To extend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 through March 31, 1998.
Latest action. For Further Action See S.1519.
Amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) to authorize appropriations for October 1, 1997, through March 31, 1998, for specified Federal-aid highways, highway safety construction, highway safety, Federal transit, motor carrier safety, and transportation research programs. Mandates apportionment of such funds among the States according to FY 1997 ISTEA final funding percentages, and distribution to each State according to existing ISTEA categories in the same proportion as FY 1997. Specifies general operating expenses and certain deductions for: (1) territorial highways; (2) the National Recreation Trails program; (3) the Woodrow Wilson Bridge; (4) off-system bridges; (5) Federal lands highways; (6) the highway use tax evasion investigation and enforcement program; (7) the scenic byways program; and (8) ferry boat construction. Limits FY 1998 obligations to 50 percent on October 1, 1997, and 50 percent on July 1, 1998. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine the apportionment for which each urbanized area for fixed guideway modernization on a pro rata basis to reflect the partial FY 1998 funding made available by this Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for one year the availability of funds for certain expenditures, and transfers, from the Highway Trust Fund and the Mass Transit Account.
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In the 105th Congress (1997-98), 394 of the 7,729 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 5.1 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Who is behind it?
BUD SHUSTER (R-PA) introduced it on September 23, 1997, and 3 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on September 23, 1997, 10579 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 10510 days ago, on December 1, 1997.
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Vote history
- HouseFor Further Action See S.1519.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action