Congress·Reported·S. 2465

Sen. Hyde-Smith’s Committee Advances 2026 Funding Bill for National Infrastructure and Housing Vouchers

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Also known as: Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

The bill provides billions of dollars to keep America moving. This includes over $62 billion for highways, $13.8 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration to manage air traffic and safety, and $2.4 billion for Amtrak to maintain train routes. It also sets aside $14.6 billion for local bus and train systems.
From policy text
“Funds available for the implementation or execution of authorized Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs shall not exceed total obligations of $62,657,105,821 for fiscal year 2026”
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A major part of the plan focuses on making housing more affordable. It provides over $33 billion for rental vouchers that help low-income families pay their rent. Another $17.4 billion goes toward assistance for specific housing projects, and $4.5 billion is dedicated to grants that help communities support people who are homeless.
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“For activities and assistance for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) (in this heading ``the Act''), not otherwise provided for, $33,354,709,000, to remain available until expended”
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The policy includes $4.5 billion for the Community Development Block Grant program, which helps cities and towns improve neighborhoods. It also provides $1.35 billion specifically for Native American housing programs and $1.25 billion to help build and fix up affordable homes through the HOME program.
To make travel safer, the bill funds research into new bridge materials and automated driving systems. It also provides money for the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate accidents and for the agency that oversees pipeline safety to help prevent leaks and spills in energy pipelines.
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“not less than $6,000,000 shall be available for research on durability, resiliency, and sustainability of bridges and other infrastructure and shall be directed to an accredited university of higher education in the northeast United States that has experience leading a regional university transportation center and a proven record of developing, patenting, deploying, and commercializing innovative composite materials and technologies for bridge and other transportation applications”
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The bill includes rules to protect American jobs and taxpayers. It requires agencies to follow 'Buy American' laws when spending this money and prevents the government from using the funds to take private property for private development. It also includes protections for whistleblowers who report fraud or abuse in these programs.
From policy text
“Not less than 15 days prior to waiving, under his or her statutory authority, any Buy America requirement for Federal-aid highways projects, the Secretary of Transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefor”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

StateScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jul 24, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.

Jul 24, 2025Senate

Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hyde-Smith. With written report No. 119-47.

Jul 24, 2025

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 60 days of enactment

If enacted, agencies must submit operating plans and grantees begin receiving formula allocation notifications within 60 days

Public housing agencies, community development grantees, and Native American housing recipients would learn their funding levels, allowing them to plan programs and sign contracts for the fiscal year.

2025-10-01

FY2026 funding takes effect October 1, 2025 for most programs, with advance appropriations for tenant-based and project-based rental assistance becoming available

Millions of families receiving Section 8 vouchers and project-based housing assistance would continue receiving help without interruption. Transit, highway, and aviation programs would have spending authority for the new fiscal year.

Related News

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The Hill·about 2 months ago

House passes final government funding bills in milestone, overcoming Democratic DHS opposition

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Politico·about 2 months ago

Congress clinches $1.2T funding deal for DHS, Pentagon, domestic agencies

Lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement on the final six appropriations bills for FY2026. The deal includes the THUD Act, which boosts HUD funding to $77.3 billion to address housing affordability and provides $62.6 billion for the Federal-aid highway program.

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New York Times·about 2 months ago

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