H.R. 3985 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007
H.R. 3985 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 29, 2007, sponsored by Peter A. DeFazio with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 29, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 110-291
What it does
Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007 - Amends federal transportation law to add as a registration condition for motor carriers of passengers that a carrier be willing and able to comply with specified accessibility requirements for transportation provided by an over-the-road bus (characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 29, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 12, 2007
- Passed the SenateJul 14, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 22, 2008
- Became lawJul 30, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-291. (Jul 30, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 12, 2007 · Passed374–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility ActHouse · Dec 12, 2007
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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