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EnergySmart Transport Corridors Act of 2009

Introduced: May 20, 2009 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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May 20, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5714-5715)
May 20, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5704-5706)
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

EnergySmart Transport Corridors Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to: (1) establish an EnergySmart Transport Corridor program; and (2) coordinate the planning and deployment of measures, as well as designate EnergySmart transport corridors, to increase the energy efficiency of the Interstate System and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and other environmental pollutants. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to states to assist in the development of corridors.

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize appropriations through FY2015 for the Idle Reduction and Energy Conservation Deployment Program.

What's happening now May 20, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5714-5715)

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