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Grants for Equitable and Green Infrastructure Development in Underserved Communities.

This Act establishes a new grant program managed jointly by the Departments of Transportation and Housing to provide technical assistance to underserved communities. The goal is to help these areas plan and execute transformative, equitable, and environmentally friendly infrastructure projects, potentially leading to better public transit and local development. The program authorizes $100 million annually for project support and additional funds for inter-agency coordination.
Key points
A new grant program offers funding and technical expertise to communities struggling to implement major infrastructure projects.
Funding is intended to support environmentally friendly infrastructure and promote development around transit hubs (transit-oriented development).
The Departments of Transportation and Housing will coordinate closely to ensure projects are equitable and address housing needs.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8486
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Process start date: 2024-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Thriving Communities Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8486.

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 2024-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new grant program offers funding and technical expertise to communities struggling to implement major infrastructure projects.
  • Funding is intended to support environmentally friendly infrastructure and promote development around transit hubs (transit-oriented development).
  • The Departments of Transportation and Housing will coordinate closely to ensure projects are equitable and address housing needs.
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. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35].

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.

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Transport Public Investments Local Government