Moving Forward Act
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| Long title | To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. |
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| Enacted by | the 116th United States Congress |
| Sponsored by | Peter DeFazio (D-OR) |
| Number of co-sponsors | 129 |
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The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) was a bill introduced in the 116th Congress. It was a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that included money for roads, bridges, railways, school buildings, expansion of broadband internet access, and replacement of lead water pipes.[1][2] The bill also promotes electric vehicles and incentivizes the development of renewable energy on public lands.[3][4] Other provisions in the bill attempt to modernize the USPS, and create postal service vehicles that have zero emissions.[4] The bill also expands certain bonds and tax credits.[4]
References
- ^ Nilsen, Ella (2021-03-29). "Joe Biden's coming infrastructure push, explained". Vox. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ "House Passes Historic Tlaib Amendment Requiring Full Replacement of Lead Water Pipes". Representative Rashida Tlaib. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ Blanco, Sebastian. "Moving Forward Act Is A $1.5 Trillion Congressional Bill That Loves Electric Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ a b c "House Democrats Release Text of H.R. 2, a Transformational Infrastructure Bill to Create Jobs and Rebuild America | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure". transportation.house.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-25.