One Seat Ride Act

AI Summary

The "One Seat Ride Act" is a federal bill designed to improve transportation efficiency by promoting direct, uninterrupted public transit routes without requiring passengers to transfer between different modes of transportation. This legislation aims to enhance the convenience and accessibility of public transportation systems by facilitating seamless travel experiences for commuters. The main provisions of the bill include funding support for infrastructure upgrades, coordination among transit agencies, and prioritization of projects that enable one-seat rides. If passed, this bill could lead to smoother and more efficient public transit services, benefiting passengers by reducing travel times and enhancing overall transit experiences.

• 2023-03-10: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-10: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

• 2023-03-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

• 2023-03-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

• 2023-07-27: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged

• 2023-07-27: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged

• 2023-07-27: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2023-07-27: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 3.

• 2023-09-01: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-173.

• 2023-09-01: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 137.

• 2023-12-04: Mr. Kean (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2023-12-04: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6085)

• 2023-12-04: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1547.

• 2023-12-04: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

• 2023-12-05: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6129-6130)

• 2023-12-05: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 356 - 61 (Roll no. 694). (text: 12/04/2023 CR H6084)

• 2023-12-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2023-12-06: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.