House Bill 6592
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6592
Congress
115
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
Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act of 2018
This bill requires a recipient of assistance under National Highway System provisions for a megaproject (a project that has an estimated total cost of $2.5 billion or more), to submit to the Department of Transportation a comprehensive risk management plan that contains, among other things, a description of the process for identifying, quantifying, and monitoring the risks that might result in cost overruns, delays, reduced construction quality, or reduced benefits.
July 26, 2018
07/27/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
07/26/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
07/26/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:54 PM