To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.

3/14/2025, 4:43 PM

This bill designates U.S. Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, as (1) a high priority corridor on the National Highway System, and (2) a future part of the Interstate System.

Bill 119 HR 1333, also known as the "Future Interstate Designation Act," aims to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 by designating a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate. This designation would allow for the improvement and expansion of this section of the highway to meet interstate standards, ultimately enhancing transportation efficiency and connectivity in the region.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to transportation infrastructure in North Carolina. By designating this portion of Route 74 as a future interstate, the legislation seeks to promote economic development, improve safety, and enhance the overall transportation network in the state.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 1333 represents a targeted effort to invest in and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure in North Carolina, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents and supporting economic growth in the region.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 1333

Introduced on
2025-02-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/13/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill designates U.S. Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, as (1) a high priority corridor on the National Highway System, and (2) a future part of the Interstate System.

Bill 119 HR 1333, also known as the "Future Interstate Designation Act," aims to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 by designating a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate. This designation would allow for the improvement and expansion of this section of the highway to meet interstate standards, ultimately enhancing transportation efficiency and connectivity in the region.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to transportation infrastructure in North Carolina. By designating this portion of Route 74 as a future interstate, the legislation seeks to promote economic development, improve safety, and enhance the overall transportation network in the state.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 1333 represents a targeted effort to invest in and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure in North Carolina, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents and supporting economic growth in the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/19/2025

This bill designates U.S. Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, as (1) a high priority corridor on the National Highway System, and (2) a future part of the Interstate System.


Latest Action2/13/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.