Bill · H.R. 4059· House(119-HR-4059)
SPEED Act
- Introduced
- 6/20/2025
- Last activity
- 6/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Small Projects Expedited Execution and Delivery Act" or the "SPEED Act," aims to amend MAP-21. It specifically seeks to modify provisions regarding a categorical exclusion for projects that receive limited Federal assistance. The legislation proposes to increase specific dollar thresholds within the existing law. These changes focus on updating the financial limits set in subparagraphs (A) and (B).
Yes· 3 of 10
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
By expediting small infrastructure projects, the bill may indirectly stimulate job creation in the construction sector.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
The bill facilitates faster execution of smaller-scale transportation and infrastructure projects.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill may facilitate easier project execution for small-scale construction and engineering firms.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-1
Increasing categorical exclusion thresholds may reduce the rigor of environmental reviews for certain projects.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased threshold for projects in subparagraph (A): By striking "$6,000,000" and inserting "$12,000,000," the bill expands the scope of projects that may qualify under this specific categorical exclusion provision. (Section 2)
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Increased threshold for projects in subparagraph (B): By striking "$35,000,000" and inserting "$70,000,000," the bill allows for larger project values to fall under this modified provision. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2Improves Public Transit+1Improves Rural Development+1Improves Environmental Protections-1
- 6/21/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 6/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
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