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Fair Transportation Act

USA117th CongressHR-2177| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fair Transportation Act This bill addresses the disbursement of surface transportation funding in an equitable way by federal, state, and local entities. Specifically, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must review the extent to which states consider equity and improve equity outcomes in the use of federal surface transportation funds at all phases of project delivery, including the diverse transportation needs of economically disadvantaged and underserved populations. Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must carry out a transportation equity research program for research and demonstration activities that focus on the impacts that surface transportation planning, investment, and operations have on economically disadvantaged and underserved populations, including communities of color, low-income communities, and individuals with disabilities. The GAO must also review discretionary grant programs for surface transportation projects to determine the extent to which DOT is awarding funding through such programs to projects that serve groups or populations experiencing differential impacts in the transportation sector. Further, DOT must issue guidance on equity consideration metrics and best practices while disbursing federal funds.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic transitResearch administration and fundingRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTransportation costsTransportation programs funding

Fair Transportation Act

USA117th CongressHR-2177| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
Fair Transportation Act This bill addresses the disbursement of surface transportation funding in an equitable way by federal, state, and local entities. Specifically, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) must review the extent to which states consider equity and improve equity outcomes in the use of federal surface transportation funds at all phases of project delivery, including the diverse transportation needs of economically disadvantaged and underserved populations. Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must carry out a transportation equity research program for research and demonstration activities that focus on the impacts that surface transportation planning, investment, and operations have on economically disadvantaged and underserved populations, including communities of color, low-income communities, and individuals with disabilities. The GAO must also review discretionary grant programs for surface transportation projects to determine the extent to which DOT is awarding funding through such programs to projects that serve groups or populations experiencing differential impacts in the transportation sector. Further, DOT must issue guidance on equity consideration metrics and best practices while disbursing federal funds.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (18)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic transitResearch administration and fundingRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTransportation costsTransportation programs funding