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Bill117th CongressFiled May 27, 2021Transportation and Public Works
S. 1931

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 27, 2021)

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026, revises, and establishes multiple transportation programs and activities, including those supported by the Highway Trust Fund.

This includes

  • incorporating data-driven practices and other changes to transportation planning activities;
  • modifying requirements concerning contracting methods, compliance with federal environmental laws, and additional aspects of delivering and improving processes related to transportation projects;
  • mitigating climate change through, among other efforts, programs to reduce emissions and supporting alternative fueling infrastructure; and
  • addressing transportation safety, new transportation technologies and systems, storm water management, cybersecurity, active transportation, and other miscellaneous matters.

In addition, the bill modifies eligibility criteria and other elements of a program that provides loans and other types of credit for surface transportation projects of regional and national significance.

Further, the bill makes changes to research and related activities carried out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). For example, DOT must carry out and support research on (1) user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to support the Highway Trust Fund, (2) automated vehicles and other new technologies, and (3) development of data sets to measure performance and other aspects of transportation programs.

The bill also authorizes through FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior for road maintenance and otherwise addresses transportation programs for Indian tribes.

What just happenedOct 6, 2021

By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-41.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 6, 2021Floor

    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-41.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Oct 6, 2021Committee14900

    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-41.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. May 27, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

  4. May 27, 2021Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Carper. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. May 27, 2021Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Carper. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

  7. May 26, 2021Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. Business Meeting printed. S. Hrg. 117-160.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026, revises, and establishes multiple transportation programs and activities, including those supported by the Highway Trust Fund.

This includes

  • incorporating data-driven practices and other changes to transportation planning activities;
  • modifying requirements concerning contracting methods, compliance with federal environmental laws, and additional aspects of delivering and improving processes related to transportation projects;
  • mitigating climate change through, among other efforts, programs to reduce emissions and supporting alternative fueling infrastructure; and
  • addressing transportation safety, new transportation technologies and systems, storm water management, cybersecurity, active transportation, and other miscellaneous matters.

In addition, the bill modifies eligibility criteria and other elements of a program that provides loans and other types of credit for surface transportation projects of regional and national significance.

Further, the bill makes changes to research and related activities carried out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). For example, DOT must carry out and support research on (1) user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to support the Highway Trust Fund, (2) automated vehicles and other new technologies, and (3) development of data sets to measure performance and other aspects of transportation programs.

The bill also authorizes through FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior for road maintenance and otherwise addresses transportation programs for Indian tribes.

Reported to SenateMay 27, 202125

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026, revises, and establishes multiple transportation programs and activities, including those supported by the Highway Trust Fund.

This includes

  • incorporating data-driven practices and other changes to transportation planning activities;
  • modifying requirements concerning contracting methods, compliance with federal environmental laws, and additional aspects of delivering and improving processes related to transportation projects;
  • mitigating climate change through, among other efforts, programs to reduce emissions and supporting alternative fueling infrastructure; and
  • addressing transportation safety, new transportation technologies and systems, storm water management, cybersecurity, active transportation, and other miscellaneous matters.

In addition, the bill modifies eligibility criteria and other elements of a program that provides loans and other types of credit for surface transportation projects of regional and national significance.

Further, the bill makes changes to research and related activities carried out by the Department of Transportation (DOT). For example, DOT must carry out and support research on (1) user-based alternative revenue mechanisms to support the Highway Trust Fund, (2) automated vehicles and other new technologies, and (3) development of data sets to measure performance and other aspects of transportation programs.

The bill also authorizes through FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior for road maintenance and otherwise addresses transportation programs for Indian tribes.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 — Informed