House Bill 386
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Safe Routes to School Expansion Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 21, 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
386
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
Safe Routes to School Expansion Act
This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas.
The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.
DOT must also carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary, middle, and high schools.
January 21, 2021
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02/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
01/21/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/21/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM