Congress 109 - HR 1283 - To provide that transit pass transportation fringe benefits be made available to all qualified Federal employees in the National Capital Region; to allow passenger carriers which are owned or leased by the Government to be used to transport Government employees between their place of employment and mass transit facilities, and for other purposes.

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Alternative energy sources Commuting District of Columbia Electric vehicles Energy Executive orders Federal employees Fringe benefits Government Operations and Politics Government travel Government vehicles Labor and Employment Local employees Maintenance and repair Maryland Mass rapid transit Natural gas vehicles Terminals (Transportation) Transportation and Public Works Travel costs Virginia

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Requires each Federal agency in the National Capital Region to implement a program under which all qualified Federal employees serving in or under such agency shall be offered transit pass transportation fringe benefits as required under Executive Order 13150.

Authorizes the use of a passenger carrier to transport a Federal officer or employee between his or her place of employment and a mass transit facility. Requires a Federal agency that provides such service to: (1) absorb the cost; (2) when possible, use alternative fuel vehicles; and (3) coordinate such transportation with other Federal agencies.

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Jun 16, 2005

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 16, 2005

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 17, 2005

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
May 17, 2005

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce and Agency Organization.
Mar 14, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 14, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E438-439)
Mar 14, 2005

Introduced in House

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