HR 5896
117th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act
Introduced: November 5, 2021
Introduced by:
DeSaulnier, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Nov 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Nov 5, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act
This bill provides financial incentives to (1) develop low carbon corridors that connect different methods of transportation, including public transportation systems, rail transportation, and roadways; (2) improve public transportation, mobility, and inclusive economic development; (3) develop commercial and residential areas located near public transportation stations that promote affordable housing and affordable commercial space; and (4) develop plans to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.