HB6397: STAR Act Saving Transit Art Resources Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow certain funds to be used for incremental costs of incorporating art into facilities, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The STAR Act allows transit systems to use federal transportation money for the added costs of including art in transit facilities like stations and vehicles. Transit systems are local transportation services that move people by bus, train, or similar methods. This bill modifies federal law to permit spending on art as part of transit construction or renovation projects. The bill is currently introduced, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to for debate.
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HB6397: STAR Act Saving Transit Art Resources Act
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Sponsors
Alma Adams
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Andre Carson
Barbara Lee
Janice Schakowsky
Chellie Pingree
James McGovern