United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3997 — To amend MAP-21 to establish a veterans business enterprises program, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

To amend MAP-21 to establish a veterans business enterprises program, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) to require that at least 10% of the funds made available for federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs, including highway safety research and development, and for the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  2. Referred to House Small Business

  3. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  4. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3997 do?
To amend MAP-21 to establish a veterans business enterprises program, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) to require that at least 10% of the funds made available for federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs, including highway safety research and development, and for the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.
Who sponsors HR 3997?
HR 3997 is sponsored by Elijah Cummings (D).
What is the current status of HR 3997?
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 3997?
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