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H.R.5791: Buses, Rail Cars, Ferryboats: Make it in America Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced July 20, 2010
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Buses, Rail Cars, Ferryboats: Make it in America Act of 2010 - Eliminates certain waivers of Buy American requirements that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) obligate federal funding for capital public transportation projects only if U.S. steel, iron, and manufactured goods are used in such projects. (Retains the current waiver of such Buy American requirements for any case where use of U.S. material will increase overall project costs by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| July 20, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by John Garamendi (D-Calif.) |