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Safer Rural Roads: Funding for High-Risk Rural Road Safety Improvements.

This act establishes a grant program to improve safety on high-risk rural roads. It allocates $750 million for safety improvement projects, with a portion going directly to Indian Tribes and the remainder to states, focusing on areas with populations up to 50,000. Citizens can expect safer roads in their rural communities.
Key points
$750 million will be dedicated to improving safety on dangerous rural roads.
Indian Tribes will receive $150 million for safety improvement projects on their roads.
The remaining $600 million will be distributed to states, prioritizing rural areas with populations up to 50,000.
Projects can be 100% federally funded, reducing the burden on local budgets.
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Print number: 117_S_1763
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

High Risk Rural Roads Safety Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1763.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • $750 million will be dedicated to improving safety on dangerous rural roads.
  • Indian Tribes will receive $150 million for safety improvement projects on their roads.
  • The remaining $600 million will be distributed to states, prioritizing rural areas with populations up to 50,000.
  • Projects can be 100% federally funded, reducing the burden on local budgets.
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 Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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