LIFT America Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jan 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
What this bill does
The LIFT America Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to modernize various forms of national infrastructure. This bill proposes establishing programs and incentives across sectors like communications, drinking water, energy, and transportation. Specific actions include making broadband internet more accessible and affordable, supporting the development of Next Generation 9-1-1 services, and improving drinking water infrastructure, including addressing contaminants like PFAS and replacing lead pipes.
The bill also focuses on clean energy by supporting grid modernization, increasing energy efficiency in buildings, and promoting renewable energy infrastructure. Additionally, it seeks to incentivize vehicle infrastructure, such as electric vehicle charging stations, and reduce port pollution through electrification. The legislation further includes provisions for health care infrastructure and reauthorizes programs for cleaning up contaminated sites.
As of its introduction on March 11, 2021, this bill is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives for consideration of its various provisions. No further actions have been taken since its introduction.
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Official summary
Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s America Act or the LIFT America Act
This bill establishes several programs and incentives to modernize the nation's communications, drinking water, energy, transportation, health care, and other related infrastructure.
For example, the bill provides incentives to make broadband internet more accessible and affordable. It also establishes grants to implement next generation 9-1-1 services.
In addition, it supports drinking water programs, including the drinking water state revolving fund program. Further, it provides grants to treat perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS) in drinking water and to replace lead service lines.
The bill establishes a variety of programs to support clean energy infrastructure and address climate change, including efforts to (1) modernize the electric grid and make it more resilient, efficient, and secure; (2) increase energy efficiency in buildings; and (3) support renewable energy infrastructure.
Further, it provides incentives for vehicle infrastructure, such as incentives to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles and grants to reduce air pollution at ports by electrifying port infrastructure.
Additionally, the bill establishes grants and programs for health care infrastructure, including by providing support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, laboratories, and state, local, tribal, and territorial health departments.
Finally, the bill reauthorizes grant programs to remediate brownfield sites (i.e., sites contaminated with hazardous substances) through FY2026.
Timeline
20 Jan 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1848 do?
- The LIFT America Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to modernize various forms of national infrastructure. This bill proposes establishing programs and incentives across sectors like communications, drinking water, energy, and transportation. Specific actions include making broadband internet more accessible and affordable, supporting the development of Next Generation 9-1-1 services, and improving drinking water infrastructure, including addressing contaminants like PFAS and replacing lead pipes. The bill also focuses on clean energy by supporting grid modernization, increasing energy efficiency in buildings, and promoting renewable energy infrastructure. Additionally, it seeks to incentivize vehicle infrastructure, such as electric vehicle charging stations, and reduce port pollution through electrification. The legislation further includes provisions for health care infrastructure and reauthorizes programs for cleaning up contaminated sites. As of its introduction on March 11, 2021, this bill is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives for consideration of its various provisions. No further actions have been taken since its introduction.
- Has H.R. 1848 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1848. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1848?
- H.R. 1848 was sponsored by Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), with 35 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1848?
- Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. (20 Jan 2022).
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