of 2017 Blue Line Use Exception Act of 2017 [HB-556]
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BLUE Act of 2017 Blue Line Use Exception Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to grant an exception to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices provisions relating to road line marking standards to allow for the use of colored markings in the space between longitudinal parallel lines for ceremonial or celebratory purposes if a state's transportation department approves of such use.
Sponsored by: Rep. Leonard Lance
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 01/14/2017
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Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017 [S.131]
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[Mental Health ]
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Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill states that its purpose is to facilitate and expedite the exchange of land between the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust Authority) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). (Sec. 4) The bill directs USDA to convey to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority 7 parcels of federal land if the Trust Authority offers to convey, in two specified phases, 20 parcels of certain nonfederal land. The conveyances of the federal and nonfederal lands shall be subject to valid existing
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
By Senator Murkowski From Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-117. on 06/22/2017
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Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017 [HB-513]
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Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Exchange Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey certain federal land in two phases to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority in exchange for certain nonfederal land. Before completing each phase of the land exchange, USDA shall complete any necessary land surveys and required pre-exchange clearances, mitigation activities, and approvals related to: threatened and endangered species, cultural and historic resources, wetland and floodplains, and hazardous materials. Upon acquisition
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 02/10/2017
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King Cove Road Land Exchange Act [S.101]
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King Cove Road Land Exchange Act This bill declares that, if the state of Alaska offers to convey to the Department of the Interior 43,093 acres of state-owned land, Interior shall convey to Alaska, in exchange, 206 acres of federal land within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and 131 acres of federal land within the Izembek Wilderness, for purposes of: (1) designating a road corridor through the refuge, and (2) constructing a single-lane gravel road along the road corridor. The values of the federal and nonfederal lands to be exchanged shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 01/11/2017
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Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 [HB-302]
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[Healthcare ]
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill extends the liability insurance coverage of a state-licensed medical professional to another state when the professional provides medical services to an athlete, athletic team, or team staff member pursuant to a written agreement. Prior to providing such services, the medical professional must disclose to the insurer the nature and extent of the services. This extension of coverage does not apply at a health care facility or while a medical professional licensed in the state is transporting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Became Public Law No: 115-254. on 10/05/2018
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Review Every Dollar Act of 2017 [HB-297]
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Review Every Dollar Act of 2017 This bill prohibits Congress from considering legislation authorizing or reauthorizing a federal program for more than seven years. Congressional committees must review direct spending programs by applying specified criteria to determine whether programs should be modified, terminated, or reauthorized. The bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create deficit reduction accounts for savings from legislation intended for deficit reduction. The chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees are required
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Introduced In House on 01/05/2017
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Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2017 [HB-268]
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Neighborhood Noise Barriers Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to allow the use of funds out of the Highway Trust Fund to construct a Type II noise barrier along a federal-aid highway if such barrier: is part of a project approved by the Department of Transportation before November 28, 1995; or separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of those closest to the highway or noise corridor are residential in nature and which either were constructed before
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 01/05/2017
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Support Local Transportation Act [HB-100]
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Support Local Transportation Act This bill revises requirements for the surface transportation block grant program to increase the percentages of program funds required to be allocated to states for each of FY2018-FY2020 for surface transportation projects in: urbanized areas with a population of over 200,000, non-urban areas with a population greater than 5,000, and other areas of the state.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Adams
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 01/04/2017
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King Cove Road Land Exchange Act [HB-218]
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[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
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King Cove Road Land Exchange Act (Sec. 4) This bill declares that, if the state of Alaska offers to convey to the Department of the Interior 43,093 acres of state-owned land, Interior shall convey to Alaska, in exchange, 206 acres of federal land within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and 131 acres of federal land within the Izembek Wilderness, for purposes of: (1) designating a road corridor through the refuge, and (2) constructing a single-lane gravel road along the road corridor. The values of the federal and nonfederal lands to be exchanged:
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Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young
The House Rose From The Committee Of The Whole House On The State Of The Union To Report H.r. 218. on 07/20/2017
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Route 66 Centennial Commission Act [HB-66]
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Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Route 66 Centennial Commission to honor highway Route 66 on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. (Sec. 4) The bill sets forth the duties of the commission, its membership, powers, and reporting requirements. (Sec. 9) The Department of Transportation shall prepare a plan on the preservation needs of Route 66. (Sec. 10) The commission shall terminate not later than June 30, 2027.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 07/17/2018
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MOBILE NOW Act Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act [S.19]
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MOBILE NOW Act Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), by December 31, 2020, to make available at least 255 megahertz of federal and nonfederal spectrum below the frequency of 6000 megahertz for mobile and fixed wireless broadband use. At least: (1) 100 megahertz shall be made available on an unlicensed basis; and (2) 100 megahertz shall
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/04/2017
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SAFE Bridges Act of 2017 Strengthen And Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2017 [HB-2462]
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SAFE Bridges Act of 2017 Strengthen And Fortify Existing Bridges Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a program to assist states to rehabilitate or replace bridges found to be structurally deficient. States shall use apportioned program funds for projects to rehabilitate and replace such bridges. The federal share of project costs is 100%. Prevailing rate of wage requirements for construction of federal-aid highways projects shall apply to such projects.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E684) on 05/19/2017
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 [S.1129]
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[Public Safety ]
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[Veterans ]
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2018-FY2019, and (2) a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for such fiscal years. The bill addresses: (1) training for public safety personnel, (2) service member benefits for Coast Guard personnel, (3) contracts to procure three National Security Cutters, and (4) the Coast Guard Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Nelson
Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. Reported By Senator Thune With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 115-89. on 06/05/2017
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Highway Restoration Act of 2017 [HB-2391]
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Highway Restoration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a phaseout of the Mass Transit Account by the end of FY2021. Beginning in FY2022, no funds would be transferred to the account from the Highway Trust Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Introduced In House on 05/04/2017
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A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to provide for stewardship contracting projects, and for other purposes. [S.1033]
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A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to provide for stewardship contracting projects, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to authorize the Forest Service to enter into stewardship contracting projects with private persons or other public entities to perform services to achieve land management goals for the National Forest System that meet local and rural community needs. The bill states that the land management goals of a project may include: (1) road and trail maintenance or
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Sponsored by: Sen. Pat Roberts
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 05/03/2017
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [HB-2135]
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act This bill designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also designates specified federal lands as biological connecting corridors and as special corridor management areas. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 05/02/2017
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act [S.936]
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act This bill designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill also designates specified federal lands as biological connecting corridors and as special corridor management areas. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 04/25/2017