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Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-1659| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (53)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)David J. Taylor (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a competitive grant program to address the critical shortage of parking for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) across the Federal-aid highway system. The primary goal is to enhance highway safety, improve freight movement efficiency, and ensure the well-being of CMV drivers by providing adequate and safe parking options. The Secretary of Transportation will award these grants to eligible entities, including states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments, for projects that provide public parking for CMVs and improve driver safety. Eligible projects are diverse, ranging from constructing new safety rest areas with CMV parking to adding capacity adjacent to private truck stops or freight facilities, and reopening unused government facilities for parking. Grants can also fund capital improvements to existing public parking, initiatives to identify and manage parking availability using intelligent transportation systems , and enhancements to driver personal safety at these facilities. Project selection prioritizes areas with parking shortages, requires consultation with stakeholders, and must demonstrate a likely positive impact on parking availability, freight movement, and highway safety. The bill authorizes $151 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for these grant projects. Funds can be used for both development phase activities and construction, with a strict prohibition on using them for charging or fueling infrastructure. A crucial requirement is that all parking facilities developed or improved with these grants must be publicly accessible and free of charge for commercial motor vehicle drivers. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation is mandated to conduct biennial surveys and assessments, reporting on the availability of adequate parking, the effectiveness of funded projects, and overall progress in addressing the national parking shortage.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6104
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2187
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2367
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6104
    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2187
    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2367
    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-1659| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This bill establishes a competitive grant program to address the critical shortage of parking for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) across the Federal-aid highway system. The primary goal is to enhance highway safety, improve freight movement efficiency, and ensure the well-being of CMV drivers by providing adequate and safe parking options. The Secretary of Transportation will award these grants to eligible entities, including states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments, for projects that provide public parking for CMVs and improve driver safety. Eligible projects are diverse, ranging from constructing new safety rest areas with CMV parking to adding capacity adjacent to private truck stops or freight facilities, and reopening unused government facilities for parking. Grants can also fund capital improvements to existing public parking, initiatives to identify and manage parking availability using intelligent transportation systems , and enhancements to driver personal safety at these facilities. Project selection prioritizes areas with parking shortages, requires consultation with stakeholders, and must demonstrate a likely positive impact on parking availability, freight movement, and highway safety. The bill authorizes $151 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for these grant projects. Funds can be used for both development phase activities and construction, with a strict prohibition on using them for charging or fueling infrastructure. A crucial requirement is that all parking facilities developed or improved with these grants must be publicly accessible and free of charge for commercial motor vehicle drivers. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation is mandated to conduct biennial surveys and assessments, reporting on the availability of adequate parking, the effectiveness of funded projects, and overall progress in addressing the national parking shortage.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6104
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2187
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2367
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6104
    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2187
    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2367
    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (53)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)David J. Taylor (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted