H.R. 1535 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 with respect to the identification of high priority corridors and the inclusion of certain route segments on the Interstate System, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1535 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 14, 2011, sponsored by Blake Farenthold with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to include U.S. Route 83 from U.S. Route 281 to U.S. Route 77 as part of the high priority Lower Rio Grande Valley Corridor of the National Highway System in Texas. Declares that the requirement of connection to an existing Interstate System segment shall not apply to segments of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Corridor or to the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blake Farenthold (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Apr 15, 2011)
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 2887: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3321: America's Cup Act of 2011
- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
- H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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