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H.R. 1621 (100th)

Highway Research and Development Act of 1987

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Introduced

16 March 1987

Last action

2 April 1987 · Committee

Status

See H.R.2.

Sponsors

Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]

Subjects

Transport

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Highway Research and Development Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement: (1) a study of asphaltic materials to determine their relationship to the durability and effectiveness of pavement surfaces; (2) a study to determine the long-term performance of various pavement surfaces under various load and environmental conditions; (3) a research project to develop improved procedures for administering and controlling highway maintenance programs; (4) a research project to determine new methods to reduce deterioration of existing chloride-contaminated bridge decks; (5) a research project to determine methods of improving the quality and durability of concrete; (6) a research project to determine methods of reducing the use of salt in snow and ice control on highways; and (7) the use of specified advanced materials in highway structural applications. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on such studies and research. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

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Timeline

  1. 16 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Aviation and Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 April 1987

    Committee

    See H.R.2.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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