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S. 1098

Referred to Committee

Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act

Introduced 4/9/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

4/9/2019 • Senate

Summary

Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act

This bill revises and reauthorizes the surface transportation block grant program (Transportation Alternatives Program) in the Department of Transportation.

States are allowed to allocate funds under the program to counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, and local governments.

Metropolitan planning organizations that serve an urbanized area with a population of 200,000 or fewer are eligible for funding.

The bill adjusts the funding limits for states to improve the ability of applicants to access funding in an efficient and expeditious manner.

Introduced in Senate • 4/9/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Parks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPublic transitRegional and metropolitan planningRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingUrban and suburban affairs and development

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Democrat • MD

Sponsored 4/9/2019

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

R-MS

Joined 4/9/2019

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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 6/5/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 9, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Passed Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate4/9/2019

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2