Senate Bill 2518
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2518
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
Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019
This bill revises existing rural infrastructure functions within the Department of Transportation (DOT) by creating an Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Investment and an Office of Rural Economic Investment.
Specifically, the bill
- sets forth the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Investment and the mission and goals of the Office of Rural Economic Investment, including to improve coordination of DOT policies, programs, and activities in a manner that expands economic development in rural communities and regions;
- provides for a rural stakeholder consultation process during the development of any regulation, guidance, or policy that would have substantial direct effects on one or more rural areas; and
- establishes a rural transportation advisory council to consult with and advise the Office of Rural Economic Investment.
September 19, 2019
09/19/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5606-5607)
09/19/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:56 PM