To rename the portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 as the "U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway".
Renaming a Texas Highway for Sam Johnson
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a subcommittee. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Naming bills for former members of Congress are usually non-controversial and pass easily with bipartisan support.
Key Points
- This bill changes the name of a specific part of U.S. Highway 75 in Texas. It would rename the road between the George Bush Turnpike and Highway 380.
- The new name would be the U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway. This adds his official titles and his history as a prisoner of war to the current name.
- This change honors Sam Johnson, who served in Congress and was a decorated military veteran. It ensures that official maps and government documents use the full memorial name.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To rename the portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 as the "U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway".
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