Senate Bill 1939
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Moving FIRST Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1939
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act or the Moving FIRST Act
This bill authorizes through FY2024 the Department of Transportation to award Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grants to communities of varying sizes to promote technological innovation (e.g., autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and roadway electrification) in transportation systems.
June 20, 2019
06/20/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:58 PM