US HB5696 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-29 - 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 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants for states, Indian tribes, multi-county special districts, and local or regional government organizations to construct certain projects to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities, including for sidewalks, bikeways, and trails that connect between destinations within a community or between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. DOT must select grant recipients within 150 days after funds become available under this bill. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds, including that DOT must obligate at least 30% of funds to certain projects, including projects that connect people with public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools, residences, recreation areas, and other community activity centers; set aside at least $3 million to provide planning grants for eligible organizations to develop plans for active transportation networks and active transportation spines; and set aside at least $2 million to cover the costs of administration, research, technical assistance, communications, and training activities under the program. The federal share of grants must not exceed 80% of the total project cost.
Title
Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
Sponsors
Rep. Christopher Pappas [D-NH] | Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Nanette Barragan [D-CA] |
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
Rep. Richard Neal [D-MA] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] |
Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-29 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
2020-01-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
2020-01-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB3391 (Same As) 2020-03-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Community life and organization
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Government trust funds
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pedestrians and bicycling
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public contracts and procurement
Public transit
Racial and ethnic relations
Regional and metropolitan planning
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Community life and organization
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Government trust funds
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pedestrians and bicycling
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public contracts and procurement
Public transit
Racial and ethnic relations
Regional and metropolitan planning
Transportation and public works
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5696/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5696/BILLS-116hr5696ih.pdf |