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BUILD UP Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5812

Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development for Underfunded Projects Act or the BUILD UP Act

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to set aside at least 30% of funds from its BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant program for cities with populations of between 10,000 and 75,000, whether or not one or more of such cities are considered part of an urbanized area as designated by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Current Status of Bill HR 5812

Bill HR 5812 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5812 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020.  Bill HR 5812's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5812

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5812

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Transportation
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Infrastructure development
- Public transit
- Railroads
- Roads and highways
- Transportation programs funding
- Urban and suburban affairs and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5812

BUILD UP Act
To require the Secretary of Transportation to set aside certain amounts provided under the BUILD program for rural areas, and for other purposes.
BUILD UP Act
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development for Underfunded Projects Act

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