HR 10796 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Federal-Aid Highway Act

Introduced 1975-11-18· Sponsored by Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1975-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 sum of $1,000,000,000 for the three-month period ending September 30, 1976, the additional sum of $4,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977-1987 and the additional sum of $2,855,000,000 for 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 to September 30, 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 govern…

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