HR 8486 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Emergency Highway Repair Act
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1977-07-22)
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Emergency Highway Repair Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide financial assistance to States for major repairs to routes on any Federal-aid system which were damaged as a result of the severe winter weather. Directs the Secretary to make an estimate of the total cost of such repairs. Stipulates, that, in determining the amount of assistance for each state, the Secretary shall consider the ratio of the cost of such repairs in each state to the total cost of repairs in all eligible States. Authorizes the appropriation of $400,000,000 out of the Highway Trust Fund to carry out this Act.…
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