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District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3586

Bill 118 hr 3586, also known as the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act, aims to address disparities in transportation funding between the District of Columbia and other states in the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that the District of Columbia receives equitable funding for transportation infrastructure projects, similar to what other states receive.

The bill highlights that the District of Columbia faces unique challenges when it comes to transportation funding, as it is not a state and therefore does not receive the same level of federal funding for transportation projects. This has led to a lack of investment in critical infrastructure projects in the District, which has had a negative impact on the city's transportation system.

If passed, the District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act would allocate additional federal funding to the District of Columbia for transportation projects, in order to address these disparities and ensure that the city has the resources needed to improve its transportation infrastructure. This would help to improve the overall efficiency and safety of the transportation system in the District, benefiting residents and visitors alike. Overall, the bill aims to promote fairness and equality in transportation funding, ensuring that the District of Columbia receives the support it needs to maintain and improve its transportation infrastructure.

Current Status of Bill HR 3586

Bill HR 3586 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HR 3586 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2023.  Bill HR 3586's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of May 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3586

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 3586

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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