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To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow passenger ferry boats in nonurbanized areas to qualify for certain grants.
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6046
Bill 117 HR 6046, also known as the Passenger Ferry Grant Act, aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to allow passenger ferry boats in nonurbanized areas to qualify for certain grants. This bill specifically targets areas that are not densely populated, where passenger ferry services play a crucial role in providing transportation options for residents.
The proposed amendment would enable passenger ferry boats in these nonurbanized areas to access grants that are currently only available to urbanized areas. These grants are essential for maintaining and improving ferry services, which are often a lifeline for communities located near bodies of water.
By expanding grant eligibility to passenger ferry boats in nonurbanized areas, this bill seeks to ensure that these communities have the necessary resources to continue operating and enhancing their ferry services. This could lead to improved access to transportation for residents in these areas, ultimately benefiting the overall quality of life for those who rely on ferry services for their daily commute or other transportation needs. Overall, the Passenger Ferry Grant Act aims to support and strengthen passenger ferry services in nonurbanized areas by providing them with access to essential funding opportunities that are currently limited to urbanized areas. This bill highlights the importance of ferry services in connecting communities and ensuring access to transportation options for all residents, regardless of their location.
The proposed amendment would enable passenger ferry boats in these nonurbanized areas to access grants that are currently only available to urbanized areas. These grants are essential for maintaining and improving ferry services, which are often a lifeline for communities located near bodies of water.
By expanding grant eligibility to passenger ferry boats in nonurbanized areas, this bill seeks to ensure that these communities have the necessary resources to continue operating and enhancing their ferry services. This could lead to improved access to transportation for residents in these areas, ultimately benefiting the overall quality of life for those who rely on ferry services for their daily commute or other transportation needs. Overall, the Passenger Ferry Grant Act aims to support and strengthen passenger ferry services in nonurbanized areas by providing them with access to essential funding opportunities that are currently limited to urbanized areas. This bill highlights the importance of ferry services in connecting communities and ensuring access to transportation options for all residents, regardless of their location.
Congressional Summary of HR 6046
This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide formula grants for passenger ferry boat projects in non-urbanized areas regardless of population size.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6046
Bill HR 6046 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6046 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6046's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of November 19, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6046
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6046
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6046
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow passenger ferry boats in nonurbanized areas to qualify for certain grants.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow passenger ferry boats in nonurbanized areas to qualify for certain grants.
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