US Congress House Bill 228 (Prior Session Legislation)

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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]

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.

Increase Transportation Alternatives Investment Act of 2019

Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D-NY]

Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY]

Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
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

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/228/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr228/BILLS-116hr228ih.pdf