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- H.R.139
H.R.139: To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour on highways with 4 lanes or more located outside of urbanized areas, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1993
- Latest Major Action Jan. 19, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (5 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Provides for a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour on all highways with four lanes or more open to traffic located outside of urbanized areas. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to the Congress on the effects on highway safety of increasing the speed limit on such highways.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
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| Jan. 5, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Larry Combest (R-Texas) |