The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
On May 26, 2021 the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) unanimously approved the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (STRA-2021). This bipartisan bill is set for $303.5 billion over 5 years, the largest surface transportation reauthorization package in history. This is over a 34% increase from the last program, the FAST Act.
Included in the legislation:
$18 billion in climate programs
$6.4 billion for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
$8.7 billion to increase resilience to climate change and extreme weather
$2.5 billion to create alternative fuel corridors along the National Highway System
$500 million for a pilot program to reconnect and revitalize areas divided by highway construction posing barriers to economic development
EPW Press Releases:
May 22 - Carper, Capito, Cardin, and Cramer Announce Bipartisan Surface Transportation Bill
May 26 - EPW Committee Advances Surface Transportation Bill With Unanimous Support
