H.R.1007: To amend title 23, United States Code, to permit a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour on any highway within a State's jurisdiction located outside an urbanized area, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
  • Introduced Feb. 21, 1995
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 1995

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from approving certain highway-related projects in any State which has a maximum speed limit on any highway within its jurisdiction located: (1) inside an urbanized area of 50,000 or more in excess of 55 miles per hour (MPH); or (2) outside an urbanized area of 50,000 or more in excess of 65 MPH.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
See H.R.2274.
Feb. 21, 1995

Introduced in the House by Pat Roberts (R-Kan.)

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