H.R. 2355 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
MOVEMENT Act of 2009
H.R. 2355 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 12, 2009, sponsored by Laura Richardson with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 12, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2009 or the MOVEMENT Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a National Goods Movement Improvement Program to provide funding for projects to improve the movement of goods in interstate commerce, to provide security for such goods in transit, and to mitigate environmental damage caused by the movement of goods.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Laura Richardson (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (May 13, 2009)
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- S.J.Res. 19: A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State…
- H.R. 3607: Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act
- H.R. 4217: Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II
- H.R. 4957: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010
- S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State…
- H.R. 5147: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010
- H.R. 5611: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II
- H.R. 3360: Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010
Committees
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