H.R. 3311 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007, to waive the $100,000,000 limitation on emergency relief funds for those emergency repairs and reconstruction, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3311 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2007, sponsored by James Oberstar with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 110-56
What it does
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a project for the repair and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35 bridge located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that collapsed on August 1, 2007. Makes the federal share of the project cost 100%. Authorizes appropriations. Waives, for such project, the $100 million per state single-failure (or, single-disaster) highway-related total obligation limitation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2007
- Passed the HouseAug 3, 2007
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2007
- Became lawAug 6, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-56. (Aug 6, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Aug 3, 2007 · Passed421–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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