I've compiled a list of a few congressional bills related to economic
development, cities, and sustainability. If any of these bills tugs at you in
any sort of way, write or call your Congressman or Congresswoman and ask for
them to work to get it passed.

This is certainly not every bill related to the topics above. If you want to do
your own search, head to thomas.loc.gov.

The Bills

H.R.644 To facilitate the provision of assistance by the Department of Housing
and Urban Development for the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields.

• Allows the HUD Secretary to issue grants for the cleanup and redevelopment of
  brownfield sites (former industrial areas).
• Passed in the House, in Senate subcommittee since Feb 2007.
  

S.331 A bill to provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the
corporate average fuel economy program to be used to expand infrastructure
necessary to increase the availability of alternative fuels.

• Basically what the title says, cities under the Clean Cities program are
  eligible for money to increase the availability of alternative fuels through
  increased infrastructure.
• In Senate committee since Jan 2007.
  

H.R.3498 To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make
grants to assist cities with a vacant housing problem, and for other purposes.

• Don't let the title fool you, this bill makes money available for the demolition
  of vacant housing. Or, the demolition of vacant housing with a redevelopment
  plan.
• In House subcommittee since Oct 2007.
  

H.CON.RES.305 Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and
recreation.

• A concurrrent resolution which states that bicycling is important for
  alternative transport in the US, and recommends that the Dept. of Transportation
  create a bike task force.
• Passed in the House, currently in Senate committee.

H.R.7096 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for
income attributable to business activities conducted in high job-loss areas.

• Would allow up to 50% of income from business activities in a high-job loss area
  to be deducted from taxes.
• In House committee since Sept 2008.
  

H.R.6435 To relieve traffic congestion.

• Provides guidelines for a traffic relief program.
• Recommends the Congress make available funds to promote non-auto transportation
  (bikes) and smart growth and land use policies.
• In House subcommittee since July 2008.
  

S.1324 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
transportation fuel sold in the United States.

• Modifies the Clean Air Act to include emissions from transportation fuel.
• Provides definitions and guidelines for the use of low-carbon emitting fuels.
• Allows for companies that reduce carbon emissions from their fuels to receive
  credits.
• In Senate committee since May 2007.
  

S.3124 A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to
provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in the
fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable
environmental practices.

• The title says it all.
• In Senate committee since June 2008.
  

Again, if any of these bills speak to you, don't hesitate to contact your
Representatives.