49 U.S.C. § 31104

September 30, 1987In subsection (a), the text of 49 App.:2304(a)(1) and the references to fiscal years ending –1992, are omitted as obsolete.

Public Law 102–240105 Stat. 2142In subsection (b), the text of 49 App.:2304(e) is omitted as superseded by 49 App.:2304(c) restated by section 4002(f) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (, ) and restated in this subsection.

October 1, 1991In subsection (b)(2), the words “Amounts made available under section 404(a)(2) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 before ” are substituted for “Funds made available under this subchapter” for clarity and because of the restatement.

In subsection (c), the words “Funds authorized to be appropriated” are omitted because of the omission of 49 App.:2304(a)(1) as obsolete.

section 31102 of this titleIn subsection (e), the words “for administrative expenses incurred in carrying out ” are substituted for “for administration of this section” for clarity and consistency with the source provisions restated in this section and section 31102 of the revised title.

December 18, 1991section 31102(a) of this titleIn subsection (i), before clause (1), the words “Not later than 6 months after ” are omitted as obsolete. The words “for grants under ” are substituted for “under the motor carrier safety assistance program” for clarity and because of the restatement. The words “In prescribing those regulations” are substituted for “In conducting such a revision” because of the restatement.

December 18, 1991section 31102(a) of this titleIn subsection (j), the words “Not later than 9 months after ” are omitted as obsolete. The word “final” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “regulations to be enforced under ” are substituted for “under the motor carrier safety assistance program” for clarity and because of the restatement.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(1)2021—Subsec. (a). , added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which authorized appropriations for various programs for fiscal years 2017 to 2020.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(2)(C)lSubsec. (b)(2)(A). , (D), designated first sentence of subsec. (b)(2) as (b)(2)(A)(i), inserted subpar. and cl. headings, inserted “(except subsection ()(5) of that section)” after “section 31102”, and added cl. (ii).

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(2)(B)Subsec. (b)(2)(B). , designated second sentence of subsec. (b)(2) as (b)(2)(B) and inserted heading.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(2)(A)Subsec. (b)(2)(C). , designated third sentence of subsec. (b)(2) as (b)(2)(C) and inserted heading.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(3)Subsec. (c). , in heading, struck out “Partner Training and” before “Program Support” and, in text, substituted “(5)” for “(4)”, struck out “partner training and” before “program support”, and struck out at end “The Secretary shall use at least 75 percent of those deducted amounts to train non-Federal Government employees and to develop related training materials in carrying out such programs.”

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(4)(A)Subsec. (f)(1). , substituted “for the next 2 fiscal years” for “for the next fiscal year”.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(4)(D)Subsec. (f)(4). , added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(4)(B), substituted “for the next 2 fiscal years” for “for the next fiscal year”.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(4)(C)Subsec. (f)(5), (6). , redesignated pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively.

Pub. L. 117–58, § 23001(b)(5)Subsec. (i). , designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted heading, substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (2), amounts not expended” for “Amounts not expended”, and added par. (2).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5101(c)2015—, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to availability of appropriated amounts.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5105(a)Subsec. (a)(10). , added par. (10) and struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: “$218,000,000 for fiscal year 2015; and”.

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1102(a)(2)October 1, 2014July 31, 2015, added par. (10) and struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: “$181,567,123 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–21, § 1102(a)October 1, 2014May 31, 2015, amended par. (10) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (10) read as follows: “$145,134,247 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5105(a)October 1, 2015December 4, 2015Subsec. (a)(11). , added par. (11) and struck out former par. (11) which read as follows: “$38,715,847 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–87, § 1102(a)October 1, 2015November 20, 2015, amended par. (11) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (11) read as follows: “$30,377,049 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–73, § 1102(a)October 1, 2015October 29, 2015, amended par. (11) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (11) read as follows: “$17,273,224 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1102(a), added par. (11).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5103(c)(1)section 31110 of this titleSubsec. (i). , redesignated subsec. (j) as (i) and struck out former subsec. (i) which related to authorization of appropriations for certain administrative expenses of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. See .

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1102(b)(2)October 1, 2014July 31, 2015Subsec. (i)(1)(J). , added subpar. (J) and struck out former subpar. (J) which read as follows: “$215,715,068 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–21, § 1102(b)October 1, 2014May 31, 2015, amended subpar. (J) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (J) read as follows: “$172,430,137 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–87, § 1102(b)October 1, 2015November 20, 2015Subsec. (i)(1)(K). , amended subpar. (K) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (K) read as follows: “$36,090,164 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–73, § 1102(b)October 1, 2015October 29, 2015, amended subpar. (K) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (K) read as follows: “$20,521,858 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1102(b), added subpar. (K).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5103(c)(1)(B)Subsec. (j). , redesignated subsec. (k) as (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (i).

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5105(c)October 1, 2015December 4, 2015Subsec. (j)(2). , substituted “2016 for States,” for “2015 and up to $2,663,934 for the period beginning on , and ending on , for States,”.

Pub. L. 114–94, § 5103(c)(1)(B)Subsec. (k). , redesignated subsec. (k) as (j).

Pub. L. 114–87, § 1102(d)October 1, 2015December 4, 2015October 1, 2015November 20, 2015Subsec. (k)(2). , substituted “and up to $2,663,934 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “and up to $2,090,164 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 114–73, § 1102(d)October 1, 2015November 20, 2015October 1, 2015October 29, 2015, substituted “and up to $2,090,164 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “and up to $1,188,525 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 114–41, § 1102(d)October 1, 2015October 29, 2015October 1, 2014July 31, 2015, substituted “each of fiscal years 2006 through 2015 and up to $1,188,525 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “each of fiscal years 2006 through 2014 and up to $12,493,151 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 114–21, § 1102(d)October 1, 2014July 31, 2015October 1, 2014May 31, 2015, substituted “and up to $12,493,151 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “and up to $9,986,301 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 113–159, § 1102(a)2014—Subsec. (a)(10). , added par. (10).

Pub. L. 113–159, § 1102(b)Subsec. (i)(1)(J). , added subpar. (J).

Pub. L. 113–159, § 1102(d)October 1, 2014May 31, 2015Subsec. (k)(2). , inserted “and up to $9,986,301 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” after “2014”.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(a)(1)2012—Subsec. (a)(7). , struck out “and” at end.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 112002(a)October 1, 2011June 30, 2012Subsec. (a)(8). , amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “$159,000,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(a)(2), (3), added par. (8) and struck out former par. (8) which read as follows: “$212,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.”

Pub. L. 112–140Oct. 1, 2011July 6, 2012, §§ 1(c), 202(a), temporarily amended par. (8) generally, authorizing $161,120,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on . See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 202(a)October 1, 2011March 31, 2012, amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “$106,000,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(a)(3)Subsec. (a)(9). , added par. (9).

Pub. L. 112–141, § 112002(b)(2)Subsec. (i)(1)(F). , struck out open quotation marks and duplicate subpar. (F) designation after “(F)”.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(b)(1)Subsec. (i)(1)(G). , struck out “and” at end.

Pub. L. 112–141, § 112002(b)(1)October 1, 2011June 30, 2012Subsec. (i)(1)(H). , amended subpar. (H) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (H) read as follows: “$183,108,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(b)(2), (3), added subpar. (H) and struck out former subpar. (H) which read as follows: “$244,144,000 for fiscal year 2012.”

Pub. L. 112–140Oct. 1, 2011July 6, 2012, §§ 1(c), 202(b), temporarily amended subpar. (H) generally, authorizing $185,549,440 for the period beginning on , and ending on . See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 202(b)October 1, 2011March 31, 2012, amended subpar. (H) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (H) read as follows: “$122,072,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(b)(3)Subsec. (i)(1)(I). , added subpar. (I).

Pub. L. 112–141, § 32603(d)October 1, 2011June 30, 2012Subsec. (k)(2). , substituted “2014” for “2011 and $11,250,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 112–140October 1, 2011July 6, 2012October 1, 2011June 30, 2012, §§ 1(c), 202(d), temporarily substituted “2011 and $11,400,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011 and $11,250,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 112–102, § 202(d)October 1, 2011June 30, 2012October 1, 2011March 31, 2012, substituted “2011 and $11,250,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011 and $7,500,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,”.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 202(a)October 1, 2010March 4, 20112011—Subsec. (a)(7). , amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “$88,753,000 for the period beginning , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 112–30, § 122(a)Subsec. (a)(8). , added par. (8).

Pub. L. 112–5, § 202(b)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011Subsec. (i)(1)(G). , amended subpar. (G) generally, substituting “(G) $244,144,000 for fiscal year 2011.” for “(G) ‘(G) $103,678,000 for the period beginning , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 112–30, § 122(b)Subsec. (i)(1)(H). , added subpar. (H).

Pub. L. 112–30, § 122(d)October 1, 2011March 31, 2012Subsec. (k)(2). , substituted “2011 and $7,500,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ,” for “2011”.

Pub. L. 112–5, § 202(d)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011, substituted “through 2011” for “through 2010 and $6,370,000 for the period beginning , and ending on ”.

Pub. L. 111–147, § 422(a)2010—Subsec. (a)(6). , added par. (6).

Pub. L. 111–322, § 2202(a)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011October 1, 2010December 31, 2010Subsec. (a)(7). , substituted “$88,753,000 for the period beginning , and ending on .” for “$52,679,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 111–147, § 422(a), added par. (7).

Pub. L. 111–147, § 422(b)Subsec. (i)(1)(F). , added subpar. (F).

Pub. L. 111–322, § 2202(b)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011October 1, 2010December 31, 2010Subsec. (i)(1)(G). , substituted “$103,678,000 for the period beginning , and ending on .” for “$61,036,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on .”

Pub. L. 111–147, § 422(b), added subpar (G).

Pub. L. 111–322, § 2202(d)October 1, 2010March 4, 2011October 1, 2010December 31, 2010Subsec. (k)(2). , substituted “2010 and $6,370,000 for the period beginning , and ending on ” for “2009, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, and $3,781,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ”.

Pub. L. 111–147, § 422(d)October 1, 2010December 31, 2010, substituted “2009, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, and $3,781,000 for the period beginning on , and ending on ” for “2009”.

Pub. L. 110–2442008—Subsec. (f). struck out par. (1) designation and heading before “On October” and struck out par. (2) which permitted the Secretary to designate certain allocated amounts for high-priority and border activities.

Pub. L. 109–59, § 4101(a)2005—Subsec. (a). , reenacted heading without change and amended text of subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text contained pars. (1) to (8) making amounts available from the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) for the Secretary of Transportation to incur obligations to carry out section 31102 for fiscal years 1998 to 2004 and part of 2005.

Pub. L. 109–40October 1, 2004July 27, 2005Subsec. (a)(8). amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Not more than $138,904,110 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 109–37October 1, 2004July 21, 2005 amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Not more than $136,589,041 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 109–35October 1, 2004July 19, 2005 amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Not more than $135,200,000 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 109–20October 1, 2004June 30, 2005 amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Not more than $126,402,740 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 109–14October 1, 2004May 31, 2005 amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Not more than $112,512,329 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 109–59, § 4101(b)Subsecs. (i), (j). , added subsecs. (i) and (j).

Pub. L. 109–59, § 4107(a)Subsec. (k). , added subsec. (k).

Pub. L. 108–280October 1, 2003July 31, 20042004—Subsec. (a)(7). amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “Not more than $140,833,333 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 108–263October 1, 2003June 30, 2004 amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “Not more than $126,519,126 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 108–224October 1, 2003April 30, 2004 amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “Not more than $98,352,000 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 108–202October 1, 2003February 29, 2004 amended par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (7) read as follows: “Not more than $68,750,000 for the period of , through .”

Pub. L. 108–310Subsec. (a)(8). added par. (8).

Pub. L. 108–882003—Subsec. (a)(7). added par. (7).

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(e)Sept. 30, 1993Oct. 1, 1997Mar. 31, 19981998—Subsec. (a). , amended heading and text of subsec. (a) generally, substituting provisions relating to appropriations for fiscal years 1998 to 2003 for provisions relating to appropriations for fiscal years ending to 1997 and for period of through .

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(f)October 1, 1991October 1, 1992Subsec. (b). , struck out par. (1) designation and par. (2) which read as follows: “Amounts made available under section 404(a)(2) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 before , that are not obligated on , are available for reallocation and obligation under paragraph (1) of this subsection.”

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(g)(1)section 31102 of this titleSubsec. (f). , added subsec. (f) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (f). Text read as follows: “On October 1 of each fiscal year or as soon after that date as practicable, the Secretary, after making the deduction described in subsection (e) of this section, shall allocate under criteria the Secretary establishes the amounts available for that fiscal year among the States with plans approved under . However, the Secretary may designate specific eligible States among which to allocate those amounts in allocating amounts available—

“(1) for research, development, and demonstration under subsection (g)(1)(F) of this section; and

“(2) for public education under subsection (g)(1)(G) of this section.”

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(g)(1)Subsec. (g). , (2), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g) and struck out former subsec. (g) which related to specific allocations.

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(g)(4)Subsec. (h). , redesignated subsec. (j) as (h). Former subsec. (h) redesignated (g).

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(g)(3)section 31102(a) of this titleSubsec. (i). , struck out heading and text of subsec. (i). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to develop an improved formula and process for allocating amounts made available for grants under among States eligible for those amounts. In prescribing those regulations, the Secretary shall—

“(1) consider ways to provide incentives to States that demonstrate innovative, successful, cost-efficient, or cost-effective programs to promote commercial motor vehicle safety and hazardous material transportation safety;

“(2) place special emphasis on incentives to States that conduct traffic safety enforcement activities that are coupled with motor carrier safety inspections; and

“(3) consider ways to provide incentives to States that increase compatibility of State commercial motor vehicle safety and hazardous material transportation regulations with Government safety regulations and promote other factors intended to promote effectiveness and efficiency the Secretary decides are appropriate.”

Pub. L. 105–178, § 4003(g)(4)Subsec. (j). , redesignated subsec. (j) as (h).

Pub. L. 105–1301997—Subsec. (a). substituted “Not more” for “not more” in pars. (1) to (5) and added par. (6).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2015section 1003 of Pub. L. 114–94section 5313 of Title 5Amendment by sections 5103(c)(1) and 5105(a), (c) of effective , see , set out as a note under , Government Organization and Employees.

section 5101(c) of Pub. L. 114–94Oct. 1, 2016Pub. L. 114–94section 31102 of this titleAmendment by effective , subject to a transition provision, see section 5101(f), (g) of , set out as Effective Date of 2015 Amendment and Transition notes under .

Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–141Oct. 1, 2012section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141section 101 of Title 23Amendment by section 32603(a), (b) of effective , see , set out as a note under , Highways.

Pub. L. 112–141July 1, 2012section 114001 of Pub. L. 112–141section 5305 of this titleAmendment by section 112002(a), (b) of effective , see , set out as a note under .

Pub. L. 112–140July 6, 2012Pub. L. 112–140June 29, 2012Pub. L. 112–141Pub. L. 112–140section 1(c) of Pub. L. 112–140section 101 of Title 23Amendment by to cease to be effective on , with text as amended by to revert back to read as it did on the day before , and amendments by to be executed as if had not been enacted, see , set out as a note under , Highways.

Funding

Pub. L. 109–59, title IV, § 4116(d)Aug. 10, 2005119 Stat. 1728Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title V, § 5103(c)(2)Dec. 4, 2015129 Stat. 1527

Increased Authorizations for Motor Carrier Safety Grants

Pub. L. 105–178, title IV, § 4003(i)Pub. L. 106–159, title I, § 103(b)(1)Dec. 9, 1999113 Stat. 1753