Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II

H.R. 3104, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II, served as a short-term funding bridge to keep federal transportation programs running while Congress negotiated a long-term highway bill. By extending authorization through July 19, 2005, the law ensured that federal money continued to flow to states for highway construction, bridge repairs, and public transit projects. For the average citizen, this prevented a shutdown of federally funded roadwork and maintained essential safety initiatives, such as seat belt promotion and drunk driving prevention programs. It also secured continued funding for recreational boating safety and national park roads during the peak summer travel season.