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H.R. 1725 (105th)

Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1997

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Introduced

22 May 1997

Last action

6 June 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

21 August 2025

Transport · Aviation

Summary

Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a regional investments for national growth program (RING program) in order to identify and fund large multi-State and regional transportation projects that are essential to global U.S. competitiveness. Makes eligible for funding under the RING program any regional transportation infrastructure investments that include participation by two or more States or public authorities representing two or more States, or that improve access to international commerce centers such as ports, commercial aviation facilities, and major rail terminals, and meet specified requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 June 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

    Source: Committee

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