Scenic Byways Study Act of 1989

Summary

Scenic Byways Study Act of 1989 - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to identify, protect, and enhance scenic and historic roads. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) transmit to the Congress a nationwide, long-term plan for promoting, designating, protecting, and enhancing scenic and historic roads, including an analysis of available studies on a national scenic byways program, guidelines for administration of such a program, and forecasts of significant changes in traffic volumes, safety consequences, and environmental and economic impacts; (2) assemble for the Congress available information on economic activity associated with scenic and recreational travel; (3) conduct a study and make recommendations regarding economic impacts of promoting scenic byways as tourist attractions, techniques for incorporating scenic byways into tourism development and marketing programs, and alternative means to inform the public about scenic byways; and (4) conduct case studies of, and report on, States with existing scenic byway programs. Requires the Secretary to consult with the States on studies under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct national and regional conferences to ensure public involvement. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 22 February 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 February 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 February 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

   Source: Committee

5. 6 March 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT and OMB.

   Source: Committee

6. 21 November 1989

   Committee

   See H.R.3015.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. James, Craig T. [R-FL-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to ← Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990
• related to ← Scenic Byways Study Act of 1989