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119-hr-2167119th Congress
Transportation Equity Act
Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
In Committee
Summary
Creates a Transportation Equity Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Transportation on national metrics and how transportation affects economic opportunity, connectivity, and community revitalization. The committee would have 9-15 members from diverse backgrounds, meet at least twice a year in ADA-accessible public spaces, and include a full-time federal Designated Federal Officer to run meetings and keep public records.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal panel to guide fair transportation
This bill would set up a Transportation Equity Advisory Committee within 120 days to advise the Transportation Secretary, with 9 to 15 members from community, Tribal, government, industry, and academic groups. Members would serve 2-year terms, with up to two reappointments; missing three meetings in a row could lead to removal. The committee would meet at least twice a year (no more than 9 months apart) in ADA-compliant public rooms that fit at least 100 people. DOT would fund and support the panel, with a full-time federal employee coordinating it. It would follow federal advisory committee rules (except section 14), post notices 15 days ahead, and keep records public.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
FL • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
GA • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
IN • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/14/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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