Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 3594 Surface Transportation Research and Development 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.

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3594

Bill 117 hr 3594, also known as the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to authorize funding for research and development projects related to surface transportation infrastructure in the United States.

If passed, this bill would allocate resources towards improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the nation's roads, bridges, and other transportation systems. It would also support efforts to develop new technologies and innovative solutions to address the challenges facing the country's transportation infrastructure.

Additionally, the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021 aims to promote collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners in order to advance research and development in the transportation sector. By investing in these efforts, the bill seeks to enhance the overall quality and reliability of the nation's transportation networks. Overall, this legislation represents a significant step towards modernizing and improving the United States' transportation infrastructure. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address the pressing needs of the country's roads and bridges, and to ensure that they remain safe and efficient for years to come.

Congressional Summary of HR 3594

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021

This bill addresses provisions related to surface transportation research, development, and deployment programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Among other provisions, the bill

reauthorizes through FY2026 DOT highway research and development programs, including highway safety, technology and innovation deployment, training and education, and intelligent transportation systems;
sets forth a program to provide awards to institutions of higher education or nonprofit research organizations to establish regional road weather research and development centers;
reauthorizes through FY2026 the University Transportation Centers Program, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the public transportation research and development program, the National Cooperative Rail Research Program, the hazardous materials research and development program, and the National Cooperative Freight Transportation Research Program;
establishes Centers of Excellence to advance research and development that improves the resilience of regions of the United States to natural disasters, extreme weather, and the effects of climate change on modal and multimodal transportation and infrastructure;
directs DOT to carry out and publish the results of a study for the purpose of informing land use and transportation planning for accessible health, food, education, and other essential services and activities; and
requires DOT to establish a multimodal national cooperative freight transportation research program, a Heavy Freight Automated Trucking Research Initiative, and an Advanced Transportation Research and Innovation Program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3594

Bill HR 3594 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 28, 2021. Bill HR 3594 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 28, 2021. Bill HR 3594's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of June 1, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3594

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3594

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021

To authorize appropriations to the Department of Transportation for surface transportation research, development, and deployment, and for other purposes.

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021