To authorize appropriations to the Department of Transportation for surface transportation research and development, and for other purposes.
Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a national plan for surface transportation research and development.
Requires the Secretary to initiate research and development programs in the areas of: (1) highway vehicle research; (2) automated highway and vehicle systems; (3) high speed rail systems; (4) magnetically levitated train systems; (5) lightweight, rubber-tired, battery-powered multiple-unit passenger transportation systems; and (6) advanced automotive technologies.
Directs the Secretary to strengthen and expand surface transportation infrastructure research and development. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the results of a study on the potential for increased recycling of automobile components in the United States and the steps needed to increase such recycling. Requires the Secretary to conduct a research and development program on the use of certain nonhazardous solid wastes in the construction of the surface transportation system.
Directs the Secretary to establish an independent surface transportation research advisory committee.
Limits expenditure on long-term research.
Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to require the Secretary to convene a conference of domestic motor vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, Federal laboratories, and motor vehicle users to explore ways in which cooperatively they can improve the competitiveness of the United States motor vehicle industry by developing new technologies which will enhance the safety and energy savings, and lessen the environmental impact, of domestic motor vehicles.
Establishes a National Award for the Advancement of Motor Vehicle Research and Development.
Includes basic automotive science under the research and development authority of the Secretary. Requires DOT to stimulate technological advances in transportation through research and development.
Prohibits the fraudulent labeling of products made in America and requires compliance with the Act commonly known as the Buy American Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Competitiveness.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Mr. Brown asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until midnight on Dec. 6 to file a report on H.R. 2941. Agreed to without objection.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept.102-417, Part I. committee pursuant to clause 1 (h).
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept.102-417, Part I. committee pursuant to clause 1 (h).
Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than March 6, 1992 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee pursuant to clause 1 (h).
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Referred jointly and sequentially to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation for a period ending not later than March 6, 1992 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee pursuant to clause 1(p), rule X.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Committee on Public Works + Transportation discharged.
Committee on Public Works + Transportation discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271.