Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Future Interstate in Oklahoma and Arkansas Act," aims to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate United States Route 412 as a future part of the Interstate System. This means that the highway will be recognized as an official part of the national interstate highway system. The bill also includes provisions for weight limitations on certain highways in Oklahoma, allowing for vehicles to continue operating on these roads even after they have been designated as part of the Interstate System.
Possible Impacts
1. Increased economic opportunities: By designating United States Route 412 as a future part of the Interstate System, this bill can potentially bring more business and commerce to the states of Oklahoma and Arkansas. This could lead to new job opportunities and economic growth for individuals living in these states.
2. Improved infrastructure: With the designation of a new future interstate, it is likely that the states of Oklahoma and Arkansas will receive funding for infrastructure improvements. This could lead to better maintained roads and highways, making travel easier and safer for people who live in and travel through these states.
3. Impact on local communities: The designation of a new future interstate could potentially have an impact on local communities. This could include the need for land acquisition and construction projects, which could potentially displace residents and businesses. It is important for legislators to consider the potential effects on the local communities and work to mitigate any negative impacts.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1766 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1766
To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
to designate United States Route 412 as a future part of the Interstate
System, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 20, 2021
Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Mr. Boozman, and Mr. Cotton) introduced the
following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works
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A BILL
To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
to designate United States Route 412 as a future part of the Interstate
System, 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 ``Future Interstate in Oklahoma and
Arkansas Act''.
SEC. 2. FUTURE INTERSTATE DESIGNATION.
(a) Designation as High Priority Corridor.--Section 1105(c) of the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law
102-240; 105 Stat. 2032; 133 Stat. 3018) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(92) The route that generally follows United States Route
412 from its intersection with Interstate 35 in Noble County,
Oklahoma, passing through Tulsa, Oklahoma, to its intersection
with Interstate 49 in Springdale, Arkansas.''.
(b) Designation as Future Interstate.--Section 1105(e)(5)(A) of the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law
102-240; 109 Stat. 597; 133 Stat. 3018) is amended in the first
sentence by striking ``and subsection (c)(91)'' and inserting
``subsection (c)(91), and subsection (c)(92)''.
(c) Vehicle Weight Limitations.--Section 127 of title 23, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(v) Operation of Vehicles on Certain Oklahoma Highways.--If any
segment of highway referred to in paragraph (92) of section 1105(c) of
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public
Law 102-240; 105 Stat. 2032; 133 Stat. 3018) is designated as a route
on the Interstate System, a vehicle that could operate legally on that
segment before the date of such designation may continue to operate on
that segment, without regard to any requirement under this section.''.
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