BUILD America 250 Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The BUILD America 250 Act authorizes federal funding for highway, public transportation, and rail programs through 2031. It establishes new programs like the Surface Transportation Accelerator Grant and modifies existing ones, including the Federal-aid highway program and Amtrak. Key provisions include a new electric vehicle registration fee, a requirement for EV registration fees, and a consolidated state block grant program. The bill also aims to streamline project delivery and improve safety regulations for railroads and highways.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Surface Transportation Accelerator Grant (STAG) program to fund surface transportation projects in various communities.
- Requires a new annual electric vehicle (EV) registration fee.
- Creates a consolidated state block grant program for public transportation.
- Authorizes funding for Amtrak through 2031.
- Establishes a system for state, local, and tribal governments to report railroad bridge safety concerns.
- Requires the Federal Highway Administration to impose a new annual electric vehicle (EV) registration fee.
- Creates a program for state rail safety inspectors to conduct railroad bridge inspections.
- Establishes a system for state, local, and tribal governments to report safety concerns about the condition of railroad bridges.
Who is affected
- State and local governments
- Federal transportation agencies (e.g., DOT, FHWA, FTA)
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