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Limiting Highway and Public Transit Spending from Trust Fund

This act aims to limit spending from the Highway Trust Fund to actual revenue levels. This means that funds for road construction, maintenance, and public transit will be more closely tied to the money actually flowing into the fund. This could impact the pace of infrastructure projects nationwide.
Key points
Spending on federal-aid highways and highway safety programs cannot exceed the fund's current receipts.
Public transit spending from the Highway Trust Fund will also be limited to current revenue levels.
Unused road project funds can be redistributed among states to ensure efficient use.
Spending limits also apply to transportation research programs, with some exceptions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2802
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2802.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Spending on federal-aid highways and highway safety programs cannot exceed the fund's current receipts.
  • Public transit spending from the Highway Trust Fund will also be limited to current revenue levels.
  • Unused road project funds can be redistributed among states to ensure efficient use.
  • Spending limits also apply to transportation research programs, with some exceptions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Public Investments