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H.CON.RES.305: Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 2, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (28 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes that increased and safe bicycle use for transportation and recreation is in the national interest of the United States. Supports policies that increase bicycle use. Encourages the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide leadership and coordination by reestablishing the federal bicycle task force to include representatives from all relevant federal agencies.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
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Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-653.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
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Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 305.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Petri objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Feb. 28, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |