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US S1985

US S1985
ROUTES Act Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Act


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Introduced
06/09/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish a Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Act, establishes the ROUTES Office within the Department of Transportation to improve analysis and provide technical assistance for transportation projects in rural, tribal, and underserved communities. The bill also creates the ROUTES Council, composed of key Department of Transportation officials, to guide and lead the ROUTES Office, coordinate rural and tribal funding programs, and recommend initiatives to the Secretary of Transportation. The ROUTES Council is required to meet bimonthly and may develop work products, such as an annual report to Congress, recommendations to enhance discretionary grant programs, and other guides and reports for relevant groups and the public.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/09/2021)

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