Bill · H.R. 8231· House(119-HR-8231)
Highways First Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Highways First Act, aims to amend existing United States Code. It specifically seeks to amend title 23 and title 49. The primary purpose is to prohibit the transfer of certain funds that are currently made available for transit projects to the Secretary of Transportation. The legislation involves striking specific paragraphs and portions of text within these titles.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The bill limits federal administrative flexibility by preventing the Secretary of Transportation from transferring specific funds.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-5
The bill specifically prohibits the transfer of certain funds that are currently available for transit projects, which directly impacts transit support.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-4
The restriction on transit project funds likely reduces services and infrastructure quality for city dwellers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
Lower transit investment can disproportionately impact low-income households that rely on public transportation for mobility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The bill proposes changes to the transfer of highway and transit funds under Section 2, which amends title 23 of the United States Code.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill involves striking existing paragraphs in title 23 and specific language in title 49 under Section 2 and Section 3, which limits the current transfer of certain funds made available for transit projects to the Secretary of Transportation.
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 Urban Residents-4Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Union Workers-2Good For Young Adults-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit-5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2Reduces Government Spending-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing-1
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House