H.R. 1585 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
State Highway Flexibility Act
H.R. 1585 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 15, 2011, sponsored by James Lankford 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 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
State Highway Flexibility Act - Allows a state to elect not to participate in the federal-aid highway program, including any federal highway program under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James Lankford (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (Apr 18, 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
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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