HR 5908
Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Freight Infrastructure Reinvestment Act of 2020 aims to improve freight mobility in the United States by establishing a National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Improvement Program. This program will provide competitive grants to states and other entities for projects like grade separations, railroad bypasses, and highway expansions. The bill also introduces a 1% tax on certain ground transportation of property within the US, with the revenue funding a National Freight Mobility Infrastructure Fund. Finally, it requires a report analyzing potential shifts in cargo routing due to the tax.
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Jerry McNerney
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