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Latest Update: Thursday, July, 24th 2008
Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
5/21/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Recognizes that increased and safe bicycle use for transportation and recreation is in the national interest of the United States. Supports policies that increase bicycle use. Encourages the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide leadership and coordination by reestablishing the federal bicycle task force to include representatives from all relevant federal agencies.
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- 06/02/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432-4433)
- 05/21/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4102-4103)
- 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 05/21/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
show all actions- 06/02/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4432-4433)
- 05/21/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4102-4103)
- 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 05/21/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- 05/21/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/19/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4102-4104)
- 05/19/2008 - Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-653.
- 05/19/2008 - Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
- 05/19/2008 - Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 05/19/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4102-4104; text of measure as introduced: CR H4102-4103)
- 05/19/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 305.
- 05/19/2008 - At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Petri objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 05/15/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 05/15/2008 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 05/15/2008 - Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
- 02/29/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 02/28/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E270)
- 02/28/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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