Bills · HR 4523
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4523Transportation programs fundingRailroads
To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION AUG 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because even small, technical changes to laws are important for the overall efficiency and clarity of government. Unclear or inaccurate legal text can lead to confusion, disagreements, and potentially costly legal challenges, as different parties might interpret the same words in different ways. By making these corrections, the bill helps ensure that transportation laws are applied consistently and as intended, which can save time and resources for government agencies, businesses, and taxpayers.
If this bill becomes law, the federal transportation code will be more precise, making it easier for officials to enforce rules and for businesses to understand their obligations. If it doesn't pass, existing ambiguities and inconsistencies would remain, potentially causing minor delays or confusion in how transportation programs, especially those involving federal loans and guarantees, are administered. It's about maintaining the integrity and usability of the legal framework that underpins our transportation system.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Renames specific subsections within definitions related to direct loans and loan guarantees in Chapter 224 of Title 49 to provide clearer labels.
This makes the definitions within transportation financing laws easier to understand and reference.
PROVISION 02
Updates and adds specific statutory citations, including Public Law numbers, for various acts like the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act and the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021.
This ensures that legal references are accurate and complete, making it easier to find the original source of related laws.
PROVISION 03
Inserts the phrase "of this title" after numerous section numbers to explicitly clarify that the references are to sections within Title 49, United States Code.
This removes ambiguity by precisely indicating where referenced sections are located within the larger body of federal law.
PROVISION 04
Corrects minor typographical and grammatical errors, such as changing "government sponsored" to "government-sponsored" and "an streamlined" to "a streamlined".
Even small errors can cause confusion, so these corrections improve the overall professionalism and accuracy of the legal text.
PROVISION 05
Adjusts the capitalization of a subsection heading related to the Office of Management and Budget's actions.
This standardizes formatting, contributing to a more consistent and polished legal document.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
14 EVENTSAUG 31
Mr. Onder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
AUG 31
Considered under suspension of the rules.
AUG 31
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4523.
AUG 31
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4523
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionAug 31, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4523Transportation programs fundingRailroads
To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 31, 2026
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