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(2) BROADBAND.—The term ‘‘broadband’’ has 
the meaning given the term ‘‘advanced telecommuni-
cations capability’’ in section 706 of the Tele-
communications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 1302). 
(3) 
BROADBAND
CONDUIT.—The 
term 
‘‘broadband conduit’’ means a conduit or innerduct 
for fiber optic cables (or successor technology of 
greater quality and speed) that supports the provi-
sion of broadband. 
(4) BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE.—The term 
‘‘broadband infrastructure’’ means any buried or un-
derground facility and any wireless or wireline con-
nection that enables the provision of broadband. 
(5) 
BROADBAND
PROVIDER.—The 
term 
‘‘broadband provider’’ means an entity that provides 
broadband to any person, including, with respect to 
such entity— 
(A) a corporation, company, association, 
firm, partnership, nonprofit organization, or 
any other private entity; 
(B) a State or local broadband provider; 
(C) an Indian Tribe; and 
(D) a partnership between any of the enti-
ties described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and 
(C). 
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(6) 
COVERED
HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION 
PROJECT.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘‘covered 
highway construction project’’ means, without 
regard to ownership of a highway, a project 
funded under title 23, United States Code, and 
administered by a State department of trans-
portation to construct a new highway or an ad-
ditional lane for an existing highway, to recon-
struct an existing highway, or new construction, 
including construction of a paved shoulder. 
(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘covered 
highway construction project’’ excludes any 
project— 
(i) awarded before the date on which 
regulations required under subsection (b) 
take effect; 
(ii) that does not include work beyond 
the edge of pavement or current paved 
shoulder; 
(iii) that is less than a mile in length; 
or 
(iv) that is— 
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(I) a project primarily for resur-
facing, restoration, rehabilitation, or 
maintenance; 
(II) a bicycle, pedestrian, trans-
portation alternatives, sidewalk, rec-
reational trails, or safe routes to 
school project; 
(III) an operational improvement 
(as such term is defined in section 
101 of title 23, United States Code); 
(IV) a project primarily to install 
signage; or 
(V) a culvert project. 
(7) DIG ONCE REQUIREMENT.—The term ‘‘dig 
once requirement’’ means a requirement designed to 
reduce the cost and accelerate the deployment of 
broadband by minimizing the number and scale of 
repeated excavations for the installation and mainte-
nance of broadband conduit or broadband infrastruc-
ture in rights-of-way. 
(8) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ 
has the meaning given such term in section 4(e) of 
the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assist-
ance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)). 
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(9) NTIA ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘NTIA 
Administrator’’ means the Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for Communications and Information. 
(10) PROJECT.—The term ‘‘project’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101 of title 23, 
United States Code. 
(11) 
SECRETARY.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretary’’ 
means the Secretary of Transportation. 
(12) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ has the mean-
ing given such term in section 401 of title 23, 
United States Code. 
(13) STATE
OR
LOCAL
BROADBAND
PRO-
VIDER.—The term ‘‘State or local broadband pro-
vider’’ means a State or political subdivision thereof, 
or any agency, authority, or instrumentality of a 
State or political subdivision thereof, that provides 
broadband to any person or facilitates the provision 
of broadband to any person in such State. 
(b) DIG ONCE REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 12 
months after the date of enactment of this Act, to facili-
tate the installation of broadband infrastructure, the Sec-
retary shall issue such regulations as may be necessary 
to ensure that each State that receives funds under chap-
ter 1 of title 23, United States Code, complies with the 
following provisions: 
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(1) BROADBAND PLANNING AND NOTICE.—The 
State department of transportation, in consultation 
with appropriate State agencies, shall— 
(A) review existing State broadband plans, 
including existing dig once requirements of the 
State, 
municipal 
governments 
incorporated 
under State law, and Indian tribes within the 
State, to determine opportunities to coordinate 
covered highway construction projects occurring 
within or across highway rights-of-way with 
planned broadband infrastructure projects; 
(B) identify a broadband coordinator, who 
may have additional responsibilities in the State 
department of transportation or in another 
State agency, that is responsible for facilitating 
the broadband infrastructure right-of-way ef-
forts within the State; and 
(C) establish a process— 
(i) for the registration of broadband 
providers that seek to be included in the 
advance notification of, and opportunity to 
participate in, broadband infrastructure 
right-of-way facilitation efforts within the 
State; and 
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(ii) 
to 
electronically 
notify 
all 
broadband 
providers 
registered 
under 
clause (i)— 
(I) of the State transportation 
improvement program on at least an 
annual basis; and 
(II) of covered highway construc-
tion projects within the highway right- 
of-way for which Federal funding is 
expected to be obligated in the subse-
quent fiscal year. 
(2) COORDINATION AND COMPLIANCE.— 
(A) MOBILE NOW ACT.—A State depart-
ment of transportation shall be considered to 
meet the requirements of subparagraphs (B) 
and (C) of paragraph (1) if such State depart-
ment of transportation has been determined to 
be in compliance with the requirements estab-
lished under section 607 of division P of the 
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (47 
U.S.C. 1504). 
(B) WEBSITE.—A State department of 
transportation shall be considered to meet the 
requirements of paragraph (1)(C) if the State 
publishes on a public website— 
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(i) the State transportation improve-
ment program on at least an annual basis; 
and 
(ii) 
covered 
highway 
construction 
projects within the highway right-of-way 
for which Federal funding is expected to be 
obligated in the subsequent fiscal year. 
(C) COORDINATION.—The State depart-
ment of transportation, in consultation with ap-
propriate State agencies, shall by rule or regu-
lation establish a process for a broadband pro-
vider to commit to installing broadband conduit 
or broadband infrastructure as part of any cov-
ered highway construction project. 
(D) APPROPRIATE
STATE
AGENCY.—In 
lieu of the State department of transportation, 
at the discretion of the State, an appropriate 
State agency, in consultation with the State de-
partment of transportation, may carry out the 
requirements of paragraph (1). 
(3) REQUIRED INSTALLATION OF BROADBAND 
CONDUIT.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The State department 
of transportation shall install broadband con-
duit, in accordance with this paragraph (except 
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as described in subparagraph (F)), as part of 
any covered highway construction project, un-
less a broadband provider has committed to in-
stall broadband conduit or broadband infra-
structure as part of such project in a process 
described under paragraph (2)(C). 
(B) INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS.—In 
installing broadband conduit or broadband in-
frastructure as part of a covered highway con-
struction project, the State department of 
transportation shall ensure that— 
(i) installation pursuant to this para-
graph of broadband conduit, broadband in-
frastructure, and means or points of access 
to such conduit or infrastructure (such as 
poles, hand holes, manholes, pull tape, or 
ducts) shall provide for the current and fu-
ture safe operation of the traveled way, is 
consistent with part 645 of title 23, Code 
of Federal Regulations, and any accommo-
dation policies of the State under such 
part to reasonably enable deployment of 
such conduit, infrastructure, and means or 
points of access, and any Damage Preven-
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tion and Underground Facilities Protection 
or related requirements of the State; 
(ii) 
an 
appropriate 
number 
of 
broadband conduits, as determined in con-
sultation with the appropriate State agen-
cies, are installed along the right-of-way of 
a covered highway construction project to 
accommodate 
multiple 
broadband 
pro-
viders, with consideration given to the 
availability of existing broadband conduits; 
(iii) the size of each broadband con-
duit is consistent with industry best prac-
tices, consistent with the requirements of 
part 645 of title 23, Code of Federal Regu-
lations, and sufficient to accommodate an-
ticipated demand, as determined in con-
sultation with the appropriate State agen-
cies; 
(iv) any hand holes and manholes nec-
essary for fiber access and pulling with re-
spect to such conduit are placed at inter-
vals consistent with standards determined 
in consultation with the appropriate State 
agencies (which may differ by type of road, 
topologies, and rurality) the requirements 
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of part 645 of title 23, Code of Federal 
Regulations, and other applicable safety re-
quirements; 
(v) each broadband conduit installed 
pursuant to this paragraph includes a pull 
tape and is capable of supporting fiber 
optic cable placement techniques consistent 
with best practices and the requirements of 
part 645 of title 23, Code of Federal Regu-
lations; 
(vi) broadband conduit is placed at a 
depth consistent with requirements of the 
covered highway construction project and 
best practices and that, in determining the 
depth of placement, consideration is given 
to the location of existing utilities and 
cable separation requirements of State and 
local electrical codes; and 
(vii) installation of broadband conduit 
shall not preclude the installation of other 
specific socially, environmentally, or eco-
nomically beneficial uses of the right-of- 
way, such as planned energy transmission 
or renewable energy generation projects. 
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(C) PROGRAMMATIC REVIEW.—The State 
department of transportation may make deter-
minations on the implementation of the require-
ments described in subparagraph (B) on a pro-
grammatic basis. 
(D) ACCESS.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The State depart-
ment of transportation shall ensure that 
any requesting broadband provider has ac-
cess to each broadband conduit installed by 
the State pursuant to this paragraph, on a 
competitively 
neutral 
and 
nondiscrim-
inatory basis and in accordance with State 
permitting, licensing, leasing, or other 
similar laws and regulations. 
(ii) SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL USE.—The 
installation of broadband conduit as part 
of a covered highway construction project 
shall be considered a socially-beneficial use 
of the right-of-way under section 156(b) of 
title 23, United States Code. 
(iii) IN-KIND
COMPENSATION.—The 
State department of transportation may 
negotiate in-kind compensation with any 
broadband provider requesting access to 
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broadband conduit installed under the pro-
visions of this paragraph. 
(iv) SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS.—The 
State department of transportation shall 
provide for a process for a broadband pro-
vider to safely access to the highway right- 
of-way during installation and on-going 
maintenance of the broadband conduit and 
broadband infrastructure, including a traf-
fic control safety plan. 
(v) COMMUNICATION.—A broadband 
provider with access to the conduit in-
stalled pursuant to this subsection shall 
notify, and receive permission from, the 
relevant agencies of State responsible for 
the installation of such broadband conduit 
prior to accessing any highway or highway 
right-of-way, in accordance with applicable 
Federal requirements. 
(E) TREATMENT OF PROJECTS.—Notwith-
standing any other provision of law, broadband 
conduit and broadband infrastructure installa-
tion projects installed by a State under this 
paragraph shall comply with section 113(a) of 
title 23, United States Code. 
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egories of projects excluded under this 
subparagraph. 
(II) NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF AC-
TION.—The waiver determination de-
scribed under this paragraph shall be 
final and conclusive. Nothing in this 
section shall provide a private right or 
cause of action to challenge such de-
termination in any court of law. 
(4) PRIORITY.—If a State provides for the in-
stallation of broadband infrastructure or broadband 
conduit in the right-of-way of a covered highway 
construction project, the State department of trans-
portation, along with appropriate State agencies, 
shall carry out appropriate measures to ensure that 
an existing broadband provider is afforded access 
that is non-discriminatory, competitively neutral, 
and equal in opportunity, as compared to other 
broadband providers, with respect to the program 
under this subsection. 
(c) 
GUIDANCE
FOR
THE
INSTALLATION
OF 
BROADBAND CONDUIT.—The Secretary, in consultation 
with the NTIA Administrator, shall issue guidance for 
best practices related to the installation of broadband con-
duit as described in subsection (b)(2) and of conduit and 
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similar infrastructure for intelligent transportation sys-
tems (as such term is defined in section 501 of title 23, 
United States Code) that may utilize broadband conduit 
installed pursuant to subsection (b)(2). 
(d) CONSULTATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—In issuing regulations re-
quired by this subsection or to implement any part 
of this section, the Secretary shall consult— 
(A) the NTIA Administrator; 
(B) the Federal Communications Commis-
sion; 
(C) State departments of transportation; 
(D) appropriate State agencies; 
(E) agencies of local governments respon-
sible for transportation and rights-of-way, utili-
ties, and telecommunications and broadband; 
(F) Indian tribes; 
(G) broadband providers; and 
(H) manufacturers of optical fiber, con-
duit, pull tape, and related items. 
(2) BROADBAND USERS.—The Secretary shall 
ensure that the entities consulted under subpara-
graphs (C) through (F) of paragraph (1) include en-
tities that have expertise with rural areas and popu-
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lations with limited access to broadband infrastruc-
ture. 
(3) BROADBAND
PROVIDERS.—The Secretary 
shall ensure that the entities consulted under sub-
paragraph (G) of paragraph (1) include entities that 
provide broadband to rural areas and populations 
with limited access to broadband infrastructure. 
(4) CONSULTING SMALL MUNICIPALITIES.—The 
Secretary shall ensure that the agencies of local gov-
ernments consulted under subparagraph (E) of para-
graph (1) include rural areas, specifically agencies of 
local governments with populations less than 50,000. 
(e) OVERSIGHT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall periodi-
cally review compliance with the regulations issued 
pursuant to this section and ensure that State waiv-
er determinations are consistent with such regula-
tions. 
(2) EFFICIENT REVIEW.—The review described 
under paragraph (1) may be carried out through the 
risk-based stewardship and oversight program de-
scribed under section 106(g) of title 23, United 
States Code. 
(3) EFFECT OF SUBSECTION.—Nothing in this 
subsection shall affect or discharge any oversight re-
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sponsibility of the Secretary specifically provided for 
under title 23, United States Code, or any other 
Federal law. 
(f) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.— 
(1) APPLICABILITY.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The portion of the reg-
ulation issued pursuant to subsection (b) relat-
ing to the provisions under paragraph (3) of 
such subsection shall not take effect until a 
source of dedicated funding for the installation 
and long term maintenance of broadband con-
duit described in subsection (g)(2) is estab-
lished. 
(B) APPLICABILITY
DATE.—Paragraphs 
(2) through (4) of subsection (b) and subsection 
(d) shall apply only to covered highway con-
struction projects for which Federal obligations 
or expenditures are initially approved on or 
after the date on which regulations required 
under this subsection take effect. 
(2) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.— 
(A) STATE
LAW.—Nothing in this sub-
section shall be construed to require a State to 
install or allow the installation of broadband 
conduit or broadband infrastructure— 
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(i) that is otherwise inconsistent with 
what is allowable under State law; or 
(ii) where the State lacks the author-
ity for such installation, such as any prop-
erty right or easement necessary for such 
installation. 
(B) NO REQUIREMENT FOR INSTALLATION 
OF MOBILE SERVICES EQUIPMENT.—Nothing in 
this section shall be construed to require a 
State, a municipal government incorporated 
under State law, or an Indian Tribe to install 
or allow for the installation of equipment essen-
tial for the provision of commercial mobile serv-
ices (as defined in section 332(d) of the Com-
munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 332(d))) 
or commercial mobile data service (as defined in 
section 6001 of the Middle Class Tax Relief 
and Job Creation Act of 2012 (47 U.S.C. 
1401)), other than broadband conduit and asso-
ciated 
equipment 
described 
in 
paragraph 
(3)(B). 
(3) RELATION TO STATE DIG ONCE REQUIRE-
MENTS.—Nothing in subsections (b), (c), (d), or (e) 
or any regulations issued pursuant to subsection (b) 
shall be construed to alter or supersede any provi-
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sion of a State law or regulation that provides for 
a dig once requirement that includes similar or more 
stringent requirements to the provisions of sub-
sections (b), (c), (d), or (e) and any regulations pro-
mulgated under subsection (b). 
(g) DIG ONCE FUNDING TASK FORCE.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary and the 
NTIA Administrator shall jointly establish an inde-
pendent task force on funding the nationwide dig 
once requirement described in this section to be 
known as the ‘‘Dig Once Funding Task Force’’ 
(hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Task Force’’). 
(2) DUTIES.—The duties of the Task Force 
shall be to— 
(A) estimate the annual cost for imple-
menting, administering, and maintaining a na-
tionwide dig once requirement; 
(B) propose and evaluate options for fund-
ing a nationwide dig once requirement described 
in this section that includes— 
(i) a discussion of the role and poten-
tial share of costs of— 
(I) the Federal Government; 
(II) State and local governments 
and Indian tribes; and 
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(III) broadband providers install-
ing broadband conduit or broadband 
infrastructure under this section; 
(ii) consideration of the role of exist-
ing dig once requirements on States, local 
governments, and Indian tribes and the 
role of private broadband investment, with 
a goal to not discourage or disincentivize 
such dig once requirements or such invest-
ment; and 
(iii) evaluating the appropriate entity 
or entities responsible for maintaining the 
broadband infrastructure and conduit in-
stalled pursuant to a dig once requirement; 
and 
(C) propose a cost-based model fee sched-
ule for a State to charge a broadband provider 
to access and use conduit installed by such 
State pursuant to this section that— 
(i) shall consider costs (including ad-
ministrative costs) associated with installa-
tion and long-term maintenance of the 
broadband conduit installed pursuant to 
this section; 
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(ii) may vary by topography, location, 
type of road, rurality, and other factors; 
and 
(iii) may consider financial and mar-
ket incentives for expanding broadband in-
frastructure. 
(3) REPORTS.— 
(A) INTERIM
REPORT
AND
BRIEFING.— 
Not later than 9 months after the appointment 
of Members to the Task Force under paragraph 
(4)(D), the Task Force shall— 
(i) submit to Congress an interim re-
port on the findings of the Task Force; 
and 
(ii) provide briefings for Congress on 
the findings of the Task Force. 
(B) FINAL
REPORT.—Not later than 3 
months after the submission of the interim re-
port under subparagraph (A), the Task Force 
shall submit to Congress a final report on the 
findings of the Task Force. 
(4) MEMBERS.— 
(A) APPOINTMENTS.—The Task Force 
shall consist of 14 members, comprising— 
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(i) 2 co-chairs described in subpara-
graph (B); 
(ii) 6 members jointly appointed by 
the Speaker and minority leader of the 
House of Representatives, in consultation 
with the respective Chairs and Ranking 
Members of— 
(I) the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure of the 
House of Representatives; 
(II) the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce of the House of Rep-
resentatives; and 
(III) the Committee on Appro-
priations of the House of Representa-
tives; and 
(iii) 6 members jointly appointed by 
the majority leader and minority leader of 
the Senate, in consultation with the respec-
tive Chairs and Ranking Members of the— 
(I) the Committee on Environ-
ment and Public Works of the Senate; 
(II) the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate; and 
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(III) the Committee on Appro-
priations of the Senate. 
(B) CO-CHAIRS.—The Task Force shall be 
co-chaired by the Secretary and the NTIA Ad-
ministrator, or the designees of the Secretary 
and NTIA Administrator. 
(C) COMPOSITION.—The Task Force shall 
include at least— 
(i) 1 representative from a State de-
partment of transportation; 
(ii) 1 representative from a local gov-
ernment; 
(iii) 1 representative from an Indian 
tribe; 
(iv) 
representative 
from 
a 
broadband provider; 
(v) 1 representative from a State or 
local broadband provider; 
(vi) 1 representative from a labor 
union; and 
(vii) 1 representative from a public in-
terest organization. 
(D) APPOINTMENT
DEADLINE.—Members 
shall be appointed to the Task Force not later 
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than 60 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act. 
(E) TERMS.—Members shall be appointed 
for the life of the Task Force. A vacancy in the 
Task Force shall not affect the powers of the 
Task Force and the vacancy shall be filled in 
the same manner as the initial appointment was 
made. 
(5) CONSULTATIONS.—In carrying out the du-
ties required under this subsection, the Task Force 
shall consult, at a minimum— 
(A) the Federal Communications Commis-
sion; 
(B) agencies of States including— 
(i) State departments of transpor-
tation; and 
(ii) appropriate State agencies; 
(C) agencies of local governments respon-
sible for transportation and rights-of-way, utili-
ties, and telecommunications and broadband; 
(D) Indian tribes; 
(E) broadband providers and other tele-
communications providers; 
(F) labor unions; and 
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(G) State or local broadband providers and 
Indian tribes that act as broadband providers. 
(6) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.— 
(A) EXPENSES FOR NON-FEDERAL MEM-
BERS.—Non-Federal members of the Task 
Force shall be allowed travel expenses, includ-
ing per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates au-
thorized for employees under subchapter I of 
chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while 
away from the homes or regular places of busi-
ness of such members in the performance of 
services for the Task Force. 
(B) STAFF.—Staff of the Task Force shall 
comprise detailees with relevant expertise from 
the Department of Transportation and the Na-
tional Telecommunications and Information Ad-
ministration, or another Federal agency that 
the co-chairpersons consider appropriate, with 
the consent of the head of the Federal agency, 
and such detailees shall retain the rights, sta-
tus, and privileges of the regular employment of 
such detailees without interruption. 
(C) ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANCE.—The 
Secretary and NTIA Administrator shall pro-
vide to the Task Force on a reimbursable basis 
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administrative support and other services for 
the performance of the functions of the Task 
Force. 
(7) TERMINATION.—The Task Force shall ter-
minate not later than 90 days after submission of 
the final report required under paragraph (3)(B). 
SEC. 1604. STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. 
(a) STUDY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of Transportation and the Administrator shall 
seek to enter into an agreement with the Transpor-
tation Research Board of the National Academy of 
Sciences to under which the Transportation Re-
search Board shall conduct a study— 
(A) to estimate pollutant loads from 
stormwater runoff from highways and pedes-
trian facilities eligible for assistance under title 
23, United States Code, to inform the develop-
ment of appropriate total maximum daily load 
requirements; 
(B) to provide recommendations (including 
recommended revisions to existing laws and reg-
ulations) regarding the evaluation and selection 
by State departments of transportation of po-
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tential stormwater management and total max-
imum daily load compliance strategies within a 
watershed, including environmental restoration 
and pollution abatement carried out under sec-
tion 328 of title 23, United States Code; 
(C) to examine the potential for the Sec-
retary to assist State departments of transpor-
tation in carrying out and communicating 
stormwater management practices for highways 
and pedestrian facilities that are eligible for as-
sistance under title 23, United States Code, 
through information-sharing agreements, data-
base assistance, or an administrative platform 
to provide the information described in sub-
paragraphs (A) and (B) to entities issued per-
mits under the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and 
(D) to examine the benefit of concen-
trating stormwater retrofits in impaired water-
sheds and selecting such retrofits according to 
a process that depends on a watershed manage-
ment plan developed in accordance with section 
319 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 
(33 U.S.C. 1329). 
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(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In conducting the study 
under the agreement entered into pursuant to para-
graph (1), the Transportation Research Board 
shall— 
(A) review and supplement, as appropriate, 
the methodologies examined and recommended 
in the 2019 report of the National Academies 
of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine titled 
‘‘Approaches for Determining and Complying 
with TMDL Requirements Related to Roadway 
Stormwater Runoff’’; 
(B) consult with— 
(i) the Secretary of Transportation; 
(ii) the Secretary of Agriculture; 
(iii) the Administrator; 
(iv) the Secretary of the Army, acting 
through the Chief of Engineers; and 
(v) State departments of Transpor-
tation; and 
(C) solicit input from— 
(i) stakeholders with experience in im-
plementing stormwater management prac-
tices for projects; and 
(ii) 
educational 
and 
technical 
stormwater management groups. 
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(3) REPORT.—In carrying out the agreement 
entered into pursuant to paragraph (1), not later 
than 18 months after the date of enactment of this 
Act, the Transportation Research Board shall sub-
mit to the Secretary of Transportation, the Adminis-
trator, the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives, and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate a report describing the results of the study. 
(b) STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 
REPORTS.— 
(1) REISSUANCE.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Adminis-
trator shall update and reissue the best management 
practices reports to reflect new information and ad-
vancements in stormwater management. 
(2) UPDATES.—Not less frequently than once 
every 5 years after the date on which the Secretary 
reissues the best management practices reports 
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall update and 
reissue the best management practices reports, un-
less the contents of the best management practices 
reports have been incorporated (including by ref-
erence) into applicable regulations of the Secretary. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis-
trator’’ means the Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. 
(2) 
BEST
MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
RE-
PORTS.—The term ‘‘best management practices re-
ports’’ means— 
(A) the 2014 report sponsored by the De-
partment of Transportation titled ‘‘Determining 
the State of the Practice in Data Collection and 
Performance Measurement of Stormwater Best 
Management 
Practices’’ 
(FHWA–HEP–16– 
021); and 
(B) the 2000 report sponsored by the De-
partment of Transportation titled ‘‘Stormwater 
Best Management Practices in an Ultra-Urban 
Setting: Selection and Monitoring’’. 
(3) TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD.—The term 
‘‘total maximum daily load’’ has the meaning given 
such term in section 130.2 of title 40, Code of Fed-
eral Regulations (or successor regulations). 
SEC. 1605. PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT- 
OF-WAY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Architectural and 
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board under the au-
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thority of section 502(b)(3) of the Rehabilitation Act of 
1973 (29 U.S.C. 792(b)(3)), shall publish final accessi-
bility guidelines setting forth minimum standards for pe-
destrian facilities in the public right-of-way, including 
shared use paths. 
(b) ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS.—Not later than 
180 days after the establishment of the guidelines pursu-
ant to subsection (a), the Secretary and Attorney General 
shall issue such regulations as are necessary to adopt such 
guidelines. 
SEC. 1606. HIGHWAY FORMULA MODERNIZATION REPORT. 
(a) HIGHWAY FORMULA MODERNIZATION STUDY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transpor-
tation, in consultation with the State departments of 
transportation and representatives of local govern-
ments (including metropolitan planning organiza-
tions), shall conduct a highway formula moderniza-
tion study to assess the method and data used to ap-
portion Federal-aid highway funds under subsections 
(b) and (c) of section 104 of title 23, United States 
Code, and issue recommendations on such method 
and data. 
(2) ASSESSMENT.—The highway formula mod-
ernization study required under paragraph (1) shall 
include an assessment of, based on the latest avail-
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able data, whether the apportionment method under 
such section results in— 
(A) an equitable distribution of funds 
based on the estimated tax payments attrib-
utable to— 
(i) highway users in the State that are 
paid into the Highway Trust Fund; and 
(ii) individuals in the State that are 
paid to the Treasury, based on contribu-
tions to the Highway Trust Fund from the 
general fund of the Treasury; and 
(B) the achievement of the goals described 
in section 101(b)(3) of title 23, United States 
Code. 
(3) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out the as-
sessment under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall 
consider the following: 
(A) The factors described in sections 
104(b), 104(f)(2), 104(h)(2), 130(f), and 
144(e) of title 23, United States Code, as in ef-
fect on the date of enactment of SAFETEA– 
LU (Public Law 109–59). 
(B) The availability and accuracy of data 
necessary to calculate formula apportionments 
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under the factors described in subparagraph 
(A). 
(C) The measures established under sec-
tion 150 of title 23, United States Code, and 
whether such measures are appropriate for con-
sideration as formula apportionment factors. 
(D) The results of the CMAQ formula 
modernization study required under subsection 
(b). 
(E) Inclusion of the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico in the apportionment under sub-
sections (b) and (c) of section 104 of such title, 
including an estimate of the anticipated con-
tributions to the Highway Trust Fund from the 
citizens of Puerto Rico if Puerto Rico was sub-
ject to applicable highway user fees. 
(F) A needs-based assessment of the share 
of Federal-aid highway funds that should be 
made available to the territories described 
under section 165(c) of such title and a review 
of the current administrative distribution of 
such funds among the territories. 
(G) Any other factors that the Secretary 
determines are appropriate. 
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(4) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The Secretary shall, 
in consultation with the State departments of trans-
portation and representatives of local governments 
(including metropolitan planning organizations), de-
velop recommendations on a new apportionment 
method, including— 
(A) the factors recommended to be in-
cluded in such apportionment method; 
(B) the weighting recommended to be ap-
plied to the factors under subparagraph (A); 
and 
(C) any other recommendations to ensure 
that the apportionment method best achieves an 
equitable distribution of funds described under 
paragraph (2)(A) and the goals described in 
paragraph (2)(B). 
(5) TERRITORIAL
ALLOCATIONS.—The Sec-
retary shall, in consultation with the territories de-
scribed under section 165(c) of title 23, United 
States Code, develop recommendations on the total 
annual allocation to such territories and a data driv-
en, equitable allocation of funding among such terri-
tories. 
(b) CMAQ FORMULA MODERNIZATION STUDY.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Transportation, in consultation with the Adminis-
trator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall 
conduct an CMAQ formula modernization study to 
assess whether the apportionment method under sec-
tion 104(b)(4) of title 23, United States Code, re-
sults in a distribution of funds that best achieves the 
air quality goals of section 149 of such title. 
(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In providing consulta-
tion under this subsection, the Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency shall provide to 
the Secretary an analysis of— 
(A) factors that contribute to the appor-
tionment, including population, types of pollut-
ants, and severity of pollutants, as such factors 
were determined on the date prior to the date 
of enactment of MAP–21; 
(B) the weighting of the factors listed 
under subparagraph (A); and 
(C) the recency of the data used in making 
the apportionment under section 104(b)(4) of 
title 23, United States Code. 
(3) RECOMMENDATIONS.—If, in conducting the 
study under this subsection, the Secretary finds that 
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modifying the apportionment method under section 
104(b)(4) of title 23, United States Code, would 
best achieve the air quality goals of section 149 of 
title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall, in 
consultation with the Administrator, include in such 
study recommendations for a new apportionment 
method, including— 
(A) the factors recommended to be in-
cluded in such apportionment method; 
(B) the weighting recommended to be ap-
plied to the factors under subparagraph (A); 
and 
(C) any other recommendations to ensure 
that the apportionment method best achieves 
the air quality goals section 149 of such title. 
(c) REPORT.—No later than 2 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Envi-
ronment and Public Works of the Senate a report con-
taining the results of the highway formula modernization 
study and the CMAQ formula modernization study. 
SEC. 1607. CONSOLIDATION OF PROGRAMS. 
Section 1519 of MAP–21 (Public Law 112–141) is 
amended— 
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(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘fiscal years 2016 through 
2020’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2023 through 
2026’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘$3,500,000’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘$4,000,000’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as 
subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and 
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(b) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the 
cost of a project or activity carried out under subsection 
(a) shall be 100 percent.’’. 
SEC. 1608. STUDENT OUTREACH REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
(a) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation 
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate 
a report that describes the efforts of the Department of 
Transportation to encourage elementary, secondary, and 
post-secondary students to pursue careers in the surface 
transportation sector. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The report required under sub-
section (a) shall include— 
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(1) a description of efforts to increase aware-
ness of careers related to surface transportation 
among elementary, secondary, and post-secondary 
students; 
(2) a description of efforts to prepare and in-
spire such students for surface transportation ca-
reers; 
(3) a description of efforts to support the devel-
opment of a diverse, well-qualified workforce for fu-
ture surface transportation needs; and 
(4) the effectiveness of the efforts described in 
paragraphs (1) through (3). 
SEC. 1609. TASK FORCE ON DEVELOPING A 21ST CENTURY 
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION WORKFORCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transpor-
tation shall establish a task force on developing a 21st 
century surface transportation workforce (in this section 
referred to as the ‘‘Task Force’’). 
(b) DUTIES.—Not later than 12 months after the es-
tablishment of the Task Force under subsection (a), the 
Task Force shall develop and submit to the Secretary rec-
ommendations and strategies for the Department of 
Transportation to— 
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(1) evaluate the current and future state of the 
surface transportation workforce, including projected 
job needs in the surface transportation sector; 
(2) identify factors influencing individuals pur-
suing careers in surface transportation, including 
barriers to attracting individuals into the workforce; 
(3) address barriers to retaining individuals in 
surface transportation careers; 
(4) identify and address potential impacts of 
emerging technologies on the surface transportation 
workforce; 
(5) increase access for vulnerable or underrep-
resented populations, especially women and minori-
ties, to high-skill, in-demand surface transportation 
careers; 
(6) facilitate and encourage elementary, sec-
ondary, and post-secondary students in the United 
States to pursue careers in the surface transpor-
tation sector; and 
(7) identify and develop pathways for students 
and individuals to secure pre-apprenticeships, reg-
istered apprenticeships, and other work-based learn-
ing opportunities in the surface transportation sector 
of the United States. 
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(c) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing recommenda-
tions and strategies under subsection (b), the Task Force 
shall— 
(1) identify factors that influence whether 
young people pursue careers in surface transpor-
tation, especially traditionally underrepresented pop-
ulations, including women and minorities; 
(2) consider how the Department, businesses, 
industry, labor, educators, and other stakeholders 
can coordinate efforts to support qualified individ-
uals in pursuing careers in the surface transpor-
tation sector; 
(3) identify methods of enhancing surface 
transportation pre-apprenticeships and registered 
apprenticeships, job skills training, mentorship, edu-
cation, and outreach programs that are exclusive to 
youth in the United States; and 
(4) identify potential sources of funding, includ-
ing grants and scholarships, that may be used to 
support youth and other qualified individuals in pur-
suing careers in the surface transportation sector. 
(d) CONSULTATION.—In developing the recommenda-
tions and strategies required under subsection (b), the 
Task Force may consult with— 
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(1) local educational agencies and institutes of 
higher education, including community colleges and 
vocational schools; and 
(2) State workforce development boards. 
(e) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after the sub-
mission of the recommendations and strategies under sub-
section (b), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works of the Senate a report containing such rec-
ommendations and strategies. 
(f) COMPOSITION OF TASK FORCE.—The Secretary 
shall appoint members to the Task Force whose diverse 
background and expertise allow such members to con-
tribute balanced points of view and ideas in carrying out 
this section, comprised of equal representation from each 
of the following: 
(1) Industries in the surface transportation sec-
tor. 
(2) Surface transportation sector labor organi-
zations. 
(3) Such other surface transportation stake-
holders and experts as the Secretary considers ap-
propriate. 
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(g) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT.—Members shall be 
appointed to the Task Force for the duration of the exist-
ence of the Task Force. 
(h) COMPENSATION.—Task Force members shall 
serve without compensation. 
(i) SUNSET.—The Task Force shall terminate upon 
the submission of the report required under subsection (e). 
(j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) PRE-APPRENTICESHIP.—The term ‘‘pre-ap-
prenticeship’’ means a training model or program 
that prepares individuals for acceptance into a reg-
istered apprenticeship and has a demonstrated part-
nership with one or more registered apprenticeships. 
(2) REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP.—The term 
‘‘registered apprenticeship’’ means an apprenticeship 
program registered under the Act of August 16, 
1937 (29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.; commonly known as the 
‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’), that satisfies the 
requirements of parts 29 and 30 of title 29, Code 
of Federal Regulations (as in effect on January 1, 
2020). 
SEC. 1610. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERV-
ICES. 
Section 140(b) of title 23, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
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‘‘(b) WORKFORCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coopera-
tion with the Secretary of Labor and any other de-
partment or agency of the Government, State agen-
cy, authority, association, institution, Indian Tribe 
or Tribal organization, corporation (profit or non-
profit), or any other organization or person, is au-
thorized to develop, conduct, and administer surface 
transportation and technology training, including 
skill improvement programs, and to develop and 
fund summer transportation institutes. 
‘‘(2) STATE
RESPONSIBILITIES.—A State de-
partment of transportation participating in the pro-
gram under this subsection shall— 
‘‘(A) develop an annual workforce plan 
that identifies immediate and anticipated work-
force gaps and underrepresentation of women 
and minorities and a detailed plan to fill such 
gaps and address such underrepresentation; 
‘‘(B) establish an annual workforce devel-
opment compact with the State workforce devel-
opment board and appropriate agencies to pro-
vide a coordinated approach to workforce train-
ing, job placement, and identification of train-
ing and skill development program needs, which 
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shall be coordinated to the extent practical with 
an institution or agency, such as a State work-
force development board under section 101 of 
the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities 
Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), that has established 
skills training, recruitment, and placement re-
sources; and 
‘‘(C) demonstrate program outcomes, in-
cluding— 
‘‘(i) impact on areas with transpor-
tation workforce shortages; 
‘‘(ii) diversity of training participants; 
‘‘(iii) number and percentage of par-
ticipants obtaining certifications or creden-
tials required for specific types of employ-
ment; 
‘‘(iv) employment outcome, including 
job placement and job retention rates and 
earnings, using performance metrics estab-
lished in consultation with the Secretary of 
Labor and consistent with metrics used by 
programs under the Workforce Innovation 
and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et 
seq.); and 
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‘‘(v) to the extent practical, evidence 
that the program did not preclude workers 
that participate in training or registered 
apprenticeship activities under the pro-
gram from being referred to, or hired on, 
projects funded under this chapter. 
‘‘(3) FUNDING.—From administrative funds 
made available under section 104(a), the Secretary 
shall deduct such sums as necessary, not to exceed 
$10,000,000 in each fiscal year, for the administra-
tion of this subsection. Such sums shall remain 
available until expended. 
‘‘(4) NONAPPLICABILITY
OF
TITLE
41.—Sub-
sections (b) through (d) of section 6101 of title 41 
shall not apply to contracts and agreements made 
under the authority granted to the Secretary under 
this subsection. 
‘‘(5) USE OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PRO-
GRAM AND NATIONAL HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE PRO-
GRAM FUNDS.—Notwithstanding any other provision 
of law, not to exceed 1⁄2 of 1 percent of funds appor-
tioned to a State under paragraph (1) or (2) of sec-
tion 104(b) may be available to carry out this sub-
section upon request of the State transportation de-
partment to the Secretary.’’. 
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SEC. 1611. APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYS-
TEM FUNDING FLEXIBILITY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Any funds made available to a 
State for the Appalachian development highway system 
program under subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, 
before the date of enactment of this Act may be used, at 
the request of such State to the Secretary of Transpor-
tation, for the purposes described in section 133(b) of title 
23, United States Code. 
(b) LIMITATION.—The authority in subsection (a) 
may only be used by an Appalachian development highway 
system State if all of the Appalachian development high-
way system corridors authorized by subtitle IV of title 40, 
United States Code, in such State, have been fully com-
pleted and are open to traffic prior to the State making 
a request to the Secretary as described in subsection (a). 
SEC. 1612. TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAM. 
Section 504 of title 23, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (e)(1) by inserting ‘‘and (8) 
through (9)’’ after ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (4)’’; 
and 
(2) in subsection (f) by adding at the end the 
following: 
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‘‘(4) REPORTS.—The Secretary shall submit to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate an annual report that includes— 
‘‘(A) a list of all grant recipients under 
this subsection; 
‘‘(B) an explanation of why each recipient 
was chosen in accordance with the criteria 
under paragraph (2); 
‘‘(C) a summary of each recipient’s objec-
tive to carry out the purpose described in para-
graph (1) and an analysis of progress made to-
ward achieving each such objective; 
‘‘(D) an accounting for the use of Federal 
funds obligated or expended in carrying out this 
subsection; and 
‘‘(E) an analysis of outcomes of the pro-
gram under this subsection.’’. 
SEC. 1613. WORKING GROUP ON CONSTRUCTION RE-
SOURCES. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 120 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Trans-
portation shall establish a working group (in this section 
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(J) Professional surveying, mapping, and 
geospatial organizations. 
(K) Any other stakeholders that the Sec-
retary determines appropriate. 
(3) TERMINATION.—The Working Group shall 
terminate 6 months after the date on which the Sec-
retary receives the report under subsection (e)(1). 
(c) DUTIES.—In carrying out the study required 
under subsection (a), the Working Group shall analyze— 
(1) the use of covered resources in transpor-
tation projects funded with Federal dollars; 
(2) how the proximity of covered resources to 
such projects affects the cost and environmental im-
pact of such projects; 
(3) whether and how State, Tribal, and local 
transportation and planning agencies consider cov-
ered resources when developing transportation 
projects; and 
(4) any challenges for transportation project 
sponsors regarding access and proximity to covered 
resources. 
(d) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study re-
quired under subsection (a), the Working Group shall con-
sult with, as appropriate— 
(1) chief executive officers of States; 
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(2) State and local transportation planning 
agencies; 
(3) Indian Tribes; 
(4) other relevant State, Tribal, and local agen-
cies, including State agencies associated with cov-
ered resources protection; 
(5) members of the public with industry experi-
ence with respect to covered resources; 
(6) other Federal entities that provide funding 
for transportation projects; and 
(7) any other stakeholder the Working Group 
determines appropriate. 
(e) REPORTS.— 
(1) WORKING GROUP REPORT.—Not later than 
2 years after the date on which the Working Group 
is established, the Working Group shall submit to 
the Secretary a report that includes— 
(A) the findings of the study required 
under subsection (a), including a summary of 
comments received during the consultation 
process under subsection (d); and 
(B) any recommendations to preserve ac-
cess to and reduce the costs and environmental 
impacts of covered resources for infrastructure 
projects. 
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(2) DEPARTMENTAL REPORT.—Not later than 
3 months after the date on which the Secretary re-
ceives the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate a summary of the findings 
under such report and any recommendations, as ap-
propriate. 
(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COVERED RESOURCES.—The term ‘‘covered 
resources’’ means common variety materials used in 
transportation infrastructure construction and main-
tenance, including stone, sand, and gravel. 
(2) INDIAN TRIBES.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribes’’ 
has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the 
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance 
Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 
(3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each of 
the several States, the District of Columbia, and 
each territory or possession of the United States. 
SEC. 1614. NUMBERING SYSTEM OF HIGHWAY INTER-
CHANGES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 315 of 
title 23, United States Code, and section 1.36 of title 23, 
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Code of Federal Regulations, the Secretary of Transpor-
tation may not impose a penalty on a State that does not 
comply with section 2E.31 of the Manual on Uniform 
Traffic Control Devices (or a successor section) with re-
spect to the numbering of highway interchanges. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall only apply 
to a method of numbering of a highway interchange in 
effect on the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 1615. TOLL CREDITS. 
(a) PURPOSES.—The Secretary of Transportation 
shall— 
(1) identify the extent of the demand to pur-
chase toll credits; 
(2) identify the expected cash price of toll cred-
its; 
(3) analyze the impact of the exchange of toll 
credits on transportation expenditures; and 
(4) identify any other repercussions of estab-
lishing a toll credit exchange. 
(b) SOLICITATION.—To carry out the requirements of 
this section, the Secretary shall solicit information from 
States eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 
23, United States Code, including— 
(1) the amount of unused toll credits, includ-
ing— 
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(A) toll revenue generated and the sources 
of that revenue; 
(B) toll revenue used by public, quasi-pub-
lic, and private agencies to build, improve, or 
maintain highways, bridges, or tunnels that 
serve the public purpose of interstate commerce; 
and 
(C) an accounting of any Federal funds 
used by the public, quasi-public, or private 
agency to build, improve, or maintain the toll 
facility, to validate that the credit has been re-
duced by a percentage equal to the percentage 
of the total cost of building, improving, or 
maintaining the facility that was derived from 
Federal funds; 
(2) the documentation of maintenance of effort 
for toll credits earned by the State; and 
(3) the accuracy of the accounting system of 
the State to earn and track toll credits. 
(c) WEBSITE.—The Secretary shall make available a 
publicly accessible website on which a State eligible to use 
a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States 
Code shall publish the information described under sub-
section (b)(1). 
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(d) EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO CON-
GRESS.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Environment 
and Public Works of the Senate, and make publicly avail-
able on the website of the Department of Transpor-
tation— 
(1) an evaluation of the accuracy of the ac-
counting and documentation of toll credits earned 
under section 120(i); 
(2) a determination whether a toll credit mar-
ketplace is viable and cost effective; 
(3) estimates, to the extent possible, of the av-
erage sale price of toll credits; and 
(4) recommendations on any modifications nec-
essary, including legislative changes, to establish and 
implement a toll credit exchange program. 
(e) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘State’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of title 
23, United States Code. 
SEC. 1616. TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 
PROCUREMENT. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Trans-
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portation shall initiate a review of the procurement proc-
esses used by State departments of transportation to se-
lect construction materials on projects utilizing Federal- 
aid highway funds. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The review under subsection (a) 
shall include— 
(1) a review of competitive practices in the bid-
ding process for transportation construction mate-
rials; 
(2) a list of States that currently issue bids 
that include flexibility in the type of construction 
materials used to meet the project specifications; 
(3) any information provided by States on con-
siderations that influence the decision to include 
competition by type of material in transportation 
construction projects; 
(4) any data on whether issuing bids that in-
clude flexibility in the type of construction materials 
used to meet the project specifications will affect 
project costs over the lifecycle of an asset; 
(5) any data on the degree to which competition 
leads to greater use of sustainable, innovative, or re-
silient materials; and 
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(6) an evaluation of any barriers to more wide-
spread use of competitive bidding processes for 
transportation construction materials. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate, and make 
publicly available, a report on the review initiated by the 
Secretary pursuant to this section. 
SEC. 1617. NATIONWIDE ROAD SAFETY ASSESSMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation 
shall, every 2 years, conduct nationwide, on-the-ground 
road safety assessments focused on pedestrian and bicycle 
safety in each State. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The assessments required 
under subsection (a) shall be conducted— 
(1) by Department of Transportation field of-
fices from the Federal Highway Administration, the 
National Highway Transportation Safety Adminis-
tration, the Federal Transit Administration, and the 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; and 
(2) in consultation with— 
(A) State and local agencies with jurisdic-
tion over pedestrian and bicycle safety; 
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(B) pedestrian safety and bicycle safety 
advocacy organizations; and 
(C) other relevant pedestrian and bicycle 
safety stakeholders. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purpose of the assessments 
under this section is to— 
(1) identify and examine specific locations with 
documented or perceived problems with pedestrian 
and bicycle safety and access; 
(2) examine barriers to providing safe pedes-
trian and bicycle access to transportation infrastruc-
ture; and 
(3) develop and issue recommendations de-
signed to effectively address specific safety and ac-
cess issues and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safe-
ty in high risk areas. 
(d) REPORT ON STATE ASSESSMENTS.—Upon com-
pletion of the assessment of a State, the Secretary shall 
issue, and make available to the public, a report con-
taining the assessment that includes— 
(1) a list of locations that have been assessed 
as presenting a danger to pedestrians or bicyclists; 
and 
(2) recommendations to enhance pedestrian and 
bicycle safety in those locations. 
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(e) REPORT ON NATIONWIDE PROGRAM.—Upon com-
pletion of the biannual assessment nationwide required 
under this section, the Secretary shall issue, and make 
available to the public, that covers assessments for all ju-
risdictions and also present it to the congressional trans-
portation committees. 
(f) NATIONAL PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY 
DATABASE.—The Secretary, in order to enhance pedes-
trian and bicycle safety and improve information sharing 
on pedestrian and bicycle safety challenges between the 
Federal Government and State and local governments, 
shall maintain a national pedestrian and bicycle safety 
database that includes— 
(1) a list of high-risk intersections, roads, and 
highways with a documented history of pedestrian or 
bicycle accidents or fatalities and details regarding 
those incidents; and 
(2) information on corrective measures that 
have been implemented at the State, local, or Fed-
eral level to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety 
at those high risk areas, including details on the na-
ture and date of corrective action. 
(g) STATE DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘State’’ means each of the States, the District of Colum-
bia, and Puerto Rico. 
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SEC. 1618. CLIMATE RESILIENT TRANSPORTATION INFRA-
STRUCTURE STUDY. 
(a) CLIMATE RESILIENT TRANSPORTATION INFRA-
STRUCTURE STUDY.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transpor-
tation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the 
Transportation Research Board of the National Acad-
emies to conduct a study of the actions needed to ensure 
that Federal agencies are taking into account current and 
future climate conditions in planning, designing, building, 
operating, maintaining, investing in, and upgrading any 
federally funded transportation infrastructure invest-
ments. 
(b) METHODOLOGIES.—In conducting the study, the 
Transportation Research Board shall build on the meth-
odologies examined and recommended in— 
(1) the 2018 report issued the American Soci-
ety of Civil Engineers, titled ‘‘Climate-Resilient In-
frastructure: Adaptive Design and Risk Manage-
ment’’; and 
(2) the report issued by the California Climate- 
Safe Infrastructure Working Group, titled ‘‘Paying 
it Forward: The Path Toward Climate-Safe Infra-
structure in California’’. 
(c) CONTENTS OF STUDY.—The study shall include 
specific recommendations regarding the following: 
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(1) Integrating scientific knowledge of projected 
climate change impacts, and other relevant data and 
information, into Federal infrastructure planning, 
design, engineering, construction, operation and 
maintenance. 
(2) Addressing critical information gaps and 
challenges. 
(3) Financing options to help fund climate-resil-
ient infrastructure. 
(4) A platform or process to facilitate commu-
nication between climate scientists and other experts 
with infrastructure planners, engineers and other 
relevant experts. 
(5) A stakeholder process to engage with rep-
resentatives of State, local, tribal and community 
groups. 
(6) A platform for tracking Federal funding of 
climate-resilient infrastructure. 
(7) Labor and workforce needs to implement 
climate-resilient 
transportation 
infrastructure 
projects including new and emerging skills, training 
programs, competencies and recognized postsec-
ondary credentials that may be required to ade-
quately equip the workforce. 
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(8) Outlining how Federal infrastructure plan-
ning, design, engineering, construction, operation, 
and maintenance impact the environment and public 
health of disproportionately exposed communities. 
For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘‘dis-
proportionately exposed communities’’ means a com-
munity in which climate change, pollution, or envi-
ronmental destruction have exacerbated systemic ra-
cial, regional, social, environmental, and economic 
injustices by disproportionately affecting indigenous 
peoples, communities of color, migrant communities, 
deindustrialized communities, depopulated rural 
communities, the poor, low-income workers, women, 
the elderly, residents of public housing (as such term 
is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Hous-
ing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)) and of other 
housing assisted under other Federal affordable 
housing programs as so designated by the Secretary 
of Housing and Urban Development, people experi-
encing homelessness, people with disabilities, people 
who are incarcerated, or youth. 
(d) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out the study, 
the Transportation Research Board shall determine the 
need for information related to climate resilient transpor-
tation infrastructure by considering— 
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(1) the current informational and institutional 
barriers to integrating projected infrastructure risks 
posed by climate change into federal infrastructure 
planning, design, engineering, construction, oper-
ation and maintenance; 
(2) the critical information needed by engineers, 
planners and those charged with infrastructure up-
grades and maintenance to better incorporate cli-
mate change risks and impacts over the lifetime of 
projects; 
(3) how to select an appropriate, adaptive engi-
neering design for a range of future climate sce-
narios as related to infrastructure planning and in-
vestment; 
(4) how to incentivize and incorporate systems 
thinking into engineering design to maximize the 
benefits of multiple natural functions and emissions 
reduction, as well as regional planning; 
(5) how to take account of the risks of cas-
cading infrastructure failures and develop more ho-
listic approaches to evaluating and mitigating cli-
mate risks; 
(6) how to ensure that investments in infra-
structure resilience benefit all communities, includ-
ing communities of color, low-income communities, 
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residents of public housing (as such term is defined 
in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 
1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)) and of other housing as-
sisted under other Federal affordable housing pro-
grams as so designated by the Secretary of Housing 
and Urban Development, and Indian Tribes that 
face a disproportionate risk from climate change and 
in many cases have experienced long-standing unmet 
needs and underinvestment in critical infrastructure; 
(7) how to incorporate capital assessment and 
planning training and techniques, including a range 
of financing options to help local and State govern-
ments plan for and provide matching funds; 
(8) how federal agencies can track and monitor 
federally funded resilient infrastructure in a coordi-
nated fashion to help build the understanding of the 
cost-benefit of resilient infrastructure and to build 
the capacity for implementing resilient infrastruc-
ture; and 
(9) the occupations, skillsets, training pro-
grams, competencies and recognized postsecondary 
credentials that will be needed to implement such 
climate-resilient 
transportation 
infrastructure 
projects, and how to ensure that any new jobs cre-
ated by such projects ensure that priority hiring con-
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siderations are given to individuals facing barriers to 
employment, including individuals registered with a 
one-stop center, as defined under section 3 of the 
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 
U.S.C. 3102), communities of color, low-income 
communities, residents of public housing (as such 
term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States 
Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)) and of 
other housing assisted under other Federal afford-
able housing programs as so designated by the Sec-
retary of Housing and Urban Development, and In-
dian Tribes that face a disproportionate risk from 
climate change and have been excluded from job op-
portunities. 
(e) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study, the 
Transportation Research Board— 
(1) shall convene and consult with a panel of 
national experts, including operators and users of 
Federal transportation infrastructure and private 
sector stakeholders; and 
(2) is encouraged to consult with— 
(A) representatives from the thirteen fed-
eral agencies that comprise the United States 
Global Change Research Program; 
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(B) representatives from the Department 
of the Treasury; 
(C) professional engineers with relevant ex-
pertise in infrastructure design; 
(D) scientists from the National Academies 
with relevant expertise; 
(E) scientists, social scientists and experts 
from academic and research institutions who 
have expertise in climate change projections and 
impacts; engineering; architecture; or other rel-
evant areas of expertise; 
(F) licensed architects with relevant expe-
rience in infrastructure design; 
(G) certified planners; 
(H) representatives of State and local gov-
ernments and Indian Tribes; 
(I) representatives of environmental justice 
groups; and 
(J) representatives of labor unions that 
represent key trades and industries involved in 
infrastructure projects. 
(f) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Transportation Research 
Board shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
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resentatives, and the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works of the Senate a report on the results of the 
study conducted under this section. 
SEC. 1619. NATURAL GAS, ELECTRIC BATTERY, AND ZERO 
EMISSION VEHICLES. 
Subsection (s) of section 127 of title 23, United 
States Code is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(s) NATURAL GAS, ELECTRIC BATTERY, AND ZERO 
EMISSION VEHICLES.—A vehicle, if operated by an engine 
fueled primarily by natural gas, powered primarily by 
means of electric battery power, or fueled primarily by 
means of other zero emission fuel technologies, may exceed 
the weight limit on the power unit by up to 2,000 pounds 
(up to a maximum gross vehicle weight of 82,000 pounds) 
under this section.’’. 
SEC. 1620. GUIDANCE ON EVACUATION ROUTES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) GUIDANCE.—The Administrator of the Fed-
eral Highway Administration, in coordination with 
the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Man-
agement Agency, and consistent with guidance 
issued by the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency pursuant to section 1209 of the Disaster Re-
covery Reform Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–254), 
shall revise existing guidance or issue new guidance 
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as appropriate for State and local governments and 
Indian Tribes regarding the design, construction, 
maintenance, retrofit, and repair of evacuation 
routes. 
(2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In revising or issuing 
guidance under subsection (a)(1), the Administrator 
of the Federal Highway Administration shall con-
sider— 
(A) methods that assist evacuation routes 
to— 
(i) withstand the effects of hydrostatic 
and hydrodynamic forces on viability, in-
cluding recommendations regarding appro-
priate drainage structures or other flood 
prevention 
mechanisms 
to 
manage 
stormwater, runoff, and the effect of storm 
surge; 
(ii) withstand the risks that flamma-
bility poses to viability; 
(iii) improve durability, strength (in-
cluding the ability to withstand tensile 
stresses and compressive stresses), and 
sustainability; and 
(iv) provide for long-term cost sav-
ings; 
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(B) the ability of evacuation routes to ef-
fectively manage contraflow operations; 
(C) for evacuation routes on public lands, 
the viewpoints of the applicable Federal land 
management agency regarding emergency oper-
ations, sustainability, and resource protection; 
and 
(D) such other items the Administrator of 
the Federal Highway Administration considers 
appropriate. 
(3) REPORT.—In the case in which the Admin-
istrator of the Federal Highway Administration, in 
consultation with the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, concludes existing 
guidance addresses the considerations in paragraph 
(2), The Administrator of the Federal Highway Ad-
ministration shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Environment 
and Public Works of the Senate a detailed report de-
scribing how existing guidance addresses such con-
siderations. 
(b) STUDY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Administrator of the 
Federal Highway Administration, in coordination 
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with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, shall study the vulnerability of 
evacuation routes that are part of the national high-
way system to the risks of extreme weather, includ-
ing flooding and storm surge. 
(2) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under 
paragraph (1), the Administrator shall examine— 
(A) the likelihood of Federal evacuation 
routes flooding during a 100-year, 500-year, 
and 1000-year weather event; 
(B) whether Federal evacuation routes 
that have historically flooded have recovered 
quickly from extreme weather events; 
(C) the availability of alternative evacu-
ation routes to accommodate the flow of evac-
uees in the event of an evacuation route becom-
ing impassable due to flooding; and 
(D) the impact of impassable evacuation 
routes on vulnerable individuals, with consider-
ation of the return of evacuees after an extreme 
weather event, including— 
(i) individuals with a physical or men-
tal disability; 
(ii) individuals in schools, daycare 
centers, mobile home parks, prisons, nurs-
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ing homes, and other long-term care facili-
ties and detention centers; 
(iii) individuals with limited pro-
ficiency in English; 
(iv) the elderly; and 
(v) individuals who are tourists, sea-
sonal workers, or homeless. 
(3) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate a report summarizing 
the study and the results of such study, including 
identifying which segments of Federal evacuation 
routes are most vulnerable to becoming impassable 
due to flooding. 
SEC. 1621. HIGH PRIORITY CORRIDORS ON NATIONAL 
HIGHWAY SYSTEM. 
(a) IDENTIFICATION.— 
(1) 
CENTRAL
TEXAS
CORRIDOR.—Section 
1105(c)(84) of the Intermodal Surface Transpor-
tation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amended to read as 
follows: 
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‘‘(84) The Central Texas Corridor, including 
the route— 
‘‘(A) commencing in the vicinity of Texas 
Highway 338 in Odessa, Texas, running east-
ward generally following Interstate Route 20, 
connecting to Texas Highway 158 in the vicin-
ity of Midland, Texas, then following Texas 
Highway 158 eastward to United States Route 
87 and then following United States Route 87 
southeastward, passing in the vicinity of San 
Angelo, Texas, and connecting to United States 
Route 190 in the vicinity of Brady, Texas; 
‘‘(B) commencing at the intersection of 
Interstate Route 10 and United States Route 
190 in Pecos County, Texas, and following 
United States Route 190 to Brady, Texas; 
‘‘(C) following portions of United States 
Route 190 eastward, passing in the vicinity of 
Fort Hood, Killeen, Belton, Temple, Bryan, 
College Station, Huntsville, Livingston, Wood-
ville, and Jasper, to the logical terminus of 
Texas Highway 63 at the Sabine River Bridge 
at Burrs Crossing and including a loop gen-
erally encircling Bryan/College Station, Texas; 
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Louisiana Highway 28, passing in the vicinity of Al-
exandria, Pineville, Walters, and Archie, to the log-
ical terminus of United States Route 84 at the Mis-
sissippi River Bridge at Vidalia, Louisiana.’’. 
(3) CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CORRIDOR.—Section 
1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by this Act, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(93) The Central Mississippi Corridor, includ-
ing the route— 
‘‘(A) commencing at the logical terminus 
of United States Route 84 at the Mississippi 
River and then generally following portions of 
United States Route 84 passing in the vicinity 
of Natchez, Brookhaven, Monticello, Prentiss, 
and Collins, to Interstate 59 in the vicinity of 
Laurel, Mississippi, and continuing on Inter-
state Route 59 north to Interstate Route 20 
and on Interstate Route 20 to the Mississippi- 
Alabama State Border; and 
‘‘(B) commencing in the vicinity of Laurel, 
Mississippi, running south on Interstate Route 
59 to United States Route 98 in the vicinity of 
Hattiesburg, connecting to United States Route 
49 south then following United States Route 49 
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south to Interstate Route 10 in the vicinity of 
Gulfport and following Mississippi Route 601 
southerly terminating near the Mississippi State 
Port at Gulfport.’’. 
(4) MIDDLE
ALABAMA
CORRIDOR.—Section 
1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by this Act, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(94) The Middle Alabama Corridor including 
the route— 
‘‘(A) beginning at the Alabama-Mississippi 
Border generally following portions of I–20 
until following a new interstate extension paral-
leling United States Highway 80 specifically: 
‘‘(B) crossing Alabama Route 28 near 
Coatopa, Alabama, traveling eastward crossing 
United States Highway 43 and Alabama Route 
69 near Selma, Alabama, traveling eastwards 
closely paralleling United States Highway 80 to 
the south crossing over Alabama Routes 22, 41, 
and 21, until its intersection with I–65 near 
Hope Hull, Alabama; 
‘‘(C) continuing east along the proposed 
Montgomery Outer Loop south of Montgomery, 
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Alabama where it would next join with I–85 
east of Montgomery, Alabama; 
‘‘(D) continuing along I–85 east bound 
until its intersection with United States High-
way 280 near Opelika, Alabama or United 
States Highway 80 near Tuskegee, Alabama; 
and 
‘‘(E) generally following the most expe-
dient route until intersecting with existing 
United States Highway 80 (JR Allen Parkway) 
through Phenix City until continuing into Co-
lumbus, Georgia.’’. 
(5) 
MIDDLE
GEORGIA
CORRIDOR.—Section 
1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by this Act, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(95) The Middle Georgia Corridor including 
the route— 
‘‘(A) beginning at the Alabama-Georgia 
Border generally following the Fall Line Free-
way from Columbus Georgia to Augusta, Geor-
gia specifically: 
‘‘(B) travelling along United States Route 
80 (JR Allen Parkway) through Columbus, 
Georgia and near Fort Benning, Georgia, east 
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to Talbot County, Georgia where it would follow 
Georgia Route 96, then commencing on Georgia 
Route 49C (Fort Valley Bypass) to Georgia 
Route 49 (Peach Parkway) to its intersection 
with Interstate route 75 in Byron, Georgia; 
‘‘(C) continuing north along Interstate 
Route 75 through Warner Robins and Macon, 
Georgia where it would meet Interstate Route 
16. Following Interstate 16 east it would next 
join United States Route 80 and then onto 
State Route 57; and 
‘‘(D) commencing with State Route 57 
which 
turns 
into 
State 
Route 
near 
Milledgeville, Georgia would then bypass Wrens, 
Georgia with a newly constructed bypass. After 
the bypass it would join United States Route 1 
near Fort Gordon into Augusta, Georgia where 
it will terminate at Interstate Route 520.’’. 
(6) 
LOUISIANA
CAPITAL
REGION.—Section 
1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation 
Efficiency Act of 1991, as amended by this Act, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(96) The Louisiana Capital Region High Pri-
ority Corridor, which shall generally follow— 
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‘‘(A) Interstate 10, between its intersec-
tions with Interstate 12 and Louisiana High-
way 415; 
‘‘(B) Louisiana Highway 415, between its 
intersections with Interstate 10 and United 
States route 190; 
‘‘(C) United States route 190, between its 
intersections with Louisiana Highway 415 and 
intersection with Interstate 110; 
‘‘(D) Interstate 110, between its intersec-
tions with United States route 190 and Inter-
state 10; 
‘‘(E) Louisiana Highway 30, near St. Ga-
briel, LA and its intersections with Interstate 
10; 
‘‘(F) Louisiana Highway 1, near White 
Castle, LA and its intersection with Interstate 
10; and 
‘‘(G) A bridge connecting Louisiana High-
way 1 with Louisiana Highway 30, south of the 
Interstate described in subparagraph (A).’’. 
(b) INCLUSION OF CERTAIN SEGMENTS ON INTER-
STATE SYSTEM.—Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the Intermodal 
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 is amend-
ed— 
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(1) by inserting ‘‘subclauses (I) through (IX) of 
subsection (c)(38)(A)(i), subsection (c)(38)(A)(iv),’’ 
after ‘‘subsection (c)(37),’’; 
(2) by inserting ‘‘subsection (c)(84),’’ after 
‘‘subsection (c)(83),’’; and 
(3) by striking ‘‘and subsection (c)(91)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘subsection (c)(91), subsection (c)(92), sub-
section 
(c)(93), 
subsection 
(c)(94), 
subsection 
(c)(95), and subsection (c)(96)’’. 
(c) DESIGNATION.—Section 1105(e)(5)(C) of the 
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 
is amended by striking ‘‘The route referred to in sub-
section (c)(84) is designated as Interstate Route I–14.’’ 
and inserting ‘‘The route referred to in subsection 
(c)(84)(A) is designated as Interstate Route I–14 North. 
The route referred to in subsection (c)(84)(B) is des-
ignated as Interstate Route I–14 South. The Bryan/Col-
lege Station, Texas loop referred to in subsection (c)(84) 
is designated as Interstate Route I–214. The routes re-
ferred to in subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), (F), and (G) 
of subsection (c)(84) and in subsections (c)(92), (c)(93), 
(c)(94), and (c)(95) are designated as Interstate Route I– 
14.’’. 
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SEC. 1622. GUIDANCE ON INUNDATED AND SUBMERGED 
ROADS. 
(a) GUIDANCE.—The Administrator of the Federal 
Highway Administration, in coordination with the Admin-
istrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
shall review the guidance issued pursuant to section 1228 
of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 (Public Law 
115–254), and revise or issue new guidance regarding re-
pair, restoration, and replacement of inundated and sub-
merged roads damaged or destroyed by a major disaster 
declared pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Re-
lief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et 
seq.) with respect to roads eligible for assistance under 
Federal Highway Administration programs. 
(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In revising or issuing new 
guidance under subsection (a), the Administrator shall 
consider methods of repair, restoration, and replacement 
of damaged or destroyed roads that— 
(1) improve the ability of a previously inun-
dated or submerged road to withstand the effects of 
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces, including 
stormwater, runoff, or storm surge; and 
(2) provide for long-term cost savings. 
SEC. 1623. DRY BULK WEIGHT TOLERANCE. 
Section 127 of title 23, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘(v) DRY BULK WEIGHT TOLERANCE.— 
‘‘(1) DEFINITION
OF
DRY
BULK
GOODS.—In 
this subsection, the term ‘dry bulk goods’ means any 
homogeneous unmarked nonliquid cargo being trans-
ported in a trailer specifically designed for that pur-
pose. 
‘‘(2) WEIGHT
TOLERANCE.—Notwithstanding 
any other provision of this section, except for the 
maximum gross vehicle weight limitation, a commer-
cial motor vehicle transporting dry bulk goods may 
not exceed 110 percent of the maximum weight on 
any axle or axle group described in subsection (a), 
including any enforcement tolerance.’’. 
SEC. 1624. HIGHWAY USE TAX EVASION PROJECTS. 
Section 143(b)(2)(A) of title 23, United States Code, 
is amended by striking ‘‘2016 through 2020’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2023 through 2026’’. 
SEC. 1625. LABOR STANDARDS. 
It is the policy of the United States that funds au-
thorized or made available by this Act, or the amendments 
made by this Act, should not be used to purchase products 
produced whole or in part through the use of child labor, 
as such term is defined in Article 3 of the International 
Labor Organization Convention concerning the prohibition 
and immediate action for the elimination of the worst 
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forms of child labor (December 2, 2000), or in violation 
of human rights. 
SEC. 1626. CLIMATE RESILIENCY REPORT BY GAO. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years there-
after, the Comptroller General of the United States shall 
evaluate and issue a report to Congress on the economic 
benefits, including avoided impacts on property and life, 
of the use of model, consensus-based building codes, 
standards, and provisions that support resilience to cli-
mate risks and impacts, including— 
(1) flooding; 
(2) wildfires; 
(3) hurricanes; 
(4) heat waves; 
(5) droughts; 
(6) rises in sea level; and 
(7) extreme weather. 
(b) REPORT ISSUES.—The report required under 
subsection (a) shall include the following: 
(1) An assessment of the status of adoption of 
building codes, standards, and provisions within the 
States, territories, and tribes at the State or juris-
dictional level; including whether the adopted codes 
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meet or exceed the most recent published edition of 
a national, consensus-based model code. 
(2) An analysis of the extent to which pre-dis-
aster mitigation measures provide benefits to the na-
tion and individual States, territories and tribes, in-
cluding— 
(A) an economic analysis of the benefits to 
the design and construction of new resilient in-
frastructure; 
(B) losses avoided, including economic 
losses, number of structures (buildings, roads, 
bridges), and injuries and deaths by utilizing 
building codes and standards that prioritize re-
siliency; and 
(C) an economic analysis of the benefits to 
using hazard resistant building codes in rebuild-
ing and repairing infrastructure following a dis-
aster. 
(3) An assessment of the building codes and 
standards referenced or otherwise currently incor-
porated into Federal policies and programs, includ-
ing but not limited to grants, incentive programs, 
technical assistance and design and construction cri-
teria, administered by the Federal Emergency Man-
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agement 
Agency 
(hereinafter 
referred 
to 
as 
‘‘FEMA’’), including— 
(A) the extent to which such codes and 
standards contribute to increasing climate resil-
iency; 
(B) recommendations for how FEMA could 
improve their use of codes and standards to 
prepare for climate change and address resil-
iency in housing, public buildings, and infra-
structure such as roads and bridges; and 
(C) how FEMA could increase efforts to 
support the adoption of hazard resistant codes 
by the States, territories, and Indian Tribes. 
(4) Recommendations for FEMA on how to bet-
ter incorporate climate resiliency into efforts to re-
build after natural disasters. 
SEC. 1627. DESIGNATION OF JOHN R. LEWIS VOTING 
RIGHTS HIGHWAY. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The portion of United States 
Route 80 from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama 
shall be known as the ‘‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights 
Highway’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the portion of United States Route 80 from 
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Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama is deemed to 
be a reference to the ‘‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights High-
way’’. 
SEC. 1628. GAO STUDY ON CAPITAL NEEDS OF PUBLIC FER-
RIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of the 
United States shall conduct a study on the capital invest-
ment needs of United States public ferries and how Fed-
eral funding programs are meeting such needs. 
(b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out the study 
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall exam-
ine the feasibility of including United States public ferries 
in the conditions and performance report of the Depart-
ment of Transportation. 
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller 
General shall submit to Congress a report describing the 
results of the study described in subsection (a), including 
any recommendations for how to include ferries in the con-
ditions and performance report of the Department of 
Transportation. 
SEC. 1629. USE OF MODELING AND SIMULATION TECH-
NOLOGY. 
It is the sense of Congress that the Department of 
Transportation should utilize, to the fullest and most eco-
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nomically feasible extent practicable, modeling and simula-
tion technology to analyze highway and public transpor-
tation projects authorized by this Act and the amendments 
made by this Act to ensure that these projects— 
(1) increase transportation capacity and safety, 
alleviate congestion, and reduce travel time and envi-
ronmental impacts; and 
(2) are as cost effective as practicable. 
SEC. 1630. GAO STUDY ON PER-MILE USER FEE EQUITY. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States shall carry out a study on the impact 
of equity issues associated with per-mile user fee funding 
systems on the surface transportation system. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The study under subsection (a) 
shall include the following with respect to per-mile user 
fee systems: 
(1) The financial, social, and other impacts of 
per-mile user fee systems on individuals, low-income 
individuals, and individuals of different races. 
(2) The impact that access to alternative modes 
of transportation, including public transportation, 
has in carrying out per-mile user fee systems. 
(3) The ability to access jobs and services, 
which may include healthcare facilities, child care, 
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education and workforce training, food sources, 
banking and other financial institutions, and other 
retail shopping establishments. 
(4) Equity issues for low-income individuals in 
urban and rural areas. 
(5) Any differing impacts on passenger vehicles 
and commercial vehicles. 
(c) INCLUSIONS.—In carrying out the study under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall include an 
analysis of the State surface transportation system fund-
ing pilot program under section 6020 of the FAST Act 
(23 U.S.C. 503 note). 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after the date 
of the enactment after this Act, the Comptroller General 
shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, 
and make publicly available, a report containing the re-
sults of the study under subsection (a), including rec-
ommendations for how to equitably implement per-mile 
user fee systems. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.— 
(1) PER-MILE USER FEE.—The term ‘‘per-mile 
user fee’’ means a revenue mechanism that— 
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(A) is applied to road users operating 
motor vehicles on the surface transportation 
system; and 
(B) is based on the number of vehicle miles 
traveled by an individual road user. 
(2) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE.—The term ‘‘com-
mercial vehicle’’ has the meaning given the term 
commercial motor vehicle in section 31101 of title 
49, United States Code. 
SEC. 1631. GAO REVIEW OF EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS AT 
STATE DOTS. 
(a) REVIEW REQUIRED.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
shall undertake a review of the extent to which State de-
partments of transportation have in place best practices, 
standards, and protocols designed to ensure equity consid-
erations in transportation planning, project selection, and 
project delivery, including considerations of the diverse 
transportation needs of low-income populations, minority 
populations, and other diverse populations. 
(b) EVALUATION.—After the completion of the review 
under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall issue 
and make available on a publicly accessible Website a re-
port detailing— 
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(1) findings based on the review in subsection 
(a); 
(2) a comprehensive set of recommendations for 
State departments of transportation to improve eq-
uity considerations, which may include model legisla-
tion, best practices, or guidance; and 
(3) any recommendations to Congress for addi-
tional statutory authority needed to support State 
department of transportation efforts to incorporate 
equity considerations into transportation planning, 
project selection, and project delivery. 
(c) REPORT.—After completing the review and eval-
uation required under subsections (a) and (b), and not 
later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Comptroller General shall make available on a publicly 
accessible Website, a report that includes— 
(1) findings based on the review conducted 
under subsection (a); 
(2) the outcome of the evaluation conducted 
under subsection (b); 
(3) a comprehensive set of recommendations to 
improve equity considerations in the public transpor-
tation industry, including recommendations for stat-
utory changes if applicable; and 
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(4) the actions that the Secretary of Transpor-
tation could take to effectively address the rec-
ommendations provided under paragraph (3). 
SEC. 1632. STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF SUICIDE PREVEN-
TION NETS AND BARRIERS FOR STRUCTURES 
OTHER THAN BRIDGES. 
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall conduct a study to identify— 
(1) the types of structures, other than bridges, 
that attract a high number of individuals attempting 
suicide-by-jumping; 
(2) the characteristics that distinguish struc-
tures identified under paragraph (1) from similar 
structures that do not attract a high number of indi-
viduals attempting suicide-by-jumping; 
(3) the types of nets or barriers that are effec-
tive at reducing suicide-by-jumping with respect to 
the structures identified under paragraph (1); 
(4) methods of reducing suicide-by-jumping 
with respect to the structures identified under para-
graph (1) other than nets and barriers; 
(5) quantitative measures of the effectiveness of 
the nets and barriers identified under paragraph (3); 
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(6) quantitative measures of the effectiveness of 
the additional methods identified under paragraph 
(4); 
(7) the entities that typically install the nets 
and barriers identified under paragraph (3); and 
(8) the costs of the nets and barriers identified 
under paragraph (3). 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate a report on the results of the study conducted 
under subsection (a). 
SEC. 1633. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES. 
The Secretary or Transportation shall take all rea-
sonable efforts to provide assistance for an Olympic or 
Paralympic event, or a Special Olympics International 
event, including the following: 
(1) Planning activities of States and metropoli-
tan planning organizations and transportation 
projects relating to an international Olympic or 
Paralympic event, or a Special Olympics Inter-
national event, under sections 134 and 135 of title 
23, United States Code. 
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(2) Developing intermodal transportation plans 
necessary for the projects, in coordination with State 
and local transportation agencies. 
(3) Efforts to expedite review and comment by 
the Department of Transportation on any required 
submittals pertaining to an Olympic or Paralympic 
event or a Special Olympics International event. 
(4) Providing technical assistance. 
SEC. 1634. BETTER UTILIZING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 
LASTING DEVELOPMENT OF VETERANS BUSI-
NESSES. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the following defi-
nitions apply: 
(1) SMALL
BUSINESS
CONCERN.—The term 
‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given the 
term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 632). 
(2) VETERAN.—The term ‘‘veteran’’ has the 
meaning given the term in section 101(2) of title 38, 
United States Code. 
(3) VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CON-
CERN.—The term ‘‘veteran owned small business 
concern’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘small 
business concern owned and controlled by veterans’’ 
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in section 3(q) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
632 (q)). 
(b) AMOUNTS FOR VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSI-
NESS CONCERNS.—Except to the extent that the Sec-
retary of Transportation determines otherwise, not less 
than 3 percent of the amounts made available for any pro-
gram under titles I, II, V, and VII of this division and 
section 403 of title 23, United States Code, shall be ex-
pended through veteran owned small business concerns. 
(c) UNIFORM CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall estab-
lish minimum uniform criteria for use by State govern-
ments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a vet-
eran owned small business concern for the purpose of this 
section. Such criteria shall include a limit on the personal 
net worth of the veterans who own and control the small 
business concern. 
(d) REPORTING.—The Secretary shall establish min-
imum requirements for use by State government in report-
ing to the Secretary— 
(1) information concerning veteran owned small 
business concern awards, commitments, and achieve-
ment; and 
(2) such other information as the Secretary de-
termined to be appropriate for the proper moni-
toring of the veterans business enterprise program. 
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SEC. 1635. VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS. 
Section 127(i)(1)(A) of title 23, United States Code, 
is amended by inserting ‘‘an emergency or’’ before ‘‘a 
major disaster’’. 
SEC. 1636. ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION WORKING 
GROUP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Trans-
portation shall establish a working group (in this section 
referred to as the ‘‘Working Group’’) to review the meth-
ods, practices, and technologies necessary to protect work-
ers in roadway work zones. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) APPOINTMENT.—The Secretary shall ap-
point to the Working Group individuals with knowl-
edge and expertise in roadway safety. 
(2) REPRESENTATION.—The Working group 
shall include at least one representative of each of 
the following: 
(A) State departments of transportation. 
(B) Local governments or metropolitan 
planning organizations. 
(C) Temporary traffic control organiza-
tions. 
(D) Roadway user organizations. 
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(E) Vehicle and commercial vehicle manu-
facturers. 
(F) Labor organizations. 
(G) Traffic safety organizations. 
(H) Motor carrier and independent owner- 
operator organizations. 
(I) Law enforcement and first responder 
organizations. 
(J) Autonomous vehicle technology compa-
nies. 
(K) Any other stakeholders that the Sec-
retary determines appropriate. 
(3) TERMINATION.—The Working Group shall 
terminate 6 months after the date on which the Sec-
retary receives the report under subsection (f)(1). 
(c) DUTIES.—In carrying out the review required 
under subsection (a), the Working Group shall— 
(1) evaluate and analyze current work zone 
safety and worker protection traffic control best 
practices; 
(2) identify causes of work zone injuries and fa-
talities; 
(3) identify and evaluate technologies related to 
vehicle interaction with work zones and workers in 
work zones; and 
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(4) identify challenges for transportation con-
struction project sponsors regarding improving work 
zone safety. 
(d) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the review re-
quired under subsection (a), the Working Group shall con-
sult with— 
(1) transportation construction contractor orga-
nizations; 
(2) roadway and roadway safety equipment 
manufacturer organizations; 
(3) academic experts; and 
(4) any other stakeholder the Working Group 
determines appropriate. 
(e) REPORTS.— 
(1) WORKING GROUP REPORT.—Not later than 
2 years after the date on which the Working Group 
is established, the Working Group shall submit to 
the Secretary a report that includes— 
(A) the findings of the review required 
under subsection (a), including a summary of 
any comments received during the consultation 
process under subsection (d); and 
(B) recommendations on safety counter-
measures, technologies, programs and policies 
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for the Department of Transportation to im-
prove roadway work zone safety and practices. 
(2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 
month after the date on which the Secretary receives 
a report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate a summary of the report. 
SEC. 1637. GAO STUDY ON NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR 
COASTAL HIGHWAY RESILIENCE. 
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall conduct a study on the utilization of nature- 
based solutions for improving the resilience of coastal 
highways and bridges. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under sub-
section (a), the Comptroller General shall examine— 
(1) the resiliency benefits of nature-based fea-
tures that work in conjunction with structural fea-
tures to protect coastal highways and bridges by re-
ducing the impacts of floods or other risks of ex-
treme weather; 
(2) the ecological benefits of nature-based fea-
tures for habitat restoration, water quality improve-
ments, and recreational aesthetics; 
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(3) any potential savings to taxpayers over the 
lifecycles of roadways produced by an integrated ap-
proach to resilience against extreme weather; 
(4) the utilization rates for integrated nature- 
based solutions among transportation agencies; and 
(5) any barriers to the use of nature-based solu-
tions by transportation agencies to improve the resil-
ience of coastal roads and bridges. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate a report summarizing the study under subsection 
(a) and the results of such study, including recommenda-
tions for how the Federal Highway Administration can en-
courage transportation agencies to use natural and na-
ture-based features to improve the resilience of coastal 
highways and bridges. 
SEC. 1638. REPEAL OF PILOT PROGRAM. 
Section 325 of title 23, United States Code, is re-
pealed. 
SEC. 1639. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— Title 23, United States Code, is 
amended as follows: 
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(1) 
NAME
CORRECTION.—Section 
101(a)(17)(C), 
as 
redesignated 
by 
section 
1103(1)(A) of this Act, is amended by striking 
‘‘United States Customs and Immigration Services’’ 
and inserting ‘‘U.S. Customs and Border Protec-
tion’’. 
(2) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—Section 104(f)(3) is 
amended— 
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘the 
Federal Highway Administration’’ and inserting 
‘‘an operating administration of the Depart-
ment of Transportation’’; and 
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking 
‘‘FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION’’ and in-
serting ‘‘AN
OPERATING
ADMINISTRATION
OF 
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’’. 
(3) 
TERMS
AND
CONDITIONS.—Section 
108(c)(3)(F) is amended— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 
et seq.)’’ after ‘‘Policy Act’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘this Act’’ and inserting 
‘‘this title’’. 
(4) EXCLUSION.—Section 112(b)(2) is amended 
in subparagraph (F) by striking ‘‘(F)’’ and all that 
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follows through ‘‘Subparagraphs’’ and inserting ‘‘(F) 
Subparagraphs’’. 
(5) REFERENCE
TO
STATEWIDE
TRANSPOR-
TATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.—Section 115(c) is 
amended 
by 
striking 
‘‘135(f)’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘135(g)’’. 
(6) OPPORTUNITY
FOR
COMMENT.—Section 
134(j) is amended by striking ‘‘subsection (i)(5)’’ 
both places it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(i)(6)’’. 
(7) PERFORMANCE-BASED APPROACH.—Section 
135(f)(7)(B) is amended by striking the semicolon 
at the end and inserting a period. 
(8) EFFICIENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS FOR 
PROJECT DECISIONMAKING.—Section 139 is amend-
ed— 
(A) in subsection (b)(1) by inserting ‘‘(42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)’’ after ‘‘of 1969’’; 
(B) in subsection (c) by inserting ‘‘(42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)’’ after ‘‘of 1969’’ each 
place it appears; and 
(C) in subsection (k)(2) by inserting ‘‘(42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)’’ after ‘‘of 1969’’. 
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(9) NONDISCRIMINATION.—Section 140(a) is 
amended, in the third sentence, by inserting a 
comma after ‘‘Secretary’’. 
(10) PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION.—Section 142 
is amended by striking subsection (i). 
(11) CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUAL-
ITY
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM.—Section 
149 
is 
amended— 
(A) in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) by striking 
‘‘; or,’’ and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 
(B) in subsection (g)(2)(B) by striking the 
semicolon at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’. 
(12) TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM DATA 
COLLECTION.—Section 201(c)(6)(A)(ii) is amended 
by striking ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.)’’ and inserting 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.)’’. 
(13) TRIBAL
TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM.— 
Section 202 is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.)’’ 
each place it appears and inserting ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 
5301 et seq.)’’; 
(B) in subsection (a)(10)(B) by striking 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 450e(b))’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5307(b))’’; and 
(C) in subsection (b)— 
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(i) in paragraph (5) in the matter pre-
ceding subparagraph (A) by inserting 
‘‘the’’ after ‘‘agreement under’’; and 
(ii) in paragraph (6)(A) by inserting 
‘‘the’’ after ‘‘in accordance with’’. 
(14) PERMISSIBLE
USES
OF
RECREATIONAL 
TRAILS
PROGRAM
APPORTIONED
FUNDS.—Section 
206(d)(2)(G) is amended by striking ‘‘use of rec-
reational trails’’ and inserting ‘‘uses of recreational 
trails’’. 
(15) TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION SELF-GOVERN-
ANCE PROGRAM.—Section 207 is amended— 
(A) in subsection (g)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 450j–1)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 5325)’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 450j- 
1(f))’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 
5325(f))’’; 
(B) in subsection (l)— 
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 458aaa–5)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5386)’’; 
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 458aaa–6)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5387)’’; 
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(iii) in paragraph (3), by striking 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 458aaa–7)’’ and inserting 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 5388)’’; 
(iv) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 458aaa–9)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5390)’’; 
(v) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 458aaa–10)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5391)’’; 
(vi) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 458aaa–11)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5392)’’; 
(vii) in paragraph (7), by striking 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 458aaa–14)’’ and inserting 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 5395)’’; 
(viii) in paragraph (8), by striking 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 458aaa–15)’’ and inserting 
‘‘(25 U.S.C. 5396)’’; and 
(ix) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 458aaa–17)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 
U.S.C. 5398)’’; and 
(C) in subsection (m)(2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘505’’ and inserting 
‘‘501’’; and 
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(ii) by striking ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 450b; 
458aaa)’’ and inserting ‘‘(25 U.S.C. 5304; 
5381)’’. 
(16) BUY AMERICA.—Section 313 is amended— 
(A) in subsection (e)(2) by striking 
‘‘States;’’ and inserting ‘‘States,’’; and 
(B) in subsection (f)(1) by striking ‘‘, and’’ 
and inserting ‘‘; and’’. 
(17) PROCEDURES
FOR
A
GIFT
OR
DONA-
TION.—Section 323(d) is amended in the matter 
preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ‘‘(42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.)’’ after ‘‘of 1969’’. 
(18) HIGHWAY
SAFETY
PROGRAMS.—Section 
402(b)(1)(E) is amended by striking the semicolon 
at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’. 
(19) USE
OF
FREIGHT
CAPACITY
BUILDING 
PROGRAM FUNDS.—Section 504(g)(6) is amended by 
striking ‘‘make grants or to’’ and inserting ‘‘make 
grants to’’. 
(20) DEVELOPMENT PHASE ACTIVITIES.—Sec-
tion 602(e) is amended by striking ‘‘601(a)(1)(A)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘601(a)(2)(A)’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The table of contents for 
title 23, United States Code, is amended in the item 
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relating to chapter 1 by striking ‘‘FEDERAL AID 
HIGHWAYS’’ and inserting ‘‘FEDERAL-AID 
HIGHWAYS’’. 
(2) CHAPTER 3.—The analysis for chapter 3 of 
title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking 
the item relating to section 325. 
SEC. 1640. CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS FOR PAYCHECK PROTEC-
TION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS UNDER 
HIGHWAY 
AND 
PUBLIC 
TRANSPORTATION 
PROJECT 
COST 
REIMBURSEMENT 
CON-
TRACTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 112 of 
title 23, United States Code, a covered contractor shall 
only make credit adjustments to the indirect cost rate ap-
plied to such contractor to reflect the portion of loan for-
giveness attributable to the receipt of Federal funds. For 
purposes of this section, beginning on the date on which 
the credit attributable to Federal funds is recovered fully, 
no further indirect cost rate credit shall be applied or oth-
erwise provided. 
(b) COVERED CONTRACTOR DEFINED.—For pur-
poses of this section, the term ‘‘covered contractor’’ means 
a contractor or subcontractor at any tier that— 
(1) provides architectural and engineering serv-
ices under a federally-funded Federal-aid highway 
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program or Federal lands highway program cost re-
imbursement contract under title 23, United States 
Code; 
(2) received loan forgiveness in accordance with 
section 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and 
Economic Security Act (Public Law 116–136), for a 
loan provided under paragraph (36) of section 7(a) 
of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)); and 
(3) applied such loan proceeds to indirect costs 
that were reimbursed, in whole or in part, with Fed-
eral funds. 
SEC. 
1641. 
ESTABLISHMENT 
OF 
WESTERN 
RIVERSIDE 
COUNTY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior (in 
this section referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’), acting 
through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall 
establish as a national wildlife refuge the lands, waters, 
and interests therein acquired under subsection (g). The 
national wildlife refuge shall be known as the ‘‘Western 
Riverside County National Wildlife Refuge’’ (in this sec-
tion referred to as the ‘‘Wildlife Refuge’’). 
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Wildlife Refuge 
shall be— 
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(1) to conserve, manage, and restore wildlife 
habitats for the benefit of present and future gen-
erations of Americans; 
(2) to conserve species listed as threatened or 
endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 
1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) or the California En-
dangered Species Act (California Fish and Game 
Code 2050–2068), or which is a covered species 
under the Western Riverside County Multiple Spe-
cies Habitat Conservation Plan; 
(3) to support the recovery and protection of 
threatened and endangered species under the En-
dangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et 
seq.); and 
(4) to provide for wildlife habitat connectivity 
and migratory corridors within the Western River-
side County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation 
Plan Area. 
(c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that the Secretary shall seek to acquire land, water, 
or interests therein (including conservation easements), or 
sufficient to satisfy the goals established in the Multiple 
Species Habitat Conservation Plan, within the acquisition 
boundaries pursuant to this section, including but not lim-
ited to those which have been heretofore or may be herein-
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after acquired by the Western Riverside County Regional 
Conservation Authority for Purposes of the Multiple Spe-
cies Habitat Conservation Plan. 
(d) NOTIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT.—The Sec-
retary shall publish notice of the establishment of the 
Wildlife Refuge in the Federal Register. 
(e) ACQUISITION BOUNDARIES.—The Secretary shall 
establish the acquisition boundaries of the Wildlife Refuge 
as the lands and waters within the Western Riverside 
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Area 
(as depicted on maps and described in the Final Western 
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation 
Plan dated June 17, 2003). 
(f) ADMINISTRATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the establishment of 
the Wildlife Refuge and thereafter, the Secretary 
shall administer all federally owned lands, waters, 
and interests in the Wildlife Refuge in accordance 
with the National Wildlife Refuge System Adminis-
tration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.) and 
this section. The Secretary may use such additional 
statutory authority as may be available to the Sec-
retary for the conservation, management, recovery 
and restoration of fish and wildlife and habitat, the 
development of compatible wildlife dependent out-
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door recreation opportunities, and the facilitation of 
fish and wildlife interpretation and education as the 
Secretary considers appropriate to carry out the pur-
poses of this section and serve the objectives of the 
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat 
Conservation Plan. 
(2) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS
REGARDING 
NON-FEDERAL
LANDS.—The Secretary may enter 
into cooperative agreements with the State of Cali-
fornia, any political subdivision thereof, or any other 
person— 
(A) for the management, in a manner con-
sistent with this section and the Western River-
side County Multiple Species Habitat Conserva-
tion Plan, of lands that are owned by such 
State, subdivision, or other person and located 
within the acquisition boundaries of the Wildlife 
Refuge; 
(B) to promote public awareness of the 
natural resources of the Western Riverside 
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation 
Plan Area; or 
(C) to encourage public participation in the 
conservation of those resources. 
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(g) ACQUISITION AND TRANSFERS OF LANDS AND 
WATERS FOR WILDLIFE REFUGE.— 
(1) ACQUISITIONS.—The Secretary shall ac-
quire by donation, purchase with appropriated 
funds, or exchange such lands and waters, or inter-
ests therein (including conservation easements), as 
they become available, that will achieve the purposes 
of subsection (b), within the acquisition boundaries 
of the Wildlife Refuge, except that the lands, waters, 
and interests therein owned by the State of Cali-
fornia and its political subdivisions may be acquired 
only by donation. 
(2) TRANSFERS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The head of any Fed-
eral department or agency, including any agen-
cy within the Department of the Interior, that 
has jurisdiction of any Federal property located 
within the boundaries of the Wildlife Refuge as 
described by this section shall, not later than 1 
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
submit to the Secretary an assessment of the 
suitability of such property for inclusion in the 
Wildlife Refuge. 
(B) ASSESSMENT.—Any assessment under 
subparagraph (A) shall include— 
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(i) parcel descriptions and best exist-
ing land surveys for such property; 
(ii) a list of existing special reserva-
tions designations, or purposes of the prop-
erty; 
(iii) a list of all known or suspected 
hazardous substance contamination of such 
property, and any facilities, surface water, 
or groundwater on such property; 
(iv) the status of withdrawal of such 
property from— 
(I) the Mineral Leasing Act (30 
U.S.C. 181 et seq.); and 
(II) the General Mining Act of 
1872 (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.); and 
(v) a recommendation as to whether 
such property is or is not suitable for in-
clusion in the Wildlife Refuge, and the rea-
sons supporting the recommendation. 
(C) INCLUSION IN WILDLIFE REFUGE.— 
(i) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
Secretary 
shall, not later than 60 days after receiving 
an assessment submitted pursuant to sub-
paragraph (A), determine if the property 
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described in such assessment is suitable for 
inclusion in the Wildlife Refuge. 
(ii) TRANSFER.—If the Secretary de-
termines the property in an assessment 
submitted under subparagraph (A) is suit-
able for inclusion in the Wildlife Refuge, 
the head of the Federal department or 
agency that has jurisdiction of such prop-
erty shall transfer such property to the ad-
ministrative jurisdiction of the Secretary 
for the purposes of this section. 
(D) PROPERTY UNSUITABLE FOR INCLU-
SION.—Property determined by the Secretary to 
be unsuitable for inclusion in the Wildlife Ref-
uge based on an assessment submitted under 
subparagraph (A) shall be subsequently trans-
ferred to the Secretary for purposes of this sec-
tion by the head of the department or agency 
that has jurisdiction of such property if such 
property becomes suitable for inclusion in the 
Wildlife Refuge as determined by the Secretary 
in consultation with the head of the department 
or agency that has jurisdiction of such prop-
erty. 
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(E) PUBLIC
ACCESS.—If property trans-
ferred to the Secretary under this paragraph al-
lows for public access at the time of transfer, 
such access shall be maintained unless such ac-
cess— 
(i) would be incompatible with the 
purposes of the Wildlife Refuge; 
(ii) would jeopardize public health or 
safety; or 
(iii) must be limited due to emergency 
circumstances. 
SEC. 1642. EFFECT OF WEATHER EXTREMES ON SUSTAIN-
ABILITY AND RELIABILITY OF ROADWAYS. 
The Administrator of the Federal Highway Adminis-
tration shall issue or update guidance and best practices 
related to the resiliency of materials used for construction, 
reconstruction, rehabilitation, and preservation projects on 
Federal-aid highways, taking into consideration the effect 
of dynamic changes on maintenance cycles for roadways, 
including as a result of weather-based factors. 
SEC. 1643. GAO REPORT REGARDING HIGHWAY TRUST 
FUND EXPENDITURES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States shall submit to the Committee on 
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Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Environment and Pub-
lic Works of the Senate a report on Highway Trust Fund 
expenditures. 
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the report under sub-
section (a) shall be to gain an understanding of the ex-
penditures made by the trust fund, including for programs 
funded under the Mass Transit Account and the Highway 
Account. 
(c) CONTENTS.—The report under subsection (a) 
shall examine reimbursements to eligible recipients, in-
cluding States, territories, Indian tribes, transit agencies, 
and Federal land management agencies, by— 
(1) Federal-aid highway program; and 
(2) category of eligible project costs including— 
(A) administrative costs; 
(B) development phase activities, including 
transportation planning; 
(C) construction; 
(D) maintenance; 
(E) transit capital projects; 
(F) operational improvements; 
(G) safety improvements; and 
(H) any other category that the Comp-
troller General determines necessary. 
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SEC. 1644. RURAL OPPORTUNITIES TO USE TRANSPOR-
TATION FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS INITIATIVE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation 
shall establish the Rural Opportunities to Use Transpor-
tation for Economic Success Initiative (hereinafter re-
ferred to as the ‘‘ROUTES Office’’), to— 
(1) improve analysis of rural projects applying 
for Department of Transportation discretionary 
grants, including ensuring that project costs, local 
resources, and the larger benefits to the American 
people and the economy are appropriately consid-
ered; and 
(2) provide rural communities with technical as-
sistance for meeting the Nation’s transportation in-
frastructure investment need in a financially sustain-
able manner. 
(b) OBJECTIVES.—The ROUTES Office shall— 
(1) collect input from knowledgeable entities 
and the public on the benefits of rural transpor-
tation projects, the technical and financial assistance 
required for constructing and operating rural trans-
portation infrastructure and services, and barriers 
and opportunities to funding such rural transpor-
tation projects; 
(2) evaluate data on rural transportation chal-
lenges and determining methods to align the Depart-
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ment of Transportation’s discretionary funding and 
financing opportunities with the needs of rural com-
munities for meeting National transportation goals; 
and 
(3) educate rural communities about applicable 
Department of Transportation discretionary grants, 
developing effective methods to evaluate rural 
projects in discretionary grant programs, and com-
municating those methods through program guid-
ance. 
(c) ROUTES COUNCIL.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish 
the ROUTES Council (hereinafter referred to as the 
‘‘Council’’) to— 
(A) 
organize, 
guide, 
and 
lead 
the 
ROUTES Office; and 
(B) coordinate rural-related funding pro-
grams and assistance among the modal admin-
istrations. 
(2) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall be 
composed of the following officers of the De-
partment of Transportation, or their designees: 
(i) The Under Secretary of Transpor-
tation for Policy. 
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(ii) The General Counsel. 
(iii) The Chief Financial Officer and 
Assistant Secretary for Budget and Pro-
grams. 
(iv) The Assistant Secretary for Re-
search and Technology. 
(v) The Administrators of the— 
(I) Federal Aviation Administra-
tion; 
(II) Federal Highway Adminis-
tration; 
(III) Federal Railroad Adminis-
tration; and 
(IV) Federal Transit Administra-
tion. 
(vi) The Chief Infrastructure Funding 
Officer. 
(vii) The Assistant Secretary of Gov-
ernment Affairs. 
(viii) The Director of the Office of 
Public Affairs. 
(B) CHAIR.—The Under Secretary of 
Transportation for Policy shall be the Chair of 
the Council. 
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(C) ADDITIONAL
MEMBERS.—The Sec-
retary of Transportation or the Chair of the 
Council may designate additional members to 
serve on the Council. 
(3) ADDITIONAL
MODAL
INPUT.—To address 
issues related to safety and transport of rural com-
modities, the Council shall consult with the Adminis-
trators (or their designees) of the— 
(A) Maritime Administration; 
(B) Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway De-
velopment Corporation; and 
(C) National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration. 
(4) DUTIES.—Members of the Council shall— 
(A) participate in all meetings and relevant 
Council activities and be prepared to share in-
formation relevant to rural transportation infra-
structure projects and issues; 
(B) provide guidance and leadership on 
rural transportation infrastructure issues and 
represent the work of the Council and Depart-
ment of Transportation on such issues to exter-
nal stakeholders; and 
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(C) recommend initiatives to the Chair of 
the Council to consider, establish, and staff any 
resulting activities or working groups. 
(5) MEETINGS.—The Council shall meet bi-
monthly. 
(6) WORK
PRODUCTS
AND
DELIVERABLES.— 
The 
Council 
my 
develop 
work 
products 
or 
deliverables to meet its goals, including— 
(A) an annual report to Congress describ-
ing Council activities for the past year and ex-
pected activities for the coming year; 
(B) any recommendations to enhance the 
effectiveness of Department of Transportation 
discretionary grant programs regarding rural 
infrastructure issues; and 
(C) other guides and reports for relevant 
groups and the public. 
SEC. 1645. GAO STUDY ON VULNERABILITIES TO CERTAIN 
THREATS. 
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall conduct a study and submit a report on the 
vulnerabilities facing the United States transportation sys-
tem, including risks to intelligent transportation systems 
and other connected systems from ransomware and other 
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cybersecurity threats. Such report shall be submitted to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and in-
clude a summary of findings and any recommendations 
to protect against any such vulnerabilities. 
SEC. 1646. EXTENSION OF NHA AUTHORIZATIONS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—The section may be referred to 
as the ‘‘National Heritage Area Authorization Extension 
Act of 2021’’. 
(b) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of law, the authorization of appropriations for each 
National Heritage Area with an authorization expiring in 
2021 is extended through September 30, 2023. 
(c) NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DEFINED.—For the 
purposes of subsection (b), the term ‘‘National Heritage 
Area’’ means each of the following: 
(1) A National Heritage Area. 
(2) A National Heritage Corridor. 
(3) A Cultural Heritage Corridor. 
(4) A Heritage Preservation Commission. 
(5) A National Heritage Route. 
(6) A Heritage Partnership. 
(7) A National Heritage Partnership. 
(8) A National Historic District. 
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(9) An area designated as a national heritage 
area through Federal Statute. 
(d) 
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
EXTENSION.—Section 
6001(c) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Man-
agement, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116–9; 54 
U.S.C. 320101 note) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘3 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act’’ and inserting 
‘‘September 30, 2023’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘the date that 
is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act’’ 
and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2023’’. 
SEC. 1647. ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORKING GROUP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT
OF WORKING GROUP.—Not 
later than 240 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of 
Energy shall jointly establish a working group consisting 
of Federal and non-Federal stakeholders to make rec-
ommendations on the development, adoption, and integra-
tion of light and heavy duty electric vehicles into the trans-
portation and energy systems of the United States. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The working group shall be 
composed of— 
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(A) the Secretaries (or designees), who 
shall be co-chairs of the working group; and 
(B) relevant Federal and non-Federal 
stakeholders, as determined by the Secretaries. 
(2) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretaries shall en-
sure that the members of the working group include 
individuals with a balance of backgrounds, experi-
ences, view points, and represent geographically di-
verse regions of the United States. 
(c) MEETINGS.—The working group shall meet not 
less frequently than once every 120 days. 
(d) JOINT REPORT AND STRATEGY ON ELECTRIC 
VEHICLE
ADOPTION, 
OPPORTUNITIES, 
AND
CHAL-
LENGES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretaries, in consulta-
tion with the working group, shall submit to Con-
gress, a report on the status of electric vehicle adop-
tion, opportunities, and challenges to expanding 
adoption of electric vehicles, and develop strategies 
to address these opportunities and challenges. 
(2) DEADLINES.—A joint report and strategy 
shall be submitted to Congress by September 30, 
2025. 
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(e) TERMINATION.—The working group shall termi-
nate on the date on which the report and strategy under 
subsection (d) are submitted. 
SEC. 1648. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON SOIL AND ERO-
SION CONTROL FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS. 
It is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) federally funded construction projects 
should seek to— 
(A) incorporate products and materials 
that support environmental sustainability; 
(B) ensure the health and safety of fish 
and wildlife; and 
(C) consist of recycled or biobased prod-
ucts; and 
(2) State departments of transportation should 
support environmental sustainability, to the max-
imum extent practicable, in procurement decisions. 
SEC. 1649. LOCAL PROJECT DELIVERY IMPROVEMENTS. 
(a) HIGH-PERFORMING LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY DES-
IGNATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall des-
ignate high-performing local public agencies based 
on the criteria in paragraph (3) and consistent with 
the process described under paragraph (4) to be eli-
gible to exercise the project delivery methods de-
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scribed under this section for projects funded under 
title 23, United States Code. 
(2) AUTHORITY.—Nothing in this section shall 
be construed to prohibit a local public agency from 
taking any action otherwise authorized to secure and 
expend Federal funds authorized under chapter 1 of 
title 23, United States Code. 
(3) CRITERIA.—In designating a high-per-
forming local public agency under this section, the 
Secretary shall consider the legal, financial, and 
technical capacity of the applicant. 
(4) REQUIREMENTS.— 
(A) CALL
FOR
NOMINATION.—The Sec-
retary shall solicit applications for designation 
under this section. 
(B) GUIDANCE.—The call for nomination 
under paragraph (1) shall include guidance on 
the requirements and responsibilities of a high- 
performing local public agency under this sec-
tion. 
(C) DETERMINATION.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
have discretion to make any designation 
under this section. 
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(ii) APPROVAL.—The Secretary may 
approve for participation under this pro-
gram any direct recipient under section 
1305 of this Act based on the application 
under such section. Such approval shall 
only apply to the direct recipient unless the 
Secretary determines it is appropriate, 
based on the criteria in subsection (a)(3), 
to extend the approval to 1 or more sub-
recipients of the direct recipient. 
(5) TERM.—Except as provided in paragraph 
(6), a designation under this subsection— 
(A) shall be for a period of not less than 
5 years; and 
(B) may be renewable. 
(6) TERMINATION.—The Secretary shall estab-
lish procedures for the termination of a designation 
under this subsection. 
(7) LIMITATION.—The Secretary may establish 
a limitation on the number of participants in the 
program, based on the availability of administrative 
resources and the capacity to provide sufficient over-
sight of the program established under this section. 
(b) PROJECT DELIVERY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.— 
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(A) METHODS.—The high-performing local 
public agency may, consistent with the agree-
ment entered into with the Secretary under 
subsection(c), utilize 1 or more of the project 
delivery methods described in this subsection, 
notwithstanding the adoption of such methods 
by the State. 
(B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in 
this section shall be construed to prohibit a 
local public agency from using a project delivery 
method otherwise available to such local public 
agency under title 23, United States Code. 
(2) FORCE
ACCOUNT.—Notwithstanding sub-
sections (a) and (b) of section 112 of title 23, 
United States Code, a high-performing local public 
agency may, subject to the terms of the agreement 
under subsection (c), complete the construction (as 
such term is defined under section 101 of such title) 
of a Federal-aid highway project by force account, 
provided the recipient is qualified to perform the 
work in a satisfactory manner based on the criteria 
in subsection (a)(3), as determined by the Secretary. 
(3) INDEFINITE
DELIVERY
AND
INDEFINITE 
QUANTITY CONTRACTING.—Subject to the terms of 
the agreement under subsection (c), a high-per-
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forming local public agency may use indefinite quan-
tity and indefinite delivery contracting, including job 
order contracting, consistent with the process de-
scribed under subpart F of part 635 of title 23, 
Code of Federal Regulations. If determined appro-
priate by the Secretary, the high-performing local 
public agency may submit an indefinite delivery and 
indefinite quantity contracting procedures plan di-
rectly to the Secretary for approval. 
(4) ASSUMPTION
OF
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF 
STATE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the terms of 
the agreement under subsection (c), a high-per-
forming local public agency may assume, in lieu 
of a State, for projects covered by an agreement 
under subsection (c)— 
(i) the Federal-aid highway project 
approval, determination, and oversight re-
sponsibilities that a State may assume 
under section 106 of title 23, United 
States Code; and 
(ii) the responsibility that a State may 
assume, under section 326 of title 23, 
United 
States 
Code, 
for 
determining 
whether certain designated activities are 
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included within classes of action identified 
in regulation by the Secretary that are cat-
egorically excluded from requirements for 
environmental assessments or environ-
mental impact statements. 
(B) TERMS.—In assuming the responsibil-
ities under subparagraph (A), the high-per-
forming local public agency shall be subject to 
the same terms, conditions, and requirements 
at the discretion of the Secretary as would be 
a State under sections 106(c) and 326 of title 
23, United States Code, and any associated reg-
ulations and procedures. 
(c) AGREEMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.— 
(A) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary and the 
high-performing local public agency shall enter 
into an agreement relating to the extent to 
which the local public agency may assume the 
authorities described under this section. 
(B) DISCRETION.—The Secretary shall 
have the discretion to enter into an agreement 
under this section for one or more of the 
project delivery methods described in subsection 
(b). 
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(C) SCOPE.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may 
make an approval to assume the respon-
sibilities described under subsection (b) on 
a single-project, multiple-project, project- 
type, or programmatic basis. 
(ii) COVERED
PROJECTS.—The au-
thority described under this section may 
apply to any Federal-aid highway project 
carried out within the jurisdiction of the 
high-performing local public agency, at the 
discretion of the Secretary. 
(2) SELF-CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The high-performing 
local public agency may, at the discretion of the 
Secretary, provide for self-certification of com-
pliance for the responsibilities assumed pursu-
ant to the agreement established under this sec-
tion. The Secretary shall establish procedures 
governing such self-certification of compliance, 
including the frequency of such certification. 
(B) OVERSIGHT.—If the high-performing 
local public agency assumes the role of self-cer-
tification of compliance as described under 
clause (i), the Secretary shall establish proce-
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dures to conduct risk-based stewardship and 
oversight of a local public agency’s performance 
of the assumed responsibilities specified in the 
agreement under this subsection, as determined 
necessary or appropriate by the Secretary. 
(3) ASSISTANCE
TO
LOCAL
PUBLIC
AGEN-
CIES.—On request of a local public agency, the Sec-
retary shall provide to the local public agency tech-
nical assistance, training, or other support relating 
to— 
(A) assuming responsibilities under this 
section; 
(B) developing an agreement under this 
subsection; or 
(C) addressing a responsibility under this 
section in need of corrective action. 
(4) ADOPTION
OF
STATE
PROCEDURES.—Ex-
cept as otherwise provided in the agreement between 
the Secretary and the high performing local agency, 
the local public agency shall use any manuals, stand-
ards, procedures, and specifications utilized by the 
State, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. 
(5) CONSULTATION.—In establishing the agree-
ment under this section, the Secretary may require 
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the local public agency to consult with the State de-
partment of transportation, as appropriate. 
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion shall be construed to limit the ability of a high-per-
forming local public agency to partner with a State depart-
ment of transportation or other recipient of Federal funds 
under title 23, United States Code, or chapter 53 of title 
49, United States Code, to carry out a project. 
(e) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Except as provided in this 
section, all applicable requirements of title 23, United 
States Code, shall apply to projects carried out under this 
section. 
(f) FUNDING.—The Secretary may use for program 
management, oversight, and technical assistance to high- 
performing local public agencies amounts made available 
under section 1305(c)(2) of this Act for technical assist-
ance and administration. 
(g) REPORT.— 
(1) LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY REPORT.—Not later 
than 60 days after the end of each fiscal year, each 
local public agency designated under this section 
shall submit to the Secretary a report that in-
cludes— 
(A) a list of projects carried out under this 
section; 
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(B) a description of the authorities as-
sumed under subsection (b), including a sum-
mary of the project types carried out under 
such authorities; 
(C) recommendations, if any— 
(i) on other authorities that would be 
appropriate to assume under this section; 
and 
(ii) to improve the effectiveness of the 
program under this section. 
(2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than Oc-
tober 1, 2024, the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a re-
port that— 
(A) summarizes the findings of each local 
public agency provided under paragraph (1); 
(B) describes the efforts undertaken by 
both local public agencies and the Secretary to 
ensure compliance with the requirements of title 
23, United States Code; and 
(C) provides recommendations from the 
Secretary to— 
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(i) improve the administration, over-
sight, and performance of the program es-
tablished under this section; 
(ii) 
improve 
the 
effectiveness 
of 
project delivery for local public agencies; 
(iii) evaluate options to expand the 
authority provided under this section; and 
(iv) provide legislative recommenda-
tions, if any, based on the outcomes of the 
program. 
SEC. 1650. UTILIZATION OF QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS. 
(a) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 6 months after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Trans-
portation and the Secretary of Energy shall each promul-
gate regulations requiring the utilization of qualified elec-
tricians in the construction, installation, operation and 
maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations assisted, 
in whole or in part, by funding provided under this Act. 
(b) DEFINITION OF QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.—In 
this section, the term ‘‘qualified electrician’’ means an 
electrician who has completed training under the Electric 
Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and 
obtained an EVITP certification. 
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SEC. 1651. GAO STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF DRUNK DRIVING 
CHILD ENDANGERMENT LAWS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States shall submit to Congress a report 
on the impact and effectiveness of drunk driving child 
endangerment 
laws, 
and 
ways 
in 
which 
child 
endangerment laws can be strengthened to protect chil-
dren who may be passengers in vehicles driven by drunk 
drivers. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The report required under this sec-
tion shall— 
(1) review State laws to determine best prac-
tices, comparing State laws in which driving drunk 
with a child is considered a felony versus a mis-
demeanor, as well as review effective ways in which 
States mandate or encourage reporting and docu-
mentation of child endangerment; and 
(2) make recommendations as to how State 
laws can be improved to protect children from riding 
as passengers in vehicles driven by drunk drivers, in-
cluding increased penalties, reporting requirements, 
and coordination with child protective services. 
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SEC. 1652. REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACCELERATOR 
DEOMONSTRATION PROGRAM. 
Section 1441 of the FAST Act (23 U.S.C. 601 note) 
is amended— 
(1) in subsection (d)— 
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and 
(2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and 
(B) by inserting before paragraph (1) the 
following: 
‘‘(1) the need for projects that address air qual-
ity in areas— 
‘‘(A) that have been designated as non-
attainment area under section 107(d) of the 
Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7407(d)); or 
‘‘(B) that are maintenance areas (as such 
term is defined in section 101(a) of title 23, 
United States Code);’’; and 
(2) in subsection (f) by striking ‘‘$12,000,000’’ 
inserting ‘‘$13,600,000 out of the general fund of 
the Treasury for each fiscal year’’. 
SEC. 1653. CLIMATE-SAFE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKING 
GROUP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 3 months after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Trans-
portation shall establish a working group, to be known as 
the ‘‘Climate-Safe Infrastructure Working Group’’ (in this 
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section referred to as the ‘‘Working Group’’), to examine 
how to integrate scientific data regarding the projected 
impacts and risks of climate change into infrastructure 
planning, design, engineering, construction, operation, and 
maintenance that is funded by the Federal Government. 
(b) COMPOSITION.—The Working Group shall consist 
of the following: 
(1) One or more representatives from each of 
the Federal agencies that participate in the U.S. 
Global Change Research Program. 
(2) One or more representatives from the De-
partment of the Treasury. 
(3) One or more professional engineers with rel-
evant expertise in infrastructure design. 
(4) One or more scientists from the National 
Academy of Sciences. 
(5) One or more scientists, social scientists, and 
experts from academic and research institutions who 
have expertise in— 
(A) climate change projections and im-
pacts; 
(B) engineering; 
(C) architecture; or 
(D) other relevant areas of expertise. 
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(6) One or more licensed architects with rel-
evant expertise in infrastructure design. 
(7) One or more certified planners with relevant 
expertise in climate change impacts. 
(8) One or more representatives of State, local, 
and Tribal governments. 
(9) One or more representatives of environ-
mental justice groups. 
(c) DUTIES.—The Working Group shall consider and 
examine, at a minimum, the following matters: 
(1) The current informational and institutional 
barriers to integrating scientific data regarding the 
projected impacts and risks of climate change into 
infrastructure planning, design, engineering, con-
struction, operation, and maintenance that is funded 
by the Federal Government. 
(2) The critical information needed by engi-
neers, certified planners, Federal, State, and local 
governments, and other persons charged with infra-
structure upgrades and maintenance to better ad-
dress the impacts and risks of climate change over 
the lifetime of infrastructure projects. 
(3) With respect to Federal investment and 
planning for infrastructure, how to select an appro-
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priate, adaptive engineering design for a range of fu-
ture climate scenarios. 
(4) How to incentivize and incorporate trans-
portation systems thinking, considering how various 
transportation and infrastructure projects are linked 
together in a metropolitan region or community, into 
regional planning and engineering design to ensure 
the social, economic, and environmental benefits of 
transportation and infrastructure projects are maxi-
mized. 
(5) With respect to Federal investment and 
planning for infrastructure, how to take account of 
the risks of cascading infrastructure failures and de-
velop more holistic and equitable approaches to eval-
uating and mitigating risks of climate change. 
(6) How to ensure that Federal investments in 
infrastructure resilience benefit all communities, in-
cluding communities of color, low-income commu-
nities, Tribal communities, and other communities 
that face a disproportionate risk from climate 
change and may have experienced long-standing 
unmet needs and underinvestment in critical infra-
structure. 
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(7) How Federal agencies can track and mon-
itor federally-funded climate resilient infrastructure 
in a coordinated fashion to— 
(A) help build an understanding of the 
costs and benefits of climate resilient infra-
structure; 
(B) build the capacity for climate resilient 
infrastructure; and 
(C) plan for investments for the future. 
(d) COORDINATION AND CONSIDERATIONS.—In car-
rying out its duties, the Working Group shall— 
(1) coordinate with other Federal climate 
change adaptation planning efforts and strategies 
that advance reliability and safety in infrastructure, 
including the Mitigation Framework Leadership 
Group and the National Mitigation Investment 
Strategy; and 
(2) consider and build upon existing informa-
tion relating to climate change, including informa-
tion from the most recent National Climate Assess-
ment. 
(e) PUBLIC INPUT.—In carrying out its duties, the 
Working Group shall, prior to submission of a draft report 
under subsection (f), engage in a public stakeholder proc-
ess by— 
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(1) holding regional public meetings with key 
stakeholders, including climate experts, infrastruc-
ture experts, State, local, and community groups, 
and infrastructure finance and insurance experts; 
and 
(2) providing the public an opportunity to pro-
vide views, for a period of at least 60 days, to the 
Working Group regarding the best way to incor-
porate scientific data regarding the projected im-
pacts and risks of climate change into infrastructure 
planning, design, engineering, construction, oper-
ation, and maintenance that is funded by the Fed-
eral Government. 
(f) PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS.— 
(1) SUBMISSION.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Working 
Group shall submit to the President and Congress a 
draft report that includes preliminary recommenda-
tions addressing the each of the matters described in 
subsection (c). 
(2) PUBLIC
COMMENT.—The Working Group 
shall make draft report submitted under paragraph 
(1) available to the public for comment for a period 
of not less than 60 days prior to submission of the 
final report under subsection (g). 
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(g) FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than 2 
years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Working 
Group shall submit to the President and Congress a final 
report that includes recommendations— 
(1) addressing each of the matters described in 
subsection (c); 
(2) addressing critical information gaps and 
challenges identified by the Working Group; 
(3) for financing options for Federal, State, 
local, Tribal, and territorial governments to help 
fund climate-resilient infrastructure; 
(4) for a platform or process to facilitate com-
munication between climate scientists, infrastructure 
planners, engineers, and other relevant experts; 
(5) for a stakeholder process— 
(A) to engage with representatives of 
State, local, Tribal, territorial, and community 
groups regarding the specific challenges and in-
equities faced by historically marginalized com-
munities; and 
(B) to provide outreach and education, 
shared knowledge, and lessons learned about 
climate-resilient infrastructure; and 
(6) for a platform for tracking Federal funding 
of climate-resilient infrastructure. 
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SEC. 1654. UPDATES TO MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC 
CONTROL DEVICES. 
(a) ADDRESSING ALL USERS EQUALLY.—The Sec-
retary shall ensure that current and future editions of the 
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices address all 
users equally, including vulnerable road users such as pe-
destrians and cyclists. 
(b) TIMING OF REGULAR UPDATES.—Pursuant to 
the authority granted the Secretary in section 109 of title 
23, United States Code, the Secretary shall review the ex-
isting guidance for when updates to the Manual on Uni-
form Traffic Control Devices occur and make any adjust-
ments to that guidance needed to ensure the Secretary is 
timely updating the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control 
Devices to take into account advances in design standards, 
road markings, and traffic devices. The Secretary shall 
consider requiring that the Manual on Uniform Traffic 
Control Devices be reviewed at least once every 4 years 
for any necessary updates. 
SEC. 1655. DBE REPORT. 
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall submit to Congress, and make available to the public, 
a report analyzing the Department of Transportation’s 
performance measured against the 8 objectives of the Dis-
advantaged Business Enterprises Program under section 
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26.1 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The report 
shall identify and provide a list of recipients of Depart-
ment of Transportation funds, such recipient’s overall an-
nual 
Disadvantaged 
Business 
Enterprise 
goals 
(disaggregated by percentage and dollar value), and the 
information submitted in sections A and B of such recipi-
ent’s respective Uniform Reports of DBE Awards, Com-
mitments, and Payments for the previous 5 years. 
SEC. 1656. STUDY ON IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION FROM VE-
HICLES IDLING IN SCHOOL ZONES. 
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency, acting jointly, shall— 
(1) complete a study on the impacts on the 
health of children related to the emission of air pol-
lutants from school buses and other vehicles idling 
in school zones; and 
(2) submit a report to the Congress on the re-
sults of such study. 
SEC. 1657. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS 
REMEDIATION PROGRAM. 
Public Law 88–657 (16 U.S.C. 532 et seq.) (com-
monly known as the ‘‘Forest Roads and Trails Act’’) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
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‘‘SEC. 8. FOREST SERVICE LEGACY ROADS AND TRAILS RE-
MEDIATION PROGRAM. 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall estab-
lish the Forest Service Legacy Roads and Trails Remedi-
ation Program (referred to in this section as ‘the Pro-
gram’). 
‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATION.—The Program shall be ad-
ministered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of 
the Forest Service. 
‘‘(c) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the Program, the 
Secretary shall, taking into account predicted changes in 
weather and hydrology related to global climate change— 
‘‘(1) carry out storm damage risk reduction, in-
cluding deferred maintenance, repairs, road and trail 
relocation, and associated activities on National For-
est System roads, National Forest System trails, 
and tunnels and bridges under the jurisdiction of the 
Forest Service; 
‘‘(2) restore waterways and natural migration 
for fish and other aquatic species by removing, re-
pairing, or replacing culverts or other infrastructure 
from such waterways; and 
‘‘(3) decommission National Forest System 
roads and unauthorized roads and trails under Na-
tional Forest System jurisdiction in accordance with 
subsection (f). 
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‘‘(d) PRIORITY.—In implementing the Program, the 
Secretary shall give priority to projects that protect or re-
store— 
‘‘(1) water quality and watershed function; 
‘‘(2) a watershed that supplies a public drinking 
water system; 
‘‘(3) the habitat of a threatened, endangered, or 
sensitive fish or wildlife species, or species of con-
servation concern; or 
‘‘(4) a watershed for which the Secretary has 
completed a watershed protection and restoration ac-
tion plan pursuant to section 304 of the Healthy 
Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6543). 
‘‘(e) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.—Except with re-
spect to a project carried out on a watershed for which 
the Secretary has a cooperative agreement under section 
323 of the Department of the Interior and Related Agen-
cies Appropriations Act, 1999 (16 U.S.C. 1011a), each 
project carried out under this section shall be on a Na-
tional Forest System road, National Forest System trail, 
or unauthorized road or trail under National Forest Sys-
tem jurisdiction. 
‘‘(f) 
UNNEEDED
NATIONAL
FOREST
SYSTEM 
ROADS.—As soon as practicable after identifying a road 
as unneeded under subpart A of part 212 of title 36, Code 
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of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the 
enactment of this section), the Secretary shall— 
‘‘(1) decommission such road; or 
‘‘(2) convert such road to a system trail. 
‘‘(g) REVIEW; REVISION.—The Secretary shall re-
view, and may revise, an identification made under sub-
part A of part 212 of title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 
(as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). 
‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 
2030.’’. 
SEC. 1658. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON HIGH- 
SPEED INTERNET CONNECTIVITY IN FEDER-
ALLY-ASSISTED HOUSING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States shall submit to Congress a report 
on broadband service in Federally-assisted housing. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The report required under sub-
section (a) shall include— 
(1) an analysis of Federally-assisted housing 
units that have access to broadband service and the 
number of such units that do not have access to 
broadband service, disaggregated by State, county, 
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and congressional district, that includes geographic 
information and any Federal agency responsible for 
such units; 
(2) an analysis of which such units are not cur-
rently capable of supporting broadband service de-
ployment and would require retrofitting to support 
broadband service deployment, disaggregated by 
State, county, and congressional district, that in-
cludes geographic information and any Federal 
agency responsible for such units; 
(3) an analysis of the estimated costs and time-
frame necessary for retrofitting buildings to achieve 
100 percent access to broadband service; 
(4) an analysis of the challenges to more wide-
spread deployment of broadband service, including 
the comparative markets dynamics to expansion in 
rural areas and low-income urban areas, and the 
challenges to pursuing retrofits to achieve 100 per-
cent access to broadband service; 
(5) descriptions of lessons learned from pre-
vious retrofitting actions; 
(6) an evaluation of the ConnectHome pilot 
program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban De-
velopment; and 
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(7) recommendations for Congress for achieving 
100 percent access to broadband service in Feder-
ally-assisted housing. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) 
BROADBAND
SERVICE.—The 
term 
‘‘broadband service’’ has the meaning given the term 
‘‘broadband internet access service’’ in section 8.1(b) 
of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any suc-
cessor regulation. 
(2) FEDERALLY-ASSISTED
HOUSING.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘Federally-assisted housing’’ 
means— 
(A) any single-family or multifamily hous-
ing that is assisted under a program adminis-
tered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development or the Secretary of Agriculture; or 
(B) housing eligible for a Federal low-in-
come housing tax credit. 
SEC. 1659. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND. 
Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is 
amended by— 
(1) striking ‘‘of fiscal years 2012 to 2023’’ and 
inserting ‘‘fiscal year’’; and 
(2) striking ‘‘$150,000,000’’ and inserting 
‘‘$300,000,000’’. 
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SEC. 1660. HOV FACILITY REVIEW. 
Section 166 of title 23, United States Code, is further 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(h) REVIEW AND REMOVAL.—If the Secretary of 
Transportation determines appropriate, 10 years after 
construction of an HOV facility operated in compliance 
with this section, a State may— 
‘‘(1) conduct a review of such facility; and 
‘‘(2) remove such facility and repay any funds 
associated with such facility.’’. 
TITLE II—PUBLIC 
TRANSPORTATION 
Subtitle A—Federal Transit 
Administration 
SEC. 2101. AUTHORIZATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5338 of title 49, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘§ 5338. Authorizations 
‘‘(a) GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—There shall be available 
from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway 
Trust Fund to carry out sections 5305, 5307, 5308, 
5310, 5311, 5312, 5314, 5318, 5320, 5328, 5335, 
5337, 5339, and 5340— 
‘‘(A) $17,894,460,367 for fiscal year 2023; 
‘‘(B) $18,201,940,770 for fiscal year 2024; 
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‘‘(C) $18,551,676,708 for fiscal year 2025; 
and 
‘‘(D) $18,901,573,693 for fiscal year 
2026. 
‘‘(2) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Of the amounts 
made available under paragraph (1)— 
‘‘(A) $189,879,151 for fiscal year 2023, 
$192,841,266 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$195,926,726 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2025, 
and 
$199,002,776 for fiscal year 2026, shall be 
available to carry out section 5305; 
‘‘(B) $7,505,830,848 for fiscal year 2023, 
$7,622,921,809 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$7,744,888,558 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$7,866,483,309 for fiscal year 2026 shall be al-
located in accordance with section 5336 to pro-
vide financial assistance for urbanized areas 
under section 5307; 
‘‘(C) $101,510,000 for fiscal year 2023, 
$103,093,556 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$104,743,053 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2025, 
and 
$106,387,519 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available for grants under section 5308; 
‘‘(D) $434,830,298 for fiscal year 2023, 
$441,613,651 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
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$448,679,469 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2025, 
and 
$455,723,737 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5310, of which 
not less than— 
‘‘(i) $5,075,500 for fiscal year 2023, 
$5,154,678 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$5,237,153 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$5,319,376 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5310(j); and 
‘‘(ii) $20,302,000 for fiscal year 2023, 
$20,618,711 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$20,948,611 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$21,277,504 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5310(k); 
‘‘(E) $1,025,199,724 for fiscal year 2023, 
$1,041,192,839 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$1,057,851,925 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$1,074,460,200 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5311, of which 
not less than— 
‘‘(i) $55,679,500 for fiscal year 2023, 
$56,392,100 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$57,134,374 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$57,874,383 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
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available to carry out section 5311(c)(1); 
and 
‘‘(ii) $50,755,000 for fiscal year 2023, 
$51,546,778 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$52,371,526 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$53,193,759 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5311(c)(2); 
‘‘(F) $53,498,300 for fiscal year 2023; 
$54,020,873 for fiscal year 2024; $54,565,207 
for fiscal year 2025; $55,107,881 for fiscal year 
2026 shall be available to carry out section 
5312, of which not less than— 
‘‘(i) $5,075,500 for fiscal year 2023, 
$5,154,678 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$5,237,153 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$5,319,376 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out each of sections 
5312(d)(3) and 5312(d)(4); 
‘‘(ii) $3,045,300 for fiscal year 2023, 
$3,092,807 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$3,142,292 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$3,191,626 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5312(h); 
‘‘(iii) $10,151,000 for fiscal year 
2023, $10,309,356 for fiscal year 2024, 
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$10,474,305 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$10,638,752 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5312(i); and 
‘‘(iv) $10,075,500 for fiscal year 
2023, $10,154,678 for fiscal year 2024, 
$10,237,153 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$10,319,376 shall be available to carry out 
section 5312(j); 
‘‘(G) $23,347,300 for fiscal year 2023, 
$23,711,518 for fiscal year 2024, $24,090,902 
for fiscal year 2025, and $24,469,129 for fiscal 
year 2026 shall be available to carry out section 
5314, of which not less than— 
‘‘(i) $4,060,400 for fiscal year 2023, 
$4,123,742 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$4,189,722 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$4,255,501 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section of 5314(a); 
‘‘(ii) $5,075,500 for fiscal year 2023, 
$5,154,678 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$5,237,153 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$5,319,376 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5314(c); and 
‘‘(iii) $12,181,200 for fiscal year 
2023, $12,371,227 for fiscal year 2024, 
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$12,569,166 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$12,766,502 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5314(b)(2); 
‘‘(H) $5,075,500 for fiscal year 2023, 
$5,154,678 for fiscal year 2024, $5,237,153 for 
fiscal year 2025, and $5,319,376 for fiscal year 
2026 shall be available to carry out section 
5318; 
‘‘(I) $30,453,000 for fiscal year 2023, 
$30,928,067 for fiscal year 2024, $31,422,916 
for fiscal year 2025, and $31,916,256 for fiscal 
year 2026 shall be available to carry out section 
5328, of which not less than— 
‘‘(i) $25,377,500 for fiscal year 2023, 
$25,773,389 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$26,185,763 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$26,596,880 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section of 5328(b); 
and 
‘‘(ii) $2,537,750 for fiscal year 2023, 
$2,577,339 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$2,618,576 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$2,659,688 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5328(c); 
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‘‘(J) $4,060,400 for fiscal year 2023, 
$4,123,742 for fiscal year 2024, $4,189,722 for 
fiscal year 2025, and $4,255,501 for fiscal year 
2026 shall be available to carry out section 
5335; 
‘‘(K) $5,366,233,728 for fiscal year 2023, 
$5,460,789,084 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$5,560,170,578 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$5,660,288,417 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5337; 
‘‘(L) to carry out the bus formula program 
under section 5339(a)— 
‘‘(i) $1,240,328,213 for fiscal year 
2023, $1,259,667,334 for fiscal year 2024, 
$1,279,832,171 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$1,299,925,536 for fiscal year 2026; ex-
cept that 
‘‘(ii) 15 percent of the amounts under 
clause (i) shall be available to carry out 
5339(d); 
‘‘(M) $437,080,000 for fiscal year 2023, 
$424,748,448 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$387,944,423 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2025, 
and 
$351,100,151 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5339(b); 
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‘‘(N) $890,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, 
$950,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2024, 
$1,065,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and 
$1,180,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 shall be 
available to carry out section 5339(c); and 
‘‘(O) $587,133,905 for each of fiscal years 
2023 through 2026 shall be available to carry 
out section 5340 to provide financial assistance 
for urbanized areas under section 5307 and 
rural areas under section 5311, of which— 
‘‘(i) $309,688,908 for each of fiscal 
years 2023 through 2026 shall be for 
growing States under section 5340(c); and 
‘‘(ii) $277,444,997 for each of fiscal 
years 2023 through 2026 shall be for high 
density States under section 5340(d). 
‘‘(b) CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS.—There are au-
thorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5309 
$3,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $4,250,000,000 for 
fiscal year 2024, $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and 
5,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. 
‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated 
to 
carry 
out 
section 
5334, 
$142,060,785 for fiscal year 2023, $144,191,696 for 
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fiscal year 2024, $146,412,248 for fiscal year 2025, 
and 148,652,356 for fiscal year 2026. 
‘‘(2) SECTION 5329.—Of the amounts author-
ized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), not 
less than $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 
through 2026 shall be available to carry out section 
5329. 
‘‘(3) SECTION
5326.—Of the amounts made 
available under paragraph (2), not less than 
$2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 
2026 shall be available to carry out section 5326. 
‘‘(d) OVERSIGHT.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Of the amounts made 
available to carry out this chapter for a fiscal year, 
the Secretary may use not more than the following 
amounts for the activities described in paragraph 
(2): 
‘‘(A) 0.5 percent of amounts made avail-
able to carry out section 5305. 
‘‘(B) 0.75 percent of amounts made avail-
able to carry out section 5307. 
‘‘(C) 1 percent of amounts made available 
to carry out section 5309. 
‘‘(D) 1 percent of amounts made available 
to carry out section 601 of the Passenger Rail 
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Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 
(Public Law 110–432; 126 Stat. 4968). 
‘‘(E) 0.5 percent of amounts made avail-
able to carry out section 5310. 
‘‘(F) 0.5 percent of amounts made avail-
able to carry out section 5311. 
‘‘(G) 1 percent of amounts made available 
to carry out section 5337, of which not less 
than 25 percent of such amounts shall be avail-
able to carry out section 5329 and of which not 
less than 10 percent of such amounts shall be 
made available to carry out section 5320. 
‘‘(H) 1 percent of amounts made available 
to carry out section 5339 of which not less than 
10 percent of such amounts shall be made 
available to carry out section 5320. 
‘‘(I) 1 percent of amounts made available 
to carry out section 5308. 
‘‘(2) ACTIVITIES.—The activities described in 
this paragraph are as follows: 
‘‘(A) Activities to oversee the construction 
of a major capital project. 
‘‘(B) Activities to review and audit the 
safety and security, procurement, management, 
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and financial compliance of a recipient or sub-
recipient of funds under this chapter. 
‘‘(C) Activities to provide technical assist-
ance generally, and to provide technical assist-
ance to correct deficiencies identified in compli-
ance reviews and audits carried out under this 
section. 
‘‘(3) GOVERNMENT
SHARE
OF
COSTS.—The 
Government shall pay the entire cost of carrying out 
a contract under this subsection. 
‘‘(4) AVAILABILITY
OF
CERTAIN
FUNDS.— 
Funds made available under paragraph (1)(C) shall 
be made available to the Secretary before allocating 
the funds appropriated to carry out any project 
under a full funding grant agreement. 
‘‘(e) GRANTS AS CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) GRANTS FINANCED FROM HIGHWAY TRUST 
FUND.—A grant or contract that is approved by the 
Secretary and financed with amounts made available 
from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway 
Trust Fund pursuant to this section is a contractual 
obligation of the Government to pay the Government 
share of the cost of the project. 
‘‘(2) 
GRANTS
FINANCED
FROM
GENERAL 
FUND.—A grant or contract that is approved by the 
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Secretary and financed with amounts from future 
appropriations from the general fund of the Treas-
ury pursuant to this section is a contractual obliga-
tion of the Government to pay the Government share 
of the cost of the project only to the extent that 
amounts are appropriated for such purpose by an 
Act of Congress. 
‘‘(f) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Amounts made 
available by or appropriated under this section shall re-
main available until expended. 
‘‘(g) LIMITATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 
STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Funds provided under this 
section may not be used in awarding a contract, sub-
contract, grant, or loan to an entity that is owned 
or controlled by, is a subsidiary of, or is otherwise 
related legally or financially to a corporation based 
in a country that— 
‘‘(A) is identified as a nonmarket economy 
country (as defined in section 771(18) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(18))) as of 
the date of enactment of the INVEST in Amer-
ica Act; 
‘‘(B) was identified by the United States 
Trade Representative in the most recent report 
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required by section 182 of the Trade Act of 
1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242) as a priority foreign 
country under subsection (a)(2) of that section; 
and 
‘‘(C) is subject to monitoring by the Trade 
Representative under section 306 of the Trade 
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2416). 
‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—For purposes of paragraph 
(1), the term ‘otherwise related legally or financially’ 
does not include a minority relationship or invest-
ment. 
‘‘(3) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.—This sub-
section shall be applied in a manner consistent with 
the obligations of the United States under inter-
national agreements.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Section 5312(i)(1) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘5338(a)(2)(G)(ii)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘5338(a)(2)(F)(iii)’’. 
(2) Section 5333(b) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘5328, 5337, and 
5338(b)’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘and 
5337’’. 
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(3) Section 5336 of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended in subsection (d)(1) by striking 
‘‘5338(a)(2)(C)’’ and inserting ‘‘5338(a)(2)(B)’’. 
(4) Subsections (c) and (d)(1) of section 5327 
of title 49, United States Code, are amended by 
striking ‘‘5338(f)’’ and inserting ‘‘5338(d)’’. 
(5) Section 5340(b) of title 49, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘5338(b)(2)(N)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘5338(a)(2)(O)’’. 
SEC. 2102. CHAPTER 53 DEFINITIONS. 
Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1)(E)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘and the installation’’ and 
inserting ‘‘, the installation’’; and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘, charging stations and 
docks for electric micromobility devices, and 
bikeshare projects’’ after ‘‘public transportation 
vehicles’’; 
(2) in paragraph (3)— 
(A) in subparagraph (G) by striking clause 
(iii) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(iii) provides a fair share of revenue 
established by the Secretary that will be 
used for public transportation, except for a 
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joint development that is a community 
service (as defined by the Federal Transit 
Administration), publicly operated facility, 
or offers a minimum of 50 percent of units 
as affordable housing, meaning legally 
binding affordability restricted housing 
units available to tenants with incomes 
below 60 percent of the area median in-
come or owners with incomes below the 
area median;’’; 
(B) in subparagraph (M) strike ‘‘; or’’ and 
insert a semicolon; 
(C) in subparagraph (N)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘no emission’’ and in-
serting ‘‘zero emission’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘(as defined in section 
5339(c)) or facilities.’’ and inserting ‘‘or 
facilities; or’’; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(O) the employment of forensic consult-
ants, cybersecurity experts, or third-party pene-
tration testers to identify, evaluate, test, and 
patch ransomware attack vulnerabilities.’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(25) RESILIENCE.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘resilience’ 
means, with respect to a facility, the ability 
to— 
‘‘(i) anticipate, prepare for, or adapt 
to conditions; or 
‘‘(ii) withstand, respond to, or recover 
rapidly from disruptions. 
‘‘(B) INCLUSIONS.—Such term includes, 
with respect to a facility, the ability to— 
‘‘(i) resist hazards or withstand im-
pacts from disruptions; 
‘‘(ii) reduce the magnitude, duration, 
or impact of a disruption; or 
‘‘(iii) have the absorptive capacity, 
adaptive capacity, and recoverability to de-
crease vulnerability to a disruption. 
‘‘(26) ASSAULT ON A TRANSIT WORKER.—The 
term ‘assault on a transit worker’ means any cir-
cumstance in which an individual knowingly, without 
lawful authority or permission, and with intent to 
endanger the safety of any individual, or with a 
reckless disregard for the safety of human life, inter-
feres with, disables, or incapacitates any transit 
worker while the transit worker is performing his or 
her duties.’’. 
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SEC. 2103. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 
Section 5323 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (d)— 
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘urban 
area’’ and inserting ‘‘urbanized area’’; 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) EXCEPTIONS.—This subsection shall not 
apply to financial assistance under this chapter— 
‘‘(A) in which the non-Federal share of 
project costs are provided from amounts re-
ceived under a service agreement with a State 
or local social service agency or private social 
service 
organization 
pursuant 
to 
section 
5307(d)(3)(E) or section 5311(g)(3)(C); 
‘‘(B) provided to a recipient or sub-
recipient whose sole receipt of such assistance 
derives from section 5310; or 
‘‘(C) provided to a recipient operating a 
fixed route service that is— 
‘‘(i) for a period of less than 15 days; 
‘‘(ii) accessible to the public; 
‘‘(iii) contracted by a local govern-
ment entity that provides local cost share 
to the recipient; 
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‘‘(iv) not contracted for the purposes 
of a convention or on behalf of a conven-
tion and visitors bureau; and 
‘‘(v) limited to the service area in 
which the recipient provides regularly 
scheduled public transportation service. 
‘‘(4) GUIDELINES.—The Secretary shall publish 
guidelines for grant recipients and private bus oper-
ators that clarify when and how a transit agency 
may provide the service in the event a registered 
charter provider does not contact the customer, pro-
vide a quote, or provide the service.’’; 
(2) in subsection (h)— 
(A) in paragraph (1) by adding ‘‘or’’ at the 
end; and 
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and redesig-
nating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); 
(3) by striking subsection (j) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(j) REPORTING ACCESSIBILITY COMPLAINTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ensure 
that an individual who believes that he or she, or a 
specific class in which the individual belongs, has 
been subjected to discrimination on the basis of dis-
ability by a State or local governmental entity, pri-
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vate nonprofit organization, or Tribe that operates a 
public transportation service and is a recipient or 
subrecipient of funds under this chapter, may, by 
the individual or by an authorized representative, file 
a complaint with the Department of Transportation. 
‘‘(2) PROCEDURES.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of the INVEST in 
America Act, the Secretary shall implement proce-
dures that allow an individual to submit a complaint 
described in paragraph (1) by phone, mail-in form, 
and online through the website of the Office of Civil 
Rights of the Federal Transit Administration. 
‘‘(3) NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABIL-
ITIES.—Not later than 12 months after the date of 
enactment of the INVEST in America Act, the Sec-
retary shall require that each public transit provider 
and contractor providing paratransit services shall 
include on a publicly available website of the service 
provider, any related mobile device application, and 
online service— 
‘‘(A) notice that an individual can file a 
disability-related complaint with the local tran-
sit agency and the process and any timelines for 
filing such a complaint; 
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‘‘(B) the telephone number, or a com-
parable electronic means of communication, for 
the disability assistance hotline of the Office of 
Civil Rights of the Federal Transit Administra-
tion; 
‘‘(C) notice that a consumer can file a dis-
ability related complaint with the Office of Civil 
Rights of the Federal Transit Administration; 
and 
‘‘(D) an active link to the website of the 
Office of Civil Rights of the Federal Transit 
Administration for an individual to file a dis-
ability-related complaint. 
‘‘(4) INVESTIGATION
OF
COMPLAINTS.—Not 
later than 60 days after the last day of each fiscal 
year, the Secretary shall publish a report that lists 
the disposition of complaints described in paragraph 
(1), including— 
‘‘(A) the number and type of complaints 
filed with Department of Transportation; 
‘‘(B) the number of complaints inves-
tigated by the Department; 
‘‘(C) the result of the complaints that were 
investigated by the Department including 
whether the complaint was resolved— 
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‘‘(i) informally; 
‘‘(ii) by issuing a violation through a 
noncompliance Letter of Findings; or 
‘‘(iii) by other means, which shall be 
described; and 
‘‘(D) if a violation was issued for a com-
plaint, whether the Department resolved the 
noncompliance by— 
‘‘(i) reaching a voluntary compliance 
agreement with the entity; 
‘‘(ii) referring the matter to the Attor-
ney General; or 
‘‘(iii) by other means, which shall be 
described. 
‘‘(5) REPORT.—The Secretary shall, upon im-
plementation of this section and annually thereafter, 
submit to the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 
of the Senate, and make publicly available a report 
containing the information collected under this sec-
tion.’’; 
(4) by striking subsection (m) and inserting the 
following: 
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