To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program, and for other purposes.
Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2015
Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program to award grants to state and local governments, transit agencies, and port authorities for certain public transportation projects (including water infrastructure projects) that will significantly impact a metropolitan area, a region, or all of the United States.
Specifies the federal share of project costs at 100%.
Requires the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in projects funded under this Act to have been produced in the United States, except in specified circumstances.
Requires the Secretary to coordinate with relevant federal departments and agencies to ensure that environmental reviews are made in a manner that accelerates delivery of such projects.
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Nation Building Here at Home Financing Initiative.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2969)
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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