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Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act

USA116th CongressHR-5696| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2020
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (12)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants for states, Indian tribes, multi-county special districts, and local or regional government organizations to construct certain projects to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities, including for sidewalks, bikeways, and trails that connect between destinations within a community or between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. DOT must select grant recipients within 150 days after funds become available under this bill. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds, including that DOT must obligate at least 30% of funds to certain projects, including projects that connect people with public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools, residences, recreation areas, and other community activity centers; set aside at least $3 million to provide planning grants for eligible organizations to develop plans for active transportation networks and active transportation spines; and set aside at least $2 million to cover the costs of administration, research, technical assistance, communications, and training activities under the program. The federal share of grants must not exceed 80% of the total project cost.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 29, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mar 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3391
Introduced in Senate
  • January 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 29, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • March 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3391
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-3391: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment trust fundsParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act

USA116th CongressHR-5696| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2020
Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants for states, Indian tribes, multi-county special districts, and local or regional government organizations to construct certain projects to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities, including for sidewalks, bikeways, and trails that connect between destinations within a community or between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. DOT must select grant recipients within 150 days after funds become available under this bill. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds, including that DOT must obligate at least 30% of funds to certain projects, including projects that connect people with public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools, residences, recreation areas, and other community activity centers; set aside at least $3 million to provide planning grants for eligible organizations to develop plans for active transportation networks and active transportation spines; and set aside at least $2 million to cover the costs of administration, research, technical assistance, communications, and training activities under the program. The federal share of grants must not exceed 80% of the total project cost.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 29, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mar 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3391
Introduced in Senate
  • January 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 29, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • March 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3391
    Introduced in Senate
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (12)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 116-3391: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment trust fundsParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security