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H.R. 2435 (95th)

Bridge Safety Act

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Introduced

26 January 1977

Last action

26 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Bridge Safety Act - Title I: Bridge Program - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve Federal participation in a State project to repair or replace unsafe highway bridges under a needs formula as established in this Act. Stipulates that the Federal share of any such project shall not exceed 90 percent of its cost. Amends the Highway Safety Act of 1976 to authorize appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund of $180,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $720,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1990 for such purpose. Title II: Extension of Highway Trust Fund and Certain Related Provisions - Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to extend appropriations for the Highway Trust Fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act to extend the fund through fiscal year 1990. Postpones specified excise tax reductions under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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