US HB228 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 3 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Act of 2019 directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure that states give preference under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to eligible projects that (1) are located in areas that are undergoing extensive repair or reconstruction of transportation infrastructure, including federal-aid highways, federally owned roads open for public travel, passenger rail facilities, and public transportation facilities; and (2) will provide transportation alternatives related to the closure of transportation infrastructure in such areas. DOT shall (1) carry out a competitive grant program to support community efforts to invest in transportation alternatives; and (2) give preference in awarding grants to projects located in such areas. Entities eligible for grants include state and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and rural planning organizations.
Title
Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D-NY] | Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-02-07 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
2019-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
2019-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commuting
Department of Transportation
Pedestrians and bicycling
Public transit
Railroads
Regional and metropolitan planning
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Commuting
Department of Transportation
Pedestrians and bicycling
Public transit
Railroads
Regional and metropolitan planning
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/228/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr228/BILLS-116hr228ih.pdf |