Bills About Transportation And Public Works Sponsored by John McCain (R-Ariz.)

Sen. McCain sponsored 44 bills about transportation and public works in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Sept. 28, 2017	S.1894	A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States (commonly known as the "Jones Act").	3	All Republicans	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
July 13, 2017	S.1561	A bill to repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4000-4001)
Dec. 16, 2015	S.2406	A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airports at which such procedures will be implemented.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 23, 2015	S.1649	A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Sonoran Corridor connecting Interstate 19 to Interstate 10 south of the Tucson International Airport, as a future part of the Interstate System.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
June 23, 2010	S.3525	A bill to repeal the Jones Act restrictions on coastwise trade and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 6, 2009	S.36	A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 4, 2007	S.83	A bill to provide increased rail transportation security.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 29, 2005	S.1599	A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Star Print ordered on on the bill.
July 11, 2005	S.1379	A bill to provide increased rail transportation security.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7992-7996)
Oct. 8, 2004	S.2952	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide the Department of Transportation a more focused research organization, to improve pipeline and hazardous materials transportation safety, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
April 1, 2004	S.2273	A bill to provide increased rail transportation security.	19	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
April 8, 2004	S.2306	A bill to reauthorize, restructure, and reform the intercity passenger rail service program.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4031-4042)
July 14, 2003	S.1402	A bill to authorize appropriations for activities under the Federal railroad safety laws for fiscal years 2004 through 2008, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
March 7, 2003	S.579	A bill to reauthorize the National Transportation Safety Board, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 108-168.
Nov. 25, 2003	S.1978	An original bill to authorize funds for highway safety programs, motor carrier safety programs, hazardous materials transportation safety program, boating safety programs, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
June 13, 2003	S.1262	A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004, 2005, and 2006 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.
July 30, 2003	S.1501	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for stable, productive, and efficient passenger rail service in the United States, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-994.
June 11, 2003	S.1244	A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2004 and 2005.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sept. 23, 2003	S.1646	A bill to provide a 5-month extension of highway safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11858-11859)
April 28, 2003	S.929	A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for security improvements to over-the-road bus operations, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Held at the desk.
July 10, 2003	S.1389	A bill to authorize appropriations for the Surface Transportation Board for fiscal years 2004 through 2008, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.
April 8, 2003	S.824	A bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	See also H.R. 2115.
Feb. 15, 2002	S.1958	A bill to provide a restructured and rationalized rail passenger system that provides efficient service on viable routes; to eliminate budget deficits and management inefficiencies at Amtrak through the establishment of an Amtrak Control Board; to allow for the privatization of Amtrak; to increase the role of State and private entities in rail passenger service; and, to promote competition and improve rail passenger service opportunities.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct. 10, 2001	S.1528	A bill to improve the safety and security of rail transportation.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 22, 2001	S.127	A bill to give American companies, American workers, and American ports the opportunity to compete in the United States cruise market.	17	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.
Feb. 13, 2001	S.319	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that air carriers meet their obligations under the Airline Customer Service Agreement, and provide improved passenger service in order to meet public convenience and necessity.	8	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 35.
Feb. 1, 2001	S.235	A bill to provide for enhanced safety, public awareness, and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jan. 22, 2001	S.141	A bill to provide for enhanced safety, public awareness, and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct. 8, 1998	S.2581	A bill to authorize appropriations for the motor vehicle safety and information programs of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for fiscal years 1999-2001.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sept. 22, 1998	S.2507	A bill to stimulate increased domestic cruise ship opportunities for the American cruising public by temporarily reducing barriers for entry into the domestic cruise ship trade.	4	Bipartisan	Committee on Commerce. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
July 9, 1998	S.2279	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4057 in lieu of this measure by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-1. Record Vote No: 288.
March 19, 1998	S.1802	A bill to authorize appropriations for the Surface Transportation Board for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001.	8	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
July 23, 1998	S.2349	A bill to authorize appropriations for the hazardous materials transportation program, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Feb. 5, 1997	S.268	A bill to regulate flights over national parks, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 6, 1997	S.1383	A bill to provide a 6-month extension of safety programs under ISTEA.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Oct. 29, 1997	S.1331	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance domestic aviation competition by providing for the auction of slots at slot-controlled airports, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
April 28, 1997	S.661	A bill to provide an administrative process for obtaining a waiver of the coastwise trade laws for certain vessels.	0	All Republicans	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Oct. 8, 1997	S.1267	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for enhanced intermodal transportation safety, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sept. 18, 1997	S.1196	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the National Transportation Safety Board and individual foreign air carriers to address the needs of families of passengers involved in aircraft accidents involving foreign air carriers.	4	Bipartisan	Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 23, 1996	S.1801	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal year 1997, to reform the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
May 17, 1996	S.1774	A bill to enhance the enforceability of airport revenue diversion provisions under chapter 471 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sept. 13, 1995	S.1239	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the regulation of interstate transportation by common carriers engaged in civil aviation, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 363.
Dec. 8, 1995	S.1461	A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, relating to required employment investigations of pilots.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jan. 26, 1995	S.288	A bill to abolish the Board of Review of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.

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