Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about House of Representatives

Republicans Propose Spending Cuts Targeting Amtrak, Transit Funding

By Tanya Snyder | Jan 21, 2011 | No Comments

A new Republican proposal would eliminate federal subsidies to Amtrak; kill New Starts, the primary federal transit funding program; and make painful cuts to dozens of other federal programs. It’s a plan by the Republican Study Committee, which is trying to keep alive House Speaker John Boehner’s campaign pledge to reduce the budget by $100 […]

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New House Rules Threaten TIGER and Livability Programs

By Tanya Snyder | Jan 7, 2011 | No Comments

The headlines have been apocalyptic. On Day One, Republicans Cripple Construction Industry Rule could endanger transportation budget, building trade jobs sector Critics say GOP rule change could cripple transportation projects As Streetsblog reported, the new House rules [PDF], passed along strict party lines with no defectors Wednesday, include a rule that allows lawmakers to spend out […]

MTA Finances Grow Even Shakier Under GOP House

By Noah Kazis | Jan 7, 2011 | 7 Comments

The assault on the MTA’s already battered finances could now come from yet another front: the federal government. The new Republican majority in the House of Representatives passed a rule Wednesday that would allow reductions in federal transportation spending, including investment in transit. That puts previously secure federal funds on the negotiating table, making it […]

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Mica Names New GOP Transpo Committee Members, Rahall Officially Top Dem

By Tanya Snyder | Dec 16, 2010 | 1 Comment

Update: We just learned that Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) has been confirmed as the new Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. The House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure just got a bunch of new members. Incoming Chair John Mica (R-FL) announced the Republican picks today. “The Committee and its new Republican Members will […]

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Mica Confirmed as Transpo Committee Chair

By Tanya Snyder | Dec 8, 2010 | No Comments

Rep. John Mica (R-FL) was confirmed today as the next Chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. There have been some contested leadership elections this month but this wasn’t one of them. Mica’s position as chair was basically a foregone conclusion as soon as November’s election results came in. After the Republican conference voted […]

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House Punts on Budget, Votes on Yearlong Extension Instead

By Tanya Snyder | Dec 8, 2010 | No Comments

Back in February, the Department of Transportation requested a two percent budget increase for next year (FY 2011). [PDF] The extra $2 billion would pay for things like a new Distracted Driver Prevention Program, high speed rail, and livability grant programs. They’re finally getting an answer from Congress, and it’s a resounding “no.” Congress has […]

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