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S 547 108th Congress Senate

A bill to encourage energy conservation through bicycling.

Introduced: March 6, 2003 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 6, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3268)
Mar 6, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3268)
Mar 6, 2003
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 Latest action March 6, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3268)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Establishes within the Department of Transportation the "Conserve by Bicycling Program" under which the Secretary of Transportation shall establish up to ten geographically dispersed pilot projects designed to conserve energy resources by encouraging the use of bicycles in place of motor vehicles.

Directs the Secretary to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of converting motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips.

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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Mar 6, 2003
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