Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1953 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 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

Congressional Summary of S 1953

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026, revises, and establishes multiple transportation programs and activities, including those supported by the Highway Trust Fund.

This includes

incorporating data-driven practices and other changes to transportation planning activities;
modifying requirements concerning contracting methods, compliance with federal environmental laws, and additional aspects of delivering and improving processes related to transportation projects;
mitigating climate change through, among other efforts, programs to reduce emissions and supporting alternative fueling infrastructure; and
addressing transportation safety, new transportation technologies and systems, storm water management, cybersecurity, active transportation, and other miscellaneous matters.

In addition, the bill modifies eligibility criteria and other elements of a program that provides loans and other types of credit for surface transportation projects of regional and national significance.

Further, the bill makes changes to research and related activities carried out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). For example, DOT must carry out and support research on (1) user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to support the Highway Trust Fund, (2) automated vehicles and other new technologies, and (3) development of data sets to measure performance and other aspects of transportation programs.

The bill also authorizes through FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior for road maintenance and otherwise addresses transportation programs for Indian tribes.

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Current Status of Bill S 1953

Bill S 1953 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2021. Bill S 1953 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 27, 2021. Bill S 1953's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of May 27, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1953

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

AccidentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAppalachian Regional CommissionAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHorticulture and plantsIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentInsectsKentuckyLighting, heating, coolingMaterialsMotor carriersMotor vehiclesNatural disastersOil and gasOklahomaPedestrians and bicyclingPublic transitPublic-private cooperationRegional and metropolitan planningRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTerrorismTransportation costsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1953

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

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