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S. 3973 109th Congress Senate

Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2006

Official title: A bill to ensure local governments have the flexibility needed to enhance decision-making regarding certain mass transit projects.

Introduced: September 28, 2006 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Economics and Public FinanceFederal aid to transportationMass rapid transitMotor buses
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Urban affairsUrban areasUrban transportation
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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.
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Sep 28, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 28, 2006
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 28, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2006 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make public transportation formula grants for operating costs of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of more than 200,000 if such public transportation system operates fewer than 100 buses on fixed route service during peak hours.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6097 Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2006
 Bill text 1 version

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Cornyn, John
Texas · Sep 28, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3973: Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-3973/
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"S. 3973: Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-3973/.
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S. 3973, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-3973/.
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