Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to provide a four year transition period to return to the States maximum discretionary authority and fiscal responsibility for all elements of the national transportation system not within the direct purview of the Federal government; repeal the Federal gas tax except for 3 cents per gallon; and eliminate most highway trust fund programs.

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Amendment Number
551
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to provide a four year transition period to return to the States maximum discretionary authority and fiscal responsibility for all elements of the national transportation system not within the direct purview of the Federal government; repeal the Federal gas tax except for 3 cents per gallon; and eliminate most highway trust fund programs.
Purpose
An amendment in the nature of a substitute, printed as amendment No. 6 in part 2 of House Rept. 105-476, to return control of transportation decisions to the states by phasing out over four years all but a small portion of the federal gas tax, to continue funding the Interstate Highway system. States would fund highway projects with local gas taxes.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 1, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Kasich amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 98 - 318, 2 Present (Roll No. 97).
Latest Action Time
21:18:58
Submitted Date
Apr 1, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 551 — Informed