Got this from various sources. Looks like the Senate threat may be lessening, but we still have to watch the House.
Congress will be on August recess starting Thursday (?), so anything that is going to happen will happen in the next 36 hours. Robbie Webber ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary Lauran Hall <[email protected]> Date: Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM Quick update on this week's anti-biking and walking amendments in Congress. Here's the word from Caron<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVuhOLa2YfZ-Bn6dYxAJ9JnXpwqLVwBi19_ROZrg3fZZv4Eiv75AKQWQEuGjT7D9UYN7bufL7OSC6Gtg3oVIU7bywps-SyOyjryK4llQ03TO4pN4tk5PYejzlPRHilKyCuSPputhigi8h0ul2is_iAccn7U2qLRAUR1CQP8BXqdcYg==> : In an unexpected move, the House delayed debate on limiting amendments until Wednesday. This means that we will have very little turn-around between the amendment introduction and the vote. So there was no late-night threat last night, but it could still pop up today. For advocates, this means that *we should all stay alert today in case the House introduces a last-minute anti-bike/ped amendment.* Keep an eye on Twitter (@BikeLeague<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVuH9ovIQnh_jZlxVYSQkpRKXMllqAQc2JFLVGdKS867i2yl2wwMzwXoD8O9Dwkc5lg-fiJN4arPQJreYYrtMv3gyL-NQJLYCceMICKh1Zxw_-wzatNgMsZb>and @BikeWalk<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVskxqQQaBJEtFBn4xFDDHFM6Dz3WQrrc-kw4PuBLLHgAk1_En4ryUuLwg3OkNCcVMX6E7jXWB7O4mVJg4C1pC8KqA8pNN2lCmdOKBWGJIxh8FG89cchYCJt>) to stay in the loop. Meanwhile, things have quieted down in the Senate. While two different senators have introduced amendments to stop funding biking and walking, neither of those amendments are on today's schedule. Check out Caron's blog post to see updates as they roll in and to get the full policy details.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVuhOLa2YfZ-Bn6dYxAJ9JnXpwqLVwBi19_ROZrg3fZZv4Eiv75AKQWQEuGjT7D9UYN7bufL7OSC6Gtg3oVIU7bywps-SyOyjryK4llQ03TO4pN4tk5PYejzlPRHilKyCuSPputhigi8h0ul2is_iAccn7U2qLRAUR1CQP8BXqdcYg==> Thanks for fighting the good fight, Mary Lauran Communications Manager ---------- Original message ---------- From: Mary Lauran Hall Date: Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 8:30 AM Subject: ALERT: House May Threaten Bike/Ped Funding; Heads Up for Twitter Alert Alliance Leaders, Today or tomorrow, lawmakers in the House may offer an amendment to eliminate funding for biking and walking. Caron Whitaker at the League of American Bicyclists is tracking the situation and is logging updates on the League blog<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVuhOLa2YfZ-Bn6dYxAJ9JnXpwqLVwBi19_ROZrg3fZZv4Eiv75AKQWQEuGjT7D9UYN7bufL7OSC6Gtg3oVIU7bywps-SyOyjryK4llQ03TO4pN4tk5PYejzlPRHilKyCuSPputhigi8h0ul2is_iAccn7U2qLRAUR1CQP8BXqdcYg==>, but I also wanted to send you a note directly to bring this to your attention. Here's what we know: - There is concern that a representative will propose to *wipe out federal funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program, or another anti-bike/ped amendment. * - The amendment should be introduced tonight and voted on either late tonight or Wednesday afternoon. - Because the amendment will arise very last-minute, *the best way to make our voices heard tonight will be by tweeting at representatives.* Capitol Hill staff won't check the phone banks or mass emails,* but they'll notice a Twitter outcry. * - For the wonks among us: the House will be debating the Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill under an open rule, meaning anyone can introduce an amendment at any time. August recess begins after Friday, so lawmakers need to finish this week. Our partners at the League of American Bicyclists are getting ready to issue an alert on Twitter as soon as they know more details. If you're able to help out, please stay tuned to @bikeleague<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVuH9ovIQnh_jZlxVYSQkpRKXMllqAQc2JFLVGdKS867i2yl2wwMzwXoD8O9Dwkc5lg-fiJN4arPQJreYYrtMv3gyL-NQJLYCceMICKh1Zxw_-wzatNgMsZb>and @bikewalk<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVskxqQQaBJEtFBn4xFDDHFM6Dz3WQrrc-kw4PuBLLHgAk1_En4ryUuLwg3OkNCcVMX6E7jXWB7O4mVJg4C1pC8KqA8pNN2lCmdOKBWGJIxh8FG89cchYCJt>on Tuesday night and, if the need arises, *ask your engaged Twitter followers to tweet at their representative. You can find representatives' Twitter handles at Tweet Congress<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001NLCAgep_XVvvGnphkom626nS83lRh-i0kRUJrW8e6ZvuO9EajT3YOhvs1sNcTIxjM5fTkok6gT-Gm3WkjG08wm1r-BYKWCNACUrShKoKDhIsowpT4rXKOpGTgGAIPQxT>. * If you have questions, please *email Caron Whitaker <[email protected]>*. Thanks, Mary Lauran Communications Manager
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