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| 97-hr-7369 | 97 | hr | 7369 | Infrastructure Revitalization Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-12-06 | 1982-12-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 0 | Infrastructure Revitalization Act of 1982 - Title I: Capital Investment Budget - Federal Capital Investment Budget Act of 1982 - Requires the President to include with each budget on or after January 1, 1984, a special analysis of Federal capital investments. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to promulgate regulations providing for the consistent classification of Federal capital investment spending. Title II: Dedicated Revenue Incentives - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to make it out of order for either the House or the Senate to consider any budget legislation which includes or assumes budget process enforcement devices restricting or impeding any legislation in which the spending authority or budget authority is derived from any trust fund where the amount of anticipated receipts (dedicated revenues) or the budget authority estimated to result exceeds the estimated amount of total new obligational authority. Title III: National Commission on the Rebuilding of America - Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America to study and report on the state of the Nation's infrastructure. Directs the Commission to submit its final report to the Congress and the President within one year of its first meeting. Terminates the Commission six months after the submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. | 2025-08-29T19:50:19Z | |
| 97-hr-7360 | 97 | hr | 7360 | Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-12-03 | 1982-12-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 3 | Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 - Title I: Highway Improvement Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise the authorization of appropriations for FY 1984 through 1990 for the Interstate Highway System. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion, for FY 1984, the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditures on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways according to specified factors. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982 to conform to provisions of this Act. Sets forth limitations on obligations for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for FY 1983 through 1986. Excludes from such limitations obligations for emergency relief and certain accelerated bridge projects. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to conform to provisions of this title. Prohibits the Secretary from distributing amounts for administrative expenses and forest highways. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 through 1986 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary system in rural areas; (2) the Federal-aid secondary system in rural areas; (3) the Federal-aid urban system; (4) forest highways; and (5) public lands highways. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1986 for: (1) Indian reservation roads and bridges; (2) the territorial highway program in the Virgin Islands; and (3) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Repeals provisions of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 which authorizes certain demonstration projects between the States of New Mexico and Texas. Requires States which receive funds for FY 1983 and 1984 in excess of FY 82 funds to give priority consideration to specified primary routes and railroad-highway crossing demonstration projects. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 to increase the authorized funding for FY 1984 for interstate resurfacing and authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1987. Makes funds available from the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 … | 2025-08-29T19:50:12Z | |
| 97-s-3072 | 97 | s | 3072 | Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-12-02 | 1982-12-03 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 967. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 4 | Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982 - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from making a discretionary capital grant or loan unless the applicant has sufficient capability to maintain the facilities and equipment purchased with such grant or loan. Sets forth the Federal share for grants to assist projects under this Act, including projects for the construction of certain fixed guideway systems. Prohibits alteration of Federal share commitments before enactment of this Act, including projects within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area transit system. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1985 for: (1) grants or loans to States and local public agencies; (2) long-range planning and technical studies; (3) grants and loans to meet the needs of the elderly and handicapped; and (4) the grant program for areas other than urbanized areas. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1985 for: (1) research, development, and demonstration projects; (2) grants for managerial, technical and professional training programs; (3) grants for research and training in urban transportation problems; and (4) the establishment and operation of transportation centers at nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Limits the amounts available for appropriations under this Act for FY 1983 and 1984. Establishes a formula capital and operating assistance program to finance the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, and operating costs of facilities, equipment, and maintenance items in mass transportation service. Sets forth the apportionments of such funds for urbanized areas, and the Federal share payable for such projects. Allows States to transfer apportionments between urbanized areas of different sizes. Sets forth requirements for entities to receive such grants. Requires the Secretary to notify the appropriate congressional committees before issuing letters of intent to obligate funds under this Act. Directs the Secretary to give priority to suc… | 2025-08-29T19:51:51Z | |
| 97-hr-7345 | 97 | hr | 7345 | Public Works Employment Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development. | House | Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | M000826 | 0 | Public Works Employment Act of 1982 - Amends the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to increase from 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent the minimum unemployment rate necessary to qualify a State for a special allocation of set aside funds for local public works programs. Extends to December 23, 1983, the date by which grant applications must be received by the Secretary of Commerce. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and following years. | 2025-08-29T19:50:17Z | |
| 97-s-3058 | 97 | s | 3058 | A bill to authorize funds for beach erosion at Presque Isle Peninsula, Pennsylvania. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to implement the project for beach erosion control at Presque Isle Peninsula, Pennsylvania. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-s-3061 | 97 | s | 3061 | A bill to repair and rehabilitate America's highways, roads, bridges, mass transit systems, sewers, and water supply systems; to put Americans back to work carrying out needed public works repairs; and to develop a long-term national public works investment plan. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-12-01 | 1982-12-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 16 | Title I: Public Improvements Repair Act - Public Improvements Repair Act of 1982 - Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 for projects to repair, rehabilitate, or replace existing interstate highways, primary, secondary, or urban roads, bridges, mass transit systems, and sewer and water supply lines. Title II: Rebuilding of America Act - Rebuilding of America Act of 1982 - Directs the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America, established by this Act, to conduct an inventory of existing major public improvements (highways, roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems) by region, State, and major metropolitan areas of the United States. Requires the Commission to develop a National Public Improvements Plan listing in priority order maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of public improvements which will be necessary in each region, to sustain regionally balanced national economic development. Requires the Commission, as a part of the plan, to suggest specific revisions in Federal laws, regulations, and policies that may be necessary to reverse the pattern of disinvestment in national public improvements. Sets forth procedures for the submission of such plan to Congress and for review and implementation of the plan. Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America to assess the condition of the national public works infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. Directs the Comptroller General to submit to specified congressional committees model unified budgets for the year of enactment of this Act and the preceding fiscal year that distinguish Federal civilian capital investment outlays from other Federal outlays. Requires the Comptroller General to include with such budgets a report on their usefulness. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-hr-7330 | 97 | hr | 7330 | A bill to authorize appropriations for construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States, and for other purposes. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-11-30 | 1982-12-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Reauthorization Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise the authorization of appropriations for the Interstate Highway System for FY 1984 through 1991. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion for FY 1985 and 1986 the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditures on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways according to specified factors. Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 through 1988 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary system in rural areas; (2) the Federal-aid urban system; (3) forest highways; (4) public lands highways; (5) parkways and park highways; (6) Indian reservation highways; (7) bridge replacement and rehabilitation; (8) the highway safety improvement program; and (9) substitute highway projects. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for the interstate system resurfacing for FY 1984 through 1989. Sets aside funding for the rehabilitation of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Virginia. Revises the definition of the term construction to include costs incurred by States in performing Federal-aid project related audits which directly benefit the Federal-aid highway program. Allows Federal participation in the relocation of utilities for the purpose of eliminating hazards on the Federal-aid system. Revises the interstate withdrawal and substitution process for the Federal-aid system. Makes any route or segment added to the Interstate System after March 7, 1978, ineligible for withdrawal or substitution. Eliminates the priority primary program and the connector primary demonstration program. Sets forth provisions to assure a State's FY 1984 and FY 1985 apportionments for resurfacing and construction notwithstanding enactment of this Act. Repeals requirements for specified reports under the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress in January 1983, and biennially thereafter, on estimates of the future highway needs of the Natio… | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 97-hr-7308 | 97 | hr | 7308 | A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to provide for the use of the Webster-Heise valve by 10 percent of new gasoline-powered government passenger vehicles purchased in model year 1984 and thereafter. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-11-29 | 1982-12-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. | House | Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] | NC | R | B000966 | 1 | Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize the Administrator of the General Services Administration to issue an order requiring that up to ten percent of government gasoline-powered passenger motor vehicles be equipped with the Webster-Heise valve. Conditions such order upon a favorable determination by the Secretary of Transportation that such valve will increase fuel efficiency and decrease the volume of air pollutants emitted by government vehicles. Makes such order applicable to motor vehicles manufactured for model year 1984 and thereafter. | 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z | |
| 97-s-3043 | 97 | s | 3043 | Federal-Aid Highway Improvement Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-11-29 | 1982-12-09 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 988. | Senate | Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] | VT | R | S000776 | 7 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 97-676) Federal-Aid Highway Improvement Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise the authorization of appropriations for FY 1984 through 1990 for the Interstate Highway System. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 through 1987 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary program; (2) the Federal-aid rural program; (3) the Federal-aid urban program; (4) forest highways; (5) public lands highways; (6) bridge replacement and rehabilitation; (7) highway safety improvements; and (8) parkways and park highways. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1987 for Indian reservation highways. Rescinds specified unapportioned or unallocated sums authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982. Prohibits any State from receiving less than one-half of one percent of the total apportionment for the Interstate System for FY 1984 through 1988. Revises apportionments for the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program. Requires that not less than 60 percent of apportioned funds for the Federal-aid primary, rural, and urban programs be spent on projects for resurfacing, restoring, and rehabilitating roads for the purpose of preserving or enhancing the operational integrity, efficiency, and safety of existing highways. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a selection process for discretionary bridges according to certain criteria. Revises the apportionment ratio for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the Interstate System. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the distribution of Federal financial assistance for such activities. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of appropriations from FY 1983 through 1988 for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating and reconstructing specified lanes on the Interstate System. Authorizes appropriations, out of the Highway Trust Fund, for FY 1983 through 1987 for… | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-s-3044 | 97 | s | 3044 | Surface Transportation Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-11-29 | 1982-12-08 | Committee on Finance. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 6 | Surface Transportation Act of 1982 - Title I: Highway Revenue Act of 1982 - Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to extend the period for which taxes may go into the Highway Trust Fund until April 1, 1990. Makes expenditures available from such Fund until October 1, 1991, to meet obligations of the Federal-aid highway program. Makes conforming amendments to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. Establishes a Transit Account within the Highway Trust Fund to consist of amounts attributable after March 31, 1983, to one cent per gallon user fees on diesel fuel, special motor fuels, and gasoline under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Requires such amounts to be spent according to provisions of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964. Extends the authority for the user fees transferred into the Fund from October 1, 1984, until April 1, 1990. Increases the rate of tax on gasoline, diesel and special motor fuels from four cents per gallon to nine cents per gallon. Repeals the tax on diesel and special motor fuel which is used in off-highway vehicles. Increases the manufacturers' excise tax on trucks and trailers from ten percent to 12 percent. Increases the taxable threshold weight from 10,000 pounds to 33,000 pounds. Increases the manufacturers' excise tax on truck parts and accessories from eight percent to 12 percent. Repeals the excise tax on highway tires weighing less than 100 pounds and on inner tubes. Changes the manufacturers' excise tax on tires from 9.75 cents a pound for all tires to 25 cents a pound for tires weighing more than 100 pounds. Increases the manufacturers' excise tax on tread rubber from five cents a pound to 25 cents a pound. Repeals the manufacturers' excise tax on lubricating oil. Revises the heavy vehicle use tax to provide a graduated rate of tax for vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds and up. Exempts vehicles which travel less than 2,500 miles on Federal-aid highways. Provides a tax credit for gasoline used for nonhighway uses. Imposes a floor stocks tax on specified p… | 2025-08-29T19:51:52Z | |
| 97-hr-7258 | 97 | hr | 7258 | Capital Improvement Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 0 | Capital Improvements Act of 1982 - Directs the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America, established by this Act, to conduct an inventory of existing major public improvements (highways, roads, bridges, public transportation facilities, and water supply, sewer systems, airports and port facilities) by region, State, and major metropolitan area of the United States. Requires the Commission to develop a National Public Improvements Plan listing in priority order maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of public improvements which will be necessary in each region to sustain regionally balanced national economic development. Requires the Commission, as a part of the plan, to suggest specific revisions in Federal laws, regulations, and policies that may be necessary to reverse the pattern of disinvestment in national public improvements. Sets forth procedures for the submission of such plan to Congress and for review and implementation of the plan. Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America to assess the condition of the national public works infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:12Z | |
| 97-hr-7265 | 97 | hr | 7265 | Rebuilding of America Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development. | House | Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | F000088 | 0 | Rebuilding of America Act of 1982 - Directs the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America, established by this Act, to conduct an inventory of existing major public improvements (highways, roads, bridges, mass transit facilities, and water and sewer systems) by region, State, and major metropolitan area of the United States. Requires the Commission to develop a National Public Improvements Plan listing in priority order maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of public improvements which will be necessary in each region, to sustain regionally balanced national economic development. Requires the Commission, as a part of the plan, to suggest specific revisions in Federal laws, regulations, and policies that may be necessary to reverse the pattern of disinvestment in national public improvements. Sets forth procedures for the submission of such plan to Congress and for review and implementation of the plan. Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America to assess the condition of the national public works infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:12Z | |
| 97-s-3007 | 97 | s | 3007 | A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 0 | Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize the Civil Aeronautics Board to permit foreign carriers to transport domestic passengers between specified airports on the east coast and Alaska until a domestic carrier initiates comparable nonstop service. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-sjres-268 | 97 | sjres | 268 | A joint resolution congratulating the American Public Transit Association. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-10-01 | 1982-10-01 | Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 5 | Congratulates the American Public Transit Association on a century of service to the transit industry. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-2984 | 97 | s | 2984 | A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require establishment of minimum wind shear alert standards. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-30 | 1982-09-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] | LA | D | J000189 | 0 | Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish minimum wind shear alert standards for commercial and general aviation aircraft. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-s-3000 | 97 | s | 3000 | A bill to address several problems relating to vessel service to the State of Alaska. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-30 | 1982-09-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 0 | Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to allow transportation of merchandise during a three-year period between points within the continental United States, including Alaska, in any vessel engaged in such service on September 1, 1982, which involved transportation, in part, over Canadian rail lines. Allows documented foreign-built vessels used in the processing or assembly of fishery products to transport merchandise which is directly fisheries-related between points in the United States. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to report to Congress, within one year of enactment of this Act, on measures necessary to improve marine transportation to, from, and within Alaska. Repeals provisions of this Act on January 1, 1986, and reamends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, as of such date, to read the way it reads on the day before enactment of this Act. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-sjres-256 | 97 | sjres | 256 | A joint resolution to congratulate the American Public Transit Association. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-29 | 1982-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 4 | Congratulates the American Public Transit Association on a century of service to the transit industry. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-613 | 97 | hjres | 613 | A joint resolution to congratulate the American Public Transit Association on a century of service to the transit industry. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-28 | 1982-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] | NY | R | L000243 | 4 | Congratulates the American Public Transit Association on a century of service to the transit industry. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-s-2958 | 97 | s | 2958 | A bill to improve highway safety and further interstate commerce by providing for a uniform width for commercial motor vehicles. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-24 | 1982-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 0 | Prohibits States from imposing vehicle width limitations of more or less than 102 inches on segments of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-s-2926 | 97 | s | 2926 | Rebuilding of America Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-17 | 1982-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 7 | Rebuilding of America Act of 1982 - Directs the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America, established by this Act, to conduct an inventory of existing major public improvements (highways, roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems) by region, State, and major metropolitan area of the United States. Requires the Commission to develop a National Public Improvements Plan listing in priority order maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of public improvements which will be necessary in each region, to sustain regionally balanced national economic development. Requires the Commission, as a part of the plan, to suggest specific revisions in Federal laws, regulations, and policies that may be necessary to reverse the pattern of disinvestment in national public improvements. Sets forth procedures for the submission of such plan to Congress and for review and implementation of the plan. Establishes the National Commission on the Rebuilding of America to assess the condition of the national public works infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:51:45Z | |
| 97-hr-7103 | 97 | hr | 7103 | A bill to consolidate and reenact certain of the marine safety and seaman's welfare laws of the United States. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-09-14 | 1982-09-23 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 3 | Amends Federal law to recodify and consolidate specified shipping and related marine provisions. Reorganizes existing law with respect to: (1) the operation, inspection, and regulation of passenger, cargo, animal transport, and recreational vessels; (2) marine casualties and accidents; (3) licenses, certificates and merchant mariners' documents; (4) the maning of vessels; and (5) merchant seamen, their protection and relief. Repeals specified laws. | 2023-05-11T13:11:55Z | |
| 97-s-2869 | 97 | s | 2869 | A bill to modify the navigation project for Lynnhaven Inlet, Bay, and connecting waters, Virginia. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-20 | 1982-08-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 0 | Amends the River and Harbor Act of 1962 to authorize the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to pay the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, for certain remedial work the city did as a result of the navigation project for Lynnhaven Inlet, Bay, and connecting waters, Virginia. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-sres-454 | 97 | sres | 454 | A resolution to promote the public safety and to prevent deterioration of aviation commerce by urging the President of the United States to take action to make the Nation's air traffic control system fully operational. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-20 | 1982-08-20 | Referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] | KS | R | K000017 | 2 | Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Department of Transportation has not fully utilized the human resources available to restore the capacity of the air traffic control system; (2) steps should be taken to waive the age-thirty hiring rule; and (3) the processing of appeals of former traffic controllers seeking reinstatement should be expedited. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-hr-7038 | 97 | hr | 7038 | Maritime Safety Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-19 | 1982-08-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | J000256 | 0 | Maritime Safety Act of 1982 - Prohibits vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection from being operated without such inspection. Subjects violators to fines under various Federal laws. Requires vessel owners, operators, or agents to notify the Coast Guard about any vessel that may have been lost or imperiled. Subjects violators to fines. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to contract with specified U.S. shipowners for installation of a marine satellite telecommunications system. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and 1985. Subject all acts of marine incompetency or misconduct committed by licensed personnel to Coast Guard jurisdiction. | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-s-2857 | 97 | s | 2857 | National Port Development and Customs Revenue Sharing Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-19 | 1982-08-30 | Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Transportation Department. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 7 | National Port Development and Customs Revenue Sharing Act of 1982 - Establishes in the Treasury the Customs Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to expend money from the Fund to conduct the operation, maintenance, and navigation improvement authorized by this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to pay seven percent of all customs revenues collected during each preceding fiscal year into such Fund. Requires the Secretary to maintain the Fund at a specified level. Requires reversion to the Treasury of all unallocated moneys remaining in the Fund at the end of every five fiscal years. Requires the Secretary of the Army (Secretary), acting through the Chief of Engineers, to prepare and submit to Congress a comprehensive port maintenance program with respect to each deep-draft commercial port. Sets forth procedures for the adoption and revision of such maintenance program by Congress. Establishes a consolidated port development permit program, in which such a permit shall constitute all necessary permits, authorizations and approvals required under federal law in order to construct, operate, and maintain a navigation improvement project and any shoreshide installations ancillary to the navigation improvement project. Sets forth the procedure for review and approval of permit applications. Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress recommending approval for any new channel improvement project within certain time periods. Directs the Secretary to expedite construction of new navigation improvement projects. Sets forth the terms of cost-sharing agreements and financing assistance for eligible navigation improvement projects. Declares that this Act does not modify, amend, or repeal any congressional authorization for the construction of a navigation improvement project to increase the depth of any channel in a deep-draft commercial port or to pay all of the costs of constructing and maintaining any navigation improvement project other than a project approved under this Act.… | 2025-08-29T19:51:44Z | |
| 97-s-2866 | 97 | s | 2866 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the State of North Carolina with respect to the repair and maintenance of a certain highway of such State located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-19 | 1982-08-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with North Carolina under which the Secretary shall pay for the repair and maintenance costs for the portion of North Carolina Highway 12 located within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 97-hr-7013 | 97 | hr | 7013 | Used Motor Vehicle Sales Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-18 | 1982-08-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] | WA | D | S001115 | 8 | Used Motor Vehicle Sales Act of 1982 - Requires any sales contract for a used motor vehicle to contain a provision which gives the consumer the option of returning such vehicle to the dealer if: (1) the return is made within three business days after the date of sale; (2) the exterior condition at the time of return is the same as at the date of sale; and (3) the consumer furnishes the dealer with a written statement that the vehicle has not been driven more than 200 miles or sustained any damage during the period of possession. Authorizes the dealer to reduce the refund for such returned vehicle by not more than $100 or ten percent of the purchase price, whichever is less. Sets forth penalties for violation of provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-hconres-394 | 97 | hconres | 394 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continuing United States participation with respect to a comprehensive law of the sea treaty. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-12 | 1982-08-26 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] | NY | R | G000212 | 23 | Urges the President to: (1) avoid taking any actions which could foreclose eventual U.S. participation in the Convention on the Law of the Sea; (2) evaluate U.S. objectives for ocean use and relevant foreign policy interests with respect to the Convention; and (3) designate a U.S. representative for the meetings of the Preparatory Commission of the Conference on the Law of the Sea that will formulate the rules and regulations for seabed mining. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hr-6979 | 97 | hr | 6979 | Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-12 | 1982-08-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. | House | Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] | LA | D | B000592 | 82 | Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1982 - Requires that, by 1983, five percent of all bulk cargoes imported into or exported from the United States by water be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires yearly one percent increases until the percentage carried on U.S.-flag ships reaches 20 percent. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prepare annual estimates of current and projected costs of U.S.-flag bulk ship operation and shipbuilding. Requires anyone engaged in importing or exporting bulk commodities in U.S. foreign commerce whose business volume exceeds $1,000,000 annually to report to the Secretary of Commerce on the percentage of such person's exports and imports carried on U.S.-flag ships. Requires that such importer or exporter use U.S.-flag ships for the percentage of shipping required under this Act or be subject to specified penalties. Sets forth procedures for the investigation and prosecution of violations of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-hr-6965 | 97 | hr | 6965 | Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-10 | 1982-08-10 | Provisions of Measure Incorporated into H.R.6211 as a Committee Amendment. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 3 | Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 - Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to decrease the authorization of appropriations for FY 1984 for the Interstate Highway System. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion, for FY 1984, the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditures on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, using specified factors. Sets forth limitations on obligations for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for FY 1983. Excludes from such limitations obligations for emergency relief and certain accelerated bridge projects. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to conform to provisions of this title. Prohibits the Secretary from distributing amounts for administrative expenses and forest highways. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary system in rural areas; (2) the Federal-aid secondary system in rural areas; (3) the Federal-aid urban system; (4) forest highways; (5) public lands highways; (6) economic growth center development highways; and (7) the Great River Road. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for: (1) Indian reservation roads and bridges; (2) the territorial highway program; (3) the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (4) access highways. Specifies appropriated amounts which shall be available at the discretion of the Secretary and amounts which shall be available for certain highway construction in Pennsylvania. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 to specify amounts available for FY 1983 for railway-highway crossings. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 to increase the authorized funding for FY 1984 for interstate resurfacing. Allows the Secretary to extend the approval deadline (September 30, 1983) for substitute projects and withdrawals for any route which on May 12, 1982, is under a judicial injunction prohibiting its construction. Revises the inters… | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-hjres-566 | 97 | hjres | 566 | A joint resolution designating the week of August 29, 1982, through September 4, 1982, as "National Railroad Day". | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-09 | 1982-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 29 | Requests the President to designate the week of August 29 through Septmber 4, 1982, as National Railroad Week and September 4, 1982, as National Railroad Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-6925 | 97 | hr | 6925 | Railroad Service Protection Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-04 | 1982-08-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 0 | Railroad Service Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to: (1) order the cessation or rescission of securities transactions of controlled rail carriers that are not in the public interest; and (2) order actions as necessary, including divestiture of control, for such carriers whose service to the public is impaired or threatened. Repeals the authority of the ICC to regulate acquisition of control of certain carriers by a person that is not a carrier. Allows such transactions, also without ICC authorization, where the only parties are certain rail carriers whose aggregate gross revenues during a recent 12-month period did not exceed $10,000,000. Requires ICC authorization and approval when one rail carrier party to the transaction is controlled by, or is under common control with, a class I railroad. | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-hr-6927 | 97 | hr | 6927 | A bill to authorize funding at total project capability levels the construction of a bridge approach at Clarkston, Washington. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-04 | 1982-08-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to construct a bridge approach roadway at Clarkston, Washington. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hconres-389 | 97 | hconres | 389 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Trade Commission should prescribe a rule requiring used motor vehicle dealers to make certain written disclosures to consumers. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-03 | 1982-08-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Trade Commission should prescribe a rule governing the sale of used vehicles which would require dealers to: (1) provide consumers with a written statement regarding the availability of a warranty or service contract for each used motor vehicle offered for sale; (2) disclose the duration and other terms of any such warranty or service contract; and (3) list such information on a sticker placed prominently on each used motor vehicle. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 97-hr-6911 | 97 | hr | 6911 | Rail Safety and Service Improvement Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-02 | 1982-08-12 | For Further Action See H.R.6308. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 0 | Rail Safety and Service Improvement Act of 1982- Title I: Rail Safety - Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to apply safety principles to track used for commuter or other short-haul rail passenger service in a metropolitan or suburban area. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of such Act for FY 1983 and 1984. Revises provisions concerning the movement of railroad cars in need of repair. Repeals the Act of May 30, 1908 (commonly referred to as the Ash Pan Act) concerning safety ash pans on locomotives. Title II: Bankrupt Railroads - Bankrupt Railroad Service Preservation and Employee Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Milwaukee Railroad Restructuring Act to provide a procedure for the acquisition of rail carrier lines subject to liquidation. Permits any person who is financially responsible and who has made a bona fide offer to acquire such rail line, and whose offer has been rejected by that carrier, to submit an application to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking approval of acquisition of such carrier. Requires that a copy of such application be filed simultaneously with the appropriate bankruptcy court. Sets forth rules of procedure for the Commission upon receipt of such application. Requires any person acquiring a rail line under this provision to use, to the maximum extent practicable, employees or former employees of the carrier in the operation of service. Prohibits such person from transferring or discontinuing service within four years of such acquisition. Amends the Rock Island Railroad Transition and Employee Assistance Act to direct the ICC to order directed service for three years (currently two years) over any railroad in operation on March 1, 1980, which is subject to Federal bankruptcy laws and which has ceased to provide passenger commuter service. Empowers the Commission to authorize temporary operations over any rail carrier subject to a liquidat… | 2025-08-29T19:50:05Z | |
| 97-hres-544 | 97 | hres | 544 | A resolution seeking actions to restore free and fair trade relationships in the field of aviation. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-08-02 | 1982-08-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] | KS | D | G000240 | 4 | Directs the U.S. Special Trade Representative and the Federal Aviation Administration to report to Congress on the status of compliance with the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft and other specified aviation matters. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 97-hr-6909 | 97 | hr | 6909 | A bill to establish the grade of commodore in the United States Coast Guard, and for other purposes. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-29 | 1982-08-04 | Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. | House | Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4] | KY | R | S000669 | 2 | Establishes the grade of commodore in the Coast Guard. Sets forth provisions concerning appointment, active duty status, involuntary retirement, and pay grades. | 2023-05-11T13:11:39Z | |
| 97-hr-6883 | 97 | hr | 6883 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the State of North Carolina with respect to the repair and maintenance of a certain highway of such State located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-28 | 1982-08-23 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | J000256 | 0 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with North Carolina under which the Secretary shall pay the costs of repair and maintenance of the portion of North Carolina Highway 12 located within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 97-hr-6874 | 97 | hr | 6874 | Used Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-27 | 1982-07-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-29] | NY | R | S000675 | 0 | Used Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1982 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to set forth provisions requiring information disclosures and certifications regarding the sale of used motor vehicles. Requires the seller of a used motor vehicle to furnish the buyer with a written statement on the present condition of certain components of the vehicle as compared to the original condition of those components. Requires the seller to include as a provision of the sale contract, certification of the roadworthiness of such vehicle. Sets forth buyer remedies and civil penalties for violations of provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:00Z | |
| 97-sjres-218 | 97 | sjres | 218 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of August 29, 1982, through September 4, 1982, as "National Railroad Week" and September 4, 1982, as "National Railroad Day." | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-26 | 1982-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 6 | Requests the President to designate the week of August 29 through September 4, 1982, as National Railroad Week and September 4, 1982, as National Railroad Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hr-6829 | 97 | hr | 6829 | Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-21 | 1982-09-29 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] | OR | D | W000779 | 12 | Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 - Requires owners of vessels engaged in foreign commerce and using the ports or navigable waters of the United States to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet claims in connection with maritime services. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to refuse clearance to such vessels which upon request do not have certification from the Federal Maritime Commission of compliance with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to deny entry to, or detain at, any port or place in the United States any vessel which does not comply with provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:50:00Z | |
| 97-s-2761 | 97 | s | 2761 | A bill to amend the International Safe Container Act. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-21 | 1982-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 0 | Amends the International Safe Container Act to give the owners of certain containers until January 1, 1985, to have the containers examined and plated in accordance with the International Convention for Safe Containers. (Current law gives the owners until September 6, 1982, to meet such requirements.) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-hr-6804 | 97 | hr | 6804 | A bill to provide subsistence allowances for members of the Coast Guard officer candidate program, and for other purposes. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-04 | Became Public Law No: 97-417. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Entitles a member of the Coast Guard Reserve enrolled in an officer candidate program to a subsistence allowance at the same rate as that received by a member of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Conforms the Coast Guard flag officer rank designations to those of the Navy by establishing the grade of commodore and abolishing the lower and upper half distinctions in the grade of rear admiral. Conforms pay allowances. Sets forth transitional provisions for active duty, retired, and promotable officers. | 2023-05-11T13:11:30Z | |
| 97-s-2749 | 97 | s | 2749 | A bill to authorize, within available funds, the construction of a bridge approach at Clarkston, Washington. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-20 | 1982-07-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 0 | Authorizes, within available funds, the construction of a bridge approach at Clarkston, Washington. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-hr-6732 | 97 | hr | 6732 | A bill to amend the International Safe Container Act. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-12 | 1982-09-08 | Became Public Law No: 97-249. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | J000256 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the International Safe Container Act to give the owners of certain containers until January 1, 1985, to have the containers examined and plated in accordance with the International Convention for Safe Containers. (Current law gives the owners until September 6, 1982, to meet such requirements.) | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-s-2712 | 97 | s | 2712 | A bill to prohibit the furnishing of capital assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to recipients who accept subsidized articles or materials. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-07-01 | 1982-09-28 | Star Print ordered S.2712. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit Federal assistance for purchasers of capital equipment for mass rapid transportation subsidized in violation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Declares that a violation shall be presumed to exist if certain determinations are made pursuant to the Export-Import Bank Act Amendments of 1978 (especially with regard to foreign noncompetitive financing), the Trade Act of 1974 or the Tariff Act of 1930. Requires the Secretary to notify a recipient of the intent to withhold assistance and provide it with the opportunity to cure such violation. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 97-s-2691 | 97 | s | 2691 | Sailing School Vessels Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-29 | 1982-06-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 3 | Sailing School Vessels Act of 1982 - Sets forth provisions to include sailing school vessels operated by nonprofit educational institutions under the regulatory authority of the Coast Guard as small passenger-carrying vessels. Excludes sailing school instructors or students from the definition of "passenger" for such vessels. Declares that such instructors or students shall not be considered seamen under Federal statutes. Requires each owner or charterer of a sailing school vessel to maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet liability for death or injury to sailing school students or instructors on vessel voyages. Declares that such vessels shall not be deemed merchant vessels nor vessels engaged in trade or commerce. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe rules and regulations necessary to carry out this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z | |
| 97-hr-6695 | 97 | hr | 6695 | A bill to restrict the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers to regulate certain activities in any body of water which is located entirely in one State and is considered navigable solely on the basis of historical use in interstate commerce. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-24 | 1982-07-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. | House | Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | D000131 | 5 | Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to restrict the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers to regulate activities in any body of water located entirely within one State which is, or could be, considered a navigable body of water of the United States solely on the basis of historical use in interstate commerce. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6677 | 97 | hr | 6677 | A bill to prohibit assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 for purchasers of capital equipment subsidized in violation of international agreement. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-23 | 1982-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. | House | Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] | PA | D | W000044 | 0 | Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit Federal assistance for purchasers of capital equipment for mass rapid transportation subsidized in violation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-s-2666 | 97 | s | 2666 | Air Carrier Employees Protection Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-23 | 1982-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 0 | Air Carrier Employees Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 with respect to the employee protection program by eliminating provisions which make payments under such program subject to amounts provided in appropriation Acts. Requires that monthly assistance payments be equal to the average of such amounts provided in the previous year. Requires the Secretary of Labor when making such payments to deduct the full amounts of benefits received by the protected employee under Federal or State law relating to unemployment compensation, food stamps, public assistance, or welfare programs. Grants protected employees who were furloughed or terminated by air carriers certified under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 prior to enactment of this Act the first right of hire on a regional basis by any other such air carrier. Provides that flight deck operating crew members shall not retain rights of seniority or recall with the air carrier from which they were furloughed or terminated. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to periodically publish the comprehensive list of available jobs with certified air carriers on a regional basis. Requires the Secretary of Labor to certify that employee protection agreements meet certain standards. Grants the United States district courts jurisdiction of actions to enforce duties under such agreements. | 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z | |
| 97-sconres-108 | 97 | sconres | 108 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continuing United States participation with respect to a comprehensive Law of the Sea Treaty. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-23 | 1982-06-23 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Urges the executive branch to: (1) avoid taking any actions which could foreclose eventual U.S. participation in the Convention on the Law of the Sea; (2) evaluate U.S. objectives for ocean use and relevant foreign policy interests with respect to the Convention; and (3) designate a U.S. representative for the meetings of the Drafting Committee of the Law of the Sea Conference and for the 1982 sessions of the Conference. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 97-s-2660 | 97 | s | 2660 | A bill to consolidate and reenact certain of the marine safety and seaman's welfare laws of the United States. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-22 | 1982-06-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 2 | Amends Federal law to recodify and consolidate specified shipping and related marine provisions. Reorganizes existing law with respect to: (1) the operation, inspection, and regulation of passenger, cargo, animal transport, and recreational vessels; (2) marine casualties and accidents; (3) licenses, certificates and merchant mariners' documents; (4) the manning of vessels; and (5) merchant seamen, their protection and relief. Repeals specified laws. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-hr-6643 | 97 | hr | 6643 | Mass Transportation Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-21 | 1982-07-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | F000141 | 0 | Mass Transportation Act of 1982 - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from making a discretionary capital grant or loan unless the applicant has sufficient capability to maintain the facilities and equipment purchased with such grant or loan. Directs the Secretary to make public mass transportation grants to finance the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, and operating costs of facilities and equipment for use in mass transportation service. Sets forth formulae for apportioning such grants between urbanized areas with populations of more than 200,000 and urbanized areas with populations of less than 200,000. Limits Federal grants for construction projects to 80 percent of their costs and for project operating expenses to 50 percent of their costs. Requires a Governor, together with specified officials, to designate a recipient or recipients to receive and dispense funds apportioned for urbanized areas of 200,000 or more. Authorizes a Governor to transfer a State's apportionment between grant programs authorized under this Act. Sets forth requirements for recipients to receive grants for urbanized areas, including environmental protection procedures. Requires recipients to: (1) submit to the Secretary, at a time determined by the Secretary, a statement on the use of funds made available to them; and (2) make available independently conducted reviews and audits as determined necessary by the Secretary. Sets forth penalties for the submission of false or fraudulent statements under this Act. Reduces the Federal share of net projects costs of discretionary capital grants from 80 percent to 70 percent. Provides that appropriations for the long-range program of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 shall be authorized as necessary for administrative costs. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1986 for: (1) research, development, and demonstration projects; (2) grants for managerial, technical and professional training prog… | 2025-08-29T19:49:56Z | |
| 97-hr-6634 | 97 | hr | 6634 | Community Air Service Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-17 | 1982-07-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] | AR | R | H000124 | 0 | Community Air Service Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to continue Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) authority to require air carriers to establish just and reasonable joint fares. Transfers the authority of the CAB over joint rates, fares, and charges to the Department of Transportation. Sets forth procedures concerning the establishment and division of such joint fares. Terminates the authority of the CAB and the Secretary in regard to such joint rates six years after enactment of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:49:56Z | |
| 97-hconres-363 | 97 | hconres | 363 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that September 4, 1982, the one hundredth anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street control power station, should be commemorated as "Pearl Street Centennial Day". | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-16 | 1982-06-16 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-21] | NY | D | G000047 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that September 4, 1982, the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, should be commemorated as Pearl Street Centennial Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-6609 | 97 | hr | 6609 | A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to remove obstructions to navigation from the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Waterway System, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and to maintain the authorized navigable depths of the System, and for other purposes. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-16 | 1982-06-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. | House | Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2] | AL | R | D000326 | 9 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to remove obstructions which are hazardous to navigation in the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and to maintain the channel depth authorized for the project for navigation and other purposes on such rivers. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hconres-360 | 97 | hconres | 360 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continuing United States participation with respect to a comprehensive law of the sea treaty. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-15 | 1982-06-28 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] | RI | R | S000136 | 26 | Urges the executive branch to: (1) avoid taking any actions which could foreclose eventual U.S. participation in the Convention on the Law of the Sea; (2) evaluate U.S. objectives for ocean use and relevant foreign policy interests with respect to the Convention; and (3) designate a U.S. representative to the meetings of the Drafting Committee of the Law of the Sea Conference and to the 1982 sessions of the Conference. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 97-hconres-357 | 97 | hconres | 357 | A concurrent resolution to commemorate September 4, 1982, the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, as "Pearl Street Centennial Day". | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-10 | 1982-06-10 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-21] | NY | D | G000047 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that September 4, 1982, the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, should be commemorated as Pearl Street Centennial Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-6580 | 97 | hr | 6580 | Sailing School Vessels Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-10 | 1982-09-15 | Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 236 - 154 (Record Vote No: 324). | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 97-788) Sailing School Vessels Act of 1982 - Sets forth provisions to include sailing school vessels operated by nonprofit educational institutions under the regulatory authority of the Coast Guard as small passenger-carrying vessels. Excludes sailing school instructors, students, and guests from the definition of "passenger" for such vessels. Declares that such instructors or students shall not be considered seamen under Federal statutes. Requires each owner or charterer of a sailing school vessel to maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet liability for death or injury to sailing school students or instructors on vessel voyages. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe rules and regulations necessary to carry out this Act. | 2023-05-11T13:11:11Z | |
| 97-hr-6552 | 97 | hr | 6552 | A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to require that the impact test velocity in the motor vehicle bumper standard established by the Secretary of Transportation shall be 5 miles per hour. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-09 | 1982-06-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | S000148 | 15 | Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to require any impact test velocity in the motor vehicle bumper standard to be five miles per hour. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 97-s-2616 | 97 | s | 2616 | A bill to prohibit assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 for purchasers of capital equipment subsidized in violation of international agreement. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-09 | 1982-09-28 | Star Print ordered S.2616. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 2 | Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit Federal assistance for purchasers of capital equipment for mass rapid transportation subsidized in violation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Requires the Secretary to notify a recipient of the intent to withhold assistance and provide it with the opportunity to cure such violation. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 97-sjres-200 | 97 | sjres | 200 | A joint resolution to designate October 1982 as "National Car Care Month". | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-06-09 | 1982-06-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 8 | Designates October 1982 as National Car Care Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-s-2606 | 97 | s | 2606 | An original bill to authorize appropriations for mass transportation. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-28 | 1982-05-28 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 643. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 0 | Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to increase the authorized appropriations for FY 1983 to finance grants and loans to States and local public agencies. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for the formula grant program for areas other than urbanized areas. Authorizes appropriations for the urban mass transit grant program and sets forth an apportionment formula for such funds. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 97-hr-6520 | 97 | hr | 6520 | A bill to transfer the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under the Act commonly known as the Truman-Hobbs Act to the Secretary of the Army. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-27 | 1982-08-23 | Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 97-787 (Part I). | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] | MA | D | S001040 | 4 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 97-787 (Part I)) Transfers the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under the Truman-Hobbs Act regarding the alteration of certain bridges over navigable waters to the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers. Repeals provisions of the Department of Transportation Act to conform with this Act. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6491 | 97 | hr | 6491 | Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-26 | 1982-09-15 | For Further Action See H.R.5133. | House | Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6] | CA | D | B001156 | 0 | See summary of: H.R. 5133 | 2025-08-29T19:49:51Z | |
| 97-hr-6501 | 97 | hr | 6501 | A bill to authorize the imposition of tolls or other user fees to improve harbors by public authorities for the purpose of financing the cost of making improvements to harbors. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-26 | 1982-06-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. | House | Rep. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | T000367 | 2 | Permits any public authority having jurisdiction over a port or harbor to impose such tolls or other fees for the use of such port or harbor as may be necessary to finance the costs of any improvements. Grants the consent of Congress to the imposition of such tolls or other user fees. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-s-2574 | 97 | s | 2574 | Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-26 | 1982-10-15 | Became Public Law No: 97-327. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise the authorization of appropriations for FY 1984 for the Interstate Highway System. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion, for FY 1984, the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditures on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways according to specified factors. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary system in rural areas (including extensions in urban areas and priority primary routes), and the Federal-aid secondary system in rural areas; (2) the Federal-aid urban system; (3) forest highways; (4) public lands highways; (5) economic growth center development highways; (6) the Great River Road for construction or reconstruction of roads on a Federal-aid highway system; (7) bridge replacement and rehabilitation; and (8) projects for the elimination of highway hazards. Restricts all funding under this Act to a specified determining factor. Prohibits any State from receiving less than one-half of one percent of the total apportionment for the Interstate System for fiscal year 1984. Sets forth the purposes for which any excess funding may be expended. Limits the apportionment of funds authorized for priority primary routes. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations for demonstration projects at railroad-highway crossings for FY 1983. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 to extend its "Buy America" provisions. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-hr-6427 | 97 | hr | 6427 | Motor Vehicle Title and Inspection Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-19 | 1982-05-25 | Field Hearings Held in Cleveland, Ohio by Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance Prior to Referral (May 24, 82). | House | Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] | OH | D | M001044 | 6 | Motor Vehicle Title and Inspection Act of 1982 - Requires the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to provide for the establishment by States of motor vehicle title and inspection requirements in order to promote traffic safety and deter motor vehicle theft. Directs approved State programs to establish a system to cancel a title to any motor vehicle determined nonsalvageable and to issue a salvage certificate for such automobile to make it suitable for operation on a highway. Authorizes the issuance of a title certificate based upon the State determination, after inspection, that the salvage vehicle is suitable for operation. Requires State programs to establish a system for the inspection of, and issuance of title for, motor vehicles previously registered in another State. Directs State programs to prohibit the sale of parts of a motor vehicle if a part's identification number has been destroyed, removed, obliterated, or otherwise altered. Requires State programs to include provisions requiring insurers to release pertinent information to law enforcement officers relative to motor vehicle thefts or accidents. Grants immunity from civil liability (in the absence of any fraud or malice) to such insurers. Sets forth provisions for the review of State programs by the Administrator, and direct take-over of any program that fails to meet the Administrator's approval. | 2025-08-29T19:49:51Z | |
| 97-s-2511 | 97 | s | 2511 | A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to provide that government generated cargoes transported on United States-flag or foreign vessels shall be shipped at the lowest landed cost. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-10 | 1982-06-16 | Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 0 | Amends the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to require that all government generated cargoes subject to the 50 percent tonnage requirement be transported on U.S. flag vessels or foreign vessels that will transport such cargo at the lowest landed cost. Defines "lowest landed cost" as the cost of transporting cargo from the point of final assembly to the designated port of entry abroad. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to take necessary steps to assure compliance with this Act. Requires that government financed shipments of exports be transported in U.S. flag vessels at the lowest landed cost. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-hjres-478 | 97 | hjres | 478 | A joint resolution to designate October 1982 as "National Car Care Month". | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-06 | 1982-05-06 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7] | OH | R | B000910 | 62 | Designates October 1982 as National Car Care Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hr-6304 | 97 | hr | 6304 | A bill to prohibit the repeal or modification for a period of 3 years of certain regulations of the Federal Highway Administration relating to the maintenance of logs by drivers employed by motor carriers. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-06 | 1982-08-19 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT. | House | Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-22] | OH | D | E000031 | 15 | Prohibits the repeal or modification, within the three-year period after enactment of this Act, of specified regulations of the Federal Highway Administration relating to the maintenance of logs by drivers employed by motor carriers. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6308 | 97 | hr | 6308 | Rail Safety and Service Improvement Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-06 | 1982-08-18 | Ordered held at the desk pending further disposition. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Rail Safety and Service Improvement Act of 1982 - Title I: Rail Safety - Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to apply safety principles to track used for commuter or other short-haul rail passenger service in a metropolitan or suburban area. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of such Act for FY 1983 and 1984. Revises provisions concerning the movement of railroad cars in need of repair. Repeals the Act of May 30, 1908 (commonly referred to as the Ash Pan Act) concerning safety ash pans on locomotives. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on whether it should issue rules, regulations, orders, and standards requiring that leading railroad train cars in operation after July 1, 1983, be equipped with a mounted oscillating light. Requires the Secretary within one year of enactment of this Act to issue regulations to insure that the construction, maintenance, and operation of railroad equipment maximize safety to rail passengers. Requires the Secretary within two years of enactment of such Act to issue regulations requiring training of on-board railroad operating and service personnel in evacuation procedures and the use of emergency equipment. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on such regulations in comparison to other Federal transportation regulations, especially those administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. Title II: Bankrupt Railroads - Bankrupt Railroad Service Preservation and Employee Protection Act of 1982 - Amends the Milwaukee Railroad Restructuring Act to provide a procedure for the acquisition of rail carrier lines subject to liquidation. Permits any person who is financially responsible and who has made a bona fide offer to acquire such rail line, and whose offer has been rejected by that carrier, to submit an application to the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking approval of acquisition of such carrier. R… | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 97-hr-6310 | 97 | hr | 6310 | Air Traffic System Personnel Improvements Act | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-06 | 1982-05-17 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 350. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 11 | Air Traffic System Personnel Improvements Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to certify promptly to specified congressional committees whenever: (1) the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) air traffic allocation system ceases to be in effect; and (2) the FAA has employed adequate civilian personnel to operate the Federal air traffic control system at full capacity. Entitles the following FAA employees to a lump sum bonus payment if such a certification is made before January 1, 1983: (1) certain employees directly involved in the operation or maintenance of the air traffic control system; (2) certain flight test pilots; and (3) certain employees at the Federal Aviation Administration Academy in Oklahoma responsible for training air traffic controllers. Prohibits such entitlement for air traffic controllers who were terminated because of their participation in the 1981 air traffic controller strike. Provides that employees eligible for such bonus payment shall not be disqualified from receiving it if they stop working due to a disability. Provides that air traffic controllers who were terminated because of their participation in the 1981 strike shall not, as a class, be considered unsuitable for reinstatement or appointment to any position in the FAA. Repeals the limit on premium pay for Federal employees. Provides for a prohibition on furloughs and reductions-in-force for FAA employees eligible for the bonus payment during the period beginning on the enactment of this Act and ending 180 days after the date of certification pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to pay premium pay to any air traffic controller assigned to provide on-the-job training to another controller. Provides that such premium pay shall be in addition to any other premium pay to which such a controller may be entitled. Entitles an air traffic controller to enter a training program for a second career if, in addition to the requirement that the controller is being removed from his … | 2025-08-29T19:49:47Z | |
| 97-hr-6321 | 97 | hr | 6321 | Used Car Fair Dealing Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-06 | 1982-07-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | R000262 | 5 | Used Car Fair Dealing Act of 1982 - Makes it a deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act for any used vehicle dealer in the course of a sale to: (1) misrepresent the mechanical conditions of the vehicle; (2) fail to disclose any material defect or condition known to the dealer; (3) represent that the vehicle is free from material defects without a reasonable basis for such representation; (4) fail to provide a written copy of the warranty offered in connection with the sale; (5) misrepresent the terms of the warranty; (6) represent that a used vehicle is sold with a warranty when the vehicle is sold without such warranty; or (7) fail to disclose that a vehicle is sold without any warranty. Requires the dealer to prepare and display on such a vehicle a "Used Car Buyers Guide" reciting the specific terms of the warranty if one is given and clearly stating all disclosures. Requires the dealer to provide the consumer with a copy of such window form. Disallows any oral or written statements of the dealer which alter or contradict the disclosures required by this Act. Requires the window form to be in Spanish if the dealer conducts the sale of the used vehicle in Spanish. Requires the dealer to disclose any material defect in, or material condition of, the used vehicle of which the dealer has knowledge as a result of any inspection or test. Grants State exemptions from the requirements of this Act in certain situations. | 2025-08-29T19:49:47Z | |
| 97-s-2502 | 97 | s | 2502 | Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-06 | 1982-05-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 4 | Federal Public Transportation Act of 1982 - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 through 1986 for: (1) Federal financial assistance for grants or loans to States and local public agencies; (2) the urban mass transit grant program; (3) the formula grant program for areas other than urbanized areas; (4) research, development, and demonstration projects; (5) grants for managerial, technical and professional training programs; (6) grants for research and training in urban transportation problems; and (7) grants for establishment and operation of transportation centers at nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to notify the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the proposed issuance of a letter of intent to obligate financial assistance to States and local public agencies. Grants priority funding to programs covered by letters of intent issued prior to enactment of this Act. Sets forth an apportionment formula for grants to assist the payment of construction and operating costs of public mass transportation systems for urbanized areas and for areas other than urbanized areas. Limits such assistance to the amount available for such areas in fiscal year 1982, except under certain circumstances. Sets forth provisions for compliance by grant recipients before any such assistance is made available. Makes funds apportioned for areas other than urbanized areas available for obligation for a period of two years (currently three years). | 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z | |
| 97-hr-6273 | 97 | hr | 6273 | Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-05 | 1982-10-15 | Became Public Law No: 97-331. | House | Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] | CO | D | W000647 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Motor Vehicle Safety and Cost Savings Authorization Act of 1982 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1983 through 1985 to carry out provisions concerning: (1) motor vehicle safety standards; (2) bumper standards; (3) the automobile consumer information study; and (4) odomoter requirements. Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to allow States to establish procedures to enforce safety standards identical to Federal standards. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from requiring independent tire dealers and distributors to complete or compile tire registration forms. Requires such dealers to furnish the first purchaser of a tire with a registration form which the purchaser may send directly to the manufacturer of the tire. Directs the Secretary, at the end of the two-year period of the effective date of this Act, to evaluate the effectiveness of the registration procedures. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress before imposing any new requirements. Requires tire manufacturers to reimburse dealers and distributors for reasonable costs incurred with respect to any new requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a public notice of a recall of defective tires. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-hr-6277 | 97 | hr | 6277 | A bill to provide for the replacement of the Brightman Street Bridge, Fall River, Massachusetts. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-05 | 1982-05-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. | House | Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] | MA | R | H000440 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to approve a project for the replacement of the Brightman Street Bridge over the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for such project and limits the Federal share to 80 percent of its costs. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6283 | 97 | hr | 6283 | Used Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-05 | 1982-07-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-21] | IL | R | M000041 | 6 | Used Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1982 - Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to set forth provisions requiring information disclosures and certifications regarding the sale of used motor vehicles. Requires the seller of a used motor vehicle to furnish the buyer with a written statement on the present condition of certain components of the vehicle as compared to the original condition of those components. Requires the seller to include as a provision of the sale contract, certification of the roadworthiness of such vehicle. Sets forth buyer remedies and civil penalties for violations of provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T19:49:47Z | |
| 97-hr-6284 | 97 | hr | 6284 | A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations prohibiting the smoking of tobacco on commercial aircraft. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-05 | 1982-05-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Mattox, James A. [D-TX-5] | TX | D | M000260 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations prohibiting smoking on any aircraft engaged in interstate or overseas air transportation of passengers. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6285 | 97 | hr | 6285 | Motor Vehicle Title and Inspection Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-05-05 | 1982-05-19 | See H.R.6427. | House | Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] | OH | D | M001044 | 3 | Motor Vehicle Title and Inspection Act of 1982 - Requires the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Administration to provide for the establishment by States of motor vehicle title and inspection requirements in order to promote traffic safety and deter motor vehicle theft. Directs approved State programs to establish a system to cancel a title to any motor vehicle determined nonsalvageable and to issue a salvage certificate for such automobile to make it suitable for operation on a highway. Authorizes the issuance of a title certificate based upon the State determination, after inspection, that the salvage vehicle is suitable for operation. Requires State programs to establish a system for the inspection of, and issuance of titles for, motor vehicles previously registered in another State. Directs State programs to prohibit the sale of parts of a motor vehicle if a part's identification number has been destroyed, removed, obliterated, or otherwise altered. Requires State programs to include provisions requiring insurers to release pertinent information to law enforcement officers relative to motor vehicle thefts or accidents. Sets forth provisions for the review of State programs by the Administrator, and directs the take-over of any program that fails to meet the Administrator's approval. | 2025-08-29T19:49:47Z | |
| 97-hr-6211 | 97 | hr | 6211 | Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-29 | 1983-01-06 | Became Public Law No: 97-424. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 3 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 97-987) Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 - Title I: Highway Improvement Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise the authorization of appropriations for FY 1984 through 1990 for the Interstate Highway System. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion, for FY 1984, the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditures on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways according to specified factors. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982 to conform to provisions of this Act. Requires that ten percent of amounts authorized by this Act be expended directly with certain small business concerns. Sets forth limitations on obligations for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs for FY 1983 through FY 1986. Excludes from such limitations obligations for emergency relief and certain accelerated bridge projects. Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to conform to provisions of this title. Prohibits the Secretary from distributing amounts for administrative expenses and forest highways. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for FY 1983 through 1986 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary system in rural areas; (2) the Federal-aid secondary system in rural areas; (3) the Federal-aid urban system; (4) forest highways; (5) public lands highways; (6) Indian reservation roads and bridges; (7) the territorial highway program in the Virgin Islands; and (8) parkways and park highways. Repeals provisions of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 which authorize certain demonstration projects between the States of New Mexico and Texas. Requires States which receive funds for FY 1983 and 1984 in excess of FY 82 funds to give priority consideration to specified primary routes and highway rehabilitation. Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978 to increase the authorized funding for FY 1984 for interstate resurfacing and authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 19… | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-s-2464 | 97 | s | 2464 | Public Works and Economic Act Amendments of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-29 | 1982-04-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 3 | Public Works and Economic Act Amendments of 1982 - Title I: Public Works and Economic Development - Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to revise eligibility requirements for direct and supplementary grants for public works and development facilities. Declares that the Federal share of the cost of any such project for which a direct grant is made shall be the percentage determined either: (1) from the unemployment rate for the political subdivision where the project is located; or (2) from the percentage by which the per capita income for such political subdivision is below the national average, whichever results in the higher Federal share. Sets forth a table by which the Federal share shall be determined. Eliminates the Secretary of Commerce's authority to reduce or waive the non-Federal share of a project in the case of a grant to an Indian tribe or a project in a redevelopment area. Permits supplementary grant funds to be used only for projects in political subdivisions that are eligible for assistance under such Act. Prohibits the total amount of direct and supplementary grants for any project from exceeding 100 percent of the costs of such project. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1985 to carry out such grants for public works and development facilities. Subjects public works and development facility loans to specified limitations on business loan assistance as set forth by this Act. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1985 to carry out business loans and loan guarantees under such Act. Limits the annual appropriations for the purpose of purchasing evidences of indebtedness and guaranteeing loans. Terminates business loans and loan guarantees to redevelopment areas and authorizes such assistance to political subdivisions eligible for assistance under such Act. Provides for interest free loans to political subdivisions (previously redevelopment areas) eligible for assistance under such Act if a plan for redevelopment of the political subdivision is approved. Requires any su… | 2025-08-29T19:51:34Z | |
| 97-hr-6186 | 97 | hr | 6186 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction and for rehabilitation of certain bridges by amending title 23 of the United States Code. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-28 | 1982-05-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. | House | Rep. Bailey, Wendell [R-MO-8] | MO | R | B000047 | 0 | Revises the apportionment formula for the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program by dividing deficient bridges into specified categories. Provides that certain new bridges to be constructed under such program need not carry a specified roadway width. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6193 | 97 | hr | 6193 | A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1983 for research, engineering and development, and demonstration projects relating to aviation. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-28 | 1982-05-17 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 316. | House | Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] | FL | D | F000430 | 1 | Authorizes appropriations from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to carry out research and development purposes of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to use such funds to conduct other demonstration projects relative to air traffic control needs for civil and military aviation. Requires notice to specified congressional committees of such other fund uses, plus a waiting period of 30 days, unless such committees waive it. | 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z | |
| 97-hr-6170 | 97 | hr | 6170 | National Driver Register Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-27 | 1982-10-25 | Became Public Law No: 97-364. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 121 | (Measure passed House, amended) Title I: - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States which adopt and implement programs to reduce traffic safety problems resulting from persons driving while under the influence of alcohol. Limits the receipt of such grants to three fiscal years and sets forth the Federal share payable for each successive year. Requires the Secretary to establish criteria for the grants based on areas of consideration provided under this Act. Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1983 through 1985. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to implement such traffic safety programs after a period for public comment. Sets the effective date of such regulations, unless they are disapproved by either House of Congress. Title II: National Driver Register Act of 1982 - Eliminates the register in the Department of Commerce that lists the names of persons who have had their motor vehicle operator's licenses revoked. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish and maintain a National Driver Register to assist chief driver licensing officials of participating States in exchanging information regarding the motor vehicle driving records of individuals. Prohibits the Secretary from maintaining information in such Register for more than a seven-year period from the date of its entry. Allows any State to participate in such Register system. Directs the chief driver licensing official of a participating State to transmit specified information on certain drivers to the Secretary. Allows access to such information to specified individuals, including the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Limits the use of such information to official investigations and statistical research. Sets forth criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of information from the National Driver Register. Establishes a National Driver Register Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary co… | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6172 | 97 | hr | 6172 | Transit Assistance Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-27 | 1982-05-12 | See H.R.6211. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 1 | Transit Assistance Act of 1982 - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit a discretionary capital grant or loan from being made by the Secretary of Transportation unless the applicant has sufficient capability to maintain the facilities and equipment purchased with such grant or loan. Decreases the Federal share of such grants and loans. Authorizes appropriations, beginning in fiscal year 1983, for administrative costs necessary to carry out the functions of such Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1986 for the: (1) discretionary capital grant program; (2) innovative methods and techniques program; (3) planning program; (4) urbanized area capital formula program; (5) program to meet special needs of the elderly and handicapped; (6) formula grant program for other than urbanized areas; and (7) capital formula program for areas other than urbanized areas. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1986 for: (1) research, development, and demonstration projects; (2) grants for managerial, technical and professional training programs; and (3) grants for research and training in urban transportation problems; and (4) grants for the establishment and operation of transportation centers at nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Authorizes appropriations for formula grants for fiscal years 1981 through 1984 for: (1) urban mass transit; (2) construction or operating assistance; and (3) commuter rail and fixed guideway systems. Provides that any such unobligated or deobligated funds shall be added to amounts available for certain other capital grant programs. Declares that apportionments for fiscal year 1975 shall lapse on September 30, 1977, and apportionments for fiscal year 1976 shall lapse on September 30, 1978. Prohibits the Secretary from approving a project for the payment of operating expenses of urban mass transit services after September 30, 1984. Repeals provisions that require that rates charged elderly and handicapped persons for transportation du… | 2025-08-29T19:49:47Z | |
| 97-s-2439 | 97 | s | 2439 | A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-27 | 1982-04-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1983 for: (1) direct and supplementary grants for public works and development facilities; (2) development facility loans and loan guarantees; (3) the Economic Development Revolving Fund; (4) technical assistance, research and information (earmarking a specified amount of such funds for grants to States in FY 1983); and (5) special economic development and adjustment assistance. Declares that assistance under such Act shall be provided only in redevelopment areas which: (1) the Secretary of Commerce identifies as most clearly entitled to eligibilty under the criteria set forth in this Act; (2) contain no more than 45 percent of the population of the United States; and (3) meet one of the eligibility criteria. Sets forth such eligibility criteria. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-sres-379 | 97 | sres | 379 | A resolution to urge the Secretary of Transportation and the Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board to convene an Airline-Government Summit Conference for the purposes of examining Federal Government policies affecting the airline industry and discussing airlines' fare policies under deregulation | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-27 | 1982-04-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 2 | Declares that the Senate urges the Secretary of Transportation and the Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board to organize and cochair an Airline-Government Summit Conference at the earliest practical date. Makes the primary purpose of the conference to undertake a comprehensive review of all major proposals for Federal Government actions or inactions affecting the short and long-term future of the airline industry. Requires that an airline pricing policy meeting be held as part of such conference. Directs the cochairmen to report to the President and the Congress on suggested policy changes resulting from the conference that would assist the airline industry and its users. Urges the Civil Aeronautics Board to grant the conference antitrust immunity within certain limits. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-s-2430 | 97 | s | 2430 | A bill to provide authorization of appropriations for railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing, and for other purposes. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-22 | 1982-05-19 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 574. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 8 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S.Rept. 97-405) Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to extend until September 30, 1985, the authorization for the Secretary of Transportation to issue and sell anticipation notes for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such Fund for FY 1983 to remain available until October 1, 1985. Sets forth limitations on authorized expenditures from the Fund. Provides that funds appropriated for the preference share program (a program which provides low interest loans for the rehabilitation and acquisition of railroad facilities) before October 1, 1982, shall remain available until expended. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-s-2414 | 97 | s | 2414 | A bill to amend the Shipping Act, 1916, to provide for jurisdiction over common carriers by water engaging in foreign commerce to and from the United States utilizing ports in nations contiguous to the United States. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-21 | 1982-05-25 | Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 1 | Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to redefine the term "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" to include persons engaged as common carriers in specified ocean transportation of property who: (1) advertise, solicit, or arrange, within the United States, for such transportation; and (2) transport such property between a point within the United States and a port in a nation contiguous to the United States. Directs such common carriers by water to file their tariffs with the Federal Maritime Commission within 90 days of enactment of this Act. Sets forth the effective dates of such tariffs. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) require such common carriers by water to reveal, in tariffs filed with the Commission, the portion of such tariffs attributable to inland transportation; (2) require such common carriers to reveal any information with regard to such inland transportation; or (3) extend to the Commission any jurisdiction over or authority to regulate rail carriers. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-hr-6121 | 97 | hr | 6121 | Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-20 | 1982-05-12 | See Title I of H.R. 6308. | House | Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] | NY | R | L000243 | 0 | Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for the purposes of such Act for FY 1983 and 1984. Revises provisions concerning the movement of railroad cars in need of repair. Repeals the Act of May 30, 1908 (commonly referred to as the Ash Pan Act) concerning safety ash pans on locomotives. | 2025-08-29T19:49:42Z | |
| 97-s-2402 | 97 | s | 2402 | Multimodal Transportation Improvement Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-20 | 1982-04-30 | Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Transportation Department. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 1 | Multimodal Transportation Improvement Act of 1982 - Sets forth the findings of Congress concerning funding of basic improvement and maintenance requirements of the multimodal transportation system in the United States. Amends the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 and the Airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970 to appropriate specified sums attributable to the collection of customs duties to the Highway Trust Fund and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Establishes in the Treasury the: (1) Navigable Waterways Trust Fund for navigation projects on U.S. navigable waters; and (2) Railroad Trust Fund for local rail service assistance. Appropriates to the Trust Funds certain amounts attributable to the collection of customs duties. | 2025-08-29T19:51:32Z | |
| 97-s-2377 | 97 | s | 2377 | Mass Transportation Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-15 | 1982-04-28 | Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 6 | Mass Transportation Act of 1982 - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from making a discretionary capital grant or loan unless the applicant has sufficient capability to maintain the facilities and equipment purchased with such grant or loan. Directs the Secretary to make public mass transportation grants to finance the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, and operating costs of facilities and equipment for use in mass transportation service. Sets forth formulae for apportioning such grants between urbanized areas with populations of more than 200,000 and urbanized areas with populations of less than 200,000. Limits Federal grants for construction projects to 80 percent of their costs and for project operating expenses to 50 percent of their costs. Requires a Governor, together with specified officials, to designate a recipient or recipients to receive and dispense funds apportioned for urbanized areas of 200,000 or more. Authorizes a Governor to transfer a State's apportionment between grant programs authorized under this Act. Sets forth requirements for recipients to receive grants for urbanized areas, including environmental protection procedures. Requires recipients to: (1) submit to the Secretary, at a time determined by the Secretary, a statement on the use of funds made available to them; and (2) make available independently conducted reviews and audits as determined necessary by the Secretary. Sets forth penalties for the submission of false or fraudulent statements under this Act. Reduces the Federal share of net projects costs of discretionary capital grants from 80 percent to 70 percent. Provides that appropriations for the long-range program of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 shall be authorized as necessary for administrative costs. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1983 through 1986 for: (1) research, development, and demonstration projects; (2) grants for managerial, technical and professional training prog… | 2025-08-29T19:51:34Z | |
| 97-s-2364 | 97 | s | 2364 | A bill to modify the City Waterway Navigation Channel Project, Tacoma Harbor, Washington, to redefine the project boundaries. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-14 | 1982-12-09 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 1 | Modifies the boundaries of the City Waterway Navigation Channel Project, Tacoma Harbor, Washington. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 97-s-2367 | 97 | s | 2367 | Transit Assistance Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-14 | 1982-04-28 | Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 1 | Transit Assistance Act of 1982 - Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to prohibit a discretionary capital grant or loan from being made by the Secretary of Transportation unless the applicant has sufficient capability to maintain the facilities and equipment purchased with such grant or loan. Decreases the Federal share of such grants and loans. Authorizes appropriations, beginning in FY 1983, for administrative costs necessary to carry out the functions of such Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1986 for the: (1) discretionary capital grant program; (2) innovative methods and techniques program; (3) planning program; (4) urbanized area capital formula program; (5) program to meet special needs of the elderly and handicapped; (6) formula grant program for other than urbanized areas; and (7) capital formula program for areas other than urbanized areas. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1982 through 1986 for: (1) research, development, and demonstration projects; (2) grants for managerial, technical and professional training programs; (3) grants for research and training in urban transportation problems; and (4) grants for the establishment and operation of transportation centers at nonprofit institutions of higher learning. Authorizes appropriations for formula grants for FY 1981 through 1984 for: (1) urban mass transit; (2) construction or operating assistance; and (3) commuter rail and fixed guideway systems. Provides that any such unobligated or deobligated funds shall be added to amounts available for certain other capital grant programs. Declares that apportionments for FY 1975 shall lapse on September 30, 1977, and apportionments for FY 1976 shall lapse on September 30, 1978, Prohibits the Secretary from approving a project for the payment of operating expenses of urban mass transit services after September 30, 1984. Repeals provisions that require that rates charged elderly and handicapped persons for transportation during non-peak hours be no more than one-half of peak hour full… | 2025-08-29T19:51:34Z | |
| 97-hr-6077 | 97 | hr | 6077 | A bill to amend Employee Protection Provisions of Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 and to preserve employee merger protection after sunset of the Civil Aeronautics Board. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-05 | 1982-04-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 67 | Amends the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 with respect to the employee protection program by eliminating provisions which make payments under such program subject to amounts provided in appropriation Acts. Requires that monthly assistance payments be equal to the average of such amounts provided in the previous year. Grants protected employees who were furloughed or terminated by air carriers certified under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 prior to enactment of this Act the first right of hire on a regional basis by any other such air carrier. Provides that flight deck operating crew members shall not retain rights of seniority or recall with the air carrier from which they were furloughed or terminated. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to periodically publish the comprehensive list of available jobs with certified air carriers on a regional basis. Terminates the Airline Employees Protective Account. Authorizes annual appropriations as may be necessary to carry out the employee protection program. Requires the Secretary of Labor to certify that employee protection agreements meet certain standards. Grants the United States district courts jurisdiction of actions to enforce duties under such agreements. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 97-hr-6078 | 97 | hr | 6078 | Inland Waterway Improvement and Cost Recovery Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-05 | 1982-04-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 1 | Inland Waterway Improvement and Cost Recovery Act of 1982 - Directs the Secretary of the Army to levy ton-mile fees on commercial waterway transportation on the inland waterway system. Sets forth criteria by which fees shall be established. Directs the Secretary of the Army to adjust such fees at least every five years on the basis of: (1) anticipated Tennessee Valley Authority and Army Corps of Engineers expenditures for the inland waterway system; (2) corrections for actual expenditures and amounts recovered; (3) the expected volume of commercial traffic; and (4) any other factors that the Secretary finds reasonable and equitable. Authorizes the Secretary to levy congestion fees, designed to reduce delays, on all users of specified facilities. Requires collected fees to be credited to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and made available for making capital improvements and operation and maintenance expenditures on the inland waterway system. Permits the Secretary, for the purposes of developing fee schedules and determining violations of this Act, to require specified information from any person engaged in commercial waterway transportation. Increases to $200,000 the maximum fine for vessel owners who refuse to furnish required statements of business on navigable waters to the Secretary. Sets forth civil penalties for failure to pay user fees. Sets forth the percentages of expenditures for inland waterway project operation and maintenance and construction and rehabilitation which shall be assigned to commercial waterway transportation. Amends the Inland Waterways Revenue Act of 1978 to eliminate provisions which made amounts in the Inland Waterways Trust Fund available for expenditures for navigation construction and rehabilitation projects on inland waterways. Permits the Secretary to determine the interest rate used on any unrecovered balance of fees. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to study, plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain new improvements, rehabilitations, and … | 2025-08-29T19:49:43Z | |
| 97-s-2336 | 97 | s | 2336 | A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1983 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes. | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-01 | 1982-12-13 | Conference Report 97-961 Filed in House. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 3 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 97-961) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for specified maritime programs of the Department of Transportation, including: (1) operating-differential subsidies; (2) research and development; (3) operations and training; and (4) the acquisition of three C-6 type vessels for the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Authorizes supplemental amounts as necessary for increases in salaries and employee benefits. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to allow, until October 1, 1983, an operator receiving or applying for an operating-differential subsidy to construct, reconstruct, or acquire its vessels of over 5,000 deadweight tons in a foreign shipyard without fiscal year limitation. Prohibits certain liquid and/or dry bulk vessels, during the first three years as documented U.S.-flag vessels, from carrying preference cargoes unless: (1) such a vessel is under three years of age; and (2) no other appropriate bulk vessel is available at fair and reasonable rates for U.S.-flag commercial vessels. Prohibits any vessel constructed, reconstructed, or acquired under such Act from being transferred or placed under the registry or flag of a foreign nation during its useful economic life without the approval of the Secretary of Transportation. Requires that additional limitations on new commitments for vessel construction loan guarantees be set in annual authorization Acts. Prohibits the denial of guarantee eligibility because of vessel type. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from entering into new commitments to guarantee vessel construction loans in excess of a specified sum during FY 1983. Amends the Bankruptcy Code to permit the Secretary to foreclose on specified vessel mortgages (thus excepting the Secretary, and the Secretary of Commerce, from the provisions of such Act which impose an automatic stay of any foreclosure proceedings). Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to allow the Secretary of Transportation at his option and discretion, to assume the obligations of de… | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 97-s-2354 | 97 | s | 2354 | Bus Deregulation Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-04-01 | 1982-04-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] | NV | D | C000120 | 0 | Bus Deregulation Act of 1982 - Sets forth the findings of Congress regarding the need for a safe, competitive, and fuel-efficient motor bus system. Excludes from the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regarding motor carrier transportation: (1) brokers for motor carriers of passengers; (2) motor contract carriers of passengers; (3) transportation of motor carrier passengers in charter service or special operations; and (4) transportation of motor carrier passengers in vehicles carrying fewer than 30 individuals. Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to include the interstate motor carrier transportation of passengers in the overall transportation policy of the United States. Revises the entry policy for motor carriers of passengers, motor contract carriers, and brokers of passengers. Directs the ICC to implement, within 120 days after the effective date of this Act, procedures to process expeditiously applications of motor carriers of passengers to remove certain operating restrictions. Allows a motor common carrier of passengers to transport special or charter passengers in the same motor vehicle with regular-route passengers. Describes ratemaking procedures and the use of rate bureaus by motor carriers of passengers. Amends the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 to increase the membership of the Motor Carrier Ratemaking Study Commission. Extends to January 1, 1984, the due date of such Commission's final report on the collective ratemaking process. Sets forth the zone of pricing freedom for motor carriers of passengers. Permits the ICC to increase rates within specified percentage ranges. Declares that rates and fares implemented pursuant to this Act shall be subject to specified antitrust laws. Declares that certain rate establishment actions shall not be in and of themselves sufficient evidence of an antitrust violation. Exempts motor carriers of passengers from certain restrictions on the notice period when proposing a change in rates. Grants the ICC discretionary authority over permits for mot… | 2025-08-29T19:51:34Z | |
| 97-s-2315 | 97 | s | 2315 | Federal Aid Highway Act of 1982 | Transportation and Public Works | 1982-03-31 | 1982-05-10 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported an original bill (S.2574) in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 5 | Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1982 - Title I: Federal-Aid Highway Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to revise the authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1984 through 1990 for the Interstate Highway System. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to apportion, for FY 1984, the sums authorized to be appropriated for expenditures on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways according to specified factors. Authorizes appropriations out of the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1983 through 1986 for: (1) the Federal-aid primary program; (2) the Federal-aid rural program; (3) the Federal-aid urban program; (4) forest highways; (5) public lands highways; (6) bridge replacement and rehabilitation; and (7) highway safety improvements. Prohibits any State from receiving less than one-half of one percent of the total apportionment for the Interstate System for each of fiscal years 1984 through 1987. Revises apportionments for the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program. Directs the Secretary to develop a selection process for discretionary bridges according to certain criteria. Revises the apportionment ratio for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the Interstate System. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the distribution of Federal financial assistance for such activities. Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of appropriations from FY 1983 through 1987 for resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitating, and reconstructing specified lanes on the Interstate System. Authorizes appropriations, out of the Highway Trust Fund, for fiscal years 1983 through 1986 for substitute highway and mass transit projects. Repeals provisions concerning priority primary routes. Revises procedures concerning the Federal-aid urban and rural programs. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the States, to establish a highway safety improvement program for projects on public roads including: (1) specified highway safet… | 2025-08-29T19:51:34Z |
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