What’s Next for the BUILD America 250 Act?
On May 22, 2026, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan, five-year $580 billion renewal proposal for transportation infrastructure. The bill incorporates key funding for bridges, railway safety, the Safe Streets program and the Surface Transportation Block Grant program.
As funding for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expires on September 30, 2026, and it is an election year, pressure is on Congress to authorize before IIJA funding expires.
“The BUILD America 250 Act will need input from several Committees, as well as House leadership and Rules action, to move to the floor for a final House vote,” said Brittney Kohler, the Legislative Director of Transportation and Infrastructure at the National League of Cities. “The Senate still does not have a bill in play by any of the three key Committees — Environment and Public Works, Commerce or Banking. However, the BUILD America 250 Act markup is a substantial step toward a long-term authorization as a bipartisan bill that could create momentum for Congress clearing their Sept. 30 deadline.”
