S. 1733In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would let states shift 75 percent of highway funds between programs
Data as of July 12, 2026
S 1733 would raise the cap on state transfers of federal highway funds between program categories from 50 to 75 percent.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would raise the limit on how much federal highway funding states can transfer between program categories, from 50 percent to 75 percent. This gives state transportation departments more flexibility to move money between different types of highway programs rather than sticking to original funding categories.
Who does it affect?
State governments and their transportation departments are directly affected, since the bill changes their fund management flexibility. Drivers and communities may be indirectly affected through changes in which road, bridge, or safety projects get funded.
Why does it matter?
The change could influence which projects receive funding priority and how quickly they move forward, though it does not increase total federal highway funding available.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act
- Introduced:
- May 13, 2025
- Latest action:
- July 23, 2025
Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hearings held.
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