H.R. 1618 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act
H.R. 1618 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 19, 2009, sponsored by James P. McGovern with 130 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act - Prohibits a state from prescribing or enforcing any regulation that allows a restricted property-carrying unit (any trailer, semitrailer, container, or other property-carrying unit longer than 53 feet, except for a fire-fighting unit) to operate on the National Highway System (NHS) (including the Interstate System), unless the operation of such unit is authorized by the state…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James P. McGovern (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Mar 20, 2009)
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