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Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act

Introduced: January 29, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 10, 2008
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.
Feb 27, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 27, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 7, 2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Feb 7, 2008
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 1, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Feb 1, 2008
Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation Prior to Introduction and Referral (05/10/2007).
Jan 30, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jan 30, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 29, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 29, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act - (Sec. 3) Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to existing university transportation centers, or to consortia consisting of such a center and one or more institutions of higher education, to carry out green transportation infrastructure research and development and technology transfer activities.

Defines "green transportation infrastructure" as infrastructure that: (1) preserves and restores natural processes, landforms (such as floodplains), natural vegetated stream side buffers, wetlands, or other topographical features that can slow, filter, and naturally store stormwater runoff and floodwaters for future water supply and recharge of natural aquifers; (2) uses natural design techniques to manage stormwater; and (3) minimizes lifecycle energy consumption and air pollution.

Requires grant recipients to be selected on a merit-reviewed competitive basis according to specified criteria, including demonstrated expertise in transportation and green infrastructure research and technology transfer resources.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2010.

(Sec. 4) Directs the National Highway Institute of the Federal Highway Administration to continually develop courses relating to the application of emerging technologies for the use of green transportation infrastructure for environmental protection and mitigating environmental impacts of transportation construction.

Adds green transportation infrastructure options as a road and transportation area for which the Secretary may make local technical assistance program grants to assist rural, local transportation agencies and tribal governments to develop and expand their expertise.

What's happening now April 10, 2008

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-576, Part I.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6