House Bill 5152
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Transportation Equity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5152
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 Equity Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a competitive grant program to reimburse certain public transportation agencies that provide free unlimited transportation passes to specified individuals.
Individuals eligible to receive a pass are (1) persons who are 60 years or older, (2) persons with disabilities, (3) persons in receipt of means-tested benefits, (4) persons whose income is 300% or less of the poverty line, (5) the spouse or unmarried dependent of any person in the previous four categories.
November 18, 2019
11/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
11/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
11/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:29 AM