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SC H4982

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Trump administration issued a federal construction permit in June 2017, which survived legal challenges, making the project "shovel ready"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/10/2026
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions1/20/2026

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