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Senate amendments to H.R. 22—Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 [DRIVE Act]

Senate amendment to H.R. 22 - Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 [DRIVE Act]

Hearing Information

General Debate Meeting Information

Monday, November 2, 2015 - 5:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »

Amendment Consideration Meeting Information

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 3:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »

Amendment Deadline

Friday, October 30, 2015 - 2:00pm View Announcement »

Bill Text

Text of the Senate amendments to H.R. 22PDFXML

Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 [ DRIVE Act ] (engrossed Senate amendment)

Rules Committee Print 114-32PDFXML

Showing the text of H.R. 3763, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, as ordered reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with modifications
        ::  Summary of modifications contained in Rules Committee Print 114-32  PDF

Hearing Documents

Rule PDF

H. Res. 507PDFXML

Text of Amendment to H. Res. 507 PDF

Rules Committee Print 114-33, referred to in the amendment to H. Res. 507 PDF

H. Rept. 114-325PDF

Rule PDF

H. Res. 512 PDF

H. Rept. 114-326PDF

Rule Information

GENERAL DEBATE RULE
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE on Monday, November 2, 2015.

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 507: 
Agreed to by record vote 248-171, after agreeing to H. Amdt. 733 by voice vote and the previous quesiton by voice vote of 241-178, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

MANAGERS:Woodall/McGovern

1. Provides for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 22.

2. Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the Senate amendment.

4. Provides that the amendment printed in part A of the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted.

5. Section 2 provides that an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-32 shall be in order, shall be considered as pending, shall be considered as read, shall not be debatable, shall not be subject to amendment except for the amendments printed in part B of the Rules Committee report, and shall not be subject for a demand for the division of the question.

6. Makes in order only the further amendments printed in part B of the Rules Committee report. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.

7. Waives all points of order against the amendments consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-32 and the amendments printed in part B of the Rules Committee report.

8. Section 3 provides that at the conclusion of consideration of the amendments printed in the Rules Committee report, no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

9. Section 4 provides that on any legislative day during the period from November 6, 2015, through November 13, 2015: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.

10. Section 5 provides that the Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 4.

11. Section 6 provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of November 5, 2015 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for the Department of Defense.

AMENDMENT CONSIDERATION RULE
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 512: 
Agreed to by record vote of 243-183, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote by 241-183, on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.

MANAGERS: Woodall/Polis

1. Provides for further consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 22 under a structured rule.

2. Section 2 makes in order only the further amendments to the amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-32 printed in part A of the Rules Committee report and amendments en bloc. Each further amendment printed in part A of the report shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before action thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.

3. Provides that it shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in part A of the report not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.

4. Waives all points of order against the further amendments printed in part A of the report and amendments offered en bloc.

5. Section 3 makes in order only those further amendments to the Senate amendment, as amended, printed in part B of the Rules Committee report. Each such further amendment shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before action thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question.

6. Waives all points of order against the further amendments printed in part B of the report.

7. Section 4 provides that if the Committee of the Whole reports the Senate amendment, as amended, back to the House with multiple amendments, the question of their adoption shall be put to the House en gros and without division of the question.

8. Provides that if the Committee of the Whole reports the Senate amendment, as amended, back to the House without further amendment or the question of adoption of amendments en gros fails, no further consideration of the Senate amendments shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.

9. Section 5 provides that the Chair may postpone further consideration of the Senate amendments in the House to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.

10. Section 6 provides that upon adoption of the further amendment or amendments in the House: (1) a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the text, as amended, with such further amendment or amendments shall be considered as adopted; (2) the Clerk shall engross the action of the House as a single amendment in the nature of a substitute; (3) a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the title shall be considered as adopted; and (4) it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 22 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.

11. Section 7 provides that the chair of the Committee on Armed Services may insert in the Congressional Record not later than November 16, 2015, such material as he may deem explanatory of defense authorization measures for the fiscal year 2016.

Amendments (click each header to sort table by that column)

AMENDMENTS TO TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS
Drafted to Rules Committee Print 114-32

#Version #Sponsor(s)PartySummaryStatus
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#1Version 1King, Steve (IA), Duncan (SC), Foxx (NC), Amash (MI), Franks (AZ)RepublicanRequires that none of the funds made available by this Act may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the prevailing rate wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon ActMade In Order
#2Version 2Kirkpatrick (AZ)DemocratRevised Increases safety by allowing additional states that have passed distracted driving legislation to qualify for incentive grant fundingMade In Order
#3Version 1Nolan (MN), Crawford (AR)Bi-PartisanPermits “covered logging vehicles”- which are considered raw or unfinished forest products including logs, pulpwood, biomass, or wood chips - that have a gross vehicle weight of no more than 99,000 pounds and has no less than six-axles to operate on a 24.152 mile segment of I-35 in Minnesota.Made In Order
#4Version 1Guinta (NH)RepublicanRequires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to understand the purchasing power of a federal highway dollar and quantifying the things that weaken it, such as labor and environmental regulations and other inefficiencies that cause delays and drive up the cost of projects. Made In Order
#5Version 3Adams (NC)DemocratRevised Clarifies minority groups to be targeted in human resources outreach and brings bill text in line with existing law in Title V.Made In Order
#6Version 1Duncan (TN), Paulsen (MN)RepublicanClarifies that motor carriers who have not been prioritized for a compliance review by FMCSA due to their safe operations are equal in safety status to “satisfactory” rated carriers. Made In Order
#7Version 1Rooney (FL)RepublicanProvides that a state may allow, by special permit, the operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 95,000 pounds for the hauling of livestock. The cost of a special permit may not exceed $200 per year for a livestock trailer.Made In Order
#8Version 2Hartzler (MO), Hudson (NC)RepublicanRevised Repeals the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to approve as part of the construction of federal-aid highways the costs of landscape and scenic enhancements. The amendment does not repeal the encouragement of integrated vegetation management practices, or the encouraged development of habitat and forage for Monarch butterflies, other native pollinators. Made In Order
#9Version 1Duffy (WI), Ribble (WI)RepublicanIncreases weight limit restrictions for logging vehicles on a 13-mile stretch of I-39 to match Wisconsin state law.Made In Order
#10Version 2DelBene (WA), Foxx (NC)Bi-PartisanRevised Requires a report on the Frontline Workforce Development Program for each fiscal year. The report would include an evaluation of the program and policy recommendations to improve program effectiveness.Made In Order
#11Version 1Lewis, John (GA)DemocratStrikes Section 339 (b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 and make construction of Type II noise barriers eligible for funds from the surface transportation block grant program.Made In Order
#12Version 1Lewis, John (GA)DemocratStrikes the graduated commercial driver’s license program language in H.R. 3763 and replaces it with a study on the safety of intrastate teen truck drivers. Made In Order
#13Version 1Napolitano (CA)DemocratRequires the Secretary to consult with States to determine whether there are safety hazards or concerns specific to a State that should be taken into account when developing the regulations called for in the bill for railroad carriers to maintain a comprehensive oil spill response plan.Made In Order
#14Version 1Van Hollen (MD), Beyer (VA)DemocratRemoves a federal preemption and restore the full right to regulate towing to states and localities. Made In Order
#15Version 1Johnson, Eddie Bernice (TX)DemocratStrikes the Department of Transportation's authority to redistribute unallocated TIFIA funds.Made In Order
#16Version 1Brownley (CA)DemocratIncreases the freight program small project set-aside from 10 percent to 20 percent.Made In Order
#17Version 1Rothfus (PA)RepublicanWithdrawn Permits a vehicle operated on an engine fueled by natural gas to exceed any vehicle weight limit (up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 82,000 pounds) by an amount that is equal to the difference between the weight attributable to the natural gas tank and fueling system and the weight of a comparable diesel tank and fueling system.Withdrawn
#18Version 1Lipinski (IL), Quigley (IL), Dold (IL), Davis, Rodney (IL)Bi-PartisanExpresses the Sense of Congress that Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is an eligible activity under the RRIF program.Made In Order
#19Version 1Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (AS), Sablan (MP)Bi-PartisanRequires the Secretary to allocate program funds made available to the territories according to quantifiable measures that are indicative of the surface transportation requirements of each of the territories.Made In Order
#20Version 1DeSaulnier (CA)DemocratDirects the U.S. Department of Transportation to study methods of inventorying roadside highway safety hardware devices (i.e. guardrails) for the purpose of improving in-service evaluation of these devices.Made In Order
#21Version 1DeSaulnier (CA)DemocratDirects states and metropolitan planning organizations to develop publicly available criteria to prioritize transportation projects.Made In Order
#22Version 2DeSaulnier (CA)DemocratRevised Directs USDOT to not award a contract to a contractor unless the contractor agrees to disclose its political spending. Submitted
#23Version 1DeSaulnier (CA), LaMalfa (CA)Bi-PartisanEstablishes a peer review group and a comprehensive risk management plan to prevent cost overruns and project delays for transportation megaprojects exceeding $2.5 billion.Made In Order
#24Version 1Moore, Gwen (WI)DemocratExpress the Sense of Congress that the Department of Transportation should better enforce its existing rules requiring that small businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals are promptly paid for work satisfactorily completed on federally funded transportation projects. Made In Order
#25Version 1Moore, Gwen (WI)DemocratRequires a GAO study on the impact of the changes made by MAP-21 to the Jobs Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program on the ability of low-income individuals served by JARC to use public transportation to get to work. Made In Order
#26Version 2Russell (OK)RepublicanRevised Prohibits Federal financial assistance to establish, maintain, operate, or otherwise support a streetcar service. This prohibition does not apply to contracts entered into before the date of enactment of this Act.Made In Order
#27Version 1Woodall (GA), Nolan (MN)Bi-PartisanWithdrawn Clarifies Hours of Service rules to ensure the exemption for utility service vehicles that are essential to maintaining critical infrastructure that impacts communities, businesses, emergency personnel, and government agencies. Withdrawn
#28Version 1Gibbs (OH), Napolitano (CA)Bi-PartisanRequires the Secretary of Transportation to study the methods State's use to procure culvert and storm sewer materials, and report their findings to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Made In Order
#29Version 1Ribble (WI), Schrader (OR), Rouzer (NC), Peterson (MN)Bi-PartisanGive states the option of increasing the truck weight limits on their Interstate Highways from 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds if the trucks are equipped with an additional sixth axle. Would not impact existing exemptions already enacted under the law.Made In Order
#30Version 2Duncan (TN)RepublicanRevised Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the safety of operations of a double-decker motorcoach equipped with a luggage carrier at the rear of the vehicle.Made In Order
#31Version 1Lawrence (MI)DemocratRequires the Interagency Coordination Council on Access and Mobility to submit a report to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation containing the final recommendations of the Council.Made In Order
#32Version 3Sablan (MP), Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (AS)Bi-PartisanRevised Allows ferry operations between U.S. territories or between a state and territory eligible for FBP funds.Made In Order
#33Version 1Schrader (OR)DemocratDesignates Interstate Route 205 in Oregon as a High Priority Corridor from its intersection with Interstate Route 5 to the Columbia River.Made In Order
#34Version 1Marino (PA)RepublicanWithdrawn Reauthorizes commercial vehicle traffic, pursuant to specified requirements and exceptions, on US Highway 209, a federally owned road within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Withdrawn
#35Version 1Larsen, Rick (WA)DemocratClarifies that federal law takes precedence in setting meal and rest duty breaks for interstate trucking operations.Submitted
#36Version 1Larsen, Rick (WA)DemocratCreates an expedited process for smaller TIFIA loans backed by local revenue sources, so they can be accessible to smaller cities and counties.Made In Order
#37Version 2Lipinski (IL), Dold (IL), Quigley (IL)Bi-PartisanRevised Adds transit oriented development as an eligible activity under the RRIF program. Submitted
#38Version 2Lipinski (IL), Comstock (VA)Bi-PartisanRevised Focuses existing efforts at the Department of Transportation conducting research to support automated and connected vehicle technologies.Submitted
#39Version 1Jenkins (KS)RepublicanWithdrawn Clarifies that pavement preservation projects are eligible under the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program and requires the Department of Transportation to include pavement preservation practices into its highway efficiency studies.Withdrawn
#40Version 1Denham (CA), Brown, Corrine (FL), Costello (PA), Ashford (NE)Bi-PartisanClarifies the intent of Congress and ensure the motor-carrier industry can operate under one standard when engaging in commerce. Pre-empts a patchwork of 50 different state meal and rest break laws to provide certainty for regional carriers doing business. Made In Order
#41Version 1Garrett (NJ)RepublicanRevised Establishes two pilot programs for states to opt out of the federal transportation programs. The programs would only go into effect if the Director of the Office of Management and Budget certifies that the pilot programs are deficit neutral.Submitted
#42Version 1Rothfus (PA)RepublicanExempts projects to reconstruct any road, highway, railway, bridge, or transit facility that is damaged by an emergency declared by the Governor of the State and concurred in by the Secretary of Homeland Security from any environmental reviews, approvals, licensing, and permit restrictions if reconstruction takes place in the same location and using the same design, capacity, and dimensions as before the emergency. Made In Order
#43Version 2Walz (MN), Lipinski (IL)DemocratRevised Initiates a study on the levels and structure of insurance for a railroad carrier transporting hazardous materials.Made In Order
#44Version 1Walz (MN)DemocratInitiates a study on the levels and structure of insurance for a railroad carrier transporting hazardous materials.Submitted
#45Version 2Walden (OR), Blumenauer (OR), Herrera-Beutler (WA), Graves, Garret (LA)Bi-PartisanRevised Clarifies that projects within National Scenic Areas, and projects to increase capacity of highway segments to improve mobility, are eligible for federal funding under Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects. Made In Order
#46Version 1Lowenthal (CA), Hahn (CA), Aguilar (CA)DemocratAllows funds incorrectly designated to the Interstate Maintenance Discretionary program in FY2010 to be made available under the Surface Transportation program.Submitted
#47Version 1Schweikert (AZ)RepublicanCreates a pilot program for reduction of department-owned vehicles and increase in use of ride-sharing services.Made In Order
#48Version 1Schweikert (AZ)RepublicanCreates a study and report on reducing the amount of vehicles in federal fleets and replacing necessary vehicles with ride-sharing services.Made In Order
#49Version 1Kirkpatrick (AZ)DemocratAuthorizes the Secretary to annually allocate funds to States for the maintenance of earthen school bus route on Native American reservations.Submitted
#50Version 2Graves, Garret (LA)RepublicanRevised Amends the nationally significant freight and highway projects program to allow consideration for projects to improve energy security and emergency evacuation routes. Made In Order
#51Version 1Brown, Corrine (FL), Titus (NV), Rice (SC)Bi-PartisanCreates a National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure which will advise the Secretary of Transportation on infrastructure needs related to the use of the nation’s intermodal transportation network to facilitate travel and tourism. Made In Order
#52Version 1Young, Don (AK), Kirkpatrick (AZ)Bi-PartisanWithdrawn Extends current reduced non-federal match requirements enjoyed by eligible States to the municipalities within those states that receive their FTA grant funding directly from the Federal Government.Withdrawn
#53Version 1Young, Don (AK), Cole (OK), Huffman (CA), Larsen, Rick (WA), Kilmer (WA), Kirkpatrick (AZ), Moore, Gwen (WI), Hastings, Alcee (FL), Lujan (NM)Bi-PartisanWithdrawn Allows the Secretary to restore to tribes the funds deducted from the Tribal Transportation Program as a result of the obligation limitation deduction, without reducing in any way the amount of unused obligation authority available to state DOT's. Withdrawn
#54Version 1Cohen (TN), LoBiondo (NJ), Langevin (RI)Bi-PartisanAllows local transit agencies that have demonstrated para-transit improvement activities the flexibility to use up to 20 percent of their Section 5307 funds. Made In Order
#55Version 1Esty (CT), Bustos (IL)DemocratRequires the Secretary of Transportation to provide a 30 day notice and comment period before issuing a Buy America waiver for highway, transit, and rail projects, and to publish a detailed explanation for each waiver in the Federal Register.Submitted
#56Version 1Moore, Gwen (WI)DemocratRequires the Department of Transportation to review its requirements regarding the gathering of state specific data regarding DBE payments and participation to ensure that current and previous data is being made publicly available so that progress in this area can be more easily tracked. Submitted
#57Version 1Moore, Gwen (WI)DemocratRequires the Secretary to prioritize funding in the discretionary bus and bus capital grant programs to applicants who will use the new equipment as part of efforts to attract new transit riders or to improve bus service so that transportation disadvantaged populations can have more reliable and timely access to employment centers, including those in suburban areas. Submitted
#58Version 2Moore, Gwen (WI)DemocratRevised Allows current teen traffic safety funding to be used to support school-based driver’s education classes that promote safe driving and help meet the state’s graduated driving license requirements, including behind the wheel training.Made In Order
#59Version 1Culberson (TX), Herrera-Beutler (WA), Green, Al (TX), Green, Gene (TX)Bi-PartisanProvides that if the applicant for federal funding is required to obtain voter approval before issuing debt for a new fixed guideway project, this amendment would require that applicant to include the following information on the ballot: the total cost of the project; the amount of debt to be incurred to finance the project; the mode of transportation; the route (including the beginning and end points of the proposed route); and duration of the project.Submitted
#60Version 1Crawford (AR), Nolan (MN)Bi-PartisanPermits specific vehicles to use a designated three-miles on U.S. 63 in Arkansas during daylight hours only. The exemption wold eliminate the need for construction of an access road and would qualify the entire road for the designation as Interstate 555.Made In Order
#61Version 1Crawford (AR), Ashford (NE)Bi-PartisanEstablishes a three-year pilot program to allow CDL license holders under the age of 21 years to operate vehicles transporting agricultural items across state lines within a 150-mile air radius. If the Department of Transportation finds no negative impact to safety the program will be made permanent. Submitted
#62Version 1Lipinski (IL), Comstock (VA)Bi-PartisanAllows the Department of Transportation to conduct research into freight transportation with an emphasis on increasing safety and efficiency. Submitted
#63Version 1Culberson (TX)RepublicanRequires local transit entity to have a debt to equity ratio of at least 1:1 in order to be eligible for federal funds.Made In Order
#64Version 3Cummings (MD)DemocratRevised Requires submission of a report on technologies for identifying track defects to improve rail safetyMade In Order
#65Version 1Hahn (CA), Cicilline (RI)DemocratDirects the Secretary to conduct a study of the feasibility, costs, and economic impact of burying power lines underground.Made In Order
#66Version 1Blumenauer (OR), Buchanan (FL)Bi-PartisanIncreases the number of states eligible for funding through the nonmotorized National Priority Safety Program, and double the funding for that program.Made In Order
#67Version 1Neugebauer (TX), Farenthold (TX), Bustos (IL)Bi-PartisanProvides an exemption for various drivers in the agriculture industry with Class A CDLs so that they would no longer need to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement to transport more than 118 gallons of fuel, up to 1,000 gallons.Made In Order
#68Version 1Carter, Buddy (GA)RepublicanIncreases the availability of funds for use in urbanized areas from 50 percent to 100 percent. Expands the ability to divert funds to critical infrastructure projects.Submitted
#69Version 1Carter, Buddy (GA)RepublicanWithdrawn Removes provisions under the Transportation Alternatives Program to allow for funding to be directed to more critical infrastructure projects.Withdrawn
#70Version 1Perry (PA)RepublicanIncreases from $2,000 to $1,500,000 the contract threshold requiring the locally prevailing wage rate to be paid to those employed on federally funded transportation projects. Submitted
#71Version 1Perry (PA)RepublicanIncreases from $2,000 to $150,000 the contract threshold requiring the locally prevailing wage rate to be paid to those employed on federally funded transportation projects. Submitted
#72Version 1Perry (PA)RepublicanPermits communities to draw down additional federal transit dollars to help subsidized expanded transit service provided by a private entity. The dollars drawn down could not be used to compete with any existing service in a given area and would only be used if the private investment is realized. Submitted
#73Version 1Fitzpatrick (PA)RepublicanAllows Veteran Owned Small Businesses to participate in an existing small business contracting program.Submitted
#74Version 1Fitzpatrick (PA)RepublicanClarifies that Section 130 funds may be used for projects that eliminate hazards posed by blocked grade crossings due to idling trains, such as when an ambulance or fire truck is blocked and unable to respond to an emergency. Made In Order
#75Version 1Ellison (MN), Grijalva (AZ), Waters (CA), Huffman (CA)DemocratDirects the Department of Transportation to create performance measures for transportation planning that would assess: transportation accessibility for low-income and minority populations and people with disabilities; cumulative increase in residents’ connection to jobs; and the variety of transportation choices available to users, such as public transportation, bike and pedestrian pathways, and roads and highways. Submitted
#76Version 1Farenthold (TX), Babin (TX), Green, Gene (TX)Bi-PartisanAllows for only certain trucks with current weight exemptions to be allowed to continue riding at those higher weight exemptions once certain segments of Texas State Highways are converted into Interstate 69.Made In Order
#77Version 2Napolitano (CA), Calvert (CA), Royce (CA)Bi-PartisanRevised Allows a public authority to apply for a waiver from the HOV degradation standard if the Secretary of Transportation determines that a waiver is in the best interest of the traveling public and the public authority has made a good faith effort to improve the performance of the HOV lane. The Secretary may require the public authority to take additional actions to improve the HOV lane.Made In Order
#78Version 1Hanna (NY), Maloney, Sean (NY)Bi-PartisanAdds a Sense of Congress that the engineering industry provides critical technical expertise, innovation, and local expertise to federal and state agencies to efficiently deliver surface transportation projects and urges the Secretary to reinforce these partnerships. Made In Order
#79Version 1Foster (IL)DemocratWithdrawn Eliminates the rural set-aside for the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects Competitive Grant.Withdrawn
#80Version 1Esty (CT), Quigley (IL)DemocratAuthorizes $270,000,000 to be used by qualifying railroad carriers to implement positive train control.Submitted
#81Version 1Foster (IL)DemocratAmends the federal-aid highway grant formula to be based on each state’s population rather than the previous year’s apportionment.Submitted
#82Version 3Foster (IL)DemocratRevised Adjusts the highway funding formula so that no individual state would receive more than 105 percent or less than 95 percent of the funds it contributed through both the Highway Trust Fund and transfers from General Revenue. Submitted
#83Version 1Moulton (MA)DemocratRequires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the implementation and efficacy of the European Train Control System to determine the feasibility of implementing such a system throughout the national rail network of the United States.Made In Order
#84Version 1Meng (NY), Cramer, Kevin (ND)Bi-PartisanAdds “consumer privacy protections” to the list of items that GAO must review when issuing its public assessment of the “organizational readiness of the Department to address autonomous vehicle technology challenges,” as required by section 6024 of the Rules Committee Print.Made In Order
#85Version 1Meng (NY), Love (UT)Bi-PartisanRequires the Secretary to revise the crash investigation data collection system to include additional data regarding child restraint systems whenever there are child occupants present in vehicle crashes. Made In Order
#86Version 1Meng (NY), Cramer, Kevin (ND)Bi-PartisanRequires that GAO perform a review of existing federal and state rules concerning school bus transportation of elementary and secondary school students, and issue recommendations on best practices for safe and reliable school bus transportation.Made In Order
#87Version 1Swalwell (CA), Schweikert (AZ)Bi-PartisanExpands the eligibility of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program to include innovative shared use mobility projects that can reduce congestion and improve air quality. Expands associated transit improvements to include those shared-use projects that directly enhance transit. Made In Order
#88Version 1Hurt (VA), Goodlatte (VA), Griffith (VA), Comstock (VA)RepublicanExpresses the sense of Congress that the entering into of an agreement or compact by 2 or more States, for cooperative effort and mutual assistance, would be beneficial to the development of an Interstate 73 corridor. Submitted
#89Version 2Heck, Denny (WA), Kilmer (WA)DemocratRevised Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a set of best practices for the installation and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure, and assist any state requesting help to develop a stormwater management plan by providing guidance based on those best practices.Made In Order
#90Version 1Capuano (MA)DemocratRequires State Railway-highway crossings safety action plans within one year to identify high risk and multiple-accident crossings with specific short-term, medium-term, and long-term initiatives to improve safety at such crossings, and identify any impediments to implementation. Every year after, the state would issue a report with updates and progress.Submitted
#91Version 1Capuano (MA)DemocratIncludes best practices related to labor relations in the list of best practices that the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau would develop. Submitted
#92Version 1Aguilar (CA)DemocratRequires that the DOT, in coordination with DOD, implement the recommendations of a report issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help veterans transition into civilian jobs driving commercial motor vehicles, including by obtaining commercial driver's license.Made In Order
#93Version 1Crawford (AR), Jenkins (KS), Ryan, Tim (OH), Johnson, Eddie Bernice (TX)Bi-PartisanPermits two light- or medium-duty trailers to be towed together, only when empty and being delivered to a retailed for sale, subject to length and weight limitations, and operated by professional CDL drivers.Made In Order
#94Version 1Takano (CA), Aguilar (CA)DemocratAllows for a program of eligible projects to count as a single project to meet the $100,000,000 threshold of project costs. Made In Order
#95Version 1Mullin, Markwayne (OK)RepublicanAllows bridge work to be done despite the presence of swallows if the bridge has a condition rating of 3 or less until a rulemaking has occurred, requires notification to the Secretary of Interior, and directs the Sec. of Interior to promulgate a rulemaking to allow for bridge work under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).Made In Order
#96Version 1Sanford (SC)RepublicanProhibits funding authorized by bill from going to any city that has a policy of restricting the sharing of information with federal immigration authorities or prohibits local law enforcement from gathering information about citizenship or immigration status. Submitted
#97Version 1Graves, Garret (LA), Richmond (LA)Bi-PartisanWithdrawn Clarifies that the nationally significant freight and highway projects program allow consideration for expanding capacity of 1-lane highway segments in large and mid-size metropolitan regions to increase mobility and alleviate severe bottleneck and congestion. Withdrawn
#98Version 1McKinley (WV)RepublicanEncourages recovery and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals and establish requirements for the proper management and disposal of coal combustion residuals that are protective of human health and the environment.Submitted
#99Version 1DeSaulnier (CA)DemocratClarifies that individuals who knowingly bypass, defeat, or render inoperative air pollution control parts or components in motor vehicles may be liable for criminal penaltiesSubmitted
#100Version 1Edwards (MD)DemocratSeeks to improve highway designs to better manage stormwater by moving up in the planning process from the end so that thought goes into how best to plan, design, and construct project effectively while also reducing costs.Made In Order
#101Version 1Edwards (MD), Comstock (VA)Bi-PartisanMakes transit-oriented development eligible for TIFIA and lowers the $50 million threshold that TIFIA currently requires to $10 million.Submitted
#102Version 1Edwards (MD), Comstock (VA)Bi-PartisanGives USDOT authority to appoint and oversee the fed board members to the WMATA board, while currently GSA has this responsibility.Made In Order
#103Version 1Hunter (CA), Vargas (CA), Denham (CA), Walters, Mimi (CA), Cárdenas , Tony (CA), Garamendi (CA), Aguilar (CA)Bi-PartisanRequires the Bureau of Indian Affairs to regularly update the comprehensive inventory of tribal transportation facilities to reflect current needs.Submitted
#104Version 1Hunter (CA), Vargas (CA), Walters, Mimi (CA), Denham (CA), Cárdenas , Tony (CA), Garamendi (CA), Aguilar (CA)Bi-PartisanAllows all roads that are defined as transportation facilities to be eligible for Indian Reservation Road (IRR) funding. Submitted
#105Version 1Hunter (CA)RepublicanFacilitates the supply of domestic aggregate for nationally significant freight and highway projects. Made In Order
#106Version 1Lipinski (IL), Davis, Rodney (IL), Pocan (WI), Reed (NY), McCollum (MN), Hanna (NY), Brady, Robert (PA), Hastings, Alcee (FL), Esty (CT), Garamendi (CA), Lowenthal (CA), Frankel (FL), Lieu (CA), Katko (NY), Bustos (IL)Bi-PartisanExempts certain welding trucks used in the pipeline industry from certain provisions under the FMCSR's. Made In Order
#107Version 1Barletta (PA), Lipinski (IL)Bi-PartisanRequires all legacy tank cars retrofit for continued Class 3 Flammable Liquid service to include enhanced top fittings protections for pressure relief valves. Made In Order
#108Version 2Babin (TX)RepublicanRevised Designates the Central Texas Corridor as the future Interstate Route I-14.Made In Order
#109Version 1Scott, Bobby (VA), Forbes (VA)Bi-PartisanIncludes a sense of Congress that the Department of Transportation should utilize modeling and simulation technology to analyze federally funded highway and public transit projects to ensure that these projects will increase transportation capacity and safety, alleviate congestion, reduce travel time and environmental impact, and are as cost effective as practicable.Made In Order
#110Version 2Lipinski (IL), Nadler (NY), Dold (IL)Bi-PartisanRevised Restores local flexibility for New Starts projects.Made In Order
#111Version 1Hurd (TX), Cuellar (TX), McCaul (TX)Bi-PartisanAllows the Governor of a State that shares a land border with Canada or Mexico to designate up to 5 percent of funds, made available to the State under subsection (d)(1)(B), for border infrastructure projects eligible under section 1303 of SAFETEA–LU.Submitted
#112Version 1Rice, Kathleen (NY)DemocratRequires states to strengthen graduated driver’s licensing requirements to be eligible for State Graduated Driver Licensing Incentive Grants. Made In Order
#113Version 2Ribble (WI), Hanna (NY), Cramer, Kevin (ND), Lipinski (IL)Bi-PartisanRevised Increases the air-mile radius from 50 air-miles to 75 air-miles for the transportation of construction materials and equipment, to satisfy the 24-hour reset period under Hours of Service rules. Gives states the ability to opt out of this increase if the distance is entirely included within the state’s borders.Made In Order
#114Version 2Norcross (NJ)DemocratRevised Requires the Federal Transit Administration to include light rail projects that connect low and moderate income census tract areas with Universities and Medical Institutions in their criteria, when evaluating light rail projects for funding.Submitted
#115Version 1Comstock (VA), Babin (TX), Beyer (VA), Connolly (VA)Bi-PartisanAmends 49 USC 5337(d)(1) to include those public transportation vehicles that operate on high-occupancy toll lanes that were converted from high-occupancy vehicle lanes during peak hours.Made In Order
#116Version 1Comstock (VA), Smith, Lamar (TX), Lipinski (IL)Bi-PartisanClarifies the restrictions placed on institutions applying for UTC grants, and broadens the paragraph on “Focused Research” for regional UTCs. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a 5-Year Transportation R&D Strategic Plan for FY 18 through FY 22. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology to conduct a traffic congestion study. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to submit a rail safety study to Congress. Made In Order
#117Version 2Massie (KY), Lofgren (CA), Eshoo (CA)Bi-PartisanRevised Allows the GSA to construct, install, and operate electric car charging stations on federal properties for use by employees. The construction, installation, and operation will be funded solely through user fees, so taxpayers will incur no cost.Made In Order
#118Version 1Calvert (CA)RepublicanIncreases the limit on 10 local governments with whom the State can exercise its authority to eliminate duplicative reviews to 25.Made In Order
#119Version 2Aguilar (CA), Calvert (CA), Costa (CA), Hahn (CA), Ruiz (CA), Cook (CA)Bi-PartisanRevised Asks the Secretary of Transportation to consider, when making grants under the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects, including contributions from voter-approved measures to fund transportation projects.Submitted
#120Version 1Newhouse (WA), Schrader (OR)Bi-PartisanDirects the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to establish a port performance statistics program, with quarterly reports to Congress. The program will collect basic uniform data on port performance and provide empirical visibility into how U.S. ports are operating, identify key congestion issues, and ensure U.S. commerce continues to flow efficiently.Made In Order
#121Version 1Frankel (FL)DemocratAdds a provision to the new broker-shipper hiring standard created by Section 5224 to prohibit the hiring of “high risk carriers” as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.Submitted
#122Version 1Waters (CA)DemocratClarifies that the City of Inglewood, California can use previously authorized highway funds to make street improvements in a prudent manner, consistent with the City’s current needs and priorities.Submitted
#123Version 1Waters (CA)DemocratProvides an emergency supplemental appropriation totaling $7.5 billion dollars over the next six years for job creation through investments in transportation infrastructure. Exempts the emergency supplemental appropriation from sequestration.Submitted
#124Version 1Waters (CA)DemocratPermits states with congressionally designated projects that are more than ten years old and that have had less than 10 percent of their funds obligated to use remaining amounts for certain other highway projects within the same city and state.Submitted
#125Version 1Frankel (FL)DemocratRequires Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores to remain publicly available during the National Research Council of the National Academies study of the CSA Program required by Section 5221.Submitted
#126Version 2Culberson (TX), Green, Al (TX), Green, Gene (TX)Bi-PartisanRevised Amends the HOT/HOV definition under FTA’s new “State of Good Repair Program” to make HOT lane miles eligible for calculation in the formula for state of good repair federal formula monies. Based on a similar provision in the Senate DRIVE Act, amends the Bus and Bus Facilities Formula program to create a discretionary program providing funding for buses. Provides flexibility in order to allow local transit entities to use savings from FFGA projects (i.e., remaining New Start dollars) for related projects that may not have been included in the original FFGA application. Would allow Houston METRO to count $587 million in local funds spent on the East End light rail line as the local matching credit for an already voter approved commuter rail line along 90A. Submitted
#127Version 1Frankel (FL)DemocratStrikes Section 5501 of the bill.Submitted
#128Version 1Bonamici (OR)DemocratDesignates the Oregon 99W Newberg-Dundee Bypass Route between Newberg, Oregon and Dayton, Oregon as a high priority corridor. Made In Order
#129Version 1Duffy (WI), Polis (CO)Bi-PartisanAssesses a fine to railroad companies for blocking railroad crossings due to an employee shift change.Submitted
#130Version 1Frankel (FL)DemocratRequires Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores to remain publicly available during the National Research Council of the National Academies study of the CSA Program required by Section 5221, adds a provision to the new broker-shipper hiring standard created by Section 5224 to prohibit the hiring of “high risk carriers” as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and removes several studies.Made In Order
#131Version 1Davis, Rodney (IL), Titus (NV), Rouzer (NC), Lipinski (IL), Frankel (FL), Edwards (MD), Rokita (IN), Bustos (IL), Moore, Gwen (WI)Bi-PartisanIncreases the share of existing Surface Transportation Program funds that are reserved for use in consultation with local jurisdictions and regional planning organizations. Increases the transparency of funds sub-allocated by the states for use in areas with populations of less than 200,000.Submitted
#132Version 1Davis, Rodney (IL), Lipinski (IL)Bi-PartisanAllows general freight to be carried by an automobile transporter on a backhaul trip only.Made In Order
#133Version 2Peters, Scott (CA)DemocratRevised Establishes a three year program to demonstrate and measure the feasibility of replacing Federal taxes on motor vehicle fuels with a mileage-based user fee on motor vehicle travel.Submitted
#134Version 1Costello (PA), Lipinski (IL)Bi-PartisanAllows otherwise eligible Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects, which do not meet the minimum $100 million threshold, to qualify for the specific reserved amount as provided in the legislation for such projects that fail to reach that threshold.Made In Order
#135Version 1Costello (PA), Titus (NV), Barletta (PA), Grijalva (AZ)Bi-PartisanProhibits federally protected wild horses and burros, and stolen horses or horses without proper documentation of ownership, from being transported to slaughter for human consumption.Submitted
#136Version 2Ryan, Tim (OH)DemocratRevised Clarifies that alternative fuel vehicles are eligible for consideration and use of funding under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement ProgramMade In Order
#137Version 1Garamendi (CA), Ribble (WI), LoBiondo (NJ)Bi-PartisanIncludes habitat connectivity in the project planning process.Made In Order
#138Version 2Garamendi (CA)DemocratRevised Raises the authorization and spending levels in the bill to GROW America Act levels.Submitted
#139Version 1Jackson Lee (TX)DemocratSeeks a public safety report to be provided to the House and Senate Transportation Committees on the security of locations intended to encourage public use of alternative transportation as well as personal transportation such as car pool parking lots, mass transit parking; local, state, and regional rail station parking; college or university parking, bike paths or walking trails and other locations the Secretary deems would be appropriate.Made In Order
#140Version 2Jackson Lee (TX)DemocratRevised Provides a report on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential to improve transportation services to the elderly and persons with disabilities as well as assist local, state and federal transportation planners in achieving better inefficiencies and cost effectiveness, while protecting privacy and security of persons who use IoT technology. Made In Order
#141Version 1Jackson Lee (TX)DemocratRequires the Secretary of Transportation or designee to conduct a national study and to submit to Congress within 1 year of enactment a study examining the accuracy and impact of traffic enforcement cameras on public safety. Submitted
#142Version 2Jackson Lee (TX)DemocratRevised Directs the Secretary to take into consideration when reviewing applications from institutions seeking to be the National Transit Institute, whether the submitted proposal include plans to conduct outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Native American Colleges, and Rural College to ensure awareness of education and skills development made available by the grant are broadly disseminated among under-served populations attending 4 year institutions. Submitted
#143Version 2Gosar (AZ)RepublicanRevised Rescinds all unused Congressional transportation earmark money after 10 fiscal years. Submitted
#144Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanRequires the federal government to track the total number, cost, and time required for each environmental review of transportation projects when reporting the status of these projects to the public.Made In Order
#145Version 1Johnson, Hank (GA)DemocratStrikes language that requires GAO to complete a study to determine if there is ever a time when safety-related reports should not be discoverable or admissible in any civil proceedingSubmitted
#146Version 1Johnson, Hank (GA)DemocratStrikes language that sets up a new procedural criteria for an FMCSA study on minimum trucking insurance that is already underway.Made In Order
#147Version 1Ashford (NE)DemocratAllows a hiring preference for local veterans on transit projects exceeding $10 million.Submitted
#148Version 1Maloney, Sean (NY)DemocratWithdrawn Creates a preference for applications to the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program that utilizes innovative delivery methods such as design-build.Withdrawn
#149Version 1Maloney, Sean (NY)DemocratMakes any project which is necessary for the conversion of a road to Interstate System Standards and is on a High Priority Corridor eligible for a 95 percent federal cost share.Submitted
#150Version 2Veasey (TX)DemocratRevised Clarifies that public demand response transit providers includes services for seniors and persons with disabilities.Made In Order
#151Version 1Gibson (NY), Maloney, Sean (NY), Nadler (NY), Katko (NY)Bi-PartisanDirects the Secretary of Transportation to develop a comprehensive strategy, within 1 year, to address “structurally deficient” and “functionally obsolete” bridges, as defined by the National Bridge Inventory, and to identify the unique challenges and policy solutions with regards to these respective categories. Made In Order
#152Version 1Mica (FL)RepublicanDecreases TITLE VI—INNOVATION, HIGHWAY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM by $172,750,000 over fiscal years 2016 through 2021 and increase in the same title the TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM by the same amount also over fiscal years 2016 through 2021. This evenly divides funding for HIGHWAY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT and TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT through FY2021. Submitted
#153Version 1Mica (FL)RepublicanSwaps funding levels for TITLE VI—INNOVATION, HIGHWAY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM and TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM over fiscal years 2016 through 2021. Such that, HIGHWAY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT would be funded at $67,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; $67,500,000 for fiscal year 2017; $67,500,000 for fiscal year 2018; $67,500,000 for fiscal year 2019; $67,500,000 for fiscal year 2020; and $67,500,000 for fiscal year 2021. Conversely, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DEPLOYMENT would be adjusted to $125,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021.Submitted
#154Version 2Mica (FL)RepublicanRevised Requires that a state may not prohibit the operation of an automobile transporter with a gross weight of 84,000 pounds or less on any segment of the Interstate System or qualified Federal aid primary highways designated by the Secretary. The amendment allows the chief executive officer of a State; after consultation with units of local government, to request an exemption from the Secretary if it is determined that an interstate segment is not capable of safely accommodating such commercial motor vehicles.Made In Order
#155Version 1Reichert (WA), Schrader (OR), Newhouse (WA), Coffman (CO), Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (AS)Bi-PartisanLate Requests a GAO study on the economic impact of contract negotiations at ports on the west coast. Made In Order
#156Version 1Herrera-Beutler (WA), Schrader (OR), Larsen, Rick (WA), Loebsack (IA), Turner (OH)Bi-PartisanLate Allows all 50 states to compete for bus and bus facility funding by eliminating the 7-state set aside High Density Bus program and transferring the funds to the nationwide Competitive Bus Grants, Sec. 5339(d). Made In Order
#157Version 1Yoho (FL)RepublicanLate Allows priority consideration for certain local government projects that increase public safety.Submitted
#158Version 2Yoho (FL)RepublicanLate Revised Prohibits the authorization of funds for new non-motorized recreational trails. Submitted
#159Version 2Lynch (MA)DemocratLate Revised Provides for an additional, independent safety review of an approved pipeline route or segment of route, should a state or tribal government deem it necessary.Made In Order
#160Version 1Welch (VT)DemocratLate Uses the funding sources in the bill to increase funding for authorized transportation programs in fiscal years 2016 and 2017.Submitted
#161Version 1Welch (VT), Blumenauer (OR), Quigley (IL)DemocratLate Strikes Section 3010 of division A, which would lower the current federal share of bicycle facility projects from 95 and 90 percent to 80 percent.Made In Order
#162Version 1Eshoo (CA)DemocratLate Requires the inclusion of broadband conduit—plastic pipes which house fiber-optic communications cable during the construction of any road receiving federal funding if there is a demonstrated need for broadband in the area within the next 15 years.Submitted
#163Version 1Hultgren (IL), Sensenbrenner (WI)RepublicanLate Prohibits funding to the Secretary of Transportation for lobbying activities on pending Federal, state, or local legislation.Submitted
#164Version 1Fleischmann (TN)RepublicanLate Report language encouraging the use of geosynthetic materials and other innovative technologies. Made In Order
#165Version 1Jackson Lee (TX)DemocratLate Requires the Secretary of Transportation or designee to conduct a national study and to submit to Congress within 1 year of enactment a study examining the accuracy and impact of traffic enforcement cameras on public safety.Made In Order
#166Version 1Foxx (NC)RepublicanWithdrawn Repeals the applicability of Davis-Bacon wage requirements on federal highway and public transportation construction projects.Withdrawn
#167Version 1Foxx (NC)RepublicanLate Withdrawn Repeals the section of the bill establishing national electric vehicle charging, hydrogen, and natural gas fueling corridors.Withdrawn
#168Version 1Sires (NJ)DemocratLate Withdrawn Allows states to qualify for federal incentive funding if they have a law that allows for installation of an ignition interlock at the time of arrest.Withdrawn
#169Version 3Jackson Lee (TX)DemocratLate Revised Seeks a report on the cyber-security of motor vehicles both (large capacity and personal) operating on public roads and highways. Vehicles are relying more and more on computing components that are Internet enabled. Earlier this year a research project demonstrated that a vehicle could be remotely hacked and the operation of the car taken over including stopping the engine while in motion.Submitted
#170Version 1Lowenthal (CA)DemocratLate Ensures GAO also evaluates the effects of streamlining environmental review of transportation projects on greenhouse gases and global warming, and recommends opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Submitted
#171Version 1LaMalfa (CA), Garamendi (CA)Bi-PartisanLate Increases efficiency by allowing state transportation departments to reprogram federal funds previously designated for now-obsolete projects toward other transportation projects within original project areas and which meet federal funding requirements. Requires coordination with and oversight by Appropriations Committees and federal DOT. Submitted
#172Version 1Polis (CO), Noem (SD), Perlmutter (CO)Bi-PartisanLate Withdrawn Allows states the flexibility needed to use federal funds to acquire "movable barriers" used to maintain the safety of construction workers while allowing traffic to flow regularly around them by lifting a current restriction to "fixed barriers."Withdrawn
#173Version 1Polis (CO)DemocratLate Reinstates the discretion of the train conductor to sound a locomotive horn, when necessary to ensure safety, while crossing a public highway at speeds of 25 mph or less. The use of train horns will continue to be mandated when crossing public highways at any greater speed.Submitted
#174Version 1Polis (CO)DemocratLate Designates the freight corridor running along Route 70 from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT as a 'Corridor of High Priority.'Made In Order
#175Version 1Polis (CO)DemocratLate Grants 'High Priority Corridors' preference in attaining 'Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Project' dollars. Submitted
#176Version 1Babin (TX)RepublicanLate Withdrawn Amends the High Intensity Motorbus provisions of MAP-21 to account for public transportation that is provided on high-occupancy toll lanes converted from high-occupancy vehicle lanes during peak hours.Withdrawn
#177Version 1Hunter (CA), Curbelo (FL), Farenthold (TX), Brown, Corrine (FL)Bi-PartisanLate Establishes a program to permit the use of love plant materials for roadside maintenance. Made In Order
#178Version 1Shuster (PA)RepublicanLate Makes technical and conforming changes to Rules Committee Print 114-32.Made In Order
#179Version 1Johnson, Hank (GA)DemocratRequires the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to Congress annually detailing and justifying any waivers to Buy America provisions for surface transportation projects issued in the prior year.Submitted
#180Version 1DeSantis (FL)RepublicanLate Empowers States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs, and for other purposes. Made In Order
#181Version 1Cummings (MD), Clyburn (SC), Brown, Corrine (FL), Edwards (MD), Johnson, Eddie Bernice (TX), Carson (IN)DemocratLate Makes a technical and conforming change to harmonize the U.S. DOT's and the U.S. Small Business Administration's small business size standards that are used for direct federal government contracting and federally assisted contracting.Made In Order
#182Version 1Ruiz (CA)DemocratLate Withdrawn Amends a National Highway System High Priority Corridor, which runs from East Los Angeles through Riverside County and along I-10 to the Arizona State line, to include a connection along I-10 intended to improve the movement of goods and people through Southern California.Withdrawn
#183Version 1Lowey (NY), Garamendi (CA)DemocratLate Prohibits rail transport of crude oil with volatility over 8.5 psi. Requires establishment of Maximum Volatility Standard for crude oil shipped by rail.Submitted
#184Version 1Grijalva (AZ)DemocratLate Strikes Subtitle C, except section 1314. Made In Order
#185Version 2Foxx (NC), DelBene (WA)Bi-PartisanLate Revised Makes performance assessments for the Frontline Workforce Development Program consistent with assessments currently in place for similar programs authorized through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.Made In Order
#186Version 1Chabot (OH)RepublicanLate Amends certain sections of Title 49 of the US Code to increase penalties relating to commercial motor vehicle safety.Made In Order
#187Version 1Babin (TX)RepublicanLate Prohibits any federal highway funds from being apportioned or allocated to a State if the State (or a political subdivision of the State) permits Sanctuary City policies.Submitted
#188Version 1Kildee (MI)DemocratLate Waives the local match requirement for grants to Legacy Cities.Submitted
#189Version 1Bass (CA)DemocratLate Loosens overly restrictive federal regulations on transportation agencies to allow geographically targeted preferences when hiring for federally-supported transit and highway projects.Submitted
#190Version 1King, Steve (IA)RepublicanLate Pulls environmental and archeological activities out of the Highway Trust Fund and authorizes appropriations from the general fund for those purposes.Submitted
#191Version 1Cicilline (RI)DemocratLate Directing the Secretary to conduct a study on the percentage of funds apportioned to States to carry out the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program that is used to assist areas with infrastructure that is deemed deficient.Submitted
#192Version 1Cicilline (RI)DemocratLate Provides that one of the funds made available may be used for the removal or destruction of publicly owned trees for the purpose of increasing the visibility of an outdoor advertising sign, display, or device.Submitted

 

 

AMENDMENTS TO NON-TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS
Drafted to Senate amendments to H.R. 22

#Version #Sponsor(s)PartySummaryStatus
#1Version 1Lewis, John (GA), Levin, Sander (MI), Van Hollen (MD), Rangel (NY), McDermott (WA), Becerra (CA), Thompson, Mike (CA), Davis, Danny K. (IL), Sánchez, Linda (CA), Blumenauer (OR), Crowley (NY)DemocratStrikes sections 52106 and 52107 of the underlying legislation relating to outsourcing the collection of outstanding tax liabilities from the IRS to private, for-profit companies. Submitted
#2Version 1DeFazio (OR)DemocratIndexes the gasoline and diesel fuel tax to highway construction cost inflation and fuel efficiency (Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards) and deposits the revenues in the Highway Trust Fund.Submitted
#3Version 1Williams (TX)RepublicanClarifies that only rental car companies whose primary business is renting vehicles are covered by the new requirements in the Senate passed version of H.R. 22.Made In Order
#4Version 1Clawson (FL)RepublicanChanges the proportion of Export-Import Bank programs that go to small businesses from 25 percent to 100 percent. Submitted
#5Version 2Renacci (OH), Ribble (WI), Pascrell (NJ), Lipinski (IL), Amodei (NV), Hanna (NY), Capuano (MA), Barletta (PA), Quigley (IL), Rangel (NY), Welch (VT)Bi-PartisanRevised Establishes a bipartisan, bicameral task force to provide a recommendation to Congress on how to balance the Highway Trust Fund long term. If Congress fails to act on these recommendations by December 31, 2018, or balance the Trust Fund through other mechanisms, the Secretary of Treasury will raise the tax on various excise taxes on motor fuels to the appropriate level to fund the outlying years for the 10 year budget window of 2016-2025. Submitted
#6Version 1Jenkins (KS), Roskam (IL), Paulsen (MN)RepublicanWithdrawn Repeals language which directs the Secretary of the Treasury to modify appropriate regulations to provide that the maximum extension for the returns of employee benefit plans filing Form 5500 shall be an automatic 3 1/2 month period (rather than current 2 1/2 month extension period).Withdrawn
#7Version 1Zinke (MT), McKinley (WV), Newhouse (WA)RepublicanDictates that all environmental review processes regarding the construction, operation, or maintenance of a coal export facility must be completed before a permit is approved or denied by an applicable Federal Agency. Submitted
#8Version 1Rothfus (PA)RepublicanProhibits the Export Import Bank from providing a guarantee or extending credit to a foreign borrower in connection with the export of goods or services by a U.S. company unless the U.S. company guarantees repayment of, and pledges collateral in an amount sufficient to cover, a percentage of the amount provided by the Bank and makes that guarantee senior to any other obligation. The amendment provides an exception to this requirement for small businesses.Made In Order
#9Version 1Young, David (IA)RepublicanRequires the agency to include the names and titles of those who participated in a rule making in the publication of that rule.Submitted
#10Version 1Young, David (IA)RepublicanRequires the agency to disclose information on which a rule is based including data, studies, and cost-benefit analyses to the public.Made In Order
#11Version 1Young, David (IA)RepublicanRequires agency personnel involved in drafting rules and regulations to file financial disclosures.Submitted
#12Version 1Rothfus (PA)RepublicanProhibits the Export Import Bank from providing a guarantee or extending credit to a foreign borrower unless the borrower pledges collateral in an amount equal to, or a foreign government guarantees the repayment of, the full amount of the guarantee or credit provided by the Bank.Submitted
#13Version 1Rothfus (PA)RepublicanProhibits the Export Import Bank from guaranteeing, insuring, or extending credit in connection with the purchase or lease of any product by a person in a foreign country that does not meet, or is not making significant efforts to meet, the standards in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act or is designated, or is recommended for such designation by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as a country of particular concern for religious freedom.Submitted
#14Version 1Garrett (NJ)RepublicanCreates a private cause of action for any individual or business to sue the Export-Import Bank for damages if the individual or business can demonstrate that the Export-Import Bank's activities have financially harmed that individual or business. Protects minority- and female-owned businesses by allowing a cause of action if the individual or business has experienced a one percent decrease in business transactions as a result of the bank's financing of a competitor, as opposed to a five percent decrease in transactions threshold for other businesses. Submitted
#15Version 1Westmoreland (GA)RepublicanAllows companies to appeal their economic harm protest directly to the Export-Import Bank Board of Directors.Made In Order
#16Version 1Schweikert (AZ)RepublicanAdds Fair Value Accounting Principles to the EX-IM provision of the underlying bill.Made In Order
#17Version 1Schweikert (AZ)RepublicanStrikes the EX-IM title and replaces it with a recharter eliminating the Full Faith and Credit Guarantee. Submitted
#18Version 1Westmoreland (GA)RepublicanStrengthens the Export-Import Bank’s economic analysis criteria for transactions over $50 million.Submitted
#19Version 1Pompeo (KS)RepublicanDirects GAO to conduct a study on how much non-commercial jet fuel tax revenue, paid for by business and general aviation, is diverted to the Highway Trust Fund due to the “fuel fraud” tax. Made In Order
#20Version 1Issa (CA)RepublicanProvides for reforms of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.Submitted
#21Version 1Luetkemeyer (MO)RepublicanExempts financial institutions from the requirement to send an annual privacy notice on each account if that institution had no change in its privacy policies or information sharing policies. This language has passed the House in three previous Congresses, and would eliminate confusion among consumers.Submitted
#22Version 1Luetkemeyer (MO)RepublicanRequires the Financial Stability Oversight Council to make systemically important financial institution (SIFI) determinations based on a series of criteria rather than on asset size alone. Submitted
#23Version 1Cummings (MD)DemocratWithdrawn Requires submission of a report and implementation of a research study on technologies for identifying track defects to improve rail safetyWithdrawn
#24Version 1Blumenauer (OR)DemocratRaises federal gas and diesel taxes by fifteen cents over a three year period and index both to inflation.Submitted
#25Version 1Farenthold (TX)RepublicanProhibits reclassification under the 2008 EPA air quality standard and sanctions for failure to attain the 2008 standard. Submitted
#26Version 1Johnson, Hank (GA), Grijalva (AZ)DemocratStrikes from the bill section 61007, which, among other things, bars all legal claims unless filed within two years by a party that submitted a sufficiently-detailed comment during the environmental-review process, or a party that lacked a reasonable opportunity to submit a comment during the environmental-review process. Submitted
#27Version 1Levin, Sander (MI), McDermott (WA), Thompson, Bennie (MS), Roybal-Allard (CA)DemocratModifies the provision indexing Customs User Fees to inflation to ensure that the funds raised by indexing would go into the Customs User Fee Account.Submitted
#28Version 1Perry (PA), Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanIncreases by 5% each fiscal year for four years, the percent amount that Ex/Im should make available for small businesses. If they do not comply, they are barred for issuing any loans over $100,000,000.Made In Order
#29Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratRequires auto manufacturers to remedy vehicles subject to a recall regardless of the length of ownership. Currently, auto manufacturers are not required to remedy vehicles owned for more than 10 years. Submitted
#30Version 1Sessions (TX), McDermott (WA)Bi-PartisanWithdrawn Makes a technical clarification that addresses a drafting oversight in Public Law 113-243 to provide a post-enactment time frame for certain rollovers into IRAs.Withdrawn
#31Version 1Heck, Denny (WA)DemocratStrikes the Senate language cutting the dividend rate by 3/4 and replaces it with language cutting the paid-in shares outstanding by 3/4. Has the effect of redeeming 3/4 of the existing paid-in stock in the Federal Reserve Banks.Submitted
#32Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratImproves quality and quantity of information shared about vehicle safety issues among auto manufacturers, NHTSA, and consumers. Submitted
#33Version 1Foster (IL)DemocratRequires the Department of Transportation to issue an annual report detailing how the funds authorized in the bill are divided among the states and the sources of those amounts. It would also require the Internal Revenue Service to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the tax burden of each state.Made In Order
#34Version 2Neugebauer (TX), Huizenga (MI)RepublicanRevised Executes a liquidation of the Federal Reserve surplus account and remittance of funds to the U.S. Treasury. The amendment also dissolves the existence of the surplus account on a go-forward basis. Finally, the amendment ensures future net earnings of the Federal Reserve, in excess of dividend paid, are remitted to the U.S. Treasury.Made In Order
#35Version 1Garamendi (CA)DemocratRaises the revenue needed to bring the authorization levels of the bill up to GROW America Act levels through a one-time 14% tax on the accumulated earnings of U.S. multinational corporations. Remaining revenue would go to the General Fund.Submitted
#36Version 1Neugebauer (TX)RepublicanReplaces the current single director leadership structure at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and replace it with a five person bipartisan commission. The amendment is offset by executing a one-time draw on the Federal Reserve capital surplus account. Submitted
#37Version 1Mullin, Markwayne (OK)RepublicanAmends Section 32903 of Title 49 to harmonize EPA and NHTSA standards by extending the life of a CAFE credit from 5 years to 10 years. Submitted
#38Version 1Mullin, Markwayne (OK)RepublicanDirects the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish a program allowing low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to produce a limited number of vehicles annually within a regulatory system that addresses the unique safety and financial issues associated with limited production, and to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to allow low volume motor vehicle manufacturers to install engines from vehicles that have been issued certificates of conformity.Submitted
#39Version 1Mullin, Markwayne (OK)RepublicanRequires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that in promulgating regulations any preference or incentive provided to electric vehicles is also provided to natural gas vehicles. Made In Order
#40Version 1Mullin, Markwayne (OK)RepublicanAmends title 49, United States Code, to provide an alternative measurement of the fuel economy for any dual fueled automobile that is capable of operating on natural gas. Submitted
#41Version 1Mullin, Markwayne (OK)RepublicanAmends Section 32903 of Title 49 to allow additional credits to be transferred by a manufacturer between its “truck” fleet and “car” fleet.Submitted
#42Version 2Goodlatte (VA), Marino (PA)RepublicanRevised Assigns to the Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council power to authorize extensions of permitting timetables, up to a total of fifty percent of the time specified in an original timetable, and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget the power to authorize any additional extensions, subject to requirements to consult with the permit applicant and report to Congress, and makes further improvements to further streamline administrative procedures for permit review.Made In Order
#43Version 1Kinzinger (IL)RepublicanRequires auto parts suppliers and manufacturers provide specific information to the Secretary to further compliance of Section 30120(j) of Title 49. Information shall be made available on a public website and through databases to ensure defective auto parts are removed from the supply chain and can be tracked if a recall is ordered. Made In Order
#44Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratRequires NHTSA to conduct research into safety technologies to reduce injury or death in rear seat area of cars and to develop a rulemaking to enhance rear seat safety based on that research. In the absence of a rulemaking, a report must be submitted to Congress explaining that decision.Submitted
#45Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratEliminates NHTSA regional recalls, under which recalls can be limited to specific states and territories. Allows NHTSA to prioritize recalls in regions most impacted by safety vulnerabilities in conducting future recalls.Submitted
#46Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratImproves the quality and quantity of safety information provided about used cars at point of sale.Submitted
#47Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratRequires NHTSA to conduct research into safety technologies to reduce pedestrian injury or death and to develop a rulemaking to enhance pedestrian safety based on that research. In the absence of a rulemaking, a report must be submitted to Congress explaining that decision.Submitted
#48Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratEstablishes a rule to require auto manufacturers to retain all motor vehicle safety records, including documents, reports, correspondence, or other materials that contain information concerning malfunctions that may be related to motor vehicle safety for at least 20 years.Submitted
#49Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratProvides NHTSA the authority to expedite recalls if failure to recall could result in serious injuries or deaths.Submitted
#50Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratProhibits the sale or lease of vehicles subject to recall until the vehicles are remedied. Sellers of less than 10 cars over the previous year are exempted.Submitted
#51Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratImproves quality and quantity of information shared about vehicle safety issues among auto manufacturers, NHTSA, and consumers. Also Improves the quality and quantity of safety information provided about used cars at point of sale.Made In Order
#52Version 1Palmer (AL)RepublicanAppropriates to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) amounts equivalent to 20 % of the amounts received by the U.S. as royalties for the production of oil or gas on Federal lands, including submerged lands, that is exported from the United States. The amounts appropriated to the HTF shall be available only for making expenditures for the construction or maintenance of roads or bridges.Submitted
#53Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanWithdrawn Strikes section 21009 to eliminate the Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Program and prevents a new federal program that provides grants for clunkers.Withdrawn
#54Version 2Gosar (AZ)RepublicanRevised Requires contracts which are subject to prevailing wage requirements to be calculated using statistically accurate surveys from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.Submitted
#55Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanLimits Export-Import Bank authorizations to countervailing purposes in order to meet competition from foreign export credit agencies.Made In Order
#56Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanRequires Export-Import Bank authorizations above $10 million to be contingent on at least two denials of similar assistance from the private sector. Stipulates penalties for making false claims when seeking Bank assistance.Made In Order
#57Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanProhibits Export-Import Bank assistance unless the Secretary of State certifies that a country has taken sufficient measures to ensure the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, political dissidents, the disabled, and free media.Submitted
#58Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanProhibits Export-Import Bank assistance involving countries that refuse to recognize the state of Israel.Submitted
#59Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanProhibits Export-Import Bank assistance involving companies whose chief executive officer or comparable executive is compensated in excess of 100 times more than the median American worker.Submitted
#60Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanProhibits Export-Import Bank authorizations involving countries with a sovereign wealth fund of over $100 billion.Made In Order
#61Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanWithdrawn Prohibits Export-Import Bank assistance involving companies that fund Planned Parenthood directly or through third-party organizations.Withdrawn
#62Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanProhibits Export-Import Bank assistance involving entities that conduct business with Iran.Submitted
#63Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanRequires fair value accounting at the Export-Import Bank in order to more accurately reflect market risk.Submitted
#64Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanReduces taxpayer exposure by removing Treasury guarantees for losses at the Export-Import Bank and removes borrowing authority from the Treasury.Made In Order
#65Version 1Mulvaney (SC)RepublicanLimits taxpayer exposure by ensuring diversification of industries and companies at the Export-Import Bank.Made In Order
#66Version 1Royce (CA)RepublicanProhibits Export-Import Bank assistance to state-sponsors of terrorism. The current prohibition under the Foreign Assistance Act is subject to low threshold waivers by the President.Made In Order
#67Version 2Gosar (AZ)RepublicanRevised Requires Department of Transportation contracts which are subject to prevailing wage requirements to be calculated using statistically accurate surveys from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.Submitted
#68Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanWithdrawn This amendment would prohibit the use of federal funds to provide alcohol free of charge on a route operated by Amtrak. Withdrawn
#69Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanRemoves the Administrator of the EPA from list of individuals who shall designate a council member to the Federal Permitting Improvement council in Section 61002 FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL. Made In Order
#70Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanWithdrawn Strikes section 21019 and keep the Federal Transit Administrator at the current pay level and prohibit an 8.6% raise.Withdrawn
#71Version 1Gosar (AZ)RepublicanWithdrawn Strikes section 52107 to eliminate the Special Compliance Personnel Program, a new program that hires new IRS employees, provides them with benefits and pays for their travel. Withdrawn
#72Version 1Johnson, Hank (GA)DemocratDirects the Sec. of Transportation to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with forward collision avoidance and mitigation braking systems, which should alert the driver of the obstacle and if possible mitigate or avert collision.Submitted
#73Version 1Maloney, Sean (NY), Dold (IL), Blumenauer (OR), King, Peter (NY), McGovern (MA), Lance (NJ), Lipinski (IL), Hultgren (IL), Zeldin (NY), Quigley (IL), Comstock (VA)Bi-PartisanRaises the amount of pretax dollars that public transportation customers can use to pay for their commuting costs to $235 from the currently allotted $130 and sets the parking cost deduction at $235.Submitted
#74Version 1Meehan (PA)RepublicanModifies language in the underlying legislation related to the indexing of customs user fees to inflation for commercial airline passengers.Submitted
#75Version 1Rush (IL)DemocratAmends 49 USC 32903 to add additional civil penalties for fuel economy credits obtained fraudulently through a practice that violates Corporate Average Fuel Economy Act or Title II of the Clean Air Act.Submitted
#76Version 1Johnson, Hank (GA)DemocratRequires the Administrator of the FMCA to incorporate by reference the safety standards of CVSA.Submitted
#77Version 1McCaul (TX), Cuellar (TX), Cramer, Kevin (ND), Perlmutter (CO)Bi-PartisanLate Repeals the crude oil export ban and transfers revenue increases to the highway trust fund.Submitted
#78Version 1Peters, Scott (CA)DemocratLate Withdrawn Establishes a three year program to demonstrate and measure the feasibility of replacing Federal taxes on motor vehicle fuels with a mileage-based user fee on motor vehicle travel. Withdrawn
#79Version 1Zeldin (NY), Hastings, Alcee (FL), Perry (PA), Curbelo (FL), Israel (NY), Blumenauer (OR)Bi-PartisanLate Revised Authorizing private activity bonds to be used for public buildings.Submitted
#80Version 1Delaney (MD), Hanna (NY), Garamendi (CA), Welch (VT), Yoho (FL)Bi-PartisanLate Replaces the Offset title of the underlying bill with the bipartisan Infrastructure 2.0 Act which uses revenues from international tax reform to add $120B to the Highway Trust Fund over 6 years, and creates the American Infrastructure Fund, capitalized with $50B to provide low-cost financing to states and local municipalities for infrastructure projects of their choosing in the categories of transportation, energy, water, communications and educational facilities. This $170B comes from doing a “deemed repatriation” of existing untaxed overseas corporate cash at a reduced 8.75% rate.Submitted
#81Version 1Barton (TX), Cuellar (TX), McCaul (TX), Flores (TX)Bi-PartisanLate Repeals section 103 of the Energy Policy and Conservation ActSubmitted
#82Version 1Upton (MI)RepublicanLate Provides for a new a new title that includes sections to improve emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions, resolve environmental and grid reliability conflicts, enhance critical electric infrastructure security, evaluate the feasibility of a strategic transformer reserve, and establish energy security valuation procedures. Made In Order
#83Version 2Cárdenas , Tony (CA)DemocratLate Revised Creates a non-monetary award for veteran friendly businesses under the Department of Transportation.Submitted
#84Version 2Pearce (NM)RepublicanRevised Strikes the section of the bill that authorizes the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). To pay for this, the amendment prevents the transfer of $10,000,000,000 from the treasury to the Mass Transit Account in the highway trust fund.Submitted
#85Version 2Burgess (TX)RepublicanLate Revised Modifies and add certain provisions to the Senate amendments dealing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Made In Order
#86Version 2Hensarling (TX)RepublicanLate Revised This amendment provides regulatory relief to facilitate capital formation and to ensure greater consumer access to financial products and services. The amendment also provides for certain reforms concerning mint operations and housing.Made In Order
#87Version 1DeSantis (FL)RepublicanSUBSTITUTE Late Empowers States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs, and for other purposes. Submitted
#88Version 1Foxx (NC)RepublicanLate Withdrawn Makes performance assessments for the Frontline Workforce Development Program consistent with assessments currently in place for similar programs authorized through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.Withdrawn
#89Version 2Reichert (WA)RepublicanLate Revised Modifies general fund transfer and revenue provisions to reflect legislation enacted into law subsequent to Senate passage.Considered As Adopted
#90Version 1Huelskamp (KS)RepublicanLate Repeals in full the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.Submitted
#91Version 1Grijalva (AZ)DemocratLate Strikes Title LXI of Division F. Submitted
#92Version 1Kinzinger (IL)RepublicanLate Withdrawn Creates an Advisory Committee on the Export-Import Bank that would submit an annual report to Congress and the Board of Directors of the Bank to recommend improvements in how the bank conducts business, procedures, and operations of the bank.Withdrawn
#93Version 2Barton (TX), Cuellar (TX), McCaul (TX), Flores (TX)Bi-PartisanLate Revised Repeals restrictions on the export of crude oil and includes provisions of HR 702 as passed by the House.Submitted
#94Version 1Rice (SC)RepublicanLate Provides for a revenue neutral increase to current motor fuels taxes which is offset with an income tax credit. Motor fuels taxes would be increased by 10 cents, indexed to inflation, and offset with a $130 income tax credit. Submitted
#95Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Improves quality and quantity of information shared about vehicle safety issues among auto manufacturers, NHTSA, and consumers. Also Improves the quality and quantity of safety information provided about used cars at point of sale.Submitted
#96Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Improves the quality and quantity of safety information provided about used cars at point of sale.Submitted
#97Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Establishes a rule to require auto manufacturers to retain all motor vehicle safety records, including documents, reports, correspondence, or other materials that contain information concerning malfunctions that may be related to motor vehicle safety for at least 20 years.Submitted
#98Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Requires NHTSA to conduct research into safety technologies to reduce pedestrian injury or death and to develop a rulemaking to enhance pedestrian safety based on that research. In the absence of a rulemaking, a report must be submitted to Congress explaining that decision.Submitted
#99Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Provides NHTSA the authority to expedite recalls if failure to recall could result in serious injuries or deaths.Submitted
#100Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Prohibits the sale or lease of vehicles subject to recall until the vehicles are remedied. Sellers of less than 10 cars over the previous year are exempted.Submitted
#101Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Eliminates NHTSA regional recalls, under which recalls can be limited to specific states and territories. Allows NHTSA to prioritize recalls in regions most impacted by safety vulnerabilities in conducting future recalls.Submitted
#102Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Requires auto manufacturers to remedy vehicles subject to a recall regardless of the length of ownership. Currently, auto manufacturers are not required to remedy vehicles owned for more than 10 years. Submitted
#103Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Requires NHTSA to conduct research into safety technologies to reduce injury or death in rear seat area of cars and to develop a rulemaking to enhance rear seat safety based on that research. In the absence of a rulemaking, a report must be submitted to Congress explaining that decision.Submitted
#104Version 1Schakowsky (IL)DemocratLate Improves quality and quantity of information shared about vehicle safety issues among auto manufacturers, NHTSA, and consumers. Submitted
#105Version 1Hill (AR)RepublicanLate Provides a four-month grace period for businesses that are working in good faith to comply with a new 1,888-page rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that went into effect Oct. 4.Submitted
#106Version 1Stivers (OH)RepublicanLate Withdrawn Extends the authorization of the Export-Import Bank to a period of ten years. Increases loan authorizations for years 6-10 while keeping protections on default rates. Withdrawn
#107Version 1Marino (PA)RepublicanLate Reauthorizes commercial vehicle traffic, pursuant to specified requirements and exceptions, on US Highway 209, a federally owned road within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Submitted
#108Version 1Grijalva (AZ), Dingell (MI), Gallego (AZ), Tsongas (MA), Cartwright (PA), Bordallo (GU), Huffman (CA)DemocratLate Permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Submitted
#109Version 1Pallone (NJ)DemocratLate Repeals Section 301 in Title III of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.Submitted
#110Version 1Murphy, Patrick (FL), Cohen (TN)DemocratLate Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions.Submitted