Bills About Transportation And Public Works Sponsored by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

Sen. Markey sponsored 61 bills about transportation and public works in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 11, 2020	S.3681	A bill to require a joint task force on the operation of air travel during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Held at the desk.
July 28, 2020	S.4335	A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 22, 2020	S.4278	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
July 1, 2020	S.4120	A bill to enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 1, 2020	S.4121	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a motor vehicle recall assistance program, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 1, 2020	S.4123	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct research regarding and require the use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate motor vehicle driver distraction.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 1, 2020	S.4122	A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 22, 2020	S.4025	A bill to authorize appropriations for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 22, 2020	S.4030	A bill to establish an intercity passenger rail service investment grant program.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 13, 2020	S.3727	A bill to provide for cash refunds for canceled airline flights and tickets during the COVID-19 emergency.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 12, 2020	S.3463	A bill to authorize appropriations for highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 4, 2020	S.3391	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to make grants to eligible applicants to build safe and connected options for bicycles and walkers within and between communities, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov. 20, 2019	S.2908	A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 18, 2019	S.2181	A bill to require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 18, 2019	S.2182	A bill to protect consumers from security and privacy threats to their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 17, 2019	S.2153	A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 17, 2019	S.2152	A bill to require a study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 10, 2019	S.2084	A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
July 10, 2019	S.2077	A bill to establish the complete streets program, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 26, 2019	S.1979	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for the minimum size of crews of freight trains, and for other purposes.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 20, 2019	S.1546	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 14, 2019	S.1452	A bill to establish a program to provide assistance for education and research harbors.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 9, 2019	S.1410	A bill to amend the Federal share of the fishing safety standards grants.	8	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 11, 2019	S.1178	A bill to require aircraft manufacturers to offer or provide non-required safety enhancing equipment of an aircraft without additional charge to an air carrier, and for other purposes.	8	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 9, 2019	S.1097	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve pipeline safety, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 13, 2019	S.472	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sept. 6, 2018	S.3418	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug. 1, 2018	S.3344	A bill to enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 24, 2018	S.2951	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sept. 11, 2017	S.1785	A bill to prohibit the implementation of a policy change to permit small, non-locking knives on passenger aircraft.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 4, 2017	S.1037	A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 21, 2017	S.680	A bill to protect consumers from security and privacy threats to their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 21, 2017	S.679	A bill to require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 15, 2017	S.631	A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sept. 8, 2016	S.RES.549	A resolution expressing a commitment by the Senate to never forget the service of aviation's first responders.	4	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
April 7, 2016	S.2764	A bill to require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 3, 2015	S.635	A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes.	0		Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-635.
March 9, 2016	S.2656	A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 21, 2015	S.1806	A bill to protect consumers from security and privacy threats to their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 6, 2015	S.1208	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 6, 2015	S.1209	A bill to establish State revolving loan funds to repair or replace natural gas distribution pipelines.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 2, 2015	S.617	A bill to ensure that owners of all motor vehicles in use on United States roadways are made aware of, and obtain repairs for, manufacturer-issued safety recalls in a timely manner.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 25, 2014	S.2151	A bill to enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov. 21, 2013	S.1767	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov. 21, 2013	S.1768	A bill to establish State revolving loan funds to repair or replace natural gas distribution pipelines.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov. 4, 2013	S.1639	A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 12, 2013	H.R.1093	To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to prohibit airplane passengers from bringing aboard a passenger aircraft any item that was prohibited as of March 1, 2013.	63	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
March 19, 2013	H.R.1262	To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Dec. 18, 2012	H.R.6676	To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to provide guidance and limitations regarding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into United States airspace, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Nov. 16, 2010	H.R.6410	To improve air cargo security.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Sept. 29, 2010	H.R.6275	To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air cargo security, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
July 29, 2008	H.R.6643	To amend title 49, United States Code, to require determination of the maximum feasible fuel economy level achievable for cars and light trucks for a year based on a projected fuel gasoline price that is not less than the applicable high gasoline price projection issued by the Energy Information Administration.	26	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 31, 2006	H.R.4673	To require that an increasing percentage of new automobiles be dual fueled automobiles, to revise the method for calculating corporate average fuel economy for such vehicles, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Nov. 17, 2005	H.R.4373	To ensure the safety of passengers aboard aircraft that also carries cargo.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
May 26, 2005	H.R.2649	To strengthen aviation security.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 3, 2005	H.R.2044	To improve air cargo security.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
March 17, 2005	H.R.1414	To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials, and for other purposes.	17	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
July 13, 2004	H.R.4824	To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials.	13	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
May 6, 2004	H.R.4312	To enhance aviation security.	34	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb. 11, 2004	H.R.3798	To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve aviation security.	19	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
June 12, 2003	H.R.2455	To improve air cargo security.	23	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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