Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 19, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 2518
Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 19, 2019)
Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019
This bill revises existing rural infrastructure functions within the Department of Transportation (DOT) by creating an Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Investment and an Office of Rural Economic Investment.
Specifically, the bill
- sets forth the duties of the Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Investment and the mission and goals of the Office of Rural Economic Investment, including to improve coordination of DOT policies, programs, and activities in a manner that expands economic development in rural communities and regions;
- provides for a rural stakeholder consultation process during the development of any regulation, guidance, or policy that would have substantial direct effects on one or more rural areas; and
- establishes a rural transportation advisory council to consult with and advise the Office of Rural Economic Investment.
What just happenedSep 19, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5606-5607)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateSep 19, 2019
- Sep 19, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5606-5607)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Sep 19, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate