Senate Bill 2271
116th Congress(2019-2020)
AID in Appalachia Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2271
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
Advancing Infrastructure Development in Appalachia Act or the AID in Appalachia Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish the Balance Exchanges for Infrastructure Program to improve highway infrastructure development in the Appalachian region of the United States.
DOT must incentivize certain states within the Appalachian region to use unobligated balances of funding to improve highway infrastructure in the region.
July 25, 2019
07/25/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
07/25/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:23 PM