HR 8235 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

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.

Introduced 1975-06-25· Sponsored by Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]· House

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Latest: Public law 94-280.(1976-05-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 …

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican