House Bill 6747
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rural Transportation Improvement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6747
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
Rural Transportation Improvement Act
This bill authorizes funding through FY2025 from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide formula grants for rural areas.
Additionally, the bill increases the percentage of funds available from 2% to 3% for the Department of Transportation to provide grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas.
May 8, 2020
05/11/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
05/08/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/08/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:59 PM