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TIGER Act

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4868

The TIGER Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4868, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to improve transportation infrastructure across the country. The acronym TIGER stands for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, highlighting the bill's focus on stimulating economic growth through investments in transportation projects.

The TIGER Act proposes to allocate funding for a wide range of transportation initiatives, including road and bridge construction, public transit improvements, and the development of bike and pedestrian infrastructure. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating sustainable and resilient design principles into transportation projects to address climate change and promote environmental conservation.

One of the key features of the TIGER Act is its competitive grant program, which allows state and local governments, as well as private entities, to apply for funding to support innovative transportation projects that demonstrate a clear benefit to the community. The bill also includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for transportation projects, with the goal of reducing bureaucratic red tape and expediting project delivery. Overall, the TIGER Act represents a bipartisan effort to invest in the nation's transportation infrastructure and promote economic growth. By prioritizing sustainable and innovative transportation solutions, the bill aims to create jobs, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 4868

Taiwan Interparliamentary Group Establishment and Relations Act or the TIGER Act

This bill establishes a group consisting of Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives to meet annually with representatives from Taiwan's parliament to discuss areas of mutual interest between the United States and Taiwan. It also repeals a provision providing for a group of Senators to meet annually with representatives from China's National People's Congress to discuss issues of common interest involving the United States and China.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4868

Bill HR 4868 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4868 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 30, 2021.  Bill HR 4868's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of July 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4868

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 4868

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4868

To provide for annual meetings of an interparliamentary group consisting of Members of Congress and representatives of the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan, and for other purposes.
TIGER Act
TIGER Act
Taiwan Interparliamentary Group Establishment and Relations Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4868

Brian Babin
Brian Babin
TexasRepublican

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