S Bill 992 I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-28

Bill 118 s 992, also known as the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to designate Interstate Highway 27 (I-27) as a primary north-south route in the United States highway system. If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to designate I-27 as a route that runs from the northern border of the state of Texas to the southern border of the state of Texas. This designation would provide federal funding and support for the maintenance and improvement of I-27, ensuring that it meets the standards of other major interstate highways in the country. Proponents of the bill argue that designating I-27 as a primary route would improve transportation efficiency and safety in the region, as well as promote economic development and growth. They believe that the designation would attract more businesses and travelers to the area, boosting the local economy. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about the potential cost of maintaining and upgrading I-27 to meet interstate highway standards. They also question the necessity of designating I-27 as a primary route, arguing that the current system of state highways adequately serves the region. Overall, the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that has the potential to impact transportation and economic development in the state of Texas. Its passage would signal a commitment to improving infrastructure and connectivity in the region.

Recent Activity

Became Public Law No: 118-45.

Alternative Names

I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024

A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes.

I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

Associated Legislation

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact

Geography and mapping

New Mexico

Oklahoma

Roads and highways

Texas

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Committees and Subcommittees

Environment and Public Works Committee

Variations and Revisions

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023118 samdt 1090 - In the nature of a substitute.

I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

4/6/2024, 12:24 AM

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I–27.

In Texas, from Ste...

Bill 118 s 992, also known as the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to designate Interstate Highway 27 (I-27) as a primary north-south route in the United States highway...
Congress
118

Number
S - 992

Introduced on
2023-03-28

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate
To President
Signed by President
Became Public Law

Purpose and Summary

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I–27.

In Texas, from Ste...

Bill 118 s 992, also known as the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to designate Interstate Highway 27 (I-27) as a primary north-south route in the United States highway...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
Geography and mapping
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Roads and highways
Texas

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/4/2023

I–27 Numbering Act of 2023

This bill designates the future interstate highway system portions of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor within the states of Texas and New Mexico as Interstate Route I–27.

In Texas, from Ste...


Latest Action3/22/2024
Became Public Law No: 118-45.