Bill · H.R. 8349· House(119-HR-8349)
No TAP Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — 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, known as the "No TAP Act of 2026," aims to amend section 133 of title 23 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to remove a specific State funding set-aside that is currently designated for transportation alternative programs. To achieve this, the bill makes several technical changes to the existing code, including striking subsection (h). It also includes conforming amendments to adjust the transferability of federal-aid highway funds and metropolitan transportation planning.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The removal of a federal set-aside requirement gives states more flexibility in how they allocate their surface transportation block grant funds.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-5
By striking the subsection that mandates funding for transportation alternative programs, the bill reduces dedicated support for public transit and non-highway modes.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill removes the funding set-aside specifically designated for transportation alternative programs which often fund environmentally friendly transit.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
The removal of transportation alternative set-asides can negatively impact urban transit infrastructure and accessibility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Set-Aside Requirements: By striking subsection (h) in Section 2(a)(3), the bill removes the specific State funding set-aside for transportation alternative programs. This change alters how funds are allocated within the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Transportation Alternative Funding: The bill's purpose is to remove a certain State funding set-aside for transportation alternative programs as stated in the introductory text and Section 2(a). This removal could impact the availability of funds previously designated for these specific programs.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit-5Improves Environmental Protections-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-3Good For Low Income Households-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House