BUILD America 250 Act
The BUILD America 250 Act authorizes billions of dollars in funding for highways, bridges, transit, and rail programs through fiscal year 2031 to support infrastructure construction and safety improvements across the United States. Key provisions include establishing new competitive grant programs for rural and urban areas, increasing funding for bridge repairs, and creating a pilot program that allows certain states to receive transportation funds as a single lump sum. The bill also streamlines environmental reviews and project approvals to speed up construction while adding specific requirements for safety, accessibility, and disadvantaged business enterprise participation. Additionally, the legislation introduces new fees on electric and hybrid vehicle registrations to generate revenue for the Highway Trust Fund and sets stricter standards for roadside safety hardware.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action May 22, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Amendments
1
May 22, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.
lower
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
lower
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged
lower
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
lower
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
lower
May 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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