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HR 1283 109th Congress House

To provide that transit pass transportation fringe benefits be made available to all qualified Federal employees in the National Capital Region…

Official title: To provide that transit pass transportation fringe benefits be made available to all qualified Federal employees in the National Capital Region; to allow passe… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: March 14, 2005 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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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 Latest action June 16, 2005

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 14, 2005
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 14, 2005
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 14, 2005
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 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.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1283/
MLA
"H.R. 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.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1283/.
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H.R. 1283, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1283/.
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[H.R. 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1283/)
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