arrow_back Back to App

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway in Alabama

This act renames a section of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama, specifically the portion between Selma and Montgomery. It will now be known as the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway." This change aims to honor a significant figure in the civil rights movement, which may hold symbolic importance for the community.
Key points
A section of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama (from Selma to Montgomery) will be designated as the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway."
All official documents and maps will refer to this road by its new name.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1809
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To designate a portion of United States Route 80 in Alabama as the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway", and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1809.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A section of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama (from Selma to Montgomery) will be designated as the "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway."
  • All official documents and maps will refer to this road by its new name.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Transport Media and Culture