H.R. 3 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
SAFETEA-LU
H.R. 3 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 2005, sponsored by Don Young with 79 co-sponsors. Congress held 24 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 79
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 109-59
What it does
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users or SAFETEA-LU - Title I: Federal-Aid Highways - Subtitle A: Authorization of Programs - (Sec. 1101) Authorizes appropriations through FY2009 for highway programs out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), including: (1) the Interstate maintenance program; (2) the National Highway System (NHS); (3) the bridge program; (4) the surface transportation p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2005
- Passed the SenateMay 17, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentAug 10, 2005
- Became lawAug 10, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-59. (Aug 10, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On the Conference Report
Senate · Jul 29, 2005 · Conference Report Agreed to91–4 - On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Jul 29, 2005 · Passed412–8 - On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · May 26, 2005 · Failed189–223 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · May 17, 2005 · Bill Passed89–11 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Apr 26, 2005 · Cloture Motion Agreed to94–6 - On Passage
House · Mar 10, 2005 · Passed417–9 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Mar 10, 2005 · Failed190–235
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 9, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 9, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 9, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 9, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 9, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2005
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Mar 10, 2005
- Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersHouse · Mar 10, 2005
- Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersHouse · Mar 10, 2005
- A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for…Senate · Apr 26, 2005
- A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for…Senate · Apr 28, 2005
- To strike the highway stormwater discharge mitigation program.Senate · Apr 28, 2005
- To require notice regarding the criteria for small business concerns to participate in Federally-funded…Senate · May 9, 2005
- A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for…Senate · May 11, 2005
- To establish the effect of a section of the United States Code relating to the letting of contracts on…Senate · May 11, 2005
- To provide funding for motorcycle safety programs in States without universal helmet laws.Senate · May 11, 2005
- To improve the safety of nonmotorized transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian safety.Senate · May 11, 2005
- To provide a complete substitute.Senate · May 12, 2005
- To modify the eligibility requirements for States to receive a grant under section 405 of title 49, United…Senate · May 17, 2005
- To reduce funding for certain programs.Senate · May 17, 2005
- A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for…Senate · May 17, 2005
- Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersHouse · May 26, 2005
- Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for UsersHouse · Jul 29, 2005
- A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for…Senate · Jul 29, 2005
More bills from Don Young in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3104: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II
- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 4508: Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act of 2005
- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
- H.R. 5074: Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act of 2006
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3104: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II
- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
- S. 1786: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make emergency airport improvement project…
- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
- H.R. 1442: To complete the codification of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", as positive law.
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