S. 3649
Referred to CommitteeTransportation Equity Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
2/15/2022 • Senate
Summary
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.
Introduced in Senate • 2/15/2022
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February 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)
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