HR-3978 : Still Just a Bill

New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to make loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities to carry out bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects.

Prescribes project eligibility requirements.

Requires the Secretary to ensure that at least 25% of funds provided under this Act are used to support projects in low-income communities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-01-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2014-01-29IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2014-01-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Albio Sires [D] (NJ-8)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Pedestrians and bicycling
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Transportation programs funding
  • User charges and fees

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