Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5891
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Safe Routes to School Expansion Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 13, 2020
Latest Action
Feb 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
5891
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Illinois
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Tennessee
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas.

The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.

Text (1)
February 13, 2020
Actions (3)
02/14/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
02/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM