US SB2028 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on December 17 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-12-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 17 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-12-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011 - Revises Buy American requirements with respect to federal-aid highways, capital investment grants to support intercity passenger rail service (rail grants), and Amtrak, particularly the handling of waiver requests. Revises similar Buy American requirements with respect to public transportation, particularly rolling stock. Requires the cost of rolling stock components and subcomponents produced in the United States to increase from 60% in FY2012 by 10% annual increments up to 100% for FY2016 and ensuing fiscal years. Revises waiver requirements as well to mirror those for federal-aid highways. Applies the rail grant Buy American requirements under this Act to recipients of rail loans and loan guarantees with respect to railroad rehabilitation and improvement. Prescribes Buy American requirements for procurement of a facility or equipment under federal aviation programs similar to those for rolling stock. Requires the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to report annually to Congress on: (1) each project for which a waiver of Buy American requirements was issued; and (2) the country of origin and product specifications for steel, iron, or manufactured goods acquired pursuant to each waiver. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prescribe Buy American requirements for steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in the construction of a publicly owned wastewater treatment works.
Title
Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011
Sponsors
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-12-17 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3533 (Related) 2012-01-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Buy American requirements
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infrastructure development
Manufacturing
Metals
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Public contracts and procurement
Public transit
Railroads
Roads and highways
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Water quality
Aviation and airports
Buy American requirements
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infrastructure development
Manufacturing
Metals
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Public contracts and procurement
Public transit
Railroads
Roads and highways
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Water quality
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/2028/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s2028/BILLS-112s2028is.pdf |