US HB2609 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on July 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 21 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2011 - Establishes within the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) an Office of Livability. Requires the Office Director to establish a program to award competitive grants to eligible entities to assist: (1) capital investments in surface transportation projects with a significant impact on enhancing the livability in a region, metropolitan area, community, or neighborhood; and (2) communities in developing strategic growth plans that provide a vision and goals for development over a minimum 20-year period and integrate long-term innovative transportation and land use planning. Requires priority be given to: (1) investment projects that increase the number of transportation options, improve access to housing, jobs, and services, and reduce greenhouse gas; and (2) innovative planning applicants who have proposed strategic growth plans for communities with transportation systems characterized by poor access to job centers and schools, limited transportation options for residents, and significant traffic congestion. Requires the Director to: (1) develop statistical and analytical capabilities to ascertain specified transportation data; and (2) collaborate with other federal agencies to carry out activities that promote the development of livable communities, increase transportation choices, and improve the environment, public health, and quality of life.
Title
Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2011
Sponsors
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| 2011-07-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| 2011-07-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
Subjects
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Community life and organization
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Land use and conservation
Pedestrians and bicycling
Performance measurement
Public transit
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Community life and organization
Department of Transportation
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Land use and conservation
Pedestrians and bicycling
Performance measurement
Public transit
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2609/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2609/BILLS-112hr2609ih.pdf |
