VOLT Act of 2016 Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016
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HR 5355 — VOLT Act of 2016 Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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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.
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Summary
VOLT Act of 2016 Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016 This bill authorizes a recipient of public transportation assistance to advertise and award a construction contract that includes requirements for employing veterans residing in or adjacent to any of the areas in which work is to be performed if: the project's estimated cost exceeds $10 million; there is no requirement to hire an individual who does not have relevant craft or trade work skills, unless the individual is subject to an apprenticeship or other training program; and the requirements do not compromise the project's quality, unreasonably delay its completion, or unreasonably increase its cost.
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Read HR 5355 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Brad Ashford · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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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 5355 do?
- VOLT Act of 2016 Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016 This bill authorizes a recipient of public transportation assistance to advertise and award a construction contract that includes requirements for employing veterans residing in or adjacent to any of the areas in which work is to be performed if: the project's estimated cost exceeds $10 million; there is no requirement to hire an individual who does not have relevant craft or trade work skills, unless the individual is subject to an apprenticeship or other training program; and the requirements do not compromise the project's quality, unreasonably delay its completion, or unreasonably increase its cost.
- Who sponsors HR 5355?
- HR 5355 is sponsored by Brad Ashford (D).
- What is the current status of HR 5355?
- 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 5355?
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