United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4287 (111th)
Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2009
Introduced
11 December 2009
Last action
14 December 2009 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsors
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Subjects
Healthcare, Environment, Housing, Transport, Education
Source updated
14 August 2025
Healthcare · Environment · Housing · Transport · Education
Summary
Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2009 - Establishes within the Office of the Secretary of Transportation an Office of Livability. Requires the Office Director to establish a program to award competitive grants to eligible entities to assist: (1) capital investments in surface transportation projects with a significant impact on enhancing the livability in a region, metropolitan area, community, or neighborhood; and (2) communities in developing strategic growth plans that provide a vision and goals for development over a minimum 20-year period and integrate long-term innovative transportation and land use planning. Requires priority be given to: (1) investment projects that increase the number of transportation options, improve access to housing, jobs, and services, and reduce greenhouse gas; and (2) innovative planning applicants who have proposed strategic growth plans for communities with transportation systems characterized by poor access to job centers and schools, limited transportation options for residents, and significant traffic congestion. Requires the Director to: (1) develop statistical and analytical capabilities to ascertain specified transportation data; and (2) collaborate with other federal agencies to carry out activities that promote the development of livable communities, increase transportation choices, and improve the environment, public health, and quality of life.
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Timeline
11 December 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
11 December 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 December 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 December 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 11 December 2009 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/4287
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/4287
- us · 111-hr-4287 · source updated 14 August 2025