Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8262
116th Congress(2019-2020)
ATFA Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 15, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 15, 2020
Latest Action
Sep 16, 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
8262
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
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Accessible Transit For All Act of 2020 or the ATFA Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program to provide public transportation agencies with technical assistance and funding for infrastructure improvements at transportation access points to facilitate or increase the use of transportation facilities by individuals with limited mobility.

An awarded grant may not exceed $5 billion and five years in duration.

The federal share of the costs of a project assisted with a grant under the program may not exceed 80%, with specified exceptions for agencies that demonstrate financial hardship.

DOT shall prioritize grant applications from agencies for (1) the construction, rehabilitation or modification of transportation access points to facilitate use for persons with limited mobility that meet certain requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (2) projects located in urbanized areas; and (3) projects located in areas where there is no accessible transportation access point within one mile of such point.

Text (1)
September 15, 2020
Actions (3)
09/16/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
09/15/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
09/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:58 PM