H.R. 8870 · In committee · Transportation and Public Works

BUILD America 250 Act

What it does

Authorize federal surface transportation programs (highways, public transit, rail) through fiscal year 2031, extending current authorizations set to expire September 30, 2026.
Establish a Surface Transportation Accelerator Grant program to fund transportation projects in rural, urban, local, and regional communities.
Impose new annual EV registration fees starting at $130 for battery electric vehicles and $35 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Exempt automated driving system technology and equipment from federal vehicle width requirements.
Create a consolidated state block grant program allowing Department of Transportation to allocate lump sums to states for public transit funding.

Official summary

Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th Act or the BUILD America 250 Act This bill authorizes federal surface transportation (highway, public transportation, and rail) programs and activities through FY2031. The bill also establishes or modifies Department of Transportation (DOT) programs and policies that are a part of the federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs. For example, the bill authorizes appropriations through FY2031 out of the Highway Trust Fund for the federal-aid highway program, the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program, highway safety programs, and bridge programs. The bill also authorizes funding through FY2031 for Amtrak. Current authorization for these programs expires on September 30, 2026. Among other provisions, the bill establishes a Surface Transportation Accelerator Grant (STAG) discretionary program to fund surface transportation projects in rural, urban, local, and regional communities; requires the Federal Highway Administration to impose a new annual electric vehicle (EV) registration fee, starting at $130 for…

Latest action

May 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.

Committee: House Transportation and Infrastructure