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US HR2204

US HR2204
Transportation Me­ga­proj­ects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/26/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish addi- tional requirements for certain transportation projects with estimated costs of $2,500,000,000 or more, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2021, amends Title 23 of the United States Code to establish additional requirements for transportation projects with estimated costs of $2.5 billion or more, known as "megaprojects." The key provisions include: (1) requiring recipients of federal funding for megaprojects to submit a comprehensive risk management plan, (2) mandating the establishment of a peer review group to provide expert advice on the scientific, technical, and project management aspects of the megaproject, and (3) directing the Transportation Research Board to convene a committee to identify recurring issues with megaprojects and recommend changes to the Department of Transportation's approach to megaproject funding and oversight. The bill aims to increase accountability and oversight for these large-scale transportation projects.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 03/29/2021)

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