United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 198 — MOVE Freight Act of 2015 Multimodal Opportunities Via Enhanced Freight Act of 2015

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

MOVE Freight Act of 2015 Multimodal Opportunities Via Enhanced Freight Act of 2015 Defines the "national freight network" as a network composed of highways, railways, navigable waterways, seaports, airports, freight intermodal connectors, and aerotropolis transportation systems most critical to the multimodal movement of freight. Revises requirements for establishment and designation of a national freight network. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a national freight network for efficient movement of freight on highways (as currently), railways, and navigable waterways, as well as into and out of inland ports, seaports, and airports. Recharacterizes the primary freight network as multimodal, including critical rail corridors, critical intermodal connections, and critical inland port, seaport, and airport infrastructure. Directs the Secretary to require (currently, encourage) states to develop state freight plans for immediate and long-range planning activities and investments with respect to freight. Requires states to coordinate with neighboring states to ensure multistate network continuity and connectivity. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive grant program for capital investment projects that improve the efficiency of the national transportation system to move freight. Limits the federal share of project net capital costs to 80%. Requires a grant recipient to submit to the Secretary: (1) a project management plan and an annual financial plan for a project with a total cost of $500 million or more, or (2) an annual financial plan for a project with a total cost of $100 million or more.

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Action History

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

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

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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

  7. Introduced in House

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

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Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations Air quality Aviation and airports Climate change and greenhouse gases Economic development Energy efficiency and conservation Infrastructure development Intergovernmental relations Marine and inland water transportation Motor carriers Navigation, waterways, harbors Public-private cooperation Railroads Roads and highways State and local government operations Transportation programs funding Transportation safety and security Water quality Transportation and public works
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 198 do?
MOVE Freight Act of 2015 Multimodal Opportunities Via Enhanced Freight Act of 2015 Defines the "national freight network" as a network composed of highways, railways, navigable waterways, seaports, airports, freight intermodal connectors, and aerotropolis transportation systems most critical to the multimodal movement of freight. Revises requirements for establishment and designation of a national freight network. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish a national freight network for efficient movement of freight on highways (as currently), railways, and navigable waterways, as well as into and out of inland ports, seaports, and airports. Recharacterizes the primary freight network as multimodal, including critical rail corridors, critical intermodal connections, and critical inland port, seaport, and airport infrastructure. Directs the Secretary to require (currently, encourage) states to develop state freight plans for immediate and long-range planning activities and investments with respect to freight. Requires states to coordinate with neighboring states to ensure multistate network continuity and connectivity. Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive grant program for capital investment projects that improve the efficiency of the national transportation system to move freight. Limits the federal share of project net capital costs to 80%. Requires a grant recipient to submit to the Secretary: (1) a project management plan and an annual financial plan for a project with a total cost of $500 million or more, or (2) an annual financial plan for a project with a total cost of $100 million or more.
Who sponsors HR 198?
HR 198 is sponsored by Albio Sires (D).
What is the current status of HR 198?
This bill died with 114th 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.
Where can I track HR 198?
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