Update on the 2027 Surface Transportation Bill

The House Transportation and Infrastructure CommiƩee has not held a markup on its portion of the surface transportaƟon reauthorizaƟon bill, marking the latest delay in its long-anƟcipated reauthorization. Committee Chair Rep.
Sam Graves (R-MO) indicated the House panel is now aiming to consider the legislaƟon later this month, possibly even the week of May 18. However, the text of the bill has not yet been released and negoƟaƟons remain ongoing.

Lawmakers face a Sept. 30 deadline to reauthorize expiring surface programs. With repeated delays and the House schedule many observers now expect Congress will pass this fall a short-term extension of current authoriƟes to avoid disrupƟon. A key sƟcking point conƟnues to be the legislaƟon’s top-line funding level. Graves has expressed interest in a range of $500 billion to $550 billion, while Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) is pushing for a higher number. BiparƟsan discussions between the two leaders are conƟnuing as they work to bridge the gap.

For our industry, these developments underscore the need for sustained advocacy to ensure a robust, long-term reauthorizaƟon that delivers certainty for highway, bridge, and transit projects.