H.R. 4926In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would let states shift 75 percent of highway funds between programs
Data as of July 12, 2026
HR 4926 would raise the cap on transferring federal highway funds between programs from 50 to 75 percent.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 4926 would change federal highway funding rules to raise the transfer limit between approved transportation programs from 50 percent to 75 percent. States would gain more flexibility to shift federal highway dollars between program categories rather than spending strictly within original allocations.
Who does it affect?
State transportation departments would gain more control over budgeting decisions. Residents are affected indirectly through the timing and location of road, bridge, and transit funding in their state.
Why does it matter?
This could let states redirect funds toward programs with more urgent local needs and away from ones with less demand, without changing the total federal funding each state receives.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act
- Introduced:
- August 8, 2025
- Latest action:
- August 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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