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H.R. 763 (112th)

Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011

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Introduced

17 February 2011

Last action

18 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sponsors

Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], James Renacci, Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation

Source updated

5 December 2025

Transport · Taxation

Summary

Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2011 - Allows a state to authorize a vehicle with a maximum gross weight (including enforcement tolerances) exceeding certain federal weight limitations to operate on Interstate Highway System (IHS) routes in the state if: (1) the vehicle is equipped with at least six axles, (2) the weight of any single axle does not exceed 20,000 pounds, (3) the weight of any tandem axle does not exceed 34,000 pounds, (4) the weight of any group of 3 or more axles does not exceed 51,000 pounds, and (5) the gross weight of the vehicle does not exceed 97,000 pounds. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a safe and efficient vehicle bridge infrastructure improvement program. Requires the Secretary to apportion amounts from the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund to states for eligible bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) impose a tax on any vehicles that exceed federal weight limitations operating on the IHS, and (2) establish the Safe and Efficient Vehicle Trust Fund.

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Timeline

  1. 17 February 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Source: Committee

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