H.R. 3734 · 117th Congress
To amend title 23, United States Code, to increase the Federal share payable for certain projects in environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dina Titus
- Introduced
- 2021-06-04
- Latest action
- 2021-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
This bill allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase the federal share for projects under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program that primarily benefit environmental justice communities (i.e., low-income or minority communities). DOT must also evaluate whether the current apportionment method is appropriate for achieving program goals.