Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2595
117th Congress(2021-2022)
ROUTES Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 15, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Apr 15, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 15, 2021
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
2595
Congress
117
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
Republican
Indiana
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Act or the ROUTES Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the Department of Transportation (DOT).

The purpose of the initiative is to (1) improve analysis of rural projects applying for DOT discretionary grants, including ensuring that project costs, local resources, and the larger benefits to the American people and economy are appropriately considered; and (2) provide rural communities with technical assistance for meeting transportation infrastructure investment needs in a financially sustainable manner.

To carry out the mission of the initiative, DOT must establish the ROUTES Council.

Text (1)
April 15, 2021
Actions (5)
04/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
04/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
04/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
04/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM