S 264 · 97th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend Title 23, United States Code, to authorize Federal-aid highway programs.

Introduced 1981-01-27· Sponsored by Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1981-01-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the repair of nontoll public roads to meet national energy requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to apportion funds for transportation projects that will alleviate the environmental, social, and economic impact of substantial or increased train traffic to meet such energy requirements. Provides that such projects may include systems management methods, grade crossing separation, and rail and highway relocation. Limits the Federal share of the cost of any such project to 80 percent. Directs the Secretary to establish a formula for the apportionment of funds under this Act. Prohibits any State from receiving less than one-half of one percent or more than 12 percent of the total apportionment under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for such projects for fiscal years 1982 through 1986.…

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Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican