Transportation Equity Act

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

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.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3649
Introduced on
2022-02-15
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/15/2022
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Status of Legislation

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Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish an advisory committee to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation regarding comprehensive, interdisciplinary issues relating to transportation from a variety of stakeholders in transportation planning, design, research, policy, and advocacy, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

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Latest Summary9/9/2022

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 tra...

Latest Action2/15/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S708)