National and Regional Greenways Act
Latest action · Jun 1, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 28, 2021
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
National and Regional Greenways Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for states, localities, and tribes to support community greenway paths for walking, bicycling, and other motor vehicle alternatives.
DOT must designate eligible greenway paths that are considered regionally or nationally significant through a national greenway paths network; paths must cross multiple localities or states, reduce congestion, improve safety, benefit the environment, support communities, or meet other specified criteria. Eligible projects must support access to public parks, transportation, and other community needs.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 28, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NH | Chris Pappas | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-GA | David Scott | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-GA | Lucy McBath | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-GA | Nikema Williams | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-CA | Norma J. Torres | Original | May 28, 2021 |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Original | May 28, 2021 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 1, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- May 28, 2021Introduced in House
- May 28, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 684 | Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act | Related bill | Mar 10, 2021 |
| S 1953 | Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 | Related bill | May 27, 2021 |
| HR 2991 | Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act | Related bill | May 5, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 28, 2021Introduced in House
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