Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8188

Tribal Roads Improvement Act

Tribal Roads: Funding for Road Grading

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Next up: A house committee

The Tribal Roads Improvement Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. No action has been taken on this bill since April 2026. Because most bills do not receive a committee vote, this proposal is considered stalled.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill addresses a clear infrastructure need for Tribal communities, it was introduced late in the session and must clear two different committees before it can be voted on.

Key Points

This bill changes federal law to allow Tribal governments to use their federal transportation funds for road grading. Currently, federal rules prevent these specific funds from being used for this type of basic road maintenance.
The plan addresses the 160,000 miles of roads on or near Tribal lands. Right now, about 65 percent of these roads are in poor or failing condition, which can damage cars and slow down ambulances or fire trucks.
By making it easier to pay for grading, the bill aims to help Tribal members get to work, school, and doctor appointments more safely. It also gives local Tribal leaders more control over how they manage their own road projects.
The Department of the Interior will track the results for three years to see if road conditions improve and if more Tribal members are hired for the work. A full report with more recommendations will be sent to Congress after the study is finished.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 2, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Tribal Roads Improvement Act

Bill NumberHR 8188

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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