The Highways First Act would restrict the federal government's ability to move transportation funding between highway and transit projects. Specifically, it amends existing law to prohibit transferring certain funds designated for transit projects to the Secretary of Transportation, and removes language that previously allowed for such transfers between highway and transit programs. The bill affects the distribution of federal transportation dollars that states and local governments receive for infrastructure improvements. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation; instead, it focuses on changing the rules governing how existing transportation funds can be allocated. The bill was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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