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Congress·In Committee·S. 3972

Highway Formula Fairness Act

Sen. Cruz Leads Bipartisan Push for Highway Formula Fairness Act to Boost State Road Funding

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

Infrastructure TransportationEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Homeowners in states that currently receive less highway funding than their drivers contribute in gas taxes would benefit from better-maintained roads, shorter commutes, and improved infrastructure. Since the formula uses the most recent tax data, growing areas with heavier road use would see funding catch up to actual demand, potentially boosting property values near improved corridors.

the amount of combined apportionments for the programs shall not be less than an amount equal to-- ``(I) 95 percent of the applicable percentage; multiplied by ``(II) the total amount of funds available for apportionment.
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ImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

State Impacts

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

Milestones

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Mar 3, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Highway Formula Fairness Act

Bill NumberS 3972
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(3)
D: 2R: 1

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