Senate Committee Meeting on Transportation Infrastructure and Federal Leases

Original title: BUSINESS MEETING

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The committee advanced legislation authorizing $287 billion in federal highway and bridge funding over five years, which sets the framework for national transportation spending and infrastructure projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State Departments of Transportation

These agencies receive the majority of the $287 billion in highway and bridge funding authorized by the bill.

Federal Agencies (USDA, SSA, Treasury)

These agencies are subject to new lease agreements or facility alterations approved by the committee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works met on July 30, 2019, to debate and vote on major transportation infrastructure legislation and several federal building lease resolutions. The committee considered S. 2302, a $287 billion highway funding bill, and S. 1992, which seeks to repeal a $7.6 billion of highway funds.

Key Facts

The committee considered S. 2302, which authorizes $287 billion from the Highway Trust Fund over 5 years.
90% of the $287 billion in S. 2302 is designated for roads and bridges.
The committee considered S. 1992, which proposes to repeal a $7.6 billion rescission of Federal Aid Highway Program contract authority.
The committee reviewed six General Services Administration (GSA) resolutions regarding building leases and alterations.
GSA resolutions included lease approvals for the Department of Agriculture (DC), Social Security Administration (VA), and the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service (WV).
GSA resolutions included alterations for seismic mitigation and consolidated activities programs in various buildings.
Amendments to S. 2302 were proposed regarding PROTECT grant set-asides, marine highway corridors, self-driving vehicle impact studies, invasive plant programs, and surface transportation funding alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of S. 2302?

It is the 'America's Transportation Infrastructure Act,' which authorizes $287 billion in funding for roads and bridges over five years.

What does S. 1992 do?

It aims to repeal a $7.6 billion (cancellation) of funds previously allocated to the Federal Aid Highway Program.

What kind of building projects were approved?

The committee reviewed resolutions for lease agreements for the Department of Agriculture, Social Security Administration, and the Treasury, as well as seismic and facility upgrades.