United StatesStates could approve energy and broadband facilities along federally funded highways
Energy and broadband facilities would fall under federal highway placement rules, with states able to approve their use of land along federally funded highways.
What it does
States could approve electric vehicle chargers, renewable power facilities, and electricity or broadband infrastructure on land set aside for federally funded highways. Federal highway placement rules would cover these facilities.
Argument forState approval could let energy and broadband providers use highway land for facilities, giving them a possible place to build.
Argument againstEnergy and broadband facilities on highway land could compete with road repairs or future widening for limited space.
More detail
Federal highway placement rules would cover these facilities, and states could approve their placement. Coverage includes electric vehicle charging and renewable power facilities. It also includes equipment for carrying and distributing electricity, plus broadband infrastructure and conduit, on federally funded highway land. States would act on behalf of the U.S. transportation secretary.
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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
- Oct 9Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 9Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Introduced
TransportationEnvironment & EnergyTechnology