Bill · H.R. 8348· House(119-HR-8348)
To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. The focus is on changing the amounts that States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula. It specifically proposes adding a new requirement for guaranteed amounts. This change would ensure that at least 0.5 percent of the total apportionment is included.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
The bill guarantees a minimum amount of funding for the highway apportionment formula to improve state roads and bridges.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Improved highway infrastructure through guaranteed funding can lower transportation costs for businesses.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
Guaranteed highway funding helps ensure that rural infrastructure needs are met through the apportionment process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Guaranteed Highway Funding: The bill adds a provision stating that states are guaranteed "at least 0.5 percent of the total apportionment" under Section 104(c)(1)(B)(iv). This ensures a specific minimum amount of funding is secured for highway apportionment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia