TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Department of Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Roads and Highways

Amendments

Acadia National Park: acquire certain private lands, provide an intermodal transportation center, and extend the advisory commission (S. 1154), S13053 [16NO]

Amtrak: reauthorize (S. 1516), S9193 [27JY]

Appropriations: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4237, S4244, S4266, S4321, S4322, S4343, S4344 [26AP], S4373, S4377, S4430 [27AP], S4453, S4465, S4468, S4475, S4597, S4598 [28AP], S4636, S4653, S4654, S4655 [9MY], S4855, S4880, S4881, S4882 [10MY], S4907, S4915, S4918, S4920, S4924, S4928, S4929, S4960, S4961, S4962, S4963, S4964, S4970, S4971, S4973, S4974, S4975, S4976, S4977, S4978, S4979, S4980, S4981, S4982, S4983, S4984, S4985, S4986, S4987, S4993, S4997, S4998, S4999, S5000, S5001, S5002, S5003, S5004 [11MY], S5015, S5019, S5020, S5021, S5022, S5023, S5024, S5025, S5028, S5045, S5046, S5054, S5059, S5173, S5174, S5175, S5176, S5177, S5178, S5179, S5180 [12MY], S5199, S5205, S5232 [16MY], S5257, S5266 [17MY], H1055, H1185, H1186, H1187, H1190, H1191, H1192, H1194, H1199 [9MR], H1277, H1300, H1302, H1303, H1304, H1305, H1306, H1307, H1308, H1310, H1311, H1313 [10MR]

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), H414 [8FE], H536, H540, H544, H546, H548, H553 [10FE]

Analyses

Cleaning the Air—Comparing the Cost Effectiveness of Diesel Retrofits vs. Current CMAQ Projects: Robert F. Wescott, S5272 [17MY]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act (S. 890), S4155 [22AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S6060 [26MY], H4136 [26MY]

National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, S11595 [19OC], H12144 [17DE]

Articles and editorials

Border Desert Proves Deadly for Mexicans, S3804 [18AP]

Capitol Hill Blowout—Highways, Bike Paths, Ethanol, ``Biomass''—Congress Throws a Spending Party, S9406 [29JY]

Committed to Huron, S13322 [18NO]

DM&E Loan Could Help S.D. Economy, S13322 [18NO]

500-Mile-Per-Gallon Solution—High Tech Cars, Arctic Drilling, New Gas Taxes—We Must Have the Will To Do It All, S7460 [28JN]

Imagine—500 Miles Per Gallon, S7460 [28JN]

In DM&E, Backers See Jobs, Prosperity, S13320-S13322 [18NO]

Interstate 10 Bridge To Provide How Bridges Age, S4403 [27AP]

National ID Party, S3980 [20AP]

NMSU Designs High-Tech Beams To Monitor Soundness of Structure, S4403 [27AP]

Pair Who Powered the SEPTA Deal, E2311 [9NO]

``REAL ID'' Act—A Real Nightmare for DoD, S3978 [20AP]

Reality on the River, H5771 [13JY]

Security Derailed, S8190 [13JY]

Tennessee Deaths Bring New Charge—Trucker Illegally Obtained License Here, H445 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions

Acadia National Park: acquire certain private lands, provide an intermodal transportation center, and extend the advisory commission (see S. 1154), S6021 [26MY] (see H.R. 2692), H4140 [26MY]

Airports: establish a deadline for the screening of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment entering a secure area of an airport (see H.R. 2688), H4140 [26MY]

———require operating certificates for airports at which large cargo operations are conducted (see H.R. 4123), H9043 [20OC]

Amo Houghton Bypass: designate a segment of Interstate 86 near Corning, NY (see S. 490), S1930 [2MR] (see H.R. 795), H586 [14FE]

Amtrak: alter composition and terms of the Board of Directors (see H.R. 4394), H11033 [18NO]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1630), H2100 [14AP]

———provide for certain cost cutting measures (see H.R. 4214), H9555 [2NO]

———provide for certain tunnel life safety and rehabilitation projects (see H.R. 3567), H7559 [28JY]

———reauthorize (see S. 1516), S9158 [27JY]

Antitrust policy: restore application of antitrust laws to rail carriers (see H.R. 3318), H5962 [18JY]

Appropriations: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see S. 732), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 3), H520 [9FE]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 140), H1022 [8MR] (see H. Res. 144), H1263 [9MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 399), H7556 [28JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 399)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 393), H6932 [27JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 226), H7561 [28JY]

Arizona: establish a Grand Canyon hydrogen-powered transportation research, development, and demonstration program (see H.R. 1750), H2469 [21AP]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available air transportation for certain survivors of deceased members when traveling with a relative of such member who is otherwise eligible for such transportation (see H.R. 407), H234 [26JA]

———authorize travel and transportation for families of members hospitalized in the U.S. for non-serious illnesses or injuries incurred or aggravated in a contingency operation (see S. 782), S3652 [14AP]

———ensure certain members are not subject to secondary airport security screening (see H.R. 3743), H7860 [13SE]

Aviation: assurance required of owners and operators of airports relative to long-term leases for construction of hangars (see H.R. 1117), H983 [3MR]

———clarify the definition of rural airports (see S. 170), S573 [26JA]

———ensure general aviation aircraft access to Federal land and to the airspace over that land (see S. 2108), S13659 [15DE]

———ensure inspection of cargo carried on passenger aircraft (see H.R. 4373), H10909 [17NO]

———ensure passenger safety at airports (see H.R. 4607), H12049 [16DE]

———extend existing statute declaring interference with the operation of a passenger aircraft a Federal crime to all aircraft (see H.R. 3424), H6431 [25JY]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 2044), H2879 [3MY]

———improve security (see H.R. 3397), H6327 [21JY]

———improve the safe operation of aircraft (see H.R. 587), H352 [2FE] (see H.R. 734), H523 [9FE]

———make funds available for the Aviation Security Capital Fund and establish a Checkpoint Screening Security Fund (see H.R. 1818), H2548 [26AP]

———promote greater access to air transportation (see H.R. 488), H285 [1FE]

———require air carriers to honor tickets for bankrupt air service (see H.R. 89), H74 [4JA]

———require installation of counter-man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) on certain passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2905), H4560 [15JN]

Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3055 [5MY]

Bridges: establish a demonstration project to begin correcting structural bridge deficiencies (see S. 2004), S12766 [14NO]

Business and industry: require employment investigations for employees of aircraft repair stations (see H.R. 4582), H12048 [16DE]

California: repeal prohibition on funding for tunneling in certain areas relative to the Los Angeles to San Fernando Valley Motor Rail project (see H.R. 4571), H12047 [16DE] (see H.R. 4653), H13189 [22DE]

Cargo transportation: establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways (see H.R. 168), H77 [4JA]

———improve cargo security (see S. 2008), S12839 [15NO]

———improve intermodal transportation (see H.R. 1637), H2100 [14AP]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 589), H352 [2FE]

Children and youth: study and improve air quality inside school buses (see H.R. 3253), H5740 [12JY]

Civil rights: anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5801 [13JY]

Coast Guard: require notification regarding obstructions to navigation (see H.R. 1412), H1693 [17MR]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 808), S3653 [14AP]

———improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 722), H522 [9FE]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (see S. 1785), S10594 [28SE]

Courts: provide for certain transportation and subsistence in cases where district courts are holding special sessions as a result of emergency conditions (see H.R. 4496), H11327 [8DE]

Crime: increase penalties for terrorism against mass transportation and railroads and provide law enforcement with the tools to combat and prevent such attacks (see S. 629), S2734 [15MR]

Dallas, TX: eliminate certain restrictions on air transportation to and from Love Field (see H.R. 2646), H4138 [26MY]

———modify restrictions on the provisions of air transportation to and from Love Field (see H.R. 2932), H4654 [16JN]

Dept. of Energy: study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (see H.R. 3986), H8733 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: award grants to public transportation agencies to improve security (see S. 2032), S13160 [17NO]

———carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1116), H983 [3MR]

———carry out an empty container sealing pilot program to encourage shipping container handlers to seal empty containers after they have unpacked them (see H.R. 163), H135 [6JA]

———conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of automated systems for the immediate prescreening of passengers on flights in foreign air transportation (see H.R. 4512), H11503 [13DE]

———develop regulations regarding the transportation of extremely hazardous materials (see H.R. 3510), H7556 [28JY]

———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (see S. 816), S3735 [15AP] (see H.R. 1805), H2471 [21AP]

———extend requirement for prescreening of air passengers to international flights that overfly the U.S. (see H.R. 3337), H6106 [19JY]

———issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials (see S. 1256), S6740 [16JN] (see H.R. 1414), H1693 [17MR]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see S. 1193), S6154 [7JN] (see H.R. 2780), H4187 [7JN]

———notify passengers when they are flying on an aircraft carrying unscreened cargo (see H.R. 4353), H10502 [16NO]

———provide for coordination and use of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (see S. 1986), S12607 [9NO] (see H.R. 4267), H10144 [9NO]

———verify security measures under the Customer Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) programs (see H.R. 4374), H10909 [17NO]

Dept. of Transportation: amend and enhance certain maritime programs (see S. 2029), S13160 [17NO]

———authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 242, 243), H136 [6JA]

———determine feasibility of constructing a highway in California connecting certain roads in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties and a fixed guideway system along the right-of-way of the highway (see H.R. 723), H522 [9FE]

———ensure the National Driver Registry includes certian information (see H.R. 618), H410 [8FE]

———establish a grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track (see H.R. 3264), H5800 [13JY]

———establish a National Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Program (see S. 563), S2244 [8MR]

———establish national transportation security research centers at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3634), H7612 [29JY]

———improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at railroad grade crossings (see S. 197), S574 [26JA] (see H.R. 603), H353 [2FE]

———include tax treatment of gasohol when computing estimated tax payments attributed to highway users (see H.R. 113), H75 [4JA]

———issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see S. 1948), S12127 [1NO] (see H.R. 2230), H3112 [10MY]

———make emergency airport improvement project grants-in-aid for repairs and costs related to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see S. 1786), S10594 [28SE]

———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 3674), H7741 [7SE]

———prohibit requirement of sounding a locomotive horn in suburban areas in nonpeak traffic hours (see H.R. 4116), H9043 [20OC]

———provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 257), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 473), H284 [1FE]

———report to Congress on proposed changes to policies that prohibit foreign interests from exercising control over economic and security decisions of U.S. airlines (see S. 2135), S13786 [16DE] (see H.R. 4542), H11653 [14DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage reimbursement rate for the beneficiary travel program (see H.R. 3948), H8642 [29SE] (see H.R. 4025), H8807 [7OC]

———improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program (see S. 996), S4936 [11MY] (see H.R. 3147), H5600 [30JN]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see S. 1018), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 1283), H1416 [14MR]

———prohibit implementation of District of Columbia law prohibiting the shipment of certain hazardous materials near the Capitol building to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2057), H2879 [3MY]

———provide funding for projects to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel options in the metropolitan Washington region (see H.R. 1347), H1621 [16MR]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 318), S13161 [17NO] (see S. Res. 326), S13362 [18NO]

Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S.J. Res. 5), S1514 [16FE]

Education: provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (see S. 1311), S7377 [24JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to practicality and feasibility of transfer of students from certain schools (see S. 696), S3200 [5AP]

Employment: prohibit States from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents (see S. 479), S1867 [1MR] (see H.R. 86), H74 [4JA] (see H.R. 1004), H846 [1MR]

EPA: establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (see S. 1265), S6741 [16JN]

FAA: enhance safety of commercial human space flight industry (see H.R. 656), H411 [8FE]

———increase penalties for pilots who violate flight restrictions established for the national capital region (see H.R. 3465), H6933 [27JY]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 217), S647 [31JA]

———repeal local participation in Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 1119), H983 [3MR]

———repeal perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and LaGuardia Airport (see S. 1599), S9468 [29JY]

Federal agencies and departments: require cost-benefit analysis for surface transportation projects prior to procuring architectural or engineering services from private contractors (see H.R. 942), H794 [17FE]

Federal employees: extend relocation expenses test programs (see S. 2146), S14185 [20DE]

Federal Railroad Administration: make welded rail and tank car improvements (see S. 763), S3481 [12AP]

Fort Belvoir, VA: identify certain roads in the vicinity as defense access roads for purposes of the Defense Access Road Program (see H.R. 4457), H11219 [7DE]

Hazardous substances: establish a hazardous materials cooperative research program (see H.R. 909), H792 [17FE]

History: designate the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail historic cattle-drive trails for study and for potential addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. 2964), H4721 [17JN]

Hurricanes: modify highway emergency relief program requirements relative to projects for repair or reconstruction in response to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1702), S10037 [14SE] (see S. 1714), S10119 [15SE] (see H.R. 3786), H8087 [15SE]

———provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (see S. 1836), S11212 [6OC]

———provide temporary waiver of certain transportation conformity rules and metropolitan transportation planning rules under the Clean Air Act and other laws for certain areas affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3946), H8642 [29SE]

Insurance: allow certain beneficiaries covered by TRICARE for Life to be reimbursed for travel expenses for certain medical care (see H.R. 3327), H5963 [18JY]

Interstate commerce: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see S. 325), S1198 [9FE]

Investments: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 428), S1622 [17FE]

Iraq: require U.S. assistance for the repair, maintenance, or construction of transportation infrastructure to be provided in the form of loans subject to repayment in full (see H.R. 1686), H2148 [19AP]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (see S. 1611), S9645 [6SE] (see H.R. 619), H410 [8FE]

Mass transit: improve public transportation (see S. 907), S4257 [26AP]

Medicare: provide for cost-based reimbursement for ambulance services furnished by, or under arrangements with, a critical access hospital (see H.R. 4269), H10144 [9NO]

Montgomery, AL: anniversary of bus boycott (see H. Con. Res. 273), H9102 [25OC]

Motor vehicles: allow an operator of a commercial motor vehicle breaks in a daily tour of duty (see H.R. 623), H410 [8FE]

———encourage the availability and use of vehicles that have improved fuel efficiency (see H.R. 2665), H4139 [26MY]

———improve child safety (see S. 561), S2244 [8MR]

———improve safety of all-terrain vehicles (see S. 2069), S13361 [18NO] (see S. 2081), S13451 [12DE]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 1648), S9877 [9SE]

———include Government safety information on new vehicle stickers (see S. 560), S2244 [8MR]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 889), S4109 [21AP] (see H.R. 705), H521 [9FE]

———provide for a national tire fuel efficiency program (see S. 1882), S11476 [18OC]

———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures (see S. 836), S3817 [18AP] (see H.R. 1103), H982 [3MR]

———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (see S. 1994), S12681 [10NO]

———require higher standards of automobile fuel efficiency to reduce the amount of oil used for fuel by automobiles in the U.S. by 10 percent beginning in 2016 (see H.R. 3762), H7947 [14SE]

———require replacement tires to meet standards for tires on new vehicles including fuel economy (see S. 1851), S11212 [6OC]

———require use of safety belts and child restraint systems by children (see H.R. 2105), H2977 [4MY]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 1296), H1507 [15MR]

———temporarily increase standard mileage rate for certain tax deductions for the use of an automobile and temporarily increase reimbursement rate for use of an automobile by Federal employees (see S. 1678), S9930 [12SE] (see H.R. 3750), H7860 [13SE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 890), S4151 [22AP]

National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (see H. Res. 243), H2648 [27AP]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 378), S1413 [15FE] (see S. 1032), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 478), H284 [1FE]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (see H.R. 418), H235 [26JA]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), consideration (see H. Res. 71), H412 [8FE] (see H. Res. 75), H520 [9FE]

———improve transportation security (see S. 1052), S5300 [17MY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see H.R. 173), H135 [6JA]

———reduce crime and terrorism at U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2651), H4138 [26MY]

———require employers at critical infrastructure sites to participate in the pilot program for employment eligibility verification (see H.R. 1770), H2470 [21AP]

New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 571), H351 [2FE]

Pennsylvania: designate portions of Pennsylvania Route 60 and U.S. Routes 22 and 30 as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (see H.R. 929), H793 [17FE]

Petroleum: lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits (see S. 847), S3897 [19AP] (see H. Res. 299), H4142 [26MY]

———prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 3780), H7949 [14SE]

———prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 3926), H8387 [27SE]

———provide Presidential authority to temporarily freeze the price of gasoline and other refined products (see S. 1629), S9727 [7SE] (see H.R. 3707), H7813 [8SE]

Power resources: provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 918), S4397 [27AP] (see H.R. 3059), H5176 [24JN]

Public works: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 959), H795 [17FE]

Railroads: amend regulations relative to rail line acquisition and relocation projects (see H.R. 1112), H982 [3MR]

———eliminate unsafe railway-road grade crossings and enhance railroad safety through new technology, inspections, and accident investigations (see S. 1380), S7986 [11JY]

———enhance competition in order to improve service and rates (see S. 919), S4397 [27AP]

———ensure safe and secure transportation of extremely hazardous materials (see S. 773), S3555 [13AP]

———establish rail worker emergency training program (see H.R. 4372), H10909 [17NO]

———exclude solid waste disposal from the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (see S. 1607), S9468 [29JY] (see H.R. 3577), H7559 [28JY]

———improve quality of life and safety of persons living and working near railroad tracks (see H.R. 3596), H7560 [28JY]

———increase rail transportation security (see S. 1379), S7986 [11JY] (see H.R. 4106), H9043 [20OC]

———increase safety (see S. 230), S738 [1FE]

———prohibit use of remote control locomotives to carry hazardous materials (see H.R. 2843), H4355 [9JN]

———provide for continued operation of Amtrak and establish a support program for certain rail infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2992), H4802 [20JN]

———provide for stable, productive, and efficient passenger rail service (see H.R. 1713), H2393 [20AP]

———provide for the competitive operation of the Northeast rail corridor using State and private sector initiatives (see H.R. 3851), H8247 [21SE]

———provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (see H.R. 1631), H2100 [14AP]

———provide for the safety and security of railroads, passengers, workers, and communities, and establish an assistance program for families of passengers involved in rail accidents (see H.R. 2351), H3261 [12MY]

Railway Labor Act: provide coverage to employees of certain air and surface transportation entities (see S. 1083), S5531 [19MY]

Reno, NV: validate certain conveyances made by the Union Pacific Railroad Co., of lands that were originally conveyed by the U.S. to facilitate construction of transcontinental railroads (see H.R. 4627), H12167 [17DE]

Roads and highways: allocate transportation funds to metropolitan areas and increase planning funds to relieve metropolitan congestion (see H.R. 2185), H3054 [5MY]

———allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see S. 129), S145 [24JA] (see S. 553), S2244 [8MR]

———amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 95), S144 [24JA] (see H.R. 1218), H1368 [10MR]

———amend regulations relative to design-build contracting (see H.R. 1085), H981 (see H.R. 1111), H982 [3MR]

———complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (see S. 514), S2004 [3MR]

———designate a high priority corridor in California (see H.R. 169), H77 [4JA]

———designate California State Route 99 as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 99), H74 [4JA]

———designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see S. 995), S4936 [11MY]

———establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and media campaigns to reduce drunken driving and increase seatbelt use (see S. 565), S2244 [8MR]

———establish requirements for the operation of high occupancy vehicle lanes (see H.R. 325), H194 [25JA]

———extend a certain high priority corridor in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming (see S. 549), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 1253), H1370 [10MR]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 2566), H3892 [24MY] (see H.R. 3104), H5434 (see H.R. 3104), H5478 [29JN] (see H.R. 3330, 3332), H6106 [19JY] (see H.R. 3377), H6326 [21JY] (see H.R. 3453), H6932 [27JY] (see H.R. 3512, 3514), H7557 [28JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 212), H6327 [21JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3514), consideration (see H. Res. 401), H7556 [28JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3514), consideration (H. Res. 401)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 400), H7556 [28JY]

———extend certain highway-related taxes and trust funds (see H.R. 996), H845 [1MR]

———extend Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System from its current southern terminus at I-68 near Cumberland, MD, to Corridor H, which stretches from Weston, WV, to Strasburg, VA (see S. 719), S3278 [6AP]

———identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (see S. 169), S573 [26JA] (see H.R. 430), H235 [26JA]

———improve the highway safety improvement program and require States to make public information on dangerous intersections (see S. 562), S2244 [8MR]

———improve traffic safety by discouraging the use of traffic signal preemption transmitters (see S. 564), S2244 [8MR] (see H.R. 1122), H983 [3MR]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 762), S3481 [12AP]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 168), S573 [26JA] (see H.R. 429), H235 [26JA]

———modify toll credit toward the non-Federal share payable for certain highway and transit projects (see H.R. 1110), H982 [3MR]

———permit States to carry out surface transportation program projects on local roads to improve safety concerns (see S. 248), S739 [1FE]

———promote the integration of local land use and transportation planning (see H.R. 3686), H7742 [7SE]

———provide from the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 690), S3147 [4AP]

———reopening of Beartooth All-American Highway from Red Lodge, MT, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming (see H. Res. 309), H4296 [8JN]

———study the construction and designation of a new Interstate from Augusta, GA, to Natchez, MS (see S. 712), S3201 [5AP] (see H.R. 281), H137 [6JA]

———study the construction and designation of a new interstate from Savannah, GA, to Knoxville, TN (see S. 459), S1717 [18FE] (see H.R. 301), H193 [25JA]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 444), H283 [1FE]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: repeal perimeter rule on flight distances (see H.R. 4419), H11034 [18NO]

Rural areas: improve safety of rural roads (see H.R. 954), H794 [17FE]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: allow Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to designate the projects for which certain highway and transit funds may be obligated (see H.R. 3869), H8340 [22SE]

———provide additional flexibility and rescind certain Federal funds (see H.R. 4071), H8918 [18OC]

Safety: improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (see S. 794), S3652 [14AP]

———increase rail and public transportation security (see H.R. 52), H73 [4JA] (see H.R. 153), H135 [6JA] (see H.R. 1109), H982 [3MR] (see H.R. 3270), H5800 [13JY]

———reauthorize and improve surface transportation safety programs (see S. 1567), S9467 [29JY]

Shipping industry: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping (see H.R. 1442), H1694 [17MR]

———improve intermodal shipping container transportation security (see S. 376), S1413 [15FE]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 638), S2846 [16MR]

———treat as a passenger vessel any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 399 passengers and require that such a vessel be equipped with a voyage data recorder (see H.R. 2342), H3260 [12MY]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see S. 1865), S11313 [7OC] (see H.R. 20), H72 [4JA]

Southern California Association of Governments: anniversary (see H. Res. 247), H2648 [27AP] (see H. Res. 506), H9047 [24OC]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 913), S4397 [27AP]

States: empower with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs (see H.R. 2284), H3197 [11MY]

———require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see S. Con. Res. 71), S13659 [15DE] (see H. Con. Res. 235), H7742 [7SE]

Surface Transportation Board: authorizing appropriations to enhance railroad competition (see H.R. 2047), H2879 [3MY]

———consider certain issues when deciding whether to authorize construction of a railroad line (see H.R. 106), H135 [6JA]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain expenses related to the use of recycled materials in qualified highway or surface freight transfer facilities (see H.R. 4441), H11109 [6DE]

———allow a deduction for Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) (see H.R. 3273), H5800 [13JY]

———allow a nonrefundable credit against income tax for certain gasoline, diesel fuel, and home energy consumption expenses (see H.R. 4026), H8807 [7OC]

———allow a refundable income tax credit for gasoline and diesel fuel used in highway vehicles for nonbusiness purposes (see H.R. 2893), H4485 [14JN]

———allow individuals a credit against income tax to offset the high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel prices (see H.R. 3828), H8161 [20SE]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 971), S4547 [28AP]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 787), S3652 [14AP]

———equalize income exclusion of employer-provided parking and transit benefits and provide a common cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2390), H3434 [17MY]

———establish gas stamps and impose windfall profit tax on crude oil, natural gas, and related products (see H.R. 3712), H7813 [8SE]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (see S. 84), S144 [24JA] (see H.R. 330), H194 [25JA]

———exempt certain transportation provided by seaplanes from the excise tax imposed on the transportation of persons by air (see H.R. 2013), H2737 [28AP]

———exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes (see S. 171), S573 [26JA]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicle refueling property and make ethanol fuels more available to motorists (see H.R. 3274), H5800 [13JY]

———extend the Highway Trust Fund and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund expenditure authority and related taxes and provide for excise tax reform and simplification (see S. 1230), S6481 [14JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 807), H628 [15FE]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, allow a credit for qualified fuel-efficient vehicles, and establish the Energy Assistance Trust Fund (see H.R. 4449), H11109 [6DE]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, establish the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund, and provide for a rebate to energy consumers (see H.R. 4263), H10144 [9NO]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP (see H.R. 4248), H10038 [8NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and ease gas prices for consumers (see H.R. 3752), H7860 [13SE]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (see S. 1631), S9727 [7SE] (see S. 2103), S13570 [14DE] (see H.R. 4203), H9555 [2NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and use proceeds to provide a consumer rebate, fund LIHEAP, provide incentives for manufacture of energy efficient vehicles, and support funding of highway projects (see S. 1981), S12607 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants for mass transit (see H.R. 2070), H2975 [4MY]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP (see H.R. 3664), H7741 [7SE]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP and Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical services (see H.R. 4276), H10144 [9NO]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 352), H195 [25JA]

———provide a credit for the transportation of food for charitable purposes (see S. 283), S978 [3FE] (see H.R. 1954), H2734 [28AP]

———provide a credit to facilitate the accelerated development and deployment of crash avoidance and protection systems (see H.R. 3591), H7560 [28JY]

———provide incentives for alternative fuels and motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 1744), H2394 [20AP]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 626), H410 [8FE]

———provide tax incentives for the production of qualified hybrid motor vehicles (see H.R. 3152), H5600 [30JN]

———provide tax-exempt financing of highway projects and rail-truck transfer facilities (see S. 104), S144 [24JA]

———repeal certain oil and gas subsidies and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP and weatherization assistance (see H.R. 4420), H11034 [18NO]

———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 1457), H1777 [5AP]

———temporarily suspend Federal excise taxes on highway motor fuels (see H.R. 3683), H7741 [7SE]

Telephones: require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage (see H.R. 733), H523 [9FE]

Transportation Security Administration: establish an Airport Screening Organization (see H.R. 4439), H11109 [6DE]

———repeal the security screening opt-out program for airport operators allowing the hiring of private screeners (see H.R. 3172), H5601 [30JN]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 572), H351 [2FE]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (see S. Res. 193), S7986 [11JY] (see H. Res. 356, 359), H5740 [12JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 58), S143 [24JA]

———establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas (see S. 1191), S6154 [7JN]

———extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents and authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for such veterans and their dependents (see H.R. 1188), H1263 [9MR]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: authorize additional Federal contributions for maintaining and improving the transit system (see H.R. 3496), H7556 [28JY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4854 [10MY], S5026 [12MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to proceed, S4157 [22AP], S4235 [26AP]

Conference reports

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (H.R. 3), H7043-H7550 [28JY]

Cost Estimates

REAL ID Act (H.R. 418): CBO, H438-H440 [9FE]

Excerpts

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards study: National Academy of Sciences, S7259 [23JN]

Factsheets

Community Health and Land Use Issues: National Association of County and City Health Officials, S4926 [11MY]

Journals

Personal account of experience providing disaster relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina and Rita: Craig Van Waardhuizen, Northwest Iowa Transportation, Inc., S11731-S11734 [21OC]

Letters

Air cargo security improvement: Peter Kant, Rapiscan Systems, Inc., H3461 [18MY]

———Rich Mastronardi, American Science and Engineering, Inc., H3461 [18MY]

———Robert C. Davis, Cargo Security Solutions, Inc., H3462 [18MY]

Amtrak funding: several Senators, S2704 [15MR]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9429, H9430 [31OC]

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program allocation modification: Jeffrey D. Shoaf, Associated General Contractors of America and Timothy J. Regan, Emissions Control Technology Association, S5271 [17MY]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards: Alan Reuther, UAW, S7254 [23JN]

———Roger Tauss, Transport Workers Union of America, S7258 [23JN]

———several agricultural organizations, S7255 [23JN]

———several Representatives, H8777 [7OC]

Enhance aviation competition in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area: Dee Kelly, E1397 [30JN]

EPA regulations establishing national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions: Allen R. Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum, S6791 [20JN]

———Conrad G. Schneider, Clean Air Task Force, S6792 [20JN]

———Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense (organization), S6791 [20JN]

———James J. Parker, Caterpillar, Inc., S6791 [20JN]

———John A. Paul, Regional Air Pollution Control Agency, S6793 [20JN]

———Joseph P. Koncelik, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, S6792 [20JN]

———Mike Cross, Cummins, Inc., S6791 [20JN]

———Patricia Monahan, Union of Concerned Scientists, S6793 [20JN]

———State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators and Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials, S6793 [20JN]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S6791 [20JN]

———Timothy J. Regan, Emissions Control Technology Association, S6793 [20JN]

———Vicki L. Deisner, Ohio Environmental Council, S6792 [20JN]

———William C. Habig, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, S6792 [20JN]

FAA air traffic control services funding through reductions in Surface Transportation Board administrative expenses funding: Kate Breen, National Association of Air Traffic Specialists, H5536 [30JN]

FAA funding: Marion Blakey, FAA, S13629 [15DE]

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act: Dale Zehner, Virginia Railway Express, S5108 [12MY]

———Lawrence C. Drake, Jr., American Federation of Government Employees, S5107 [12MY]

———Richard A. White, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, S5108 [12MY]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transportation Association, S5108 [12MY]

Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding: Mark R. Warner and Mike Huckabee, National Governors Association, S3730 [15AP]

———several organizations, S3729 [15AP]

———several State and local government organizations, S3730 [15AP]

Gasoline price levels: Senator Mikulski, S11188 [6OC]

Improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety: Anne P. Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S4925 [11MY]

———Bill Wilkinson, National Center for Bicycling & Walking, S4925 [11MY]

———David Certner, AARP, S4925 [11MY]

———Deron Lovaas, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4926 [11MY]

———Mele Williams, League of American Bicyclists, S4926 [11MY]

———Patrick A. Miller, American Society of Landscape Architects, S4926 [11MY]

———Rae Rupp Srch, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, S4925 [11MY]

———Sally Flocks, America Walks (organization), S4925 [11MY]

Improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents: 9/11 Families for a Secure America (organization), H463 [9FE]

———Raymond C. Scheppach, National Governors Association, and Linda R. Lewis, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, H450, H465 [9FE]

Improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers: Heartland Alliance, S3979 [20AP]

———several State government organizations, S3978, S4003 [20AP]

REAL ID Act: Grover G. Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), H470 [9FE]

———Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H454 [9FE]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H454 [9FE]

Reopening of Beartooth All-American Highway from Red Lodge, MT, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming: Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4322 [9JN]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H4322 [9JN]

Repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4457 [28AP]

———Arthur G. Baggett, Jr., Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators, S4456, S4471 [28AP]

———Chad Berginnis, Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc., S4457 [28AP]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S4458 [28AP]

———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S4471 [28AP]

———Gerry Connolly, Virginia Association of Counties, S4472 [28AP]

———Jeffrey D. Shoaf, Associated General Contractors of America, S4454 [28AP]

———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S4455 [28AP]

———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S4457, S4471 [28AP]

———Mark R. Warner, Governor of Virginia, S4472 [28AP]

———R. Steven Brown, Environmental Council of the States, S4456 [28AP]

———several environmental organizations, S4458 [28AP]

———Steve Moyer, Trout Unlimited (organization), S4457, S4471 [28AP]

———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4454 [28AP]

———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S4457 [28AP]

———Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4456, S4471 [28AP]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4455 [28AP]

State enactment of anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts: Craig Holman, Public Citizen (organization), S4909 [11MY]

———Meredith McGehee and Paul S. Ryan, Campaign Legal Center, S4908 [11MY]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4914 [11MY]

———Suzanne Novak, Brennan Center for Justice, New York University School of Law, S4908 [11MY]

———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4914 [11MY]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4914 [11MY]

State safety belt incentive grant eligibility: Jeffrey W. Runge, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, S5043 [12MY]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act: Charles M. Clusen, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4156 [22AP]

———Dale J. Marsico, Community Transportation Association, S4157 [22AP]

———several organizations, S4156 [22AP]

———Warren S. George, Amalgamated Transit Union, S4156 [22AP]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transportation Association, S4156 [22AP]

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Anne P. Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S5261 [17MY]

———Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S5260 [17MY]

———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S5261 [17MY]

———Kevin Shannon, Association for Commuter Transportation, S5261 [17MY]

———Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1054 [9MR]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1055 [9MR], H1319 [10MR]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H1319 [10MR]

———several local government organizations, S5260 [17MY]

———T. Peter Ruane, American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S5260 [17MY]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S5261 [17MY]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transportation Association, S5264 [17MY]

Lists

Abuses of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) Democratic staff, H6224 [21JY]

Germane amendments to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5056 [12MY]

Organizations supporting the Bond amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, on repealing certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4454 [28AP]

Memorandums

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Brad Yacobucci, Congressional Research Service, E456 [16MR]

Motions

Appropriations: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4157 [22AP], S4897, S4914 [11MY], H1322 [10MR], H4114 [26MY]

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), H564 [10FE]

Press releases

AASHTO, Environmental Defense Oppose Tolling Measure That Lacks Flexibility: Reason Foundation, H1197 [9MR]

Regulations

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): public transportation subsidy, S2237 [8MR]

———travel and transportation expenses, S2234 [8MR]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: modify allocation of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds to include areas in non-attainment or maintenance for fine and coarse particulate matter, H1310, H1311 [10MR]

Amo Houghton Bypass: designate a segment of Interstate 86 near Corning, NY, H1190, H1191 [9MR]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1630), H2085 [14AP], E668 [15AP], E771 [26AP]

———funding, H369 [8FE], H1210-H1218 [9MR], H5280 [28JN], H5380, H5382, H5388-H5397 [29JN], H5554, H5555 [30JN], H9987, H9988 [8NO], E366, E367, E368 [3MR]

———restore funding to certain routes, H5403-H5408 [29JN]

Appropriations: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), H1038-H1205, H1214, H1215 [9MR], H1276-H1325, H1334 [10MR], H3240 [12MY], H4050 [25MY], E226 [14FE], E404 [10MR], E456 [16MR], E1057 [23MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), amendment process, H971 [3MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, H7570, H7571-H7583, H7590 [29JY], E1719 [29JY], E1815 [12SE]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 140), H1034-H1038 [9MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 144), H1272-H1276 [10MR], E446 [16MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 399), H7570 [29JY], E1752 [6SE]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 226), H7035 [28JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), corrections in engrossment, H1325 [10MR]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to instruct conferees, H4114-H4118 [26MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H1323 [10MR]

Aviation: enhance competition in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, area, H3407 [17MY], H4901 [22JN]

———extend existing statute declaring interference with the operation of a passenger aircraft a Federal crime to all aircraft, H6294, H6295 [21JY]

———improve air cargo security, H3445, H3448, H3460 [18MY]

———improve air cargo security (H.R. 2044), E844 [3MY]

———make funds available for the Aviation Security Capital Fund and establish a Checkpoint Screening Security Fund (H.R. 1818), E768 [26AP], E784 [27AP]

Bicycles: support a national bike month and express appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling (H. Con. Res. 145), E896 [5MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H369 [8FE]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H4375 [13JN]

California: Alameda Corridor transportation projects funding, H1036, H1043 [9MR], H7576 [29JY]

———transportation projects funding, H7581 [29JY]

Chicago, IL: require governing body of South Suburban Airport be comprised of a majority of Will County, IL, residents, H12206, H12210 [18DE]

Children and youth: study and improve air quality inside school buses (H.R. 3253), E1460 [12JY]

Civil rights: anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus, E1417 [1JY]

———anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society, E2519 [14DE]

———anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society (H. Con. Res. 208), H7881-H7883 [14SE], H9261, H9265 [26OC], E1481 [13JY], E1705, E1719 [29JY], E1874 [15SE], E1914 [21SE]

Coast Guard: require notification regarding obstructions to navigation, H8034, H8040, H8042 [15SE]

———require notification regarding obstructions to navigation (H.R. 1412), H5197-H5200 [27JN], E1377 [28JN]

———research and development funding, H3382, H3383 [17MY]

Colorado: transportation projects funding, H7581 [29JY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H2886 [4MY], H5595 [30JN], H6555 [26JY]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 722), E192 [9FE]

Corps of Engineers: enhance navigation capacity improvements and ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System, H5256 [28JN], H5640, H5644 [12JY], H5770 [13JY], H5804, H5813-H5823, H5868, H5873-H5876 [14JY]

Crime: exempt taxi and bus drivers and certain health care professionals from prohibition on taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, H2607-H2609 [27AP]

Dallas, TX: eliminate certain restrictions on air transportation to and from Love Field (H.R. 2646), H4409 [14JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H6555 [26JY]

Denton, TX: Link bus system recipient of Texas Transportation Association Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System award, E380 [8MR]

Dept. of Energy: report on potential fuel savings from information technology systems designed to help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays, H2416 [21AP]

———study potential fuel savings from intelligent transportation systems that help businesses and consumers plan travel and avoid delays (H.R. 3986), E2041 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (H.R. 1116), E354 [3MR]

———carry out an empty container sealing pilot program to encourage shipping container handlers to seal empty containers after they have unpacked them (H.R. 163), E27 [4JA]

———conduct a pilot program to evaluate the use of automated systems for the immediate prescreening of passengers on flights in foreign air transportation, H11856 [15DE]

———Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism funding, H3456 [18MY]

———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (H.R. 1805), E781 [27AP]

———grant funding to assist States in conforming with minimum drivers license standards, H3399, H3400 [17MY]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (H.R. 2780), H4565 [16JN]

———make improvements to the Federal Flight Deck Officers Program, H3483, H3484 [18MY]

———require entry of convictions for using a false driver's license to board an airplane into the aviation screening database, H544-H546 [10FE]

———verify security measures under the Customer Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) programs, H11818 [15DE]

Dept. of HUD: Homeless Assistance Grants funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H5408-H5412 [29JN]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 242), E33 [6JA]

———compliance with certain environmental regulations in transportation projects, H1049, H1054 [9MR]

———Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funding, H1320 [10MR]

———Conserve by Bicycling Program funding, H1424 [15MR], H2405 [21AP]

———Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program funding, H7578, H7579 [29JY]

———hybrid buses funding, H5381 [29JN]

———make emergency airport improvement project grants-in-aid for repairs and costs related to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (S. 1786), H8654-H8656 [6OC]

———provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol (H.R. 473), E117 [1FE]

———Transportation Technology Innovation and Demonstration Program funding, E1815 [12SE]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (H.R. 1283), E438 [14MR]

———prohibit implementation of District of Columbia law prohibiting the shipment of certain hazardous materials near the Capitol building to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks, E1089 [25MY]

———prohibit implementation of District of Columbia law prohibiting the shipment of certain hazardous materials near the Capitol building to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks (H.R. 2057), E1045 [20MY]

———provide funding for projects to reduce traffic congestion and improve travel options in the metropolitan Washington region (H.R. 1347), E470 [17MR]

Executive departments: propose voluntary regulatory programs to help reduce U.S. oil consumption, H2367, H2368 [20AP]

FAA: air traffic control services funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H5399 [29JN]

———air traffic control services funding through reductions in Surface Transportation Board administrative expenses funding, H5535, H5536 [30JN]

———enhance safety of commercial human space flight industry (H.R. 656), E181 [8FE]

———safety programs funding, H5399 [29JN]

———Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Program funding, H5555 [30JN]

Federal Transit Administration: grant debt forgiveness to the Pee Dee Regional Transit Authority of South Carolina, H1315 [10MR]

———impact of OMB accounting rules on treatment of split-funded programs, H5382 [29JN]

Federal-State relations: provide small transit systems additional time to find alternative solutions to address loss of flexibilty in use of certain Federal transit funds, H1306, H1307 [10MR]

Florida: increase weight limitation for cattle shipments, H7575 [29JY]

———Miami Intermodal Center, Earlington Heights connector funding, H1044 [9MR]

Glendale, CA: investigation into commuter train wreck, H223 [26JA]

Hazardous substances: establish a hazardous materials cooperative research program, H1045 [9MR]

———establish a hazardous materials cooperative research program (H.R. 909), H768 [17FE]

———increase security of transport, H3447-H3452 [18MY]

———transport research projects funding, H7580 [29JY]

———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H418 [9FE], H1626 [17MR], H2190 [20AP], H3778, H3787, H3862, H3867 [24MY], H10061 [9NO]

Highway Trust Fund: extend certain highway-related excise taxes and expenditure authorities, H1042 [9MR]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4145 [7JN]

Houston, TX: transportation projects funding, H7577 [29JY]

Hurricanes: provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States, E2515 [13DE]

Indiana: transportation projects funding, H10955 [18NO]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: anniversary, H1682 [17MR]

Michigan: anniversary of Michigan Dept. of Transportation, E1388 [28JN]

Mississippi River: require Corps of Engineers report on progress and maintain balance in regards to lock and dam modernization and ecosystem restoration, H5877 [14JY]

Montgomery, AL: anniversary of bus boycott (H. Con. Res. 273), H9266 [26OC], H11051-H11054 [6DE], E2476 [7DE], E2489 [8DE]

Motor vehicles: allow an operator of a commercial motor vehicle breaks in a daily tour of duty, H1185, H1186 [9MR]

———amend exemption for maximum driving and on duty time for drivers transporting agricultural commodities, H1187, H1188 [9MR]

———amend exemption for maximum driving and on duty time for drivers transporting agricultural commodities or farm supplies at planting or harvest time, H1187 [9MR]

———exempt commercial motor vehicle operators working in emergency rerail industry from hours of service rules, H7581 [29JY]

———exempt commercial motor vehicle operators working in oil and gas industry from hours of service rules, H1186, H1187 [9MR]

———exempt Nebraska from truck length freeze relative to custom harvesters, H1191, H1192 [9MR], E404 [10MR]

———fraudulent use of off-road, untaxed diesel fuel, H1055 [9MR]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H2340-H2343 [20AP], H2445, H2446 [21AP]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, H8767, H8776 [7OC]

———limit liability of renting and leasing companies for negligence caused by operators of rented or leased vehicles, H1200-H1202 [9MR]

———provide additional incentives to encourage purchase and use of hybrid and other fuel efficient vehicles, H1304 [10MR]

———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures (H.R. 1103), E354 [3MR]

National objectives: Projects of National and Regional Significance program funding, H7576 [29JY]

National Safe Boating Week: recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for promotion efforts (H. Res. 243), H3737 [23MY], E1095 [25MY], E1110 [26MY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H202 [26JA], H3366 [17MY], H11518 [14DE], H11813 [15DE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 478), H256 [1FE]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, H1429, H1430, H1433, H1434, H1447, H1450 [15MR], H1519, H1520, H1521, H1522, H1523 [16MR], H2985, H2988-H2994, H3009-H3014, H3017, H3018, H3020, H3025, H3034 [5MY], H3344, H3366 [17MY], E912 [9MY], E922 [10MY]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), H201 [26JA], H344 [2FE], H373, H405-H407 [8FE], H453-H471 [9FE], H526, H536-H566, H570 [10FE], H1787 [6AP], H5237 [27JN], H6407 [25JY], E225, E226 [14FE], E236, E243, E247 [15FE], E259 [16FE], E286, E305 [18FE]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), consideration (H. Res. 71), H437-H453 [9FE]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), consideration (H. Res. 75), H527-H536 [10FE]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), unanimous-consent request, H536 [10FE]

———reduce crime and terrorism at U.S. seaports, H6280-H6282 [21JY]

———reduce crime and terrorism at U.S. seaports (H.R. 2651), H4119 [26MY]

National Transportation Week: observance, E1057 [23MY]

National Truck Equipment Association: tribute, E310 [1MR]

New Jersey: transportation projects funding, H7579 [29JY]

New Orleans, LA: restore and expand historic St. Charles Street street cars affected by Hurricane Katrina, H8651 [6OC]

New York, NY: condemn Federal response to threat of terrorist attack against railway system, H8799 [7OC]

———mass transit projects funding, H10955 [18NO]

Osseo, WI: condolences to victims and families of bus accident, E2099 [17OC]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, H1210 [9MR], H5085 [23JN], H10476-H10481 [16NO]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices and overall energy costs, H6111 [20JY]

———economic impact of increasing oil prices and overall energy costs on farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, H9246 [26OC]

———gasoline price levels, H1210 [9MR], H1899 [13AP], H2085, H2086 [14AP], H2108 [19AP], H2397 [21AP], H7617, H7636, H7637 [2SE], H7668, H7669 [6SE], H7697 [7SE], H8769 [7OC]

———gasoline tax, H1319 [10MR]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC and oil companies to reap windfall oil profits, H9352 [27OC]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits, H3879 [24MY]

Powell, Charles E.: Texas Dept. of Transportation Road Hand Award recipient, H6412 [25JY]

Power resources: economic impact of increasing energy prices, H11511 [14DE]

———reduce consumption, score legislation to evaluate impact on foreign dependence, increase production of energy-efficient vehicles, increase energy choices, and reduce Federal usage of gasoline, H10365 [16NO]

Railroads: exclude solid waste disposal from the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (H.R. 3577), E1714 [29JY]

———provide for continued operation of Amtrak and establish a support program for certain rail infrastructure projects (H.R. 2992), H4864 [21JN], E1290 [20JN]

———provide for stable, productive, and efficient passenger rail service (H.R. 1713), E726 [21AP]

———provide for the safety and security of railroads, passengers, workers, and communities, and establish an assistance program for families of passengers involved in rail accidents (H.R. 2351), E972 [13MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5082 [23JN]

Roads and highways: allow States to build voluntary-use toll lanes and dedicate revenues to new highway capacity, H1196-H1199 [9MR]

———amend regulations relative to design-build contracting, H1304 [10MR]

———eliminate requirements for States to establish procedures for low-income individuals to pay reduced tolls in high occupancy toll lanes, H1300-H1302 [10MR]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program, H1424 [15MR]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2566), H4047-H4053 [25MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3104), H5557, H5562 [30JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3332), H6087, H6088 [19JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), H6269, H6273 [21JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 212), H6309 [21JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3453), H6878 [27JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3512), H7034, H7035 [28JY], H7570 [29JY]

———identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (H.R. 430), E83 [26JA]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 429), E88 [26JA]

———prohibit the sale to, and possession by, unauthorized users of traffic signal preemption transmitters, H1306 [10MR]

———reopening of Beartooth All-American Highway from Red Lodge, MT, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming (H. Res. 309), H4321, H4322 [9JN]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, E1752 [6SE]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: repeal perimeter rule on flight distances (H.R. 4419), E2416 [18NO]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: enforcement of consumer protection provisions, H10939 [18NO]

Safety: increase rail and public transportation security, H5950-H5952 [18JY], H6208, H6209 [21JY], H11517 [14DE]

———increase rail and public transportation security (H.R. 153), E21 [4JA]

———increase rail and public transportation security (H.R. 3270), H5887 [14JY], E1483 [13JY]

———trucking industry, intercity bus, and railroad security grants funding, H3387, H3388 [17MY]

Science: require certain risk assessments to human health or the environment by transportation projects adhere to sound and objective scientific practices, H1308-H1310, H1313 [10MR]

Shipping industry: complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping (H.R. 1442), H10247-H10312 [16NO]

———complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping (H.R. 4319), E484 [17MR]

Ships and vessels: treat as a passenger vessel any vessel having berth or stateroom accommodations for more than 399 passengers and require that such a vessel be equipped with a voyage data recorder, H8051 [15SE]

South Carolina: I-73 corridor construction project funding, H1051 [9MR]

———tribute to cycling organizations for efforts to promote bicycle safety, H9477 [2NO]

States: modify calculation of receipt of Federal toll credits for any local, State, or private funds contributed to a toll project, H1302, H1303, H1305 [10MR]

———permit States to enact anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts, H1042 [9MR], H1273-H1276, H1305 [10MR], E446 [16MR]

———program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, H1041, H1042 [9MR], H4114-H4118 [26MY]

———subtract amounts received in high-priority programs from surface transportation program formula totals, H1311-H1313 [10MR]

Steamtown National Historic Site: anniversary, E1420 [1JY]

Surface Transportation Board: authorizing appropriations to enhance railroad competition (H.R. 2047), E848 [3MY], E875-E877 [4MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for gasoline and diesel fuel used in highway vehicles for nonbusiness purposes (H.R. 2893), E1227 [14JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (H.R. 807), H1424 [15MR], E234 [15FE]

———impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, establish the Consumer Energy Assistance Trust Fund, and provide for a rebate to energy consumers (H.R. 4263), E2309 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas, allow tax credit for purchases of fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, and provide grants for mass transit (H.R. 2070), E867 [4MY]

———provide a credit for the transportation of food for charitable purposes (H.R. 1954), E1921 [21SE]

———provide incentives for alternative fuels and motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (H.R. 1744), E724 [21AP]

Terrorism: increase penalties for terrorist attacks against railroad carriers and mass transportation systems on land, on water, or through the air, H6214, H6255, H6256 [21JY]

Transportation Security Administration: liability protections relative to security screening opt-out program for airport operators allowing the hiring of private screeners, H8697 [6OC]

———notify passengers flying on a plane carrying uninspected cargo, H3445 [18MY]

———passenger and checked baggage screening systems funding, H3386 [17MY], H3452 [18MY]

———Registered Traveler pilot program continuation, H8690 [6OC]

———repeal the security screening opt-out program for airport operators allowing the hiring of private screeners (H.R. 3172), E1434 [1JY]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, H5642, H5643 [12JY], H5746, H5747 [13JY], H5917 [18JY], H6209, H6211-H6215 [21JY], E1452 [11JY], E1508 [15JY]

———condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (H. Res. 356), H5766-H5768 [13JY]

———moment of silence in memory of victims of bombings in London, H5808 [14JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, H4006 [25MY]

———authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for National Guard and Reserve veterans under the age of 60 and their dependents, H4003 [25MY]

———extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to disabled veterans and their dependents and authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for such veterans and their dependents (H.R. 1188), E1150 [7JN]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Metrorail system funding, H1049 [9MR]

Wilkens, Hubert: OATS, Inc., Safe Driver Award recipient, E2572 [17DE]

Remarks in Senate

Acadia National Park: acquire certain private lands, provide an intermodal transportation center, and extend the advisory commission (S. 1154), S6052 [26MY], S13053 [16NO]

Alaska: establish Denali transportation system, S5061 [12MY]

American Beverage Licensees (organization): advertising campaign designed to stop charitable donations by General Motors Corp. to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization), S2232-S2234 [8MR]

Amtrak: funding, S2694-S2706 [15MR], S2793, S2794 [16MR], S2954 [17MR], S11628 [20OC]

———reauthorize, S12193, S12196-S12197 [2NO], S12308 [3NO]

Appropriations: earmarking of funds for specific projects in surface transportation legislation, S9398 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding, S2911-S2914, S2929 [17MR], S3729 [15AP]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S4177 [25AP]-S4230, S4237, S4242 [26AP], S4351, S4370, S4373-S4378, S4380-S4384 [27AP], S4452-S4461, S4465-S4475 [28AP], S4614, S4622-S4628, S4636, S4637, S4639, S4640 [9MY], S4849-S4859 [10MY], S4896-S4929 [11MY], S5014-S5029, S5037-S5046, S5052-S5062 [12MY], S5188-S5190 [13MY], S5197-S5215 [16MY], S5253, S5254, S5256-S5282 [17MY], S5433, S5434 [18MY], S6060, S6061 [26MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report, S9360, S9398-S9418, S9442-S9444 [29JY], S11913 [26OC]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S9384 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 226), S9330 [29JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), motion to proceed, S4162-S4164, S4169 [25AP], S4230-S4237 [26AP]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), unanimous-consent agreement, S4473, S4526 [28AP], S5254 [17MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 732), S3314 [6AP]

Arkansas: highway construction funding, S5434 [18MY]

———transportation projects funding, S9404 [29JY]

Armed Forces: authorize travel and transportation for families of members hospitalized in the U.S. for non-serious illnesses or injuries incurred or aggravated in a contingency operation, S3998, S3999 [20AP], S4090 [21AP], S12809 [15NO]

Aviation: clarify the definition of rural airports (S. 170), S579 [26JA]

———improve air cargo security, S8174, S8176 [13JY], S8251 [14JY]

Bridges: repair and maintenance funding, S4381 [27AP]

Budget: provide flexibility to consider all available funding options for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, S2894, S2932 [17MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, S6721 [16JN]

California: transportation projects funding, S9404 [29JY]

Cargo transportation: improve cargo security (S. 2008), S12840-S12844, S12871 [15NO], S13065 [16NO]

Civil rights: anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society (H. Con. Res. 208), S13409 [18NO]

Colleges and universities: Illinois basin coal research and development funding, S7460 [28JN]

Colorado: transportation projects funding, S9403 [29JY]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): regulations amendments, S2234 [8MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S6076 [6JN], S7880 [1JY], S9249 [28JY]

Connecticut: transportation projects funding, S9412 [29JY]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (S. 808), S3683-S3685 [14AP]

———promote, S2946 [17MR]

Consumers: improve consumer protection through regulation of the household goods moving industry, S5268, S5269 [17MY], S13324 [18NO]

Copyrights: amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity (S. 1785), S10600 [28SE], S13412 [18NO]

Crime: increase penalties for terrorism against mass transportation and railroads and provide law enforcement with the tools to combat and prevent such attacks (S. 629), S8242 [13JY]

Dept. of Defense: development of a lightweight, portable system to establish temporary airport systems in the field, S11253 [7OC]

———prohibit funding for the development, deployment, or operation of a Federal web-based travel system, S11082, S11083 [5OC], S11182-S11185 [6OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assess and reduce vulnerabilities of general aviation airports and aircraft, S8182 [13JY]

———hazardous materials shipments identification and tracking funding, S8175, S8176 [13JY], S8252 [14JY]

———issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials (S. 1256), S6743 [16JN]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 1193), S6168 [7JN]

———provide for coordination and use of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (S. 1986), S12615 [9NO]

———require report on port security grant programs, S8126-S8128 [12JY]

———seaports security funding, S2835 [16MR]

Dept. of Transportation: Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program allocation modification, S5269-S5271 [17MY]

———Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program funding, S9403, S9405, S9442-S9444 [29JY]

———establish a National Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Program (S. 563), S2263 [8MR]

———highway safety programs funding, S4622, S4624 [9MY]

———improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at railroad grade crossings, S5267 [17MY]

———improve safety and reduce traffic congestion at railroad grade crossings (S. 197), S605 [26JA]

———issue regulations to reduce the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (S. 1948), S12129 [1NO]

———make emergency airport improvement project grants-in-aid for repairs and costs related to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (S. 1786), S10624 [28SE]

———notify State and local governments that federally certified minority contractors are automatically certified for State and local contracts receiving Federal funding, S4636, S4637 [9MY]

———provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol (S. 257), S887 [2FE]

———Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Program funding, S13319 [18NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program (S. 996), S4939 [11MY]

Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: anniversary, S11915 [26OC], S12351 [3NO]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (S. 1018), S5106 [12MY]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 326), S13417 [18NO]

Ecology and environment: encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S.J. Res. 5), S1557 [16FE], S1708 [18FE]

———importance of planning and environmental mitigation in transportation projects, S5188, S5189 [13MY]

Education: provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (S. 1311), S7378 [24JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to practicality and feasibility of transfer of students from certain schools (S. 696), S3203 [5AP]

Employment: prohibit States from imposing a discriminatory commuter tax on nonresidents (S. 479), S1872 [1MR]

EPA: establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions, S6790-S6794 [20JN], S6900-S6902 [21JN]

———establish national and State-level grant and loan programs to promote the reduction of diesel emissions (S. 1265), S6761 [16JN]

———require motor carriers to comply with vehicle emission performance standards, S5269 [17MY]

FAA: preserve Essential Air Service Program (S. 217), S670 [31JA]

———repeal perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and LaGuardia Airport (S. 1599), S9519 [29JY]

———safety programs funding, S13627 [15DE]

Federal employees: extend relocation expenses test programs (S. 2146), S14312 [21DE]

Federal Railroad Administration: make welded rail and tank car improvements (S. 763), S3486 [12AP]

FTC: conduct investigation to determine whether market manipulation is contributing to higher gasoline prices, S4918-S4920 [11MY]

Gunn, David: firing of Amtrak president, S12601 [9NO], S12835 [15NO]

Hazardous substances: transport research projects funding, S5208 [16MY]

Hurricanes: provide for reconstruction, replacement, and improvement of infrastructure in the Gulf Coast States (S. 1836), S11226 [6OC]

Investments: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation, S5214 [16MY]

———provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (S. 428), star print, S2873 [16MR]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Harley-Davidson, Inc., factory, S2002 [3MR]

Lincoln Highway: anniversary, S9155 [27JY]

Maryland: transportation projects funding, S9404, S9415 [29JY]

Mascoutah, IL: designate MidAmerica St. Louis Airport as a port of entry, S8188, S8189 [13JY]

———designate Mid-American St. Louis Airport as a port of entry, S11901 [26OC]

Mass transit: improve public transportation, S4384 [27AP]

Motor vehicles: application of excise taxes to certain vehicles, S9403 [29JY]

———improve child safety (S. 561), S2263 [8MR]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S621 [31JA]

———include Government safety information on new vehicle stickers (S. 560), S2263 [8MR]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S6630, S6631 [15JN], S7251-S7262 [23JN], S7465 [28JN]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (S. 889), S4133-S4135 [21AP]

———limit liability of renting and leasing companies for negligence caused by operators of rented or leased vehicles, S5433 [18MY]

———make certain funding to States dependent upon the existence and enforcement of motorcycle helmet laws, S4915-S4917 [11MY]

———require accurate fuel economy testing procedures, S5253 [17MY]

———require an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles and revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles (S. 1994), S12685, S12686 [10NO]

———State safety belt incentive grant eligibility, S5042, S5054-S5059 [12MY], S5256, S5264, S5265 [17MY]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services, S9415 [29JY]

———provide mass transit services (S. 890), S4151-S4153 [22AP]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S7968 [11JY], S14234 [21DE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 378), S1419 [15FE], S1500-S1502 [16FE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1032), S5168 [12MY]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers, S3540 [13AP], S3645 [14AP], S3802 [18AP], S3977, S4001-S4004 [20AP], S4629 [9MY], S4815, S4819, S4822-S4826, S4829-S4831, S4833-S4848 [10MY]

———improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), S3124 [4AP]

———improve transportation security (S. 1052), S5306-S5309 [17MY]

New Mexico: transportation projects funding, S9409 [29JY]

Petroleum: economic impact of increasing oil prices, S621 [31JA], S2056 [4MR], S2112 [7MR], S3350 [7AP], S3366 [11AP], S3961 [20AP], S7458 [28JN]

———gasoline price levels, S3366 [11AP], S3961 [20AP], S9624, S9625 [6SE], S9696, S9716 [7SE], S11188 [6OC], S12045 [28OC], S12285 [3NO]

———lower burden of gasoline prices on the U.S. economy and circumvent efforts of OPEC to reap windfall oil profits (S. 847), S3957 [19AP], S4038 [20AP], S11191-S11194 [6OC]

———provide Presidential authority to temporarily freeze the price of gasoline and other refined products, S9717 [7SE]

———provide Presidential authority to temporarily freeze the price of gasoline and other refined products (S. 1629), S9736 [7SE]

Philadelphia, PA: marine cargo terminal construction funding, S3971-S3973 [20AP]

Power resources: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) research and development funding, S7460 [28JN]

———national energy policy relative to effect of hurricanes and other natural disasters on the oil supply, S10334 [22SE]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, S5018, S5025 [12MY]

———provide for Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) refueling capability at refueling stations to promote energy security and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (S. 918), S4405 [27AP]

Railroads: enhance competition in order to improve service and rates (S. 919), S4407, S4408 [27AP]

———ensure safe and secure transportation of extremely hazardous materials (S. 773), S3560 [13AP]

———exclude solid waste disposal from the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (S. 1607), S9531, S9532 [29JY]

———increase rail transportation security, S8170 [13JY]

———increase rail transportation security (S. 1379), S7992 [11JY]

———New Jersey Trans-Hudson Midtown Corrider project funding, S9360 [29JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S3353 [7AP]

Roads and highways: allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 129), S317 [24JA]

———allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (S. 553), S2255 [8MR]

———amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (S. 95), S260 [24JA]

———complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (S. 514), S2023-S2025 [3MR]

———establish a safe routes to school program, S4253 [26AP]

———establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and media campaigns to reduce drunken driving and increase seatbelt use (S. 565), S2263 [8MR]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2566), S5962 [26MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3104), S7786 [30JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3332), S8499 [19JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), S8712 [21JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3377), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 212), S8714 [21JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3453), unanimous-consent agreement, S9202 [27JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3512), S9418 [29JY]

———extend Corridor O of the Appalachian Development Highway System from its current southern terminus at I-68 near Cumberland, MD, to Corridor H, which stretches from Weston, WV, to Strasburg, VA (S. 719), S3288 [6AP]

———identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (S. 169), S578 [26JA]

———improve the highway safety improvement program and require States to make public information on dangerous intersections (S. 562), S2263 [8MR]

———improve traffic safety by discouraging the use of traffic signal preemption transmitters (S. 564), S2263 [8MR]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (S. 762), S3484-S3486 [12AP]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 168), S578 [26JA]

———permit States to carry out surface transportation program projects on local roads to improve safety concerns (S. 248), S752 [1FE]

———provide for designation of Indian scenic byways, S4244, S4245 [26AP]

———provide from the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (S. 690), S3151 [4AP]

———reform formula used to allocate Federal highway funds to States by considering interstate truck traffic and weather statistics, S5052 [12MY]

———repeal certain highway stormwater discharge mitigation program requirements, S4453-S4459, S4461, S4470-S4475 [28AP]

———study the construction and designation of a new interstate from Savannah, GA, to Knoxville, TN (S. 459), S1720 [18FE]

———use of steel grid reinforced concrete decking in construction, S5268 [17MY], S9402 [29JY]

Safety: improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety, S4921-S4928 [11MY], S5277 [17MY]

———improve safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety (S. 794), S3664 [14AP]

———increase rail and public transportation security, S7977, S7978 [11JY], S8176-S8178, S8185, S8189-S8191 [13JY], S8255-S8268, S8284 [14JY]

Senate: legislative priorities, S376 [25JA], S9097 [27JY]

Shipping industry: improve intermodal shipping container transportation security (S. 376), S1415 [15FE]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (S. 638), S2850 [16MR]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 913), S4401-S4403 [27AP]

States: permit States to enact anti-corruption laws restricting political contributions intended to influence awarding of public contracts, S4907-S4915 [11MY], S5273 [17MY]

———program funding relative to minimum rate of return for donor States, S4236 [26AP], S5206-S5208 [16MY], S5268, S5278 [17MY], S9402, S9407 [29JY]

———prohibit collection of tolls on interstate highways built with taxpayer funds, S4855, S4856 [10MY], S5274 [17MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: authorize draw down of oil reserves to lower gasoline price levels, S6809, S6810 [20JN], S6994-S6997 [22JN]

Taxation: allow a credit for rural commuters, S5027-S5029 [12MY]

———application of certain regulations to prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes, S5268 [17MY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies, S9356 [29JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 971), S4585 [28AP]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits, S5059 [12MY]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (S. 84), S255 [24JA]

———exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes (S. 171), S579 [26JA]

———extend authorization for use of Highway Trust Funds and add the volumetric ethanol excise tax, S5201 [16MY]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers, S12926-S12934, S12936 [16NO], S13078, S13080, S13094, S13098-S13102, S13117, S13128 [17NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and rebate the tax collected back to consumers (S. 1631), S9717 [7SE], S9821 [8SE], S9999 [14SE], S10419 [26SE], S11094 [5OC], S12045 [28OC], S12063-S12065 [31OC], S12601 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on crude oil and use proceeds to provide a consumer rebate, fund LIHEAP, provide incentives for manufacture of energy efficient vehicles, and support funding of highway projects (S. 1981), S12556 [9NO]

———impose windfall profit tax on oil and natural gas and appropriate the proceeds for LIHEAP, S12471 [8NO], S13097, S13098, S13125 [17NO], S13339 [18NO]

———income tax exclusion for certain gasoline costs of rural carpools, S6992-S6994 [22JN]

———promote parity between employer-provided parking and mass transit benefits, S5211 [16MY]

———provide energy tax incentives, S2972 [17MR]

Transportation Security Administration: funding, S1383-S1385 [15FE]

Trucking industry: commercial driver training programs funding, S5280 [17MY]

United Kingdom: condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, S8285 [14JY]

———condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims (S. Res. 193), S7974 [11JY], S8207 [13JY]

Utah: transportation projects funding, S9410 [29JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 58), S241 [24JA]

Wisconsin: transportation projects funding, S9411 [29JY]

Reports

Peaking of World Oil Production—Impacts, Mitigation, and Risk Management: Robert L. Hirsch, Science Applications International Corp., H10481-H10496 [16NO]

Reports filed

Acadia National Park Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1154) (S. Rept. 109-151), S11558 [19OC]

Amtrak Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1630) (H. Rept. 109-280), H10037 [8NO]

Anniversary of Rosa Parks' Refusal To Give Up Her Seat on the Bus and Subsequent Desegregation of American Society: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Con. Res. 208) (H. Rept. 109-193), H6932 [27JY]

Complete the Codification of U.S. Code Title Relative to Shipping: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1442) (H. Rept. 109-170), H5912 [14JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 399) (H. Rept. 109-212), H7556 [28JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 140) (H. Rept. 109-14), H1022 [8MR]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 144) (H. Rept. 109-15), H1263 [9MR]

Consideration of H.R. 418, REAL ID Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 109-3), H409 [8FE]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 75) (H. Rept. 109-4), H520 [9FE]

Consideration of H.R. 3514, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part VI: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 109-214), H7556 [28JY]

Delaware River Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1412) (H. Rept. 109-137), H4654 [16JN]

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1265) (S. Rept. 109-133), S9727 [7SE]

Extend Certain Highway-Related Taxes and Trust Funds: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 996) (H. Rept. 109-13), H1022 [8MR]

Federal Public Transportation Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 907), S4257 [26AP]

———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 907) (S. Rept. 109-62), S4545 [28AP]

Highway Reauthorization and Excise Tax Simplification Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1230) (S. Rept. 109-82), S6481 [14JN]

Maritime Administration Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2029) (S. Rept. 109-183), S13160 [17NO]

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1516) (S. Rept. 109-143), S11476 [18OC]

Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 2032), S13160 [17NO]

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1631) (H. Rept. 109-314), H11032 [18NO]

Recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for National Safe Boating Week Promotion Efforts: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 109-90), H3767 [23MY]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 378), S4108 [21AP]

Road Carriers and Mass Transportation Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 629), S4184 [25AP]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 732) (S. Rept. 109-53), S3277 [6AP]

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 109-203), H7555 [28JY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 399, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 393) (H. Rept. 109-199), H6932 [27JY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 401, Consideration of H.R. 3514, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part VI: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 400) (H. Rept. 109-213), H7556 [28JY]

Surface Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 109-120), S9466 [29JY]

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 109-12), H988 [7MR], H1022 [8MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9429, H9430 [31OC]

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act: American Federation of Government Employees, S5107 [12MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3), S5037 [12MY]

National security: improve security for driver's licenses and identity documents, amend immigration laws to prevent entry of terrorists, and ensure completion of certain border barriers (H.R. 418), consideration (H. Res. 71), H438 [9FE]

Statements

Gas Price Spike Act: Representative Kucinich, E2128 [19OC]

Improve Security for Driver's Licenses and Identity Documents: National Conference of State Legislatures, H450 [9FE]

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users Budget Statement, S4904-S4906 [11MY]

Summaries

Securing Transportation Energy Efficiency for Tomorrow (STREET) Act (H.R. 722), E193 [9FE]

Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (H.R. 3): Committee on Commerce (Senate) Titles Relative to Motor Carrier Safety, Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Household Goods, and Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, S4624 [9MY]

Tables

Budget authority levels in Inhofe substitute amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5280 [17MY]

Comparison of formula highway funds by State, S2912 [17MR]

Deficit effect of Inhofe substitute amendment to H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, S5280 [17MY]

States' rate of return compared to Dept. of Transportation apportionment, S9401 [29JY]

Structurally deficient bridges by State, S4402 [27AP]

Texts of

Energy Policy Act (1992), S2946 [17MR]

H. Con. Res. 208, anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus and subsequent desegregation of American society, H7881 [14SE]

H. Con. Res. 212, technical corrections to H.R. 3377, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part IV, H6309 [21JY]

H. Con. Res. 226, correction in enrollment of H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H7035 [28JY]

H. Con. Res. 273, Montgomery, AL, bus boycott anniversary, H11052 [6DE]

H. Res. 71, consideration of H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H437 [9FE]

H. Res. 75, consideration of H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H527 [10FE]

H. Res. 140, consideration of H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H1035 [9MR]

H. Res. 144, consideration of H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H1272 [10MR]

H. Res. 243, recognize the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council for National Safe Boating Week promotion efforts, H3737 [23MY]

H. Res. 309, reopening of Beartooth All-American Highway from Red Lodge, MT, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, H4322 [9JN]

H. Res. 356, condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, H5766 [13JY]

H. Res. 399, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H7570 [29JY]

H.R. 3, Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act, S5582-S5714 [20MY]

H.R. 3, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H1055-H1184 [9MR]

H.R. 418, REAL ID Act, H536-H540 [10FE]

H.R. 1412, Delaware River Protection Act, H5197 [27JN]

H.R. 1442, complete the codification of U.S. Code title relative to shipping, H10247-H10311 [16NO]

H.R. 2566, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H4047-H4050 [25MY]

H.R. 3104, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part II, H5557-H5560 [30JN]

H.R. 3332, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part III, H6088-H6091 [19JY]

H.R. 3377, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part IV, H6270-H6273 [21JY]

H.R. 3453, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part V, H6879-H6882 [27JY]

H.R. 3512, Surface Transportation Extension Act Part VI, H7570 [29JY]

S. 58, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S241 [24JA]

S. 84, exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation, S255 [24JA]

S. 95, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act, S575-S577 [26JA]

S. 104, provide tax-exempt financing of highway projects and rail-truck transfer facilities, S263 [24JA]

S. 129, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S317-S319 [24JA]

S. 168, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S578 [26JA]

S. 169, identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor, S579 [26JA]

S. 170, clarify the definition of rural airports, S580 [26JA]

S. 171, exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes, S580 [26JA]

S. 217, Essential Air Service Preservation Act, S670 [31JA]

S. 248, Surface Transportation Adaptability To Ensure Safety (STATES) Act, S753 [1FE]

S. 257, Dept. of Transportation grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol, S887 [2FE]

S. 376, Intermodal Shipping Container Security Act, S1415-S1417 [15FE]

S. 428, Build America Bonds Act, S1643-S1647 [17FE]

S. 479, Nonresident Income Tax Freedom Act, S1873 [1MR]

S. 553, allow State exceptions to Federal guidelines on use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles, S2256 [8MR]

S. 560, Stars on Cars Act, S2266 [8MR]

S. 561, Safe Kids and Cars Act, S2266 [8MR]

S. 562, Safe Streets and Highways Act, S2266-S2269 [8MR]

S. 563, Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Act, S2269 [8MR]

S. 564, Safe Intersections Act, S2269 [8MR]

S. 565, Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Campaign Act, S2270 [8MR]

S. 638, Ferry Transportation Enhancement Act, S2851 [16MR]

S. 690, American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program Act, S3151 [4AP]

S. 696, Rural Schools Geography Act, S3204 [5AP]

S. 762, Highway Funding Equity Act, S3485 [12AP]

S. 763, Welded Rail and Tank Car Safety Improvement Act, S3486 [12AP]

S. 773, Extremely Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Act, S3561 [13AP]

S. 808, encourage conservation of energy through bicycling, S3684 [14AP]

S. 816, establish Dept. of Homeland Security position of Northern Border Coordinator, S3748 [15AP]

S. 889, Automobile Fuel Economy Act, S4133 [21AP]

S. 890, Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S4153-S4155 [22AP]

S. 913, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S4401 [27AP]

S. 918, E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act, S4406 [27AP]

S. 1018, Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act, S5107 [12MY]

S. 1052, Transportation Security Improvement Act, S5309-S5321 [17MY]

S. 1154, Acadia National Park Improvement Act, S13054 [16NO]

S. 1256, Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act, S6744-S6746 [16JN]

S. 1265, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, S6762 [16JN]

S. 1311, Bus Utility and Safety in School Transportation Opportunity and Purchasing Act, S7378 [24JN]

S. 1379, Rail Security Act, S7992-S7996 [11JY]

S. 1599, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act, S9519 [29JY]

S. 1607, Solid Waste Environmental Regulation Clarification Affecting Railroads Act, S9532 [29JY]

S. 1629, Hurricane Katrina Emergency Temporary Energy Price Freeze Act, S9736 [7SE]

S. 1648, Automobile Fuel Efficiency Improvements Act, S9877-S9879 [9SE]

S. 1785, amend vessel hull design copyright protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity, S13412 [18NO]

S. 1785, amend vessel hull design protection laws to clarify distinction between hull and deck and provide factors for protection of a revised design and guidance for assessment of similarity, S10600 [28SE]

S. 1786, Dept. of Transportation emergency airport improvement project grants-in-aid for repairs and costs related to damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, S10624 [28SE], H8654 [6OC]

S. 1851, require replacement tires to meet standards for tires on new vehicles including fuel economy, S11236 [6OC]

S. 1981, Windfall Profits Tax Act, S12611-S12613 [9NO]

S. Con. Res. 71, require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals, S13682 [15DE]

S. Res. 193, condemn terrorist bombings in London and express condolences to the families of the victims, S7975, S7997 [11JY]

S. Res. 318, Drive Safer Sunday, S13183 [17NO]

S. Res. 326, Drive Safer Sunday, S13398, S13417 [18NO]

S.J. Res. 5, encourage reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S1558 [16FE]