Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2016| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Senator
Washington
Cosponsors (1)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes and establishes Department of Transportation programs and requirements relating to freight transport, railways, and motor carriers, particularly with respect to passenger rail infrastructure and the overall safety of rail service, commercial trucking, highways, and motor vehicles. The bill also includes provisions to support technological research, hazardous material response, and evaluations of department programs.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
Transportation and Public Works
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEnergy storage, supplies, demandFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHuman traffickingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingManufacturingMinority and disadvantaged businessesMotor carriersMotor vehiclesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Oil and gasOutdoor recreationProduct safety and qualityPublic transitRailroadsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen in businessWomen's employment
Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2016| Senate
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes and establishes Department of Transportation programs and requirements relating to freight transport, railways, and motor carriers, particularly with respect to passenger rail infrastructure and the overall safety of rail service, commercial trucking, highways, and motor vehicles. The bill also includes provisions to support technological research, hazardous material response, and evaluations of department programs.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Senator
Washington
Cosponsors (1)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transportation and Public Works
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEnergy storage, supplies, demandFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHuman traffickingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingManufacturingMinority and disadvantaged businessesMotor carriersMotor vehiclesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Oil and gasOutdoor recreationProduct safety and qualityPublic transitRailroadsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen in businessWomen's employment