S. 2143 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.
S. 2143 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Oct 6, 2015, sponsored by John Cornyn.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 6, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-163
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill modifies the existing authority for the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande River near Rio Grande City, Texas. The authority, which currently expires 66 years after completion of the bridge (in 1966), is made permanent and expanded to include the successors or assigns of the company. The bridge must not consist of more than 14 lanes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 6, 2015
- Passed the SenateMar 17, 2016
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMay 18, 2016
- Became lawMay 20, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-163. (May 20, 2016)
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- H.R. 2353: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
- H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
- H.R. 720: Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
- H.R. 3614: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4188: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Environment and Public Works Committee
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