Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides FY2022 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to DOT for

• the Office of the Secretary,
• the Federal Aviation Administration,
• the Federal Highway Administration,
• the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,
• the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
• the Federal Railroad Administration,
• the Federal Transit Administration,
• the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation,
• the Maritime Administration,
• the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and
• the Office of Inspector General.

The bill provides appropriations to HUD for

• Management and Administration,
• Public and Indian Housing,
• Community Planning and Development,
• Housing Programs,
• the Federal Housing Administration,
• the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae),
• Policy Development and Research,
• Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity,
• the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes,
• the Information Technology Fund, and
• the Office of Inspector General.

The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including

• the Access Board,
• the Federal Maritime Commission,
• the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General,
• the National Transportation Safety Board,
• the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation,
• the Surface Transportation Board, and
• the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill 117 hr 4550, also known as the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for various government agencies and programs related to transportation, housing, and urban development in the United States.

The bill allocates funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies for the fiscal year 2022. It includes provisions for funding infrastructure projects, affordable housing programs, and initiatives to support urban development and revitalization efforts.

Specifically, the bill includes funding for highway and transit projects, airport improvements, and rail infrastructure. It also provides funding for programs to address homelessness, support affordable housing initiatives, and promote community development. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for disaster relief and emergency response efforts related to transportation and housing issues. Overall, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 aims to support and improve the nation's transportation infrastructure, provide affordable housing options for Americans, and promote sustainable urban development initiatives.