Bills About Transportation And Public Works Sponsored by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

Sen. Klobuchar sponsored 40 bills about transportation and public works in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 16, 2019	S.1527	A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, an assessment of the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received by the Secretary of the Treasury and transferred to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
March 14, 2019	S.826	A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct. 11, 2018	S.3604	A bill to require a study to determine the best available estimate of the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received by the Secretary of the Treasury.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 9, 2018	S.3183	A bill to require large ticket agents to adopt minimum customer service standards for the purchase of air fares and related passenger air transportation services.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 6, 2018	S.2381	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 12, 2017	S.1536	A bill to designate a human trafficking prevention coordinator and to expand the scope of activities authorized under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's outreach and education program to include human trafficking prevention activities, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-99.
Aug. 1, 2017	S.RES.238	A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary and honoring the victims of the collapse of the Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge.	1	All Democrats	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
June 22, 2017	S.1423	A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 17, 2017	S.RES.171	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.	3	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3021; text as passed Senate: CR S3020)
April 28, 2016	S.RES.451	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.	4	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2576-2577; text as passed Senate: CR S2565)
March 3, 2016	S.2642	A bill to require air carriers to provide training to certain employees and contractors to combat human trafficking.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct. 7, 2015	S.2163	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require that broadband conduits be installed as a part of certain highway construction projects, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7221)
May 21, 2015	S.1433	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve highway safety and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 6, 2015	S.RES.170	A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.	14	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2692)
Feb. 10, 2015	S.443	A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec. 4, 2014	S.2985	A bill to designate a segment of Interstate Route 35 in the State of Minnesota as the "James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway".	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
April 10, 2014	S.2250	A bill to extend the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, and for other purposes.	42	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
June 26, 2014	S.2563	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve highway safety and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 24, 2014	S.2522	A bill to designate the James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway and the James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway in the State of Minnesota.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 20, 2014	S.2365	A bill to prohibit the long-term storage of rail cars on certain railroad tracks unless the Surface Transportation Board has approved the rail carrier's rail car storage plan.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 13, 2014	S.2130	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to temporarily waive certain vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 5, 2014	S.2085	A bill to address shortages and interruptions in the availability of propane and other home heating fuels in the United States, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 23, 2013	S.1072	A bill to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration advances the safety of small airplanes and the continued development of the general aviation industry, and for other purposes.	15	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
Sept. 13, 2012	S.3542	A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 112-218.
Dec. 4, 2012	S.3656	A bill to repeal an obsolete provision in title 49, United States Code, requiring motor vehicle insurance cost reporting.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 24, 2012	S.3251	A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec. 1, 2011	S.1939	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require that broadband conduits be installed as part of certain highway construction projects, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov. 28, 2011	S.1915	A bill to amend the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to provide clarification regarding the applicability of exemptions relating to the transportation of agricultural commodities and farm supplies, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug. 2, 2011	S.1499	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 27, 2011	S.1422	A bill to establish a grant program in the Department of Transportation to improve the traffic safety of teen drivers.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 17, 2011	S.625	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec. 7, 2010	S.4013	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug. 5, 2010	S.3743	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 30, 2010	S.3679	A bill to establish a grant program in the Department of Transportation to improve the traffic safety of teen drivers.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 30, 2010	S.RES.510	A resolution designating April 2010 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month".	10	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3014; text as passed Senate: CR S3014; text of measure as introduced: CR S3007)
June 15, 2009	S.1266	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require that broadband conduit be installed as part of certain highway construction projects, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 12, 2009	S.RES.147	A resolution to designate the week beginning on the second Saturday in May as National Travel and Tourism Week.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5378-5379)
July 25, 2008	S.3338	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-1263.
July 31, 2008	S.3392	A bill to amend Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an appeal and redress process for passengers wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug. 3, 2007	S.2009	A bill to authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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