Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, also known as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, Pub. L. 84–627 was enacted on June 29, 1956, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law. Wikipedia
Originally published: June 29, 1956
Enacted by: the 84th United States Congress
Other short titles: Highway Construction Act; National Interstate and Defense Highways Act
Public law: 84-627
U.S.C. sections created: 16 U.S.C. ch. 2, subch. I § 503; 23 U.S.C. ch. 1
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