Congress·In Committee·S. 4484

I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026

Highway Upgrade: Turning US Route 287 into Interstate 47

May 11·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A senate committee

The Future Interstate Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is considered active.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill helps several states, it currently only has Republican support and faces a long process before it can become law.

Key Points

This bill would turn US Route 287 into a new interstate called I-47. The route stretches from the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, Texas, all the way north to Choteau, Montana.
The plan labels this highway as a high priority for the federal government. This status helps the states along the route get more federal funding for construction, bridge repairs, and safety improvements to meet interstate standards.
Drivers and businesses in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions would benefit from a more modern and efficient road for shipping goods and traveling. However, turning a regular highway into an interstate often involves years of construction and changes to local exits.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

May 11, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 11, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4484

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Data Sources

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R: 1

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