ARTICLE ONE Act

119th Congress Introduced by Steve Cohen and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would bundle transportation/infrastructure policy with related foreign affairs or procedural provisions under the ARTICLE ONE framework, potentially affecting federal tran

Introduced in House

Bill Overview

Bill: HR 10132

Session: 119

Jurisdiction: United States

Title: ARTICLE ONE Act

Purpose (as discerned from title and typical legislative framing): The bill is aimed at establishing or implementing provisions under the banner of “ARTICLE ONE,” with emphasis on areas likely connected to transportation, foreign affairs, and procedural rules, given the committees with jurisdiction. The exact substantive text is not provided here, but the action history indicates a focus that intersects transportation infrastructure, international affairs, and House rules processes.

What the bill would do (Key provisions and changes)

The bill would introduce measures under the ARTICLE ONE framework. Specific policy text is not included in the provided information, but the following committee referrals suggest potential areas:

Transportation and Infrastructure: Possible changes to federal transportation programs, infrastructure funding, regulatory standards, safety requirements, or project authorization.
Foreign Affairs: Potential implications for international relations, sanctions, treaties, or cross-border transportation and trade considerations.
Rules: Procedural or oversight provisions within the House, including how the bill or related measures are considered, amended, or reported.

Given the title and committee referrals, the act may bundle transportation/infrastructure policy with related foreign policy or procedural provisions, though exact bill text is not available to enumerate precise mandates, funding levels, or regulatory changes.

Who would be affected

Federal agencies and departments involved in transportation, infrastructure, international affairs, and House procedural processes (e.g., Department of Transportation, potential international trade/foreign affairs offices, and committees with jurisdiction).

States, local governments, and private sector entities engaged in transportation projects or cross-border infrastructure, depending on the final substance of regulations or funding provisions.

Members of Congress and congressional committees, due to the procedural considerations and cross-jurisdictional nature.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction: HR 10132 was introduced in the House.

Referral: Referred to multiple committees—Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and Rules—for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction. The referral indicates the bill may contain provisions that span multiple policy areas and may require careful coordination across committees.

Timeline: The referral notes “for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,” indicating potential parallel consideration or staged reporting timelines by each committee.

Sponsor information:

Co-sponsors: Steve Cohen and Chip Roy
The presence of co-sponsors from different political levers may reflect bipartisan interest, though party affiliation is not specified here.

Additional notes

The exact legislative text, including statutory language, funding authorizations, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms, is not provided in the summary you supplied. For a precise analysis (fiscal impact, regulatory changes, affected programs, and enforcement), the bill’s full text and any committee reports or amendments would be required.

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