Summary: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Alternative Transportation Account) equal to current federal highway funding levels for FY2013-FY2016 for: (1) certain core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Authorizes appropriations out of the HTF Alternative Transportation Account equal to such levels for FY2013-FY2016 for certain other core federal-aid highway programs. Prescribes ceiling obligations for: (1) federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and (2) the Alternative Transportation Account. Directs the Secretary of Transportation of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to apportion the remainder of federal-aid highway funds to the states for the National Highway System (NHS), the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement (CMAQ), the surface transportation, and the highway safety improvement programs. Directs the Secretary to identify deficient highway bridges in each state and determine their replacement and rehabilitation costs. Requires states to develop and implement a risk-based state asset management plan identifying actions for the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of NHS infrastructure and that lead to the achievement of the national goals for infrastructure condition and performance. Replaces the interstate maintenance program with the NHS program. Revises NHS program, surface transportation program, and CMAQ eligibility requirements. Revises formulae for the state apportionment of federal-aid highway funds in urbanized areas with populations over 200,000 as well as in other areas. Authorizes a state to obligate the apportionment of CMAQ funds for projects: (1) resulting in new capacity for single occupant vehicles only if it will contribute to the mitigation of congestion or improvement of air quality, and (2) for PM-10 nonattainment areas. Revises the equity bonus program. Requires the Secretary to ensure that a state's apportionment of funds for specified federal-aid highway programs is at least 94% (currently, 92%) of the amount obtained from a specified formula involving estimated highway use taxes paid into the HTF by a state. Reauthorizes and revises the emergency relief fund program. Revises program eligibility requirements to include the costs of debris removal as an eligible disaster project cost only in certain cases. Authorizes the Secretary to obligate fund amounts for the repair or reconstruction of disaster-affected tribal roads, federal lands highways, and other federally-owned roads open to public travel, whether or not they are federal-aid highways. Revises the apportionment of funds to states for the construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities (excluding ferry maintenance facilities). Revises the highway bridge program. Directs the Secretary to: (1) inventory all highway bridges and tunnels, (2) identify structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges or tunnels, (3) assign a risk-based priority for replacement or rehabilitation of each structurally deficient bridge or tunnel, (3) establish national inspection standards for evaluating all highway bridges and tunnels, and (4) establish a training program for highway bridge and tunnel inspectors. Makes 10% of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds available only for National Highway System (NHS) bridge replacement projects. Amends the federal-aid highway program to modify the minimum penalties states are required to impose on motorists convicted multiple times for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. Requires repeat offenders to have: (1) all their driving privileges (currently, only a driver's license) suspended for at least one year; or (2) their unlimited driving privileges suspended for one year, with limited driving privileges permitted, if an ignition interlock device is installed for at least one year on each of the motor vehicles they own or operate. Amends the the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) to revise DOT's TIFIA program of direct loans, loan guarantees, and credit for surface transportation projects. Makes eligible for TIFIA program assistance: (1) a program of related transportation projects coordinated to achieve a common transportation goal and meet certain other requirements; and (2) a highway, transit, or pedestrian project that improves mobility within the station area of a transit, passenger rail, or intercity bus station. Authorizes a state, local government, state or local government agency, or public authority to apply to the Secretary for assistance under a master credit agreement. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures for processing such applications. Increases from 33% to 49% the maximum amount of direct loans, loan guarantees, and credit for project costs. Revises the state infrastructure bank program. Revises the toll roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries program. Allows a state, interstate compact of states, or public entity to: (1) reconstruct, restore, or rehabilitate a Interstate System (IS) high occupancy vehicle (HOV) highway, bridge, or tunnel toll facility over which it has jurisdiction provided certain requirements are met, and (2) levy tolls on vehicles (excluding HOVs). Requires all federal-aid highway toll facilities to implement technologies or business practices that provide for the interoperability of electronic toll collection programs. Revises the highway safety improvement program. Requires state strategic highway safety plans to be updated biannually and meet certain requirements. Prohibits a state from obligating highway safety improvement program funds to purchase, operate, or maintain an automated traffic enforcement system. Requires states to report to the Secretary on: (1) the 10 railway-highway crossings with the greatest need for safety improvement; and (2) an action plan that identifies projects to improve safety at those railway-highway crossings. Directs the Secretary to develop a five-year National Freight Policy for the expansion and improvement of freight transportation infrastructure in the United States. Requires the Secretary to encourage states to develop freight plans. Prescribes certain federal weight limitations requirements for trucks operating on the IS. Authorizes tribal transportation and federal lands transportation programs for various transportation planning and highway improvement projects. Repeals specified federal-aid highway programs. Authorizes the governor of a state to use the state's apportionment of federal-aid highway funds for the repair or replacement of transportation facilities in the event of an emergency. Directs the Secretary to conduct a survey to evaluate the capacity of each state to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles. Encourages the Secretaries of Labor and of Education to use funds to develop training and employment education programs for transportation-related careers and trades. Public Transportation Act of 2012 - Revises capital investment grant requirements for new fixed-guideway capital projects. Requires the Secretary to enter into full funding grant agreements for new fixed-guideway capital projects under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) New Starts and Small Starts programs. Authorizes the Secretary to make bus and bus facilities formula grants to assist states and local governments in financing capital projects to: (1) replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment; and (2) construct bus-related facilities. Directs the Secretary to apportion a specified percentage of rural area formula grants to states to develop and support public transportation and intercity bus transportation in rural areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make competitive coordinated access and mobility program formula grants to states, local governments, nonprofits organizations, or private operators of public transportation services for: (1) public transportation projects to meet the special needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities; (2) job access and reverse commute projects to transport welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals to and from jobs; and (3) new public transportation services and public transportation alternatives for individuals with disabilities. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake, or make grants and contracts for, programs that provide training and technical assistance to providers of public transportation services. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants or enter into contracts with a public university to establish a National Transit Institute to support training and educational programs for federal, state, and local transportation employees engaged in government-aid public transportation work. Revises the apportionment of appropriations for job access and reverse commute formula grants for certain urbanized areas with populations less than 200,000. Reauthorizes and revises the fixed guideway modernization program. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) formula and bus grants; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, training and outreach, and technical assistance activities; and (4) administration. Prescribes procedures for expediting the environmental review of surface transportation projects. Revises and makes permanent the surface transportation project delivery pilot program. Requires the Secretary to establish an alternative relocation payment process for the payment of relocation assistance to persons displaced by federally-assisted programs and projects. Amends the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 to provide increases in payments made by a displacing agency for: (1) relocation expenses for displaced farms, nonprofit organizations, or small businesses; and (2) replacement housing for displaced homeowners and certain other tenants. Revises metropolitan transportation planning requirements. Requires the designation of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for an urbanized area with a population of more than 100,000 individuals. Requires MPOs, in cooperation with state and public transportation operators, to develop metropolitan long-range transportation plans and transportation improvement programs (TIPs) that provide for the development and operation of transportation systems and facilities (including environmental mitigation activities) for metropolitan planning areas (i.e. urbanized areas and nonattainment areas for ozone or carbon monoxide). Requires the Secretary to identify as a transportation management area each urbanized area with a population over 200,000 individuals. Requires the selection of congestion mitigation projects for a metropolitan planning area serving a transportation management area from an approved metropolitan long-range transportation plan and TIP. Requires states to develop statewide strategic long-range transportation plans and statewide TIPs. Directs the Secretary to develop a national strategic transportation plan for transportation projects (including major roadways, public transportation facilities, intercity bus facilities, multimodal and intermodal facilities, and intermodal connectors) that facilitate the development of: (1) a national transportation system, and (2) an integrated regional transportation system. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a national performance management system, and (2) certain core performance measures. Authorizes appropriations for NHTSA for: (1) highway safety programs, (2) the National Driver Register, and (3) administrative expenses. Revises highway safety program requirements. Revises the formula for the apportionment to states of highway safety funds to require specified percentages of funds going only to states that have enacted and are enforcing: (1) a primary safety belt use law, (2) an ignition interlock law, and (3) a graduated drivers licensing law. Directs the Secretary to require the governor of each state to develop for DOT approval a highway safety plan that includes: (1) certain quantifiable performance targets for traffic crashes and resulting fatalities and serious injuries; and (2) the state's strategy for using its funds apportionment for projects and activities that will allow the state to meet those performance targets. Repeals specified highway safety programs. Motor Carrier Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability Act of 2012 - Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Alternative Transportation Account) for FY2013-FY2016 for the Secretary to: (1) make grants to states for the development of commercial motor vehicle safety programs, and (2) pay administrative expense of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the commercial driver's license (CDL) improvement grant program, and (2) the commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grant program. Revises commercial motor vehicle registration requirements. Requires the Secretary to issue a distinctive registration number to persons registered to provide transportation or service as a motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker. Requires the Secretary to register a person to provide motor carrier services if, in addition to meeting other criteria, that person has also: (1) completed a DOT proficiency examination demonstrating knowledge of motor carrier safety regulations and requirements; (2) disclosed any relationship involving common stock, common ownership, common control, common management, or common familial relationship between the carrier and any other motor carrier in the three-years preceding the filing of an application for registration; and (3) been issued a DOT number. Authorizes the Secretary to register a person to provide transportation of household goods as a household goods motor carrier only after that person demonstrates: (1) the ability to comply with the DOT household goods consumer protection rules, and (2) knowledge of household goods motor carrier safety regulations and requirements through completion of a DOT proficiency examination. Requires the Secretary to register a person to provide service as a freight forwarder or to be a broker for transportation of property if that person is qualified by experience to act as one. Revises requirements for the registration as a motor carrier of freight forwarders and brokers. Authorizes the Secretary to deny, suspend, amend, or revoke the registration of a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder for failure to disclose in its application a material fact with respect to its ability to comply with federal law, regulations, or a registration condition. Prohibits two or more employers from using common ownership, common management, common control, or common familial relationship to avoid compliance, or conceal noncompliance or a history of noncompliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations or a DOT order. Revises financial security requirements for brokers and freight forwarders. Authorizes the Secretary to register a person as a broker or freight forwarder only if that person files with the Secretary a surety bond, proof of trust fund, or other financial security (or combination of them) to ensure financial responsibility of $100,000. Prohibits certain persons, including certain ocean freight forwarders, customs brokers, or indirect air carriers holding an approved Standard Security Program from providing interstate brokerage services unless the person: (1) is registered and in compliance with federal broker registration requirements, and (2) has satisfied federal financial security requirements. Authorizes an employer (or employee) to operate a commercial motor vehicle only if that employer is registered by the Secretary and receives a DOT number. Requires the Secretary to administer a motor carrier safety assistance program to make grants to states to develop motor carrier safety improvement programs and enforce federal and state commercial motor vehicle safety and hazardous materials transportation safety regulations, standards, and orders. Requires state plans to establish performance targets for enforcement activities and other benchmarks to reduce commercial motor vehicle fatalities and crashes. Requires the Secretary to carry out a performance and registration information systems management program to link federal motor carrier safety information systems with state commercial vehicle registration and licensing systems. Revises commercial motor vehicle driver safety fitness requirements. Directs the Secretary to require a safety review of newly registered commercial motor vehicle owners or operators that: (1) transport hazardous materials (hazmat) within 9 months after the beginning of operations, and (2) transport passengers within 90 days after the beginning of operations. Requires the Secretary to: (1) determine the safety fitness and assign a rating for each registered motorcoach owner and operator; and (2) establish a process for monitoring regularly the safety performance of each owner or operator following the assignment of a rating. Revises medical examiner requirements. Requires the Secretary to establish a national registry of medical examiners. Requires a medical examiner to pass an examination developed by the Secretary in order to be listed in the national registry. Directs the Secretary to issue safety standards for new motorcoaches with respect to: (1) occupant protection systems (including seatbelts) to protect against collisions and rollovers, (2) roof strength, (3) fire prevention and mitigation, and (4) emergency passenger evacuation. Directs the Secretary to revise window glazing standards for new motorcoaches to prevent passenger ejection. Directs the Secretary to establish a national clearinghouse for verified positive alcohol and controlled substance test results and test refusals or failures to comply with testing program requirements. Prohibits an employer from hiring an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle or perform any other safety sensitive function unless the employer requests information from the clearinghouse that indicates, during the preceding three-year period, the individual: (1) did not violate testing program requirements; or (2) is eligible to return to safety sensitive duties, pursuant to an established return-to-duty process, after violating such requirements. Prescribes new and revises current penalties for violations of certain commercial motor vehicle drug and alcohol prohibitions and specified other requirements. Directs the Secretary to issue final regulations establishing minimum training requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators. Requires states to request information from the CDL information system concerning a CDL applicant from the drug and alcohol clearinghouse before renewing or issuing a CDL. Requires states to submit plans for complying with specified CDL program requirements to avoid the withholding of the state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway funds. Requires states to have approved CDL program plans to receive a CDL program improvement grant. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring individuals with class A CDLs to obtain a hazmat endorsement to operate a truck carrying diesel fuel of 1,000 gallons or less if: (1) the fuel tank is clearly marked with a placard reading "Diesel Fuel," and (2) the individual is acting within the scope of employment as an employee of certain farm-related service industries. Directs the Secretary to establish accelerated licensing procedures to assist veterans to acquire CDLs. Directs the Secretary to conduct a field study of the efficacy of FMCSA's 2011 restart rule (the 34-hours of service [HOS] restart rule) with respect to commercial motor vehicle operators subject to federal maximum driving time requirements. Requires any regulations the Secretary issues regarding electronic logging devices to monitor compliance with HOS requirements to include specified performance standards. Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to extend through FY2017 FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. Amends the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 to revise exemptions from federal maximum driving and on-duty time motor carrier regulations for drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies during planting and harvest periods. Extends such exemptions to drivers transporting agricultural farm supplies between specified points within a 150-mile radius. Extends these exemptions also to drivers transporting grapes: (1) during a harvest period, and (2) to an area within 175 air-miles radius from the location where the grapes are picked or distributed. Exempts certain covered farm vehicles from commercial motor vehicle safety requirements relating to CDLs, drug testing, medical certificates, and HOS. Requires the Comptroller General to study the impact of federal motor carrier safety regulations on small trucking companies. Directs the Secretary to issue a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road. Prohibits the transportation of horses in a motor vehicle containing two or more levels stacked on top of each other. Authorizes appropriations for FY2013 and FY2016 for specified transportation research and education programs. Replaces the Surface Transportation Research Program with the Surface Transportation Research, Development, and Technology Program. Replaces the National Technology Deployment Program with the Research and Development Program. Authorizes the Secretary to establish centers for surface transportation excellence. Directs the Secretary to carry out a technology and innovation deployment program. Revises the intelligent transportation system (ITS) program. Directs the Secretary to carry out an ITS program to research and develop intelligent vehicles and intelligent infrastructure systems for application to U.S. surface transportation systems. Repeals the national university transportation centers grant program, as well as grants to specified Tier II centers. Extends the regional university transportation research center grant program through FY2013-FY2016. Repeals or revises certain intercity passenger rail capital grant programs. Amends the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 to authorize appropriations for FY2012-FY2013 for National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) operations. Prohibits Amtrak from using federal funds to hire or contract with any outside legal professional to pursue any cause of action in federal or state court against a passenger rail service provider, including any action against a provider arising from a competitive bid process in which Amtrak and the provider participated. Allows Amtrak to provide food and beverage service on its trains only if the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) selects a qualified bidder whose bid would result in the lowest cost, or the greatest source of revenue, to Amtrak. (Under current law, Amtrak may provide such services on its trains only if revenues from the services each year at least equal the cost of providing them.) Authorizes the FRA to exempt Amtrak from such requirement if no qualified bidder responds to FRA requests for proposals. Prescribes an environmental review process for freight or intercity passenger rail capital project development decisionmaking. Authorizes the federal lead agency (DOT), at project sponsor request, to adopt and use a planning product (decisionmaking process) that integrates the planning and environmental review process of a rail project in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) proceedings. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to eliminate duplicative state and federal environmental reviews and approvals of rail projects. Directs the Secretary to treat a rail project as a class of action categorically excluded (because not involving significant environmental impact) from environmental review requirements promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality, if specified circumstances apply. Directs the Secretary to carry out a rail project delivery program. Makes high-speed rail facilities eligible for railroad rehabilitation and improvement direct loans and loan guarantees. Requires the Secretary to give priority to projects that enhance the installation of positive train control systems. Revises the railroad safety risk reduction program. Extends from December 31, 2015, to December 31, 2020, the deadline for submission to DOT by each Class I railroad carrier and each entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation of a plan for implementing a positive train control system on certain of its tracks. Authorizes such plans, in lieu of installing positive train control, to provide an alternative risk reduction strategy that would reduce the risk of release of poison- or toxic-by-inhalation hazmat to the same extent such risk of release would be reduced if positive train control were installed. Prescribes requirements for improving regulations issued by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Hazardous Material Transportation Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability Act of 2012 - Revises hazmat transportation safety requirements. Eliminates training grants for training instructors to train hazmat employees in the safe loading, unloading, handling, storing, and transporting of hazmat. Directs the Secretary to review implementation of the hazmat safety permit program. Authorizes the Secretary to make hazmat planning and training grants to states or Indian tribes in a fiscal year only if they certify that they are in compliance with certain fairness requirements for fees charged to transport hazmat. Prohibits the Secretary from denying an application for a modification or renewal of a special permit granting a variance from regulations for the safe transport of hazmat, or an application for party status to an existing special permit, for the sole reason that the applicant has a greater than national average hazmat out-of-service percentage. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to implement the Uniform Motor Carrier Permit Program. Authorizes a designated DOT officer, employee, or agent to inspect a package for transportation if the officer, employee, or agent reasonably believes that the package may contain an undeclared hazmat and the inspection takes place at a properly equipped DOT-designated facility. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2016 for specified hazmat transportation safety programs. Directs the Secretary to establish pilot projects to evaluate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of electronic shipping paper systems. Requires DOT studies: (1) of the transportation of flammable liquids in the external product piping of cargo tank motor vehicles (wetlines); and (2) on whether it is necessary to continue to designate any amount or form of finished pharmaceutical, finished cosmetic, or similar product containing ethyl alcohol as a hazmat. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund is not being used for its intended purpose, (2) the Administration should request full use of the Fund for operating and maintaining the nation's navigation system, and (3) Congress should fully expend amounts in the Fund to operate and maintain such system. Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2012 - Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue through FY2016 the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Earmarks amounts allocated to the Secretary for recreational boating safety programs for: (1) payment of expenses of the Coast Guard for personnel and related activities, and (2) National Boating Safety Advisory Council activities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2016 authority for expenditures from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through FY2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under SAFETEA-LU, the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research. Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for FY2011. Subjects contract authority for such programs, however, to the same limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program. Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Authorizes appropriations for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program through FY2012. Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend through that date the authorization of appropriations for specified NHTSA safety programs and FMCSA programs (including NHTSA and FMCSA administrative expenses). Extends through FY2012 the funding for hazmat research projects. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue through that date the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Extends through FY2012 the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program. Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000. Allocates through FY2012 certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing. Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations. Eliminates the special rule for the apportionment for October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. Extends through FY2012 the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, (2) capital investment grants, (3) transit research, and (4) administration expenses. Extends through FY2012 certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program. Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

american energy infrastructure jobs_act authorizes appropriations highway_trust_fund htf alternative transportation account equal current federal highway funding levels fy2013 fy2016 certain core federal aid highway programs federal_highway_administration fhwa administrative expenses authorizes appropriations htf alternative transportation account equal levels fy2013 fy2016 certain core federal aid highway programs prescribes ceiling obligations federal aid highway highway safety construction programs alternative transportation account directs secretary transportation department_of_transportation dot apportion remainder federal aid highway funds states national highway system congestion mitigation air quality improvement surface_transportation highway safety improvement programs directs secretary identify deficient highway bridges state determine replacement rehabilitation costs requires states develop implement risk based state asset management plan identifying actions maintenance repair rehabilitation infrastructure lead achievement national goals infrastructure condition performance replaces interstate maintenance program program revises program surface_transportation program eligibility requirements revises formulae state apportionment federal aid highway funds urbanized areas populations areas authorizes state obligate apportionment funds projects resulting new capacity single occupant vehicles contribute mitigation congestion improvement air quality nonattainment areas revises equity bonus program requires secretary ensure state apportionment funds specified federal aid highway programs currently obtained specified formula involving estimated highway use taxes paid htf state reauthorizes revises emergency relief fund program revises program eligibility requirements include costs debris removal eligible disaster project cost certain cases authorizes secretary obligate fund amounts repair reconstruction disaster affected tribal roads federal lands highways federally owned roads open public travel federal aid highways revises apportionment funds states construction ferry boats ferry terminal facilities excluding ferry maintenance facilities revises highway bridge program directs secretary inventory highway bridges tunnels identify deficient functionally obsolete bridges tunnels assign risk based priority replacement rehabilitation deficient bridge tunnel establish national inspection standards evaluating highway bridges tunnels establish training program highway bridge tunnel inspectors makes state apportionment certain federal aid highway funds available national highway system bridge replacement projects amends federal aid highway program modify minimum penalties states required impose convicted multiple times driving intoxicated influence alcohol requires repeat offenders driving privileges currently driver license suspended year unlimited driving privileges suspended year limited driving privileges permitted ignition device installed year motor vehicles operate amends transportation infrastructure finance innovation_act tifia revise dot tifia program direct_loans loan guarantees credit surface_transportation projects makes eligible tifia program assistance program related transportation projects coordinated achieve common transportation goal meet certain requirements highway transit pedestrian project improves mobility station area transit passenger rail intercity bus station authorizes state local government state local government agency public authority apply secretary assistance master credit agreement requires secretary establish procedures processing applications increases maximum direct_loans loan guarantees credit project costs revises state infrastructure bank program revises toll roads bridges tunnels ferries program allows state interstate_compact states public entity reconstruct restore rehabilitate interstate system high occupancy vehicle hov highway bridge tunnel toll facility jurisdiction provided certain requirements met levy tolls vehicles excluding requires federal aid highway toll facilities implement technologies business practices provide interoperability electronic toll collection programs revises highway safety improvement program requires state strategic highway safety plans updated biannually meet certain requirements prohibits state obligating highway safety improvement program funds purchase operate maintain automated traffic enforcement system requires states report secretary railway highway crossings greatest need safety improvement action plan identifies projects improve safety railway highway crossings directs secretary develop year national freight policy expansion improvement freight transportation infrastructure united_states requires secretary encourage states develop freight plans prescribes certain federal weight limitations requirements trucks operating authorizes tribal transportation federal lands transportation programs transportation planning highway improvement projects repeals specified federal aid highway programs authorizes governor state use state apportionment federal aid highway funds repair replacement transportation facilities event emergency directs secretary conduct survey evaluate capacity state provide adequate parking rest facilities commercial motor vehicles encourages secretaries labor education use funds develop training employment education programs transportation related careers trades public transportation act revises capital investment grant requirements new fixed guideway capital projects requires secretary enter funding grant agreements new fixed guideway capital projects federal_transit_administration fta new starts small starts programs authorizes secretary bus bus facilities formula_grants assist states local governments financing capital projects replace rehabilitate purchase buses related equipment construct bus related facilities directs secretary apportion specified percentage rural area formula_grants states develop support public transportation intercity bus transportation rural areas authorizes secretary competitive coordinated access mobility program formula_grants states local governments nonprofits organizations private operators public transportation services public transportation projects meet special needs elderly individuals individuals disabilities job access reverse commute projects transport welfare recipients eligible low income individuals jobs new public transportation services public transportation alternatives individuals disabilities authorizes secretary undertake grants contracts programs provide training technical assistance providers public transportation services authorizes secretary award grants enter contracts public university establish national transit institute support training educational programs federal state local transportation employees engaged government aid public transportation work revises apportionment appropriations job access reverse commute formula_grants certain urbanized areas populations reauthorizes revises fixed guideway modernization program authorizes appropriations formula bus grants capital investment grants transit research training outreach technical assistance activities administration prescribes procedures expediting environmental review surface_transportation projects revises makes permanent surface_transportation project delivery pilot program requires secretary establish alternative relocation payment process payment relocation assistance persons displaced federally assisted programs projects amends uniform relocation assistance real property acquisition policies act provide increases payments displacing agency relocation expenses displaced farms nonprofit organizations small businesses replacement housing displaced homeowners certain tenants revises metropolitan transportation planning requirements requires designation metropolitan planning organization mpo urbanized area population individuals requires mpos cooperation state public transportation operators develop metropolitan long range transportation plans transportation improvement programs tips provide development operation transportation systems facilities including environmental mitigation activities metropolitan planning areas urbanized areas nonattainment areas ozone carbon monoxide requires secretary identify transportation management area urbanized area population individuals requires selection congestion mitigation projects metropolitan planning area serving transportation management area approved metropolitan long range transportation plan tip requires states develop statewide strategic long range transportation plans statewide tips directs secretary develop national strategic transportation plan transportation projects including major public transportation facilities intercity bus facilities multimodal intermodal facilities intermodal connectors facilitate development national transportation system integrated regional transportation system directs secretary establish national performance management system certain core performance measures authorizes appropriations nhtsa highway safety programs national_driver_register administrative expenses revises highway safety program requirements revises formula apportionment states highway safety funds require specified percentages funds going states enacted enforcing primary safety belt use law ignition law graduated drivers licensing law directs secretary require governor state develop dot approval highway safety plan includes certain quantifiable performance targets traffic crashes resulting fatalities injuries state strategy funds apportionment projects activities allow state meet performance targets repeals specified highway safety programs motor carrier safety efficiency accountability_act authorizes appropriations htf alternative transportation account fy2013 fy2016 secretary grants states development commercial motor vehicle safety programs pay administrative expense federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa authorizes appropriations commercial driver license cdl improvement grant program commercial vehicle information systems networks deployment grant program revises commercial motor vehicle registration requirements requires secretary issue distinctive registration number persons registered provide transportation service motor carrier freight broker requires secretary register person provide motor carrier services addition meeting criteria person completed dot proficiency examination demonstrating knowledge motor carrier safety regulations requirements disclosed relationship involving common stock common ownership common control common management common familial relationship carrier motor carrier years preceding filing application registration issued dot number authorizes secretary register person provide transportation household goods household goods motor carrier person demonstrates ability comply dot household goods consumer protection rules knowledge household goods motor carrier safety regulations requirements completion dot proficiency examination requires secretary register person provide service freight broker transportation property person qualified experience act revises requirements registration motor carrier freight brokers authorizes secretary deny suspend amend revoke registration motor carrier broker freight failure disclose application material fact respect ability comply federal law regulations registration condition prohibits employers common ownership common management common control common familial relationship avoid compliance conceal noncompliance history noncompliance commercial motor vehicle safety regulations dot order revises financial security requirements brokers freight authorizes secretary register person broker freight person files secretary surety bond proof trust_fund financial security combination ensure financial responsibility prohibits certain persons including certain ocean freight customs brokers indirect air carriers holding approved standard security program providing interstate brokerage services person registered compliance federal broker registration requirements satisfied federal financial security requirements authorizes employer employee operate commercial motor vehicle employer registered secretary receives dot number requires secretary administer motor carrier safety assistance program grants states develop motor carrier safety improvement programs enforce federal state commercial motor vehicle safety hazardous materials transportation safety regulations standards orders requires state plans establish performance targets enforcement activities benchmarks reduce commercial motor vehicle fatalities crashes requires secretary carry performance registration information systems management program link federal motor carrier safety information systems state commercial vehicle registration licensing systems revises commercial motor vehicle driver safety fitness requirements directs secretary require safety review newly registered commercial motor vehicle owners operators transport hazardous materials hazmat months beginning operations transport passengers days beginning operations requires secretary determine safety fitness assign rating registered owner operator establish process monitoring regularly safety performance owner operator following assignment rating revises medical examiner requirements requires secretary establish national_registry medical examiners requires medical examiner pass examination developed secretary order listed national_registry directs secretary issue safety standards new respect occupant protection systems including protect collisions rollovers roof strength fire prevention mitigation emergency passenger evacuation directs secretary revise window standards new prevent passenger directs secretary establish national_clearinghouse verified positive alcohol controlled substance test results test refusals failures comply testing program requirements prohibits employer hiring individual operate commercial motor vehicle perform safety sensitive function employer requests information clearinghouse indicates preceding year period individual violate testing program requirements eligible return safety sensitive duties pursuant established return duty process violating requirements prescribes new revises current penalties violations certain commercial motor vehicle drug alcohol prohibitions specified requirements directs secretary issue final regulations establishing minimum training requirements commercial motor vehicle operators requires states request information cdl information system concerning cdl applicant drug alcohol clearinghouse renewing issuing cdl requires states submit plans complying specified cdl program requirements avoid withholding state apportionment certain federal aid highway funds requires states approved cdl program plans receive cdl program improvement grant prohibits secretary requiring individuals class obtain hazmat endorsement operate truck carrying diesel fuel gallons fuel tank clearly marked reading diesel fuel individual acting scope employment employee certain farm related service industries directs secretary establish accelerated licensing procedures assist veterans acquire directs secretary conduct field study efficacy fmcsa restart rule hours service restart rule respect commercial motor vehicle operators subject federal maximum driving time requirements requires regulations secretary issues electronic logging devices monitor compliance requirements include specified performance standards amends safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea extend fy2017 fmcsa motor carrier safety advisory_committee amends motor carrier safety improvement act revise exemptions federal maximum driving duty time motor carrier regulations drivers transporting agricultural commodities farm supplies planting harvest periods extends exemptions drivers transporting agricultural farm supplies specified points mile radius extends exemptions drivers transporting harvest period area air miles radius location distributed exempts certain covered farm vehicles commercial motor vehicle safety requirements relating drug testing medical certificates requires comptroller_general study impact federal motor carrier safety regulations small companies directs secretary issue rule improve nighttime visibility agricultural equipment operated public road prohibits transportation horses motor vehicle containing levels authorizes appropriations fy2013 fy2016 specified transportation research education programs replaces surface_transportation research program surface_transportation research development technology program replaces national technology deployment program research development program authorizes secretary establish centers surface_transportation excellence directs secretary carry technology innovation deployment program revises transportation system program directs secretary carry program research develop vehicles infrastructure systems application surface_transportation systems repeals national university transportation centers grant program grants specified tier centers extends regional university transportation research_center grant program fy2013 fy2016 repeals revises certain intercity passenger rail capital grant programs amends passenger rail investment improvement act authorize appropriations fy2012 fy2013 national_railroad_passenger_corporation amtrak operations prohibits amtrak federal funds hire contract outside legal professional pursue cause action federal state court passenger rail service provider including action provider arising competitive bid process amtrak provider participated allows amtrak provide food beverage service trains federal_railroad_administration fra selects qualified bidder bid result lowest cost greatest source revenue amtrak current law amtrak provide services trains revenues services year equal cost providing authorizes fra exempt amtrak requirement qualified bidder responds fra requests proposals prescribes environmental review process freight intercity passenger rail capital project development decisionmaking authorizes federal lead agency dot project sponsor request adopt use planning product decisionmaking process integrates planning environmental review process rail project national_environmental_policy_act nepa proceedings directs secretary establish program eliminate duplicative state federal environmental reviews approvals rail projects directs secretary treat rail project class action categorically excluded involving significant environmental impact environmental review requirements promulgated council_on_environmental_quality specified circumstances apply directs secretary carry rail project delivery program makes high speed rail facilities eligible railroad rehabilitation improvement direct_loans loan guarantees requires secretary priority projects enhance installation positive train control systems revises railroad safety risk reduction program extends december december deadline submission dot class railroad carrier entity providing regularly scheduled intercity commuter rail passenger transportation plan implementing positive train control system certain tracks authorizes plans lieu installing positive train control provide alternative risk reduction strategy reduce risk release toxic inhalation hazmat extent risk release reduced positive train control installed prescribes requirements improving regulations issued federal_railroad_administration fra hazardous material transportation safety efficiency accountability_act revises hazmat transportation safety requirements eliminates training grants training instructors train hazmat employees safe loading handling storing transporting hazmat directs secretary review implementation hazmat safety permit program authorizes secretary hazmat planning training grants states indian tribes fiscal year certify compliance certain fairness requirements fees charged transport hazmat prohibits secretary denying application modification renewal special permit granting variance regulations safe transport hazmat application party status existing special permit sole reason applicant greater national average hazmat service percentage directs secretary issue regulations implement uniform motor carrier permit program authorizes designated dot officer employee agent inspect package transportation officer employee agent reasonably believes package contain hazmat inspection takes place properly equipped dot designated facility authorizes appropriations fy2012-fy2016 specified hazmat transportation safety programs directs secretary establish pilot projects evaluate feasibility cost effectiveness electronic shipping paper systems requires dot studies transportation flammable liquids external product piping cargo tank motor vehicles necessary continue designate form finished pharmaceutical finished cosmetic similar product containing ethyl alcohol hazmat expresses sense congress harbor_maintenance_trust_fund intended purpose administration request use fund operating maintaining nation navigation system congress fully expend amounts fund operate maintain system recreational boating safety act amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act continue fy2016 authorized distribution funds act coastal wetlands recreational boating safety projects clean vessel act boating infrastructure projects national outreach communications program extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects earmarks amounts allocated secretary recreational boating safety programs payment expenses coast_guard personnel related activities national_boating_safety_advisory_council activities amends_the_internal_revenue_code extend fy2016 authority expenditures sport_fish_restoration boating_trust_fund surface_transportation extension act amends surface_transportation extension act continue fy2012 authorizes appropriations date specified federal aid highway programs safetea safetea technical corrections act intermodal surface_transportation efficiency_act transportation equity act 21st century includes extended funds surface_transportation research development deployment program training education bureau transportation statistics university transportation research transportation systems research subjects funding programs generally manner distribution administration limitation availability obligation funds authorized appropriated programs activities highway_trust_fund htf fy2011 subjects contract authority programs limitation obligations included act making appropriations fy2012 portion fiscal year waives obligation limitation emergency relief equity bonus program extends allocation certain transportation program funds states specific programs including interstate national highway system program congestion mitigation air quality improvement program highway safety improvement program surface_transportation program highway bridge program territories puerto_rico authorizes appropriations administrative expenses federal aid highway program fy2012 amends safetea extend date authorization appropriations specified nhtsa safety programs fmcsa programs including nhtsa fmcsa administrative expenses extends fy2012 funding hazmat research projects amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act continue date authorized distribution funds act coastal wetlands recreational boating safety projects clean vessel act boating infrastructure projects national outreach communications program extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects extends fy2012 allocation capital investment grant funds federal transit programs including metropolitan planning program state planning research program extends special rule authority secretary award urbanized area formula_grants finance operating cost equipment facilities use public transportation urbanized area population allocates fy2012 certain amounts formula bus grants capital investment grants certain new fixed guideway capital projects new fixed guideway ferry systems extension projects alaska hawaii payments denali_commission docks waterfront development projects related transportation infrastructure ferry boats ferry terminal facilities set aside national fuel cell bus technology development program projects nonurbanized areas intermodal terminal projects bus testing extends apportionment nonurbanized area formula_grants public transportation indian reservations eliminates special rule apportionment october june capital investment grant funds certain fixed guideway modernization projects extends fy2012 authorization appropriations htf mass transit account formula bus grant projects capital investment grants transit research administration expenses extends fy2012 certain safetea programs including contracted pilot program public private partnership pilot program project authorizations final design construction preliminary engineering specified fixed guideway projects elderly individuals individuals disabilities pilot program extends certain allocations national research technology programs


Summary: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century or MAP-21 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) equal to current federal highway spending levels plus inflation for FY2012 and FY2013 for: (1) certain new and existing core federal-aid highway programs, and (2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Revises the National Highway System (NHS) program. Prescribes requirements for acceleration of project delivery. Jason's Law - Declares a national priority to address specified kinds of projects for the shortage of long-term parking for commercial motor vehicles on the NHS. Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 - Establishes a Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund for deposit of administrative and civil penalties paid in connection with the Deepwater Horizon incident. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require Gulf Coast state allocation and expenditures from the Fund for specified recovery activities. Establishes within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology Program. Extends the Land and Water Conservation Fund through FY2022. America Fast Forward Financing Innovation Act of 2011 [sic]- Amends the the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to revise the Department of Transportation (DOT) program of direct loans, loan guarantees, and credit for surface transportation projects. Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 - Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) and the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to repeal specified programs and revise other specified public transportation policies and programs. Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2012 or Mariah's Act - Authorizes appropriations for specified highway safety programs and grants through FY2013. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) improve public accessibility to information on the publicly accessible vehicle safety databases of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and (2) establish within NHTSA a Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies to build, integrate, and aggregate NHTSA expertise in passenger motor vehicle electronics and other new and emerging technologies. Requires the Secretary to issue a final rule to establish frontal crash protection requirements for child restraint systems for children weighing over 65 pounds. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012 - Revises requirements for: (1) commercial motor vehicle registration, (2) commercial motor vehicle safety, and (3) driver safety. Safe Roads Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary to establish a national clearinghouse for records relating to alcohol and controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle operators. Revises requirements for enforcement of various specified regulations regarding commercial motor vehicles. Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary to prescribe regulations requiring: (1) installation of safety belts in motorcoaches at each designated seating position, and (2) other elements of motorcoach safety. Prescribes additional registration requirements for household goods motor carriers. Surface Transportation and Freight Policy Act of 2012 - Declares a national surface transportation and freight policy. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a National Surface Transportation and Freight Performance Plan. Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2012 - Revises hazardous material (hazmat) transportation safety requirements. National Rail System Preservation, Expansion, and Development Act of 2012 - Revises requirements regarding: (1) federal and state roles in rail planning and development tools, (2) the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission and Amtrak, (3) rail safety, and (4) freight rail. Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act to extend through FY2013 allocations to states for fish restoration and management projects. Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012 - Extends Highway Trust Fund expenditure authority and related highway taxes. Amends the Internal Revenue Service to require transfers of specified funds and taxes as well as a 100% levy on payments to Medicare providers and suppliers. Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Act of 2012 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2013 for specified transportation research and innovative technology programs, including intelligent transportation systems research. Reauthorizes certain programs and activities under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, the Internal Revenue Code, and federal civil service law (regarding phased retirement). Authorizes certain special measures to counter money laundering and efforts to impede significantly U.S. tax enforcement. Revises requirements for overflights of National Parks.

moving ahead progress 21st century authorizes appropriations highway_trust_fund htf mass transit account equal current federal highway spending levels plus inflation fy2012 fy2013 certain new existing core federal aid highway programs federal_highway_administration fhwa administrative expenses revises national highway system program prescribes requirements acceleration project delivery law declares national priority address specified kinds projects shortage long term parking commercial motor vehicles resources ecosystems sustainability tourist opportunities revived economies gulf_coast states act establishes gulf_coast restoration trust_fund deposit administrative civil penalties paid connection deepwater_horizon incident amends federal_water_pollution_control_act require gulf_coast state allocation expenditures fund specified recovery activities establishes national_oceanic_and_atmospheric_administration noaa gulf_coast ecosystem restoration science observation monitoring technology program extends land_and_water_conservation_fund fy2022 america fast forward financing innovation_act amends transportation infrastructure finance innovation_act revise department_of_transportation dot program direct_loans loan guarantees credit surface_transportation projects federal public transportation act amends transportation equity act 21st century safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea repeal specified programs revise specified public transportation policies programs motor vehicle highway safety improvement act act_-_authorizes appropriations specified highway safety programs grants fy2013 directs secretary transportation improve public accessibility information publicly accessible vehicle safety databases national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa establish nhtsa council vehicle electronics vehicle software emerging technologies build integrate aggregate nhtsa expertise passenger motor vehicle electronics new emerging technologies requires secretary issue final rule establish crash protection requirements child restraint systems children weighing pounds commercial motor vehicle safety enhancement_act revises requirements commercial motor vehicle registration commercial motor vehicle safety driver safety safe roads act directs secretary establish national_clearinghouse records relating alcohol controlled substances testing commercial motor vehicle operators revises requirements enforcement specified regulations commercial motor vehicles enhanced safety act directs secretary prescribe regulations requiring installation safety belts designated seating position elements safety prescribes additional registration requirements household goods motor carriers surface_transportation freight policy act declares national surface_transportation freight policy directs secretary develop implement national surface_transportation freight performance plan hazardous materials transportation safety improvement act revises hazardous material hazmat transportation safety requirements national rail system preservation expansion development act revises requirements federal state roles rail planning development tools northeast corridor infrastructure operations advisory commission amtrak rail safety freight rail sport_fish_restoration recreational boating safety act amends federal aid fish restoration act extend fy2013 allocations states fish restoration management projects highway investment job creation economic growth act extends highway_trust_fund expenditure authority related highway taxes amends internal_revenue_service require transfers specified funds taxes levy payments medicare providers suppliers transportation research innovative technology act authorizes appropriations fy2012 fy2013 specified transportation research innovative technology programs including transportation systems research reauthorizes certain programs activities secure_rural_schools community self determination act internal_revenue_code federal civil service law phased retirement authorizes certain special measures counter money laundering efforts impede significantly tax enforcement revises requirements overflights national parks


Summary: Damaged Vehicle Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to issue a regulation to require persons who terminate a motor vehicle contract due to flood or water damage, collision, fire damage, theft and recovery, or any circumstance that adversely affects the fair market value of the vehicle to disclose information of such vehicle damage to the public.

damaged vehicle information act_-_directs secretary transportation dot national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa issue regulation require persons terminate motor vehicle contract flood water damage collision fire damage theft recovery circumstance adversely affects fair market value vehicle disclose information vehicle damage public


Summary: Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2011 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) conduct a nationwide study of stops for traffic violations by law enforcement officers; (2) perform an initial analysis of existing data, including complaints alleging and information concerning traffic stops motivated by race and other bias; and (3) gather specified data from a nationwide sample of jurisdictions, including the traffic infraction alleged to have been committed that led to the stop, identifying characteristics of the driver stopped, whether immigration status was questioned, and whether any warning or citation was issued as a result of the stop. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to law enforcement agencies to collect and submit data collected under this Act to the appropriate agency as designated by the Attorney General. Prohibits information released from revealing the identity of any individual who is stopped or any officer involved.

traffic stops border statistics study act directs attorney general conduct nationwide study stops traffic violations law enforcement officers perform initial analysis existing data including complaints alleging information concerning traffic stops motivated race bias gather specified data nationwide sample jurisdictions including traffic alleged committed led stop identifying characteristics driver stopped immigration status questioned warning citation issued result stop authorizes attorney general grants law enforcement agencies collect submit data collected act appropriate agency designated attorney general prohibits information released revealing identity individual stopped officer involved


Summary: Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to withhold a graduated percentage of federal-aid highway funds of states for FY2014 and thereafter that do not enact or enforce a law that requires the annual inspection of registered motor vehicles so that they meet or exceed state motor vehicle standards (including the operability of vehicle seatbelts and speedometers).

michael transportation safety enhancement_act directs secretary transportation dot withhold graduated percentage federal aid highway funds states fy2014 enact enforce law requires annual inspection registered motor vehicles meet exceed state motor vehicle standards including vehicle


Summary: Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2011 or TIFIA of 2011 - Revises terms of secured loans and lines of credit used to finance certain transportation infrastructure projects to increase the maximum loan amount for such projects from the lesser of 33% to the lesser of 49% of the eligible project costs or, if the loan does not receive an investment grade rating, the amount of the senior project obligations. Increases the total amount of the line of credit for such projects from 33% to 49% of the reasonably anticipated eligible project costs. Declares that, in the event of the obligor's bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation, a direct loan from the Secretary of Transportation for an infrastructure project shall not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of project obligations entered into after (not including such obligations issued to refund prior project obligations), or not contemplated by the parties at the time, the Secretary's agreement to provide the line of credit is entered into. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2016 for such projects.

transportation infrastructure finance innovation_act tifia revises terms secured loans lines credit finance certain transportation infrastructure projects increase maximum loan projects lesser lesser eligible project costs loan receive investment grade rating senior project obligations increases total line credit projects reasonably anticipated eligible project costs declares event obligor bankruptcy insolvency liquidation direct_loan secretary transportation infrastructure project shall subordinated claims holder project obligations entered including obligations issued refund prior project obligations contemplated parties time secretary agreement provide line credit entered authorizes appropriations fy2011 fy2016 projects


Summary: Prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration from requiring the replacement of street and highway signs that are in upper case letters with signs that are in mixed case lettering with the initial letter in upper case followed by lower case lettering.

prohibits administrator federal_highway_administration requiring replacement street highway signs upper case letters signs mixed case initial letter upper case followed lower case


Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from 200,000 to 500,000 the limit on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive vehicles that may be manufactured for purposes of the phase-out of the tax credit for such vehicles.

amends_the_internal_revenue_code increase limit number new qualified plug electric drive vehicles manufactured purposes phase tax credit vehicles


Summary: Highway Fairness and Reform Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), beginning with FY2011, to carry out a direct federal-aid highway program to permit a state governor or chief executive officer, at least 90 days before the beginning of a fiscal year, to elect to: (1) waive the state's right to receive apportioned or allocated funds under the federal-aid highway program, and (2) receive instead a prorated amount of the taxes appropriated to the Highway Trust Fund (other than for the Mass Transit Account) which are attributable to highway users in the state. Requires a pro rata reduction of such tax-equivalent amount in order to fund contract authority for programs of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Requires the Secretary to accept a state's election if: (1) the state has an interstate maintenance program; (2) it submits a plan describing the purposes, projects, and uses to which such amounts will be put and the federal-aid highway programmatic requirements the state elects to continue; (3) the state agrees to obligate program amounts exclusively for projects that would be eligible for surface transportation program funding; and (4) it continues to suballocate surface transportation program funds to urbanized and other areas using certain formulae and rules.

highway fairness reform_act directs secretary transportation dot beginning fy2011 carry direct federal aid highway program permit state governor chief executive officer days beginning fiscal year elect waive state right receive apportioned allocated funds federal aid highway program receive instead prorated taxes appropriated highway_trust_fund mass transit account attributable highway users state requires pro rata reduction tax equivalent order fund contract authority programs national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa requires secretary accept state election state interstate maintenance program submits plan describing purposes projects uses amounts federal aid highway programmatic requirements state elects continue state agrees obligate program amounts exclusively projects eligible surface_transportation program funding continues surface_transportation program funds urbanized areas certain formulae rules


Summary: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 - (Sec. 1) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to reduce the amount apportioned for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2011 by amounts apportioned or allocated under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010 and the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010, Part II for the period October 1, 2010-March 4, 2011. Title I: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 101) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2010 to extend through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the federal-aid highway, surface transportation research, and transportation planning programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Extends through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations, at increased amounts, for federal-aid highway program administrative expenses. Title II: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 201) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, but only at authorized FY2009 levels, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses. (Sec. 202) Extends through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, but only at authorized FY2009 levels, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) commercial driver's license information system modernization, (11) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (12) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (13) the FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (14) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations. (Sec. 203) Extends through FY2011 the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects. Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend through FY2011 the authorization of appropriations, and the current requirements for their distribution, for fish restoration and management projects. Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects. Title III: Public Transportation Programs - (Sec. 301) Extends through FY2011 the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program. (Sec. 302) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000. (Sec. 303) Allocates through FY2011 certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants, but only at authorized FY2009 levels, for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects of under $75 million; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing. (Sec. 304) Extends through FY2011 the apportionments of: (1) nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations, and (2) capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. (Sec. 306) Extends through FY2011 the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account, but only at authorized FY2009 levels, for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants; (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program, transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administrative expenses. (Sec. 307) Extends through FY2011 certain SAFETEA-LU programs, but only at authorized FY2009 levels, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program. Extends through FY2011 certain allocations for national research and technology programs. (Sec. 308) Extends obligation authority of the Highway Category and the Mass Transit Category through FY2011, but limited to the FY2009 amount. Title IV: Extension of Expenditure Authority - (Sec. 401) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2011 authorities for expenditures from: (1) the HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, and (2) the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.

surface_transportation extension act sec directs secretary transportation reduce apportioned surface_transportation program project activity fy2011 amounts apportioned allocated surface_transportation extension act surface_transportation extension act period october march title federal aid highways sec amends surface_transportation extension act extend fy2011 authorization appropriations highway_trust_fund htf mass transit account federal aid highway surface_transportation research transportation planning programs safe accountable flexible efficient transportation equity act legacy users safetea extends fy2011 authorization appropriations increased amounts federal aid highway program administrative expenses title extension highway safety programs sec amends safetea extend fy2011 authorization appropriations national_highway_traffic_safety_administration nhtsa safety programs authorized fy2009 levels including highway safety research development occupant protection incentive grant program safety belt performance grant program state traffic safety information system improvements alcohol impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program national_driver_register high visibility enforcement program safety child safety child booster seat safety incentive grant program nhtsa administrative expenses sec extends fy2011 authorization appropriations federal_motor_carrier_safety_administration fmcsa programs authorized fy2009 levels including motor carrier safety grants fmcsa administrative expenses commercial driver license program improvement grants border enforcement grants performance registration information system management grants commercial vehicle information systems networks deployment grants safety data improvement grants set aside high priority activities improve commercial motor vehicle safety compliance commercial motor vehicle safety regulations set aside new entrant motor carrier audit grants commercial driver license information system modernization fmcsa nhtsa outreach education commercial motor vehicle operators grant program fmcsa motor carrier safety advisory_committee working_group development practices procedures enhance federal state relations sec extends fy2011 funding hazardous materials hazmat research projects amends dingell-johnson_sport_fish_restoration_act extend fy2011 authorization appropriations current requirements distribution fish restoration management projects extends set aside administrative expenses carrying projects title iii public transportation programs sec extends fy2011 allocation capital investment grant funds federal transit programs including metropolitan planning program state planning research program sec extends special rule authority secretary award urbanized area formula_grants finance operating cost equipment facilities use public transportation urbanized area population sec allocates fy2011 certain amounts formula bus grants capital investment grants authorized fy2009 levels certain new fixed guideway capital projects million new fixed guideway ferry systems extension projects alaska hawaii payments denali_commission docks waterfront development projects related transportation infrastructure ferry boats ferry terminal facilities set aside national fuel cell bus technology development program projects nonurbanized areas intermodal terminal projects bus testing sec extends fy2011 apportionments nonurbanized area formula_grants public transportation indian reservations capital investment grant funds certain fixed guideway modernization projects sec extends fy2011 authorization appropriations htf mass transit account authorized fy2009 levels formula bus grant projects including allocations specified projects capital investment grants transit research including allocations transit cooperative research programs national transit institute university centers program transportation projects comply americans disabilities act national technical assistance center senior transportation national research programs administrative expenses sec extends fy2011 certain safetea programs authorized fy2009 levels including contracted pilot program public private partnership pilot program project authorizations final design construction preliminary engineering specified fixed guideway projects elderly individuals individuals disabilities pilot program extends fy2011 certain allocations national research technology programs sec extends obligation authority highway category mass transit category fy2011 limited fy2009 title extension expenditure authority sec amends_the_internal_revenue_code extend fy2011 authorities expenditures htf highway mass transit accounts sport_fish_restoration boating_trust_fund


Summary: Safe Highway Markings Act of 2011 - Prescribes standards for glass beads used in pavement markings, limiting the arsenic or lead content to 200 parts per million. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold up to 5% of the apportionment of federal-aid highway funds for any state that fails to enforce requirements to ensure that glass beads used in pavement markings on or along federal-aid highway roads or highways do not contain more than 200 parts per million arsenic or lead.

safe highway markings act prescribes standards glass beads pavement markings limiting arsenic lead content parts million requires secretary transportation withhold apportionment federal aid highway funds state fails enforce requirements ensure glass beads pavement markings federal aid highway roads highways contain parts million arsenic lead


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the detention of commercial motor vehicle operators by shippers and receivers before loading and unloading their vehicles. Directs the Secretary to prescribe standards for the maximum number of hours that a commercial motor vehicle operator transporting property in interstate commerce may be reasonably detained, if not compensated for the time detained, by a shipper or receiver before the loading or unloading of the vehicle. Prohibits a shipper or receiver from detaining such operators before the loading or unloading of a vehicle without providing compensation for the time detained beyond the maximum number of hours that the Secretary determines is reasonable. Prescribes penalties for violation of this prohibition.

directs secretary transportation study detention commercial motor vehicle operators shippers receivers loading vehicles directs secretary prescribe standards maximum number hours commercial motor vehicle operator transporting property interstate commerce reasonably detained compensated time detained shipper receiver loading vehicle prohibits shipper receiver detaining operators loading vehicle providing compensation time detained maximum number hours secretary determines reasonable prescribes penalties violation prohibition


Summary: San Joaquin Valley Transportation Enhancement Act of 2011 - Allows stimulus funds made available to California for highspeed rail service development under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to be used for any project to improve or maintain California State Route 99 between the cities of Sacramento and Bakersfield.

san_joaquin valley transportation enhancement_act allows stimulus funds available california rail service development american_recovery_and_reinvestment_act arra project improve maintain california state route cities sacramento bakersfield


Summary: Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 - Allows a state to authorize a vehicle with a maximum gross weight (including enforcement tolerances) exceeding certain federal weight limitations to operate on Interstate Highway System (IHS) routes in the state if: (1) the vehicle is equipped with at least six axles, (2) the weight of any single axle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, (3) the weight of any tandem axle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, (4) the weight of any group of 3 or more axles does not exceed 51,000 pounds, and (5) the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed 97,000 pounds. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a safe and efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program. Requires the Secretary to apportion amounts from the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund to states for eligible bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) impose a tax on any vehicles that exceed federal weight limitations operating on the IHS, and (2) establish the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund.

safe efficient transportation act allows state authorize vehicle maximum gross weight including enforcement tolerances exceeding certain federal weight limitations operate interstate highway system ihs routes state vehicle equipped weight single exceed pounds weight exceed pounds weight group exceed pounds gross weight vehicle exceed pounds directs secretary transportation establish safe efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program requires secretary apportion amounts safe efficient vehicle trust_fund states eligible bridge replacement rehabilitation projects amends_the_internal_revenue_code impose tax vehicles exceed federal weight limitations operating ihs establish safe efficient vehicle trust_fund


Summary: Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2011 - Grants a public authority the authority to carry out a program that offers discounts in transportation tolls to individuals who are residents of, or regular commuters to, a U.S. locality on an island, peninsula, or other area where transportation access is substantially constrained by geography and subject to a transportation toll to access or depart the locality (captive tollpayers). Declares that nothing in this Act may be construed to: (1) limit any other authority of a public authority, including the authority to offer discounts in transportation tolls to other tollpayers; or (2) affect, alter, or limit the applicability of state or local law with respect to the authority of a public authority to impose toll discounts.

residential commuter toll fairness act grants public authority authority carry program offers discounts transportation tolls individuals residents regular commuters locality island peninsula area transportation access substantially geography subject transportation toll access depart locality captive declares act construed limit authority public authority including authority offer discounts transportation tolls affect alter limit applicability state local law respect authority public authority impose toll discounts


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the VetStar Award Program, to annually recognize businesses for their contributions to veterans' employment.

directs secretary veterans_affairs establish award program annually recognize businesses contributions veterans employment


Summary: Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to promulgate a rule to: (1) improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment operating on public roads, and (2) establish minimum lighting and marking standards for such equipment. Requires the Secretary to review and revise such standards at least once every five years to reflect the latest revision of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Standard 279 entitled "Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways."

directs secretary transportation dot promulgate rule improve nighttime visibility agricultural equipment operating public roads establish minimum lighting marking standards equipment requires secretary review revise standards years reflect latest revision american society agricultural biological engineers standard entitled lighting marking agricultural equipment highways


Summary: Marriage Protection Act of 2011 - Amends the federal judicial code to deny federal courts jurisdiction to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation, or the validity under the Constitution, of the provision of the Defense of Marriage Act declaring that no state shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other state.

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Summary: Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to prohibit the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from updating a flood plain area or a flood risk zone in a geographic area that meets the following conditions: (1) the area is intended to be protected by a levee that the Army Corps of Engineers determines has a design deficiency; (2) the entity responsible for the repair of such levee has implemented a repair plan that has been developed by the Corps or a professional licensed engineer and approved by the Corps or FEMA, that is based on sufficient and reasonably current design data that accurately reflects the condition of such levee and other flood protection facilities in the area, that will provide protection from the 1% annual chance flood for the area, and that includes an adequate financing mechanism; and (3) each state or local government with jurisdiction over any portion of the geographic area has implemented a surveillance and operations plan to provide for timely alerts and immediate remedial action when significant underseepage or potential failure occurs, has an evacuation plan, and has implemented an outreach and communication plan to advise occupants of potential flood risks, the opportunity to purchase flood insurance, and the consequences of failure to purchase insurance. Exempts a geographic area if the Director: (1) determines that the area is protected by a system that provides protection from the 1% annual chance flood; or (2) has suspended the updating of flood plain areas or flood risk zones in such area in accordance with this Act for seven consecutive years.

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Summary: Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) from providing grants or funds to a state, county, town, or township, Indian tribe, municipal, or other local government for use in any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle driver or passenger.

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Summary: Repeals the prohibition against state use of toll revenues as a credit toward the non-federal state matching share requirement for Appalachian development highway projects (thus allowing a state to use such revenues as a non-federal share match for such Appalachian highway projects).

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Summary: Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 - Requires the manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold, leased, or otherwise introduced into U.S. commerce to: (1) provide to the vehicle owner and service providers all information necessary to diagnose, service, maintain, or repair the vehicle; (2) offer for sale to the vehicle owner and service providers any related tool or equipment; and (3) provide the information that enables aftermarket tool companies to manufacture tools with the same functional characteristics. Exempts trade secrets, so long as the information is not disclosed to authorized dealers or service providers. Authorizes enforcement of this Act by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and civil actions by state attorneys general.

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