STARTER Act 2.0

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:00Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3341 STARTER Act 2.0 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3341

Bill 117 HR 3341, also known as the STARTER Act 2.0, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to promote economic growth and job creation by providing support to small businesses and startups.

The STARTER Act 2.0 includes provisions to streamline regulations and reduce barriers for small businesses. It also seeks to increase access to capital for startups through various means, such as expanding the Small Business Administration's loan programs and creating tax incentives for investors in small businesses.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to support entrepreneurship and innovation, such as funding for research and development initiatives and programs to help small businesses navigate the patent process. Overall, the STARTER Act 2.0 is designed to foster a more favorable environment for small businesses and startups to thrive and contribute to the economy. It is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its potential to stimulate economic growth and job creation.

Congressional Summary of HR 3341

Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology, and Efficient Review Act 2.0 or the STARTER Act 2.0

This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, innovation, and resiliency programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). It also sets forth requirements for the operation of railroad freight cars in the United States.

For example, the bill extends FY2020 enacted levels through FY2026 for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs.

DOT must

provide competitive grants for projects to provide parking for commercial motor vehicles on the federal-aid highway system;
establish a discretionary program to award competitive grants for eligible projects that encourage economic viability of the nation, a metropolitan area, or a region;
create a public awareness campaign to reduce instances of driving while under the influence of prescription and over-the-counter medications; and
promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.

The bill also establishes new competitive grant programs to spur innovation of connected vehicle applications into operational deployments and to test the safe integration of automated driving system technologies into the on-road transportation system.

Additionally, the bill addresses projects to improve the resiliency of federal-aid highways and bridges on and off the National Highway System.

Further, the bill prohibits the operation of railroad freight cars in the United States that have been manufactured or assembled by certain foreign countries or that contain sensitive technology from such countries.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3341

Bill HR 3341 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2021. Bill HR 3341 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2021. Bill HR 3341's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of May 20, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3341

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3341

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

AccidentsAccounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlgeriaArgentinaAsiaAtmospheric science and weatherBarbadosBoliviaBrazilBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBuilding constructionCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChileChinaCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesColombiaCommutingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationDisability assistanceDominican RepublicDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEcologyEconomic developmentEcuadorEgyptEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFiresFloods and storm protectionForeign and international corporationsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuatemalaIncome tax exclusionIndiaIndian lands and resources rightsIndonesiaInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaKuwaitLabor standardsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLebanonLicensing and registrationsLife, casualty, property insuranceManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMexicoMiddle EastMinority and disadvantaged businessesMotor carriersMotor vehiclesNatural disastersPakistanParaguayPerformance measurementPeruPublic contracts and procurementPublic transitPublic-private cooperationRailroadsRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysRomaniaRural conditions and developmentRussiaSales and excise taxesSaudi ArabiaSecuritiesSmall businessSocial security and elderly assistanceSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercializationThailandTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTrinidad and TobagoTurkeyTurkmenistanUkraineUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamWages and earningsWater qualityWatersheds

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3341

STARTER Act 2.0To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.Surface Transportation Advanced through Reform, Technology, and Efficient Review Act 2.0A Future for Freight Rail Manufacturing Act of 2021Federal Public Transportation Act of 2021AFFRM Act of 2021STARTER Act 2.0

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