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H.R. 2724 (111th)

National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009

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Introduced

4 June 2009

Last action

5 June 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]

Subjects

Environment, Energy, Transport

Source updated

14 August 2025

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Summary

National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 - Establishes: (1) national transportation objectives to provide a 21st century vision for the national surface transportation system, including to promote energy efficiency and achieve energy security, ensure environmental protection and safety for all transportation users, improve economic competitiveness and transportation system conditions, and provide equal access to transportation in urban, suburban, and rural communities; and (2) national transportation performance targets to meet such objectives, including to reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled by 16% and transportation-generated carbon dioxide levels by 40%, triple walking, biking, and public transportation use, increase freight transportation provided by railroad and intermodal services by 20%, and improve public safety and lower congestion costs by reducing traffic crashes by 50%. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) develop baseline levels and appropriate data collection systems for meeting the national transportation performance targets; and (2) develop and implement a National Surface Transportation Performance Plan.

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Timeline

  1. 4 June 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 June 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Source: Committee

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