RTP Full Funding Act of 2020

House Bill 5797 - RTP Full Funding Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:45Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5797 RTP Full Funding Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5797

RTP Full Funding Act of 2020

This bill addresses provisions regarding the recreational trails program.

Specifically, the bill requires

the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an assessment of the best available estimate of the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received by the Department of the Treasury and transferred to the Highway Trust Fund for the period covered by the assessment;
the Federal Highway Administration to establish financial management information system codes for certain motorized and non-motorized use projects, including single and diverse use projects;
DOT to reserve certain amounts of the state apportionment of funds each fiscal year for administrative, research, technical assistance, and training expenses to carry out the recreational trails program; and
states to obligate a specific amount of reserved funds each fiscal year for the recreational trails program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5797

Bill HR 5797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5797 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5797's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5797

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5797

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Government trust funds

- Motor fuels

- Outdoor recreation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Roads and highways

- Sales and excise taxes

- State and local finance

- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5797

RTP Full Funding Act of 2020

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to funding the recreational trails program, to require a study to determine the best available estimate of the total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received by the Secretary of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

RTP Full Funding Act of 2020