1980 Senate Hearings on Federal Highway Funding (S. 2913)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings established the legislative record for federal that determined the scope and funding levels for national highway infrastructure and safety projects in the early 1980s.
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Federal Department of Transportation
The agency is responsible for implementing the highway programs and safety initiatives authorized by the legislation.
State Departments of Transportation
These entities receive federal-aid highway funds to manage construction and safety projects within their jurisdictions.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Subcommittee on Transportation held hearings on August 19 and September 9, 1980.
- The hearings focused on S. 2913, a bill to authorize appropriations for highway construction.
- The bill addresses funding for highway safety initiatives.
- The proposed legislation operates under the authority of Title 23 of the United States Code.
- The hearings took place during the second session of the Ninety-sixth Congress.
Why It Matters
The hearings established the legislative record for federal that determined the scope and funding levels for national highway infrastructure and safety projects in the early 1980s.
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Legislative Timing
The hearings were held in late summer 1980, near the end of the 96th Congress, suggesting a push to finalize highway funding before the session concluded.
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