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Transportation Investments: Safer Roads and Innovations for Citizens

This act allocates significant funds for research and development in surface and multimodal transportation. The goal is to improve road safety, reduce congestion, develop new transportation technologies, and enhance infrastructure resilience to natural disasters. Citizens can expect safer journeys, better road quality, and innovative transportation solutions.
Key points
Increased funding for road safety research and new technologies, potentially leading to fewer accidents and smoother traffic flow.
Establishment of research centers focused on improving transportation infrastructure resilience to extreme weather and natural disasters, enhancing travel safety and reliability.
Development of pilot programs for autonomous trucking and vehicle data analytics, which could streamline freight transport and reduce costs.
Support for universities and research institutions in developing innovative transportation solutions, contributing to technological advancements in the sector.
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Print number: 117_HR_3594
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3594.

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 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for road safety research and new technologies, potentially leading to fewer accidents and smoother traffic flow.
  • Establishment of research centers focused on improving transportation infrastructure resilience to extreme weather and natural disasters, enhancing travel safety and reliability.
  • Development of pilot programs for autonomous trucking and vehicle data analytics, which could streamline freight transport and reduce costs.
  • Support for universities and research institutions in developing innovative transportation solutions, contributing to technological advancements in the sector.
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. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30].

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 2025-12-28.

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