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- H.R.1799
H.R.1799: Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced March 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (25 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 - Allows a state to authorize the operation of a vehicle with a maximum gross weight (including enforcement tolerances) in excess of certain federal weight limitations on Interstate Highway System (IHS) routes in the state if: (1) the vehicle is equipped with at least six axles; (2) the weight of any single axle does not exceed 20,000 pounds; (3) the weight of any tandem axle does not exceed 34,000...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine) |