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Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act

Introduced: September 25, 2013 Introduced by: Peters, Scott H. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 26, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 26, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sep 25, 2013
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe and Secure Border Infrastructure Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a safe and secure border infrastructure grant program, administered jointly by the Secretary and the Administrator of General Services (GSA), to construct transportation infrastructure improvements at existing and new international border crossings for the safe, secure, and efficient cross-border movement of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians.

Requires the Secretary to award grants to metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) located along the international border with Canada and Mexico, giving priority to projects that accomplish one or more of the following: (1) improve the safety and security at U.S. facilities, including ports of entry; (2) facilitate safe, secure, and legal trade crossings of motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, cargo, and individuals, including pedestrians, to alleviate border congestion and reduce the economic effect of border wait times and delays; (3) implement innovative technologies that enhance safety, security, or efficiency at the border; (4) coordinate projects that improve security and systems efficiencies at ports of entry; (5) facilitate economic development strategies with respect to safety and security; and (6) implement congestion relief and air quality management strategies to improve the environment.

Specifies allocations of any funds appropriated to carry out this Act.

What's happening now September 26, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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