US Congress House Bill 3182 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on September 25 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a safe and secure border infrastructure grant program, administered jointly by the Secretary and the Administrator of General Services (GSA), to construct transportation infrastructure improvements at existing and new international border crossings for the safe, secure, and efficient cross-border movement of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians. Requires the Secretary to award grants to metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) located along the international border with Canada and Mexico, giving priority to projects that accomplish one or more of the following: (1) improve the safety and security at U.S. facilities, including ports of entry; (2) facilitate safe, secure, and legal trade crossings of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians, to alleviate border congestion and reduce the economic effect of border wait times and delays; (3) implement innovative technologies that enhance safety, security, or efficiency at the border; (4) coordinate projects that improve security and systems efficiencies at ports of entry; (5) facilitate economic development strategies with respect to safety and security; and (6) implement congestion relief and air quality management strategies to improve the environment. Specifies allocations of any funds appropriated to carry out this Act.

Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act

Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA]

Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA]

Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-09-26	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2013-09-26	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2013-09-26	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2013-09-25	House	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3182/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr3182/BILLS-113hr3182ih.pdf