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HR 1801 102th Congress House

To prohibit the opening of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge except during certain periods of times.

Introduced: February 4, 1992 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works BridgesMarylandRoads and highwaysVirginia
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 1992
Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5055.
Jan 27, 1992
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOT.
Apr 29, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Apr 22, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Apr 22, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Apr 16, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Apr 16, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Apr 16, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 22, 1992

Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5055.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the the opening of the drawbridge of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge for marine traffic except during the period of 12:00 p.m. (midnight) to 4:00 a.m. or emergency situations.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Feb 4, 1992
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · May 7, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1801: To prohibit the opening of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge except during certain periods of times.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1801/
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"H.R. 1801: To prohibit the opening of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge except during certain periods of times.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1801/.
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H.R. 1801, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-1801/.
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