{"database": "openregs", "table": "legislation", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where congress = 108 and policy_area = \"Transportation and Public Works\" sorted by introduced_date descending", "rows": [["108-hr-5426", 108, "hr", 5426, "Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Technical Corrections Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-12-06", "2004-12-08", "Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Technical Corrections Act of 2004 - Makes technical corrections to certain amendments made by the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004.", "2023-01-14T22:48:29Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5426"], ["108-s-3024", 108, "s", 3024, "National Center for Transportation Solutions Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-20", "2004-11-20", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]", "CT", "D", "D000388", 0, "National Center for Transportation Solutions Act of 2004 - Establishes the National Center for Transportation Solutions, consisting of the National Center for Transportation Solutions Board and the Director of National Transportation Research.  Directs the Center to develop and encourage the execution of a long-term national policy for the promotion of research and development related to multimodal transportation.  Requires the Director to award grants to establish regional centers for transportation solutions located in each of four regions established by the Board for the northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest regions of the United States.", "2023-01-14T22:48:29Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/3024"], ["108-hr-5417", 108, "hr", 5417, "To amend title 23, United States Code, relating to high occupancy vehicle lanes.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-19", "2004-11-19", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]", "CA", "D", "S000344", 0, "Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency that has jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility.  Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard.  Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; and (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and other low emission and energy-efficient vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles.", "2023-01-14T22:48:31Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5417"], ["108-hr-5388", 108, "hr", 5388, "To establish an interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop a national strategy for aerospace workforce cultivation, training, and recruitment.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-18", "2004-11-18", "Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.", "House", "Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]", "MI", "R", "E000092", 0, "Establishes the Interagency Aerospace Revitalization Task Force to develop a national strategy for aerospace workforce development. Directs the Task Force to develop: (1) cooperation among Federal agencies to provide a skilled workforce; (2) integrated Federal policies to promote and monitor public and private sector education and training programs for science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and skilled trades; and (3) partnerships with industry, organized labor, academia, and State and local governments for occupational information and for workforce education, training, and certification resources, including grants, loans, and scholarships.", "2023-01-14T22:48:32Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5388"], ["108-hr-5389", 108, "hr", 5389, "Hybrid HOV Access Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-18", "2004-11-18", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]", "MO", "R", "G000546", 0, "Hybrid HOV Access Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency that has jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility.  Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard.  Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and low emission and energy-efficient vehicles; and (3) advanced lean burn technology vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue: (1) a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles and advanced lean burn technology vehicles; and (2) guidance on methods for determining whether a vehicle meets the fuel efficiency standards required to qualify as a hybrid vehicle.", "2023-01-14T22:48:32Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5389"], ["108-s-3001", 108, "s", 3001, "A bill entitled the \"Hybrid HOV Access Act\".", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-18", "2004-11-18", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO]", "MO", "R", "T000024", 0, "Amends the Federal Aid Highways program to require a State agency with jurisdiction over the operation of a HOV facility to establish the occupancy requirements of vehicles operating on the facility. Requires such agency to permit motorcycles and bicycles to use the HOV facility.  Permits a State agency to restrict use of the HOV facility by motorcycles or bicycles (or both) if it certifies to the Secretary of Transportation that such use would create a safety hazard.  Prescribes guidelines under which a State agency may permit use of an HOV facility by: (1) public transportation vehicles and high occupancy toll vehicles; (2) inherently low-emission vehicles and low emission and energy-efficient vehicles; and (3) advanced lean burn technology vehicles. Permits tolls to be charged on a HOV facility on the Interstate System. Requires a State agency that allows low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles to use a HOV facility to certify to the Secretary that it will establish: (1) a continuous monitoring, assessment, and reporting program regarding the impacts such vehicles may have on the operation of the facility and adjacent highways; and (2) an enforcement program that ensures the facility is operated in accordance with this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection to issue a final rule establishing certification requirements for low emission and energy-efficient vehicles and for advanced lean burn technology vehicles.", "2023-01-14T22:48:30Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/3001"], ["108-hr-5380", 108, "hr", 5380, "Flight 587 Accountability Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-17", "2004-11-17", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]", "NY", "D", "W000792", 0, "Flight 587 Accountability Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to: (1) require each aircraft manufacturer to list any information in the limitation section of each flight manual that may affect the safe operation of an aircraft; and (2) resolve a dispute between an aircraft manufacturer and an aircraft operator that arises regarding the safe operation of an aircraft (except in cases in which an adjudicatory resolution is sought). Sets a deadline by which the Government Accountability Office must review the effectiveness and timeliness of the FAA in implementing recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board.", "2023-01-14T22:48:32Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5380"], ["108-s-2993", 108, "s", 2993, "National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-11-17", "2004-11-17", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11432-11434)", "Senate", "Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]", "FL", "D", "G000352", 1, "National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2004 - Establishes the National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States to ensure that U.S. infrastructure meets current and future demand and facilitates economic growth. Requires the Commission to study the state of U.S. infrastructure, including such matters as: (1) the capacity of infrastructure improvements to sustain economic development; (2) the age and condition of public infrastructure; (3) the methods used to finance the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, and maintenance of public works improvements; (4) investment requirements needed to maintain and to improve facilities and the projected share of investment requirements and expenditures on infrastructure facility improvements by Federal, State, and local governments; and (5) estimates of the return to the economy from public works investment. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations regarding: (1) a Federal infrastructure plan that will detail national infrastructure program priorities; (2) public works improvements and methods of delivering and providing for public work facilities; (3) analysis or criteria and procedures that may be used by Federal agencies and State and local governments in inventorying existing and needed public works improvements, assessing the condition of improvements, and developing uniform criteria and procedures; and (4) proposed guidelines for the uniform reporting by Federal agencies of data regarding infrastructure improvements.", "2023-01-14T22:48:30Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2993"], ["108-hr-5305", 108, "hr", 5305, "To require automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of Event Data Recorders, or \"black boxes\" on new automobiles, and to require manufacturers to provide the consumer with the option to enable and disable such devices on future automobiles.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-08", "2004-10-08", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.", "House", "Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]", "MA", "D", "C001037", 1, "Requires automobile dealers to disclose to consumers the presence of Event Data Recorders (EDRs) on new automobiles at the time of purchase in a clear and conspicuous format that communicates: (1) the presence and location of the EDR; (2) the type of information recorded by the EDR and how such information is recorded; and (3) that information recorded by the EDR also may be used in law enforcement proceedings. Requires automobile manufacturers to include the same information in the owner's manual of any new automobile containing an EDR. Prohibits persons from manufacturing for sale, selling, offering for sale, introducing or delivering into interstate commerce, or importing automobiles manufactured after 2006 (and bearing a model year of 2007 or later) that are equipped with EDRs, unless those EDRs can be disabled by the consumer. Treats a violation of EDR requirements of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) and requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce this Act accordingly. Requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to study and report to Congress on the potential utility and still unknown consequences of implementing EDR technology.", "2023-01-14T22:48:40Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5305"], ["108-hr-5314", 108, "hr", 5314, "Clean Trucks Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-08", "2004-10-08", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]", "CA", "D", "F000116", 3, "Clean Trucks Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to require motor carriers, as part of registering with the Secretary of Transportation to provide transportation, to comply with the heavy duty vehicle and engine emission performance standards and related regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Directs the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to: (1) collect annually information on the year, make, model, certification level, travel routes, trip duration, fuel quality and consumption, and related activities of long-haul heavy duty trucks operating in the United States; and (2) submit such information to the Adminstrator of the EPA for use in developing and publishing estimates of the total national emissions of all criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants associated with long-haul heavy duty trucks.", "2023-01-14T22:48:40Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5314"], ["108-hr-5325", 108, "hr", 5325, "Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-08", "2004-10-08", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]", "NY", "D", "L000480", 0, "Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to set a deadline of 120 days after enactment of this Act for the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security to require screening or inspection of all individuals, goods, property, vehicles, and other equipment before entry into a secured area of a U.S. airport. Requires such screening requirements to include at a minimum physical screening for metal objects. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to require random screenings and inspections until such deadline.  Authorizes the Secretary to hire additional passenger and baggage screeners to ensure aviation security.", "2023-01-14T22:48:39Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5325"], ["108-hr-5326", 108, "hr", 5326, "To provide additional security for nuclear facilities under certain circumstances.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-08", "2004-10-08", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]", "NY", "D", "L000480", 0, "Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit any commercial or private aircraft from flying below 18,000 feet within a ten-mile radius of a commercial nuclear power reactor licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission if the threat alert level determined by the Homeland Security Advisory System is elevated to code orange or code red.", "2023-01-14T22:48:39Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5326"], ["108-s-2952", 108, "s", 2952, "Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-08", "2004-10-08", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]", "AZ", "R", "M000303", 1, "Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish, and replace the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) with, the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), which shall be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes in RITA an Office of Intermodalism. Transfers the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to RITA. Establishes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the Department of Transportation (DOT), headed by an Administrator with professional experience in pipeline safety, hazardous materials safety, or other transportation safety, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.  Requires the Director of the Office of Intermodalism to develop a plan to improve the national intermodal transportation system. Revises sanitary food transportation requirements to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish procedures for transportation safety inspections in order to identify suspected incidents of contamination or adulteration of food, meat, and poultry products and to train DOT personnel in the appropriate use of the procedures. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to notify the Secretaries of HHS and of Agriculture of instances of potential food contamination or adulteration of a food identified during transportation safety inspections. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of HHS to require shippers, motor vehicle or rail vehicle carriers, receivers, and other persons engaged in the transportation of food to use sanitary transportation practices prescribed by the Secretary of HHS to avoid the adulteration of food.", "2023-01-14T22:48:35Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2952"], ["108-s-2960", 108, "s", 2960, "Rush Hour Congestion Relief Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-08", "2004-10-08", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10857)", "Senate", "Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]", "FL", "D", "G000352", 0, "Rush Hour Congestion Relief Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highways Program to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement a traffic incident management program to assist States and localities in: (1) regional traffic incident management program planning; and (2) carrying out projects to mitigate the effects of traffic delays resulting from accidents, breakdowns, and other non-recurring incidents on highways. Prohibits funds apportioned under this Act from being obligated for an urbanized area with a population greater than 300,000 until such time as a regional traffic incident management plan is developed for the urbanized area. Requires an urbanized area that receives funds under this Act to engage in certain regional collaboration and coordination activities to develop a prescribed regional traffic incident management plan. Prescribes an apportionment formula for funds distribution among the States to implement this Act.", "2023-01-14T22:48:34Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2960"], ["108-hr-5250", 108, "hr", 5250, "Federal Flight Deck Officer Improvement Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-07", "2004-10-07", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]", "OR", "D", "D000191", 1, "Federal Flight Deck Officer Improvement Act of 2004 - Instructs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) study and report to certain congressional committees on the feasibility of conducting Federal flight deck officer initial training; (2) ensure that eligible pilots are offered a choice of training dates, and given advance notice of them; (3) establish a program to improve travel access to Federal flight deck officer training facilities through the use of charter flights or improved scheduled air carrier service; (4) establish qualification standards for facilities where Federal flight deck officers can receive requalification and recurrent training; and (5) provide Federal flight deck officer training, requalification training, and recurrent training at no cost to the pilots or the air carriers that employ them.  Directs the Secretary to establish a secure means for personnel of the Transportation Security Administration to communicate with Federal flight deck officers, and for Federal flight deck officers to communicate with each other. Directs the Secretary to implement a pilot program to allow pilots participating in the Federal flight deck officer program to transport their firearms on their persons. Encourages the President to pursue aggressively agreements with foreign governments to allow maximum deployment of Federal flight deck officers on international flights. Requires the Secretary to work with relevant Federal agencies to obtain compensation for the death or injury of a Federal flight deck officer sustained while in the performance of his or her duties under the program.  Expresses the sense of Congress that air carriers should permit Federal flight deck officers to take a leave of absence from their employment as required to attend initial and requalification Federal flight deck officer training.", "2023-01-14T22:48:41Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5250"], ["108-hr-5268", 108, "hr", 5268, "Fatal Grade Crossing Accident Investigations Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-07", "2004-10-07", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]", "MN", "D", "P000258", 0, "Fatal Grade Crossing Accident Investigations Act - Amends Federal transportation law to require the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate all railroad grade crossing accidents that involve a fatality or substantial property damage.", "2023-01-14T22:48:41Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5268"], ["108-s-2931", 108, "s", 2931, "Auto Choice Reform Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-07", "2004-10-07", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]", "TX", "R", "C001056", 2, "Auto Choice Reform Act of 2004 - Authorizes motor vehicle insurers to offer a choice between the personal injury protection and tort maintenance systems prescribed by this Act. Deems persons who fail to select a type of insurance to have elected insurance under the tort maintenance system.Authorizes the appropriate State official to establish a consumer notification program regarding: (1) the comparative cost of insurance under the personal injury protection and tort maintenance systems; and (2) the benefits, rights, and obligations of the insurers and insureds under such systems. Requires insurers to provide such information to a consumer before the consumer chooses insurance.Prescribes minimum requirements for the personal injury protection system and the tort maintenance system. Exempts a State from application of this Act if the State: (1) declares by statute by a specified date that this Act shall not apply; or (2) finds that average premiums will not be reduced by an average of at least 30 percent for persons choosing the personal injury protection system.", "2023-01-14T22:48:35Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2931"], ["108-hr-5230", 108, "hr", 5230, "To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that the National Driver Registry includes certain information.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-06", "2004-10-06", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Beauprez, Bob [R-CO-7]", "CO", "R", "B001240", 0, "Amends Federal transportation law to require the National Driver Registry to include information that specifies if an individual has been convicted in the previous ten years of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol or a controlled substance. Authorizes a State or local prosecutor and district attorney to obtain from the State chief driver licensing official certain Registry information about a driver who is under investigation for a traffic related offense.", "2023-01-14T22:48:42Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5230"], ["108-hr-5214", 108, "hr", 5214, "Save Every Child Using Restraints Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-05", "2004-10-05", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]", "CA", "D", "B001234", 0, "Save Every Child Using Restraints Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations establishing a safety standard requiring that all school buses with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds be equipped with three-point safety belts on all seats.", "2023-01-14T22:48:42Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5214"], ["108-hr-5217", 108, "hr", 5217, "Railroad Security and Public Awareness Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-05", "2004-10-05", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]", "DE", "R", "C000243", 1, "Railroad Security and Public Awareness Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and issue detailed guidance for a rail worker security training program to prepare front-line workers for potential threat conditions. Requires railroad carriers to develop a rail worker security training program that meets the Secretary's approval. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to railroads (including intercity, heavy, and light rail), hazardous materials shippers, owners of hazardous materials rail cars, universities, colleges, and research centers, and State and local governments (for railroad facilities and infrastructure) for full or partial reimbursement of: (1) rail worker security training program costs; and (2) security upgrade costs incurred by a railroad to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism, sabotage, or other railroad security threats. Directs the Secretary to develop a national plan for public outreach and awareness of measures that the general public, railroad passengers, and railroad employees can take to increase railroad security.", "2023-01-14T22:48:42Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5217"], ["108-s-2884", 108, "s", 2884, "Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-10-01", "2004-10-04", "Held at the desk.", "Senate", "Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]", "AL", "R", "S000320", 17, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to define and clarify the respective public transportation security roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Requires the MOU to: (1) establish a process to develop security standards for public transportation agencies; (2) establish funding priorities for grants from the DHS to such agencies; (3) create a method of direct coordination with such agencies on security matters; (4) address any other appropriate issues; and (5) include a formal and permanent mechanism to ensure coordination and involvement by DOT in public transportation security, as appropriate. (Sec. 4) Requires DOT's Federal Transit Administration to submit all public transportation security assessments to DHS and the Secretary to review and augment such assessments. States that such assessments shall be used to: (1) allocate grant funds under this Act unless the Secretary determines that an adjustment is necessary to respond to an urgent threat or other significant factors, after notification to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; (2) establish the process for developing security guidelines for public transportation security; (3) design a security improvement strategy that minimizes terrorist threats to public transportation systems; and (4) design a security improvement strategy that maximizes the efforts of such systems to mitigate damage from terrorist attacks. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish security improvement priorities and to update them annually; and (2) conduct assessments of all transit agencies considered to be at greatest risk of a terrorist attack, local bus-only public transportation systems, and selected rural transportation systems. (Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary to award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable capital security improvements, including: (1) tunnel and perimeter protection systems; (2) redundant critical operations control systems; (3) chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection systems; (4) surveillance and communications equipment; (5) emergency response equipment; (6) fire suppression and decontamination equipment; (7) global positioning or automated vehicle locator type system equipment; (8) evacuation improvements; and (9) other capital security improvements. Requires the Secretary to award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable operational security improvements, including: (1) security training for transit employees; (2) live or simulated drills; (3) public awareness campaigns; (4) canine patrols for chemical, biological, or explosives detection; (5) overtime reimbursement for enhanced security personnel during significant national and international public events; and (6) other appropriate improvements excluding routine, ongoing personnel costs. Directs the Secretary to provide advance notification of any grant award to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Requires each public transportation agency receiving capital security or operational security improvement grants to: (1) identify a security coordinator; (2) develop a comprehensive plan demonstrating the agency's capacity to operate and maintain purchased equipment; (3) report annually to the DHS on the use of grant funds; and (4) return any misspent grant funds (as determined by the Secretary) to the Treasury. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to: (1) ensure that DOT receives appropriate and timely notification of all credible terrorist threats against U.S. public transportation assets; and (2) fund the reasonable costs of the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for Public Transportation (ISAC) established pursuant to Presidential Directive 63; (3) require ISAC participation by those public transportation agencies determined to be at significant risk of terrorist attack; and (4) encourage ISAC participation by all other public transportation agencies.  (Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary to award grants to public or private entities for research, development, and demonstration of technologies and methods to reduce and deter terrorist threats or to mitigate damages resulting from such attacks. Authorizes the use of such grant funds for: (1) researching chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection systems that do not significantly impede passenger access; (2) researching imaging technologies; (3) conducting product evaluations and testing; and (4) researching other technologies or methods for reducing or deterring attacks or mitigating damages. Requires each entity receiving such grant funds to report annually to the DHS on the use of such funds and to return any misspent funds (as determined by the Secretary). (Sec. 8) Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report: (1) to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Governmental Affairs, and Appropriations Committees on implementation of this Act and the state of U.S. public transportation security; and (2) to the governor of each State in which a grantee transit agency is operating on the amount of funds distributed to the grantee agency and the use of such funds. (Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 10) Repeals this Act on October 1, 2007.", "2023-01-14T22:48:36Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2884"], ["108-hr-5187", 108, "hr", 5187, "To amend the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 to modify restrictions on the provisions of air transportation to and from Love Field, Texas.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-30", "2004-09-30", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]", "TN", "R", "B001243", 8, "Amends the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 to add Tennessee to the number of States outside Texas between which and Love Field, Texas, flights are authorized, if the air carrier: (1) does not offer or provide any through service or ticketing with another air carrier or foreign air carrier; and (2) does not offer for sale transportation to or from, and the flight or aircraft does not serve, any point which is outside Tennessee.", "2023-01-13T22:01:44Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5187"], ["108-hr-5163", 108, "hr", 5163, "Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Reorganization Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-29", "2004-11-30", "Became Public Law No: 108-426.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 7, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Reorganization Act - (Sec. 2) Amends Federal transportation law to establish the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in the Department of Transportation (DOT), headed by an Administrator with professional experience in pipeline safety, hazardous materials safety, or other transportation safety, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for a Deputy Administrator, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, and an Assistant Administrator for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety (who shall also be the Chief Safety Officer), appointed in the competitive service by the Secretary. (Sec. 3) Transfers the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (established by this Act). Requires the BTS Director to be appointed in the competitive service by the Secretary, instead (as currently) by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Sec. 4) Replaces the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) with the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), which shall be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers the powers and duties of the RSPA Administrator to the RITA Administrator. Directs the Administrator to carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary for: (1) coordination, facilitation, and review of DOT research and development programs and activities; (2) advancement of innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems projects and products; (3) comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis, and reporting; (4) education and training in transportation and transportation-related fields; and (5) activities of the Volpe National Transportation Center. Declares that nothing in this Act shall grant any authority to RITA over research and other programs, activities, standards, or regulations administered by the Secretary through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, except those provided for in highway and traffic safety programs administered under specified Federal law pertaining to highways and the National Driver Register, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.  Establishes in RITA an Office of Intermodalism. Directs the Administrator of RITA to report to Congress on DOT research activities. Requires the Administrator, in developing the report, to: (1) solicit input from a wide range of stakeholders; (2) take into account how the research and development activities of other Federal, State, private sector, and not-for-profit institutions contribute to reducing traffic congestion, improving mobility, and promoting safety; and (3) address methods to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts in achieving such purposes.  (Sec. 6) Directs the DOT Inspector General to report to the Secretary and the PHMSA Administrator a list of: (1) each statutory mandate regarding pipeline safety or hazardous materials safety that has not been implemented; and (2) each open safety recommendation made by the National Transportation Safety Board or the Inspector General regarding pipeline safety or hazardous materials safety. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the specific actions taken to implement such mandates. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on each open safety recommendation and the DOT response. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to provide for the orderly transfer of duties and powers under this Act by 90 days after its enactment.", "2023-01-14T22:48:43Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5163"], ["108-hr-5170", 108, "hr", 5170, "To require the Secretary of Transportation, in computing the estimated tax payments attributed to highway users for purposes of title 23, United States Code, to take into account any law that replaces the reduced rates of tax on gasohol with an excise tax credit.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-29", "2004-09-29", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "House", "Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6]", "MN", "R", "K000358", 24, "Requires the Secretary of Transportation to determine apportionments of Federal highway funds to the States by using the amount of tax receipts that the Secretary estimates would have resulted for a fiscal year had any increase in taxes on fuels containing alcohol enacted after this Act taken effect at the beginning of such fiscal year.", "2023-01-13T22:01:44Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5170"], ["108-hr-5178", 108, "hr", 5178, "Driver's License Improvement and Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-29", "2004-09-30", "Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1759-1760)", "House", "Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]", "VA", "D", "M000933", 0, "Driver's License Improvement and Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a pilot program to assist States in developing and implementing a driver's license and identification card program that meets certain requirements.  Requires a State to: (1) embed computer chips in licenses and cards it issues; (2) obtain biometric data for the identification of individuals to whom the State issues a new or renewed driver's license or identification card; (3) participate in a program to link State motor vehicle databases in order to provide electronic access by a State to information contained in the motor vehicle databases of other States; (4) include on each new or renewed driver's license or identification card multiple tamper-resistant security features or optical image layers, such as biometric scans, barcodes, 3D, flip, or motion imaging; and (5) adopt and implement procedures to document accurately the identity and residence of an individual before issuing him or her a driver's license or identification card.  Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to assist a State in developing and implementing a driver's license and identification card program that meets the requirements of this Act. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to study and report to the Secretary of Transportation on which on-card biometric technology is most effective and usable for the pilot program.", "2023-01-13T22:01:44Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5178"], ["108-hr-5183", 108, "hr", 5183, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-29", "2004-09-30", "Became Public Law No: 108-310.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V - Extends Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and transit programs for seven months, and authorizes appropriations, through May 31, 2005. (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) apportion funds made available for Federal-aid highway programs under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to each State according to the ratio of the State's FY 2004 obligation authority to the FY 2004 obligation authority for all States; and (2) ensure that each State is apportioned funds for the Interstate maintenance program, the National Highway System program, the bridge program, the surface transportation program, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, the recreational trails program, the Appalachian development highway system program, and the minimum guarantee. Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend the off-system bridge set-aside through May 31, 2005. Directs the Secretary to reduce the amount that would be apportioned, but for this Act, to a State for Federal-aid highway programs for FY 2005, under a multiyear law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program that is enacted after enactment of this Act by the amount that is apportioned to each State under this Act for each such program. Authorizes the Secretary to establish procedures under which certain funds apportioned for a program category for which funds are not authorized under the multiyear law may be restored to the Federal-aid highway program. Amends Tea-21 to extend through May 31, 2005, certain advanced authorizations from the Highway Trust Fund. Revises the amount of obligation limitation that is to be distributed by the Secretary. Sets a cap upon the total amount of obligation authority distributed through May 31, 2005. Prohibits the obligation of funds after May 31, 2005, for any Federal-aid highway program project until the date of enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program.  (Sec. 3) Allows a State to transfer unobligated apportionments of funds for certain Federal-aid highway program projects to any other of those Federal-aid highway program projects. Prohibits any transfer from unobligated amounts apportioned for: (1) the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program; and (2) the surface transportation program. (Sec. 4) Makes specified funds available from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for administrative expenses of the Federal-aid highway program for FY 2005. (Sec. 5) Extends through May 31, 2005, the authorization of appropriations under TEA-21 for: (1) Federal land highways (Indian reservation roads, public lands highways, park roads and parkways, and refuge roads); (2) national corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure programs; (3) construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities; (4) the national scenic byways program; (5) the value pricing pilot program; (6) highway use tax evasion projects; (7) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway Program; (8) safety grants; (9) the transportation and community and system preservation pilot program; (10) transportation infrastructure finance and innovation; (11) a center for national scenic byways; (12) surface transportation research; (13) the technology deployment program; (14) training and education; (15) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (16) intermodal transportation system (ITS) standards, research, operational tests, and development; (17) ITS deployment; (18) university transportation research; (19) metropolitan planning; (20) the Territories of Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (21) the Alaska highway program; (22) Operation Lifesaver; (23) the bridge discretionary program; (24) interstate maintenance; (25) recreational trails administrative costs; and (26) railway-highway crossing hazard elimination in high speed rail corridors. Extends through May 31, 2005, the authorization of appropriations for skills training and on-the-job training to implement a specified nondiscrimination program. (Sec. 6) Extends the authorization of appropriations for highway safety programs, including (1) seat belt safety incentive grants; (2) prevention of intoxicated driver incentive grants; (3) highway safety research and development (R&D); (4) occupant protection incentive grant; (5) alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grants; and (6) the National Driver Register. (Sec. 7) Extends through May 31, 2005, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); (2) the motor carrier safety assistance program; (3) information systems and commercial driver's license grants; (4) emergency commercial driver license (CDL) grants; and (5) continuation of a crash causation study. Makes certain Federal hours-of-service regulations with respect to property-carrying commercial drivers (contained in the Final Rule published on April 28, 2003, 68 Fed. Reg. 22456-22517, as amended on September 30, 2003, 68 Fed. Reg. 56208-56212), and made applicable to motor carriers and drivers on January 4, 2004, effective until the earlier of: (1) the effective date of a new final rule addressing the issues raised by the July 16, 2004, decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Public Citizen, et al. v. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (No. 03-1165); or (2) September 30, 2005. (Sec. 8) Extends through May 31, 2005, the authorization of allocations and apportionments for Federal Transit programs, including: (1) fixed guideway modernization; (2) formula grants; (3) capital programs; (4) planning; (5) research, including university transportation research; (6) the job access and reverse commute program; (7) the rural transportation accessibility incentive program; (8) urbanized area formula grants; (9) the fuel cell bus and bus facilities program; (10) the advanced technology pilot project; (11) projects for new fixed guideway systems and extensions to existing systems; and (12) the New Jersey urban core project. (Sec. 9) Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fishing Restoration Act to extend through May 31, 2005, authorizations of appropriations for: (1) the National Outreach and Communications Program; and (2) qualified projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 1972. Amends Federal maritime law to increase the authorization of appropriations for personnel and activities expenses of the Coast Guard directly related to the national recreational boating safety program. (Sec. 10) Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) and TEA-21, respectively, to set related discretionary spending limits and obligations for the highway and mass transit categories for FY 2005. Expresses the sense of Congress that with respect to any multiyear reauthorization of the Federal-aid highway program that the alignment of highway spending with revenues under the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act should be restructured to minimize year-to-year fluctuations in highway spending levels. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the level of obligation limitations for FY 2005 under the highway category and the mass transit category under TEA-21, as amended and extended, should equal the obligation limitations for such categories authorized in any multiyear law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program and enacted after this Act; and (2) the highway account category obligation limitation level for FY 2005 should equal the sum of the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA), and FMCSA obligation limitations for FY 2005 in such multiyear law; and (3) the mass transit category obligation limitation level for FY 2005 should equal the sum of budget authority and obligation limitation authorizations for Federal Transit Administration programs for FY 2005 in the multiyear reauthorization. (Sec. 12) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend highway programs through the end of FY 2004. (Sec. 13) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until June 1, 2005, the authorization for the use of the HTF (including the Mass Transit Account) and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (including the Sport Fish Restoration Account and the Boat Safety Account) for obligations under TEA-21. Extends through FY 2005 authorities for the transfer of a certain percentage of excise tax revenues for alcohol-blended fuels to the HTF.", "2023-01-13T22:01:44Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5183"], ["108-hr-5184", 108, "hr", 5184, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-29", "2004-11-08", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V - Extends Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and transit programs for seven months, and authorizes appropriations, through May 31, 2005. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) apportion funds made available for Federal-aid highway programs under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to each State according to the ratio of the State's FY 2004 obligation authority to the FY 2004 obligation authority for all States; and (2) ensure that each State is apportioned funds for the Interstate maintenance program, the National Highway System program, the bridge program, the surface transportation program, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, the recreational trails program, the Appalachian development highway system program, and the minimum guarantee.  Sets forth provisions: (1) for reducing future apportionments, and for recovering funds not apportioned, under a multi-year law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program that is enacted after enactment of this Act; (2) prohibiting after May 31, 2005, the obligation of any Federal-aid highway program funds until the date of enactment of a multi-year law reauthorizing such program that is enacted after enactment of this Act; and (3) prohibiting a State from transferring after May 31, 2005, unobligated Federal-aid highway funds from amounts apportioned to it for the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program and the surface transportation program. Authorizes appropriations through May 31, 2005, for specified Federal-aid highway programs, highway safety programs, the Motor Carrier Safety Administration program, Federal transit programs, and sport fishing and boating safety programs. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) and TEA-21, respectively, to set related discretionary spending limits and obligation limitations for FY 2005. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend authorization for the use of the Highway Trust Fund (including the mass transit account) and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund for obligations under TEA-21.  Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend highway programs through end of FY 2004. Amends TEA-21 to authorize appropriations for the high priority projects program through May 31, 2005 (including specified allocation percentages for such projects for FY 2004 through 2009).", "2023-01-13T22:01:44Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5184"], ["108-s-2865", 108, "s", 2865, "Freedom From Foreign Oil Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-29", "2004-09-29", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN]", "MN", "D", "D000596", 0, "Freedom From Foreign Oil Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to require that passenger automobiles, automobiles capable of off-highway operation, or light trucks that are manufactured after model year 2005 be capable of operating on a flexible fuel mixture (mixture containing at least 85 percent of ethanol by volume with gasoline). Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring such automobiles or trucks to display prominently (including in the owner's manual of each vehicle) information indicating that such vehicles are capable of operating on a flexible fuel mixture. Directs the Secretary to promote the use of a mixture containing at least 85 percent of ethanol by volume with gasoline in motor vehicles in the United States.", "2023-01-14T22:48:45Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2865"], ["108-hr-5132", 108, "hr", 5132, "Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-23", "2004-09-24", "Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1698)", "House", "Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]", "NJ", "D", "M000639", 11, "Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security to complete a vulnerability assessment of freight and passenger rail transportation for identification of: (1) critical assets and infrastructures and threats to them; (2) vulnerabilities specific to the transportation of hazardous materials via railroad; and (3) security weaknesses in passenger and cargo security, transportation infrastructure, protection systems, procedural policies, communications systems, employee training, emergency response planning, and any other area identified by the assessment. Requires the Under Secretary based on the assessment to develop specific prioritized recommendations for improving rail security. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to review existing Department of Transportation (DOT) rail regulations to identify areas for revision to improve rail security. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to specified congressional committees on the rail passenger transportation security programs in Japan, the European Union (EU), and other foreign countries in order to identify effective rail transportation security measures. Directs the Under Secretary to: (1) analyze the cost and feasibility of requiring security screening for passengers, baggage, and mail on passenger trains; and (2) conduct a pilot program of random security screening of passengers and baggage at a specified number of passenger rail stations served by Amtrak. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to Amtrak for fire and life-safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades to tunnels on the Northeast Corridor. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that DOT receives timely notification, through the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for Public Transportation, of all credible terrorist threats against public transportation assets. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to award research, development, and demonstration grants to public and private entities to reduce and deter terrorist threats against public transportation systems. Amends Federal transportation law to direct Amtrak to submit to the National Transportation Safety Board a plan to address the needs of families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents. Authorizes the Under Secretary to make grants for certain system-wide Amtrak security upgrades and freight and hazardous materials transportation and passenger rail security upgrades.  Directs the Federal Railroad Administration to set forth certain standards for welded rail and tank car safety improvements. Requires the Under Secretary to report to specified congressional committees: (1) an assessment of the current system for preclearance and screening of rail and airline passengers and baggage, as well as freight railroad traffic, between the United States and Canada; and (2) information on progress toward finalizing a protocol with Canada on preclearance of rail passengers between the two countries. Authorizes the Under Secretary to make operating grants and capital grants for mass transportation system security improvements.", "2023-01-13T22:01:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5132"], ["108-hr-5143", 108, "hr", 5143, "Secure Domestic Container Partnership Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-23", "2004-09-24", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]", "CA", "D", "M000714", 0, "Secure Domestic Container Partnership Act of 2004 - Amends Federal shipping law to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out an empty shipping container sealing pilot program to encourage shipping container handlers to seal empty shipping containers after they have unpacked them. Allows the Secretary to authorize a shipper, cargo carrier, freight forwarder, terminal operator, port authority, or labor organization that is a qualified container handler to secure, under a seal approved by the Secretary, a shipping container that is emptied by the person.", "2023-01-13T22:01:45Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5143"], ["108-s-2842", 108, "s", 2842, "Clean Trucks Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-23", "2004-09-23", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "B000711", 2, "Clean Trucks Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to require motor carriers, as part of registering with the Secretary of Transportation to provide transportation, to comply with the heavy duty vehicle and engine emission performance standards and related regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Directs the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to: (1) collect annually information on the year, make, model, certification level, travel routes, trip duration, fuel quality and consumption, and related activities of long-haul heavy duty trucks operating in the United States; and (2) submit such information to the Adminstrator of the EPA for use in developing and publishing estimates of the total national emissions of all criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants associated with long-haul heavy duty trucks.", "2023-01-14T22:48:45Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2842"], ["108-hr-5119", 108, "hr", 5119, "To prohibit the use of remote control locomotives to carry hazardous materials, and for other purposes.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-22", "2004-09-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]", "TX", "D", "G000410", 8, "Prohibits a railroad carrier from operating or causing to be operated a remote control locomotive to carry hazardous materials. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring that: (1) railroad carriers inventory and maintain continuous accounting of remote control transmitters, such transmitters be kept in a secure location when not in use, and be assigned only to personnel with proper identification and authorization to use them; and (2) the manual operational control area of any remote control locomotive be kept under lock and key when such locomotive is operated without personnel of the railroad carrier present. Sets forth civil penalties for a railroad carrier that violates such requirements, including criminal penalties if such violation involves the release of a hazardous material that results in death or bodily injury.", "2023-01-13T22:01:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5119"], ["108-hr-5121", 108, "hr", 5121, "To further protect the United States aviation system from terrorist attacks.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-22", "2004-09-29", "Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 4, "Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration (TSA)) to issue guidance for the use of biometrics or other technology that positively verifies the identity of each airport employee and law enforcement officer who enters a secure area of an airport. (Currently, the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is authorized to provide for such use). Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Assistant Secretary to establish a program to enter into multi-year contracts with airport operators or other non-Federal entities to provide electronic explosive detection system images of checked baggage for screening purposes. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare a transportation sector specific plan and transportation modal security plans that at a minimum: (1) set risk-based priorities for defending aviation assets; (2) assign roles and missions to Federal, State, regional, and local authorities and to stakeholders; (3) establish a damage mitigation and recovery plan for the aviation system in the event of a terrorist attack; and (4) include a threat matrix document that outlines each threat to the U.S. aviation system and corresponding layers of security in place to address such threat. Directs the Assistant Secretary to commence testing of a next generation passenger prescreening system that will allow the DHS to assume the performance of comparing passenger name records (including airport employees) to the automatic selectee and no fly lists, utilizing the Federal Government's terrorist watchlist. Sets forth requirements for: (1) the deployment and use of explosive and nonmetallic weapon detection equipment at airport screening checkpoints; (2) a pilot program to evaluate the use of blast-resistant containers for cargo and baggage on passenger aircraft; (3) the establishment in the DHS of a Checkpoint Screening Security Fund; (4) a pilot program to test and deploy next generation security checkpoint screening technology at a certain number of U.S. airports; (5) civil penalties for failure to secure a cockpit door; (6) appropriate in-flight counterterrorism procedures and tactic training to Federal law enforcement officers; (7) a pilot program to allow pilots participating in the Federal flight deck officer program to transport their firearms on their persons; (8) implementation of the registered traveler program; (9) the establishment of an Under Secretary for Local Government and Tourism; (10) the Federal Air Marshal Service to provide air marshal training to foreign law enforcement personnel; and (11) international efforts to limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS).", "2023-01-13T22:01:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5121"], ["108-hr-5109", 108, "hr", 5109, "Airport Noise Curfew Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-21", "2004-09-22", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]", "NY", "D", "C001038", 16, "Airport Noise Curfew Act of 2004 - Establishes the Airport Noise Curfew Commission to study and make recommendations to Congress regarding the establishment of curfews on nonmilitary aircraft operations over populated areas of the United States during normal sleeping hours.", "2023-01-13T22:01:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5109"], ["108-s-2822", 108, "s", 2822, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part VI", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-21", "2004-09-21", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9449-9453)", "Senate", "Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]", "NV", "D", "R000146", 4, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part VI - Extends Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and transit programs for five months, and authorizes appropriations, through March 31, 2005. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) apportion funds made available for Federal-aid highway programs under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to each State according to the ratio of the State's FY 2004 obligation authority to the FY 2004 obligation authority for all States; and (2) ensure that each State is apportioned funds for the Interstate maintenance program, the National Highway System program, the bridge program, the surface transportation program, the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, the recreational trails program, the Appalachian development highway system program, and the minimum guarantee.  Sets forth provisions: (1) for reducing future apportionments, and for recovering funds not apportioned, under a multi-year law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program that is enacted after enactment of this Act; and (2) prohibiting after March 31, 2005, the obligation of any Federal-aid highway program funds until the date of enactment of a multi-year law reauthorizing such program that is enacted after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations through May 31, 2005, for specified Federal-aid highway programs, highway safety programs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration program, the Motor Carrier Safety Administration program, and Federal transit programs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend authorization for the use of the Highway Trust Fund (including the mass transit account) and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund for obligations under TEA-21.", "2023-01-14T22:48:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2822"], ["108-hr-5082", 108, "hr", 5082, "Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-15", "2004-10-06", "Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 6, "Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2004 - (Sec.102) Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Secretary of Homeland Security to define and clarify the respective public transportation security roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Requires the MOU to: (1) establish a process to develop security standards for public transportation agencies; (2) establish funding priorities for grants for security improvements from the DHS to such agencies; (3) create a method of direct coordination with such agencies on security matters; (4) address any other appropriate issues; and (5) include a formal and permanent mechanism to ensure coordination and involvement by DOT in public transportation security, as appropriate. (Sec. 103) Requires DOT's Federal Transit Administration to submit all public transportation security assessments conducted by it to DHS and the Secretary to review and modify them. Requires the Secretaries, in conducting such reviews, to ensure that such assessments identify: (1) the critical assets of the public transportation system; (2) threats to those assets; (3) security weaknesses in the system; (4) redundant and backup systems required to ensure the continued operation of critical elements of the system in the event of an attack or other incident; and (5) the extent to which public transportation employees, including bus and rail operators, mechanics, customer service personnel, maintenance employees, transit police, and security personnel, have received training in security awareness and public transportation system emergency response procedures.  States that such assessments shall be used to: (1) allocate grant funds among public transportation agencies, unless the Secretary determines that an adjustment is necessary to respond to an urgent threat or other significant factors, after notification to specified congressional committees; (2) establish the process for developing security guidelines for public transportation security; (3) design a security improvement strategy that minimizes terrorist threats to public transportation systems; and (4) design a security improvement strategy that maximizes the efforts of such systems to mitigate damage from terrorist attacks. Directs the Secretary to establish security improvement priorities in consultation with the management and employee representatives of each public transportation system receiving an assessment. Directs the Secretaries to update the assessments triennially. Authorizes the Secretaries to conduct additional assessments of public transportation agencies considered to be at greatest risk of a terrorist attack. (Sec. 104) Requires the Secretary to award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable capital security improvements, including: (1) tunnel and perimeter protection systems; (2) redundant critical operations control systems; (3) chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection systems; (4) surveillance and communications equipment; (5) emergency response equipment; (6) fire suppression and decontamination equipment; (7) global positioning or automated vehicle locator type system equipment; (8) evacuation improvements; and (9) other capital security improvements. Sets the Federal share of project costs at 80 percent. Requires the Secretary to award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable operational security improvements, including: (1) security training for transit employees; (2) live or simulated drills; (3) public awareness campaigns; (4) canine patrols for chemical, biological, or explosives detection; (5) overtime reimbursement for enhanced security personnel during significant national and international public events; and (6) other appropriate improvements excluding routine, ongoing personnel costs. Sets the Federal share of project costs at 50 percent. Requires each public transportation agency receiving capital security or operational security improvement grants to: (1) identify a security coordinator; (2) develop a comprehensive plan demonstrating the agency's capacity to operate and maintain purchased equipment; and (3) report annually to DOT on the use of grant funds.  (Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that DOT receives appropriate and timely notification of all credible terrorist threats against U.S. public transportation assets. Directs the Secretary to: (1) fund the reasonable costs of the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for Public Transportation (ISAC) established pursuant to Presidential Directive 63; (2) require ISAC participation by those public transportation agencies determined to be at significant risk of terrorist attack; and (3) encourage ISAC participation by all other public transportation agencies.  (Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary, not later than September 30, 2006, to report to specified congressional committees on implementation of the provisions this Act, including a description of the state of public transportation security in the United States, and actions taken by Federal, State, regional, and local governments and private stakeholders to address threats to, and security weaknesses in, the public transportation system and its assets. (Sec. 107) Directs the Secretary to develop and issue guidelines for a public transportation employee security training program to prepare public transportation employees for potential threat conditions. Requires public transportation agencies that have received or are undergoing a security assessment to develop an employee training program. (Sec. 108) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2007 for: (1) the capital security assistance program; (2) the operational security assistance program; and (3) ISAC. Title II: Over-The-Road Bus Security Assistance - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, to establish a program for making grants to private operators of over-the-road buses for specified system-wide security improvements to their operations. Sets the Federal share of project costs at 80 percent. Directs the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to study: (1) the critical assets and systems of the nationwide over-the-road bus industry; (2) security threats to, and security weaknesses in, those assets and systems; and (3) redundant and backup systems required to ensure the continued operation of critical elements of such assets and systems in the event of an attack or other incident. Requires the Administrator to submit to the Secretaries, based on the study results, a report detailing the critical assets, threats, and weaknesses in the over-the-road bus industry. (Sec. 202) Prohibits the Secretary from making a grant to a private operator of over-the-road buses until the operator submits to the Secretary an application containing: (1) a plan (approved by the Secretary) for making security improvements; and (2) such additional information as the Secretary may require to ensure accountability for the obligation of amounts made available to the operator under the grant. (Sec. 204) Directs the Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a preliminary report assessing over-the-road bus security in the United States. (Sec. 205) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2007.", "2023-01-14T22:48:43Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5082"], ["108-hr-5054", 108, "hr", 5054, "Hardened Containers for Air Cargo Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-09", "2004-09-10", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]", "CA", "D", "M000714", 0, "Hardened Containers for Air Cargo Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, to: (1) carry out a pilot program to evaluate the use of hardened containers for cargo and luggage on passenger aircraft to minimize the potential effects of an explosive device; (2) develop guidelines for use by air carriers in determining the types of cargo and luggage to be placed in a hardened container on a passenger aircraft; and (3) carry out an incentive program to provide assistance to air carriers to test the use of hardened containers for cargo and luggage on passenger aircraft. Requires an air carrier to apply to be eligible to participate. Includes among assistance provided by the Secretary both the use of hardened containers and financial assistance to cover increased costs to the carriers associated with use and maintenance of the containers, including increased fuel costs.", "2023-01-13T22:01:48Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5054"], ["108-hr-5028", 108, "hr", 5028, "To allow a waiver or exemption of certain requirements for restricted airspace if security is not reduced.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-08", "2004-09-09", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]", "OH", "D", "J000284", 8, "Amends the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108 - 199, div. F) to direct the Secretary of Transportation to maintain in full force and effect certain restrictions imposed under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notices to Airmen FDC 3/2122, FDC 3/2123, and FDC 2/0199 (relating to restricted airspace). Prohibits the Secretary from granting any waivers or exemptions from such restrictions, except, among other things, to allow the operation of an aircraft participating in an air show in restricted airspace if the Administrator of the FAA, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, determines that the safety of an event is not compromised.", "2023-01-13T21:46:41Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5028"], ["108-hr-5029", 108, "hr", 5029, "To allow a waiver or exemption of certain requirements for restricted airspace if security is not reduced.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-08", "2004-09-09", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]", "OH", "R", "L000553", 1, "Amends the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108 - 199, div. F) to direct the Secretary of Transportation to maintain in full force and effect certain restrictions imposed under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notices to Airmen FDC 3/2122, FDC 3/2123, and FDC 2/0199 (relating to restricted airspace). Prohibits the Secretary from granting any waivers or exemptions from such restrictions, except, among other things, to allow the operations of an aircraft participating in an air show in restricted airspace if the Administrator of the FAA determines that the security of an event, stadium, or other venue is not reduced.", "2023-01-13T21:46:41Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5029"], ["108-hr-5035", 108, "hr", 5035, "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the same screening of all passengers and property that will be carried aboard a passenger aircraft operated in the United States by a person other than an air carrier as is provided for all passengers and property that are carried aboard a passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier, and for other purposes.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-09-08", "2004-09-09", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]", "NY", "D", "W000792", 1, "Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the same screening of all passengers and property that will be carried aboard a passenger aircraft operated in the United States by a non-air carrier as that provided for passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier. Requires the Secretary, on the date of enactment of this Act, to begin developing a plan, acquiring and training personnel, and acquiring equipment for providing such screening. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to take necessary action to ensure that: (1) no such aircraft flies within 1,500 feet of any structure or building, or over a city with a population of 1 million or more or any other location the Secretary determines appropriate, except on approach or departure to an airport; and (2) the pilot of a flight of any such aircraft remains in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration regardless of that aircraft's altitude. Makes an exception for aircraft carrying out police, medical, or other operations as the Secretary deems appropriate.", "2023-01-13T21:46:41Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/5035"], ["108-hr-4896", 108, "hr", 4896, "Protecting Railroad Operators, Travelers, Employees, and Communities with Transportation Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]", "MN", "D", "O000006", 31, "Protecting Railroad Operators, Travelers, Employees, and Communities with Transportation Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to complete a vulnerability assessment of railroad transportation that includes identification of vulnerabilities specific to the transportation of hazardous materials by railroads and of security weaknesses in passenger and cargo security. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop prioritized recommendations for improving rail security. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to specified congressional committees on the rail passenger transportation security programs carried out for rail transportation systems in Japan, member nations of the European Union, and other foreign countries.  Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to railroad carriers, nonprofit employee organizations that represent railroad workers or emergency responders, hazardous materials shippers, owners of rail cars used in the transportation of hazardous materials, universities, colleges, and research centers, and State and local governments for reimbursement of costs incurred to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism, sabotage, or other railroad security threats. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to Amtrak for: (1) fire and life-safety improvements to the tunnels on the Northeast Corridor in New York, New York, Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.; and (2) certain systemwide Amtrak security upgrades. Establishes a research and development (R&D) program to improve railroad security. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and issue detailed guidance for a rail worker security training program to prepare front-line workers for potential threat conditions. Sets forth certain railroad employee whistleblower protection requirements.  Amends Federal transportation law to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop and update a curriculum necessary to train public sector emergency response and preparedness teams, including standards for the training of persons responsible for responding to emergency situations during the removal and transportation of hazardous materials and high hazard materials. Prohibits a rail tank car containing hazardous materials from being transported or stored on rail tracks unless information identifying the tank car, the hazardous materials within such tank car, and response guidance is immediately available through Operation Respond Institute's technology or similar technology to local first responders in each location where the tank car may be located.", "2023-01-14T22:48:18Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4896"], ["108-hr-4914", 108, "hr", 4914, "Aviation Biometric Technology Utilization Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]", "FL", "R", "M000689", 33, "Aviation Biometric Technology Utilization Act - Amends Federal transportation law to change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue guidance for the use of biometrics or other technology that positively verifies the identity of each airport employee and law enforcement officer who enters a secure area of an airport. Prescribes minimum requirements for such guidance. Directs the Under Secretary to establish: (1) a law enforcement officer travel credential that incorporates biometrics and is uniform across all Federal, State, and local government law enforcement agencies; (2) a process by which the travel credential will be used to verify the identity of a Federal, State, or local government law enforcement officer seeking to carry a weapon on board an aircraft, without unnecessarily disclosing to the public that the individual is a law enforcement officer; and (3) related procedures.  Requires the Under Secretary to begin issuance of the travel credential to each Federal, State, and local government law enforcement officer authorized to carry a weapon on board an aircraft.", "2023-01-14T22:48:18Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4914"], ["108-hr-4916", 108, "hr", 4916, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-30", "Became Public Law No: 108-280.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House and Senate passed version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV - Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through September 24, 2004, and in certain circumstances through FY 2004, authorizations for Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and Federal transit programs.  (Sec. 2) Extends the off-system bridge set-aside through FY 2004. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to extend to September 24, 2004, certain advanced authorizations from the Highway Trust Fund. Revises the amount of obligation limitation that is to be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation.  Sets a cap upon the total amount of obligation authority distributed through September 24, 2004. (Sec. 3) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to reduce the amount that would be apportioned, but for such Act, to a State for programs for FY 2004 under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV by the amount that is apportioned to each State under such Act for each such program. Authorizes the Secretary to establish procedures under which certain funds apportioned for a program category for which funds are not authorized under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV may be restored to the Federal-aid highway program. (Sec. 4) Amends TEA-21 to extend through FY 2004, the authorization of appropriations under TEA-21 for: (1) Federal lands highways (Indian reservation roads, public lands highways, park roads and parkways, and refuge roads); (2) national corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure programs; (3) construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities (including set-asides for such projects that are a part of the National Highway System in Alaska, New Jersey, and Washington State); (4) the national scenic byways program; (5) the value pricing pilot program; (6) highway use tax evasion projects; (7) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway Program; (8) safety grants; (9) the transportation and community and system preservation pilot program; (10) transportation infrastructure finance and innovation; (11) surface transportation research; (12) the technology deployment program; (13) training and education; (14) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (15) Intermodal Transportation System standards, research, operational tests, development, and deployment; (16) university transportation research; (17) metropolitan planning; (18) the Territories of Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (19) the Alaska highway program; (20) Operation Lifesaver; (21) the bridge discretionary program; (22) interstate maintenance; (23) recreational trails administrative costs; and (24) railway-highway crossing hazard elimination in high speed rail corridors. Extends through FY 2004 the authorization of appropriations for skills training and on-the-job training to implement a specified nondiscrimination program. (Sec. 5) Extends through FY 2004 the authorization of appropriations for highway safety programs, including: (1) seat belt safety incentive grants; and (2) prevention of intoxicated driver incentive grants.  (Sec. 6) Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend funding for the National Outreach and Communications Program through FY 2004. Extends through the same date the authorization of apportionments for qualified projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 1972. Amends Federal maritime law to increase the authorization of appropriations for personnel and activities expenses of the Coast Guard directly related to the national recreational boating safety program. (Sec. 7) Extends through FY 2004 the authorization of allocations and apportionments for Federal transit programs, including: (1) formula grants (earmarking amounts for the Alaska Railroad for improvements to its passenger operations, bus and bus facilities grants, transportation services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities, financial assistance for urbanized areas and other than urbanized areas, and intercity, fixed route over-the-road bus service); (2) capital programs; (3) planning; (4) university transportation research; (5) implementation of certain administrative provisions by the Secretary of Transportation; (6) the job access and reverse commute program; (7) the rural transportation accessibility incentive program; (8) urbanized area formula grants; (9) the fuel cell bus and bus facilities program; (10) the advanced technology pilot project; (11) projects for new fixed guideway systems and extensions to existing systems; and (12) the New Jersey urban core project.  Repeals the apportionment of appropriations for: (1) fixed guideway modernization; and (2) certain transportation research programs. (Sec. 8) Amends TEA-21 to extend through FY 2004 the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration programs, including: (1) certain highway safety programs; (2) highway safety research and development (R&D); (3) occupant protection incentive grants; (4) alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grants; and (5) the National Driver Register. (Sec. 9) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through FY 2004 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) the motor carrier safety assistance program; (3) information systems and commercial driver's license grants; and (4) continuation of a crash causation study.  (Sec. 10) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until October 1, 2004, the authorization for the use of the Highway Trust Fund and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, including the sport fish restoration account and the boat safety account. Extends until September 25, 2004, the authorization for the core highway program.", "2023-01-14T22:48:18Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4916"], ["108-hr-4925", 108, "hr", 4925, "14th/14 Amendment Interstate Highway Initiation Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.", "House", "Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12]", "GA", "R", "B001249", 12, "14th/14 Amendment Interstate Highway Initiation Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps and estimated funding necessary to designate and construct a new interstate route (Interstate Route I-14) for the 14th Amendment Highway, from Augusta, Georgia, to Natchez, Mississippi, (formerly designated the Fall Line Freeway within the State of Georgia).", "2023-01-14T22:48:20Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4925"], ["108-hr-4926", 108, "hr", 4926, "Interstate 3/3rd Infantry Division Highway Initiation Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12]", "GA", "R", "B001249", 11, "Interstate 3/3rd Infantry Division Highway Initiation Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps and estimated funding necessary to designate and construct a new interstate (Interstate Route I-3) for the 3rd Infantry Division 6 Highway, from Savannah, Georgia, to Knoxville, Tennessee 7 (formerly the Savannah River Parkway).", "2023-01-14T22:48:20Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4926"], ["108-hr-4970", 108, "hr", 4970, "Passenger Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]", "NY", "D", "M000087", 5, "Passenger Security Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to repeal the security screening opt-out program (under which an airport operator may apply to the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to have the screening of passengers and property at the airport be carried out by the screening personnel of a qualified private screening company).", "2023-01-14T22:48:21Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4970"], ["108-s-2726", 108, "s", 2726, "Flight Attendant Security Training Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-22", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "B000711", 1, "Flight Attendant Security Training Act - Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop detailed guidance for a scheduled passenger air carrier flight and cabin crew training program to prepare crew members for potential threat conditions. Sets forth certain guidance requirements, including training in the proper conduct of a cabin search and explosive recognition. Requires each air carrier to develop a flight and cabin crew training program in accordance with such guidance and submit it to the Administrator for approval. Requires each air carrier, within 180 days after the Administrator approves the air carrier's training program, to complete the training of all flight and cabin crews in accordance with such program.", "2023-01-14T22:48:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2726"], ["108-s-2735", 108, "s", 2735, "14th Amendment Interstate Highway Initiation Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-22", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA]", "GA", "D", "M001141", 2, "14th Amendment Interstate Highway Initiation Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to complete a study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps and estimated funding necessary to construct a new route to be designated as "Interstate Route I-14" and known as the 14th Amendment Highway, from Augusta, Georgia, to Natchez, Mississippi (formerly designated the Fall Line Freeway in the State of Georgia).", "2023-01-14T22:48:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2735"], ["108-s-2736", 108, "s", 2736, "Interstate 3/3rd Infantry Division Highway Initiation Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-22", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA]", "GA", "D", "M001141", 1, "Interstate 3/3rd Infantry Division Highway Initiation Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a new interstate highway designated as "United States Interstate Route 3" should be constructed between Savannah, Georgia, to Knoxville, Tennessee; and (2) such highway should be known and designated as the "3rd Infantry Division Highway", in honor of the professionalism, heroism, and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Army 3rd Division in defending the freedom of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps and estimated funding necessary to designate and construct a new interstate route for the 3rd Infantry Division Highway, from Savannah, Georgia, and Knoxville, Tennessee (formerly the Savannah River Parkway in the State of Georgia).", "2023-01-14T22:48:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2736"], ["108-s-2756", 108, "s", 2756, "A bill to extend a certain high priority corridor in the States of Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-22", "2004-07-22", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.", "Senate", "Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]", "CO", "R", "A000109", 2, "Amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate Heartland Expressway from Denver, Colorado, through Wyoming and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Rapid City, South Dakota, as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System.", "2023-01-14T22:48:25Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2756"], ["108-hr-4864", 108, "hr", 4864, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-20", "2004-07-27", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV - Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend, through FY 2004, Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and transit programs. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend through FY 2004, funding for national outreach and communication programs related to sport fishing and boating safety. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize until October 1, 2004, expenditures for obligations under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) from the following Accounts: (1) the Highway Trust Fund; (2) the Mass Transit Account; and (3) the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund.", "2023-01-14T22:48:17Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4864"], ["108-hr-4868", 108, "hr", 4868, "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a test to determine the costs and benefits of requiring jet-propelled aircraft taking off from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, to conduct ascents over the ocean, and for other purposes.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-20", "2004-07-21", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7]", "NJ", "R", "F000443", 0, "Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a six-month test to determine the costs and benefits of requiring jet-propelled aircraft to conduct ascents over the ocean after taking off from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, in order to examine an option for reducing aircraft noise over communities in New Jersey.", "2023-01-14T22:48:17Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4868"], ["108-hr-4860", 108, "hr", 4860, "To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow States to regulate tow truck operations.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-19", "2004-07-20", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.", "House", "Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]", "VA", "D", "M000933", 4, "Amends Federal transportation law to allow States or local governments to regulate tow truck operations performed without the prior consent of the owner or operator of a motor vehicle. (Currently States and local government are allowed to regulate only the price of for-hire motor vehicle transportation by a tow truck performed without the prior consent or authorization of the motor vehicle's owner or operator.)", "2023-01-14T22:48:17Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4860"], ["108-hr-4819", 108, "hr", 4819, "Essential Waterways Operations and Maintenance Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-13", "2004-07-19", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.", "House", "Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7]", "LA", "D", "J000110", 0, "Essential Waterways Operations and Maintenance Act of 2004 - Makes available for each fiscal year to the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for operations and maintenance of essential waterways (in addition to amounts otherwise made available for operations and maintenance), five percent of the amount of duties collected during the preceding fiscal year on articles transported by vessel unladen for purposes of entering the customs territory of the United States. Defines an "essential waterway" as a waterway that: (1) the Secretary of the Army determines provides service to one of the 25 highest ranked U.S. ports in terms of total tonnage of cargo transported through the port; (2) the Secretary of Energy determines is a critical component of the U.S. energy infrastructure; (3) the Secretary of Homeland Security determines provides service to at least one militarily and economically strategic port; or (4) the Secretary of Transportation determines provides service to at least one commercially strategic port.", "2023-01-14T22:48:16Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4819"], ["108-hr-4824", 108, "hr", 4824, "Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-13", "2004-07-14", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]", "MA", "D", "M000133", 13, "Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials that require: (1) physical security measures; (2) Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities to be informed before such material is transported within, through, or near an area of concern; (3) coordination among such authorities to create response plans for a terrorist attack; (4) the use of currently available technologies and systems to ensure effective communication between material transporters, law enforcement authorities, and first responders; (5) comprehensive training for all individuals involved in the shipping of such materials; and (6) the Secretary to determine whether transportation through or near an area could be made by alternate routes at a lower security risk. Subjects a person (other than an individual) who violates such a regulation to injunctive relief or a civil penalty of up to $100,000. Authorizes the Secretary to impose administrative penalties. Sets forth provisions regarding whistleblower protection involving the security of shipments of such materials.", "2023-01-14T22:48:16Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4824"], ["108-hr-4801", 108, "hr", 4801, "To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-09", "2004-07-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]", "NY", "D", "I000057", 0, "Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring: (1) the installation of secondary cockpit barriers preventing access to the flight deck of commercial aircraft; and (2) that such secondary barriers remain locked while the aircraft is in flight and the cockpit door separating the flight deck and the passenger area is open.", "2023-01-14T22:48:15Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4801"], ["108-hr-4802", 108, "hr", 4802, "Responsible Railroads Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-07-09", "2004-07-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]", "MA", "D", "M000627", 17, "Responsible Railroads Act of 2004 - Amends Federal transportation law to prohibit a rail tank car containing hazardous materials from being transported or stored on rail tracks unless information identifying the tank car, the hazardous materials within such tank car, and response guidance is immediately available through Operation Respond Institute's technology or similar technology to local first responders in each location where the tank car may be located. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide an exception to such prohibition if no data base exists through which the requirement can be met.", "2023-01-14T22:48:15Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4802"], ["108-hr-4635", 108, "hr", 4635, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-06-22", "2004-06-30", "Became Public Law No: 108-263.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III - Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through July 31, 2004, authorizations for Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and Federal transit programs.  (Sec. 2) Extends the off-system bridge set-aside through July 31, 2004. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to extend to July 31, 2004, certain advanced authorizations from the Highway Trust Fund. Revises the amount of obligation limitation that is to be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation.  Sets a cap upon the total amount of obligation authority distributed through July 31, 2004. Prohibits a State from obligating after July 31, 2004, any funds for any Federal-aid highway program project until the date of enactment of a law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program. (Sec. 3) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to make specified funds available from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for administrative expenses of the Federal-aid highway program for FY 2004. (Sec. 4) Amends TEA-21 to extend through July, 31, 2004, the authorization of appropriations under TEA-21 for: (1) Federal lands highways (Indian reservation roads, public lands highways, park roads and parkways, and refuge roads); (2) national corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure programs; (3) construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities (including set-asides for such projects that are a part of the National Highway System in Alaska, New Jersey, and Washington State); (4) the national scenic byways program; (5) the value pricing pilot program; (6) highway use tax evasion projects; (7) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway Program; (8) safety grants; (9) the transportation and community and system preservation pilot program; (10) transportation infrastructure finance and innovation; (11) surface transportation research; (12) the technology deployment program; (13) training and education; (14) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (15) Intermodal Transportation System standards, research, operational tests, development, and deployment; (16) university transportation research; (17) metropolitan planning; (18) the Territories of Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (19) the Alaska highway program; (20) Operation Lifesaver; (21) the bridge discretionary program; (22) interstate maintenance; (23) recreational trails administrative costs; and (24) railway-highway crossing hazard elimination in high speed rail corridors. Extends through July 31, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for skills training and on-the-job training to implement a specified nondiscrimination program. (Sec. 5) Extends through July 31, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for highway safety programs, including: (1) seat belt safety incentive grants; and (2) prevention of intoxicated driver incentive grants.  (Sec. 6) Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend funding for the National Outreach and Communications Program through July 31, 2004. Extends through the same date the authorization of apportionments for qualified projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 1972. Amends Federal maritime law to increase the authorization of appropriations for personnel and activities expenses of the Coast Guard directly related to the national recreational boating safety program. (Sec. 7) Extends through July 31, 2004, the authorization of allocations and apportionments for Federal transit programs, including: (1) fixed guideway modernization (earmarking amounts to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities); (2) formula grants (earmarking amounts for the Alaska Railroad for improvements to its passenger operations, bus and bus facilities grants, transportation services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities, financial assistance for urbanized areas and other than urbanized areas, and intercity, fixed route over-the-road bus service); (3) capital programs; (4) planning; (5) research (earmarking amounts for rural transportation assistance, transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, and national planning and research programs), including university transportation research; (6) carrying out certain administrative provisions by the Secretary of Transportation; (7) the job access and reverse commute program; (8) the rural transportation accessibility incentive program; (9) urbanized area formula grants; (10) the fuel cell bus and bus facilities program; (11) the advanced technology pilot project; (12) projects for new fixed guideway systems and extensions to existing systems; and (13) the New Jersey urban core project. (Sec. 8) Amends TEA-21 to extend through July 31, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration programs, including: (1) certain highway safety programs; (2) highway safety research and development (R&D); (3) occupant protection incentive grants; (4) alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grants; and (5) the National Driver Register. (Sec. 9) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through July 31, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) the motor carrier safety assistance program; (3) information systems and commercial driver's license grants; and (4) continuation of a crash causation study.  (Sec. 10) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until August 1, 2004, the authorization for the use of the HTF and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, including the sport fish restoration account and the boat safety account.", "2023-01-15T04:49:16Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4635"], ["108-hr-4631", 108, "hr", 4631, "Rebuilding America's Infrastructure", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-06-21", "2004-06-28", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.", "House", "Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]", "OH", "D", "K000336", 1, "Rebuilding America's Infrastructure - Establishes the Federal Bank for Infrastructure Modernization. Authorizes the Bank to make loans to any State, local government, Indian tribe, and regional or multistate organization for the development of certain transportation- and educational- and water and hazardous treatment-related capital infrastructure facility projects. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to: (1) loan and borrower eligibility; and (2) compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Buy American Act, and the Davis-Bacon Act (wages) as they relate to the development of such projects.", "2023-01-15T04:49:16Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4631"], ["108-hr-4604", 108, "hr", 4604, "Protecting Railroads against Enemy Efforts through Modernization, Planning, and Technology Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-06-17", "2004-06-18", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 2, "Protecting Railroads against Enemy Efforts through Modernization, Planning, and Technology Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, to develop a national railroad transportation security plan that identifies threats and vulnerabilities to the Nation's railroads and provides a plan for increased security. Directs the Secretary to develop prioritized recommendations for improving railroad security, including: (1) the security of rail tunnels and bridges and other rail infrastructure and facilities; (2) deployment of equipment to detect explosives and hazardous chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; (3) installation of redundant and backup systems to ensure continued operation in the event of a terrorist attack; and (4) deployment of surveillance equipment.  Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to railroads, hazardous materials shippers, owners of rail cars used in transportation of hazardous materials, universities, colleges, and research centers, and State and local governments for reimbursement of costs incurred to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism, sabotage, or other railroad security threats. Authorizes the Secretary to procure fire and life-safety improvements to the tunnels on the Northeast Corridor in New York, New York, Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Directs the Secretary to review existing Department of Transportation (DOT) rail regulations to identify areas in which those regulations need to be revised to improve railroad security.", "2023-01-15T04:49:14Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4604"], ["108-s-2506", 108, "s", 2506, "Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-06-07", "2004-06-07", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6501)", "Senate", "Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]", "TX", "R", "H001016", 2, "Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2004 - Permits the Secretary of Transportation to make mass transportation formula grants for an urbanized area with a population of more than 200,000 if the transit system operates fewer than 100 buses on fixed route service during peak hours.", "2023-01-15T04:49:21Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2506"], ["108-hr-4476", 108, "hr", 4476, "Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-06-01", "2004-06-02", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-9]", "MA", "D", "L000562", 14, "Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2004 - Directs the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security (Under Secretary) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to complete a vulnerability assessment of freight and passenger rail transportation for identification of: (1) critical assets and infrastructures and threats to them; (2) vulnerabilities specific to the transportation of hazardous materials via railroad; and (3) security weaknesses in passenger and cargo security, transportation infrastructure, protection systems, procedural policies, communications systems, employee training, emergency response planning, and any other area identified by the assessment. Requires the Under Secretary, based on the assessment, to develop specific prioritized recommendations for improving rail security. Directs the Under Secretary to establish the position of Federal Rail Security Manager within each of at least eight regional areas to: (1) serve as regional coordinator of the Under Secretary's response to terrorist incidents and threats to rail assets; and (2) coordinate efforts related to rail security with State and local law enforcement. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to specified congressional committees on the rail passenger transportation security programs in Japan, member nations of the European Union (EU), and other foreign countries in order to identify effective rail transportation security measures. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to Amtrak for certain fire and life-safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades to tunnels on the Northeast Corridor. Directs the DHS Secretary to award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable capital and operational security improvements. Establishes a research and development (R&D) program to improve freight and intercity passenger rail security. Directs the Under Secretary to award grants to public or private entities to conduct research into, and demonstration of, technologies to reduce and deter terrorists threats or mitigate damages resulting from terrorist attacks against public transportation systems. Sets forth certain whistleblower protections for rail employees or other persons who have provided information or otherwise assisted in any investigation regarding certain conduct, or who have refused to violate or assist in the violation of any regulation related to public transportation security.", "2023-01-15T04:49:11Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4476"], ["108-s-2480", 108, "s", 2480, "Drug Impaired Driving Research and Prevention Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-21", "2004-05-21", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6106-6107)", "Senate", "Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]", "IA", "R", "G000386", 1, "Drug Impaired Driving Research and Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and provide to the States a model statute relating to drug impaired driving which incorporates certain mandatory and discretionary provisions, including, at a minimum, a provision that the crime of drug impaired driving is committed when a person operates a motor vehicle: (1) while any detectable amount of a controlled substance is present in the person's body; or (2) due to the presence of a controlled substance or a controlled substance in combination with alcohol or an inhalant, or both, the person's mental or physical faculties are affected to a noticeable degree. Specifies discretionary provisions, including: (1) sanctions for refusing to submit to a drug test which are equivalent to sanctions for a positive test result; (2) a graduated system of penalties for repeat offenses; (3) authorization for States to suspend or revoke the license of a driver convicted of driving while under the influence of a controlled substance; and (4) a system of evaluation, counseling, treatment, and supervision for persons convicted of drug impaired driving. Authorizes the Secretary to use certain funds for research and development in drug detection and testing technology.  Specifies certain training goals to enhance the State's ability to detect, enforce, and prosecute drug impaired driving laws. Requires the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to advise and coordinate with other Federal agencies on how to address the problem of driving under the influence of an illegal drug, and to conduct research on the prevention, detection, and prosecution of driving under the influence of an illegal drug.", "2023-01-15T04:49:07Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2480"], ["108-s-2453", 108, "s", 2453, "Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-20", "2004-05-20", "Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 521.", "Senate", "Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]", "AL", "R", "S000320", 0, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to define and clarify the respective public transportation security roles and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Requires DOT's Federal Transit Administration to submit all public transportation security assessments to DHS and the Secretary of Homeland Security to review and augment such assessments.  (Sec. 4) Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish security improvement priorities and to update them annually; (2) conduct assessments of all transit agencies considered to be at greatest risk of a terrorist attack, of local bus-only public transportation systems, and of selected rural transportation systems; and (3) use information collected to establish the process for developing security guidelines. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to award grants directly to public transportation agencies for allowable capital security improvements (including tunnel and perimeter protection systems, and surveillance and communications equipment); and (2) operational security improvements (including security training for transit employees, drills, public awareness campaigns, and canine patrols for chemical, biological, or explosives detection). Requires grantees that have used grant funds for purposes other than for grant purposes to return any amount so used to the Treasury. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to: (1) ensure that DOT receives appropriate and timely notification of all credible terrorist threats against U.S. public transportation assets; and (2) award grants for research, development, and demonstration of technologies and methods to reduce and deter terrorist threats or mitigate damages resulting from such attacks. Requires DHS to fund the reasonable costs of an Information Sharing and Analysis Center for Public Transportation. Directs the Secretary to require public transportation agencies that have been determined to be at significant risk of terrorist attack to participate in the ISAC. Encourages other public transportation agencies to participate in the ISAC, without charge of a fee. (Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to report: (1) to specified congressional committees on the implementation of this Act and on the state of public transportation security in the United States; and (2) to the governor of each State in which a transit agency that has received a grant is operating on the amount of the grant and its use. (Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 for: (1) the Capital Security Assistance Program; (2) the Operational Security Assistance Program; (3) intelligence; and (4) research.", "2023-01-15T04:49:06Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2453"], ["108-hr-4361", 108, "hr", 4361, "Safe Transit and Rail Awareness and Investments for National Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-13", "2004-05-14", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.", "House", "Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]", "DC", "D", "N000147", 40, "Safe Transit and Rail Awareness and Investments for National Security Act of 2004 (Safe TRAINS Act) - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to improve the security of public transportation systems (including passenger, commuter, and light rail) against acts of terrorism. Sets forth grant uses and requirements. Directs grant recipients to submit to the Secretary their emergency response plan as well as a plan for conducting exercises for emergency response and public transportation employee training pursuant to guidelines published by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and disseminate to appropriate owners, operators, and providers of public transportation systems (including public transportation employees), and Federal, State, and local officials, a report containing best practices for the security of public transportation systems; (2) develop a national plan for public outreach and awareness of measures the public can take to increase public transportation system security; (3) develop a strategic plan for the security of the Nation's public transportation systems; (4) execute in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, a Memorandum of Agreement governing the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation, respectively, in addressing security matters for public transportation systems; and (5) establish National Transportation Security Centers at institutions of higher education to assist in carrying out this Act, to conduct research and education, and to develop or provide professional training of public transportation employees. Sets forth certain whistleblower protections for employees or other persons who have commenced, testified at, or participated in, a proceeding to enhance public transportation security, or who have refused to violate or assist in the violation of any regulation related to public transportation security.", "2023-01-15T04:49:00Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4361"], ["108-hr-4355", 108, "hr", 4355, "Secure COAST Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-12", "2004-05-20", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.", "House", "Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]", "CA", "D", "S000030", 38, "Secure Containers from Overseas and Seaports from Terrorism Act (Secure COAST Act) - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, to: (1) establish standards and verification procedures (including those for seal verifications for cargo containers at loading) for the security of maritime cargo containers moving within the intermodal transportation system; (2) evaluate the benefits of existing technology for container tracking; (3) evaluate trade information, in addition to cargo manifest information, which would help the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to carry out container risk analysis; and (4) evaluate the practices and policies in place to secure shipment of empty containers at U.S. ports. Directs the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct on site validations of security measures of individuals and entities in the intermodal transportation system participating in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Directs the Commissioner to deploy radiation detection portal equipment at all U.S. seaports, other U.S. ports of entry, and major facilities (including foreign seaports participating in the Container Security Initiative (CSI)).  Amends federal shipping law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require uncleared, imported merchandise remaining on a pier for more than seven days to be removed and deposited in the public stores or a general order warehouse where it can be inspected and a delivery permit may be granted. Replaces the Secretary of Transportation with the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security with respect to the establishment of a grant program to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and help fund compliance with the Federal security plan among port authorities, facility operators, and relevant State and local agencies. Changes from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to issue a plan to develop and implement a long-range automated vessel tracking system for all vessels in U.S. waters that are equipped with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) a grant to assist the maritime industry to develop and operate a collaborative maritime information sharing and analysis capability; (2) the acquisition and construction of vessels, aircraft, shore and offshore facilities associated with the Integrated Deepwater System program; (3) the acquisition and construction of shore-based equipment and infrastructure associated with the Automated Identification System (AIS); and (4) an increase in Coast Guard personnel.", "2023-01-15T04:49:01Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4355"], ["108-hr-4337", 108, "hr", 4337, "To amend title 49, United States Code, relating to the assurance required of owners and operators of airports with respect to long-term leases for construction of hangars.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-11", "2004-05-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]", "NM", "R", "P000588", 0, "Amends Federal aviation law with respect to the written assurances required for approval of an airport development project grant application. Revises the requirement that an airport owner or operator, who has come to an agreement with a person who owns an aircraft that a hangar is to be constructed at the airport for the aircraft at the aircraft owner's expense, will grant to the aircraft owner a long-term lease for the hangar. Adds a requirement that such a lease be for a term of not less than 75 years (currently, there is no minimum).", "2023-01-15T04:49:00Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4337"], ["108-hr-4319", 108, "hr", 4319, "Title 46 Codification Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-10", "2004-09-29", "Received in the Senate.", "House", "Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]", "WI", "R", "S000244", 1, "Title 46 Codification Act of 2004 - Enacts into positive law title 46 of the United States Code, entitled "Shipping." Sets forth organizational and administrative provisions regarding the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Amends Federal shipping law to make technical and conforming amendments and set forth requirements with respect to: (1) documentation of vessels; (2) maritime liability; (3) regulation of ocean shipping, including shipping in foreign trade; (4) the Merchant Marine and the Merchant Marine Service; (5) clearance of, and tonnage taxes and duties levied against, vessels; (6) maritime security and drug enforcement; (7) vessel wrecks and salvage; (8) ice patrol and the destruction or removal of vessel derelicts; (9) safe containers for international cargo; and (10) the Maritime Administration in the Department of Transportation. Amends various Federal maritime laws to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (currently, the Secretary of the Treasury) to withhold or revoke clearance of a vessel that has committed certain maritime violations. Repeals specified shipping laws.", "2023-01-15T04:48:59Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4319"], ["108-hr-4312", 108, "hr", 4312, "Safe Passengers and Lading in Aviation for the National Enhancement of Security Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-06", "2004-05-07", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]", "MA", "D", "M000133", 34, "Safe Passengers and Lading in Aviation for the National Enhancement of Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) study and report to Congress on the workforce size needed to conduct adequate passenger and baggage screening operations at airports; and (2) certify to Congress that security will be preserved at an airport that has been authorized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to opt out of federalized screening of passengers and property at the airport and contract with a qualified private screening company. Directs the Secretary, in entering into agreements with airports to install electronic detection equipment or to alter airport structures to facilitate explosive detection equipment, to give priority to those airports that have not met specified Federal requirements to screen all checked baggage with explosive detection system (EDS). Amends Federal transportation law to eliminate a bag-match program (ensuring that no checked baggage is placed aboard an aircraft unless the passenger who checked the baggage is aboard the aircraft) as an acceptable alternative to screening of checked baggage by an EDS. Directs the Secretary, as part of the DHS budget request for FY 2006, to report to Congress on: (1) the status and technical maturity of aviation security technologies; (2) the planned schedule for their deployment; (3) the expected costs for development, testing, evaluation, procurement, and installation, and projected annual costs for operation and maintenance; (4) potential deployment problems in an airport setting; and (5) the advisability of deploying such technologies to airports in a manner that maximizes the number of technologies that Federal and airport security personnel can effectively operate. Requires the Secretary, acting through the head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, and the Under Secretary for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, to: (1) issue updated technical specifications governing the use of EDS for baggage screening; (2) determine compliance with such specifications of currently deployed baggage screening equipment; (3) use such specifications for future certification of new technologies for use in baggage screening; and (4) issue technical specifications governing the use of technology for screening air cargo if the Secretary determines that explosive detection technologies for passenger and baggage screening do not meet the needs for screening air cargo in accordance with the following system. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to establish and begin to implement a system to screen or inspect all cargo that is to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation. Directs the Secretary to: (1) complete a database containing the names and other relevant information of all known shipping companies; and (2) make it available as appropriate to TSA personnel, freight forwarders, airport authorities, air carriers, and other relevant entities. Directs the Secretary to establish training standards that all Federal law enforcement officers must meet in order to serve as Federal air marshals. Requires the head of the Federal Air Marshal Service, in determining on which flights to place one or more Federal air marshals, to: (1) have access to information on whether Federal law enforcement officials meeting such training standards are scheduled to travel on commercial flights; and (2) not substitute Federal law enforcement officials that have not met such training standards for Federal air marshal personnel. Directs the Secretary to collaborate with foreign governments to coordinate air marshal activities, including air marshal scheduling on international flights, weapons training, use and protocols for nonlethal weapons, threat recognition, communications, and other appropriate issues. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to: (1) require that overflying aircraft meet or exceed the level of flight deck security for passenger and cargo as required in specified Federal regulations; and (2) govern daily preflight searches of aircraft for foreign materials that might be used in a terrorist attack. Directs the Secretary to require, to the greatest extent technically feasible, air carriers to provide flight attendants with a discreet and wireless method of communicating with pilots that meets such standards as the Secretary may establish by regulation. Requires such a system to be accessible by any Federal air marshal on a flight of an air carrier, appropriate Government security officials, and air carrier personnel. Requires the head of TSA to report to Congress on TSA implementation of specified requirements of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act regarding: (1) improved airport perimeter access security; (2) short-term assessment and deployment of emerging security technologies and procedures; and (3) employment investigations and restrictions. Requires all personnel accessing airport sterile areas (any parts of an airport regularly accessible to passengers after having cleared a passenger security screening checkpoint) from unrestricted areas to undergo security screening. Requires TSA to ensure that all personnel accessing airport secure areas have successfully undergone a TSA-conducted background check consisting of all measures required of TSA passenger screener personnel. Requires the Secretary, acting through the head of TSA and the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security, to report to Congress on defending against the threat of attacks on commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) (shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile systems that can be carried and transported by a person).", "2023-01-15T04:48:59Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4312"], ["108-s-2393", 108, "s", 2393, "Aviation Security Advancement Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-06", "2004-11-19", "Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 808.", "Senate", "Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "R000361", 5, "Aviation Security Advancement Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop a system for issuing pilot's licenses with certain enhanced security features. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to implement a procedure under which persons engaged in the business of chartering or renting aircraft may contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to determine prior to boarding if the pilot or passengers of such chartered or rented aircraft are a flight security or terrorism risk. Sets forth certain privacy safeguards with respect to information obtained during the screening process. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to develop for all U.S. commercial airports standards for determining aviation security staffing standards necessary to provide necessary levels of aviation security, and to ensure that the average aviation security-related delay experienced by airline passengers is minimized. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct an expedited analysis of the standards for effectiveness, administrability, ease of compliance, and consistency with the requirements of existing law, and to report on them to specified congressional committees, together with recommendations for further improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the screening process. Directs the Secretary to study the feasibility of combining operations of Federal employee screeners at airports and aviation security related functions under the Department of Homeland Security in order to coordinate and increase the effectiveness of security-related activities and increase commercial air transportation security. (Sec. 6) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2007 to improve aviation security related to the transportation of cargo on both passenger aircraft and all-cargo aircraft. Establishes a grant program to develop, test, purchase, and deploy next-generation air cargo security technology. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2007 for: (1) research in, development, and deployment of such technology; and (2) projects and activities for which airport security improvement project letters of intent have been issued. Authorizes the Secretary to extend the period of reimbursement under any letter of intent for up to ten years after its issuance, subject to the availability of appropriations. Requires the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees with respect to the deployment of next-generation air cargo security technology.  (Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary to develop a plan to enhance air cargo security at airports for commercial passenger and cargo aircraft (including supply chain security) that incorporates the recommendations made by the Cargo Security Working Group of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. Requires the volume of property screened or inspected be at least twofold the volume that is screened or inspected after enactment of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to issue an order: (1) requiring all-cargo aircraft operators to maintain a barrier (including use of a hardened cockpit door) between the aircraft flight deck and the aircraft cargo compartment sufficient to prevent unauthorized access; and (2) prohibiting the possession of a flight deck door key to any flight crew member not assigned to the flight deck. Directs the TSA Administrator, in addition, to require the physical screening of each air passenger and their baggage on all-cargo aircraft, as well as a physical search of the aircraft each day and securing, sealing, or removal of access to aircraft unattended overnight. (Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to establish a schedule for replacing where appropriate trace-detection equipment used for in-line baggage screening with explosive detection system equipment at airports.  Authorizes appropriations for: (1) research and development (R&D) of next generation explosive detection systems; and (2) R&D and installation of portal detection systems or similar devices at airports to detect biological, radiological, and explosive materials. Requires the Secretary to report annually to specified congressional committees on such R&D projects, including total project costs. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the potential for cross-training of air marshals and on the need for contingency funding for air marshal operations. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2007 for the deployment of Federal Air Marshals. (Sec. 10) Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the present system for addressing lost, stolen, damaged, or pilfered baggage claims relating to air transportation security screening procedures; and (2) implementation of recommendations contained in the General Accounting Office's report titled "Homeland Security: Efforts To Improve Information Sharing Need To Be Strengthened" (GAO-03-760), August, 2003. (Sec. 12) Authorizes appropriations for: (1) R&D of biometrics technology applications to aviation security; (2) establishment of competitive centers of excellence at the national laboratories; and (3) airport perimeter security technology. (Sec. 14) Requires air carriers to offer low rate bereavement air fares to the public in connection with the death of a relative or other relationship (as determined by the air carrier). (Sec. 15) Requires the TSA to complete a review of its Prohibited Items List (including to modify such list as it deems appropriate) and release a revised rule that prohibits passengers from carrying butane lighters onboard passenger aircraft. (Sec. 16) Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on defending against the threat of attacks on commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) (shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile systems that can be carried and transported by a person). (Sec. 17) Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the current status of efforts, and additional needs, regarding passenger and carryon baggage screening equipment at U.S. airports to detect chemical and plastic explosives. (Sec. 18) Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the number of individuals serving as Federal air marshals (including the number of Federal air marshals who are women, minorities, or employees of other Federal agencies, the percentage of domestic and international flights that have a Federal air marshal aboard, and the rate at which individuals are leaving service as Federal air marshals). (Sec. 19) Requires the Secretary to designate individuals and parties to whom Federal air marshals must identify themselves. (Sec. 20) Directs the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border Transportation and Security to provide assistance to public airports to install security monitoring cameras to deter theft in baggage handling areas that are not open to public view. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005.", "2023-01-15T04:49:05Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2393"], ["108-hr-4277", 108, "hr", 4277, "Pipeline Safety Administration Establishment Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-05-05", "2004-05-21", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 0, "Pipeline Safety Administration Establishment Act - Amends Federal transportation law to establish the Pipeline Safety Administration in the Department of Transportation (DOT), headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.", "2023-01-15T04:48:58Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4277"], ["108-hr-4251", 108, "hr", 4251, "Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-30", "2004-11-16", "Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 476.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "Maritime Transportation Amendments of 2004 - Title I: Coast Guard - (Sec. 101) Amends Federal law to increase from $7,500 to $50,000 the maximum amount that the Commandant may expend for contingencies of the Coast Guard in any one fiscal year. Repeals the Commandant's authority to authorize the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy to expend up to a certain amount of such funds for Academy contingencies. (Sec. 102) Allows a Reserve rear admiral or rear admiral (lower half) to remain on active status until the day that officer completes four years of service after appointment to rear admiral (lower half), unless such officer is retained in or removed from an active status under any other law. (Currently the four-year term includes combined services in the grades of rear admiral and real admiral (lower half).) (Sec. 103) Increases from $15,000 to $45,000 the maximum amount appropriated per annum for Coast Guard confidential investigative expenses. (Sec. 104) Extends through September 30, 2010, the authority of certain waterway safety advisory committees, including: (1) the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Advisory Committee; (2) the Houston-Galveston Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; (3) the Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee; (4) the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; (5) the Navigation Safety Advisory Council; (6) the National Boating Safety Advisory Council; and (7) the Towing Safety Advisory Committee. (Sec. 105) Prohibits the Coast Guard from procuring a Response Boat-Medium vessel if the engine is not manufactured in the United States, or substantially all of the engine components are not produced or manufactured in the United States, unless: (1) the price of a compliant engine is unreasonable; or (2) emergency circumstances exist. Title II: Marine Safety and Environmental Protection - (Sec. 201) Amends Federal shipping law to authorize members of the Coast Guard while in the performance of official duties: (1) to carry a firearm; and (2) while at a facility, to make an arrest without a warrant for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, and to seize property as provided by law. Authorizes a State or local government law enforcement officer to make an arrest for violation of a security or safety zone regulation prescribed by a Coast Guard official, if the violation is a felony, and the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such violation. (Sec. 202) Amends Federal shipping law and the Magnuson Act to subject any vessel that is used in violation of certain port security regulations to in rem liability for any civil penalty assessed because of such violation. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to refuse or revoke any clearance with respect to a vessel in which the owner or operator of the vessel is liable, or reasonable cause exists to believe in the liability, for a civil penalty assessed because of a violation of such regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to require the filing of a bond or other surety as a condition of granting clearance that has been refused or revoked. (Sec. 203) Authorizes the President to delegate to the Secretary the authority to issue rules and regulations regarding the anchorage and movement of vessels in U.S. waters during national emergency. (Sec. 204) Directs the Secretary to notify the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel of deficiencies found during any inspection (currently, a vessel found not to be in compliance with a prescribed regulation). Repeals the requirement that the notification state how compliance may be achieved. (Sec. 205) Requires the head of an agency to release to the Commandant of the Coast Guard any report from a Medical Review Officer of a positive drug test concerning a civilian of a Federal agency, an officer in the Public Health Services, or an officer in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who is employed in any capacity on board a vessel operated by the agency. Authorizes the release of the report of a drug test of the employee without his or her prior written consent. (Sec. 206) Subjects: (1) certain National Transportation Safety Board final orders affecting maritime safety or security to judicial review; and (2) towing vessels to Coast Guard inspection. (Sec. 207) Authorizes the Secretary to establish by regulation a safety management system appropriate for the characteristics, methods of operation, and nature of service of towing vessels. (Sec. 208) Authorizes the Secretary to issue a certificate of documentation with coastwise endorsement for specified Westlake chemical barges. (Sec. 209) Authorizes the Commandant to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in the Coast Guard 44-foot Motor Life Boat Vessel #44345 (formally assigned to the Group Grand Haven Command) to the city of Ludington, Michigan, and one decommissioned "Balsam Class" 180-foot Coast Guard vessel (whether decommissioned before or after the date of enactment of this Act) to CAS Foundation, Inc. (a nonprofit corporation under Indiana law), without consideration, provided certain conditions are met. (Sec. 210) Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to grant the head of a Federal agency authority to settle a claim under $500,000, including costs paid from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, for recovery of removal costs or damages as a result of an oil spill, provided the claim has nor been referred to the Attorney General. Authorizes the settlement of recovery claims exceeding $500,000 (excluding interest) only with prior written approval of the Attorney General. (Sec. 211) Amends Federal shipping law to require vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection to have, among other things, an adequate supply of potable water for drinking and washing by passengers and crew. (Sec. 212) Extends, through FY 2006, or until the date related regulations are promulgated if earlier, the authority of the Secretary to implement and enforce the notice to mariners eentitled "2004 Enforcement Policy for Cargo Residues on the Great Lakes" for purposes of regulating incidental discharges from vessels of residues of dry bulk cargo into the waters of the Great Lakes. Authorizes the Commandant to promulgate regulations governing the discharge of dry bulk cargo residue on the Great Lakes.", "2023-01-15T04:48:34Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4251"], ["108-hr-4226", 108, "hr", 4226, "Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-28", "2004-08-09", "Became Public Law No: 108-297.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 8, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004 - Provides for implementation of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, as modified by the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment, signed at Rome on May 9, 2003, or Cape Town Treaty (an electronic registry system for internationally established and recognized financing and leasing rights). Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system for recording conveyances that affect an interest in U.S. civil aircraft. Reduces from 750 to 550 the rated take-off horsepower (or equivalent) of any specifically identified aircraft engine with respect to which leases and security instruments are to be recorded in such system.  Designates the FAA Civil Aviation Registry as the United States Entry Point to the International Registry (established by the Cape Town Treaty) with respect to: (1) U.S. aircraft; (2) aircraft engines; and (3) any aircraft for which a U.S. identification number has been assigned, but only with regard to a notice filed under a system established by the Administrator for filing notices of prospective assignments and prospective international interests in, and prospective sales of, aircraft or aircraft engines under the Cape Town Treaty. Directs the FAA Administrator to establish such a system. Requires related documents to be filed for recordation within 60 days after such a notice is filed, or the notice, and any related registration with the International Registry, shall not be valid. Makes any registration with the International Registry relating to an aircraft (other than aircraft engines) valid only if the person seeking the registration first files documents meeting the recordation requirements, and the U.S. Entry Point authorizes the registration. Directs the Administrator to issue regulations which specify, at a minimum, the requirements for: (1) the registration of aircraft previously registered in a country in which the Cape Town Treaty is in effect; and (2) the cancellation of registration of a U.S. civil aircraft based on a request made in accordance with the Cape Town Treaty.", "2023-01-15T04:48:35Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4226"], ["108-hr-4219", 108, "hr", 4219, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-27", "2004-04-30", "Became Public Law No: 108-224.", "House", "Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]", "WI", "R", "P000265", 3, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II - Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through June 30, 2004, authorizations for Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and Federal transit programs.  (Sec. 2) Extends the off-system bridge set-aside through June 30, 2004. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to extend to June 30, 2004, certain advanced authorizations from the Highway Trust Fund. Revises the amount of obligation limitation that is to be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation.  Sets a cap upon the total amount of obligation authority distributed through June 30, 2004. Prohibits a State from obligating after June 30, 2004, any funds for any Federal-aid highway program project until the date of enactment of a law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program. (Sec. 3) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to make specified funds available from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for administrative expenses of the Federal-aid highway program for FY 2004. (Sec. 4) Amends TEA-21 to extend through June, 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations under TEA-21 for: (1) Federal lands highways (Indian reservation roads, public lands highways, park roads and parkways, and refuge roads); (2) national corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure programs; (3) construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities (including set-asides for such projects that are a part of the National Highway System in Alaska, New Jersey, and Washington State); (4) the national scenic byways program; (5) the value pricing pilot program; (6) highway use tax evasion projects; (7) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway Program; (8) safety grants; (9) the transportation and community and system preservation pilot program; (10) transportation infrastructure finance and innovation; (11) surface transportation research; (12) the technology deployment program; (13) training and education; (14) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (15) Intermodal Transportation System standards, research, operational tests, development, and deployment; (16) university transportation research; (17) metropolitan planning; (18) the Territories of Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (19) the Alaska highway program; (20) Operation Lifesaver; (21) the bridge discretionary program; (22) interstate maintenance; (23) recreational trails administrative costs; and (24) railway-highway crossing hazard elimination in high speed rail corridors. Extends through June 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for skills training and on-the-job training to implement a specified nondiscrimination program. (Sec. 5) Extends through June 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for highway safety programs, including: (1) seat belt safety incentive grants; and (2) prevention of intoxicated driver incentive grants.  (Sec. 6) Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend funding for the National Outreach and Communications Program through June 30, 2004. Extends through the same date the authorization of apportionments for qualified projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 1972. Amends Federal maritime law to increase the authorization of appropriations for personnel and activities expenses of the Coast Guard directly related to the national recreational boating safety program. (Sec. 7) Extends through June 30, 2004, the authorization of allocations and apportionments for Federal transit programs, including: (1) fixed guideway modernization (earmarking amounts to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities); (2) formula grants (earmarking amounts for the Alaska Railroad for improvements to its passenger operations, bus and bus facilities grants, transportation services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities, financial assistance for urbanized areas and other than urbanized areas, and intercity, fixed route over-the-road bus service); (3) capital programs; (4) planning; (5) research (earmarking amounts for rural transportation assistance, transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, and national planning and research programs), including university transportation research; (6) carrying out certain administrative provisions by the Secretary of Transportation; (7) the job access and reverse commute program; (8) the rural transportation accessibility incentive program; (9) urbanized area formula grants; (10) the fuel cell bus and bus facilities program; (11) the advanced technology pilot project; (12) projects for new fixed guideway systems and extensions to existing systems; and (13) the New Jersey urban core project. (Sec. 8) Amends TEA-21 to extend through June 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration programs, including: (1) certain highway safety programs; (2) highway safety research and development (R&D); (3) occupant protection incentive grants; (4) alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grants; and (5) the National Driver Register. (Sec. 9) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through June 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) the motor carrier safety assistance program; (3) information systems and commercial driver's license grants; and (4) continuation of a crash causation study.  (Sec. 10) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until July 1, 2004, the authorization for the use of the HTF and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, including the sport fish restoration account and the boat safety account.", "2023-01-15T04:48:35Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4219"], ["108-s-2306", 108, "s", 2306, "Rail Passenger Service Restructuring, Reauthorization, and Development Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-08", "2004-04-08", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4031-4042)", "Senate", "Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]", "AZ", "R", "M000303", 1, "Rail Passenger Service Restructuring, Reauthorization, and Development Act - Amends Federal law regarding the intercity passenger rail service program to restructure Amtrak into two independent entities known as: (1) the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), which shall provide overall supervision of the restructuring of the intercity passenger rail program; and (2) the American Passenger Railway Corporation (APRC), which shall be responsible (in place of Amtrak) for conducting passenger operations, infrastructure maintenance, and related services, including operation of reservation centers and ownership and maintenance of rolling stock. Authorizes operating grants to States, and to the APRC, to reimburse operators of corridor routes and of long distance routes operated by Amtrak on the date before restructuring for a portion of the operating subsidies required to operate those routes with the same train frequencies. Establishes the Long Distance Route Restructuring Commission, which shall submit to Congress a plan for restructuring long distance intercity passenger rail routes in a manner that will reduce Federal operating subsidies on them by at least 50 percent by the end of FY 2010. Sets forth certain criteria for the restructuring of a long distance route as a linked corridor. Provides for the transfer of certain Amtrak assets to the APRC. Authorizes Northeast Corridor States and the District of Columbia to enter into the Northeast Corridor Compact to manage railroad operations and rail service and conduct related activities on the Northeast Corridor mainline between Boston Massachusetts, and Washington, DC (effectively succeeding to the responsibilities of Amtrak as manager of the Northeast Corridor). Directs the Secretary to implement a capital grant program to restore the mainline of the Northeast Corridor to a state of good repair. Authorizes the Secretary to make capital investment grants to establish or add additional train frequencies for new, and modernization of existing, intercity corridor passenger rail service.  Prohibits Amtrak and the APRC from entering into any obligation secured by assets. Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to employ an independent financial consultant to: (1) assess Amtrak's financial accounting and reporting system; and (2) design and assist the APRC in implementing a modern system. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to restructure Amtrak's indebtedness, and the Secretary of Transportation to negotiate with Amtrak debt- and leaseholders accordingly, and secure repayment agreements.  Authorizes appropriations.", "2023-01-15T04:48:32Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2306"], ["108-s-2297", 108, "s", 2297, "Intermodal Shipping Container Security Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-07", "2004-04-07", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S3931-3932)", "Senate", "Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]", "TX", "R", "H001016", 1, "Intermodal Shipping Container Security Act - Directs the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, in carrying out his transportation security duties, to take into account a certain National Maritime Transportation Security Plan in order to ensure that the strategy for dealing with threats to transportation security incorporates relevant aspects of the Plan and addresses all modes of commercial transportation to, from, and within the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to specified congressional committees a strategic plan for integrating security for all modes of transportation by which intermodal shipping containers arrive, depart, or move in interstate commerce. Establishes the Senior Steering Group to meet from time to time to develop solutions to jurisdictional and other conflicts among agencies represented in the Group with respect to the security of intermodal shipping containers, improving coordination and information-sharing among them, and addressing other related matters. Amends Federal shipping law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a system to increase the number of intermodal shipping containers physically inspected (including nonintrusive inspection by scanning technology), monitored, and tracked within the United States. Requires, beginning in 2007, no less than 50 percent of all ocean-borne shipping containers entering the United States to incorporate "Smart Box" or equivalent technology. Prohibits from entering the United States, beginning 2009, any container not incorporating such technology. Sets forth requirements calling for the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) report to specified congressional committees a preliminary plan for strengthening the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection's container targeting system; (2) issue regulations reducing from 60 days to 45 days after arrival at a U.S. port the time period for revisions to a container manifest that is submitted to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; (3) develop a system to share threat and vulnerability information with all of the industries in the supply chain; and (4) substantially increase under the Container Security Initiative the number of U.S. Customs Service inspectors assigned to duty outside of the United States with responsibility for inspecting intermodal shipping containers being shipped to the United States.", "2023-01-15T04:48:32Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2297"], ["108-hr-4159", 108, "hr", 4159, "Drug Impaired Driving Research and Prevention Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-02", "2004-05-20", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.", "House", "Rep. Portman, Rob [R-OH-2]", "OH", "R", "P000449", 7, "Drug Impaired Driving Research and Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and provide to the States a model statute relating to drug impaired driving which incorporates certain mandatory and discretionary provisions, including, at a minimum, a provision that the crime of drug impaired driving is committed when a person operates a motor vehicle: (1) while any detectable amount of a controlled substance is present in the person's body; or (2) due to the presence of a controlled substance or a controlled substance in combination with alcohol or an inhalant, or both, the person's mental or physical faculties are affected to a noticeable degree. Specifies discretionary provisions, including: (1) sanctions for refusing to submit to a drug test which are equivalent to sanctions for a positive test result; (2) a graduated system of penalties for repeat offenses; (3) authorization for States to suspend or revoke the license of a driver convicted of driving while under the influence of a controlled substance; and (4) a system of evaluation, counseling, treatment, and supervision for persons convicted of drug impaired driving. Authorizes the Secretary to use certain funds for research and development in drug detection and testing technology.  Specifies certain training goals to enhance the State's ability to detect, enforce, and prosecute drug impaired driving laws. Requires the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to advise and coordinate with other Federal agencies on how to address the problem of driving under the influence of an illegal drug, and to conduct research on the prevention, detection, and prosecution of driving under the influence of an illegal drug.", "2023-01-15T04:48:37Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4159"], ["108-hr-4167", 108, "hr", 4167, "To authorize appropriations for the motor vehicle safety and information and cost savings programs of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for fiscal years 2005 through 2007, and for other purposes.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-02", "2004-04-23", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.", "House", "Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]", "FL", "R", "S000822", 0, "Amends Federal transportation law to authorize appropriations for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to participate and cooperate through various means in international activities to enhance motor vehicle and traffic safety. Prohibits a person from affixing a certification label to a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment item unless the person has either performed tests or documented the basis for certifying compliance with applicable safety standards. Applies certain defect and motor vehicle safety noncompliance notification requirements to original motor vehicle equipment. Prohibits a dealer from selling a used motor vehicle for other than resale or leasing a used motor vehicle until the dealer informs the purchaser or lessee of any notification of a vehicle defect or noncompliance that has not been remedied and certain other requirements are met. Requires a motor vehicle manufacturer to establish an Internet-accessible record system that used motor vehicle dealers and the public may access, without charge, to determine whether a manufacturer's vehicle has been subject to any notification of a defect or noncompliance that has not been remedied. Requires a person who owns or leases a school bus or motor vehicle used to transport passengers for compensation, and who receives notice of a defect or noncompliance, from operating the vehicle until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Prohibits a Federal motor vehicle standard from requiring or allowing a manufacturer to comply with it by using a safety belt interlock designed to prevent starting or operating a motor vehicle if the occupant is not using a safety belt. Authorizes the Secretary to expend a specified amount per year to conduct a safety research initiative for alternative fuel vehicles and research into vehicle-based driver assistance technologies. Authorizes appropriations for the NHTSA to carry out certain motor vehicle information and cost savings requirements. Increases civil penalties for persons who violate the prohibition against tampering with motor vehicle odometers.", "2023-01-15T04:48:36Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4167"], ["108-hr-4126", 108, "hr", 4126, "Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-01", "2004-04-02", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]", "SC", "R", "W000795", 62, "Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004 - Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the program for deputizing eligible pilots as Federal law enforcement officers (Federal flight deck officers) to defend against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Shifts responsibility for the program from the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Revises eligibility requirements for pilots to be a Federal flight deck officer, adding mental standards and firearms training. Makes a special exception from ordinary requirements for certain active or reserve members of the armed forces or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. Revises certain Federal flight deck officer training requirements and adds requalification training requirements. Revises requirements for the carrying of firearms by Federal flight deck officers outside of the United States, including designation as Federal air marshals, and the authority to use force to defend an aircraft against terrorism by a Federal flight deck officer.  Extends to entities and individuals the prohibition (currently limited to air carriers) against prohibiting a pilot employed by an air carrier from becoming or threatening retaliatory action against such a pilot for becoming a Federal flight deck officer. Specifies further prohibited disciplinary actions. Authorizes a Federal flight deck officer or pilot who is adversely affected by a failure by the Secretary to comply with any requirements under this Act to file a petition for judicial review with the appropriate U.S. district court. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit the disclosure of information related to a pilot's participation in the Federal flight deck officer program; (2) provide certain adjudication procedures for pilots who have been determined ineligible to be a Federal flight deck officer or has had other adverse action taken against them; (3) provide certain authorities with respect to Federal flight deck officers, including issuance of credentials, use of force to prevent terrorism or defend life, exposure to security inspections, and access to sensitive security information; (4) require certain reports to Congress on the Federal flight deck officer program; and (5) require the Secretary to promote and publicize the Federal flight deck officer program.", "2023-01-15T04:48:38Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4126"], ["108-s-2268", 108, "s", 2268, "Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-01", "2004-04-01", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY]", "KY", "R", "B001066", 8, "Cockpit Security Technical Corrections and Improvements Act of 2004 - Amends Federal aviation law to revise requirements for the program for deputizing eligible pilots as Federal law enforcement officers (Federal flight deck officers) to defend against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Shifts responsibility for the program from the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Revises eligibility requirements for pilots to be a Federal flight deck officer, adding mental standards and firearms training. Makes a special exception from ordinary requirements for certain active or reserve members of the armed forces or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency. Revises certain Federal flight deck officer training requirements and adds requalification training requirements. Revises requirements for the carrying of firearms by Federal flight deck officers outside of the United States, including designation as Federal air marshals, and the authority to use force to defend an aircraft against terrorism by a Federal flight deck officer.  Extends to entities and individuals the prohibition (currently limited to air carriers) against prohibiting a pilot employed by an air carrier from becoming or threatening retaliatory action against such a pilot for becoming a Federal flight deck officer. Specifies further prohibited disciplinary actions. Authorizes a Federal flight deck officer or pilot who is adversely affected by a failure by the Secretary to comply with any requirements under this Act to file a petition for judicial review with the appropriate U.S. district court. Sets forth requirements to: (1) prohibit the disclosure of information related to a pilot's participation in the Federal flight deck officer program; (2) provide certain adjudication procedures for pilots who have been determined ineligible to be a Federal flight deck officer or has had other adverse action taken against them; (3) provide certain authorities with respect to Federal flight deck officers, including issuance of credentials, use of force to prevent terrorism or defend life, exposure to security inspections, and access to sensitive security information; (4) require certain reports to Congress on the Federal flight deck officer program; and (5) require the Secretary to promote and publicize the Federal flight deck officer program.", "2023-01-15T04:48:33Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2268"], ["108-s-2273", 108, "s", 2273, "Rail Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-01", "2004-10-04", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "Senate", "Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]", "AZ", "R", "M000303", 19, "(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 21, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Rail Security Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Directs the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security to complete a vulnerability assessment of freight and passenger rail transportation for identification of: (1) critical assets and infrastructures and threats to such assets and infrastructures; (2) vulnerabilities that are specific to the transportation of hazardous materials via railroad; and (3) security weaknesses in passenger and cargo security, transportation infrastructure, protection systems, procedural policies, communications systems, employee training, emergency response planning, and any other area identified by the assessment.  Requires the Under Secretary, based on the assessment, to develop specific prioritized recommendations for improving rail security, including: (1) improving the security of rail tunnels, rail bridges, rail switching and car storage areas, other rail infrastructure and facilities, information systems, and other areas identified as posing significant rail-related risks to public safety and the movement of interstate commerce; (2) deploying equipment to detect explosives and hazardous chemical, biological, and radioactive substances, and any appropriate countermeasures; (3) training employees in terrorism prevention, passenger evacuation, and response activities; and (4) deploying surveillance equipment. Directs the Under Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the assessment, prioritized recommendations, and an estimate of the cost to implement such recommendations, with biennial updates. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to review existing Department of Transportation (DOT) rail regulations to identify areas in which those regulations need to be revised to improve rail security. (Sec. 4) Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to specified congressional committees on the rail passenger transportation security programs in Japan, member nations of the European Union (EU), and other foreign countries in order to identify effective rail transportation security measures in use in those foreign rail transportation systems, including innovative measures and screening procedures determined effective, and an assessment of whether it is feasible to implement such security measures in the United States. (Sec. 5) Directs the Under Secretary to: (1) analyze the cost and feasibility of requiring security screening for passengers, baggage, and cargo on passenger trains; and (2) conduct a pilot program of random security screening of passengers and baggage at five passenger rail stations served by Amtrak. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005. (Sec. 6) Declares that certain personnel limitations on the number of employees in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the DOT (before or after its transfer to the Department of Homeland Security) shall not apply. (Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009 for Amtrak for certain fire and life-safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades to its tunnels on the Northeast Corridor. Prohibits the Secretary from making amounts available to Amtrak until it has submitted, for the Secretary's approval, an engineering and financial plan for such projects, and the Secretary has approved an Amtrak project management plan. (Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to execute a memorandum of agreement governing the roles and responsibilities of the DOT and the Department of Homeland Security in addressing railroad transportation security, including the processes the departments will follow to promote communications, efficiency, and nonduplication of effort. (Sec. 9) Amends Federal transportation law to direct Amtrak to submit to the National Transportation Safety Board a plan to address the needs of families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents. Declares that Amtrak shall not be liable for damages in actions brought in a Federal or State court arising out of the performance of Amtrak in preparing or providing a passenger list, or in providing information concerning a train reservation, unless such liability was caused by Amtrak's conduct. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005. (Sec. 10) Authorizes the Under Secretary to make grants for certain system-wide Amtrak security upgrades and freight and hazardous materials transportation and passenger rail security upgrades. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005. (Sec. 13) Establishes a research and development (R&D) program to improve freight and intercity passenger rail security, including R&D projects to: (1) reduce the vulnerability of passenger trains, stations, and equipment to explosives and hazardous chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; (2) develop improved freight technologies; (3) test wayside detectors that can detect tampering with railroad equipment; and (4) support enhanced security for the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 and 2006. (Sec. 14) Directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to set forth certain standards for welded rail and tank car safety improvements. Directs the FRA to: (1) analyze the impact resistance of the steels in the shells of pressure tank cars constructed before 1989; and (2) report to specified congressional committees recommendations for measures to eliminate or mitigate the risk of catastrophic failure. (Sec. 15) Requires the Under Secretary to report to specified congressional committees: (1) an assessment of the current system for preclearance and screening of rail and airline passengers and baggage, as well as freight railroad traffic, between the United States and Canada; and (2) information on progress toward finalizing a protocol with Canada on preclearance of rail passengers between the two countries. (Sec. 16) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to study and report to specified congressional committees on the impact of blocked highway-railroad grade crossings on the ability of emergency responders, including ambulances and police, fire, and other emergency vehicles, to perform public safety and security duties in the event of a terrorist attack. (Sec. 17) Sets forth certain whistleblower protections, including prohibition of discrimination, a dispute resolution procedure, and remedies, for rail employees or other persons acting on behalf of such employees who have provided information to the employer or the Federal Government, or provided testimony before Congress or at a Federal or State proceeding, regarding a perceived threat to security, or who have refused to violate or assist in the violation of any regulation related to rail security.", "2023-01-15T04:48:33Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2273"], ["108-s-2276", 108, "s", 2276, "Railroad and Mass Transportation Public Protection Program Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-01", "2004-04-01", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "B000711", 0, "Railroad and Mass Transportation Public Protection Program Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to Amtrak, other rail carriers, and mass transportation providers for improvements to the security of the rail and mass transportation system within the United States. Directs that such grants be used to increase the law enforcement presence, the number of explosives detection canine units, and the surveillance equipment at rail and bus stations .", "2023-01-15T04:48:33Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2276"], ["108-s-2279", 108, "s", 2279, "Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-04-01", "2004-09-22", "Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.", "Senate", "Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]", "SC", "D", "H000725", 4, "Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Amends Federal shipping law to grant U.S. district courts jurisdiction to restrain violations of certain port security requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to refuse or revoke port clearance to any owner, agent, master, officer, or person in charge of a vessel that is liable for a penalty or fine for violation of such requirements. Allows any refused or revoked clearance to be granted upon filing of a bond or other surety satisfactory to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to require uncleared, unladen imported merchandise remaining on a wharf or pier for more than seven calendar days (not including any time held in Federal custody) to be removed and deposited in a public store or general order warehouse for inspection, after which a delivery permit may be granted. Authorizes the Secretary to impose an administrative penalty of $5,000 on the consignee for each bill of lading for general order merchandise remaining on a wharf or pier in violation of such requirement (except if the violation was a result of force majeure). (Sec. 3) Shifts from the Secretary to the Administrator of the Maritime Administration responsibility for assessing antiterrorism measures in foreign ports and notifying foreign government authorities of deficiencies and the steps necessary to improve such measures. Requires the Administrator to identify foreign assistance programs that could facilitate implementation of port security antiterrorism measures in foreign countries. Directs the Administrator and the Secretary to establish a program to utilize those programs that are capable of implementing port security antiterrorism measures at ports in foreign countries that the Secretary finds to lack effective antiterrorism measures. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS Secretary) to report to specified congressional committees on the security of ports in the Caribbean Basin. (Sec. 4) Amends the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to: (1) establish a curriculum to educate and instruct Federal and State officials on commercial maritime and intermodal transportation; and (2) coordinate with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in the curriculum development and the provision of training opportunities for Federal and State law enforcement officials at appropriate law enforcement training facilities. (Sec. 5) Directs the DHS Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) recommendations to coordinate background checks for all individuals engaged in transportation activities; and (2) a timeline for implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential in seaports. (Sec. 6) Directs the DHS Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the security of ships and facilities used in the cruise line industry, including an assessment of certain security measures employed by the industry. (Sec. 7) Amends Federal shipping law to direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security to establish a maritime transportation security plan grant program to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and help fund compliance with Federal security plans among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local agencies required to provide security devices. (Sec. 8) Directs the DHS Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the design of maritime security grant programs.", "2023-01-15T04:48:33Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2279"], ["108-hr-4056", 108, "hr", 4056, "Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-30", "2004-09-07", "Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]", "FL", "R", "M000689", 4, "Commercial Aviation MANPADS Defense Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Directs the President to pursue, on an urgent basis, further strong international diplomatic and cooperative efforts (including bilateral and multilateral treaties) in the appropriate forum to limit the availability, transfer, and proliferation of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) worldwide. Urges the President to continue to pursue similar efforts to assure the destruction of excess, obsolete, and illicit stocks of MANPADS worldwide. Urges the President to enter into agreements with the governments of foreign countries that, at a minimum, would prohibit: (1) the entry into force of a MANPADS manufacturing license agreement and MANPADS co-production agreement (other than a manufacturing license or co-production agreement with a country party to such an agreement); (2) the export of a MANPADS, including any component, part, accessory, or attachment thereof, without an individual validated license, except pursuant to transfers between governments; and (3) the re-export or retransfer of a MANPADS (or any component, part, accessory, or attachment) to a third person, organization, or government unless the written consent of the government that approved the original export or transfer is first obtained. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such diplomatic efforts and of efforts by the appropriate U.S. agencies to comply with the recommendations of the General Accounting Office report GAO-04-519, entitled "Non-proliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from MANPADS." (Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as soon as practicable, but not later than, the completion date of Phase II of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) counter-MANPADS development and demonstration program, to establish a process for conducting airworthiness and safety certification of missile defense systems used to defend commercial aircraft against MANPADS. Directs the FAA, not later than 90 days after the first airworthiness and safety certification for a missile defense system for commercial aircraft is issued by the Administrator, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2008, to report to specified congressional committees on each airworthiness and safety certification issued for such defense system for a commercial aircraft. (Sec. 5) Urges the President to pursue strong programs to reduce the number of MANPADS worldwide. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of such programs. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to specified congressional committees on DHS plans to secure airports and the aircraft arriving and departing from airports against MANPADS attacks.", "2023-01-15T10:47:57Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4056"], ["108-hr-4050", 108, "hr", 4050, "Rural Bridge Safety and Repair Demonstration Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-29", "2004-03-30", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.", "House", "Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1]", "LA", "R", "V000127", 0, "Rural Bridge Safety and Repair Demonstration Act of 2004 - Amends Federal law governing Federal-aid highways to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to the Executive Director of the Louisiana Governor's Office of Rural Development Parish Bridge Repair Program to provide for the rehabilitation of the State's most structurally deficient off-system bridges.", "2023-01-15T10:47:57Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4050"], ["108-hr-4044", 108, "hr", 4044, "To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate California State Route 99 as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-25", "2004-03-26", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.", "House", "Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21]", "CA", "R", "N000181", 0, "Amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to add the California State Route 99 from south of Bakersfield to Sacramento, California, (California Farm-to-Market Corridor) to the high priority corridors of the national highway system.", "2023-01-15T10:32:57Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4044"], ["108-s-2240", 108, "s", 2240, "United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-25", "2004-03-25", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]", "CA", "D", "B000711", 0, "United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to seaports to enhance security if the Secretary determines that the grant will improve security at a seaport or improve the efficiency of the seaport without lessening security.", "2023-01-15T11:03:07Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2240"], ["108-hr-3994", 108, "hr", 3994, "Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-18", "2004-03-24", "Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 3, "Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users - Reauthorizes the Federal-aid surface transportation program through FY 2009. Reauthorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for: (1) specified highway (including highway safety) programs; (2) research and technology; (3) motor carrier safety; and (4) transportation research.  Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a National Commission on Future Revenue Sources to Support the HTF. Establishes: (1) a National Commission on the Future of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate Defense Highways; and (2) a Commission on Intelligent Transportation Systems Procurement Policy. Requires States with an urbanized area population of over 200,000 to obligate specified funds for congestion relief. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2004 - Sets forth revised provisions governing public transportation funding and the Secretary's authority to make specified grants, including grants for capital projects, planning, and transit and for commercial driver's license program improvements.  Directs the Secretary to establish programs involving: (1) long-term bridge performance; (2) innovative highway safety technologies; (3) freight planning capacity building; (4) freight transportation research; (5) future strategic highway research; (6) surface transportation congestion solutions research; and (7) commercial remote sensing products and spatial information technologies. Intelligent Transportation Systems Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary to conduct an ongoing intelligent system transportation program to research, develop, and operationally test and advance nationwide deployment of intelligent transportation systems as a component of the U.S. surface transportation systems. Incorporates Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration planning provisions.  Reauthorizes the hazardous materials transportation program.  Makes the guaranteed funding levels provided under this Act dependent on identifying additional budgetary resources.", "2023-01-15T10:32:59Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3994"], ["108-hr-4008", 108, "hr", 4008, "Anti-Terrorism Protection of Mass Transportation and Railroad Carriers Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-18", "2004-04-02", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.", "House", "Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]", "CT", "R", "S001144", 5, "Anti-Terrorism Protection of Mass Transportation and Railroad Carriers Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit specified attacks and acts of violence against mass transportation systems and against railroad carriers, including derailing a train, placing a biological agent or toxin in or near a mass transportation vehicle, setting fire to a terminal, committing an act with intent to cause serious bodily injury to a railroad employee, and conveying false information concerning an attempt to commit such a crime. Lists circumstances resulting in aggravated offenses. Sets penalties for violations. Authorizes: (1) the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications in cases involving domestic or international terrorism and involving other specified offenses (such as violence at international airports, an attack on a Federal facility with a firearm, and conspiracy to harm persons or property overseas); and (2) the use of an emergency pen register or trap and trace device in cases involving domestic or international terrorism or conspiratorial activities threatening the national security interest. Modifies the definition of: (1) "Federal crime of terrorism" to include an offense that appears by its nature or context to be intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnaping; and (2) "international terrorism" to include listed actions that appear "by their nature or context" to be intended to intimidate, influence, or affect governmental conduct.", "2023-01-15T10:32:58Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/4008"], ["108-s-2216", 108, "s", 2216, "Rail Transportation Security Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-12", "2004-03-12", "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.", "Senate", "Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]", "SC", "D", "H000725", 15, "Rail Transportation Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess the security risks associated with freight and intercity passenger rail transportation and develop prioritized recommendations for: (1) improving the security of rail infrastructure and other areas identified as posing significant rail-related risks to public safety and the movement of interstate commerce; (2) deploying chemical and biological weapon detection equipment; (3) training employees in terrorism response activities; and (4) identifying immediate and long-term economic impact of measures that may be required to address those risks.  Directs the Secretary of Transportation to review existing Department of Transportation (DOT) rail regulations to identify areas in which those regulations need to be revised to improve rail safety and security. Directs the Comptroller General to carry out a study of the rail passenger transportation security programs in Japan, member nations of the European Union, and other foreign countries in order to identify effective rail transportation security measures in use in those foreign rail transportation systems, including innovative measures and screening procedures determined effective. Directs the Secretary to: (1) study the cost and feasibility of requiring security screening for all passengers, baggage, mail, express, and other cargo on Amtrak trains; and (2) conduct a pilot program of random security screening of passengers and baggage at a specified number of the busiest passenger rail stations served by Amtrak. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 for Amtrak for certain life safety and infrastructure upgrades at specified tunnels.", "2023-01-15T11:03:08Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2216"], ["108-hr-3959", 108, "hr", 3959, "To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, to provide air marshal training to law enforcement personnel of foreign countries.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-11", "2004-03-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]", "NJ", "R", "L000554", 0, "Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, to provide air marshal training to foreign law enforcement personnel.  Directs the Under Secretary to establish related fees.", "2023-01-15T10:33:00Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3959"], ["108-hr-3931", 108, "hr", 3931, "Rail Tunnel Safety Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-10", "2004-03-11", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.", "House", "Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]", "NY", "R", "K000210", 0, "Rail Tunnel Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for Amtrak' use, after the Secretary has received and approved a project engineering and financial plan, to complete New York tunnel life safety projects and to rehabilitate tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland.", "2023-01-15T10:33:00Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3931"], ["108-hr-3922", 108, "hr", 3922, "Drug Impaired Driving Enforcement Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-09", "2004-04-02", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.", "House", "Rep. Portman, Rob [R-OH-2]", "OH", "R", "P000449", 6, "Drug Impaired Driving Enforcement Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop and provide to the States a model statute relating to drug impaired driving which incorporates certain mandatory and discretionary provisions, including, at a minimum, a provision that the crime of drug impaired driving is committed when a person operates a motor vehicle: (1) while any detectable amount of a controlled substance is present in the person's body; or (2) due to the presence of a controlled substance or a controlled substance in combination with alcohol or an inhalant, or both, the person's mental or physical faculties are affected to a noticeable degree. Specifies discretionary provisions, including: (1) sanctions for refusing to submit to a drug test which are equivalent to sanctions for a positive test result; (2) a system of evaluation, counseling, treatment, and supervision for persons convicted of drug impaired driving; (3) a graduated system of penalties for repeat offenses; and (4) authorization for States to suspend or revoke the license of a driver convicted of driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. Amends Federal highway law to make grants available to States that adopt and implement effective programs to reduce traffic safety problems resulting from individuals driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. Makes basic grants available to States that provide for at least one of five enumerated programs aimed at enforcing laws against drug impaired driving. Authorizes the Secretary to use certain funds for research and development in drug detection and testing technology. Specifies certain training goals to enhance the State's ability to detect, enforce, and prosecute drug impaired driving laws.", "2023-01-15T10:18:05Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3922"], ["108-hr-3907", 108, "hr", 3907, "To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to transfer to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a certain percentage of apportionments of funds made available from the Highway Trust Fund from States that do not enact laws to prohibit driving under the influence of an illegal drug, and for other purposes.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-04", "2004-03-11", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.", "House", "Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]", "NV", "R", "P000589", 0, "Sets forth the duties of the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including to: (1) advise and coordinate with other Federal agencies on how to address the problem of driving under the influence of an illegal drug; (2) conduct research on the prevention, detection, and prosecution of driving under such influence; and (3) report annually to Congress on the extent of the problem in each State, including a description of the progress each State has made in addressing such problem. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to transfer to the Administrator increasing percentages of funds otherwise apportioned to a State out of the Highway Trust Fund from any State that does not enact laws to prohibit driving under the influence of an illegal drug. Requires transferred funds to be used to carry out NHTSA duties. Requires the Secretary, if any funds are transferred to the Administrator, to transfer to the Administrator also a calculated amount of obligation authority distributed for the fiscal year to the State for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs.", "2023-01-15T10:18:05Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3907"], ["108-hr-3910", 108, "hr", 3910, "To amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to modify a high priority project in the State of Michigan.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-04", "2004-03-05", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.", "House", "Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]", "MI", "D", "S001045", 0, "Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to replace a specified high priority engineering project in Michigan with another project that is designed to conduct a transportation needs study and make improvements to 1-75 interchanges in the Grayling area.", "2023-01-15T10:18:05Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3910"], ["108-hr-3879", 108, "hr", 3879, "Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-03", "2004-05-11", "Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 274.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 4, "Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 for the Coast Guard (CG), under the categories of: (1) operation and maintenance, earmarking a portion from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (Fund) for certain purposes under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA purposes); (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including related equipment, earmarking a portion from the Fund for OPA purposes, and another portion for the Integrated Deepwater System program; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly relating to improving CG performance in search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness, earmarking a portion from the Fund for OPA purposes; (4) retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents; (5) alteration or removal of bridges constituting obstructions to navigation, and personnel and administrative costs associated with the Bridge Alteration Program; (6) environmental compliance and restoration at CG facilities; and (7) maintenance and operation of CG Reserve facilities, supplies, equipment, and services. (Sec. 3) Authorizes a CG end-of-year strength of 45,500 active duty military personnel for FY 2005. Authorizes average military training student loads for FY 2005 in specified numbers under the categories of recruit/special, flight, professional, and officer.", "2023-01-15T10:18:06Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3879"], ["108-hr-3885", 108, "hr", 3885, "To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey a Coast Guard 44-foot Motor Life Boat to the city of Ludington, Michigan.", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-03-03", "2004-03-04", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.", "House", "Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]", "MI", "R", "H000676", 0, "Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to convey to the city of Ludington, Michigan, the Coast Guard 44-foot Motor Life Boat Vessel #44345 formally assigned to the Group Grand Haven Command. Requires, among other transfer conditions, that the vessel: (1) be used for educational and historical display; and (2) not be used for commercial transportation.", "2023-01-15T10:18:06Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3885"], ["108-hr-3850", 108, "hr", 3850, "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-02-26", "2004-02-29", "Became Public Law No: 108-202.", "House", "Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]", "AK", "R", "Y000033", 1, "(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004 - Extends Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and transit programs for five months, and authorizes appropriations, through April 30, 2004.  (Sec. 2) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend the off-system bridge set-aside through April 30, 2004. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21) to extend to April 30, 2004, certain advanced authorizations from the Highway Trust Fund. Revises the amount of obligation limitation that is to be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation.  Sets a cap upon the total amount of obligation authority distributed through April 30, 2004. Prohibits the obligation of funds after April 30, 2004, for any Federal-aid highway program project until the date of enactment of a law reauthorizing the Federal-aid highway program. Considers any obligation of certain obligation authority distributed under this Act to be an obligation for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for FY 2004 under the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004. (Sec. 3) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to prohibit any transfer by certain States after February 29, 2004, from unobligated amounts apportioned for: (1) the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program; and (2) the surface transportation program.  (Sec. 4) Makes specified funds available from the Highway Trust Fund for administrative expenses of the Federal-aid highway program for FY 2004. (Sec. 5) Extends the authorization of appropriations under TEA21 for: (1) Federal lands highways (Indian reservation roads, public lands highways, park roads and parkways, and refuge roads); (2) national corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure programs; (3) construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities; (4) the national scenic byways program; (5) the value pricing pilot program; (6) highway use tax evasion projects; (7) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway Program; (8) safety grants; (9) the transportation and community and system preservation pilot program; (10) transportation infrastructure finance and innovation; (11) surface transportation research; (12) the technology deployment program; (13) training and education; (14) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (15) Intermodal Transportation System deployment; (16) university transportation research; (17) metropolitan planning; (18) the Territories of Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; (19) the Alaska highway program;(20) Operation Lifesaver; (21) the bridge discretionary program; (22) interstate maintenance; (23) recreational trails administrative costs; and (24) railway-highway crossing hazard elimination in high speed rail corridors. Extends through April 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for skills training and on-the-job training to implement a specified non-discrimination program. (Sec. 6) Extends the authorization of appropriations for highway safety programs, including: (1) seat belt safety incentive grants; and (2) prevention of intoxicated driver incentive grants. (Sec. 7) Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend funding for the National Outreach and Communications Program through April 30, 2004. Extends through the same date the authorization of apportionments for qualified projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 1972. Amends Federal maritime law to increase authorization of appropriations for personnel and activities expenses of the Coast Guard directly related to the national recreational boating safety program. (Sec. 8) Amends the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004, to: (1) make certain funds available, effective January 24, 2004, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for administering specified highway safety grants; and (2) state that obligation authority shall be available until used and in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years. (Sec. 9) Extends the authorization of allocations and apportionments for Federal transit programs, including: (1) fixed guideway modernization; (2) formula grants; (3) capital programs; (4) planning; (5) research, including university transportation research; (6) the job access and reverse commute program; (7) the rural transportation accessibility incentive program; (8) urbanized area formula grants; (9) the fuel cell bus and bus facilities program; (10) the advanced technology pilot project; (11) projects for new fixed guideway systems and extensions to existing systems; and (12) the New Jersey urban core project. (Sec. 10) Amends TEA21 to extend through April 30, 2004: (1) certain Highway Safety Programs and Highway Safety Research and Development; (2) Occupant Protection Incentive Grants; (3) Alcohol-Impaired Driving Countermeasures Incentive Grants; and (4) the National Driver Register. (Sec. 11) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through April 30, 2004, the authorization of appropriations for: (1) administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (2) the motor carrier safety assistance program; (3) information systems and commercial driver's license grants; and (4) continuation of a crash causation study.  (Sec. 12) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through April 30, 2004, the authorization for the use of the Highway Trust Fund and the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, including the sport fish restoration account and the boat safety account.", "2023-01-15T09:47:44Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3850"], ["108-hr-3833", 108, "hr", 3833, "Clean Airport Bus Act of 2003", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-02-25", "2004-02-26", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]", "NY", "D", "C001038", 7, "Clean Airport Bus Act of 2003 (sic) - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for: (1) awarding grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for facilitating the use of natural gas buses at public airports through airport bus replacement and fleet expansion programs; and (2) entering into cooperative agreements with private sector developers for the development of fuel cell-powered airport buses, and subsequently with public agencies using natural gas-powered airport buses and such private sector fuel cell bus developers to demonstrate the use of fuel cell-powered airport buses. Prescribes implementation guidelines.", "2023-01-15T09:47:45Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-bill/3833"], ["108-hr-3798", 108, "hr", 3798, "Secure Existing Aviation Loopholes Act", "Transportation and Public Works", "2004-02-11", "2004-02-12", "Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.", "House", "Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]", "MA", "D", "M000133", 19, "Secure Existing Aviation Loopholes Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) establish a system and plan to screen or inspect all cargo to be transported in passenger aircraft operated by an air carrier or foreign air carrier in air transportation or intrastate air transportation; (2) monitor and evaluate research and development (R&D) of effective cargo screening; and (3) impose a cargo security fee to be collected by the air carrier or foreign air carrier that provides the air transportation. Amends Federal transportation law to authorize the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to provide for the deployment of Federal air marshals on: (1) any passenger flight of an air carrier in charter air transportation for which the Under Secretary determines such deployment is in the interest of aviation security; (2) every passenger flight of foreign air carriers in air transportation; and (3) flights of all-cargo air transportation. (Currently, the deployment of Federal air marshals may be provided on every passenger flight of air carriers in air transportation or intrastate air transportation). Prohibits the flight of a foreign air carrier from landing in or taking off from a U.S. airport unless it has on board a Federal marshal or an equivalent officer of the government of the foreign country if the Secretary of Homeland Security requests the presence of a Federal marshal or officer on such flight. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) require all flight crews of air carriers to have improved communication systems for providing flight attendants with a wireless method of communicating with pilots that meet certain standards; (2) develop a plan to improve coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and counterpart agencies and departments of foreign governments in the area of aviation security; (3) issue regulations to improve preflight screening of passenger aircraft for dangerous objects and training of screeners of passenger aircraft and to reduce the time between preflight screening and the departure time for a flight; (4) issue a rule setting forth certain training requirements for flight attendants; (5) issue regulations to improve control over access to the secured area of U.S. airports; (6) issue regulations requiring air carriers to provide pilots with certain training, including aircraft maneuvers to respond to attacks on the aircraft; (7) issue an order requiring cargo aircraft engaged in cargo transportation or intrastate air transportation to have a door between the cargo and pilot compartments that can be locked and cannot be forced open from the cargo compartment, prohibiting access to the flight deck of the cargo aircraft, except by authorized persons, and requiring flight deck doors to remain locked while in flight, except to permit access by authorized persons; (8) issue an order to modify certain aviation security requirements to ensure that the wall surrounding the flight deck door on any passenger aircraft engaged in air transportation or intrastate air transportation is sufficient to secure the cockpit; (9) establish during a high threat level no fly zones around sensitive nuclear facilities, certain chemical facilities, and any other facilities designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security; and (10) require airport operators that serve general aviation aircraft and landing facilities for such aircraft to complete vulnerability assessments for evaluation of the security at such airports and facilities, including a plan for addressing any vulnerabilities. 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