Bill > HR3932

This bill modifies the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program by requiring the Secretary of Transportation to reserve 30 percent of the program's annual funding specifically for grants targeting communities with populations between 10,000 and 75,000 residents, regardless of whether they are considered part of an urbanized area. The bill, known as the Rural Upgrades for Road Access and Local Growth Act of 2025, also significantly reduces administrative review periods from 60 days to just 3 days for various program-related processes. By setting aside a substantial portion of funding for smaller, rural communities, the bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure and support local growth in less populated areas that might otherwise be overlooked in traditional transportation funding approaches. The changes are made to section 173 of title 23 in the United States Code, which governs federal transportation grant programs, and represent a targeted effort to enhance road access and transportation capabilities in smaller rural communities across the country.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3932/all-info