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H.R. 7477 (95th)

Bridge Safety Act

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Introduced

26 May 1977

Last action

26 May 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Myers, Gary A. [R-PA-25], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

2 September 2025

Transport

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Summary

Bridge Safety Act - Title I - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) inventory all bridges not located on any of the Federal-aid systems; (2) classify them according to serviceability, safety, and essentiality; and (3) assign each bridge a priority for replacement based on such classification. Authorizes Federal participation in State projects to replace such bridges after October 1, 1980. Increases the authorization for appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for bridge replacement programs. Title II - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to extend such fund through fiscal year 1990. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to postpone specified excise tax reductions. Title III - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to increase the excise taxes on gasoline, diesel fuels, and special motor fuels. Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to stipulate that such increases shall be deposited in a special account of the Highway Trust Fund to meet the obligations incurred by the United States pursuant to bridge replacement programs.

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Timeline

  1. 26 May 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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