STREET Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 May 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
What this bill does
The STREET Act, if enacted, would direct the Department of Transportation to create a resource guide for states and communities looking to implement "smart city" programs. It would also establish a grant program through the Department of Transportation to provide competitive funding for small and medium-sized communities to execute smart transportation projects. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office on innovative ways to finance smart city initiatives and tasks the National Institute of Standards and Technology with promoting interoperability and standardization of smart city technologies.
This legislation would primarily affect state and local governments, as well as tribal governments and transit agencies, by offering them resources and financial support. It also involves multiple federal agencies, including Transportation, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, the National Science Foundation, the Government Accountability Office, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in developing and overseeing these initiatives. The goal is to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance community services through the use of advanced technologies.
H.R. 4151 was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 26, 2017, and referred to two committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President.
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Official summary
Smart Technology for Resilient, Efficient, Economic and Reliable Transportation in Cities and Communities Act or the STREET Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Department of Energy, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Science Foundation, to create, publish, and maintain a resource guide to assist states, communities, and cities in developing and implementing smart city or community programs.
Transportation shall develop and implement an additional round to the Smart Cities Challenge, under which it shall provide competitive grants to small- and medium-sized communities to implement smart transportation proposals.
The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study on innovative financing and procurement for funding smart cities or community activities and associated demonstration projects.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology shall carry out specified activities to promote innovation and economic competitiveness and to achieve interoperability of smart city or community devices and systems, while strengthening the approach to private sector-led standardization activities and the participation of certain federal representatives.
Timeline
22 May 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4151 do?
- The STREET Act, if enacted, would direct the Department of Transportation to create a resource guide for states and communities looking to implement "smart city" programs. It would also establish a grant program through the Department of Transportation to provide competitive funding for small and medium-sized communities to execute smart transportation projects. Additionally, the bill mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office on innovative ways to finance smart city initiatives and tasks the National Institute of Standards and Technology with promoting interoperability and standardization of smart city technologies. This legislation would primarily affect state and local governments, as well as tribal governments and transit agencies, by offering them resources and financial support. It also involves multiple federal agencies, including Transportation, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, the National Science Foundation, the Government Accountability Office, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in developing and overseeing these initiatives. The goal is to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance community services through the use of advanced technologies. H.R. 4151 was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 26, 2017, and referred to two committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 4151 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4151. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4151?
- H.R. 4151 was sponsored by Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] (R-VA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4151?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (22 May 2018).
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