United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 2329 — Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2017

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a competitive grant program for infrastructure projects.

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program for various infrastructure projects. Grants will be available to state and local governments, transit agencies, and port authorities for projects that significantly impact areas or the entire nation.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may create job opportunities in construction and related fields through funded infrastructure projects.
  • Environment: Infrastructure projects funded by this bill could have environmental implications depending on their nature and execution.

Summary

Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program to award grants to state and local governments, transit agencies, and port authorities for certain public transportation projects (including water infrastructure projects) that will significantly impact a metropolitan area, a region, or all of the United States. The federal share of project costs is 100%. The iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in projects funded under this bill must have been produced in the United States, except in specified circumstances. DOT shall coordinate with relevant federal departments and agencies to ensure that environmental reviews are made in a manner that accelerates delivery of such projects. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Nation Building Here at Home Financing Initiative.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  8. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2329 do?
Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program to award grants to state and local governments, transit agencies, and port authorities for certain public transportation projects (including water infrastructure projects) that will significantly impact a metropolitan area, a region, or all of the United States. The federal share of project costs is 100%. The iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in projects funded under this bill must have been produced in the United States, except in specified circumstances. DOT shall coordinate with relevant federal departments and agencies to ensure that environmental reviews are made in a manner that accelerates delivery of such projects. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Nation Building Here at Home Financing Initiative.
Who sponsors HR 2329?
HR 2329 is sponsored by Higgins, Brian (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2329?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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