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Support for Green Transportation and Urban Development: New Funds and Policies

This act aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution by supporting public transportation and the development of housing and offices near transit stops. Citizens may benefit from improved access to transport, more affordable housing, cleaner air, and less time spent in traffic.
Key points
Financial support for cities and states to develop public transportation and build housing and offices near transit stops.
Requirement for projects funded by these grants to reduce traffic congestion, emissions, and vehicle miles traveled.
Ensuring that construction workers employed on these projects receive fair wages.
Promoting the construction of affordable housing and commercial spaces for small businesses near public transportation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4609
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4609.

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 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for cities and states to develop public transportation and build housing and offices near transit stops.
  • Requirement for projects funded by these grants to reduce traffic congestion, emissions, and vehicle miles traveled.
  • Ensuring that construction workers employed on these projects receive fair wages.
  • Promoting the construction of affordable housing and commercial spaces for small businesses near public transportation.
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. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-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 2025-12-25.

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.

CATEGORIES

Transport Environment Public Investments