Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 221: HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway"

Passed one chamber Last action March 25, 2026: Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

Plain-language summary

HB 221 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the new bridge to be constructed over the Mississippi River connecting Louisiana Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway". Primary sponsor: Michael Echols (Republican). It lists 32 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Echols (Republican). 32 co-sponsors.