US HB4338 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires states to dedicate at least 7.5% of apportioned funds each fiscal year under the highway safety improvement program for construction and operational improvements on high risk rural roads. The Department of Transportation must update its guidance on improving safety on rural roads to include new best practices for reducing fatalities on such roads.
Title
Rural Road Safety Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Abby Finkenauer [D-IA] | Rep. Bruce Westerman [R-AR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-17 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| 2019-09-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2019-09-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4338/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4338/BILLS-116hr4338ih.pdf |
