Recent Streetsblog SF posts about House of Representatives

Deja Vu Again: One-Man Senate Filibuster Imperils Federal Transport Law

By Elana Schor | Feb 26, 2010 | No Comments

A familiar script for Washington infrastructure watchers began to unfold last night on the Senate floor, as House-side resistance to a 10-month extension of existing federal transportation law prompted Democratic leaders to seek a quick deal on a one-month stopgap — the fourth such short-term move in six months. Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) (Photo: CNN) […]

Little-Known Provision in Senate Jobs Bill Could Spark House Resistance

By Elana Schor | Feb 24, 2010 | No Comments

The Senate passed its jobs bill today by a 70-28 vote, bringing Congress one step closer to a $20 billion transfer that would keep the nation’s highway trust fund solvent until 2011 and extend the 2005 federal transportation law. House transportation committee chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) (Photo: Capitol Chatter) The bill’s future in the House […]

eBART Extension Nears Bid, Rep Garamendi Tours Station Sites

By Matthew Roth | Jan 7, 2010 | 20 Comments

Images: BART With bids for the eBART extension project expected in early February, newly elected Congressman John Garamendi from California’s 10th District conducted a tour of the planned station sites of BART’s 10-mile extension from Pittsburg Bay Point to Antioch. Garamendi joined BART Director Joel Keller, Brentwood Mayor Robert Taylor, and representatives from the Contra […]

Congressional Black Caucus Calls for Bypassing States on New Jobs Bill

By Elana Schor | Dec 11, 2009 | 1 Comment

As the $787 billion stimulus law nears its one-year anniversary, Congress’ choice to route the lion’s share of recovery funds through state capitals — including state DOTs where misplaced priorities are all too common — remains a sore spot for mayors and urban advocates. CBC Chair Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) (Photo: AP) Today the Congressional […]

White House Unveils Transit Safety Bill to Cautious Praise on the Hill

By Elana Schor | Dec 8, 2009 | No Comments

Lawmakers on the House transportation committee today greeted details of the Obama administration’s transit safety plan with approval, but some sounded skeptical notes about the costs of state compliance with new federal rules even as transit agencies cope with billions of dollars in maintenance and repair backlogs. Washington D.C.’s transit safety oversight agency has less […]

Rep. Earl Blumenauer: Announcing the Livable Communities Task Force

By Earl Blumenauer | Oct 19, 2009 | No Comments

Editor’s note: Today we have a guest post from Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who has represented Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District since 1996. He is the lead sponsor of the House’s "CLEAN TEA" climate legislation and founded the Congressional Bicycle Caucus. Rep. Earl Blumenauer. Photo: Airdye.com With much excitement, today we are launching the Livable Communities […]

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