House Bill 3289
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Transportation Equity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 17, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3289
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
Transportation Equity Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reestablish the Transportation Equity Committee. The committee must provide independent advice and recommendations to DOT on transportation equity issues.
The committee must also evaluate the work of DOT in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity and carrying out its strategic, research, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity.
In addition, DOT must appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as coordinator and act as the designated federal officer for the committee.
May 17, 2021
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05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
05/17/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/17/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM