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- H.R.3985
H.R.3985: Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 29, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007 - Amends federal transportation law to add as a registration condition for motor carriers of passengers that a carrier be willing and able to comply with specified accessibility requirements for transportation provided by an over-the-road bus (characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment). Directs the Secretary of Transportation and the Attorney...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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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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Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-456.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
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Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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.R. 3985.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 0 (Roll no. 1155).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 110-395.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 829.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-291.
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| Oct. 29, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |