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S 1984 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Smart Intersections Act of 2021

Summary
Smart Intersections Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Transportation to award grants for improving the functioning of traffic signals through active management of traffic signal operations. State, tribal, and local government entities are eligible for these grants. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must study the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by improving the efficiency of traffic systems.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates GAO study on reducing emissions via traffic efficiency, supporting energy efficiency goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates GAO study on traffic efficiency's potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds traffic signal improvements via DOT grants, promoting infrastructure efficiency and emissions reduction - directly advances transportation infrastructure and sustainable systems.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
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Introduced Jun 9, 2021 Last action Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jun 9, 2021
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Photo of Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
RRepublican
UT
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Co
Photo of Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
HI
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Co
Photo of Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
MI
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Co
Photo of Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
NH
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