H.R. 6747 · 116th Congress

Rural Transportation Improvement Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2020-05-08
Latest action
2020-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Summary

Rural Transportation Improvement Act

This bill authorizes funding through FY2025 from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide formula grants for rural areas.

Additionally, the bill increases the percentage of funds available from 2% to 3% for the Department of Transportation to provide grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas.