The committee recommended that most programs be funded at near-current levels, although some controversy remains over Education Dept. On September 13, conference action was completed on H.R. 3675, the DOT spending bill. In the Federal Transit Administration's budget, conferees hewed close to the Senate's recommended funding levels.
Details appear on the following table.
Senate language calling for DOT and DHHS to develop guidelines for coordinated transportation service remains a feature of this bill. In the Amtrak appropriation, conferees directed the DOT and Amtrak to work with states to consider using Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program funds for short-term continuation of passenger rail service slated for November 1996 termination. DOT Appropriations - As sent to Pres. Metropolitan Planning 39.5 39.5 n.c. Rural Transit Assistance 4.5 4.5 n.c.