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Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

Introduced: January 21, 2021 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas.

The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.

DOT must also carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary, middle, and high schools.

What's happening now February 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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