HR 1767 · 108th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act

Introduced 2003-04-11· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.(2003-04-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act - Amends Federal highway law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and implement an Interstate System FAST Lanes program under which the Secretary shall permit a State, or a public or private entity designated by the State, to collect fees to finance the expansion of a highway by constructing additional lanes on the Interstate System for the purpose of reducing traffic congestion. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study for a project with an estimated total cost of $50 million or more to determine: (1) if a toll facility for such project is feasible; and (2) if privatizing the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility is financially advisable (while retaining legal and administrative control of the portion of the Interstate route).…

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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans