United StatesStates’ highway funding would follow 2012 shares with a tax-based minimum
Starting in fiscal year 2027, states’ shares of available highway funds would start from 2012 shares, with a minimum tied to highway users’ tax payments.
What it does
From fiscal year 2027, each state’s share of covered highway funds would be at least 95% of its share of nationwide highway-user tax payments, excluding the transit account.
Argument forThe minimum could help states receive highway funding shares closer to their highway users’ share of federal tax payments.
Argument againstThe formula could give states’ current road repair needs little weight because it relies on past funding shares and tax payments.
More detail
Each state’s starting share would match its share of the covered funds in fiscal year 2012. The formula covers combined federal funding for highways, safety and environmental programs, and transportation planning. Tax shares would use the latest fiscal year with available estimates of Highway Trust Fund payments, excluding its transit account. The secretary would distribute authorized funds each October 1, beginning with fiscal year 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 3Introduced in SenateLatest
- Mar 3Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Introduced
TransportationTaxes & Budget