House Bill 3566
117th Congress(2021-2022)
National and Regional Greenways Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3566
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
National and Regional Greenways Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for states, localities, and tribes to support community greenway paths for walking, bicycling, and other motor vehicle alternatives.
DOT must designate eligible greenway paths that are considered regionally or nationally significant through a national greenway paths network; paths must cross multiple localities or states, reduce congestion, improve safety, benefit the environment, support communities, or meet other specified criteria. Eligible projects must support access to public parks, transportation, and other community needs.
May 28, 2021
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06/01/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
05/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/28/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM