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House committee passes a new kind of transportation bill: the INVEST Act
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House transportation bill goes big on climate
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Three things to know about FY2021 House transportation appropriations
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Here’s how the new House bill prioritizes getting people where they need to go
It’s surprising, but the current federal transportation program doesn’t actually require that states spend federal funds to improve people’s access to jobs and services....
Five things to know about the INVEST Act, and how it compares to Senate...
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What’s next for the INVEST Act?
Last week, the House passed a long-term transportation authorization—the INVEST Act— as part of the Moving Forward Act, House Democrats’ large infrastructure package. But...
House builds on the FAST Act’s change to provide better and more balanced passenger...
Expanding and improving our nation’s passenger rail network to bring better, more reliable passenger rail service to more people is one of the best...
Why the INVEST Act is good for climate and business
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