Bills/H.R. 7776

To modify a provision relating to adjustments of certain State apportionments for Federal highway programs, and for other purposes.

To modify a provision relating to adjustments of certain State apportionments for Federal highway programs, and for other purposes.

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HR 7776 **What the Bill Does:** HR 7776 would change how federal highway funding is distributed among states. Specifically, it would modify rules governing "apportionments"—the process by which the federal government allocates highway construction and maintenance money to individual states. The bill's exact changes aren't detailed in the available information, but it focuses on adjusting how these allocations are calculated or distributed. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact states and their transportation departments, which rely on federal highway funds to build and repair roads.

It could also affect construction companies, commuters, and communities depending on how the funding changes are distributed. Drivers nationwide could potentially see impacts on road quality or construction projects in their areas. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7776 remains "In Committee," meaning it hasn't advanced beyond the initial review stage in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Chip Roy (R-Texas) but has not yet been voted on by the full House. **Note:** The bill's summary language is general, and the specific details of what changes it proposes aren't publicly available in standard sources, so the exact impacts of these modifications cannot be determined without reviewing the full legislative text.

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Latest Action

March 3, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Sponsor

R
Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
R-TX · House
2 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 3, 2026
Last Updated
March 3, 2026
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