An amendment numbered 27 printed in Part B of House Report 114-325 to clarify the restrictions placed on institutions applying for UTC grants, and broadens the paragraph on "Focused Research" for regional UTCs. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a 5-Year Transportation R&D Strategic Plan for FY 18 through FY 22. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology to conduct a traffic congestion study. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to submit a rail safety study to Congress.

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Amendment Number
759
Description
An amendment numbered 27 printed in Part B of House Report 114-325 to clarify the restrictions placed on institutions applying for UTC grants, and broadens the paragraph on "Focused Research" for regional UTCs. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a 5-Year Transportation R&D Strategic Plan for FY 18 through FY 22. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology to conduct a traffic congestion study. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary to submit a rail safety study to Congress.
Purpose
Amendment clarifies language in the bill regarding universities abilities to submit grant applications for the University Transportation Centers program as either the lead or partnering applicant; directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a 5-year Strategic Plan for Transportation Research and Development; provides authority for the Transportation Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology to conduct research on how to reduce traffic congestion; and authorizes the Assistant Secretary to transmit a report to Congress on rail safety issues.
Congress
114
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Nov 3, 2015
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Comstock amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:30:04
Submitted Date
Nov 3, 2015
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 15, 2020
Amendment 759 — Informed