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.