S-2016 : Still Just a Bill

Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes and establishes Department of Transportation programs and requirements relating to freight transport, railways, and motor carriers, particularly with respect to passenger rail infrastructure and the overall safety of rail service, commercial trucking, highways, and motor vehicles. The bill also includes provisions to support technological research and hazardous material response.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-17CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.Senate
2021-12-17CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2021-06-16CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-06-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-06-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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