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Prohibition on Federal Funding for Streetcars in Transport Programs

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds from several transportation programs for the procurement, operation, or maintenance of streetcars. This means that cities and states will not be able to use these specific funds for the development or upkeep of streetcar systems, potentially impacting urban transport plans and the availability of certain public transit options.
Key points
Prohibits surface transportation block grant funds from being used for streetcars.
Prohibits congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program funds from being used for streetcars.
Prohibits urbanized area formula grant funds from being used for streetcars.
Prohibits fixed guideway capital investment grant funds from being used for streetcars.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8122
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2022-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Desire for Streetcars Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8122.

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 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits surface transportation block grant funds from being used for streetcars.
  • Prohibits congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program funds from being used for streetcars.
  • Prohibits urbanized area formula grant funds from being used for streetcars.
  • Prohibits fixed guideway capital investment grant funds from being used for streetcars.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

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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