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US S431
US S431GREEN Streets Act Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act
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Introduced
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transpor- tation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act (or the GREEN Streets Act), amends Title 23 of the United States Code to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It establishes national goals and performance management measures related to combating climate change, sets minimum standards for states to decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled and improve the resilience of public roads, and requires analysis of certain highway capacity expansion projects. The bill also enhances transit accessibility requirements, including establishing national transit access standards and performance measures.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Tom Carper (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 02/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/431/all-info | 02/25/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s431/BILLS-117s431is.pdf | 03/27/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s431/BILLS-117s431is.pdf.pdf | 03/27/2021 |
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