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Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944
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The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944 (Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 78–521; 58 Stat. 838) is legislation enacted by the United States Congress and signed into law on December 20, 1944, which established a 50–50 formula for subsidizing the construction of national highways and secondary (or "feeder") roads. The legislation established a National System of Interstate Highways, and required the Public Roads Administration to establish construction and operational standards for the Interstate Highway System.
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Long title | An act to amend and supplement the Federal-Aid Road Act, approved July 11, 1916 as amended and supplemented, to authorize appropriations for the post-war construction of highways and bridges, to eliminate hazards at railroad-grade crossings, to provide for the immediate preparation of plans, and for other purposes |
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Enacted by | the 78th United States Congress |
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Public law | Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 78–521 |
Statutes at Large | 58 Stat. 838 |
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