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The BUILD America 250 Act, recently introduced by Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen, has garnered widespread support from ASA and 34 trade organizations representing the transportation construction industry. The coalition praised the legislation for providing long-term funding certainty for highways, transit, and safety improvements while introducing policy reforms designed to make federal dollars more efficient and effective.

The bill aims to keep America moving by maintaining current transportation investments and enhancing federal funding for bridges. In combination with measures such as expanding categorical exclusions and strengthening environmental review time and page limits, the BUILD America 250 Act would accelerate project delivery and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently.

A key feature of the legislation is its approach to restoring equity to the Highway Trust Fund. By establishing a new fee structure for electric and hybrid vehicles, the bill ensures all users of the nation’s roads and bridges contribute fairly to maintenance and upkeep. While additional revenue will still be needed to fully fund proposed investments, the measure provides a meaningful step toward addressing funding gaps.  The bill also prioritizes work zone safety, protecting workers as they perform critical transportation enhancements in hazardous conditions.

“The BUILD America 250 Act ensures the nation’s transportation construction industry can continue delivering on federal investments,” the coalition stated. “Enacting a new authorization of highway, transit, and safety programs by September 30 will ensure economic and quality-of-life benefits continue for all Americans.”