Fuel Savings Truck Weight Act of 1979

Summary

Fuel Savings Truck Weight Act of 1979 - Establishes national uniform gross weight and length limits for vehicles using the Interstate Highway System during fuel emergencies. Authorizes the President to declare such a condition when he finds that a shortage of fuel is seriously disrupting the interstate trucking industry. Stipulates that such standards shall apply for 90 days. Authorizes the President to extend such time period under specified conditions.

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Timeline

1. 3 August 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 August 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 August 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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