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US HR7095INVEST in America Act Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act
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Introduced
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
In Committee
06/05/2020
06/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Among other provisions, the bill extends FY2020 enacted levels through FY2021 for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs; reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2025 several surface transportation programs, including the federal-aid highway program, transit programs, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and rail programs; addresses climate change, including strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of federal resources; revises Buy America procurement requirements for highways, mass transit, and rail; establishes a rebuild rural grant program to improve the safety, state of good repair, and connectivity of transportation infrastructure in rural communities; implements new safety requirements across all transportation modes; and directs DOT to establish a pilot program to demonstrate a national motor vehicle per-mile user fee to restore and maintain the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and achieve and maintain a state of good repair in the surface transportation system.
AI Summary
Here is a one-paragraph summary of the key provisions of the INVEST in America Act:
The INVEST in America Act authorizes funding for federal-aid highway, transit, and highway safety programs from fiscal years 2022 through 2025, including increases in funding for the federal-aid highway program, public transportation grants, and safety programs. It establishes new programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve transportation system access, provide grants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and support frontline transit workers and passenger safety. The bill also includes various policy changes, such as revisions to Buy America requirements, performance management measures, and streamlining of the Capital Investment Grants program for public transportation. Overall, the bill aims to invest in infrastructure, promote sustainability, enhance safety, and support the transportation workforce.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (on 06/05/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7095/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7095/BILLS-116hr7095ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7095/BILLS-116hr7095ih.pdf.pdf |
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