To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide a minimum allocation of highway funds for States that have low population densities and comprise large geographic areas.
National Interests in Rural Highways Act of 1997 - Amends Federal highway provisions to direct the Secretary of Transportation, for FY 1998 and thereafter, to increase and set aside an additional amount of Federal highway funds for allocation (according to a specified formula) to States that: (1) have population densities of fewer than 25 individuals per square mile; and (2) comprise a land area of 10,000 square miles or more.
Became Public Law No: 105-178.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1002-1003)
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
See H.R.2400.
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