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US HR3901

Moving FIRST Act Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act


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Introduced
10/02/2017
In Committee
10/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Moving FIRST Act Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to award Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grants to communities of varying sizes to promote technological innovation (e.g., autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and roadway electrification) in transportation systems.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to award Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants to communities of varying sizes, including large cities, mid-sized cities, rural communities, and regional partnerships. The grants are intended to promote technological innovation in transportation systems, such as autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and roadway electrification, in order to improve safety, mobility, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. The bill sets forth selection criteria for the grants and defines eligible project costs, and it requires grant recipients to submit implementation reports and the Government Accountability Office to conduct biennial reviews of the program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 10/03/2017)

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