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US HR2944

US HR2944
TIGER CUBS Act


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Introduced
08/01/2013
In Committee
08/01/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery for Cities Underfunded Because of Size Act of 2013 or TIGER CUBS Act - Makes supplemental appropriations of $500 million for FY2014 to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) competitive grant program for national infrastructure investment projects for states, local governments, and transit agencies. Earmarks $100 million of such funds for projects in cities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to provide a federal share of project costs of more than 80%.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the TIGER CUBS Act, proposes to provide an additional $500 million for fiscal year 2014 to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) competitive grant program, which funds national infrastructure investment projects for states, local governments, and transit agencies. A significant portion, $100 million, is specifically earmarked for projects in cities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000, and for these smaller cities, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to cover more than 80% of a project's costs, with a minimum grant amount of $2 million.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to House Budget (on 08/01/2013)

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