United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2750 (103rd)
Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994
Introduced
27 July 1993
Last action
27 October 1993 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 103-122.
Sponsors
Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8]
Subjects
Aviation
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of Transportation Title II: Related Agencies Title III: General Provisions Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Makes appropriations for FY 1994 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Transportation; (2) the Coast Guard; (3) the Federal Aviation Administration; (4) the Federal Highway Administration; (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (6) the Federal Railroad Administration; (7) the Federal Transit Administration; (8) the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation; (9) Research and Special Programs Administration; and (10) the Office of the Inspector General. Title II: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1994 for: (1) the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; (2) the National Transportation Safety Board; (3) the Interstate Commerce Commission; (4) the Panama Canal Commission; (5) the Department of the Treasury; and (6) the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth specified prohibitions, limitations, permissions, and mandates with respect to the use of appropriations under this Act. (Sec. 308) Prohibits the use of funds for the planning or implementation of any change in the current Federal status of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center or the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. (Sec. 310) Requires the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to distribute, on a ratio-formulated basis, Federal-aid highway State obligation limitations for FY 1994 for Federal-aid highways. Prohibits a State from obligating more than 25 percent of its allocation for such projects during the first three months of FY 1994. Sets forth additional specified obligation limits for States during FY 1994. (Sec. 311) Limits funds available for salaries and expenses to no more than 110 political and Presidential appointees in the Department of Transportation. Prohibits the assignment of such personnel on temporary detail outside of the Department. (Sec. 314) Prohibits the use of funds for the construction of the Central Automated Transit System (Downtown People Mover) in Detroit, Michigan. (Sec. 316) Prohibits the use of funds for transit projects that have a cost-effectiveness index higher than $20 per new trip. (Sec. 319) Prohibits the use of funds to establish a vessel traffic safety fairway less than five miles wide between the Santa Barbara Traffic Separation Scheme and the San Francisco Traffic Separation Scheme. (Sec. 320) Authorizes airports to transfer to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument landing systems which were purchased through a Federal airport aid or development program and which conform to FAA performance specifications. (Sec. 321) Prohibits the use of funds by the FAA for a new National Weather Graphics System. (Sec. 322) Prohibits the use of funds to award multiyear contracts for production end items that include: (1) economic order quantity or long lead time material procurement in excess of $10 million in any one year of the contract; or (2) a cancellation charge greater than $10 million which at the time of obligation has not been appropriated to the limits of the Government's liability; or (3) a requirement that permits performance under the contract during the second and subsequent years of such contract without conditioning such performance upon the appropriation of funds. (Sec. 324) Prohibits the use of funds for any changes in the current Federal status of the FAA's flight service stations at Red Bluff Airport, Red Bluff, California, and Tri-City Airport, Bristol, Tennessee. (Sec. 328) Terminates the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Regulatory Review Panel. (Sec. 329) Requires the Secretary to permit the obligation of not more than $9 million for the Rail Impact project in the Interstate 40/85 corridor from Raleigh to Charlotte, North Carolina, during its reconstruction. (Sec. 337) Prohibits the use of funds for the construction of an additional air carrier runway at Tulsa International Airport. (Sec. 339) Prohibits the use of funds to place speed limit or distance signs using the metric system on any State highway.
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Timeline
27 July 1993
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
Source: Calendars
27 July 1993
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-190, by Mr. Carr.
Source: Committee
27 July 1993
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-190, by Mr. Carr.
Source: Committee
27 July 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 September 1993
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 252 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2750. During consideration of the bill, the amendment printed in section 2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill as so amended shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. The amendment printed in section 3 of this resolution may amend a portion of the bill not yet read for amendment and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2750 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Floor
Mr. Linder raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Linder stated that the language beginning on page 2, line 5, through page 4, line 24 constitutes appropriation without prior authorization. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Passed
Pending the foregoing motion, Mr. Carr asked unanimous consent that the time for general debate on the bill be limited to not to exceed one hour, equally divided between Mr. Carr and Mr. Wolf. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick Boucher to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Passed
On motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Floor
Mr. Carr moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6860-6894)
Source: Floor
22 September 1993
Passed
Rule H. Res. 252 passed House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 312 - 89 (Roll no. 456).
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 312 - 89 (Roll no. 456).
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Failed
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the bill back to the House with amendments to do the following: 1. Reduce the funds appropriated for Federal Transit Administration Formula Grants by $629 million; 2. Reduce all other funds appropriated in the bill by 1.54%, except funding for Coast Guard operating expenses, and Aviation Administration operations.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
Mr. Taylor (NC) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Passed
The House adopted the remaining amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2750.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Passed
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
Mr. Carr moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
Mr. Mineta raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Mr. Minneta stated that the provision on page 21, lines 1-7 constituted an unauthorized appropriation of funds. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Rick Boucher to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Passed
On motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
Mr. Carr moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
23 September 1993
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6908-6954)
Source: Floor
27 September 1993
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
29 September 1993
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
Source: Calendars
29 September 1993
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Lautenberg with amendments. With written report No. 103-150.
Source: Committee
29 September 1993
Committee
Subcommittee on Transportation. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
4 October 1993
Floor
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S12886-12903, S12907-12925)
Source: Floor
5 October 1993
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S13035-13044, S13046-13050, S13054-13063, S13065-13066, S13069-13077)
Source: Floor
6 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Lautenberg; Byrd; Harkin; Sasser; Mikulski; D'Amato; Domenici; Hatfield; Specter.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 October 1993
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-9. Record Vote No: 306.
Source: Floor
6 October 1993
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S13101, S13104-13118)
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Carr, Durbin, Sabo, Price (NC), Coleman, Foglietta, Natcher, Wolf, DeLay, Regula, and McDade.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1993
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1993
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1993
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to insist on disagreement to Senate amendment No. 129, which would reduce operation and maintenance funding for the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation by $636,000.
Source: Floor
7 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Wolf moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Carr asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1993
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
15 October 1993
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 October 1993
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 103-300 filed with 63 amendments in disagreement. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of conference report: CR H8066-8097)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-300 filed with 63 amendments in disagreement. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of conference report: CR H8066-8097)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 October 1993
Passed
Mr. Natcher asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Oct. 18 to file a conference report on H.R. 2750. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
20 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments to the Senate amendment nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 29, 33, 35, 36, 45, 46, 47, 53, 54, 60, 70, 73, 74, 88, 92, 93, 106, 124, 125, 127, 128, 133, 134, 140, 142, 143, 150, 158, 159, 163, 175, 176, 177, 180, 182, 185, and 186 by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14142)
Source: NotUsed
21 October 1993
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14138-14144)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Carr moved that the House recede and concur with an amendment in the Senate amendment No. 8.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Source: Floor
21 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Carr brought up conference report H. Rept. 103-300 for consideration as a privileged matter.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
On motion that the House recede and concur in the Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 21, 23, 26, 56, 122, 149, 154, 155, and 172 Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8346-8347)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House recede and concur in the Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 21, 23, 26, 56, 122, 149, 154, 155, and 172 Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H8346-8347)
Source: NotUsed
21 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Carr moved that the House recede and concur in the Senate amendments en bloc.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
Mr. Carr asked unanimous consent to consider enbloc the Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 21, 23, 26, 56, 122, 149, 154, 155 and 172. Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H8338-8346)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H8338-8346)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 October 1993
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 October 1993
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
25 October 1993
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
25 October 1993
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
27 October 1993
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
27 October 1993
Became law
Became Public Law No: 103-122.
Source: President
27 October 1993
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
6 October 1993 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2750 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 90 · No 9 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · 21 October 1993 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 7 October 1993 · Download file
- Public Print · 6 October 1993 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 29 September 1993 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 27 September 1993 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 23 September 1993 · Download file
- Reported in House · 27 July 1993 · Download file
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 28 October 1993
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 21 October 1993
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House receded and concurred with amendment
summary · EN · 21 October 1993
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Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 18 October 1993
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Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 7 October 1993
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- amends ← To strike a provision from the bill.
- amends ← To provide flexible use of highway dollars for the State of Florida.
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- amends ← To make technical corrections to the bill.
- amends ← To provide $5,000,000 for Arkansas: Lock and Dam No. 4, Pine Bluff.
- amends ← To express the sense of the Senate that Congress should not fund full production of the microwave landing system until the Federal Aviation Administration determines whether other alternatives meet its needs in a more cost effective manner.
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