When did the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 go into effect?

The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994, commonly referred to as the FAA Act, went into effect on January 1, 1995. This legislation was part of a broader effort to reorganize and streamline regulations concerning the aviation industry and other transportation sectors, including trucking. The enactment of the FAA Act was significant as it introduced provisions that would affect various aspects of transportation law, including the deregulatory framework governing the trucking industry. Understanding the exact date of its implementation is essential, as it marks the beginning of a new regulatory era that would influence practices within the trucking sector and set a precedent for federal control over state regulations regarding transportation.