Bills About Transportation And Public Works Sponsored by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

Sen. Inhofe sponsored 46 bills about transportation and public works in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 19, 2020	S.RES.586	A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as "National Public Works Week".	17	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507)
Feb. 27, 2020	S.3360	A bill to establish the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec. 12, 2019	S.3043	A bill to modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 22, 2019	S.2198	A bill to promote the launch of aviation's next era.	1	All Independent Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 16, 2019	S.RES.213	A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week".	1	All Democrats	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 2019/05/16 CR S2928-2929)
May 13, 2019	S.RES.203	A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.	10	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2793; text: CR S2792)
July 26, 2018	S.3293	A bill to provide for the use of unleaded aviation gasoline.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 25, 2018	S.3270	A bill to address the need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 24, 2018	S.RES.528	A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as "National Public Works Week".	13	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2942; text: CR S2940)
March 7, 2018	S.2506	A bill to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program.	25	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 26, 2017	S.1432	A bill to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration's Aircraft Registry Office from closing during a Government shutdown.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 8, 2017	S.1320	A bill to reform apportionments to general aviation airports under the airport improvement program, to improve project delivery at certain airports, and to designate certain airports as disaster relief airports, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 25, 2017	S.RES.181	A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as "National Public Works Week".	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3223-3224)
March 29, 2017	S.755	A bill to amend the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals, to limit the reexamination of airman certificates, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 14, 2016	S.3217	A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air traffic controllers.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 18, 2016	S.RES.471	A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2016, as "National Public Works Week".	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2998; text as passed Senate: CR S2978)
March 15, 2016	S.2684	A bill to provide for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems by owners and operators of critical infrastructure.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 25, 2015	S.571	A bill to amend the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.	70	Bipartisan	By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 114-198. Additional views filed.
June 23, 2015	S.1647	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
May 21, 2015	S.RES.186	A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2015, as "National Public Works Week".	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3251; text as passed Senate: CR S3247)
July 31, 2014	S.2721	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to weight limitations for natural gas vehicles, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb. 27, 2014	S.2065	A bill to create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 29, 2013	S.1380	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that on-duty time does not include waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site for certain commercial motor vehicle operators, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 24, 2013	S.1355	A bill to provide regulatory parity among alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 6, 2011	S.1335	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and for other purposes.	65	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 112-153.
June 6, 2012	S.3268	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 422.
March 8, 2012	S.2174	A bill to exempt natural gas vehicles from certain maximum fuel economy increase standards, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 8, 2009	S.1205	A bill to exempt guides for hire and other operators of uninspected vessels on Lake Texoma from Coast Guard and other regulations, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6266)
March 19, 2009	S.639	A bill to amend the definition of commercial motor vehicle in section 31101 of title 49, United States Code, to exclude certain farm vehicles, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 16, 2008	S.3271	A bill to amend the definition of commercial motor vehicle in section 31101 of title 49, United States Code, to exclude certain farm vehicles, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6872)
Jan. 4, 2007	S.65	A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.	52	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 24, 2005	S.65	A bill to amend the age restrictions for pilots.	25	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.
July 19, 2005	S.1425	A bill to give effect to the original agreement entered into by the cities of Dallas, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas, to build a single airport to provide for the commercial air transportation needs of the region, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 6, 2005	S.732	A bill to authorize funds to Federal aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 68.
May 15, 2003	S.1072	A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	See also H.R.3550.
Sept. 22, 2003	S.1640	A bill to provide an extension of highway programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.	10	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287.
April 30, 2003	S.959	A bill to limit the age restrictions imposed by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the issuance or renewal of certain airman certificates, and for other purposes.	10	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5607)
Aug. 1, 2002	S.2861	A bill to empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 12, 2002	S.2007	A bill to provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered substantial economic injury as a result of the terrorist attacks perpetuated against the United States on September 11, 2001.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct. 9, 2001	S.1512	A bill to report on any air space restrictions put in place as a result of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that remain in place.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 26, 2001	S.614	A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Administration from taking action to finalize, implement, or enforce a rule related to the hours of service of drivers for motor carriers, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 5, 1997	S.842	A bill to provide for the immediate application of certain orders relating to the amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of certificates under chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
April 10, 1997	S.556	A bill to provide for the allocation of funds from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.	6	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Sept. 25, 1996	S.2129	A bill to provide for the immediate application of certain orders relating to the amendment, modification, suspension, or revocation of certificates under chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
June 5, 1996	S.1843	A bill to provide for the allocation of funds from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.	6	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 15, 1995	S.928	A bill to enhance the safety of air travel through a more effective Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.	3	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

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