Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain Language Summary
# Summary: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026 **What it does:** This bill allocates federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), along with related agencies. The DOT funding covers numerous divisions including the Federal Aviation Administration (airports and aviation), highway safety, railroads, public transit, and maritime programs. HUD funding supports housing programs, public housing, community development, and mortgage-related agencies like the Federal Housing Administration. **Who it affects:** This bill impacts millions of Americans who use transportation infrastructure (roads, airports, trains, buses) and housing programs.
It affects federal employees in these departments, state and local governments that rely on federal transportation and housing grants, and private companies that work with these agencies on infrastructure projects. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 4552, 119th Congress), sponsored by Republican Representative Steve Womack of Arkansas. It has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill covers many subject areas including aviation, highway safety, emergency planning, economic development, and community programs across multiple states.
CRS Official Summary
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies.The bill provides appropriations to DOT forthe Office of the Secretary,the Federal Aviation Administration,the Federal Highway Administration,the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,the Federal Railroad Administration,the Federal Transit Administration,the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation,the Maritime Administration,the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, andthe Office of Inspector General.The bill provides appropriations to HUD forManagement and Administration,Public and Indian Housing,Community Planning and Development,Housing Programs,the Federal Housing Administration,the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae),Policy Development and Research,Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity,the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes,the Information Technology Fund, andthe Office of Inspector General.The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, includingthe Access Board,the Federal Maritime Commission,the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General,the National Transportation Safety Board,the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, andthe Surface Transportation Board.Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.