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HR 5859 118th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Disability assistance Government information and archives Transportation programs funding

Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

Introduced: September 29, 2023 Introduced by: Wilson, Frederica S. Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 29, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 29, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program for protection and advocacy (P&A) systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation. (Each state has a designated P&A system that protects and advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities.) 

The bill directs DOT to select 10 P&A systems to receive five-year grants. Grant recipients must submit an annual report documenting the work they have done to address the barriers to accessing transportation for individuals with disabilities.

Further, DOT must award one grant annually to a national organization with extensive knowledge of P&A systems to provide training and technical assistance to the systems.

What's happening now October 26, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 14 Republican 1