Bill > HR4585

This bill establishes an Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program to enhance transportation infrastructure in rural areas. The program, to be implemented by the Secretary of Transportation, aims to improve first and last-mile access to farms and agricultural facilities, reduce weight-limited bridges, and enhance the safety and efficiency of local roads and rural minor collector roads. Eligible projects include replacing or rehabilitating bridges to eliminate weight restrictions, improving highway access to agricultural facilities, and enhancing road safety in high-risk rural areas. The federal government will cover up to 90% of project costs, with funds apportioned to states specifically for this program. The bill modifies existing transportation funding allocations, reallocating a small percentage (0.536027%) of highway funding to support these rural infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical amendments to the Carbon Reduction Program and updates the existing legal framework to incorporate this new agricultural road improvement initiative.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4585/all-info