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Neighborhood Restoration Program: Removing Transport Barriers and Community Development

This act establishes a program to help communities remove or retrofit transportation barriers like highways or railways that hinder daily life. The goal is to improve connectivity, health, and economic development in affected areas, with an emphasis on community engagement and preventing displacement. The program offers various grants for planning, education, and project implementation.
Key points
Funding for projects that remove or retrofit transportation barriers (e.g., highways, railways) dividing communities.
Support for communities in planning and implementing projects to improve mobility, access to services, and economic development.
Priority for environmental justice communities, with requirements for community engagement and anti-displacement policies.
Mandatory payment of prevailing wages to workers on construction projects (Davis-Bacon Act).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2859
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Neighborhoods and Strengthening Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for projects that remove or retrofit transportation barriers (e.g., highways, railways) dividing communities.
  • Support for communities in planning and implementing projects to improve mobility, access to services, and economic development.
  • Priority for environmental justice communities, with requirements for community engagement and anti-displacement policies.
  • Mandatory payment of prevailing wages to workers on construction projects (Davis-Bacon Act).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Public Investments Environment