Moving Forward Act Explained

Congress:116
Fullname:To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Introduceddate:June 11, 2020
Sponsored By:Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
Number Of Co-Sponsors:129
Committees:Transportation and Infrastructure
Passedbody1:House of Representatives
Passeddate1:July 1, 2020
Passedvote1:233-188

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. The bill also expands certain bonds and tax credits.

Notes and References

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