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SC H4982
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Heather Crawford
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AI Summary
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Requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation name the future Interstate Highway 73 segment serving Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Counties as "President Donald J. Trump Highway" with appropriate markers and signs
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Interstate Highway 73 would provide the first interstate access to Horry County and create a direct route from I-95 to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand tourism region
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Projected economic impact includes $3.6 billion in financial benefits, support for 20,528 jobs by 2040, and 33% travel time savings worth an estimated $172 million annually
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The Trump administration issued a federal construction permit in June 2017, which survived legal challenges, making the project "shovel ready"
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The resolution was introduced by Representatives Crawford, Brittain, Guest, McGinnis, Hardee, Schuessler, Bailey, and J.E. Johnson, first read on March 10, 2026, and later recalled on March 24, 2026
Legislative Description
President Donald J. Trump Highway
Last Action
Adopted, returned to House with concurrence
3/25/2026