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H.R. 5859

Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for protection and advocacy (P&A) systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation. (Each state has a designated P&A system that protects and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.) 

The bill directs DOT to select 10 P&A systems to receive five-year grants. Grant recipients must submit an annual report documenting the work they have done to address the barriers to accessing transportation for individuals with disabilities.

Further, DOT must award one grant annually to a national organization with extensive knowledge of P&A systems to provide training and technical assistance to the systems.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24](D-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  3. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  4. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act — Informed