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H.R.2163: Fast Starts Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced April 29, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 30, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fast Starts Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to state and local government authorities for eligible new fixed guideway streetcar capital projects that are electricity- and rail-based. Requires such an authority to submit by March 1, 2010, a grant application that certifies that a project has a sufficient degree of local financial commitment, meets certain environmental requirements, and can begin...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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April 29, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) |