House Bill 3193
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Transportation Emergency Relief Funds Availability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3193
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Transportation Emergency Relief Funds Availability Act
This bill revises the treatment of deadlines for federal-aid highways and public transportation projects emergency relief funds awarded by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
The bill repeals the current two-year deadline for emergency relief projects to advance to the construction obligation stage. DOT must allow up to six years for projects funded through an emergency relief program to advance to construction.
The new six-year deadline starts following the date on which a disaster was declared by a state's governor or the President.
June 11, 2019
06/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
06/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/11/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E743)
06/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:35 AM