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Proposed legislation of the 116th United States Congress
Moving Forward Act
Great Seal of the United States
Long titleTo authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
Enacted bythe 116th United States Congress
Sponsored byPeter DeFazio (D-OR)
Number of co-sponsors129
Legislative history

The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) was a bill introduced in the 116th Congress. It was a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that included money for roads, bridges, railways, school buildings, expansion of broadband internet access, and replacement of lead water pipes. The bill also promotes electric vehicles and incentivizes the development of renewable energy on public lands. Other provisions in the bill attempt to modernize the USPS, and create postal service vehicles that have zero emissions. The bill also expands certain bonds and tax credits.

References

  1. Nilsen, Ella (2021-03-29). "Joe Biden's coming infrastructure push, explained". Vox. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  2. "House Passes Historic Tlaib Amendment Requiring Full Replacement of Lead Water Pipes". Representative Rashida Tlaib. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  3. Blanco, Sebastian. "Moving Forward Act Is A $1.5 Trillion Congressional Bill That Loves Electric Vehicles". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. ^ "House Democrats Release Text of H.R. 2, a Transformational Infrastructure Bill to Create Jobs and Rebuild America | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure". transportation.house.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
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