ROUTES Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 15, 2021)
Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Act or the ROUTES Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative at the Department of Transportation (DOT).
The purpose of the initiative is to (1) improve analysis of rural projects applying for DOT discretionary grants, including ensuring that project costs, local resources, and the larger benefits to the American people and economy are appropriately considered; and (2) provide rural communities with technical assistance for meeting transportation infrastructure investment needs in a financially sustainable manner.
To carry out the mission of the initiative, DOT must establish the ROUTES Council.
What just happenedApr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 15, 2021
- Apr 15, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Apr 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee - Apr 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Apr 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - Apr 15, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House