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House Passes Landmark Clean Energy Bill (6.29.09) On June 28, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, (H.R. 2454) sponsored by Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Edward J. Markey, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. Read more.

Transportation Bill Released (6.23.09) On June 22, 2009, Chairman James L. Oberstar and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced the committee print of the next Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009. The bill's markup is available here. Read more.

Obama Administration’s Livable Communities Initiative (6.16.09) U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced an interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities to help improve access to affordable housing, more transportation options, and lower transportation costs while protecting the environment in communities nationwide.

Proposal to End Federal Funding for Bike Projects (6.05.09) Representatives John Boehner (R-OH) and Eric Cantor (R-VA) propose putting a stop to Federal funding for bicycle projects and programs. In a letter to President Obama, the two leading House Republicans proposed cutting all funding for Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to Schools and Nonmotorized pilot programs in the President’s budget. More.

The League Can't Do it Without Your Help (6.03.09) Help the League leave an impression on our fellow road users and our members of Congress by following the Rules of the Road and by speaking up for bicyclists and the America Bikes agenda. Vist our Advocacy Center. Support the League today.