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Introduced
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish an advisory committee to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Trans- portation regarding comprehensive, interdisciplinary issues relating to transportation from a variety of stake- holders in transportation planning, design, research, pol- icy, and advocacy, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Transportation Equity Committee, an advisory committee to the Secretary of Transportation, to provide independent advice and recommendations on comprehensive and interdisciplinary issues related to transportation equity. The committee will develop a strategic plan with recommendations on national transportation metrics and the effects of transportation equity on factors like economic development, connectivity, accessibility, and public engagement. The committee will have balanced representation from various stakeholders, including academia, community groups, industry, government, and advocacy organizations, and will meet at least twice a year. The Department of Transportation will provide funding, logistics, and administrative support for the committee.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (20)
Alex Padilla (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708) (on 02/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3649/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3649/BILLS-117s3649is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3649/BILLS-117s3649is.pdf.pdf |
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