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HR 1700 105th Congress House

Federal Lands Transportation Improvement Act

Official title: To authorize funds to further the strong Federal interest in the improvement of highways and transportation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 21, 1997 Introduced by: Thune, John Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Economics and Public FinanceFederal aid highway programFederal-state relationsGovernment Operations and Politics
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Highway engineeringHighway maintenanceIndian landsInfrastructureIntergovernmental fiscal relationsLimited access highwaysMinoritiesNational parksPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 1998
See H.R.2400.
Jun 2, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
May 21, 1997
Introduced in House
May 21, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 21, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E994-995)
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 Latest action June 9, 1998

See H.R.2400.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Lands Transportation Improvement Act - Establishes the Cooperative Federal Lands Transportation Program to provide funds for projects on State-owned or maintained highways that cross, are adjacent to, or lead to federally owned land or Indian reservations. Outlines provisions concerning: (1) project funds distribution; and (2) the transfer of project funds to a State to carry out projects on Federal lands highways within such State. Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2400 Procedurally related Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1700: Federal Lands Transportation Improvement Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1700/
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H.R. 1700, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1700/.
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