Federal-Aid Highway Act
/ˈfɛdərəl eɪd ˈhaɪweɪ ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal statute authorizing funding for the construction and maintenance of the national highway system.
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 established the Interstate Highway System.
Forms
- federal-aid highway acts
Related terms
Commentary
The term typically refers to multiple laws passed since 1916; specify year when precision is needed.
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