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H.R. 5434Became Law

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Oct 2, 2021)

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Among other provisions, the bill

  • extends FY2021 enacted levels of funding through October 31, 2021, for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs;
  • increases the cap from $600 million to $700 million on the amount of funding for nationally significant freight and highway projects and extends authority through FY2022 for DOT to provide funding for such projects;
  • revises and extends authority through FY2022 for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out collaborative research on in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving;
  • extends authority through October 31, 2021, for DOT to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for railroad rehabilitation and development near rail stations;
  • reauthorizes and extends authority through FY2022 for the Appalachian Regional Commission;
  • compensates any federal employee who is furloughed or required to work without pay during the authorization lapse at the earliest possible date after the lapse ends; and
  • extends expenditure authority through November 1, 2021, for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

What just happenedOct 2, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-44.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 2, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-44.

  2. Oct 2, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-44.

  3. Oct 2, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 2, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 2, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 2, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 2, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 2, 2021Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6878)

  9. Oct 2, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6878)

  10. Oct 1, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  11. Oct 1, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 51 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5586-5587)

  12. Oct 1, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 51 (Roll no. 313).(text: CR H5586-5587)

  13. Oct 1, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5434.

  14. Oct 1, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5585-5589)

  15. Oct 1, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. Oct 1, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  17. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  18. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  20. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  22. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed SenateOct 2, 202155

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Among other provisions, the bill

  • extends FY2021 enacted levels of funding through October 31, 2021, for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs;
  • increases the cap from $600 million to $700 million on the amount of funding for nationally significant freight and highway projects and extends authority through FY2022 for DOT to provide funding for such projects;
  • revises and extends authority through FY2022 for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out collaborative research on in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving;
  • extends authority through October 31, 2021, for DOT to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for railroad rehabilitation and development near rail stations;
  • reauthorizes and extends authority through FY2022 for the Appalachian Regional Commission;
  • compensates any federal employee who is furloughed or required to work without pay during the authorization lapse at the earliest possible date after the lapse ends; and
  • extends expenditure authority through November 1, 2021, for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
Public LawOct 2, 202149

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Among other provisions, the bill

  • extends FY2021 enacted levels of funding through October 31, 2021, for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs;
  • increases the cap from $600 million to $700 million on the amount of funding for nationally significant freight and highway projects and extends authority through FY2022 for DOT to provide funding for such projects;
  • revises and extends authority through FY2022 for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out collaborative research on in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving;
  • extends authority through October 31, 2021, for DOT to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for railroad rehabilitation and development near rail stations;
  • reauthorizes and extends authority through FY2022 for the Appalachian Regional Commission;
  • compensates any federal employee who is furloughed or required to work without pay during the authorization lapse in Highway Trust Fund expenditure authority at the earliest possible date after the lapse ends; and
  • extends expenditure authority through November 1, 2021, for the Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
Passed HouseOct 1, 202153

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Among other provisions, the bill

  • extends FY2021 enacted levels of funding through October 31, 2021, for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs;
  • increases the cap from $600 million to $700 million on the amount of funding for nationally significant freight and highway projects and extends authority through FY2022 for DOT to provide funding for such projects;
  • revises and extends authority through FY2022 for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out collaborative research on in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving;
  • extends authority through October 31, 2021, for DOT to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for railroad rehabilitation and development near rail stations;
  • reauthorizes and extends authority through FY2022 for the Appalachian Regional Commission;
  • compensates any federal employee who is furloughed or required to work without pay during the authorization lapse at the earliest possible date after the lapse ends; and
  • extends expenditure authority through November 1, 2021, for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2021

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Among other provisions, the bill

  • extends FY2021 enacted levels of funding through October 31, 2021, for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs;
  • increases the cap from $600 million to $700 million on the amount of funding for nationally significant freight and highway projects and extends authority through FY2022 for DOT to provide funding for such projects;
  • revises and extends authority through FY2022 for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to carry out collaborative research on in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving;
  • extends authority through October 31, 2021, for DOT to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for railroad rehabilitation and development near rail stations;
  • reauthorizes and extends authority through FY2022 for the Appalachian Regional Commission;
  • compensates any federal employee who is furloughed or required to work without pay during the authorization lapse at the earliest possible date after the lapse ends; and
  • extends expenditure authority through November 1, 2021, for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 — Informed