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 of S 2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would allocate 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. It covers a broad range of transportation and housing programs, including aviation, highways, public transit, railroads, maritime operations, and housing assistance programs. The bill essentially determines how much money these agencies can spend on their various operations and programs over the coming fiscal year. **Who It Affects:** This legislation impacts virtually all Americans who use transportation systems or benefit from housing programs. It affects travelers who use airports and highways, public transit riders, people receiving housing assistance, and communities relying on federal disaster relief and infrastructure development.
It also affects the operations of federal agencies involved in transportation safety, housing finance, and urban development. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee as of now, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). Before it becomes law, it must be reviewed in committee, debated, passed by the Senate and House, and signed by the President.
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, 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, the Surface Transportation Board, andThe U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Latest Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.