Bill Summary
This bill is proposing to officially designate a portion of Interstate Route 57, located in the state of Illinois, as the "Barack Obama Highway". This would be the official name for that portion of the highway and any references to it in any official documents or laws would be changed accordingly. This bill is also referred to as the "Barack Obama Highway Act" and if passed, would become a law.
Possible Impacts
1. Pride and Recognition: The designation of a highway in honor of President Barack Obama could bring a sense of pride and recognition to the people of Illinois and beyond, as he was the first African American President of the United States. This could be particularly meaningful to African American communities who may feel a greater sense of representation and visibility.
2. Tourism and Economic Impact: The "Barack Obama Highway" could become a popular tourist destination, with people from all over the country and world coming to visit and take pictures. This could have a positive economic impact on the surrounding areas, as local businesses and tourism industries may benefit from increased visitors.
3. Political Controversy: The naming of a highway after a political figure can also spark controversy and division among people who have differing opinions or views on the person being honored. This could lead to debates and protests, creating tension and potentially affecting the well-being of individuals who live or work in the area.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 45 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 45
To designate the portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in
Illinois as the ``Barack Obama Highway'', and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 3, 2019
Mr. Rush introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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A BILL
To designate the portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in
Illinois as the ``Barack Obama Highway'', and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Barack Obama Highway Act''.
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.
The portion of Interstate Route 57 that is located in Illinois
shall be known and designated as the ``Barack Obama Highway''.
SEC. 3. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other
record of the United States to the portion of Interstate Route 57
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the
``Barack Obama Highway''.
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