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H.R. 1379 (99th)

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, and the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to eliminate obligation limitations on highway expenditures, to provide States with greater flexibility in the use of Federal highway funds, and to allow the construction of new toll highways with Federal funds.

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Introduced

28 February 1985

Last action

14 March 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 and the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1985 to eliminate obligation limitations on highway expenditures. Declares that no provision of law shall limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to obligate amounts authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway Trust Fund for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs, unless a statute is enacted expressly for such purpose. Removes restrictions on State transfers of apportioned funds. Provides for reducing apportionments to any State which demonstrates that a specified percentage exceeds its needs. Permits the Secretary to participate in the construction of State toll highways before they are open to traffic.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

    Source: Committee

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