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HR 1605 102th Congress House

To authorize the use by States of Federal-aid highway funds to relieve congestion or improve air quality.

Introduced: May 23, 1991 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Air qualityCarbon monoxideEnvironmental ProtectionFederal aid highway program
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Motor vehicle pollution controlOzoneRoads and highwaysTraffic congestion
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 1991
See H.R.2950.
Apr 4, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Apr 4, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, EPA.
Mar 22, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Mar 22, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 18, 1991

See H.R.2950.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes Governors of States containing ozone or carbon monoxide nonattainment areas or areas for which congestion management programs have been adopted to use up to 25 percent of specified Federal aid highway funds for transportation-related projects that would further the goals of congestion programs or improve air quality. Limits the Federal share of a project to 75 percent of the total cost. Lists authorized projects.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2950 Procedurally related Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 23, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1605: To authorize the use by States of Federal-aid highway funds to relieve congestion or improve air quality.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1605/
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