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H.R. 3978 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014

H.R. 3978 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jan 29, 2014, sponsored by Albio Sires with 58 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 29, 2014
Co-sponsors
58
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to make loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities to carry out bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects. Prescribes project eligibility requirements.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Albio Sires (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 29, 2014
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Jan 30, 2014)

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