A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

Summary

Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act - Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of expediting the construction, reconstruction, or improvement, inclusive of necessary bridges and tunnels, of the Interstate System, including extensions thereof through urban areas, the additional sums of $1,000,000,000 for the three-month period ending September 30, 1976, and $4,000,000,000 per year through fiscal year 1988. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for Federal-aid highway systems in the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Includes appropriations for the Federal-aid primary and secondary systems in urban and rural areas, for the control of outdoor advertising, and for the control of junkyards. Extends the time for completion of the Interstate System for nine years, until 1988. Permits buses up to 102 inches wide to operate on Interstate highways, existing vehicle width limitations notwithstanding. Extends Federal participation in the construction of ferry boats which are part of a Federal-aid highway system to boats constructed for use in Puerto Rico. Sets forth regulations governing outdoor advertising along Interstate highways, including specific distances from the rights-of-way at which signs may be located and the number of signs per mile which are permitted. States that the Secretary of Transportation shall promulgate standards concerning the lighting, size, number and spacing of such signs. Authorizes certain exceptions to the requirement that signs be erected a certain distance from the highway. Sets forth regulations governing the placement of signs providing directional information about facilities providing goods and services in the interest of the public. Provides for the allocation from funds appropriated for Federal-aid primary and secondary systems through fiscal year 1978 of specified amounts to be used by the States for highway construction training programs. Provides for the acquisition of land for rest and recreation areas, and for the preservation and restoration of scenic beauty adjacent to the Federal-aid highways. Increases by $5,000,000 to a total of $32,761,000 the appropriation authorized for the costs of constructing roadways on Federal dams. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for the reconstruction or replacement of bridge structures on the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida. Title II: Highway Safety Act - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978: (1) for highway safety programs; (2) for highway safety research and development; (3) for bridge reconstruction and replacement; (4) for projects for high-hazard locations; (5) for the elimination of roadside obstacles; (6) for programs relating to incentives for the enactment of seat belt laws; (7) for programs relating to incentives for the reduction of traffic facilities; and (8) for school bus driver training. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for projects for the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings. Limits to 25 percent of the funds authorized for a State highway safety program the amount which may be used for incentive programs to encourage the enforcement of seat belt laws or to reduce traffic fatalities.

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Timeline

1. 25 June 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 June 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 June 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 December 1975

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 94-716.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 December 1975

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 94-716.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 December 1975

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #814 (410-7).

   Source: Floor

7. 18 December 1975

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #814 (410-7).

   Source: Floor

8. 18 December 1975

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 19 January 1976

   ResolvingDifferences

   Conference scheduled in Senate.

   Source: ResolvingDifferences

10. 19 January 1976

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 2711.

    Source: Floor

11. 19 January 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 20 January 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

13. 7 April 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-1017.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 7 April 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-1017.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

15. 8 April 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 94-741.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 8 April 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 94-741.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

17. 13 April 1976

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

18. 13 April 1976

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 13 April 1976

    Passed

    House agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 13 April 1976

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 14 April 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

22. 14 April 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

23. 14 April 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

24. 14 April 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

25. 26 April 1976

    Floor

    Requested President to return enrolled measure for correction and reenrollment.

    Source: Floor

26. 27 April 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

27. 27 April 1976

    President

    Measure reenrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

28. 27 April 1976

    President

    Measure reenrolled in House.

    Source: President

29. 27 April 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

30. 5 May 1976

    President

    Public law 94-280.

    Source: President

31. 5 May 1976

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

32. 5 May 1976

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 6 May 1976

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• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 7 April 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 June 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 8235. A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 8235. A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.
• related to ← A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Federal-Aid Highway Act
• related to ← An original bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code.