One Seat Ride Act

Bill: 118-hr-1547
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2023-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commuting
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
New Jersey
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-10
text: 

One Seat Ride Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a cost-benefit analysis that compares commuter rail passenger transportation services involving transfers with those not involving transfers. The analysis must consider economic, logistical, and quality of life factors. The study must also include an analysis of the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours.

action_date: 2023-09-01
text: 

One Seat Ride Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation and major obstacles to providing commuter rail passenger transportation that does not involve a transfer for passengers. The study must consider economic, logistical, and quality of life factors. It must also include a cost-benefit analysis of single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours and the impact such trips would have on other New Jersey Transit lines.

action_date: 2023-12-05
text: 

One Seat Ride Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation and major obstacles to providing commuter rail passenger transportation that does not involve a transfer for passengers. The study must consider economic, logistical, and quality of life factors. It must also include a cost-benefit analysis of single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours and the impact such trips would have on other New Jersey Transit lines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 61 (Roll no. 694). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6084)
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 61 (Roll no. 694). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6084)
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6129-6130)
action_date: 2023-12-04
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: 2023-12-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1547.
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6085)
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137.
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-173.
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-173.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 3.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
action_date: 2023-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-10
text: Introduced in House