Moving Forward Act

Moving Forward Act

Long title	To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Enacted by	the 116th United States Congress
Sponsored by	Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
Number of co-sponsors	129
Legislative history
Committee consideration by Transportation and Infrastructure Passed the House of Representatives on July 1, 2020 (233-188)

The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) was a bill introduced in the 116th Congress. It was a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that included money for roads, bridges, railways, school buildings, expansion of broadband internet access, and replacement of lead water pipes.[1][2] The bill also promotes electric vehicles and incentivizes the development of renewable energy on public lands.[3][4] Other provisions in the bill attempt to modernize the USPS, and create postal service vehicles that have zero emissions.[4] The bill also expands certain bonds and tax credits.[4]

References

1. Nilsen, Ella (2021-03-29). "Joe Biden's coming infrastructure push, explained". Vox. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
2. "House Passes Historic Tlaib Amendment Requiring Full Replacement of Lead Water Pipes". Representative Rashida Tlaib. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
3. Blanco, Sebastian. "Moving Forward Act Is A $1.5 Trillion Congressional Bill That Loves Electric Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
4. "House Democrats Release Text of H.R. 2, a Transformational Infrastructure Bill to Create Jobs and Rebuild America | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure". transportation.house.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-25.