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Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

8/10/2022, 11:36 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5891

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas.

The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.

Current Status of Bill HR 5891

Bill HR 5891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5891 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020.  Bill HR 5891's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of February 14, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5891

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5891

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Infrastructure development
- Motor carriers
- Pedestrians and bicycling
- Roads and highways
- Transportation programs funding
- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5891

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to funding for certain safety projects, and for other purposes.
Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

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