S 2913 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Federal Aid Highway and Highway Revenue Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-07-01· Sponsored by Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1980-07-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal-Aid Highway and Highway Revenue Act of 1980 - Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 to decrease the authorization of appropriations for the Interstate Highway System for fiscal year 1983. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 and the Highway Safety Act of 1978 to increase and extend the authorization of appropriations for: (1) specified highways, parkways, roads, and trails; (2) bridge reconstruction and replacement; and (3) resurfacing of specified lanes and routes on the Interstate System. Sets forth the costs to be included by the Secretary of Transportation in making the revised estimate of the cost of completing the Interstate System. Prohibits the Secretary from approving any project which is to be paid for from funds apportioned for fiscal year 1983, or thereafter, if such project is not eligible for inclusion in such estimated cost. Directs that no State shall receive less than one half of one percent of the total apportionment for highway restoration and resurfacing. Adjusts the formula for the apportionment of Interstate System resurfacing funds. Provides for the reconstruction, as well as the resurfacing, resto…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats