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Road Funding: New State Rules and User Charge Pilot Programs.

This act modifies rules for pilot and implementation programs concerning alternative road user charges. The goal is to find new funding sources for road maintenance and test solutions ensuring data privacy for drivers. Citizens might encounter new mileage-based fee systems in the future, replacing current fuel taxes.
Key points
Increases federal funding share to 80% for states testing and implementing new road user charge systems.
Requires testing of solutions to ensure privacy and security of data collected for new user-based revenue mechanisms.
Allocates $35 million annually from 2022 to 2025 to support these programs, with increasing focus on implementation projects.
Mandates annual reports on progress and the most successful charge mechanisms, potentially accelerating their widespread adoption.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_383
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2021-01-21