Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

3.0.0 4281 2023-03-22T18:24:48Z 2023-03-22T18:24:48Z House H HR 2012-03-28 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MICA:H.R. 4281.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution,specifically Clause 1, Clause 3, Clause 7, and Clause 18.[Page H1740]]]> hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif18 Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Referred to 2012-03-28T19:46:54Z Referred to 2012-03-29T02:50:20Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-03-29T02:50:19Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-03-29T02:50:18Z hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-03-29T02:50:17Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-03-29T02:50:16Z Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 112 662 HR 2011-03-04 Became Public Law No: 112-5. Related bill CRS Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 112 2887 HR 2011-09-16 Became Public Law No: 112-30. Related bill CRS Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 4239 HR 2012-03-29 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by voice vote. 13:29:00 Related bill CRS Text similarities House Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 4276 HR 2012-04-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. Related bill CRS MAP-21 112 4348 HR 2012-07-06 Became Public Law No: 112-141. Related bill CRS Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 6057 HR 2012-06-29 For Further Action See H.R.6064. Related bill CRS Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 6058 HR 2012-06-29 For Further Action See H.R.6064. Related bill CRS Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 6064 HR 2012-06-29 Became Public Law No: 112-140. Related bill CRS Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 112 1525 S 2011-09-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 159. Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes. 112 600 HRES 2012-03-29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:28:16 Procedurally-related House 2012-03-30 Became Public Law No: 112-102. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-30 Became Public Law No: 112-102. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2012-03-30 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-30 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2012-03-29 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-29 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2012-03-29 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2012-03-29 Senate Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2209-2212) Floor 2012-03-29 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2209-2212) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2012-03-29 11:54:12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2012-03-29 11:54:11 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 158 (Roll no. 147). (text: CR H1752-1755) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 147 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll147.xml House 112 2012-03-29T15:54:11Z 2 2012-03-29 11:54:11 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 158 (Roll no. 147).(text: CR H1752-1755) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 147 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll147.xml House 112 2012-03-29T15:54:11Z 2 2012-03-29 11:25:52 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1761) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-29 10:30:38 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4281. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-29 10:28:43 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4281 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-29 10:28:38 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 600. (consideration: CR H1751-1762) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2012-03-29 10:27:51 Rule H. Res. 600 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2012-03-28 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2012-03-28 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2012-03-28 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2012-03-28 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2012-03-28 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2012-03-28 22:23:16 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 600 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4281 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2012-03-28 hsif18 Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. Committee 2012-03-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2012-03-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M000689 Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] JOHN MICA R FL L. 7 N C000071 Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] DAVE CAMP R MI 4 2012-03-28 True D000533 Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] JOHN DUNCAN R TN J. 2 2012-03-28 True Public Law 112-102 Transportation and Public Works Advisory bodies Aging Air quality Alaska California Caribbean area Child safety and welfare Denali Commission Disability and paralysis Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Federal-Indian relations Government information and archives Government trust funds Hawaii Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Indian lands and resources rights Intergovernmental relations Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Motor carriers Motor fuels Motor vehicles Navigation, waterways, harbors Nevada Outdoor recreation Public transit Public-private cooperation Puerto Rico Railroads Regional and metropolitan planning Research administration and funding Research and development Roads and highways Rural conditions and development Sales and excise taxes State and local government operations Transportation programs funding Transportation safety and security U.S. territories and protectorates Urban and suburban affairs and development Water quality Transportation and Public Works

00 2012-03-28 Introduced in House 2012-04-03T21:03:13Z Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the amount apportioned for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2012 by amounts apportioned or allocated under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II for the period from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012.

Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through June 30, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research.

Subjects funding for such programs generally to the same manner of distribution, administration, limitation, and availability for obligation, however, at three-quarters of the total amount, as funds authorized to be appropriated for such programs and activities out of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for FY2011.

Subjects contract authority, however, between October 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, for such programs to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program.

Extends the allocation of certain transportation program funds to: (1) states for specific programs, including the Interstate and National Highway System program, the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the highway safety improvement program, the Surface Transportation program, and the Highway Bridge program; and (2) the territories and Puerto Rico. Prohibits use of program funds for a high-speed MAGLEV system between Las Vegas, Nevada, and Anaheim, California.

Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.

Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend for the same period the authorization of appropriations for specified National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs (including NHTSA administrative expenses) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs.

Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects.

Amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to continue for the same period of time the authorized distribution of funds under such Act for coastal wetlands, recreational boating safety, projects under the Clean Vessel Act of 19921, boating infrastructure projects, and the National Outreach and Communications Program.

Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects.

Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program.

Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.

Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing.

Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.

Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects.

Extends for that same period the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, (2) capital investment grants, (3) transit research, and (4) administration expenses.

Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30,2012, certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program.

Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through June 30, 2012, authority for expenditures from the: (1) HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

Extends through June 30, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax.

Extends through FY2013 the excise tax on certain heavy vehicles.

Extends through June 30, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government.

Extends the transfer of: (1) certain highway excise taxes to the HTF, and (2) motorboat fuel taxes from the HTF into the land and water conservation fund.

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81 2012-03-29 Passed House without amendment 2012-04-04T19:01:17Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 - (Sec. 1) Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to reduce the amount apportioned or allocated for a surface transportation program, project, or activity for FY2012 by amounts apportioned or allocated under the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II for the period from October 1, 2011, through March 31, 2012.

Title I: Federal-Aid Highways - (Sec. 101) Amends the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011, Part II to continue through June 30, 2012, and authorizes appropriations through that date for, specified federal-aid highway programs under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Includes among extended funds those for: (1) the surface transportation research, development, and deployment program; (2) training and education; (3) the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; (4) university transportation research; and (5) intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research.

Subjects contract authority for such programs between October 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, however, to a specified pro rata limitation on obligations included in any Act making appropriations for FY2012 or a portion of that fiscal year. Waives this obligation limitation, though, for emergency relief and for the equity bonus program.

Authorizes appropriations from the HTF (other than the Mass Transit Account) for administrative expenses of the federal-aid highway program for the period from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.

Title II: Extension of Highway Safety Programs - (Sec. 201) Amends SAFETEA-LU to extend, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the authorization of appropriations for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety programs, including: (1) highway safety research and development, (2) the occupant protection incentive grant program, (3) the safety belt performance grant program, (4) state traffic safety information system improvements, (5) the alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures incentive grant program, (6) the National Driver Register, (7) the high visibility enforcement program, (8) motorcyclist safety, (9) the child safety and child booster seat safety incentive grant program, and (10) NHTSA administrative expenses.

(Sec. 202) Extends for that same period the authorization of appropriations for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) programs, including: (1) motor carrier safety grants, (2) FMCSA administrative expenses, (3) commercial driver's license program improvement grants, (4) border enforcement grants, (5) performance and registration information system management grants, (6) commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment grants, (7) safety data improvement grants, (8) a set-aside for high priority activities that improve commercial motor vehicle safety and compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations, (9) a set-aside for new entrant motor carrier audit grants, (10) FMCSA and NHTSA outreach and education, (11) the commercial motor vehicle operators grant program, (12) the FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, and (13) the working group for development of practices and procedures to enhance federal-state relations.

(Sec. 203) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the funding for hazardous materials (hazmat) research projects.

Extends the set-aside for administrative expenses for carrying out such projects.

Title III: Public Transportation Program - (Sec. 301) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the allocation of capital investment grant funds for federal transit programs, including the metropolitan planning program and the state planning and research program.

(Sec. 302) Extends the special rule authority of the Secretary to award urbanized area formula grants to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation in an urbanized area with a population of at least 200,000.

(Sec. 303) Allocates, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, certain amounts for formula and bus grants and capital investment grants for: (1) certain new fixed guideway capital projects; (2) new fixed guideway ferry systems and extension projects in Alaska and Hawaii; (3) payments to the Denali Commission for docks, waterfront development projects, and related transportation infrastructure; (4) ferry boats or ferry terminal facilities; (5) a set-aside for the national fuel cell bus technology development program; (6) projects in nonurbanized areas; (7) intermodal terminal projects; and (8) bus testing.

(Sec. 304) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.

(Sec. 305) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, the apportionment of capital investment grant funds for certain fixed guideway modernization projects. Requires, however, the Secretary to apportion 75% of each dollar amount for such projects.

(Sec. 306) Extends for that same period the authorization appropriations from the HTF Mass Transit Account for: (1) formula and bus grant projects, including allocations for specified projects; (2) capital investment grants, (3) transit research, including allocations for transit cooperative research programs, the National Transit Institute, the university centers program, transportation projects to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the National Technical Assistance Center for senior transportation, and national research programs; and (4) administration expenses.

(Sec. 307) Extends, from October 1, 2011, through June 30,2012, certain SAFETEA-LU programs, including: (1) the contracted paratransit pilot program, (2) the public-private partnership pilot program, (3) project authorizations for final design and construction and preliminary engineering of specified fixed guideway projects, and (4) the elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities pilot program.

Extends certain allocations for national research and technology programs.

Title IV: Highway Trust Fund Extension - (Sec. 401) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through June 30, 2012, authority for expenditures from: (1) the HTF Highway and Mass Transit accounts, (2) the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and (3) the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.

(Sec. 402) Extends through June 30, 2012, excise taxes on: (1) fuel used by certain buses, (2) certain alcohol fuels, (3) gasoline (other than aviation gasoline) and diesel fuel or kerosene, (4) certain heavy trucks and trailers, and (5) tires. Extends the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund tax.

Extends through FY2013 the excise tax on certain heavy vehicles.

Extends through June 30, 2012, the exemptions from excise taxes on: (1) certain sales, and (2) motor vehicles used by a state and local government.

Extends the transfer of: (1) certain highway excise taxes to the HTF, and (2) motorboat fuel taxes from the HTF into the land and water conservation fund.

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82 2012-03-29 Passed Senate without amendment 2012-04-04T19:01:29Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)