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HR 2391 111th Congress House

Highway Trust Fund Fairness Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amounts available in the Highway Trust Fund.

Introduced: May 13, 2009 See on congress.gov
Taxation Government trust fundsInterest, dividends, interest ratesRoads and highwaysSales and excise taxes
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SecuritiesTransportation programs funding
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) 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.
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May 13, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1144-1145)
May 13, 2009
Introduced in House
May 13, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 Latest action May 13, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Highway Trust Fund Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal: (1) requirements for payments from the Highway Trust Fund for certain repayments and credits; and (2) the prohibition against interest-bearing obligations in the Highway Trust Fund.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2391: Highway Trust Fund Fairness Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2391/
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"H.R. 2391: Highway Trust Fund Fairness Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2391/.
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H.R. 2391, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2391/.
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