Moving Forward Act

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Moving Forward Act
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Long titleTo authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Enacted bythe 116th United States Congress
Sponsored by Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
Number of co-sponsors129
Legislative history

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

  1. Nilsen, Ella (2021-03-29). "Joe Biden's coming infrastructure push, explained". Vox. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  2. "House Passes Historic Tlaib Amendment Requiring Full Replacement of Lead Water Pipes". Representative Rashida Tlaib. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  3. Blanco, Sebastian. "Moving Forward Act Is A $1.5 Trillion Congressional Bill That Loves Electric Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. 1 2 3 "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.