Chris Pappas (D-NH)
ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act
A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act," aims to reauthorize the active transportation infrastructure investment program. It proposes to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, it seeks to authorize $250,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031. These funds would be appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund, excluding the Mass Transit Account. The bill also establishes specific rules for how these funds are available for obligation and administered.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
By investing in active transportation like walking and biking, the bill supports a shift away from carbon-intensive vehicle travel.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Active transportation provides affordable mobility options for low-income households.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill's focus on active transportation infrastructure typically provides significant benefits to urban residents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Funding for Active Transportation: The bill authorizes $250,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out the active transportation infrastructure investment program (Section 2, Subparagraph A). This provides steady financial support for infrastructure over a five-year period.
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Financial Certainty for Projects: Funds made available under this act shall remain available until expended (Section 2, Subparagraph B). This ensures that money set aside for these projects stays available even if it is not used immediately.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Active transportation provides affordable mobility options for low-income households. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill's focus on active transportation infrastructure typically provides significant benefits to urban residents. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased investment in active transportation infrastructure benefits younger populations who often rely on non-vehicular mobility.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — By investing in active transportation like walking and biking, the bill supports a shift away from carbon-intensive vehicle travel. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill funds active transportation infrastructure which complements and improves the overall public transit network.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill authorizes $250,000,000 annually for active transportation infrastructure, which supports economic activity through construction and improved mobility.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Improved active transportation infrastructure can enhance accessibility to affordable housing areas.
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois