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The bill has bipartisan support from senators in Western states where federal land ownership is high, but it still needs to pass through the committee process.
Key Points
This bill helps rural counties where the federal government owns more than half the land. Because these counties cannot tax federal land, they often lack the money needed to fix roads and bridges.
The plan would cut the local matching funds required for Department of Transportation grants by 50 percent. This makes it much more affordable for small towns and Tribal governments to qualify for federal infrastructure money.
The Department of Transportation would provide extra technical help to these communities. This assistance is meant to help small local governments handle the complicated paperwork and technical requirements of federal grant applications.
The bill gives priority to counties and Tribal governments that have not received a federal transportation grant in the last 10 years. It also allows the government to be more flexible with rules that usually favor big cities over small, isolated towns.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jul 31, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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
MORE DOT Grants Act
Bill NumberS 2619
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
