I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6747 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2020 Mr. Delgado introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To authorize funding for formula grants for rural areas, to amend title 49, United States Code, to increase the percentage of funds available for grants and contracts for transportation research, technical assistance, training, and related support services in rural areas, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Transportation Improvement Act . 2. Formula grants for rural areas (a) In general There shall be available from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund to provide financial assistance to rural areas under section 5311— (1) $1,043,615,000 for fiscal year 2021; (2) $1,063,615,000 for fiscal year 2022; (3) $1,083,615,000 for fiscal year 2023; (4) $1,103,615,000 for fiscal year 2024; and (5) $1,123,615,000 for fiscal year 2025. (b) Formula grants for rural areas Section 5311(b)(3)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking 2 percent and inserting 3 percent .