119th (2025–2027)
S. 5181
The MAP Roads Act establishes a federal grant program to help states digitize county road records and create publicly accessible online databases of road information. Under the program, the Transportation Secretary will distribute grants to states that can administer subgrants to their counties and maintain centralized road data repositories. County funds can be used to convert paper maps and outdated records into standardized digital formats, hire staff to assist with the conversion, and train personnel in data management. States receiving grants must publish the road data on public websites organized by road type, ensure the information is compatible with third-party mapping services, and update it at least annually. The bill authorizes $20 million annually for the program from 2026 through 2031, with the grant program ending on September 30, 2031, and requires participating states to submit annual progress reports on the number of road miles digitized and funding distributed to counties.