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H.R. 3:
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
109th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 109th Congress, in 2005-2006.

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2005-2006

To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
Summary | Full Text
Status:
Occurred: IntroducedFeb 9, 2005
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeMar 2, 2005
Occurred: Amendments (215 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseMar 10, 2005
Occurred: Passed SenateMay 17, 2005
Occurred: Differences ResolvedJul 29, 2005
Occurred: Signed by PresidentAug 10, 2005
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Aug 10, 2005: Became Public Law No: 109-59.
Other Titles:
-- TEA-LU bill
-- SAFETEA-LU
-- Federal Public Transportation Act of 2005
-- Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005
-- Household Goods Mover Oversight Enforcement and Reform Act of 2005
-- Motor Carrier Safety Reauthorization Act of 2005
-- Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005
-- Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2005
-- Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005
Related:
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Votes:
Mar 10, 2005: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 417 Ayes, 9 Nays, 9 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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May 17, 2005: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 89 Ayes, 11 Nays. Vote Details.
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Jul 29, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 412 Ayes, 8 Nays, 14 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jul 29, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 91 Ayes, 4 Nays, 5 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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