Resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's national plan for transportation improvements 200 years ago, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-936
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2008-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to transportation
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Transportation engineering
Transportation planning

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 
Reaffirms the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's national transportation plan 200 years ago.

Calls on the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and U.S. citizens to mark the 200th anniversary of such plan by recalling the legacy of public investment in infrastructure that connects and enhances the economies, communications, and communities of the states.

Expresses support for the creation of a new national plan to align the demands for economic development with the resources of the nation.

action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Reaffirms the goals and ideals that formed the impetus for Albert Gallatin's national plan for transportation improvements 200 years ago.

Calls on the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and U.S. citizens to mark the 200th anniversary of such plan by recalling the legacy of public investment in infrastructure, which connects and enhances the economies, communications, and communities of the states.

Expresses support for the creation of a new national plan for transportation improvements to align the demands for economic development with the resources of the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR 3/11/2008 H1455)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 133).(text: CR 3/11/2008 H1455)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1574)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 936.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1455-1457)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-544.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-544.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2008-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2008-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Introduced in House