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Introduced
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase a set-aside for the Rural Project Initiative of the TIFIA program, and for other purposes. This bill revises the Rural Project Initiative under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation (TIFIA) program. Specifically, the bill increases funding for the initiative from $2 million to $3 million; revises the duties of the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau to provide assistance and communicate best practices and financing and funding opportunities to entities under the program, including by conducting proactive outreach to communities located outside of metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area, and coordinating with other agencies that provide technical assistance for rural communities; and modifies reporting duties for the bureau.
AI Summary
This bill, the Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure Act, revises the Rural Project Initiative under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation (TIFIA) program. Specifically, it increases funding for the initiative from $2 million to $3 million, requires the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau to provide assistance and communicate best practices and financing and funding opportunities to entities under the program, including by conducting outreach to rural communities, and coordinates with other agencies that provide technical assistance for rural communities. Additionally, the bill modifies reporting duties for the bureau to include details on the use of funds authorized under the Rural Project Initiative and the progress of the bureau in carrying out its purposes.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 07/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4110/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4110/BILLS-116hr4110ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4110/BILLS-116hr4110ih.pdf.pdf |
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