Transportation Equity Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-04T13:43:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2167 Transportation Equity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/4/2025, 1:43 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2167

Bill 119 hr 2167 aims to re-establish an advisory committee that will offer independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on a wide range of transportation issues. This committee will consist of stakeholders from various sectors including transportation planning, design, research, policy, and advocacy. The goal of the committee is to provide comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspectives on transportation matters.

The committee will be tasked with advising the Secretary of Transportation on key issues such as infrastructure development, safety regulations, environmental impact, and technological advancements in transportation. The committee will also work to ensure that the transportation policies and decisions made by the Department of Transportation are well-informed and considerate of the diverse needs of stakeholders in the transportation industry.

Overall, Bill 119 hr 2167 seeks to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of transportation decision-making by establishing a diverse and knowledgeable advisory committee to provide valuable insights and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation.

Congressional Summary of HR 2167

Transportation Equity Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reestablish an advisory committee to provide independent advice and recommendations to DOT on transportation equity issues.

The bill designates the committee as the Transportation Equity Committee and requires the committee to also evaluate the work of DOT in connecting people to economic and related forms of opportunity and carrying out its strategic, research, technological, regulatory, community engagement, and economic policy activities related to transportation and opportunity.

In addition, DOT must appoint a full-time federal employee to serve as coordinator and act as the designated federal officer for the committee.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2167

Bill HR 2167 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2167 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2167's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of March 14, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2167

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2167

To re-establish an advisory committee to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation regarding comprehensive, interdisciplinary issues related to transportation from a variety of stakeholders in transportation planning, design, research, policy, and advocacy, and for other purposes.