S. 762 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Highway Funding Equity Act of 2005
S. 762 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 12, 2005, sponsored by George Voinovich with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Highway Funding Equity Act of 2005 - Amends Federal highway law to revise Federal highway minimum guarantee requirements. Requires the Secretary of Transportation, for each of FY 2005 through 2009, to allocate among the States amounts sufficient to ensure that the percentage for each State of the total apportionments for the fiscal year for certain Federal-aid highway programs (including the basic minimum guarantee under this…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Voinovich (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3485) (Apr 12, 2005)
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- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
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- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3: SAFETEA-LU
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
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