House Bill 2683
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 20, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2683
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
Helping Communities Invest in Infrastructure Act
This bill revises the Rural Project Initiative under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation (TIFIA) program.
Specifically, the bill
- increases funding for the initiative under the TIFIA program from $2 million to $3 million;
- revises the duties of the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau to provide assistance and communicate best practices and financing and funding opportunities to entities under the program, including by conducting proactive outreach to communities located outside of metropolitan or micropolitan statistical areas, and coordinating with other agencies that provide technical assistance for rural communities; and
- modifies reporting duties for the bureau.
April 20, 2021
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04/21/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
04/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM