To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 1333

119th Congress

To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Earl L. Carter

Representative

Republican

GA-1

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill designates U.S. Route 74 between Columbus and Kings Mountain in North Carolina as a high priority corridor and future interstate highway, setting the stage for upgrades to interstate standards.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill designates U.S. Route 74 between Columbus and Kings Mountain in North Carolina as a high priority corridor and future interstate highway, setting the stage for upgrades to interstate standards.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill designates U.S. Route 74 from Columbus, North Carolina, to Kings Mountain, North Carolina, as (1) a high priority corridor on the National Highway System, and (2) a future part of the Interstate System.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates US Route 74 segment as future interstate
Covers Columbus to Kings Mountain in North Carolina
Adds to National Highway System priority corridors
Sets stage for road improvements
Part of federal interstate expansion

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Travelers in western North Carolina would eventually benefit from upgraded road to interstate standards, improving safety and travel times. This designation makes the corridor eligible for federal highway funding.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1333, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate a portion of United States Route 74 in North Carolina as a future interstate, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1333