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To correct errors in the authorizations of certain programs administered by the National Highway Traffic Administration.

Public Law 106-39 · H.R. 2035 · 106th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Jul 28, 1999 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. Billy Tauzin (R-LA-3)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with respect to motor vehicle safety and information programs.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.

  1. Jul 28, 1999Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-39.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jul 20, 1999PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jul 15, 1999FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Jul 12, 1999FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  7. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  8. FloorFloor · Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Jun 25, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jun 10, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jun 8, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.