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H.R. 5965 (109th)

PROGRESS Act

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Introduced

28 July 2006

Last action

17 August 2006 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.

Sponsors

Steny Hoyer, Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Earl Blumenauer, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Ed Case, Emanuel Cleaver, Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], RON KIND, Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Barbara Lee, Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Betty McCollum, James McGovern, Gwen Moore, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], DAVID PRICE, Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]

Subjects

Energy, Transport, Taxation

Source updated

15 August 2025

Energy · Transport · Taxation

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Summary

Program for Real Energy Security Act or the PROGRESS Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Security and Transition to New Fuels. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including to make recommendations to Congress and the President for: (1) preserving the national energy security in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and (2) reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil over a specified period. Establishes: (1) the New Manhattan Center for High Efficiency Vehicles; and (2) the Advisory Council on Federal Participation. Requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of grants to federal and private sector researchers (including the Center) to research and develop alternative fuels and technologies to improve the productivity of U.S. automotive firms in the manufacture of high efficiency vehicles. Establishes a grant program to provide assistance to retail and wholesale motor fuel dealers or other entities to install, replace, or convert motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for use in the storage and dispensing of biobased fuels. Sets forth requirements calling for: (1) the production and distribution of biobased fuels (ethanol) and deployment of new engine technologies for fuel-flexible, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and biodiesel vehicles; (2) greater use of alternative fuels in dual fueled vehicles operating in the federal fleet; and (3) the increase and expansion of employer-provided mass transit fringe benefits. Transit Rail Accommodation Improvement and Needs Act - Allows for the shared use of rail carrier trackage and rail rights-of-way by mass transportation authorities. Authorizes capital investment grants to improve intercity passenger rail service. Allows a tax credit to holders of qualified high-speed rail infrastructure bonds. Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2006 - Establishes a capital grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track of class II and class III railroads. Requires the issuance of regulations implementing reliability standards for the safe transportation of energy supplies by rail.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Government Reform, Rules, Science, Ways and Means, House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 July 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Government Reform, Rules, Science, Ways and Means, House Administration, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 July 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 July 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 August 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 August 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 August 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.

    Source: Committee

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