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To direct the Secretary of Transportation to provide to the appropriate committees of Congress advance notice of certain announcements, and for other purposes.

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5977

Bill 114 hr 5977, also known as the "Transportation Advance Notice Act," aims to require the Secretary of Transportation to give advance notice to Congress about certain announcements. This bill is designed to ensure that members of Congress are informed about important transportation-related decisions before they are made public.

Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide advance notice to the appropriate committees of Congress before announcing any changes to transportation policies, regulations, or programs. This advance notice will allow members of Congress to review and potentially provide input on these decisions before they are finalized.

The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the transportation sector by ensuring that Congress has the opportunity to weigh in on important decisions that could impact their constituents. By providing advance notice, the Secretary of Transportation can help facilitate a more collaborative and informed decision-making process. Overall, the Transportation Advance Notice Act seeks to promote greater communication and cooperation between the executive branch and Congress when it comes to transportation policy. This bill aims to enhance oversight and ensure that important transportation decisions are made in a transparent and inclusive manner.

Current Status of Bill HR 5977

Bill HR 5977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 9, 2016. Bill HR 5977 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on September 9, 2016.  Bill HR 5977's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 22, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5977

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5977

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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