The Highway Formula Fairness Act modifies how the federal government distributes highway funding to states. Currently, the bill changes the formula for apportioning federal highway program funds starting in fiscal year 2026, basing each state's allocation partly on its historical 2012 funding levels but also ensuring every state receives at least 95 percent of what its highway users contributed to the federal Highway Trust Fund. In simpler terms, states that pay more into the Highway Trust Fund through gas taxes and other highway-related fees should receive funding closer to their contribution levels, though the formula protects states from losing too much compared to their historical allocations. This affects all states and the distribution of billions of dollars in federal highway construction and maintenance funding. The bill was introduced by Representatives Roy, Weber, and Cuellar in March 2026 and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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