Bill · H.R. 4585· House(119-HR-4585)
Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Bost
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act," aims to improve roads in agricultural and rural areas. It sets up a program to fix roads and bridges that farmers and rural communities use. The goal is to make it easier and safer to move agricultural products and support the rural economy.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would farmers be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits farmers by improving roads and bridges necessary for transporting agricultural products.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+7
The bill directly aims to improve roads and bridges, especially in rural and agricultural areas.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill improves first- and last-mile access to farms, facilities, and businesses.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2
The bill could reduce funding for the carbon reduction program
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Farms and Facilities (Sec. 2(a)(1), (b)(2)): This could make it easier for farmers to get their products to market and for businesses to supply them, potentially boosting the rural economy and providing more job opportunities.
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Reduced Weight-Limited Bridges and Capacity-Limited Roads (Sec. 2(a)(2), (b)(1)): Replacing or fixing these bridges and roads can allow for heavier loads, reducing transportation costs for farmers and businesses.
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Improved Safety and Efficiency (Sec. 2(a)(3), (b)(4)): Making roads safer and more efficient helps everyone who uses them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Funding for Carbon Reduction Program (Sec. 3(b)): This bill changes how money is given out, which might mean less money for the Carbon Reduction Program.
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+8Good For Business Owners+6Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Children+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For High Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+7Improves Rural Development+5Reduces Carbon Emissions-2
- 1/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Adam GrayDemocrat · California
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Frank LucasRepublican · Oklahoma
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin