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

Senate Bill

S. 3972

119th Congress

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

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Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

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Summary

This bill would change how the federal government adjusts the money it gives to states for highway programs. It modifies existing rules that determine how federal highway funding is distributed among states.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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

This bill would change how the federal government adjusts the money it gives to states for highway programs. It modifies existing rules that determine how federal highway funding is distributed among states.

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This bill would change how the federal government adjusts the money it gives to states for highway programs. It modifies existing rules that determine how federal highway funding is distributed among states.

Bill Number: 3972
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to modify a provision relating to adjustments of certain State apportionments for Federal highway programs, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3972
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would change how the federal government adjusts the money it gives to states for highway programs. It modifies existing rules that determine how federal highway funding is distributed among states.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change how the federal government adjusts the money it gives to states for highway programs. It modifies existing rules that determine how federal highway funding is distributed among states.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill changes the formula or process used to adjust how much federal highway money each state receives.
It deals with apportionments, which are the specific amounts of federal funding allocated to individual states for road and highway projects.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for review.
The changes would affect how states plan and budget for highway construction and maintenance projects that rely on federal funding.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect state transportation departments that depend on federal highway funding for road projects. The changes to the apportionment adjustment formula could result in some states receiving more or less federal highway money than they currently do. Residents in affected states might see changes in how quickly highway projects are completed or which projects receive priority.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3972, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to modify a provision relating to adjustments of certain State apportionments for Federal highway programs, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3972

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