United StatesAppropriates FY2027 funding for Department of Transportation programs and agencies
This decides how much funding airports, highways, transit, rail, and safety programs get, affecting travel services, jobs, and local infrastructure projects.
What it does
Appropriates $14,165,000,000 for FAA operations in FY2027, with detailed sub-allocations for air traffic, safety, and modernization.
Provides $4,000,000,000 for FAA facilities and equipment, including $650,000,000 for personnel and related expenses (available through 2028) and $3,350,000,000 available through 2029.
Funds major surface, transit, and rail programs: e.g., Federal-aid Highways obligations limited to $62,657,105,821 and Transit Formula Grants $14,642,000,000 (Mass Transit Account).
Creates and funds targeted programs and grants including $550,000,000 for National Infrastructure Investments and Community Project Funding tables embedded in the Report.
Argument forProvides substantial, dedicated funding for aviation safety, air traffic modernization, and staffing that supporters say will maintain safe, efficient air travel.
Argument againstLarge, targeted Community Project Funding and transfers from prior Acts can be criticized for reducing competitive, formula-driven distribution and for appearing as earmarks that circumvent standard grant selection.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 5The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-686, by Mr. Womack.Latest
- Jun 5Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 598.Introduced
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