US HB8579 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Introduced on October 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-14 - 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 October 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to deploy, install, and operate advanced transportation technologies, and for other purposes.
Title
SMART Transportation Act Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology in Transportation Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH] | Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] | Rep. Garret Graves [R-LA] | Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-14 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| 2020-10-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2020-10-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB7248 (Related) 2020-06-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Subjects
Accidents
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business records
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commuting
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Emergency communications systems
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Pedestrians and bicycling
Performance measurement
Public transit
Public-private cooperation
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business records
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commuting
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Emergency communications systems
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
Pedestrians and bicycling
Performance measurement
Public transit
Public-private cooperation
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8579/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8579/BILLS-116hr8579ih.pdf |
