# 119-hres-608: Recognizing the importance of the Interstate Highway System and supporting the development of an interstate through southern Ohio.

119-hres-608, Recognizing the importance of the Interstate Highway System and supporting the development of an interstate through southern Ohio., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH); status in_committee (as of 2026-07-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-608
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the importance of the Interstate Highway System and supporting the development of an interstate through southern Ohio.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-07-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-19

## Summary

**Supports planning, design, and development of an interstate running south from Columbus through southern Ohio.** It also recognizes the Interstate Highway System as a major national asset, noting the network spanned 46,876 miles in 2025 and that interstates move people and goods quickly while aiding economic growth and security. - Appalachian families and local communities: Could see increased economic opportunities and better travel connections if a new interstate is built through southern Ohio. - Workers and local industry: The resolution points to redevelopment at the Portsmouth site, new uranium enrichment work, and a defense manufacturing facility near Columbus, and says improved highway access could help these businesses and their workers. - National security and logistics: Emphasizes that interstates enable rapid movement of military personnel, equipment, and resources and argues the proposed route could strengthen regional security and resilience. *The resolution contains no appropriation or regulatory changes and would not directly change federal spending or revenues.*

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3898: PERMIT Act
- 119-hr-1163: Prove It Act
- 119-hr-9535: Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-608 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/608)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-3898: PERMIT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3898)
- [119-hr-1163: Prove It Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1163)
- [119-hr-9535: Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9535)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-608 (as of 2026-07-19).