S 1647 · 114th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.(2015-07-15)
Plain Language Summary
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Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act or the DRIVE Act Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) (other than the Mass Transit Account) for FY2016-FY2021 for: certain core federal-aid highway programs, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative expenses. Prescribes obligation ceilings for certain federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs. Requires states to obligate a specified portion of their surface transportation program apportionments for projects for the replacement or rehabilitation of off-National Highway System bridges. Reduces the amount of FHWA administrative funds the Department of Transportation (DOT) must deduct each fiscal year for highway use tax evasion projects. Prescribes requirements for the bundling of two or more similar projects for the replacement or repair of structurally deficient bridge projects. Revises formulae for certain allocations of funds to states for construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities. Makes certain funds available for the National Ferry Database. Revises congestion mitigation and air quality improvement (CMAQ) program requirements. Requires state…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeS. 1647, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
Jul 14, 2015As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on June 23, 2015
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Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican