Federalism Block Grant Highway Act of 1983

Summary

Federalism Block Grant Highway Act of 1983 - Allows States to elect to receive block grants for FY 1984 through 1988 to participate in specified Federal-aid highway programs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish the Federalism Account in the Highway Trust Fund to make payments to eligible States. Sets forth terms and conditions under which States shall be entitled to such grants including written assurances, reporting requirements, financial and compliance audits, and discrimination prohibitions. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, when it is determined that any eligible State refuses compliance with provisions of this Act, to refer the matter to the Attorney General for appropriate civil action, withhold payments to such State, or take such other action as provided by law. Makes conforming amendments to specified highway Acts.

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Timeline

1. 20 April 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 April 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 April 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 May 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 April 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Sponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing
• · hswm00 · Standing

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