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Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act: New Spaces and Grants

This act aims to increase the number of safe parking spaces for truck drivers across the U.S. New grants will fund the construction of new parking facilities and improvements to existing ones, enhancing road safety and working conditions for drivers. Citizens may experience improved traffic flow and safety on highways.
Key points
Creation of new public parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles and improvement of existing facilities.
Grant program for states and local governments to build and upgrade truck parking facilities.
Prohibition on charging fees to drivers for using parking facilities constructed or improved with these funds.
Regular reports assessing parking availability and program effectiveness, made publicly available.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1659
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1659.

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 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of new public parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles and improvement of existing facilities.
  • Grant program for states and local governments to build and upgrade truck parking facilities.
  • Prohibition on charging fees to drivers for using parking facilities constructed or improved with these funds.
  • Regular reports assessing parking availability and program effectiveness, made publicly available.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12].

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 2025-12-22.

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