HR 5088 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Fuel Savings Truck Weight Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1979-08-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fuel Savings Truck Weight Act of 1979 - Establishes national uniform gross weight and length limits for vehicles using the Interstate Highway System during fuel emergencies. Authorizes the President to declare such a condition when he finds that a shortage of fuel is seriously disrupting the interstate trucking industry. Stipulates that such standards shall apply for 90 days. Authorizes the President to extend such time period under specified conditions.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6]