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BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act

USA117th CongressHR-2038| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2021
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (39)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development and Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure and Jobs Act or the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a green transportation infrastructure program to provide competitive grants to states, local governments, and other entities for capital investments in electrified surface transportation infrastructure projects. DOT must select projects that maximize sustainability, including projects that (1) promote the electrification of all public transportation, (2) contribute to climate resilience and mitigation, (3) reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and (4) achieve energy savings and reduce energy usage compared to other eligible projects. Additionally, DOT must prioritize projects that (1) serve a frontline, vulnerable, or disadvantaged community; (2) are located in an area that has experienced high adverse health and environmental impacts on minority and low-income populations; (3) require federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package; or (4) add a new green space or new state or local park units and outdoor recreational areas. Grants issued under the program may not be less than $2 million, with the exception of grants for project planning, preparation, or design, which are not subject to a minimum amount. The federal share of the cost of a project may not exceed 85% for planning, design, and construction purposes and 50% of the operation and maintenance costs of the project for its first 10 years.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Aug 4, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-874
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • August 4, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-874
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-874: BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDams and canalsEmployee leaveEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesInfrastructure developmentLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLand use and conservationMinority healthNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRailroadsRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentState and local financeTransportation programs fundingUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWages and earnings

BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act

USA117th CongressHR-2038| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2021
Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development and Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure and Jobs Act or the BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a green transportation infrastructure program to provide competitive grants to states, local governments, and other entities for capital investments in electrified surface transportation infrastructure projects. DOT must select projects that maximize sustainability, including projects that (1) promote the electrification of all public transportation, (2) contribute to climate resilience and mitigation, (3) reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and (4) achieve energy savings and reduce energy usage compared to other eligible projects. Additionally, DOT must prioritize projects that (1) serve a frontline, vulnerable, or disadvantaged community; (2) are located in an area that has experienced high adverse health and environmental impacts on minority and low-income populations; (3) require federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package; or (4) add a new green space or new state or local park units and outdoor recreational areas. Grants issued under the program may not be less than $2 million, with the exception of grants for project planning, preparation, or design, which are not subject to a minimum amount. The federal share of the cost of a project may not exceed 85% for planning, design, and construction purposes and 50% of the operation and maintenance costs of the project for its first 10 years.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Aug 4, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-874
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • August 4, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-874
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (39)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-874: BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDams and canalsEmployee leaveEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesInfrastructure developmentLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLand use and conservationMinority healthNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRailroadsRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentState and local financeTransportation programs fundingUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWages and earnings