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Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act

USA117th CongressHR-2991| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2021
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (19)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (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 investment program to provide competitive grants to state, local, and regional government entities, and Indian tribes to construct projects that connect walking and bicycling infrastructure within and between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds by DOT, including that it must obligate at least 30% of funds to 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 entities; 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. However, DOT may increase the federal share to 100% for disadvantaged communities with a poverty rate of over 40%.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5696
Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-684
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
May 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5696
    Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-684
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-1953: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • S 117-684: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
  • S 117-1931: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3566: National and Regional Greenways 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

USA117th CongressHR-2991| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2021
Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation investment program to provide competitive grants to state, local, and regional government entities, and Indian tribes to construct projects that connect walking and bicycling infrastructure within and between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds by DOT, including that it must obligate at least 30% of funds to 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 entities; 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. However, DOT may increase the federal share to 100% for disadvantaged communities with a poverty rate of over 40%.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5696
Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-684
Introduced in Senate
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
May 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5696
    Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-684
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (19)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-1953: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • S 117-684: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
  • S 117-1931: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3566: National and Regional Greenways 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