House Bill 3734
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase the Federal share payable for certain projects in environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3734
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase the federal share for projects under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program that primarily benefit environmental justice communities (i.e., low-income or minority communities). DOT must also evaluate whether the current apportionment method is appropriate for achieving program goals.
June 4, 2021
06/07/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
06/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM