H.R. 9648 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Bus Rapid Transit Act
H.R. 9648 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Dec 21, 2022, sponsored by Cori Bush with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 21, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Bus Rapid Transit Act This bill directs the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to establish a grant program to provide grants to state, local, and tribal governments for the design and implementation of bus rapid transit systems, including for the redesign, retrofit, renovation, update, and repair of existing bus systems.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cori Bush (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 21, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Dec 22, 2022)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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