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H.R.1038
Sponsor: Rep Franks, Bob(introduced 3/9/1999)
Latest Major Action: 3/10/1999 Referred to House subcommittee. Latest Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.
Title: To establish a regional investments for national growth program to identify and fund metropolitan regional transportation projects that are essential to the national economy but exceed State and regional financial capacity.
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3/9/1999:
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
3/10/1999:
Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.
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SUMMARY AS OF:
3/9/1999--Introduced.

Regional Investments for National Growth Act of 1999 - 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.