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HR 1271 97th Congress House

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide assistance for energy impacted rail and highway transportation.

Introduced: May 19, 1981 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works EnergyEnergy policyEnergy transportationFederal aid highway program
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Highway construction and repairHighway engineeringHighway maintenanceRailroad engineeringRailroadsRight-of-wayRoads and highways
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 1981
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
Jun 22, 1981
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.
Feb 9, 1981
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.
Feb 6, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Feb 6, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Feb 5, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Jan 23, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Jan 23, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 23, 1981
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 28, 1981

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the repair of nontoll public roads which have incurred a substantial increase in use and deterioration as a result of transportation activities 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. Permits such projects to 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 made under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations for such projects for fiscal years 1982 through 1985.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · May 19, 1981
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1271: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide assistance for energy impacted rail and highway transportation.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-1271/
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