Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 288
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution affirming the importance of the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 29, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 29, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
288
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Indiana
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) the Highway Trust Fund should achieve long-term solvency through user fees, and (2) any spending on federal highway programs during the next reauthorization period that exceeds current fund revenues and balances should be fully offset.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/29/2019
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5147-5148)
07/29/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:18 PM