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Support for Small Transport Businesses: Cheaper Government Vehicles

This new act aims to support small businesses providing ground transportation services, such as taxis or medical transport. It will allow these businesses to purchase surplus government vehicles at lower prices, potentially reducing their operating costs and influencing service prices for citizens. The act also mandates donating a portion of these vehicles to non-profit organizations.
Key points
Small ground transportation businesses (taxis, shuttles, limousines, medical transport) will gain preferential access to purchase surplus government vehicles.
Vehicles will be sold at a lower price (cost minus depreciation or open market value), potentially reducing operating costs for these businesses.
Businesses must use purchased vehicles for transportation services for at least two years and donate one out of every five vehicles to local non-profit organizations after use.
The program aims to support local transportation services and may improve transportation accessibility for citizens.
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Print number: 118_HR_7548
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Business Transportation Investment Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7548.

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 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small ground transportation businesses (taxis, shuttles, limousines, medical transport) will gain preferential access to purchase surplus government vehicles.
  • Vehicles will be sold at a lower price (cost minus depreciation or open market value), potentially reducing operating costs for these businesses.
  • Businesses must use purchased vehicles for transportation services for at least two years and donate one out of every five vehicles to local non-profit organizations after use.
  • The program aims to support local transportation services and may improve transportation accessibility for citizens.
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. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Transport Economy