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DRIVE Act
3/14/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3039
The DRIVE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3039, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that focuses on transportation infrastructure and funding. The bill aims to provide long-term funding for surface transportation projects, such as highways, bridges, and public transportation systems.
One of the key provisions of the DRIVE Act is the establishment of a new formula-based grant program that would allocate funding to states based on their transportation needs. This program would provide states with more flexibility in how they use federal transportation funds, allowing them to prioritize projects that are most important to their communities.
Additionally, the DRIVE Act includes provisions to streamline the environmental review process for transportation projects, in order to expedite the construction of critical infrastructure. The bill also includes measures to improve road safety, such as funding for highway safety programs and initiatives to reduce traffic congestion. Overall, the DRIVE Act aims to address the growing infrastructure needs of the United States and ensure that transportation systems are safe, efficient, and reliable for all Americans. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards modernizing the nation's transportation infrastructure.
One of the key provisions of the DRIVE Act is the establishment of a new formula-based grant program that would allocate funding to states based on their transportation needs. This program would provide states with more flexibility in how they use federal transportation funds, allowing them to prioritize projects that are most important to their communities.
Additionally, the DRIVE Act includes provisions to streamline the environmental review process for transportation projects, in order to expedite the construction of critical infrastructure. The bill also includes measures to improve road safety, such as funding for highway safety programs and initiatives to reduce traffic congestion. Overall, the DRIVE Act aims to address the growing infrastructure needs of the United States and ensure that transportation systems are safe, efficient, and reliable for all Americans. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards modernizing the nation's transportation infrastructure.
Congressional Summary of HR 3039
Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act or the DRIVE Act
This bill prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing any rule or regulation to require vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and are operating in interstate commerce to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. The FMCSA issued an advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking on this subject on May 4, 2022.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3039
Bill HR 3039 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3039 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3039's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of May 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3039
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
78Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3039
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3039
DRIVE Act
DRIVE Act
Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act
To prohibit the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from issuing a rule or regulation requiring certain vehicles to be equipped with speed limiting devices, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3039
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