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Limiting Highway and Mass Transit Spending to Actual Trust Fund Receipts.

This Act imposes strict spending limits on federal highway, road safety, and mass transit programs. Starting October 1, 2025, these expenditures cannot exceed the actual tax receipts collected by the Highway Trust Fund for that fiscal year. This change means that future infrastructure projects, including road construction and public transit development, will be directly tied to current tax revenues, potentially affecting the pace of investment realization.
Key points
Spending on Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs will be capped at the net highway receipts estimated for that fiscal year.
Obligations for mass transit programs funded by the Highway Trust Fund will also be limited to the actual net mass transit receipts.
The goal is to balance the Highway Trust Fund, which may result in a slowdown or reduction of new infrastructure projects if tax revenues fall short of planned spending.
Unused obligation authority from one state can be redistributed to other states that are able to utilize the funds during the fiscal year, prioritizing efficient use of resources.
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Print number: 118_S_5505
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-12-12
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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 118_S_5505.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Spending on Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs will be capped at the net highway receipts estimated for that fiscal year.
  • Obligations for mass transit programs funded by the Highway Trust Fund will also be limited to the actual net mass transit receipts.
  • The goal is to balance the Highway Trust Fund, which may result in a slowdown or reduction of new infrastructure projects if tax revenues fall short of planned spending.
  • Unused obligation authority from one state can be redistributed to other states that are able to utilize the funds during the fiscal year, prioritizing efficient use of resources.
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 2025-12-26.

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