To repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for tunneling in certain areas with respect to the Los Angeles to San Fernando Valley Metro Rail project, California.
Latest action · Dec 17, 2007 Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Division K, Title I, Section 169 of H.R. 2764 (Public Law 110-161).
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed HouseFeb 7, 2007
- Passed SenateDec 3, 2007
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1986 to repeal the prohibition against use of certain funds for any segment of the downtown Los Angeles to San Fernando Valley Metro Rail project unless the Southern California Rapid Transit District notifies the Urban Mass Transportation Administration that no part of the Metro Rail project will tunnel through any zone designated as a potential risk zone or high potential risk zone for methane gas.
Amends federal transportation law to extend the special rule for the allocation of urbanized area formula grants through FY2009. Sets forth the maximum amounts to be allocated for such grants for FY2008 and FY2009.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 7, 2007.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Feb 7, 2007 |
Actions 18
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 17, 2007Provisions of Measure Incorporated into Division K, Title I, Section 169 of H.R. 2764 (Public Law 110-161).
- Dec 4, 2007Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 3, 2007Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14706)
- Dec 3, 2007Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 3, 2007Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 497 | A bill to repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for tunneling in certain areas with respect to the Los Angeles to San Fernando Valley Metro Rail project, California. | Identical bill | Feb 6, 2007 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 27, 2007Referred in Senate
- Feb 7, 2007Engrossed in House
- Jan 4, 2007Introduced in House
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