H.R. 2180 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act
H.R. 2180 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 21, 2003, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 124 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 124
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act - Amends Federal transportation law to prohibit a State from prescribing or enforcing any regulation that allows a restricted property-carrying unit (any trailer, semi-trailer, container, or other property-carrying unit longer than 53 feet, except for a fire-fighting unit) to operate on the National Highway System (including the Interstate System), unless the operation of such…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 100 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10928) (Dec 7, 2004)
More bills from James P. McGovern in the 108th Congress
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 3087: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003
- S. 579: National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2115: Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 3850: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4219: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II
- H.R. 4635: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III
- H.R. 4916: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV
- H.R. 2443: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
- H.R. 4226: Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5183: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V
Committees
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