Bill · H.R. 3572· House(119-HR-3572)
To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- David Valadao
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill makes projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program. It defines a covered county based on high annual gross agricultural production value and agricultural production per square mile. It also defines a farm-to-market road as a road located within a covered county. The bill requires the Secretary to reserve 10 percent of program funds each fiscal year for grants on farm-to-market roads. Finally, it directs the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to create and annually update a list of covered counties.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill creates specific infrastructure funding for roads in highly productive agricultural counties.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill provides dedicated transportation grant funding for rural, agriculturally-intensive counties.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+5
The bill mandates reserving 10 percent of funding specifically for farm-to-market road projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1, amending subsection (k)(4), requires the Secretary to reserve 10 percent of the amounts made available for the program for each fiscal year to provide grants for eligible projects located on farm-to-market roads. This is positive because it directly dedicates funding to roads in high-producing agricultural counties.
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Section 1, adding subsection (p), requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to create and annually update a list of covered counties. This is positive because it establishes a clear and regularly updated system to track which areas qualify for these specific funds.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+5Improves Rural Development+5
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Vince FongRepublican · California
Adam GrayDemocrat · California
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia