Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide a discretionary additional highway funding amount to States that have increased population since the previous decennial census, allocated in proportion to each State’s relative population increase as the Secretary deems appropriate. It requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a highway formula modernization study assessing current apportionment methods and data, produce recommendations for a new apportionment method (factors and weightings), and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days of enactment.
Progressives emphasize equity, transit, and climate protections.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is primarily a substantive policy change (with a secondary study/reporting element) that amends title 23 to authorize discretionary population-growth-based increases in State highway apportionments and requires a study of apportionment methods.
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide a discretionary additional highway funding amount to States that have increased population since the previous decennial census, allocated in proportion to each State’s relative population increase as the Secretary deems appropriate.
It requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a highway formula modernization study assessing current apportionment methods and data, produce recommendations for a new apportionment method (factors and weightings), and deliver a report to Congress within 90 days of enactment.
The discretionary population-based increase applies starting the first fiscal year after enactment.
Modest chance if folded into larger transportation reauthorization; standalone passage faces resistance from States losing share and Senate procedure.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is primarily a substantive policy change (with a secondary study/reporting element) that amends title 23 to authorize discretionary population-growth-based increases in State highway apportionments and requires a study of apportionment methods. It identifies the responsible official and a start date, and it mandates a study with consultations and a report.
Progressives emphasize equity, transit, and climate protections.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize equity, transit, and climate protections.
Likely cautiously supportive of updating highway funding to reflect population growth, if equity and climate impacts are considered.
Concerned the bill focuses on population and not explicitly on transit, emissions reductions, or disadvantaged communities.
Generally favorable toward modernizing formulas and considering population changes, while wary about discretionary power and implementation details.
Will emphasize evidence, clear metrics, and protecting baseline allocations during transition.
Skeptical about adding discretionary federal authority and reworking predictable formulas, but receptive if population-based increases benefit rapidly growing states.
Prefers clear linkage to tax contributions and state control.
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Modest chance if folded into larger transportation reauthorization; standalone passage faces resistance from States losing share and Senate procedure.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize equity, transit, and climate protections.
Modest chance if folded into larger transportation reauthorization; standalone passage faces resistance from States losing share and Senate…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is primarily a substantive policy change (with a secondary study/reporting element) that amends title 23 to authorize discretionary population-growth-based increases…
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