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SCR 133

Urges United States Congress and President to provide federal infrastructure funds for extension of Route 55.

2026-2027 Regular Session

Urges federal funding and support from Congress and the President to extend Route 55, seeking federal infrastructure funds to plan and build the project.

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Bill Summary · SCR 133

Summary of SCR-133 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Purpose and intent

  • SCR-133 is a concurrent or joint resolution urging action at the federal level. Specifically, it asks the United States Congress and the President to provide federal infrastructure funding to support an extension of Route 55.
  • The resolution expresses support for pursuing federal financial assistance or matching funds to advance the proposed extension project, highlighting infrastructure and transportation needs within New Jersey.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal request: The bill constitutes a formal resolution directing or urging federal authorities to allocate funds for the Route 55 extension project.
  • Scope of funding: It seeks federal infrastructure funds (and, by implication, potential federal programs or appropriations related to transportation, road construction, and infrastructure investment) to support planning, acquisition, and construction phases of the extension.
  • Policy statement: The resolution communicates the Legislature’s position that the project is a priority for the state and that federal involvement is necessary to move forward.
  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution, its primary effect is to express the Legislature’s stance; it does not itself authorize spending or create enforceable state obligations. Any funding would require separate federal and state action, approvals, and appropriations.

Affected parties and impacts

  • State government: Signals legislative support for pursuing federal funds for the Route 55 extension, potentially guiding state transportation planning and lobbying efforts.
  • Route 55 project stakeholders: Local communities, commuters, businesses, and regional planners near the Route 55 corridor may benefit from accelerated consideration of the extension if federal funding is obtained.
  • Federal government: The request would inform federal transportation agencies and lawmakers of New Jersey’s priority, potentially influencing funding decisions or allocations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative vehicle: SCR-133 is a resolution (not a bill imposing requirements or appropriations). It does not itself change law or authorize spending.
  • Process to effect change: Passage of SCR-133 would be a formal expression of the Legislature’s position and would typically be transmitted to Congressional members and appropriate federal agencies. Actual funding would require federal appropriation and state match, feasibility studies, and administrative steps outside the scope of the resolution.
  • Timeline: The summary does not provide specific dates for actions by Congress or the President. The resolution’s effect is to articulate intent and request; subsequent timelines depend on federal budget cycles and congressional action.

Notes

  • The document cited is SCR-133 from New Jersey, Session 222, focusing on urging federal funding for the Route 55 extension.
  • As a non-binding resolution, it is advisory and intended to influence federal consideration rather than authorize new state expenditures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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