To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase the Federal share payable for certain projects in environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase the federal share for projects under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program that primarily benefit environmental justice communities (i.e., low-income or minority communities). DOT must also evaluate whether the current apportionment method is appropriate for achieving program goals.
To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase the Federal share payable for certain projects in environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressHR-3734| House
| Updated: 6/7/2021
This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase the federal share for projects under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program that primarily benefit environmental justice communities (i.e., low-income or minority communities). DOT must also evaluate whether the current apportionment method is appropriate for achieving program goals.