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Transportation Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-3649| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2022
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (19)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transportation Equity Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reestablish the Transportation Equity Committee. The committee must study, advise DOT about, and develop a strategic plan concerning transportation equity issues. The committee must also evaluate the work of DOT in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity; revitalizing communities through strategic, research, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity; and ensuring equal access to transportation for all residents. In addition, DOT must appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as coordinator and act as the designated federal officer for the committee.
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Timeline
May 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3289
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
  • May 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3289
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • February 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3289: Transportation Equity Act

Transportation Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-3649| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2022
Transportation Equity Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reestablish the Transportation Equity Committee. The committee must study, advise DOT about, and develop a strategic plan concerning transportation equity issues. The committee must also evaluate the work of DOT in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity; revitalizing communities through strategic, research, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity; and ensuring equal access to transportation for all residents. In addition, DOT must appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as coordinator and act as the designated federal officer for the committee.
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Timeline
May 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3289
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
  • May 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3289
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • February 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (19)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3289: Transportation Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted