S.942 - Transportation Infrastructure Grants and Economic Reinvestment Act

A bill to provide for improved investment in national transportation infrastructure. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to provide for improved investment in national transportation infrastructure. as introduced.
  • Short: Transportation Infrastructure Grants and Economic Reinvestment Act as introduced.

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5/10/2011--Introduced.Transportation Infrastructure Grants and Economic Reinvestment Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a national infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants (of $10-$500 million), secured loans, and loan guarantees to a st
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5/10/2011--Introduced.Transportation Infrastructure Grants and Economic Reinvestment Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a national infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants (of $10-$500 million), secured loans, and loan guarantees to a state, local government, or transit agency for eligible transportation projects (including highway or bridge, public transportation, passenger or freight rail transportation, and port infrastructure projects) that would have a significant beneficial impact on a state, metropolitan area, region, or the United States. Requires the Secretary to give grant priority to eligible projects that require a contribution of federal funds to complete an overall financing package for such projects. Sets aside at least 20% of funds for grants for eligible projects located in rural areas.

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