Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:47:46Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 638 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 638

Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act

This bill revises the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program to require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure that the design and construction of a project carried out under the program must have appropriate payment and performance security, regardless of whether the obligor is a state, local government, agency or instrumentality of a state or local government, public authority, or private party.

DOT may accept such payment and performance security requirements if it makes a written determination that the federal interest is adequately protected.

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Current Status of Bill S 638

Bill S 638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2021. Bill S 638 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2021. Bill S 638's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 9, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 638

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 638

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Infrastructure development

- Public contracts and procurement

- Roads and highways

- State and local finance

- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 638

Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to include a payment and performance security requirement for certain infrastructure financing, and for other purposes.

Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act