H.R. 5763 · 117th Congress

Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

Introduced on Oct 28, 2021 by Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR-4). Became Public Law 117-52.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-52
Introduced
Oct 28, 2021
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government trust funds
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Oil and gas
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Pollution liability
  • Public transit
  • Railroads
  • Roads and highways
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Water quality

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Oct 31, 2021). Public domain.

Further 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.

Specifically, the bill

  • extends FY2021 enacted levels of funding through December 3, 2021, for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs; and
  • extends expenditure authority through December 4, 2021, for the Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Peter A. DeFazioD-OR-4Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Oct 28, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 358–59

History

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  1. Oct 28, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Oct 28, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  6. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  7. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  8. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  9. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5962-5965)
  11. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5763.
  12. Oct 28, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 59 (Roll no. 339).(text: CR H5962-5963)House · Roll call 339
  13. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 59 (Roll no. 339). (text: CR H5962-5963)House · Roll call 339
  14. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Oct 28, 2021 · HouseUNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Cicilline asked unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 5763, the Clerk be directed to make the following correction: On page 3, line 17, insert "of this section" after "(c)".
  16. Oct 28, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, pursuant to the order of October 28, 2021, without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7455)
  17. Oct 28, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed, pursuant to the order of October 28, 2021, without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7455)
  18. Oct 28, 2021 · SenateSee also S. 3122.
  19. Oct 28, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  20. Oct 29, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  21. Oct 29, 2021Presented to President.
  22. Oct 29, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  23. Oct 31, 2021Signed by President.
  24. Oct 31, 2021Signed by President.
  25. Oct 31, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-52.
  26. Oct 31, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-52.

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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.