H.R. 4916 · 108th Congress · enacted
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV
Became Public Law No: 108-280.
Latest official action 2004-07-30 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House and Senate passed version is repeated here.) Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV - Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to extend through September 24, 2004, and in certain circumstances through FY 2004, authorizations for Federal highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and Federal transit programs. (Sec. 2) Extends the off-system bridge set-aside through FY 2004. Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to extend to September 24, 2004, certain advanced authorizations from the Highway Trust Fund. Revises the amount of obligation limitation that is to be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation. Sets a cap upon the total amount of obligation authority distributed through September 24, 2004. (Sec. 3) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to reduce the amount that would be apportioned, but for such Act, to a State for programs for FY 2004 under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV by the amount that is apportioned to each State under such Act for each such program. Authorizes the Secretary to establish procedures under which certain funds apportioned for a program category for which funds are not authorized under the Surface Transport…
Congressional Research Service · 2004-07-30
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